Listening to the siblings talk, Mo Yanchi revealed a benevolent smile.
He sat next to Bai Zhi’er.
"My little apprentice, remember, if you encounter anything in the future, you can always tell your master."
"No matter when, your master will always believe in you and won’t allow others to slander you."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her big eyes.
She softly asked, "Master, but was it not considered cheating by Zhi’er?"
Mo Yanchi smiled at her words, "My little apprentice has already acknowledged her mistake, how could it be considered cheating? Integrity is especially important throughout one’s life."
"As for why I didn’t mention it in front of Lord Wang, it’s because no matter what happens in the future, when the doors are closed, we are family, and naturally can speak freely."
"But with outsiders present, the first thing I must do is protect you."
Bai Zhi’er seemed to understand.
She put down the plate and took a handkerchief to wipe the crumbs from her lips.
Then she stood up, lifting her round, chubby little face, solemnly saying, "Then from now on, Zhi’er will definitely be more obedient, not letting Master down, and not causing trouble for Master outside!"
At this point, the little one suddenly paused.
She quickly added, "Hmm! Even if I cause trouble, I won’t mention Master’s name!"
Mo Yanchi was startled, then clapped his hands and laughed heartily.
"Good child, even if you did mention it, it wouldn’t matter. Outside of Great Chu, even if you encounter problems your master cannot solve, your senior brothers will help you."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her big eyes, "How many senior brothers do I have?"
Mo Yanchi fell silent.
He pressed his brow, mumbling in thought, "One, two, three... fourteen, fifteen... how many were there?"
He couldn’t quite remember.
Mo Yanchi simply gave up on thinking about it and raised his head with a smile, "You’ll know when the holidays come, then Master will tell you."
Bai Zhi’er was curious, "Why is it during the holidays?"
"Because during each holiday, your senior brothers send letters to Master."
Counting the letters will reveal how many apprentices there are.
In the evening, after class was dismissed.
Bai Zhi’er’s carriage stopped outside Prince Kang’s Mansion.
After Bai Xingye hopped down, he turned back and asked, "Are you really not staying for dinner? I’m just asking on behalf of my mother, every time you come, they are so happy."
Bai Zhi’er leaned on the carriage window, blinking her moist, jet-black eyes, "No! I promised Dad I would dine with him today."
Otherwise, Dad always complains she doesn’t accompany him.
Bai Xingye pretended to be indifferent and nodded, "Alright then, up to you."
He took a few steps, then couldn’t help turning back, "When are you going to classes again?"
Bai Zhi’er gave a sweet smile, "Sixth Brother, are you going with me again?"
Bai Xingye snorted, "It’s not that I like the academy, it’s just that there are always people bullying you there. If I’m not around, with your soft nature, wouldn’t they just crush you?"
The little one tilted her head.
How did Sixth Brother make her sound like a rice dumpling?
Bai Xingye pursed his lips, "Then it’s settled. Next time you go to the academy, call me."
With that, he waved his hand, "Go on, you should head back too."
Bai Zhi’er obediently said, "Okay, Sixth Brother, goodbye~"
The wheels turned, and the carriage gradually moved away.
Bai Xingye’s figure once again emerged from the mansion.
He watched as Bai Zhi’er’s carriage left.
Muttering to himself, "Truly not staying for dinner?"
But he quickly thought, next time he could go to the academy with the little one again.
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