On the day of the Jionglin Banquet, Bai Zhi’er was originally supposed to set out with Bai Xilie.
But Bai Xilie, being the Emperor, naturally had to finish handling many affairs first.
The little one who was eager to play happily could not wait, so she went ahead with the Eldest Heir Bai Xuanmo into the palace to pay respects.
Upon reaching the Peach Forest, she found there was still an hour left before the banquet started, yet the place was already crowded!
If the Imperial Guard had not been there to maintain order, there would surely have been disputes.
This time, the Jionglin Banquet was hosted for both nobles and commoners.
But inside the Peach Forest, Bai Zhi’er noticed that everyone naturally separated themselves.
The nobles, familiar with one another, naturally interacted amongst themselves.
While the commoners wanted to approach, they dared not.
The arrival of Bai Xuanmo attracted everyone’s attention.
With a cold, handsome appearance, pale complexion, and crimson lips, the chill between his brows added a touch of eeriness to his features.
He wore a striking bright red brocade robe and walked with steady black boots. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel•fire.net
Everyone had heard of the Eldest Heir Bai Xuanmo’s reputation.
Originally, this Eldest Heir narrowly escaped death multiple times, and it was said that upon his return, his temperament changed drastically.
Nowadays, he is not only cruel but also finds pleasure in tormenting others.
Gradually, everyone’s gaze shifted to the little child that Bai Xuanmo was leading along.
Bai Zhi’er wore a blue brocade dress, her shoes clean and dust-free.
With a round little face, fine eyebrows, big eyes, her cheeks were like pink soft clouds.
So many people were looking at her, yet the little one showed no signs of stage fright.
Her moist eyes scanned the surroundings, cheerfully speaking to Bai Xuanmo: "Big brother, there are so many people here today! More crowded than the peach trees!"
Bai Xuanmo chuckled softly: "Little Ball, you must stay close to big brother, or if you get lost, you’ll be crying."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her long lashes.
"Got it, Zhi Bao remembered!"
If big brother gets lost, he will cry!
Then she must hold on tightly!
Prince Kang and the others had not arrived yet, but Prince Rui and his wife, seeing acquaintances, went aside to chat.
Bai Xuanmo never liked socializing and didn’t bother interacting with others.
He led Bai Zhi’er around to enjoy the scenery.
The commoners, upon seeing them, retreated from afar to clear a path.
Not because of fear, but due to the awe of Imperial power.
Bai Xuanmo and Bai Zhi’er walked to the small river in the Peach Forest.
The flowing water murmured softly and pleasantly.
He looked at the familiar figure ahead.
Ke Shouwang was also there.
He was facing the water and peach blossoms, talking with friends.
For some reason, Ke Shouwang’s tone was somewhat anxious, and his friend was evidently angry.
Their voices of argument carried over —
"Brother Ke, you know my sister is afraid of insects, you shouldn’t play with those things in front of her!" the friend said angrily.
Ke Shouwang widened his eyes: "I already explained that it wasn’t my poisonous insect! It fell from the tree, I just happened to pass by your sister, and she misunderstood that I threw it!"
"But Brother Han, you can’t say it like that, you can’t think that just because I raise poisonous insects, every insect is related to me, otherwise that’s discrimination!"
"Anyway, I won’t apologize to your sister, I didn’t bully her!"
The young master Han pointed a finger: "You!"
He looked disgruntled, suddenly flicked his sleeve: "Fine, let it be, hmph!"
Having said that, Young Master Han left on his own.
Ke Shouwang looked at his retreating figure and said: "You’re angry, and I feel aggrieved!"