Jin Kingdom
Prince Yu's Residence
Today was the day Xiao Yu held his housewarming banquet.
All the court officials came to join the festivities, whether they were on good terms with Xiao Yu or had grudges against him.
Everyone at Prince Yu's Residence was run off their feet.
Only late into the night did the guests gradually finish leaving.
At the entrance,
the Crown Prince lingered over his farewell, his eyes full of reluctance.
He looked at Xiao Yu, his lips pressed together.
He asked softly, "Young Imperial Uncle... may I visit Prince Yu's Residence often from now on?"
Xiao Yu paused.
He raised his eyes and looked at him.
"Of course. You're always welcome at Prince Yu's Residence."
The Crown Prince's eyes flickered.
Seeing that Xiao Yu had not grown distant after moving out, he finally felt his worries ease.
"Then go on inside, Young Imperial Uncle. I'll head back."
"Be careful on the road," Xiao Yu reminded him.
"Qi'an."
Second Uncle Xiao stepped out of a corner.
"Now that you've moved out, remember to keep in touch with your second uncle," he said pointedly. "After all, we're the ones who are truly family!"
Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and replied casually, "...You're right, Second Uncle."
Family? The sort of family who hands your enemies the knife to stab you with?
In my previous life, when Father and the others were falsely accused of treason, wasn't it Second Uncle himself who gathered and submitted the 'evidence'?
Second Uncle Xiao seized the opportunity. "Yun'er, come here and greet your cousin-uncle!"
No sooner had he spoken than a child of around eleven or twelve emerged from a corner, looking sleepy and dazed.
She looked at Xiao Yu, her gaze briefly wavering.
She pressed her lips together.
She did not know