Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 828 - 404: What I Want is the World

Chapter 828: Chapter 404: What I Want is the World

Jiang Shouzhong returned to his room, only to find Little Jiangyi lying bored on the table, idly teasing the puppy.

The girl’s two thin legs, as delicate as lotus roots, swung gently in the air, her skirt fluttering slightly with her movements, carrying a trace of playful charm.

The dishes that had already been prepared on the table remained untouched, without the slightest sign of having been eaten.

"Daddy."

Seeing Jiang Shouzhong enter, the previously languid Little Jiangyi immediately perked up, her eyes glowing with joy, her crisp voice full of affection.

"Why haven’t you eaten? Not hungry?"

Jiang Shouzhong furrowed his brows slightly, his gaze laden with curiosity.

Little Jiangyi responded brightly, "Little Yi was waiting for Daddy to come back so we could eat together."

As she spoke, she straightened her posture, placing her hands properly on her knees in an obedient manner.

Jiang Shouzhong froze for a moment, feeling strangely unsettled inside.

Was Jiang Yi really this sweet and well-behaved as a child?

She was so different from how she turned out later.

Suppressing any speculation in his heart, Jiang Shouzhong allowed a gentle smile to bloom on his face as he sat beside Little Jiangyi, laughing softly, "No need to wait for me. The food is already getting cold."

"Little Yi insists on eating with Daddy."

Little Jiangyi shook her small head vigorously, her delicate hairdo swaying with her movements, a few playful strands of hair falling to frame her cheeks.

The expression made her look like a stubborn little grown-up.

Jiang Shouzhong chuckled helplessly, saying no more. He took the dishes to the kitchen to have the attendant reheat them, then returned to share the meal with his daughter.

"Daddy, can you teach me cultivation?"

Little Jiangyi picked up a piece of tofu and held it up to Jiang Shouzhong’s mouth, her wide, glistening eyes blinking expectantly.

Jiang Shouzhong cooperatively opened his mouth to take the tofu, chewing and swallowing it slowly. Then, using the tip of his chopsticks, he playfully tapped Jiangyi’s petite nose and teased:

"Didn’t you try learning earlier alongside Hu? You only practiced a little before complaining it was exhausting and refusing to continue. Why do you suddenly want to learn again now?"

Little Jiangyi blushed, stuck her tongue out playfully, and then pouted her soft lips as she said:

"Little Yi doesn’t want to be a burden to Daddy. When Daddy gets older, if I haven’t learned anything useful, I won’t be able to protect you. But if you’re teaching, Daddy, pick something simple and not tiring."

The girl picked up another bite of food, her gaze growing softer as she shamelessly tried to coax her father.

"There’s no such thing as simple or effortless cultivation. It’s all forged through persistence and hard work."

Jiang Shouzhong sat up more formally, his expression becoming serious. He adopted a lecturing tone and said:

"Take your father here as an example—nothing handed to me on a silver platter. I fought my way through countless struggles and near-death experiences, pushing through by sheer effort alone to achieve what I’ve reached today."

Jiang Shouzhong puffed out his chest proudly.

What could one do? He was the type who thrived on grit and determination.

Little Jiangyi listened attentively, her eyes wide with admiration: "Daddy, you’re amazing!"

Jiang Shouzhong looked pleased with his "daughter’s" worshipful expression. After thinking for a moment, he said:

"I’ll teach you swordsmanship, then. It doesn’t require too fierce of a cultivation foundation. My master, known as the Sword Demon, is a perfect example. He only trained twelve acupoints but still became an extraordinary expert."

"Great! That’s great!"

Little Jiangyi clapped her hands and clenched her small fists, declaring, "Daddy, Little Yi will become an expert for sure."

The girl mimicked Jiang Shouzhong’s straight-backed posture, her tiny chest proudly puffing out.

Seeing the little girl’s earnest demeanor, Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t help laughing. He mischievously ruffled her hair, saying, "Let’s hope you don’t poke two holes in me with your sword skills later after learning."

Little Jiangyi looked confused.

Why would anyone poke holes out of nowhere?

Little Jiangyi replied earnestly, "Daddy, if Little Yi ever misbehaves, you can go ahead and poke a hole in me."

...

After dinner, the two chatted casually for a while until sleepiness crept in. They prepared to rest for the night.

Little Jiangyi was a particularly clingy child. During their time at Yu Family Village, she refused to sleep alone, always needing to cuddle tightly in Jiang Shouzhong’s arms before resting soundly.

At first, Jiang Shouzhong was reluctant.

After all, she was Jiang Yi, and such close interactions felt rather inappropriate.

But as time passed, he gradually no longer minded.

Well, if she willingly clung to him now, once her memories returned later, any awkwardness was her own problem, not his.

Outside, the night sky shone clear.

Silver-white moonlight poured through the window lattice and bathed the room’s floor in its tranquil glow.

As usual, Little Jiangyi naturally snuggled into Jiang Shouzhong’s embrace, her small hands gently clutching his clothes, pestering him to tell her a story.

Soon, she fell asleep sprawled across him.

Her sleeping posture was exceptionally adorable, her soft lips slightly pursed, occasionally letting out faint murmurs in her dream.

From time to time, a trace of drool would sneak onto his garments.

Jiang Shouzhong gently brushed aside the strands of hair on her cheek, his fingers feeling the smoothness of her youthful skin. He muttered:

"Honestly, you were so lovable when you were little."

...

The next day, after tidying up, Jiang Shouzhong and Little Jiangyi prepared to head toward Huye City.

The upcoming assassination plan targeting the Fifth Prince at the wedding weighed heavily on Jiang Shouzhong’s mind—he was far from confident about its success.

Not only was the number of elite guards around the Prince unknown, but he also had to contend with Nanjin Country’s greatest warrior, Tu Danalie—a notoriously formidable adversary.

However, since the journey to Water Moon Manor passed through Huye City anyway, Jiang Shouzhong thought he might as well seize the chance to act. If the assassination failed, then escape strategies could always be devised.

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