"Chang An".

Feng Beichuan, who had been sitting silently to the side, finally couldn't hold back any longer. As he spoke, he stood up and pulled the serious-looking Li Chang'an aside.

"They're just kids, why are you taking it so seriously? You should at least give Chang Sheng some face, shouldn't you?"

It wasn't that he couldn't understand Li Chang'an's methods of educating children; it was mainly that Feng Beichuan simply couldn't stand Qin Xia's hypocritical attitude.

Perhaps this is the reason why those involved are often confused while bystanders see things clearly. In Li Chang'an's eyes, Qin Xia's words and actions just now were all very humble, but Feng Beichuan had seen the fleeting emotion in the woman's eyes.

Moreover, isn't her excessive humility a sign of ulterior motives?

In Feng Beichuan's view, this shrewd woman had a firm grasp on Li Chang'an's thoughts and was using him as a tool to kill him!

After listening to Feng Beichuan's words, Li Chang'an couldn't help but frown again, thinking that this man really liked to meddle in other people's business.

"Come, sit down, everyone, please sit down, Aunt Qin, please sit down too!"

Seeing that the woman in front of him looked a little pale, Feng Beichuan quickly smiled and pressed her back into the chair. Then he called out to Qin Xiashi and then walked quietly to Li Changsheng's side.

"Ahem, that's enough! Why don't you quickly apologize and calm your sister down?"

Feng Beichuan lowered his voice and quietly gave Li Changsheng another instruction, then pretended to be nonchalant and sat down on a chair to the side.

"I'm sorry, little brother. I was too harsh just now. Don't be afraid..."

Speaking of Li Changsheng, he really is quick to understand. As soon as Feng Beichuan finished speaking, he immediately changed his expression, put away his angry look, and apologized to Qin Yubao in a generous manner.

Seeing the child's humble and polite demeanor, Feng Beichuan couldn't help but secretly admire him and nod slightly in approval—this kid really knows how to behave!

Li Chang'an was also taken aback. She hadn't expected Li Changsheng to be willing to apologize. Her anger immediately subsided, and after thinking about it carefully, she felt ashamed and began to reflect on herself.

Perhaps I have been too strict with this child. Although Li Changsheng is a bit stubborn and playful, he is actually quite smart and sensible when you think about it.

However, Qin Xiashi clearly did not expect things to take such a turn so quickly. She was originally waiting to see Li Chang'an give that brat a good scolding.

Although she felt somewhat resentful that her plan had fallen through, Qin Xia still put on a very kind face, smiling and patting Qin Yubao's head gently, saying, "Brother Bao, quickly apologize to His Highness the Crown Prince as well!"

The meaning behind those words was subtle, and Li Chang'an's smile froze instantly. She didn't like people constantly bringing up their status and position when making statements.

Moreover, with Qin Xiashi constantly addressing Qin Yubao as "Your Highness the Crown Prince," instilling a sense of hierarchy in him, it will likely be difficult to get the two children to get along in the future.

"Your Highness... Your Highness, I'm so sorry..."

Although she was still confused, Qin Yubao always listened to Qin Xiashi, so she apologized to Li Changsheng in her childish voice.

After apologizing, Qin Yubao ran back to Qin Xia's arms and hid there.

The atmosphere suddenly became very strange, and at this moment, Li Chang'an didn't know what to say.

She originally thought the atmosphere would be harmonious when the two children met for the first time, but who would have thought it would become so uncomfortable.

"It's okay, from now on you can call me brother, don't call me Your Highness anymore, because we're good friends!"

As Li Changsheng spoke, he gave Qin Yubao a bright smile, as if the conflict between the two had never happened.

Despite the saying "children speak without restraint," Li Chang'an felt incredibly comforted by Li Changsheng's words at this moment.

Feeling the atmosphere ease, Feng Beichuan couldn't help but cast an approving glance at Li Changsheng. Looking at Li Chang'an's gratified expression, he truly felt that Li Chang'an was a promising young man.

This was the first time Qin Yubao had ever grasped the concept of the word "friend," so he grinned at Li Changsheng.

The atmosphere finally returned to normal.

Seeing that the two little ones had made up, Li Chang'an felt relieved and then said, "Brother Bao, how about letting Brother Changsheng play with you in the mansion from now on?"

Upon hearing that he had a new playmate, Qin Yubao was overjoyed, jumping and clapping his hands, exclaiming, "Great! Great!"

The atmosphere here was harmonious and joyful, but Qin Xiashi's expression changed after hearing Li Chang'an's words.

What does she mean by this? Does she mean she'll let this boy stay in the manor from now on?

A sense of crisis, unlike anything she had ever felt before, suddenly arose in Qin Xia's heart. She thought that it wasn't enough that Li Chang'an had come alone, but that he had brought another one with him!

Qin Xiashi clenched her fist tightly involuntarily, glancing at Li Chang'an with an unfriendly look, thinking that this woman must be trying to slowly take over the entire General's Mansion through this method.

Just as I feared, this happened!

As Qin Xia thought about it, she couldn't help but narrow her eyes, revealing a fierce glint in them. However, she quickly concealed her expression and silently considered a countermeasure in her mind.

However, none of this escaped Feng Beichuan's notice.

Watching the woman's face change expressions, Feng Beichuan's deep eyes darkened further. It seemed that there were undercurrents in the General's Mansion as well.

“Aunt, Changsheng needs to stay at the General’s Mansion for a while, but there’s no need to arrange a separate room for him. There’s a spare room in the east wing of my courtyard, so let me clean it up for him to stay in!”

Li Chang'an had arranged everything properly. Originally, she thought that this would save Qin Xia from having to make the arrangements, but Qin Xia thought that she was overstepping her bounds and trying to establish the authority of the female head of the General's Mansion.

Qin Xia was furious.

Why? Why is it that after all the hard work she's put into managing things in the mansion for so many years, she's still called "concubine" by everyone, while Li Chang'an is still called "Madam" as soon as she comes back?

"Chang'an, in my opinion, why don't we let this lad come with me to the Regent's Palace?"

At this moment, Feng Beichuan suddenly said something in a slow and unhurried manner.

Hearing this nonsensical remark, Li Chang'an couldn't help but roll his eyes at him, wondering what this guy was going crazy about this time.

But Feng Beichuan looked completely innocent: "I was just seeing that Aunt Qin had been silent and seemed a little unwilling, right? After all, we can't force someone to do something they don't want to do..."

As he spoke, Feng Beichuan glanced meaningfully at Qin Xiashi, who was standing to the side in a state of panic.