He couldn't help but wonder if he was overthinking things. After all, Chen'er was only eight years old, and Xie Shaoling's son was only six. What could two little kids under ten years old possibly plot together?
The conversation has now come to an end.
However, the emperor was still somewhat uneasy.
During the meal, while Ye Jinghe was enjoying his food, he suddenly asked, "Jinghe, do you know what your brother and Xie Chang'an are whispering about when they're together?"
Ye Jinghe was enjoying his meal when the emperor's question immediately reminded him of his brother's recent closeness to Xie Chang'an. His face darkened instantly, and the delicious food in front of him lost its appeal!
"I don't know! Don't ask me!" he said somewhat aggressively.
Did the emperor dislike his good appetite, so he deliberately asked him such disgusting questions?
"Xiao Jinghe, you can't talk to your father like that," Ye Jingchen said quickly, tapping him on the head as a form of punishment.
"Brother, is it because Xie Chang'an is cuter than me that you don't like me anymore?" Ye Jinghe asked pitifully, rubbing the spot where Ye Jingchen had hit him.
My brother often whispers with Xie Chang'an and doesn't let him join them. Is he about to fall out of favor?
Ye Jingchen noticed the unease in his eyes.
"Xie Chang'an is just my study companion, but Xiao Jing and you are my own younger brother. Don't worry, in my heart, you are much more important than Xie Chang'an!" Ye Jingchen said to him earnestly.
Ye Jinghe is easy to please; a single sentence can make him overjoyed.
"My brother is the most important person to me too!" He looked up at Ye Jingchen sweetly.
The emperor shook his head, somewhat unable to bear it, but Ye Jingshu and the others were already used to such scenes and remained unfazed.
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