After spending so much time with his fifth sister, Teng's little mouth seemed coated in honey, growing sweeter by the day.
Having said his piece, Teng pattered over to his fifth sister and tilted his head up, asking for praise.
Jian Ruonan raised her thumb and stamped a little thumbs-up on his head.
Young Shi-shi snapped, "Teng, is that fair? Your second aunt has been sitting here without moving a muscle. What have I done wrong?!"
[When someone gets on your nerves, even their breathing is a crime!]
Young Shi-shi: "..."
"Second Aunt, if you're not wrong, does that mean this general's Imperial Sword is wrong?!" Jian Ruonan raised the Imperial Sword and surveyed everyone around her.
The onlookers from the Elder Branch nodded in agreement. The Imperial Sword was a gift from the emperor. How could it possibly be wrong?!!
Nan Nan was even less likely to be wrong.
Who was right and who was wrong was obvious at a glance.
Young Shi-shi: "..."
Jian Ruonan said, "Grandmother, settle this for us. Tell us who's at fault."
Suddenly singled out, the Old Madam broke into a cold sweat. "..."
"Fifth Girl, could you put down the Imperial Sword before we talk?"
Jian Ruonan handed the Imperial Sword to Chen Pozi. "All right. I always listen to Grandmother."
[Look, look! See how filial I am!!]
[The title of Great Xia's purest, most filial person belongs to none other than me!!]
[Who could possibly be more filial than me?!!!]
The Old Madam: "..."
Yes, yes, yes. You nearly killed this old woman with your filial devotion!
Once the Imperial Sword had been put away, Jian Ruonan looked at the Old Madam again. "Grandmother, tell me. Whose fault is it, really?"
Her hands gripped the table. She appeared to be wheedling, but