"Mother."
A boy of thirteen or fourteen hurried inside. He was handsome, with features as finely sculpted as a statue, and held a fluffy little white rabbit in his hands.
"Little Tangyuan, what brings you here? What are you holding?" Ye Tangtang's eyes curved into crescents at the sight of her darling son.
Little Tangyuan placed the rabbit in her hands. "Mother, this little rabbit is for you. Do you like it?"
"Of course I do!"
Ye Tangtang cradled the little rabbit, reluctant to put it down. "You're so thoughtful, Little Tangyuan. How did you know your mother liked little rabbits?"
"Mother, I'm grown up now. Why do you still call me Little Tangyuan?" Little Tangyuan protested under his breath.
"All right, all right, I won't call you Little Tangyuan anymore." Ye Tangtang set the rabbit on the table. "Where's your older brother?"
Little Tangyuan sat on a stool. "Mother, Emperor Father is still teaching him personally. Emperor Father says my brother is the future emperor, so he has far more lessons than I do. Poor Brother."
Ye Tangtang sighed. "Your brother really does have to work too hard."
Little Tangyuan patted his chest. "Mother, don't worry. I'll help my brother in the future."
"Mm, I believe in you."
Ye Tangtang knew why Jun Yuyuan was in such a hurry. He wanted to settle the affairs of the Court as soon as possible, then take her out to travel the world.
But her children had it so hard, especially Little Yuanxiao. He had been burdened with endless lessons from a very young age, and now he already possessed something of a young emperor's bearing.
"Mother."
Ye Tangtang turned and saw her Little Yuanxiao. His blue robes made him look all the more refined and distinguished.
"You're here, Little Yuanxiao! Come