Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 868 Good Morning, My Dear

Chapter 868: Chapter 868 Good Morning, My Dear

"Lielie, you’ve really grown up a lot. You never used to be this close to your mother, always running around out of sight. But now you actually come to accompany Mother for a walk every day. My heart feels like it’s been sweetened with honey," the Empress said.

Tuoba Lie broke into a smile, "That’s because your son spent two years on the campaign, teetering on the brink of life and death several times. Each time I was close to dying, I thought of the most important people in this world. After much contemplation, it was only Father, Mother, and, that’s right, Nan Feng."

All mothers in the world worry about their son’s love being stolen away by another woman, and the Empress was no exception. She laughed again, "Lady Nan Feng is also included, huh? Then tell me, Lielie, if you had to rank your love for Mother, Father, and Nan Feng in your heart, how would you rank them?"

Tuoba Lie turned around to face the Empress, who kept up her appearance quite well; she looked to be only in her thirties. Tuoba Lie placed his hands on the Empress’s shoulders, cajoling her like one would a young woman, "Of course, it’s Mother first, then Father, and Nan Feng comes after."

Only when he said this would the Empress have no hostility towards Nan Feng. After all, Tuoba Lie had been part of Jianghu for many years; how could he not understand?

As expected, the Empress was greatly amused, "Look at you, child, you really know how to make Mother happy. Whether you love Mother the most or Nan Feng, in the end, Mother loves Lielie the most."

Tuoba Lie then hugged the Empress, rubbing against her chest. He had never enjoyed maternal love when he was young, so he was making up for it now.

However, his mind quickly turned to Nan Feng’s sarcastic words, "You’re clearly taking advantage of the Empress." Hence, he let go of the Empress, then put on a troubled look, "Mother has always cherished Lielie, and I know that. But Nan Feng doesn’t cherish your son at all."

"Isn’t that because you press too hard? As for Nan Feng, Mother thinks she’s quite proper, composed, and sensible, but I feel you’re pushing her too much everywhere. When chasing a girl, you should take it slow and steady. Just treat her well, and one day she’ll come to see your good qualities and will start liking you. Perhaps she’s already developed feelings for you, but because you’re pressing too intensely, she might find you annoying instead."

Tuoba Lie thought for a moment then nodded his head, "You’re right, Mother. So, I’ll... relax a little bit for now."

The Empress laughed again, "Lielie, you’ve accompanied Mother for quite a walk now. I need to go back and rest. You should also get busy with your matters. Although you didn’t manage to take down Dajin’s fortresses in this campaign, Dajin is certainly afraid of us now. Moreover, the matter of the peace marriage is urgent. Father wishes for you to assist him in accomplishing this affair. You should know that Father has high expectations for you."

"Understood, Mother," Tuoba Lie hugged the Empress again, then pinched her face, coaxing like one does with a child, "You go back and rest."

The Empress grew fonder of this son by the day. Such actions might seem excessive to outsiders, but to her, they made the mother and son seem closer.

After the Empress left, Tuoba Lie crossed his arms over his chest and squinted at Nan Feng, who was sitting not far off, lost in her thoughts. He smiled, about to walk over, but then he remembered the Empress’s advice and stopped in his tracks. He made a kiss-blowing gesture towards Nan Feng’s silhouette from where he stood, then cheekily said, "Good morning, my love!"

Nan Feng shivered over there.