Xiao Tong cast an extremely displeased look at An'er, clearly annoyed that the boy had suddenly burst in and ruined the atmosphere between them. Had the person before him not been his own son, Xiao Tong would certainly have found a reason to give him a good thrashing.
An'er, oblivious to the fact that he had spoiled his father’s moment and was now being held in contempt by his petty-minded sire, clung tightly to Jiang Wumei’s arm. Seeing that his beautiful, fragrant mother was about to leave, he tried to act cute in hopes that she would take him along.
But with Xiao Tong present, An'er’s little scheme was destined to fail. The man reached out, pulled Jiang Wumei to her feet, and interlaced his fingers with hers. He then turned his gaze toward the palace maids standing behind An'er, his face darkening as he reprimanded them:
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