Pavilion.
Fox Three knelt obediently on the ground, looking very much like a prodigal son who had finally turned over a new leaf. The moment he saw Lu Bei appear, he was overjoyed. "Little brother, you're here!"
As he spoke, he winked and gestured for his brother to pull him up.
Given Big Brother's nature, Lu Bei knew without asking that he had been unable to keep his wicked mouth shut. He had said something about filial piety that looked calm on the surface but hid a blade within, angering Fox Two and earning himself a scolding.
The Fox Family's Two or Three Affairs [Subtitling Group Translation]
Fox Three: Second brother, save me!
Fox Four: What's the big deal? Let's see if I can't beat you half to death.
"Mother, what did Big Brother do this time? Tell me, and I'll bury him right now."
Lu Bei gave Fox Three a cold look, too ashamed to be associated with him. He went straight to Fox Two's back, kneading her shoulders and pounding her back. "This fellow's wicked intentions never die. Every day, he keeps thinking about what to do after you pass away, Mother. It's hilarious. I told him long ago that as long as I'm here, he won't get a single copper coin."
"Yes, you're both Mother's good sons."
Fox Two held her teacup and snorted irritably. "Have you eaten?"
"Not yet. Mother, do you have anything to eat here?"
"Apples."
"..."
Lu Bei could not understand why the Fox Spirits were so enamored of apples. Since it was not important, he did not continue the topic.
He had run out of things to say, but Fox Two had not. She raised her hand and beckoned to him. "Where's Mother's gift?"
"Gift? What gift?"
Lu Bei was baffled. He