"How about this, to repay your mother’s kindness from years ago, I’ve always found myself unable to reciprocate."

"Seeing you today is like heaven giving me a chance to return the favor."

"Your friend Song Yingchuan, there’s no need for him to remain under Duke Huan’s guidance. Let him come directly to Prince Li Zheng Mansion, I’ll add him to the family registry, and raise him here as my legitimate grandson."

This is the best way she can think of to repay the kindness.

It’s well known that the Princess Consort values the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate, and does not permit the confusion of bloodlines.

Her own legitimate sons and daughters are strictly guided by her.

Those concubine children are now scattered, and she no longer concerns herself with them.

To willingly recognize a b*stard from the Concubine Mansion as her own grandson truly shows the Princess Consort’s sincerity.

Bai Zhi’er was somewhat surprised, then smiled and said, "Princess Consort is truly kind, but I cannot make the decision on this matter. I should ask my friend’s opinion first."

The Princess Consort looked at her and nodded approvingly, "You are right."

Just then, a maid’s voice came from the door: "Princess Consort, Young Master has come to pay his respects."

"Ming Yang is here? Quickly, let him in."

The door was pushed open, and the Heir Ming Yang strode in, tall and dignified.

"Grandmother." He bowed respectfully.

Bai Zhi’er raised her eyebrows slightly.

Just at the door earlier, he had a lofty demeanor.

In front of the Princess Consort, he knew to present himself in a proper way.

The Princess Consort smiled and welcomed, "Come, Ming Yang, let me introduce you to Miss Jing."

"Her mother was a benefactor of Grandmother, and this time Miss Jing is visiting Great Qin, you must entertain her well."

The Heir Ming Yang looked up at Bai Zhi’er.

He was momentarily startled.

Charming and beautiful, was his first impression of Bai Zhi’er.

However, Bai Zhi’er thought of his attitude toward Song Qingrui and her sisters, and gently turned away.

The Heir Ming Yang was taken aback again.

Why does this Miss Jing look as if she despises him?

Bai Zhi’er said to the Princess Consort, "Whatever is fun in the city, Qing Rui will take me, so there’s no need to trouble the Heir."

The Princess Consort laughed kindly, "You are too courteous and polite."

The Princess Consort seemed determined to foster a good relationship with Bai Zhi’er.

And she instructed the Heir Ming Yang to accompany her and occasionally visit Duke Huan Mansion, and take Guoguo out to play.

"Alright, no problem, Miss Jing, whenever you have time, I hope you’ll join us," the Heir Ming Yang said with a slight smile.

Bai Zhi’er still did not look at him.

She only looked at the Princess Consort and said, "I’ve been here for a while, if I don’t leave, Qing Rui and my friends will start worrying."

"Princess Consort, I’ll take my leave now." She nodded slightly and left with the Princess Consort’s permission. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The Heir Ming Yang furrowed his brows, seeing Bai Zhi’er give him such a cold shoulder.

He was a bit puzzled and also bid farewell to the Princess Consort, then immediately chased after her.

"Miss Jing—" he called out following her.

However, the more he called, Bai Zhi’er’s pace quickened, eventually almost running.

Bai Zhi’er thought Song Qingrui was still in the courtyard, yet upon leaving, she found Song Qingrui nowhere to be seen.

She could only keep walking forward, ignoring the person calling her from behind as if he were air.

"Miss Jing!" The Heir Ming Yang was anxious.

He simply quickened his pace and directly blocked her path.

Bai Zhi’er was displeased, "Why does the Heir Ming Yang block people’s way?"

Wei Mingyang was almost amused by anger.

"Clearly it’s you who’s running so fast, calling out to you doesn’t make you stop, how can you blame me for blocking the way."

In Bai Zhi’er’s eyes, a flash of disdain appeared, "Is that so, I didn’t hear you."