Chapter 853: Diving Chapter 853: Diving Editor: Atlas Studios “If you want to eat lotus seeds, I’ll get someone to buy them for you.” The five children shook their heads together.

Little An said, “Aunt, we want to pick lotus seed pods.

We don’t want to eat lotus seeds.” The three children looked at her eagerly.

Mu Yangling snorted and said, “You’re not going to the deepwater area as long as I’m around.

Hmph, you guys stay on the ground obediently.” Little Bear shouted, “I can even hold my breath for 50 breaths in the water.

Coach said I’m very impressive.” “Haven’t you heard of an ancient saying?” Mu Yangling shook her head as she quoted.

“Even a good swimmer can drown in water.

You’re already so arrogant even though you barely know how to swim.

How can I let you go without worry?” Little Bear didn’t understand the ancient saying and turned to look at Little Treasure.

Little Treasure said in admiration, “Aunt was referring to the Divine Classic of Nan-hua, which says, ‘The skilled rider falls from his horse, the skilled swimmer drowns, the skilled drinker gets drunk, and the skilled warrior perishes in battle.’ Because they’ve lost their sense of caution, they act without fear, making them more prone to disaster.” Little Treasure explained the meaning of this sentence and turned to his four brothers.

“Now that you’ve learned how to swim, you don’t think that water bodies are scary and are confident that you can swim anywhere.

However, even those who are highly skilled in swimming often die in the water.

Even though you’re not capable enough, you’re already so arrogant.

Naturally, Aunt won’t allow you to go.” Little Bear looked up at his mother eagerly.

“Mother, we won’t be arrogant anymore.

Can we go now?” Mu Yangling snorted.

Did he think that she would believe him just because he said a few words?

Dream on!

Mu Yangling refused firmly and turned to leave.

Little Bear and the twins were wondering if they should roll around and beg for permission when Little An tugged at Little Lion and Tiger Head’s hands.

The twins immediately quietened down.

Little Bear sensed that something was amiss and turned to look at his three younger brothers, not saying anything else.

Mu Yangling thought that they had submitted and instructed the guards and servants to keep an eye on them.

The kids were not allowed to enter the water or take the boat again.

Then, she turned around and left.

Seeing that Mu Yangling had walked far away, the five children gathered together to discuss.

Seeing that the servants were staring at them covetously, the three young ones went to chase them away.

Tiger Head waved his hand and said, “Hurry up and leave.

Stand further away.” After chasing the servants some distance away, the five little heads gathered together.

Little Treasure said regretfully, “With Aunt watching us, let’s forget about this matter.” “No way.” Little Bear said first, “How can we give up halfway?” The three little ones nodded vigorously and looked at their two brothers eagerly.

“But if Aunt doesn’t agree and with those servants watching us, what can we do?” “I have an idea.” Little An raised his hand and said proudly, “My father is leaving the day after tomorrow.

Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt will definitely send him off.

When the time comes, we…” The children gathered together and whispered softly.

No one heard what they said.

The servants were worried the entire day, afraid that their masters would suddenly cause a huge commotion.

However, until the Crown Prince left in the afternoon, the five young masters didn’t do anything to make things difficult for them.

Although they were still frustratingly mischievous, what they were still doing was still within the tolerance limit of the Prince and the Princess Consort.

The servants heaved a sigh of relief.

Mu Yangling only thought that her reasoning had convinced the children, so she did not take this matter to heart.

At night, Qi Haoran returned sober.

Overjoyed, Mu Yangling spent some quality time with him and even forgot about what happened during the day.

The next day, their family entered the palace to bid farewell to Fan Zijin with the Emperor and Empress.

That night, everyone returned home after dinner.

Qi Haoran sent eight guards to Fan Zijin, all experts.

He was wondering if he should discuss with Fan Zijin when he sent him off tomorrow.

Then, he would transfer a few more of his men to Little Madam Xia’s side to protect her and Little An.

Meanwhile, Mu Yangling was thinking about how to comfort Little Madam Xia tomorrow.

Seeing as she had only been reunited with her husband for a month and now they were going to part again, she could imagine how sadly Little Madam Xia would cry over this.

Therefore, they did not notice the three children winking behind the two of them.

Fan Zijin set off at six in the morning.

So, at seven in the morning, Qi Haoran and Mu Yangling were already dressed and were sending him off at the city gate.

After Little Madam Xia came out with Fan Zijin, the group sent him to the Ten Mile Pavilion.

They only bid farewell reluctantly when the sun rose.

Seeing that Little Madam Xia’s eyes were already red, Mu Yangling stood beside her and patted her hand.

Fan Zijin bumped fist with Qi Haoran before turning around to look at Little Madam Xia.

He said to her in a low voice, “Take good care of Little An and things at home.

I’ll get someone to pick you guys up after I settle down over there.” Little Madam Xia agreed softly.

Fan Zijin looked in the direction of the capital and sighed faintly.

That brat, Little An, had been so clingy a while ago, and now he was ignoring him?

In fact, Little An had been leaving the house early and only returning late every day, appearing even busier than an adult like Fan Zijin.

Fan Zijin only thought for a moment before patting Qi Haoran’s shoulder and saying in a low voice, “Help me take care of Little An.” “Don’t worry, I’ll teach him like he’s my own son.” At the thought of Little Bear and the twins, Fan Zijin opened his mouth but did not say anything to object.

Having said all that he had to say, he turned around and walked towards the carriage, then waved his hand to bid everyone farewell.

The three of them watched Fan Zijin’s carriage disappear before getting into their own carriage and slowly traveling back.

Mu Yangling looked at the sky and said, “It’s already nine in the morning.

We have to leave quickly before the sun gets scorching.” Seeing that Little Madam Xia was still sad, she hooked an arm with her and said, “You should stop crying.

What if Little An sees your reddened eyes when we go back and evokes his emotions?

What if he cries too?

“That child won’t stop crying once he starts.

Now that he’s awake, I wonder if he’s clamoring for his parents at home.” Little Madam Xia forced a smile and said, “That child has been playing like crazy recently.

Before he went to bed, he shouted that he wanted to play with Brother Tiger Head and Brother Lion.

When he woke up, he immediately asked for Brother Tiger Head and Brother Lion before he even opened his eyes.

How could he still remember that his father was leaving?

When I went out today, I instructed the servants to send him to your place after he wakes up and let him play with Little Bear.

He definitely won’t cry.” Speaking of the children, Mu Yangling also had a headache.

“Little Bear hasn’t been going to school recently and is about to go crazy from playing.

I was just telling my husband that I’ll send him to the palace to study with Little Treasure in two days.

The twins also have to start practicing martial arts to hone their patience.

Otherwise, there is bound to be chaos in the Prince’s Residence.” As they talked about the children, Little Madam Xia’s mood improved a little.

The two of them chatted and laughed in the carriage.

After sending them back to the Prince’s Residence, Qi Haoran was about to say that he was entering the palace when he saw Xiao Ting stumbling out of the backyard and shouting, “Not good, not good.

Your Highnesses, the young masters have jumped into the water.” Qi Haoran rolled his eyes on the horse and said, “Doesn’t that happen like 40 to 50 times a day?” Ever since they learned how to swim, the three children had been jumping into the water every day.

“No, the young masters jumped off the boat this time, not far from the center of the lake!” Qi Haoran and Mu Yangling’s expressions changed.

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