Chapter 107

Chapter 107: Could I Have Been Stolen Away?

Yun Wan Ning yawned, her little head resting against Yun Wan Chen’s arm. Breathing in the crisp scent of snowwood and sandalwood on him, she felt a wave of drowsiness.

[Mm, sleepy.]

[Big brother, hold me properly. Once I’m asleep, then you can put me down, understood?]

Understood.

Yun Wan Chen answered her silently with a faint smile, lowering his gaze to her. The little milk bun had already closed her eyes, her tiny hand clutching tightly at his sleeve. She looked as adorable as could be, which instantly made Yun Wan Ye’s heart itch.

He leaned in, crouching beside Yun Wan Chen, staring longingly at the little milk bun and feeling a pang of envy toward him. Sigh, why was it that when big brother held their little sister, she was so well-behaved, but when he held her, she either spat on him or caused some other catastrophe? It was truly unfair!

The more he looked, the harder it was to resist. He inched his head closer, intending to steal a kiss from the little milk bun, but a large hand suddenly blocked him.

Holding Yun Wan Ning in one arm, Yun Wan Chen used the other to press against Yun Wan Ye’s head, stopping him from kissing her. Yun Wan Ye looked up with eyes full of protest, silently demanding an explanation. Yun Wan Chen returned the look: you’re not allowed to disturb our little sister’s sleep.

Yun Wan Ye: “…”

Fine, he wouldn’t disturb her.

A little one’s naps were frequent; once drowsiness set in, she could drift off almost instantly. Soon, the brothers could hear her soft, steady breathing.

Yun Wan Ye lowered his voice and murmured, “She’s asleep now. Can I kiss her?”

Yun Wan Chen: “…”

Silence was as good as consent. Delighted, Yun Wan Ye bent down and planted kisses all over her—cheeks, forehead, nose—before standing up in satisfaction.

“Big brother, Mother, I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be off now.”

Without waiting for a reply, he turned and strode quickly out.

Watching his retreating back, Madam Yun sighed: “Isn’t the Su family already being watched? Why is Ye’er rushing out like this—what’s he planning to do?”

“Perhaps it’s something else important.”

Yun Wan Chen gave a mild answer, then looked down again at the little milk bun in his arms. No wonder their father favored daughters over sons; their little sister, so soft and warm, truly was more lovable than either him or Ye’er. In the future, he too wanted to have a daughter!

Unable to resist any longer, he lowered his head and pressed a kiss to Yun Wan Ning’s soft little cheek.

That night, the wind was bitterly cold.

Yun Wan Ning awoke from the chill. Even before opening her eyes, doubts filled her heart.

[Eh? Who carried me outside? Did they forget to put a padded coat on me? Why is it so cold?]

[Even my bottom feels chilly—oh no, I must have wet myself. Couldn’t they have changed my diaper first before taking me out?]

[It definitely wasn’t my nursemaid. She’s always meticulous and would never be so careless.]

[Then who could it be? Could it be one of the newly hired little maids?]

Puzzled, she opened her eyes and saw the dark night rushing past, buildings and trees on either side retreating rapidly, cold wind whistling in her ears.

At once she realized something was wrong.

[No, no, this isn’t Duke Ning’s manor—it’s an unfamiliar street.]

[Oh no, how did I end up here? Could I have been stolen away?]

She immediately released her spiritual power. In an instant she saw several figures dressed in night clothes racing through the darkness, and herself held roughly in the arms of one of them.

[Oh great, I really have been stolen away.]

[Duke Ning’s manor is so heavily guarded—how did these people even get in?]