After Crossing Over, I Marked the Empress

Chapter 220 : Extra 1 - Daughter's Doting Father

In late January, darkness fell early.

By the time Shen Han emerged from the carriage carrying her two little ones, night had already descended.

However, a group of soldiers were holding lighting equipment, illuminating a small area around the procurement vehicle as bright as day.

Upon seeing Shen Han's figure, Ma Haoyu and Ning Xi, who were guarding near the carriage, quickly spoke up.

"Chief, as long as the children are okay, don't scold them anymore."

"Let's talk more when we get back to Peace Palace. It's freezing cold out here, and the little ones must be cold and scared!"

Their tones were somewhat anxious, fearing Shen Han might scold the children.

After all, the little ones had caused quite a commotion this time.

Two five-year-olds "running away from home" was incredibly dangerous.

Not to mention the possibility of being targeted by ill-intentioned individuals, the procurement vehicle's carriage itself posed many safety hazards.

The enclosed space lacked air circulation, which could lead to oxygen deprivation.

Inside the compartment were many empty boxes about half the height of a person, which could injure the little ones if they shifted during transit.

In short, if it were their own children causing such trouble, they would certainly be in for a spanking.

Just as Ning Xi and Ma Haoyu were both worried and anxious, Shen Han had already jumped down from the carriage with her two daughters and approached everyone.

At this moment, Captain Shen showed no trace of her earlier irritation.

She wore an indulgent smile, her dark eyes filled with satisfaction, as gentle as if they were about to melt into water.

Ning Xi: "???"

Although, your attitude changed way too quickly!

Wasn't it you who angrily said "don't try to persuade me, don't stop me" on the way here earlier?

Seeing Captain Shen's daughter-doting appearance, although the soldiers who came along maintained composure on their faces, they were already laughing inside.

At this time, Gu Xinqin, sitting in the crook of Shen Han's right arm, turned her little body and politely spoke, "Auntie Ning, Uncle Ma, sorry for worrying you."

After saying this, she looked at the other soldiers with an apologetic expression and said, "I'm really sorry for causing you trouble."

Although the little one was only five years old, she already displayed some of the demeanor of a Empress in her gestures and manners.

Especially that pair of golden eyes, which under the illumination of the lights, revealed a mysterious nobility.

Hearing her sister speak up, the younger sister Shen Xinrou also followed suit.

She poked her little head out from the crook of her Alpha mother's neck, turning while speaking, "Uncle Ma, Auntie Ning, and soldier uncles and aunties, we're sorry. We won't do this again."

Compared to her sister's elegant and graceful manner, the younger sister displayed a charming and innocent adorable temperament.

The two sisters perfectly inherited the excellent genes of Gu Junwan and Shen Han.

Both little ones had long hair, with slightly inward-curling ends, and cute bangs across their foreheads, looking like sweet little princesses who had stepped out of a poster.

If there was any noticeable difference between the sisters, it would be in their aura.

The older sister resembled an Empress more.

As for the younger sister, her personality and demeanor were very similar to Shen Han's, like a little puppy through and through.

At this moment, the identical twin sisters apologizing to everyone one after another was simply adorably illegal!

Among those who came with Shen Han were members of the guard team, as well as security personnel on duty at Peace Palace today.

These Alphas, who could normally tear apart pigs with their bare hands, were now full of motherly love like hens protecting their chicks.

Everyone waved their hands repeatedly: "It's okay, it's okay, no trouble at all."

"Are you thirsty? Are you hungry? Uncle and auntie have some food, you can have a snack."

After chatting for a while, Shen Han was about to lead the team back.

At this time, Gu Xinqin suddenly leaned close to her mother's ear and said in a pleading tone, "Mama, can we ride in the car on the way back?"

"My sister and I snuck out because we wanted to see the street scenery, but it was too dark in the carriage, and we couldn't see anything."

Upon hearing these words from her eldest daughter, Shen Han's heart immediately melted.

She even felt a hint of guilt.

Due to their identity, although the two little ones were born with many things that others could only dream of in a lifetime, there were inevitably gains and losses.

Shen Han thought of the time when she had just started dating her wife, and how curious the latter was about the various small stalls on the pedestrian street.

Her five-year-old daughter wanting to explore the world with her own eyes truly had no fault in its intention; it was just that the method was wrong.

"How about this, I'll call your mother first to report that you're safe, and then I'll take you both on a car ride through the city on our way home."

Shen Han kissed each of the little ones' chubby cheeks, then handed her daughters to Ning Xi and Ma Haoyu before walking aside to call Gu Junwan.

As soon as the call connected, before Shen Han could speak, a clear and melodious voice like a spring brook sounded first: "Have you found Xinqin and Xinrou? Are they hurt?"

Shen Han wasn't surprised that her wife already knew about the daughters sneaking out of Peace Palace.

She didn't keep her in suspense and quickly replied, "Don't worry, wife, the two little ones are fine."

After a pause, she covered the receiver and said in a low voice, "Wife, I want to take them for a drive around the Central Street area before coming back."

"Well, mainly because they're very curious about the outside world, otherwise this wouldn't have happened today."

Over the phone, Gu Junwan's voice was gentle: "Then be careful, I'll wait for you to come home."

Sensing no anger or dissatisfaction in her wife's words, Shen Han finally relaxed.

When it came to child-rearing, Gu Junwan was stricter.

The two little ones were extremely well-behaved in front of her, how could they dare to 'strategize' against their Omega mother the way they 'strategized' against Shen Han?

After ending the call, Shen Han waved her arm and winked at the two little ones who were eagerly looking at her, "Let's go! Mama's taking you to the night market!"

Hearing this, the little ones immediately became excited and started dancing with joy.

Both sisters were wearing white down jackets with pink scarves around their necks. Their joyful appearance made them look like a pair of waddling little penguins.

And so, the group rode in the military vehicle, slowly driving back, stopping for a while when passing places selling snacks.

By the time they returned to Peace Palace, it was already 10 o'clock at night.

Shen Han carried one daughter in each arm, striding towards the villa.

The two little ones, who had played for most of the day, were quietly resting on their mother's shoulders, each clutching a string of candied haws in their chubby little hands.

The sisters' doll-like little faces were both covered with sleepiness.

If it weren't for their desire to share snacks and joy with their Omega mother, they would have fallen asleep long ago.

The lights on both sides of the road were bright yet soft, casting shadows on the little ones' long, thick eyelashes.

Shen Han looked up at the light shining from inside the living room door ahead, slightly tightening her embrace.

Feeling the heavy weight in her arms, her lips were filled with joyful happiness.

This peaceful state continued until they entered the house.

After stepping through the living room door, Tang Yucai was the first to come forward to greet them.

"Xinqin, Xinrou! How could you children do such a dangerous thing? You worried your grandmother to death!"

Seeing that her mother-in-law was still anxious, Shen Han quickly handed over the younger sister she was carrying: "Dad, it's okay now."

"Xinrou has been talking about you all the way, she even picked out a gift for you."

Hearing this, Tang Yucai's eyes immediately lit up.

She first stroked the older sister's head, then extended her arms to take the younger sister into her embrace.

Shen Xinrou rummaged in her pocket and pulled out two fist-sized transparent hollow balls.

Inside the spheres were colorful little candies.

"Grandma, the candy in this ball is made from Chinese herbs, it smells very nice, you'll definitely like it."

"And the candy in this ball is for Great-grandma Qianqiu, it's very sweet, and after taking medicine, you can eat one and it won't be bitter anymore!"

The childish voice echoed throughout the living room area, ethereal and clear.

Compared to the child's soft and sweet voice, the meaning expressed in her words was even more heartwarming.

Tang Yucai liked to tinker with herbs, while Gu Qianqiu often drank bitter Chinese medicine to adjust her health.

Not only did the little ones remember this clearly, but they also chose gifts according to their different needs, which could be said to be very thoughtful.

Gu Qianqiu, who was sitting steadily in the center of the sofa, had originally planned to put on a stern face to frighten those two daring little things, but ended up unable to maintain it.

Perhaps this is what people often refer to as the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

Faced with two soft and adorable granddaughters, even the former empress, once known for her strictness, melted into tenderness.

She stood up and took the older sister Gu Xinqin from Shen Han's arms.

"You two must never do this again, understand?"

Gu Xinqin opened her little arms and gently hugged the other's neck, obediently saying, "I understand, Grandma."

As she spoke, she whispered in an extremely soft voice, "Grandma, I wrote you a little card, do you want to go upstairs to see it now?"

After hearing this, Gu Qianqiu couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated.

Was the little one afraid of being punished by Junwan and trying to get her to take her upstairs directly?

She raised her hand to scratch her granddaughter's ear, smiling without speaking.

She could agree to everything else, but not this matter today.

Although she couldn't bring herself to scold the little one, it didn't mean the latter didn't need to learn a lesson.

Just as the three adults and two children were in high spirits, Gu Junwan, who had been sitting silently in the independent sofa area, suddenly spoke up: "Mother, you must be tired after a long day. Why don't you go back and rest first? I'll bring Xinqin and Xinrou over tomorrow."

The Empress's voice was calm and gentle, but everyone present could feel that beneath the seemingly tranquil surface, there were undercurrents surging.

After these words fell, the entire living room suddenly became quiet.

"Little Wan, how about-"

Tang Yucai had just started to speak when she was stopped by her wife's gaze.

The two put down their granddaughters, gave a few more words of advice, and then left the villa accompanied by Shen Han.

After sending off her mother-in-law, Shen Han returned to the living room.

The servants had all gone to other areas, leaving only the family of four in the spacious room.

The two little ones stood properly in front of Gu Junwan, holding the candied haws they hadn't yet given away.

They were so nervous that neither dared to speak first.

Shen Han knew her wife's temper well and didn't dare to speak up at such a time.

She carried a cup of water and quietly sat down on the stool next to Gu Junwan.

Before she could give the little ones a meaningful look, Gu Junwan had already parted her red lips: "You go upstairs first."

This sentence was naturally directed at Shen Han.

The Alpha who had been 'ordered' back to the room responded with a sound and then put down the cup in her hand.

She leaned close to her wife's ear and said in a low voice, "Then I'll take a bath and wait for you."

The Alpha's pause, full of hidden meaning, brushed past the Omega's ear like an electric current, successfully bringing out waves of numbness.

Gu Junwan gave Shen Han a slightly reproachful glance, urging her to leave quickly with her eyes.

When only one adult and two children were left in the living room, she finally raised her eyes to look at the two little ones.

"Whose idea was it to use the shield device? And how did you avoid the patrol security at your grandmother's place?"

"Shen Xinrou, you speak."