Gu Nuo'er's heart ached for her brother's legs. She muttered a few words.
Then, she said in a childish voice, "Brother, isn't Baby Nuo heavy? I don't want to tire you out!"
The child was very smart. She didn't say that she was afraid of hurting his legs. Instead, she acted spoiled and cute like an adorable little white ball.
She wanted to get onto the ground, but Qiao Xiuli carried her in another direction.
Then, Qiao Xiuli smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, Nuo'er. Brother isn't in pain. Let's look at the flowers while you tell me about Auntie Qu, alright?"
Gu Nuo'er nodded obediently.
Qiao Xiuli carried her and walked to the flowering tree outside the long corridor.
It was spring and the peach blossoms were pink and beautiful.
A fragrance spread out from the stamen. Qiao Xiuli picked a flower for Gu Nuo'er and placed it in her fair and tender palm.
Gu Nuo'er secretly observed for a while.