Prince Kang was taken aback.
"I..." He was at a loss for words.
Looking at his sons glaring at him.
Even little Zhi’er refused to be held by him!
Prince Kang stomped his foot: "I’ll go teach her a lesson right now, Madam, calm down!"
He said this, turned around, and headed out, lifting his robe.
The Princess Consort Kang didn’t expect him to actually go.
She was about to speak up to stop him.
But Bai Zhi’er’s little hand pressed her down.
"Third Aunt, just let Third Uncle go! A good scolding might be better than letting that person always bully you!"
The Princess Consort Kang lowered her gaze, looking lovingly at Bai Zhi’er, but there was a faint hint of helplessness in her eyes.
Prince Kang had always been this way.
In front of her, he would often hit and scold the concubines, as if he didn’t care at all.
But in front of the fair concubines, he would easily fall into the tender trap upon hearing a few soft words!
The Princess Consort Kang guessed that even if Prince Kang went this time, he wouldn’t really reprimand Second Aunt.
She pressed her brows and couldn’t be bothered anymore.
"Zhi’er must be hungry, let’s eat first, ignore them."
The Fifth Heir, Bai Fengqing, handed his sister a drumstick.
He asked somewhat doubtfully: "Sister, will what we just did truly make Father repent and not listen to that little harlot’s words anymore?"
As soon as he finished, Bai Yaoyu and Bai Daoyan immediately looked over sternly and spoke in unison—
"Sister is still young, don’t speak so rudely!"
Bai Fengqing immediately corrected himself: "The one from Xuan Chun Courtyard, is that better!"
Bai Zhi’er held the drumstick with her little hand, biting off a fragrant piece of meat.
Her white little cheeks puffed up as she chewed.
After swallowing it down, she blinked her big watery eyes and said, "It’s not about making Third Uncle repent, but letting him know Third Aunt has so many sons protecting her; he can’t bully her anymore!"
"When all the brothers stand by Third Aunt’s side, it’s naturally a deterrent and support."
Let Prince Kang know that the children are entirely on their mother’s side.
If he goes too far, these sons won’t let him off easily!
Upon hearing this, the Princess Consort Kang gently flicked Bai Zhi’er’s little nose.
"Zhi’er, you clever little thing."
"Don’t go back to the palace tonight, stay here, and Third Aunt will make you something delicious."
Bai Zhi’er’s mouth was shining with oil, and she sighed with the demeanor of a little adult.
"No can do, Third Aunt, if Father doesn’t tell Zhi’er stories, he won’t be able to sleep!"
The Princess Consort Kang suddenly paused.
In her eyes, Bai Xilie was always serious and imposing, giving off an oppressive presence anytime, anywhere.
To tell stories to his daughter...
Even the thought of it was surprising!
At this moment, Qing Lan came running from outside, panting: "Princess Consort, terrible news, you must go see for yourself!"
"Prince hadn’t even reached Xuan Chun Courtyard when Second Aunt’s two maids came out crying, kneeling to beg the Prince to make a decision!"
"Claiming Second Aunt miscarried after eating the meal! Those damned maids insisted it was the Princess Consort who poisoned it, you better go see for yourself!"
The Princess Consort Kang was bewildered: "Since when did Second Aunt become pregnant?"
She couldn’t care much at the moment, stood up, and headed outside.
"Yaoyu, Daoyan, you two take care of your sister, I’ll go take a look."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her big eyes twice, reluctantly looking at the drumstick in her hand.
I’m going to help Third Aunt seek justice now.
I’ll eat you when I come back.
The little one pitifully took one last bite.
Then, she threw away the drumstick.
"Third Aunt!" Bai Zhi’er said in her childish voice, indistinctly: "I’ll go with you!"