The Southern Chu capital, Prince Sheng's residence
After Prince Sheng returned to Kyoto with Xiao Jingrui and Yuwen Nian, he introduced Xiao Jingrui to the other members of the Imperial Family. Xiao Jingrui also noticed that he bore some resemblance to the Southern Chu royals, and more or less concluded that he was indeed a member of the Southern Chu Imperial Family.
Seeing Xiao Jingrui looking dazed, Prince Sheng said earnestly, "Rui'er, have you thought about what you want to do with your future? If it's within my power as your father, I'll do everything I can to make it up to you."
Xiao Jingrui was in a foul mood. Hearing Prince Sheng, he replied impatiently, "You make it sound so easy. Then why didn't you bring my mother here? You can barely protect yourself, and Niannian has been hunted the whole way here. What could you possibly make up to me?"
Prince Sheng understood Xiao Jingrui's irritation, so he opened his mouth, then fell silent, unsure what to say.
Watching her father and brother argue, Yuwen Nian said anxiously, "Brother, Father really does have his reasons."
Xiao Jingrui was usually broad-minded. He had spoken carelessly because he was in a bad mood, and already regretted it. Hearing his sister speak up, he said apologetically, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. But the Crown Prince of Southern Chu has already started targeting you, Niannian. Why don't you come back to Great Liang with me?"
Seeing how quickly his son had regained his composure, Prince Sheng felt even more fond of him. But he knew that if he went to Great Liang, Xie Yu would likely hunt him down again.
As a father, he couldn't even protect his own children. He said guiltily, "Rui'er, this is all my fault. If I'd