Prince Kang urgently called out, "Zhi’er, don’t listen to this servant’s nonsense! Third Uncle is dedicated to the beauty of mountains and rivers, I have no such thoughts at all!"
The maid Lixiang was also quite sharp-tongued.
Immediately, she explained, "Princess, this is really a misunderstanding! It was Fifth Heir who first cursed the concubine as a fox spirit, and only then did I make the comparison."
Bai Zhi’er’s shiny black eyes looked over, "Cursing her, is that not allowed?"
At this, everyone present, including Prince Kang and Princess Consort Kang, was taken aback.
The little one’s tone was calm and obedient, with grape-like black eyes full of confusion.
Lixiang didn’t know how to respond for a moment.
She stammered, "How can you just curse people? Although the concubine is a mistress, she is still someone of the Prince’s."
Bai Zhi’er pouted, somewhat puzzled.
She looked at Prince Kang, "Third Uncle, is it wrong for Fifth Brother to stand up for his mother?"
Everyone looked towards Prince Kang.
Prince Kang immediately felt several gazes fall upon him.
"This..." Prince Kang thought for a moment, "No, it’s not wrong."
Filial piety is the tradition of the Bai Family!
Bai Zhi’er nodded, "Then, is it wrong for Fifth Brother to speak up for his mother and insult this concubine?"
Prince Kang furrowed his brows and hesitated.
His gaze quickly swept over the bewildered Second Aunt.
He also glanced at his rightful wife standing beside him out of the corner of his eye.
Princess Consort Kang remained upright throughout, with a steadfast character, never feeling that her son was wrong at all.
Facing Bai Zhi’er’s dark and earnest gaze, Prince Kang gave a light cough.
"No mistake, but Zhi’er..."
The little one didn’t give him a chance to retort.
Her voice was soft and sweet, and then she posed another question.
"Is it appropriate for a servant to talk back to Fifth Brother in defense of Second Aunt?"
Prince Kang immediately looked at his own son.
Bai Fengqing still clenched his small fists, young as he was, but full of straightforwardness, never hiding his emotions.
After all, he is his own flesh and blood.
Prince Kang shook his head, this time answering more firmly, "It’s inappropriate!"
Bai Zhi’er gave a couple of "uh-huh" nods, "I think Third Uncle, you’re right!"
Prince Kang was stunned.
How did it become what he said?
He felt as if the little one had led him to say it?
Bai Zhi’er dashed forward, hugging Prince Kang’s arm, and said coquettishly, "Since that’s the case, Third Uncle, quickly punish her, don’t delay our hide-and-seek game!"
She still wanted to play, and didn’t want to waste words on a disobedient servant!
Prince Kang stared at Lixiang.
He pondered, indeed he should impose a punishment.
Otherwise, if Lixiang’s words about him being King Zhou reached the ears of his Imperial Brother Bai Xilie...
Prince Kang dared not even think about it.
He felt that his Imperial Brother’s fist could make him vomit blood.
Bai Zhi’er blinked her long lashes, "Third Uncle, leave the matter of punishing the maid to Third Aunt."
Whoever is the master of the back courtyard, holds the power to punish and reward.
Second Aunt’s face turned pale.
This little princess, she seemed innocent and naive, yet she was helping Princess Consort Kang establish authority!
Prince Kang was already troubled about how to deal with Lixiang.
He immediately agreed to Bai Zhi’er’s suggestion.
The little one curiously asked, "Third Aunt, how many spanks should a disobedient maid get?"
Princess Consort Kang hesitated with a serious expression, then truthfully replied, "According to the rules, if a house slave offends someone above, they may be lightly punished with ten strikes, or severely sold off by a broker."
If actually sold, such a maid disfavored by the master.
Would be sold off at a low price by the broker to a brothel.
Lixiang’s face turned ashen.
She looked at Second Aunt, panicked, and called out, "Aunt!"