"Tsk tsk tsk, look at this courtyard, look at these pavilions and waterside terraces, look at these rockeries and flowing water, I'm so envious."

Helian Si stood in a pavilion in the back garden of the Prince's Mansion, admiring Helian Ci's mansion and sighing with admiration.

"If Sisi likes it, she can move into our mansion and stay in whichever courtyard she wants."

There was a table and chairs in the attic where the four siblings drank tea and chatted. Helian Ci's exceptionally red lips curved slightly as he spoke, half inviting and half coaxing.

"Okay... never mind."

Helian Si subconsciously agreed, then repeatedly shook her head in refusal, even though she was usually a bit oblivious.

But I could clearly see the unwelcoming look on Aunt Lian's face just now, okay? It would only put my second brother in a difficult position later.

Ugh, just thinking about it makes my teeth ache.

Helian Yi's long, slender, jade-like fingers held the teacup, taking a small sip of tea. He raised his dark eyes slightly, looking at Helian Si.

“Sisi can also stay at the Imperial Brother’s residence. The Imperial Brother lives alone there, so it’s a bit lonely. If Sisi goes there, she can keep the Imperial Brother company.”

Helian Si's eyes lit up. This was great! Without a second thought, he agreed and sat down next to Helian Yi.

"Alright, Your Majesty, you said it, I'll take it seriously."

Helian Yi shook his head and chuckled gently, put down his teacup, and lightly flicked Helian Si's nose.

"Why do you make it sound like your brother doesn't like you?"

Helian Si wrinkled his nose. "Well, I was just afraid of bothering my brother, the Emperor."

My elder brother is always gentle and refined, and I imagine his daily life is also elegant. As for my own boisterous nature, well, let's not talk about it.

"You little coward, why are you happy to stay at the eldest prince's residence, but you won't agree to stay here with me, huh?"

Helian Ci stroked the rim of the teacup, his narrow phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, and his exceptionally red lips pressed into a straight line in displeasure as he looked at Helian Si, who was clinging to Helian Yi, and spoke.

"Uh... well..."

Helian Ci had spent many years honing his skills on the frontier, and his sharp edge was genuine. Being stared at like that, Helian Si felt completely uneasy.

So what should she say? Saying that Aunt Lian doesn't welcome her would be blatantly trying to sow discord between the second prince and Aunt Lian, right? No way.

"My younger sister is a bit too boisterous; I suppose she's afraid of disturbing Aunt Lian."

Helian Yi clearly saw Helian Si's predicament and answered Helian Ci for him. Helian Si, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, nodded vigorously at Helian Ci in agreement.

"Yes, yes, eldest brother is right."

She also cast a grateful glance at Helian Yi, thinking, "My eldest brother truly understands my difficulties."

Helian Yi chuckled and ruffled Helian Si's hair. The little girl has grown up and knows how to read people's expressions now.

The interaction between the two was so irritating to Helian Ci that he unconsciously tightened his grip on the teacup. So, it seemed that his relationship with the little coward had indeed faded.

Helian You sipped his tea and silently rolled his eyes. What was there for his second brother to be angry about? Did he say anything?

So when will my father bestow upon me the title of king and a mansion?

Actually, I own quite a few mansions and residences, but compared to the ones bestowed upon me by my father, the Emperor, they are still far fewer.

Forget it, my little princess probably wouldn't like it, so I'll keep quiet.

...

Upon returning to the palace that day, Helian Si went straight to the Emperor's Sleeping Dragon Hall. Immediately, the hall was filled with Helian Si's effusive flattery.

"Father, my most, most, most wise and mighty father!"