The Tyrant Father's Pampered Daughter Chapter 1088 -: If You Like Her, You’ll Respect Her

Gu Nuo’er tilted her head, her innocent eyes gazing up at Ye Siming.

“Elder Brother Siming? Why aren’t you coming along?”

A shadow crossed Ye Siming’s face as he pondered, his expression darkening for a moment.

He gently released Gu Nuo’er’s hand.

“You go chat. I’ll wait for you here.”

He hesitated to join them, fearing he might feel displeased seeing them dote on Gu Nuo’er excessively.

Yet, Ye Siming understood that it was only natural for Gu Nuo’er to be cherished.

Thus, despite the discomfort and the feeling that his precious treasure was being discovered by others…

He resolved to respect her interactions and not hinder the child’s engagement with them.

Gu Nuo’er, hearing his words, didn’t quite grasp his reasoning.

However, she trusted that Elder Brother Siming had his own considerations! Gu Nuo’er nodded obediently. “Okay, I’ll be back soon!”

With a final glance, she followed Wei Cang toward Yuan Gu and the others.

Ye Siming located an empty table and pulled a chair to sit.

The young man crossed his arms, his frosty gaze fixed intently in Gu Nuo’er’s direction.

Once the child joined the group, as he’d anticipated, several elder generals immediately surrounded her, engaging her in conversation.

Gu Nuo’er responded with practiced ease. The animated expression on her face only served to endear her further to those around her.

Whatever the child was saying, it caused the older generals to stroke their beards and chuckle with delight.

Ye Siming took a slow, deep breath, exhaling gradually.

The vibrant scene unfolding before him…

Everyone observed how even a group of distinguished generals was eager to connect with the little princess from an enemy nation.

This observation prompted them to recall that not only had His Majesty spared her from becoming a prisoner,

but he had also permitted her to reside within Consort Lu’s palace.

In that instant, much of the initial wariness towards Gu Nuo’er began to dissipate among the onlookers.

They found themselves drawn into her narrative, nodding in admiration as they listened to Gu Nuo’er’s recount.

The child was remarkably astute, capable of conversing with individuals of any age.

Numerous people praised Gu Nuo’er’s cuteness and beauty, much to the child’s own delight.

She genuinely enjoyed making new acquaintances.

Ye Siming narrowed his eyes, observing Gu Nuo’er’s joyful countenance.

Her voice, imbued with warmth, was now filled with enthusiasm, “The vegetable pancakes from Great Qi are truly delicious!

“Esteemed heroes, should any opportunity arise, I shall certainly treat you to a taste of my homeland!”

A wave of applause and cheers erupted from the surrounding crowd. “Princess Yaoguang is truly magnanimous!”

Gu Nuo’er waved her small hand with a bright smile. “We are all friends here!”

Some present noted how Gu Nuo’er interacted with the assembled nobles and court officials.

Not only did she show no signs of apprehension, but she engaged with them effortlessly and naturally.

The fact that she was in an enemy country did not seem to fluster her in the slightest.

In that moment, their assessment of the Great Qi’s Emperor, Gu Yihan, rose considerably.

To dote on his daughter so profoundly, and yet also cultivate her so exceptionally well.

This emperor, they surmised, was likely no ordinary ruler.

Ye Siming remained seated, patiently awaiting the child’s initiative to rejoin him.

She had promised to return shortly.

How much time had elapsed since then?

The young man’s eyebrows lifted slightly as he peered in Gu Nuo’er’s direction.

He was curious to see when the little one would finally remember him today.

Just then, a sorrowful cry echoed from nearby.

“Elder Brother Ye, sob…”

Ye Siming quickly turned his head.

Ling Shen stood there, his clothes soiled and his face smudged with dirt,

as if he had stumbled and fallen somewhere.

Ye Siming’s brow furrowed, and he inquired coldly, “Why are you crying?”

Ling Shen blinked, a picture of aggrieved innocence, tears welling in his eyes. “I was playing hide-and-seek with the palace servants earlier and tumbled down the stairs.

“I can’t find my mother now to help me. Elder Brother Ye, can you take me to look for—

Ye Siming paused.

He glanced back and saw Gu Nuo’er still amidst the throng, animatedly recounting her travel experiences with a radiant expression. It appeared she would be occupied for some time, with no immediate thought of him.