When Xiao Jinyi heard Meng Jiyao's words, he took a jab at Xiao Yuanqi. "Brother, look how generous my sister-in-law is. Then look at you—I actually have to ask."
"Don't push your luck, you brat. Do you believe I'll sweep you out of here with a broom?"
Xiao Jinyi shut his mouth. He was still waiting for Xiao Yuanqi to give him something, so he couldn't afford to truly anger him.
Seeing that he had settled down, Xiao Yuanqi gave a smug huff. "As if I couldn't keep you in line."
Having achieved his goal, Xiao Jinyi no longer wanted to stay.
"Brother, I still have to tell our other brothers the good news, so I won't linger. You and my sister-in-law can keep enjoying the scenery!"
Xiao Yuanqi stood up as well when he saw him preparing to leave. "I'll come along and join in the fun."
Xiao Jinyi rolled his eyes, speechless. "You finally have some free time. Can't you spend a little more of it with my sister-in-law? Why do you have to tag along with me?"
"Who said I was going alone?" Xiao Yuanqi looked at Xiao Jinyi as though he were an idiot. How could he possibly go watch the fun by himself? Naturally, he would bring Meng Jiyao along.
Xiao Yuanqi wanted to take Meng Jiyao along to watch the fun, but she had no desire to embarrass herself with the two brothers.
"I won't be going. It's rare for me to have half a day to myself, so I plan to go chat with Mother."
Meng Jiyao's words made Xiao Jinyi and Xiao Yuanqi, Empress Lin's own sons, seem terribly heartless.
Shamelessly, Xiao Yuanqi reasoned that Meng Jiyao was his wife, so her keeping Empress Lin company counted as him doing it too.