Chapter 605 Teaching (1)

Qiqi, pulling her younger sister in a frantic rush, dashed out of Yangxin Hall, only to run headfirst into their mother and father at a corner. Qiqi, her heart trembling at the sight of her father's darkened countenance, stiffly managed a smile and said, "Father, what are you doing here?"

"Hmph, when we get back, I'll deal with both of you." He turned his head to look at his wife, who wore an expression of embarrassment, and tested the waters with a light tone, despite her usual eagerness to discipline the children. Now that someone else had taken charge, it seemed she had shifted to protect them instead.

"My lady, have you come to a realization?"

"Oh dear, I was just flustered earlier. Come on, let's go. The Crown Prince's Grand Preceptor is still waiting!" With a huff, she left without another word to the people behind her.