Chapter 1193: Agreement

Mu Bowen really couldn’t think of a good way to improve their relationship. As these brats were living too well and didn’t seem to lack anything, he could only try the most ordinary method.

For example, when he saw some trinkets on the streets, he would buy them for the kids. As the children were still staying at Fan Zijin’s place, he did not get to see their reaction.

On the other hand, the more Bowen bought presents for them, the more he got used to doing this. Every day when he returned to the King’s Residence, he would get off the carriage and shop for a while before buying some small trinkets back. Even Yuanyuan and his two sons, who had barely just learned to sit steadily, received something. This made Yuanyuan exclaim that he was so happy it was like celebrating the new year every day!

Tiger Head and the others went to stay at Fan Zijin’s place for two days. As soon as it was the weekend, they ran back together.

The three younger ones went to look for Mu Bowen the moment they entered, expressing that they really liked the small gifts he gave them.

The three older ones looked at each other before going over.

Mu Bowen stroked the three little ones’ heads and looked up at the three older ones. “Little An, Tiger Head, Little Lion, I want to apologize to you. Back at the entrance of Pine Mountain Academy, I shouldn’t have forced you to come back without your consent.”

Hearing Mu Bowen apologize before them, Little An, Little Lion, and Tiger Head were a little embarrassed. They said sincerely, “Uncle, we were at fault previously. We shouldn’t have sneaked into your study and locked the door. Neither should we have caught a lot of insects and thrown them into your study…”

With a laugh, Mu Bowen said, “It’s fine, Uncle isn’t afraid of bugs. However, you mustn’t prank others like this in the future.”

The three older kids nodded. Wanting to continue his great undertaking of currying favor with them, Mu Bowen asked with a smile, “Since you guys are on leave tomorrow, do you want me to bring you out for an outing?”

The three little ones and Yuanyuan cheered when they heard that. Going out to play always cheered them up.

However, the three older kids shook their heads in unison and said, “Uncle, you can take our younger brothers. We’ll pass.”

Mu Bowen was puzzled. “Do you have any plans for tomorrow?”

Little An said embarrassedly, “Uncle Mu, because our teachers assigned us a lot of homework, we have to stay at home and do our homework.”

“Is that so?” Were these children so diligent?

This was different from what he had heard.

Mu Bowen glanced at his older sister, who was trying her best to play chess while referencing the chess book. Seeing zero reaction from her, he could only suppress his doubts.

Although he did not manage to invite the ones he wanted to apologize to, a promise was a promise. Thus, Mu Bowen still took the time to accompany the younger kids on an outing in the suburbs.

The next day, the three older kids woke up early. Tiger Head and Little Lion went to the martial arts arena early to practice boxing. Meanwhile, Little An held a book and recited it at the lake. As soon as he finished reciting for the usual duration, he immediately returned to the study to do his homework.

Seeing that they had started doing their homework early, Winter, who was serving the three of them, was so shocked that her eyes almost popped out. She hurriedly brought milk and snacks to the three young masters before slowly leaving the study.

As soon as she left the study, Winter hurried to the backyard.

Coincidentally, Qi Haoran was also on a break today. It was rare for him to have a day to slack off, and right now he was hugging Mu Yangling and sleeping soundly.

Winter pulled Spring over and whispered, “I’m afraid the young masters are going to cause trouble again.”

Spring’s eyelids twitched. She looked at the inner room and said in a low voice, “Keep an eye on them first. His and Her Highness aren’t awake yet.”

Extremely worried, Winter said unconfidently, “Do I have what it takes to keep an eye on the three young masters?”

Spring coughed lightly and held her hand to encourage her. “You can definitely do it.”

Winter could only go back with a bitter expression.

Fortunately, the three young masters did not intend to sneak away. They obediently did their homework in the study and ate breakfast.

Meanwhile, Spring had already reported to Qi Haoran and Mu Yangling. While Mu Yangling was arranging the breakfast items, Qi Haoran looked at the three of them in high spirits and asked, “What are your plans for today?”

Tiger Head looked at Little Lion, who lowered his head in deep thought. Little An looked up and explained with a smile, “We’re going out to play after doing our homework.”

Qi Haoran patted Tiger Head’s head. “Don’t keep looking at your older brothers. You have to have your own ideas, understand?”

Tiger Head defended himself. “I do have my own ideas. But since my idea is the same as theirs, I can just wait for them to explain.”

“Don’t you know that you look very sheepish when you gaze at them? Others will know at a glance that you’re up to no good.”

Little Lion and Little An immediately looked at Tiger Head accusingly.

Tiger Head’s face flushed red as he defended himself. “I’ve always looked at them like this. Daddy, you must have known that we were up to no good, that’s why you set a trap for us.”

Mu Yangling was drinking soup and almost spat it out.

Little An and Little Lion really glared at him now.

Qi Haoran was also so amused that he grinned, revealing a row of white teeth. He grabbed him and asked, “Come, tell Daddy what you guys are up to.”

Tiger Head shut his mouth tightly and remained silent.

Mu Bowen looked around and finally chose to come to the three children’s rescue. “Brother-in-law, let’s eat first and talk later. My older sister knows about this.”

Qi Haoran looked at Mu Yangling suspiciously.

Mu Yangling calmly picked up a steamed bun for him and said, “Eat.”

After breakfast, Mu Bowen left early with Yuanyuan and the three children. Qi Haoran interrogated Mu Yangling and the three older kids. “Tell me, what are you hiding from me?”

Mu Yangling sent the three older kids away. “Go do your homework. I’ll talk to him.”

Hearing this, the three older kids immediately fled.

“Heh, these brats sure run fast.” Qi Haoran turned to look at Mu Yangling. “Why didn’t you tell me that they’re causing trouble again?”

“Well, they’re not exactly causing trouble. They just want to acknowledge Lin Weide as their teacher.”

Since it was indeed not a big problem to become a disciple, Qi Haoran was relieved.

However, he was still a little curious. “There are so many teachers in the palace. Why would they want to acknowledge Lin Weide as their teacher?”

“Because people at the teahouse have been talking about Lin Weide and Chen Guangdi for the past two days. They think that Lin Weide is virtuous and upright. Most importantly, he likes to bring his disciples out to travel the mountains and rivers and teach them on the spot. Inspired by the interaction between Confucius and his disciples, Tiger Head is trying his best to become Lin Weide’s disciple.”

Qi Haoran’s mind was in a mess. He asked in a daze, “So is he trying to become the second Confucius or a second Confucius’s disciple?”

Mu Yangling looked at him in disdain. “Can your son be someone like Confucius?” How highly did he think of his son to say such a thing?

Qi Haoran jumped up and shouted, “Well, Lin Weide isn’t a second Confucius either. Isn’t this reason embarrassing? Mu Yangling, let me tell you, our family doesn’t have much of a reputation among scholars to begin with. Don’t let them ruin our reputation even more.”

Mu Yangling said calmly, “What’s there to be afraid of? Children’s words carry no harm. Besides, it’s always good for children to have ambitions. It’s just a matter of becoming a disciple. If they succeed, they’ll be happy. And if they don’t, it’s expected.”

Qi Haoran glared at Mu Yangling. “Then let me ask you, who else knows the reason for this?”

Mu Yangling looked at him, then pointed at herself and said, “And the guards following them. Don’t worry, their mouths are very tight. They won’t embarrass you.”

Relieved, Qi Haoran sat back on the chair and sighed. “Forget it, guess we’ll just let them go.” As long as they didn’t embarrass him, they could do whatever they wanted.

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