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Bai Tang sat there with a black line on his forehead, honestly explaining the origins of the bun to Bai Dad and Bai Ma.
"This child is my third disciple, named Ai Wanxi, the son of the emperor from that world."
"Then he is a genuine prince?" Bai Ma's eyes lit up; she loved watching palace dramas, and her favorite book was Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "The Prince."
"Isn't it going to be troublesome? What if this child exposes your secret?" Bai Dad was more concerned.
"Don't worry, Dad. Besides you and Mom, no one knows about my game system. This child, Xier, is only three years old and easy to coax. By the time he grows up and understands things, he will have mostly forgotten his experiences in ancient life and will fully integrate into modern life without affecting me." Bai Tang paused and said, "Xier is recognized by the system as my disciple. If he betrays me, the system will give me a warning in advance, and I can deal with him before he leaks anything."
"Good thing you have a system," Bai Dad felt relieved.
Bai Tang smiled and continued to explain the bun's background: "Xier's mother is like a combination of Martai Ruoxi from the world of Dream of the Red Chamber with a bit of Wu Zetian's experience. His mother is a time traveler..."
Bai Ma listened to this more convoluted "love story in the Great Shun Palace" than "Scarlet Heart" and sighed repeatedly: "If this were made into a TV drama, it would definitely have higher ratings than 'Scarlet Heart.'"
Bai Dad sighed: "The emperor truly cares for his son, but this child... without a mother and now without a father, it's rather pitiful."
"There's nothing that can be done. The child's mother has died, and **women will transfer their hatred for his mother onto him. If he continues to stay in the palace, who knows what might happen to him? His father also wants to give him a chance at life," Bai Tang said.
"Isn't it ridiculous that an emperor can't even protect his own son?" Bai Dad, who hadn't watched many palace dramas, didn't understand the fighting power of **women.
"He can protect him for a time, but can he protect him for a lifetime? When the child is young, it's fine, but when he grows up, wouldn't the father worry about his son taking his position?" Bai Ma interjected. "Think about Kangxi and his crown prince. That poor crown prince lost his mother at birth and was raised under Kangxi's protection. What happened in the end? He was still deposed by Kangxi himself. So it's best to send the child away; besides, we also gain another grandson."
As they grew older, Bai Dad and Bai Ma cherished children more; otherwise, they wouldn't treat Xing Xiaokang like their own grandson. Unfortunately, their daughter kept delaying marriage, dragging out their wish to hold a grandchild. Now, suddenly there was a bun who was also their daughter's disciple—this counted as their grandson. Moreover, this child came from another world where only their family had three relatives; wouldn't he rely on them? When he grew up, he could only honor them. With these thoughts in mind, both of their hearts blossomed with joy.
Baozi woke up from his dream and immediately saw Bai Tang.
"Master!" Baozi called softly.
"From now on, don't call me Master; call me Aunt!" Bai Tang picked up Baozi and took out the clothes she had just bought from the mall to put on him.
"Aunt?" Baozi blinked in confusion. Isn't that a term for the Empress?
"Aunt is what you call your father's sisters; it's a term for your elder!" Bai Tang explained to the bewildered Baozi.
Baozi was even more surprised: "Master is a woman? Just like Mother."
Bai Tang pinched Baozi's chubby cheek: "Of course, an aunt is a woman."
"But Father calls you Young Master; shouldn't you be a man?" Baozi was even more puzzled.
"Xi Er, let me teach you a term: 'disguising as a man.' Also, you've left the Palace; don't mention 'Father' or 'Palace' anymore."
"Xi Er understands." Baozi nodded obediently. Father had instructed him to listen to his Master.
"Such a good boy!" Bai Tang kissed Baozi's cheek, picked him up after he was dressed, and said, "Come on, I’ll take you to meet Grandpa and Grandma."
Baozi looked down at his strange outfit and then turned to examine the odd decorations in the room: What big glass windows! What is that strange box with so many people inside? And the bed he just slept on was softer than even Father's bed...
"Master... Aunt, is this the Immortal Realm?" The father’s master is an immortal, and since immortals live in the Immortal Realm, the arrangement here must be so magical and unique, right?
Bai Tang chuckled, "This is not the Immortal Realm. As for where it is, you'll know when you grow up."
"I've already grown up!" Baozi puffed out his cheeks, looking even more like a bun.
"Oh, my dear is awake. Come here and let Grandma hold you." Bai Ma smiled as she saw Bai Tang leading Baozi out. Just now, while the child was sleeping, she hadn't looked closely, but now that she did, the child was truly beautiful—big, shiny eyes, a tall nose, rosy lips, and fair skin, looking more like a girl. Bai Ma's heart raced as she hugged Child tightly.
In the warm embrace, Baozi blinked; it felt so warm and comfortable that even his father's embrace didn't provide such a deep sense of security. Baozi immediately liked this embrace and the person who gave him warmth. He affectionately rubbed against Bai Ma's chest and called out softly, "Grandma!"
"Oh my, my dear grandson!" Hearing him call her grandma made Bai Ma's heart blossom with joy; she cherished this cute and pitiful child even more. "Good boy, call me again."
"Grandma!" Baozi obediently called.
Bai Ma smiled so widely that her wrinkles smoothed out. She planted two loud kisses on Baozi's face and set him down on the sofa, pointing to Bai Dad, who was sitting nearby: "This is your Grandpa!"
"Grandpa!" Baozi looked at the kind-faced Bai Dad and called out softly.
"Good boy!" The look of affection in Bai Dad's eyes reassured Baozi; all of his master's family liked him—children are very sensitive.
Bai Dad wanted to hold Child, but Bai Ma wouldn't let go. So Bai Dad had to take out a piece of candy to win over Child.
"Have some candy!"
The child turned the beautifully wrapped candy back and forth, wondering if it was really candy. It looked pretty, but could it be eaten?
The three adults laughed. Bai Dad took the candy, unwrapped the paper, and placed the milky white candy near the child's mouth. The child opened his mouth in confusion and was immediately conquered by the sweetness and creamy flavor. His eyes widened, and his cheeks puffed out; he looked incredibly cute.
"Xi'er, you have an older brother. But he's still at school right now. When he comes back from school, you'll be able to meet him. He'll take you to play in the future," Bai Ma said. Wu Xuemei had gone to Aunt Xing's place to handle matters regarding the old house, leaving Xing Xiaokang to ask Bai Dad and Bai Ma to take care of Xi'er.
"Really? My brother can really take me to play? Will he like me?" The child's eyes sparkled at Bai Ma's words. He envied his several older brothers who had peers to play with, while he did not. They never took him along and didn't like him! Thinking of this made Baozi feel quite dejected.
"He will! Xi'er is so well-behaved; your brother will definitely like you!" Bai Ma comforted as she patted the child's head. The child's hair was soft and felt very nice to touch.
Bai Tang quietly turned on the television, and sure enough, the child's attention was drawn to it.
The child opened his mouth in surprise; just like the box earlier, there were people inside who could talk—how magical!
"The duck can talk?" The child pointed at the screen, looking astonished.
"Hehe, that's not a real duck; it's a cartoon duck, drawn," Bai Tang explained as he tuned into a children's channel. In a few minutes, Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf would start airing.
Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf was indeed a favorite among children, hitting all their cute spots. Before long, the child was captivated by the television. Bai Ma placed the child in Bai Dad's arms so that he could watch TV while she went into the kitchen to prepare something delicious for him.
"Mom, make some fried fries! Baozi has never eaten them!" Although Dazhun introduced overseas crops like potatoes and sweet potatoes, they were not widely valued or grown. The royal family certainly wouldn't eat such food meant for poor people.
"Okay, go get the fries from the fridge; I'll fry them for you right away."
Bai Tang and Xing Xiaokang both love to eat French fries. White Mother thinks it's not worth it to buy them at KFC, so she often prepares boiled fries and fries them herself when she wants to eat. The process of making homemade fries is not complicated at all; peel the potatoes, wash them clean, and cut them into strips about 1 centimeter thick. After cutting, rinse them several times in a bowl to remove the surface starch, then soak the fries in lightly salted water for about ten minutes to give them a subtle salty flavor. Once the pot boils, put the soaked fries into the boiling water and cook until they are about 60-70% done. After draining, let them cool for a couple of hours before bagging them and putting them in the freezer until completely frozen. When it's time to eat, take them out of the freezer and let them thaw naturally until soft, then fry them in the pot. This way, golden brown fries come out of the pot. Paired with homemade ketchup, they are fragrant, sweet, salty, and sour—refreshing and incredibly delicious.
Bai Tang stood at the kitchen door while Bai Ma fried a batch; she was there to eat. The Child sniffed around, "It smells so good!" Saliva began to flow. Bai Tang chuckled and placed a plate of fries on the coffee table.
"Go ahead and eat!"
The Child's eyes sparkled, "I can't eat! I have to wait for Grandpa, Grandma, Auntie, and Brother to eat together!"
Oh my, how polite and adorable this child is!
"This is a snack, not a meal; you don't have to wait for us to eat together." Bai Tang picked up a fry and dipped it in ketchup. "Open your mouth."
The Child obediently opened their mouth as Bai Tang stuffed the fry into it. The Child was immediately captivated by the delicious taste.
"Go ahead! Here you don't have to worry about palace rules!"
The Child hesitated for a moment but finally let their desire for delicious food take over and began picking up fries one by one to eat.
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