Fang Youzhen stayed behind because he had just seen Jiang Ying and Mu Xi arguing.

Jiang Ying briefly explained the incident to Bai Zhi’er.

Fang Youzhen was shocked: "She actually said that? It’s truly excessive. If I were there, I would definitely argue with her rationally. Miss Jiang, you did the right thing!"

Present were Prince Qing, Feng Fuce, and Fang Wushen, all frowning tightly.

They were infuriated by Mu Xi’s provocation, but more angered by the Second Young Master’s indiscriminate favoritism.

Prince Qing said irritably: "Why does this Qiyan seem so dull-minded ever since he was found? Why does he protect outsiders relentlessly?"

Fang Wushen frankly said: "Needs to be taught a lesson."

Bai Zhi’er’s dark, lively eyes already held a calmness.

"It’s okay, this time, I’m not bothered." she said openly.

And she addressed the friends present: "You all don’t need to scold the Second Brother because of me."

"He’s suffered so many hardships before, just returned to the capital, and hasn’t yet recovered his senses. I understand."

She felt there was no need to resent Bai Qiyang due to Mu Xi’s minor provocation.

However, she definitely wouldn’t be so kind or close anymore.

For those unripe relationships, just let them follow their own course!

On the other side.

Upon returning to Rui’s Mansion, Prince Rui and his wife closed the door and interrogated.

"What exactly happened? Why did Jiang Ying scold you for no reason? There must be a reason!" Prince Rui asked Bai Qiyang.

Bai Qiyang revealed the truth.

Mu Xi, with her head lowered, knelt on the ground and said: "Please don’t blame my brother, Prince and Princess Consort, it’s my fault, I was too talkative."

Princess Rui initially thought their quarrel had other causes, but unexpectedly, it was merely because of not enough food, such a laughable reason!

"Miss Mu, did Zhi’er ever embarrass you?" Princess Rui asked calmly.

Mu Xi shook her head.

Princess Rui was hence more puzzled: "Zhi’er is so easygoing and hospitable."

"This family banquet was originally held by her to welcome you two back to the capital."

"Since she never embarrassed you and took care of you repeatedly, if there’s something you don’t like to eat, you should just directly tell her."

"Qiyang has a grateful character. When you told him, he thought you suffered grievances! Isn’t that how the misunderstanding arose?"

To quarrel publicly over such baseless matters. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

It’s truly quite ridiculous!

Prince Rui, feeling helpless, pinched the area between his eyes.

Mu Xi, with her head lowered, had an expression that was unclear.

Only her tone was slightly choked with tears: "I’m sorry, it’s all my fault, I won’t dare to speak recklessly in the future."

Bai Qiyang watched her frightened demeanor.

He couldn’t help but say: "It’s all my fault! I shouldn’t have spoken to the Princess like that."

"I didn’t intend to cause trouble. Xixi told me she didn’t dare to speak to the Princess, so I wanted to bring her to adjust their relationship."

Prince Rui slammed the table: "What are you calling your sister, what princess, that’s Zhi’er, closer than your blood sister!"

Bai Qiyang pursed his lips, casting a sidelong glance at Mu Xi.

Since Bai Zhi’er’s birth, he hadn’t interacted with her.

Of course, he knew she was his sister, but the feelings weren’t as deep as with Mu Xi.

After all, in his most difficult times, it was Mu Xi who accompanied him.

When mountain bandits tried to starve him, it was Mu Xi who risked her life to bring him food.

But Bai Qiyang knew he truly did wrong.

Bai Zhi’er kindly organized the banquet, and he shouldn’t have quarreled with Miss Jiang.

Therefore, he said: "Tomorrow, I will go to the palace and apologize to my sister."