princess is glamorous in the modern day

chapter 2: Little dumpling

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Xia Wanyuan leaned against the leather seat while the car drove at a steady speed. Thanks to the excellent performance of the car, even though the scenery outside the window passed by like a blur, she could not feel the vibrations of the car inside.

After the restoration of the dynasty in her previous life, Xia Wanyuan had always received the highest treatment as the princess regent. However, compared to modern cars, even the most luxurious carriage was not worth mentioning.

Everything reflected brilliantly in Xia Wanyuan’s eyes—row upon row of towering skyscrapers, the neon lights that had already begun to light up, the endless stream of pedestrians, and the hustle and bustle of the busy streets.

‘How nice.’

Xia Wanyuan let out a heartfelt sigh. She had also enjoyed life as a royal family member when she was young. After the imperial court was destroyed, she had to take care of her siblings through chaotic times, experiencing many upheavals, and had lived through many vicissitudes.Now that she saw such peace and tranquility in the world, she felt a sense of calmness from the bottom of her heart. She finally had a feeling of integrating into this era.

While she was deep in thought, she did not notice that the car had stopped.

“Miss, we’re here.” Xia Wanyuan only pulled herself out of her thoughts when the chauffeur reminded her.

“Wait here.”

With that, Xia Wanyuan pushed open the door and got out of the car. When she left the house, she had put on a long jacket over her skirt. However, it was still a little chilly on the evening of spring. She could not help but roll down her sleeves.

The International Kindergarten was the most prestigious kindergarten in Beijing. The children who attended this kindergarten were either rich or noble. She seemed to have arrived a little late, and there were only a few people left in front of the kindergarten.

Realizing that school was over, Xia Wanyuan felt a little regretful. She turned around and was about to go back. However, just as she turned around, she seemed to have sensed something and turned back to take a look. She saw a pair of clear, grape-like eyes staring at her through the window of the kindergarten guard’s office.

Perhaps it was due to the magical mother-son connection, Xia Wanyuan guessed that this child was probably the product of the original owner of the body and her nominal husband’s one-night stand. Because the original owner of the body had a difficult labor, she had to struggle for an entire day and night before giving birth. In addition, her husband had never given her any attention, so she vented her anger on this child, never fulfilling her motherly duty, and hated this child very much.

But since Xia Wanyuan had accepted this body, she would not watch her child grow up like an orphan. When she was ten, her father and mother had both died for the country. She understood all too well how lonely and painful it was to have no one to rely on.

With that thought in mind, Xia Wanyuan smiled and walked towards the child.

She pushed open the door to the guardhouse and saw the child’s face. Xia Wanyuan confirmed that he was her child.“Xiao Bao, Mommy’s here to pick you up. Come home with Mommy.”

Crouching down, Xia Wanyuan looked at the adorable and chubby little dumpling. She recalled the child’s nickname and spoke gently.

However, the little dumpling appeared to be slightly resistant. He glanced at her with teary eyes and lowered his head in hesitation and sorrow.

“Eh? Little girl, are you a liar? Little kid, is she really your mother?”

At first, the guard thought that the overly beautiful girl looked a little like the little kid, but seeing the child’s resistance, he began to suspect that the woman was here to kidnap and sell the child. His hand quietly reached for the pager.