The Imperial Guard ca up to pull Prince Kang away.
He struggled anxiously, "Imperial Brother! I have a request!"
Prince Kang knelt down with a thud, and under the straw hat were eyes filled with bloodshot veins.
Seeing his disheveled stubble and haggard appearance, Bai Xilie ultimately could not bear it.
"Leave the item outside; co in and speak." Bai Xilie flicked his sleeve and led the way into the Imperial Study Room.
After Prince Kang entered, he bent his knees and knelt down to Bai Xilie.
"Imperial Brother, did you know that Marquis Wan took Zhi’er and... Lady Yang Shan to Nanfeng Pavilion last night?"
Bai Xilie picked up the morial beside him and looked at Prince Kang.
"Yes, what’s the matter?"
Prince Kang was surprised, "Since you knew, why didn’t you stop it? That kind of place is not suitable for Zhi’er!"
Bai Xilie chuckled, "I know what you’re worried about; this was Zhi Bao’s idea."
"In the past, you enjoyed the brothel’s rrymakers, so why can’t Lady Yang Shan go to Nanfeng Pavilion to hear a tune? Third Brother, one must not be so selfish."
"One must know to treat others as one wishes to be treated." Bai Xilie scoffed coldly.
Prince Kang froze, "It was Zhi’er’s idea all along..."
Bai Xilie lowered his head and continued to and the morial.
His voice was deep and authoritative, "Before Marquis Wan went, he reported to , and I also arranged for the Imperial Guard to clean out the unsavory elents of Nanfeng Pavilion."
"They went just to listen to music. What you enjoyed in the past, can you not accept if Lady Yang Shan enjoys it?"
Prince Kang did not expect his second brother to be completely unsupportive of him.
He beca frustrated and stomped his foot, saying, "Imperial Brother! You know Hui Niang’s character; she is pure and kind. What if those unscrupulous n at Nanfeng Pavilion deceive her with sweet talk?"
"She’s already been hurt by , and I cannot let her be deceived by other n again!"
Bai Xilie put down the red seal and laughed coldly.
"You know you inflicted emotional wounds on her and still you chose to confuse yourself over a woman of unclear origin, contemplating abandoning your family and household."
"With Zhi’er watching, you need not worry; after all, Li Huiniang is no longer your wife."
"Reflect properly during this period."
Prince Kang hung his head.
He was deeply regretful.
"I don’t even know what’s wrong. During that period, it seed like a voice and a thought whispered to constantly."
"As if I had to choose one thing, or else sothing bad would happen."
Speaking up again, Prince Kang angrily pounded his head.
"I am really stupid, foolish! I definitely drank too much ordinarily, and my mind isn’t functioning well."
Seeing him hitting himself, Bai Xilie furrowed his brow and scolded, "If you’re going to hit yourself, do it at ho; don’t disturb here."
Prince Kang turned dejectedly, ready to leave.
Bai Xilie called out to him.
"Wait."
Prince Kang stopped in his tracks and turned back to look.
Bai Xilie stood up and took a jade pendant from a box on the treasure rack behind him.
This jade pendant was entirely erald green, like jade molded from ice and snow, seemingly giving off a cool, clear light.
He handed the jade pendant to Prince Kang.
"This is the Protective Jade Pendant left to by Jing’er before she departed years ago. She said it can cleanse all impure thoughts and drive away the Heart Demon."
"You’ve been so confused and careless lately; you should calm yourself and wear this for a while."
Prince Kang, overwheld, extended his hands to receive it.
Bai Xilie paused and warned with a frown, "Guard it carefully; don’t break it. Jing’er’s things are more precious than your life."
Prince Kang sweat nervously, "Understood, Imperial Brother."
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