When Hong Baixian returned home, the Ruan family was still arguing, but it had nothing to do with him. He had always been well-behaved.

His mother always says that if their personalities were swapped, things would be better.

The daughter is gentle and sweet, the son is a bit mischievous but it's fine. You can hit him hard, don't just scare him.

"Eight Immortals, where have you gone?"

"Go for a walk outside."

"Did you give your sister a heads-up?"

"Where did my sister go? Where is my sister? Mother, this time my sister has really gone too far. When you find her, you must have a good talk with her."

Gao Shengnan always felt something was off about this boy. Usually, when she pretended to hit her daughter, he would block her every time. Now, how could he be the one to主动 let himself punish her?

The three generations of the Ruan family were there, unyielding. Mrs. Hong's attitude was very good, but she believed in her own granddaughter who had been raised by her and didn't think she would act like this.

"Right now, Ruan Mingzhu is truly beaten quite badly. She can't really argue much. “Don’t worry both of you, when Qi Xing gets back, I will definitely give her a good scolding, and then bring her to apologize in person.”

"

Who knows if you're just putting on a show.

Gao Shengnan looked at Mrs. Ruan, “I, Gao Shengnan, always keep my word. Since that girl is back, I will definitely give her a good lesson. You two don't have to doubt that.”

"Hmph, if you want to cover for her, then we'll just tear our relationship apart. I've never seen such a domineering young lady from your family. She went out fine and came back like this? And the worst part is, her face is ruined."

"Rest assured, we've already sent people to look for him. As soon as Qixing returns, we will definitely come apologize in person." Mrs. Hong said.

However, if it cannot be found and recovered, then one cannot blame the Hong family for being dishonest.

It's really gone for good.

The main gate of the Prince's Mansion was tightly closed. No one was allowed in, regardless of their status. Anyone who dared to trespass into the Prince's Mansion was courting death.

"Hung Chi-hsing, you just wait! If you have the guts, don't ever come out for the rest of your life!" Gao Sheng-nü couldn't get in, so she could only shout from outside the Prince's Mansion.

I'm so angry!

Hong Tianyao pulled her arm, "Madam, Madam, Qixing might really not be here."

"You're all liars, you're nothing but a bunch of stinkin' whores! That little brat is my daughter. I don't know what she's capable of. She's not here, so why won't you let me in?"

No matter what people say outside, Hung Chi-hsing has settled down in the Prince's Mansion.

There's food and drink, and if nothing else, we can still climb over the wall to play with the Fu family children next door.

Although there was an age difference, she could still play with Miao Yu Yan.

The two of them hit it off.

Every time the two of them played tag, Tang Haoxing would take a book, though he pretended to read, his mind kept being drawn away by their laughter.

The Ruan family certainly wouldn't give up so easily, but they had no other choice. They could only go to the Hong family to make a scene, but now that the children of the Hong family were gone, the others were even more anxious.

Lady Hong is already too worried to see guests.

Everyone also felt that things were a bit serious, after all, Hung Chi-hsing was only such a young girl. If she really went out there and lived alone, it was very possible something could happen to her.

In this way, people who originally felt sorry for Ruan Mingzhu being beaten suddenly sympathized with Hong Qixing.

Some people also came out to say that it was Ruan Mingzhu who provoked Hong Qixing first, forcing him to take action.

The result even forced the little girl to be unable to return home, wandering alone. It's truly cruel.

The reversal of public opinion left the Ruan family somewhat flustered, unable to explain themselves despite their best efforts.

When he heard the sound of the wind outside, Hong Qixing smiled and looked at Tang Haojing, "You are indeed a prince. This method is good. It seems that my father was right. Sometimes you need to be soft, show weakness, and overcome strength with softness."

In this regard, his father is truly experienced. Otherwise, how could he have her mother completely under control?

The message, of course, was Tang Haojing's idea. Although he had the guards search for her, he wasn't lying; that's exactly how things were at the time.

He just used more mouths to speak the truth, and then embellished it slightly.

Hung Chi-hsin was having good food and drink here, and no one bothered him. It wasn't like the rumors outside claimed, where he suffered greatly; in fact, he had even gained a few pounds.

But she was tall and slender, her body toned from years of martial arts training. Even if she gained a few pounds, it wouldn't be noticeable. Her baby fat hadn't completely disappeared, giving her face an extra touch of youthful charm.

It was night, Gao Shengnan lay in bed, tossing and turning unable to sleep.

Hong Tianyao knew she was missing her daughter.

"Go to sleep, that little Qi Xing girl has gotten herself into big trouble this time. Even if you came back, I would scold her anyway."

"What are you yelling about? My family's kid was quite a nuisance anyway. I'm lucky he wasn't around when I was younger, or I probably would have beaten him up already."

Hong Tianyao suppressed a smile, "Then she was really over the top this time, beating someone that badly and not even going home?"

"If he doesn't come home, he must have been wronged," Gao Shengnan sighed. "Let me tell you, if Qixing really comes back, you can't scold him. Just scare him a little. Forget it, don't scare him either. Who knows how much hardship the child has gone through outside?"

“In the Prince’s mansion... Shouldn't be, right?”

"That poor orphan, it's a shame. If Jiujiao was still around, at least things would be better. But even Jiujiao is gone now. This Ruan family is so hateful, always picking on Qixing."

Hong Tianyao, hearing her say this, knew his daughter was not far from home.

"Sleep now, sleep."

"What do you mean sleep? She's my daughter, born after ten months of pregnancy!" Gao Shengnan sat up, becoming more and more unable to sleep. Her own daughter, she could beat her and scold her, but outsiders... they better stay as far away as possible.

"You too, with so many disciples, how could you allow someone to bully our daughter?"

Hong Tianyao wanted to say, he wanted to spoil his daughter, isn't it what you always said was bad to be too indulgent?

"With winter approaching, what will happen if Qixing kicks off the covers?"

Gao Shengnan's maternal love was overflowing at this moment. As a mother, how could she not love her daughter?

I was worried that my daughter's personality might lead to trouble before, but now that I haven't seen her for a while, I can't stop thinking about her.

It's not always a heartwarming scene of mother-daughter love, you know.

"What sound?" Gao Shengnan suddenly heard movement in the yard.

Hong Tianyao was taken aback, "How did I not hear that?"

"Yes, really! Could it be a thief? To dare steal things right to our house, I think they're looking for death!" Gao Shengnan said as she was about to go out.

"I'll go."

"What are you doing? You're really bad, what if you hurt her?" Gao Shengnan glared at him. "Wait until I catch that guy, then you can go out."

"Then wear more clothes, it's cold."

"It's too late." Gao Shengnan said, picking up the sword from her bedside table and rushing out.

"You little wretch, you still have the face to come back? Stop right there! Just wait until I cut off your paws!"

Hong Tianyao frowned, he felt that being a thief might be better!

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