"Papa, what are they talking about?" Jade looked at me with confusion.
"Something difficult," I squeezed Jade slightly while glancing at the two merchants talking business.
How could a conversation about conceiving a child turn into conquering a region through the economy? And could something like this be decided that fast? Not even through a meal? Damn...
But knowing they did it because of me, because they loved me, was...
I buried my face in Jade's hair to hide the giggle that almost came out. It was nice--it was so nice that I was afraid I would get too spoiled and tempted to use them for my gain.
Jade cupped my cheeks and giggled. "Papa is happy," he whispered. "Jade happy when Papa happy."
"Oh, baby...I love you sooo much!" I kissed the chubby cheeks and the tiny fists and we laughed together before I carried him up. "Let's leave the business talk and have some breakfast in the garden."