It was almost lunchtime.
Prince Kang returned from outside, his face beaming with joy.
He shouted loudly all the way: "Where’s Yaoyu? Go, call the Third Young Master for me!"
"If he knew what I’ve accomplished for him, he’d definitely jump for joy!"
The housekeeper immediately approached, first greeting him, then smilingly said: "The Third Young Master is in the Princess Consort’s room right now."
"Your Highness truly seems renewed with joy from the good news, especially mighty and imposing today. May I ask what grand event has taken place?"
Prince Kang raised his eyebrows proudly: "Previously that Mingyang Academy refused to admit Yaoyu, saying he was too impulsive!"
"Just now, I had tea with several housekeepers from the academy, and the matter of sending Yaoyu there to study is settled!"
The more he spoke, the happier he became.
"That academy is a great place; everyone who goes in comes out as a talented scholar renowned across the land!"
"Our Bai Family must produce an all-around champion of both civil and martial wisdom; by then, even the Emperor will be pleased, haha!"
Prince Kang walked eagerly towards the Princess Consort’s courtyard to share the good news with his son.
However, the housekeeper remained in place, furrowing his brows in distress.
Only a few days ago, His Highness and the Third Young Master had a fierce quarrel over going to the academy.
They almost came to blows!
Why hasn’t His Highness given up yet!
It will surely result in another upheaval soon.
Arriving at the Princess Consort Kang’s door, he found the doors and windows tightly closed.
He was puzzled: "In broad daylight, why are the doors shut?"
"Madam, I have good news to tell you!" Prince Kang pushed the door open directly.
However, when he saw the scene before him, he suddenly froze.
Due to the closed windows, the room was dimly lit through the window lattice.
The Princess Consort Kang was seated on a grand master’s chair, her expression calm and unchanging.
Bai Zhi’er sat in her lap.
The young one pouted his rosy cheeks, looking like a little adult with his clear, bright eyes.
And Prince Kang’s third and fourth sons, Bai Yaoyu and Bai Daoyan, stood on either side of the Princess Consort.
The young men’s tall figures turned slightly to look at Prince Kang.
Their expressions were equally cold!
"Father, you’re back." A soft, childish voice came hauntingly from the side.
Prince Kang jolted and turned to look to the left, clutching his chest as he cursed: "Bai Fengqing! You sneaky kid, silently hiding behind the door to scare people?"
"What are you all doing, Zhi’er is here today, let Third Uncle give you a hug!"
Bai Zhi’er twisted his small body, ignoring him.
The Princess Consort opened her mouth gently: "Come in first, Fengqing, close the door!"
The door shut with a "bang."
Prince Kang asked blankly: "Why do you all look like you’re about to beat me up?"
His Princess Consort, along with his two tall and strong sons, and these two little ones, Bai Zhi’er and Bai Fengqing!
They looked at him as if they were judging a criminal.
For a moment, Prince Kang felt a chill run down his spine.
Third Young Master Bai Yaoyu was the first to coldly question: "You went to Xuan Chun Courtyard last night and said you would dine at Second Aunt’s place today, didn’t you?"
Prince Kang frowned: "I did!"
Fourth son Bai Daoyan continued, his tone steady: "Then did you know, this morning Xuan Chun Courtyard, using the excuse of your visit for a meal, took down the medicine mother needed to drink from the stove."
Fifth Heir Bai Fengqing added grimly: "They said you were coming for a meal, so they occupied the whole stove, and mother almost didn’t get her medicine."
After they finished speaking, it was Bai Zhi’er’s turn to conclude.
She clapped her small hands, and gave a little huff, "Rascals!"
The three brothers instantly gave her admiring glances.
Truly their precious little sister.
Apt summary, spot on!
Hearing this, Prince Kang first became furious: "What? Xuan Chun Courtyard dares to be so bold?"
The Princess Consort chuckled: "Dare they not, isn’t it all because of you!"