Fourth Master turned around to see that Ye Zao's eyes were already red and a bit swollen, tears still dropping relentlessly.
Amused yet heartbroken, he couldn't forget how Lady Li almost beat Lady Ye to death.
In his heart, he thought that this was due to Lady Li's bullying.
"Since it's nothing, go back now. Lady Ye, let us leave." Fourth Master, not bothering to pay attention to Lady Li, got up and said.
He couldn't very well chastise Lady Li over such a small matter—it wasn't worth it. But his words showed his protection for Lady Ye, which Lady Li also saw.
Knowing that Fourth Master would take Ye Zao, who cried without making a sound, away, the Elder Princess then took the Second Prince's hand and emerged from behind a cluster of flowers.
Just now, Father hadn't seen them, which was for the better...
Otherwise, how awkward it would be for Mother.
At this moment, the Elder Princess called out, "Mother..."
