The Old Madam felt somewhat surprised, not having expected the Emperor to be so courteous toward her. She cast a cautious glance at her daughter, hoping to glean some answer from her. Consort Chun merely lifted her eyelids faintly and gave her a look that signaled she should not worry. With Su Mianmian around, that daughter-doting fool would not be angry with them.
"If I am to blame anyone, I blame this little rascal," the Emperor suddenly interjected.
Su Mianmian felt a chill on her little bottom as she received a light, firm pat. "You are not to run off recklessly again, do you understand? Those rowdy boys—teaching them a lesson is fine, but what if you had gotten hurt?" The Emperor grumbled on, truly displaying the heart of a doting father.
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