Three people lay on three reclining chairs, with a heap of tea and snacks set beside them.
That was the first thing Xiao Zhan and Yao Ye saw when they arrived at Xiao Lin's courtyard.
At the sight, Xiao Zhan immediately covered his face.
How embarrassing!
Still, there was no denying that Xiao Lin and Xiao Li were grandfather and grandson through and through. Even their reclining postures were identical!
As for Ji Li, he had simply followed their example.
Of course, at that moment, the last of Yao Ye's suspicions vanished as well!
After all, what spy from an enemy nation would lounge so leisurely in a courtyard in the middle of the day?
Still, the sight clearly left Yao Ye somewhat taken aback.
Then she turned and saw Xiao Zhan covering his face.
"Ahem, Xiao Clan Leader, this..."
Yao Ye did not know what to say.
"My apologies for giving Your Highness such an embarrassing sight. Ever since my father recovered from his injuries back then, his health has remained poor, so he often needs plenty of rest.
"As for my second son, Xiao Li, he's exhausted after returning from three years of training out in the world. Naturally, he needs some time to rest as well."
Xiao Zhan began spouting nonsense without so much as blushing or losing his breath.
It had to be said that becoming the head of the Xiao Household had thickened his skin considerably.
Watching the head of the Xiao Household desperately make excuses for his father and son, Yao Ye could not help smiling.
Still, this did show her that the Xiao Household was certainly a harmonious family.
"I understand, Xiao Clan Leader."
To spare Xiao Zhan any further embarrassment, Yao Ye spoke without the slightest concern.
Whether she truly understood or