Chapter 1349: Mother, Don’t Scold Uncle Anymore
After feeling the pulse.
Prince Qing cautiously observed Jing Jia out of the corner of his eye.
From a distance earlier, he couldn’t see the features beneath the veil.
However, after having someone in mind, Prince Qing became more convinced of the resemblance.
Standing close now, through the hazy veil, he was sure of who it was.
Throughout the world, apart from his mother, only one woman dared to scold him like a son.
"Second Sister-in-law...?" Prince Qing called softly in disbelief.
Jing Jia, under the veil, let out a cold sneer and glanced at him sideways: "Hmm, although your pulse is chaotic, at least your eyes are functioning properly, and you didn’t misidentify me."
Prince Qing’s blood boiled instantly: "It’s really you! You’ve finally returned; does my Imperial Brother know?"
Bai Zhi’er blinked her round eyes playfully and cutely at the side: "Of course, Mother has been with Father for several days, and only now has had the time to come find us!"
Jing Jia’s cheeks reddened, and she coughed several times.
She looked at Prince Qing and said: "I only found out upon arriving, how could you be so muddleheaded? Back when I was home, I taught you all, anything needing essence blood nourishment is not a god, it’s a demon!"
"And you, in your desperation, sought out some wild folk from the Jianghu, using blood to summon souls."
"When the time comes, if you fail to summon Jiang Ying and instead attract a fierce ghost that haunts you day and night, let’s see who you turn to for help."
Prince Qing drooped his head: "Second Sister-in-law, please don’t scold me anymore, I realize my mistake. Luckily, you and Zhi’er are here, otherwise, I might have really been deceived."
Bai Zhi’er felt understanding and sympathetic instead: "Uncle just likes Sister Jiang Ying too much, Mother, please don’t scold him."
Jing Jia shook her head helplessly: "Since Zhi’er pleads for you, I won’t say more this time. Reflect carefully, and don’t be fooled again."
"In a while, have the kitchen prepare some food; have a good rest tonight."
Prince Qing did not resist.
After the elders of the Bai Family passed away, Jing Jia was mostly the one managing the entire family.
At that time, Bai Xilie was recruiting soldiers and fighting battles outside.
The family relied on Jing Jia for decisions, with Princess Rui and Princess Consort Kang assisting her.
Not only did the sisters-in-law get along happily, but also, by following Jing Jia’s advice, everything they did prospered.
At that time, Prince Qing was the youngest in the family, and Jing Jia essentially cared for him like a younger brother.
Prince Qing preferred to listen to Jing Jia.
As they were speaking, Prince Rui was pulled over by Prince Kang.
Not sure what Prince Kang said, but at this moment, Prince Rui lowered his head honestly: "Sorry, I just spoke out of turn."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her round eyes in surprise.
She glanced towards her Third Uncle and saw Prince Kang give her a covert triumphant smile.
Prince Kang spoke to ease the situation: "I just explained to Big Brother that she’s the female officer appointed by the Emperor, and he cannot disrespect Imperial Brother."
Although Prince Rui was the older brother, he always followed Bai Xilie’s lead.
Though feeling aggrieved inside, he still honestly said: "I was wrong just now."
Jing Jia had no intention of holding grudges: "It’s okay, it’s getting late, Prince Qing needs to rest early, Zhi’er, we are returning to the palace."
"Okay!" With her mother around, Bai Zhi’er was always in a joyful mood.
She bounced to her mother’s side, taking her arm and leaving together.
Prince Kang said: "I’m leaving with them; Fourth Brother, have a good rest! I’ll see you again tomorrow."
After Prince Kang also left, Prince Rui finally raised his head, wearing a disgruntled expression.
"It’s merely a female officer appointed by the Emperor, not a concubine; why is she so overbearing and unreasonable?"
"Earlier, she even spoke to you in such a commanding tone; truly excessive, don’t you think so, Fourth Brother?"