Consort Lian's hands trembled slightly with excitement. Helian Ci frowned slightly and asked with concern,

"The autumn wind is a bit chilly, why didn't Mother wear an extra cloak?"

"It's alright, Mother is fine." Consort Lian shook her head. She had heard from the palace that her son had been granted the title of prince, so she obtained the Emperor's decree to reside permanently at his residence.

As she expected, the Emperor readily agreed, showing no lingering affection whatsoever; the imperial family is truly ruthless.

As the mother and son walked towards the gate of the mansion, they heard the sound of two horses' hooves approaching from the left and right. Turning around...

The carriage stopped, and Helian Yi, Helian You, and Helian Si stepped out. They exchanged glances, and all three were momentarily stunned.

"Eldest brother, what brings you here?"

It was Helian Si who was the first to speak in surprise. He jogged over to Helian Yi's side, put his arm around Helian Yi's arm, and said with a smile.

“Now that Aci has been granted the title of king, my elder brother will naturally come to offer his congratulatory gifts.”

A gentle smile played on Helian Yi's warm face as he took the cloak from beside him and draped it over Helian's shoulders.

"Royal brother."

Helian You walked over and bowed slightly to Helian Yi. Helian Yi smiled and responded.

"Mother, I'm going to see her." Helian Ci released Consort Lian's hand, instructed the palace maids to take good care of Consort Lian, and stepped down the stairs.

"Your Highness... Ah!" A palace maid rushed forward to support Consort Lian's hand, but Consort Lian's fingernails dug into her hand, causing her to instinctively cry out.

Consort Lian glared at the palace maid, who immediately lowered her head and fell silent, biting her lip and daring not to make a sound.

Consort Lian stared at the four siblings chatting and laughing, her heart filled with vigilance and hostility. Don't think she didn't know what they were up to.

In the future, they will become stumbling blocks to the throne, especially the eldest prince and the third prince. Behind these two...

One had a maternal grandfather who was a high-ranking official, and the other had a prime minister who was highly regarded by the emperor. Both were left isolated and helpless, with only their own son as a concubine.

Now, seeing their beloved son being favored by the Emperor, coming to their door ostensibly to offer congratulations, who knows what their true intentions are?

"Aunt Lian."

While Consort Lian was pondering, the four siblings had already arrived in front of her. Helian Si, hiding behind his elder brothers, poked his head out and spoke first.

After all, the memory of Reijin chasing after her with a needle in her hand when she was a child had left her with a deep psychological scar.

"Go in."

Consort Lian forced a smile and spoke, pinching the palace maid's nails even harder.

"Ci'er, help your mother."

After taking a few steps, Consort Lian stopped, turned around to look at the four siblings who were laughing and joking, and spoke to Helian Ci.

Helian Si was clinging to Helian Ci's shoulder, about to jump onto his back, when he heard Consort Lian's voice and reluctantly let go.

Helian Ci pinched the back of Helian Si's neck, gave him a wink, and walked toward Consort Lian.

"Third brother, carry you on your back."

Helian You reached out and gently patted Helian Si's head, comforting him. Helian Yi smiled, his voice warm.

“Eldest brother can carry it.”

Helian Si glanced at Helian Yi, then at Helian You, raised his hand, and wrapped one arm around each of his elder brothers, chuckling as he spoke.

"No need, no need, Your Majesty, let's go inside quickly."

Although he said that, Helian Si was secretly delighted; he couldn't be happier.

With my eldest brother on my left and my third brother on my right, with all these brothers in my grasp, I've got the world at my feet! (lol)

No, in terms of the world, it should be that big pig's trotter, Father Emperor, hahaha.