BXBX NOVEL Chapter 376 Arrangement For Little Han
"Nothing much… I just want to… do that thing that a husband does with their wife!"
"What the-" Poor Kazimir and Antoine could not get used to Leon talking like a normal man smitten with his lover, they choked on their drink and were now coughing crazily at the luncheon table.
Emperor Valentin could just meaningfully glance at his son before he replied,
"I get that you couldn't wait to show your love to the Lady. But rushing the marriage may have stopped her from doing what she wants, especially now that she had a lot on her plate. The consequence of the marriage is not something that could be done simply."
His words meant that, "Have you not seen that my daughter in law was already busy with the matters in the empire and being a mother to my grandson? You are telling me now that you wanted to go and plan for another baby?"
Leon frowned clearly catching the meaning of Emperor Valentin's words, but he calmly replied, "Dear Father, these days family planning is a thing. Besides I know that Eli could no longer take it should there have another coming on our way. I don't like her time for me to become smaller and smaller."
Translation: "Why will I be so careless to have baby no. 2 again? My son has now learned to compete with me over Eli's affection. I won't be so foolish to have another one when I have never really spent a lot of time with Eli alone."
Emperor Valentin studied Leon's expression and could not help but see his younger self back when he first fell in love with Tehila. He deeply understood Leon's feelings of wanting to enjoy his time with Eli as a proper couple, but just like him and Tehila, it might not be easy to do so.
However, he still wanted his children to no longer lack what he lacked. Deep in his heart he had always supported his sons in their love life and had never once stopped them from caring for their respective partners.
"I understand your concern. But really, it would be not convenient for you nor for the lady to hold a marriage ceremony before the competition and the visitation finishes. What I would suggest is an engagement between the two of you. After all the major matters in the Empire, then I can allow you to go and prepare for the wedding." Emperor Valentin replied.
Although he too could not wait to accept Eli as her official daughter-in-law and Little Han as his grandson, they really could not afford to stop their tasks and prepare for a royal wedding.
Besides, with Eli's real identity and backing from the temple, a rushed wedding could not be permitted by the High Priest, who cherishes Eli deeply.
"Alright Father, this son will listen." Leon did not insist to push through the wedding and was contented to hear that Emperor Valentin allowed the engagement to be held earlier than what they have initially planned.
His goal was to announce to the entire land that Eli is meant for him. He wanted to also stop the noblemen from thinking foolishly and bothering Eli just because of their greedy agenda.
Kazimir and Antoine looked at each other and felt helpless. Their hearts felt complicated as they see how different Leon could get when he talks about Lady Eli.
But since they did not really become someone whom Leon could rely on when it comes to this matter due to their dark past, they could only wholeheartedly wish that everything will go well for him and Lady Eli.
After the conversation, everyone moved to go on with their work.
With less than four months to prepare for the upcoming event, everyone went on to give their best and prepare for receiving a large number of people from foreign lands.
While this was happening, Little Han seemed to have been getting more active and playful.
Although Eli and Leon struggled to keep themselves and stay connected with him for at least an hour each day, the curiosity and interest Little Han had in his environment made him more in need of an adult to supervise.
This is a great dilemma for Eli and Leon as they were now hesitant to disturb someone just to keep Little Han attended to.
"Leon, what do we do… Although the elder says that they do not have any problem looking after Little Han, we both knew how busy they would be in the coming days to come. I really find it uncomfortable to trouble them.." Eli looked worriedly at Little Han's sleeping face while the two of them watched him sleep.
The Forgeworn and Faraulds were both busy assisting with the competition and the business trades, all the more was the Imperial Family.
The Silver Dew elves themselves were also busy because they agreed to become the representative to liaise with the delegates coming from the Green Wave Continent, which majority of their citizens weren't humans.
The Temple was also busy and so were the Blades. It is fortunate that Baobao would still be there to protect him, however, it would not be enough as there are limits as to what he could do because of his physique.
Leon stretched out his hands and hugged Eli from behind. He wanted to lessen the anxiousness she feels about how things go around them, especially for Little Han.
"Would you consider, sending him to my mother's place then? The Secret Chamber may become a place where we could leave him be for a short while. With him around the palace, we can also come to his side more frequently." Leon suggested.
He remembered that his Father and Mother have the secret chamber as their only means to interact with each other as a family away from Vesala's eyes. Now that they needed a place for Little Han, Leon thinks that the place might work in the current situation.
"But… will His Majesty and Her Highness allow it?" Eli replied after thinking about it for a moment.
"They would be happy doing that so. Besides, Mother would only have to stay for half a day training her protege, she could even join Little Han after each session. We have Baobao I think that had grown enough to know how to look after Little Han for a longer period of time." Leon carefully considered everything.
Eli listened to Leon's reasoning and found that it would be the best possible option in the current situation. Although she was guilty that they have to do this for Little Han in his developing stage, they really could not divide themselves.
"Alright… Let us try doing it like that. I really hope that Little Han would not get sick or hurt…" Eli replied, trusting Leon's judgment.
"Stay here for a little while, I'll teleport back to the palace and directly tell Father and Mother about this." Leon kissed Eli's forehead before heading out of the bedroom to arrange everything.
As Eli was exhausted from everything that happened during the day, she hummed in affirmation and went to bed.
It was already midnight when she felt the presence of Leon in the room. But Leon immediately coaxed her to continue to sleep until the morning come.
The next day, Leon and Eli prepared everything for Little Han's new daycare - the secret chamber.
With his space pouch shaped like a bear sling bag, he obediently stayed in Eli's arms as they prepare to step into the teleporter.
Leon signaled Baobao to also come, as for Rosea, since the chamber is a classified royal secret, she was not permitted to go there. Therefore, Eli and Leon entrusted the cottage for her to look out for.
"Grampa! Gramma!" As soon as Little Han's eyes adjusted from the light from the teleportation array, he immediately greeted Emperor Valentin and Queen Tehila with a warm and charming smile.
Instantly the elder's heart melted upon seeing Little Han's sweet expression. They even started to tear up when Eli allowed Little Han to walk on his own and ran towards the old couple, each being greeted by a sweet kiss on the cheek.
"Oh, my precious grandson. Finally, your father allowed us to see you this often!" Emperor Valentin looked begrudgingly at Leon blaming the fact that among Little Han's grandparents, they were the only ones who sees him the least.
Leon just shrugged while Eli smiled awkwardly, looking at them with an apologetic smile.
"Oh Eli, come! Have you had breakfast? We have prepared a lot for everyone! Why not join before we go to our respective work?" Queen Tehila happily invited Eli, her hands gently linked to hers, treating her like her preciously raised daughter.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Eli did not decline and followed Tehila obediently.
Emperor Valentin, Leon, and Little Han followed too. Soon they spent a warm time for breakfast with the old couple pampering Eli and Little Han to death.
On the other hand, Leon, who was their only son, sat still and quietly. But being the dense person that he is to other people apart from Eli and Little Han, he just shrugged and calmly sip his coffee while he inwardly concluded;
'Oh well, they forgot about me…'