The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 403

"Han'er, you child, even though you are the elder brother and should give way to your younger brother, you shouldn't be foolish enough to not dodge and let your brother push you down!"

Yi Zhaoyuan immediately scolded, stepping forward to hug the child and wipe his tears.

This remark made Ye Yun furious.

It's normal for two little kids to fight; a little coaxing would settle things. But here, she implied that the Fourth Prince had started it. Wasn't that deliberately trying to stir trouble?

Ye Yun couldn't be bothered to argue with her, mainly because she already knew who had struck first.

Since Yi Zhaoyuan insisted on making a fuss, her protective nature kicked in, and she felt compelled to fight back.

"Bai Zhu, explain what happened. The Fourth Prince is a bit temperamental, but he has never physically harmed anyone."

Ye Yun's tone was calm, but it was clear she was somewhat displeased.

Bai Zhu stepped forward, cupping his hands respectfully.

"Replying to Your Highness, it was actually the Third Prince who said that the Fourth Prince's rabbit was ugly and that Niangao was also unattractive. In the end, he made some remarks about being obsessed with toys and not becoming accomplished. The Fourth Prince didn't understand, so he went to ask his teacher for clarification, and afterward... he became quite unhappy."

"He then sought out the Third Prince to discuss it and said, 'You're not as good-looking as me, and Yi Zhaoyuan isn't as beautiful as you, either.' The Third Prince, feeling unhappy for a moment, pushed the Fourth Prince. After the Fourth Prince fell down, he got back up and bumped into the Third Prince, and then both young masters started crying."

At that moment, Yi Zhaoyuan's expression soured.

After all, she had just come up and blamed the Fourth Prince, but now the truth was that the Third Prince had instigated things first, which put her in an awkward position.

After glancing at Ning Chen's pale face, she gritted her teeth and began to hit the Third Prince's back.

"Why can't you behave? Why didn't you give way to your brother? How did I teach you? Did you forget everything about brotherly harmony? If anything happens to your Fourth Brother today, I'll make you pay!"

"Huiyue, quickly pull him away." Ye Yun calmly ordered.

This tactic of retreating to force a move wasn't going to work on her at all.

Huiyue understood and hurriedly protected the Third Prince in her embrace.

"Yi Zhaoyuan, although the Third Prince is the elder brother, he is still a child. When children make mistakes, adults should teach them properly; just don't really hurt them, or the Emperor will also be heartbroken."

Her words subtly indicated that the Third Prince's actions were due to Yi Zhaoyuan's poor teaching.

Moreover, although the Third Prince was Yi Zhaoyuan's child, he was also the Emperor's child. Whether he was beaten or not wasn't solely up to her.

At this moment, Ye Yun stepped forward, holding onto Nan Zhi's hand.

"Yi Zhaoyuan, rest assured. The Fourth Prince is sturdy; after falling like this, he won't be hurt. Besides, this rascal has a fiery temper and would have to retaliate. If it were someone else, perhaps there wouldn't be such back-and-forth."

"However, it seems the Third Prince did yield a little; otherwise, how could the small Fourth Prince have any chance to fight back? All in all, despite the fighting, brothers should still be close."