The Grace Defender Duke, who had been sporting a dignified and cold expression earlier, immediately broke into a smile until his eyes narrowed when he saw his precious granddaughter.
"Oh my, our adorable Baby Nuo is here too?"
Gu Nuo'er's small body pounced into the Grace Defender Duke's arms.
She looked up and said softly, "Grandpa, Baby Nuo misses you. Why did you take so long to come back? Was it fun outside?"
The Grace Defender Duke laughed loudly and carried Gu Nuo'er in his arms.
"It was fun. There are places outside with vast mountains, rivers, and beautiful lakes. Even the sugar figurine sellers are different from those in the capital!
"This time, Grandpa went to a small prefecture near the sea and brought back a piece of jade shell for you. Grandpa will show it to you later, alright?"
Gu Nuo'er raised her small hands and cheered, "Grandpa is the best!"
As she spoke, she generously gave the Grace Defender Duke a kiss.
