He couldn't quite believe it until he saw it with his own eyes, that his brother would do something so "unexpected".
But now, seeing his own brother kneeling on the ground, just to treat someone's wounds, E Ting felt as if he had eaten a thousand pounds of dog food, choking him speechless. His expression showed that he believed what his father had told him: his own brother spoiled people without limits.
Looking around at the others, their expressions seemed to have become accustomed to it; the only ones who were surprised and curious were him and the little Mongolian princess.
They were treated like country bumpkins who had never seen the world.
Saiya: ...
Why did you have to drag me into this?
Although I've never seen it either, if I don't say anything, who would know?
Your excited expression already showed that you didn't know, while she didn't show the slightest surprise.
Therefore, her image remains.
Pshaw, I'm getting off-topic. Let's get back to the main point.
"Niannian, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Why did you reach out to catch the whip? Does it hurt?"
After Ertai finished treating Chen Nian's wounds, Saiya finally spoke, her words filled with worry and apology.
"Alright, it's okay, it'll be fine soon. I know our Saiya didn't mean it, don't take it to heart. You've vented your anger, so don't hold it against him anymore."
Everyone present knew who he was. Chen Nian stood up and pulled Ertai up as well, then reached out and stroked Saiya's head, which was hanging down in self-reproach, and gently comforted her.
"Yes, I'm sorry."
Despite her remorse, Saiya was still filled with self-reproach, and she wilted like a frostbitten eggplant.
"Okay, really, it's alright. Shall I take you to find Qing'er?"
Chen Nian wasn't very good at comforting people, so she decided to seek advice from her precious Qing'er.
Saiya is no longer in the mood to explore the palace; she'd rather go with her to find Qing'er.
After saying goodbye to the others, Chen Nian pulled Saiya along, skipping and hopping back to Cining Palace.
Watching the departing figure, Er Kang's gaze fell on the white gauze wrapped around Chen Nian's hand, and his lips curled into a bitter smile.
"Manage your mind and don't think about things you shouldn't."
Noticing Erkang's gaze fixed on Shen Nian, Ertai spoke in a low voice, calm yet somehow threatening.
"Don't worry, I'm not qualified."
Upon hearing Ertai's words, Erkang could easily discern the threat in them, and his smile grew even more bitter, tinged with a strange sense of sorrow.
He has already ruined his qualifications; he no longer has them.
He wouldn't even entertain such thoughts.
He just wanted to see them happy.
"After this matter concerning the Mongolian prince is resolved, I will submit my resignation to the Emperor. You can then put your talents to use."
Erkang raised his hand to pat Ertai's shoulder, but Ertai subtly avoided it, leaving Erkang with no choice but to let his hand fall limply.
There was no going back to the past between him and Ertai...
But who can be blamed? Didn't he do it all himself?
Cining Palace.
Chen Nian took Saiya with him back to Cining Palace.
Saiya needed the consent of the Empress Dowager to stay at the Cining Palace.
"Your Majesty, I'm back! I've also brought Saiya with me. Can she stay at the Cining Palace tonight?"
Chen Nian led Saiya into the Cining Palace and immediately saw the Empress Dowager sitting on a soft couch, listening to Xiao Yanzi and Qing'er talk about their interesting experiences on the tour, her face full of smiles as she was amused by Xiao Yanzi.
Upon seeing the two people walk in, the three of them stood up.
Qing'er looked at the people beside Chen Nian, her eyes filled with joy and excitement.
Little Swallow, however, had a look of confusion in her eyes.
Chen Nian pulled Saiya over.
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