"Mother … Xiao Bao didn't think it through. Xiao Bao knows his mistake." Mo Xiaobao admitted his mistake with a bitter face. He had hurriedly sneaked in to find Mo Suiyun and indeed didn't say anything. Perhaps he knew that the Shadow Guard was following him, so he was so fearless.
"What did you do wrong?" Ye Li asked.
Mo Xiaobao obediently lowered his head. "Xiao Bao shouldn't have sneaked out without telling Mother and Father. I shouldn't have come back too late and forgotten to let someone report and make Mother worry. I shouldn't have sneaked out to find the little Emperor of Da Chu State …"
Looking at her son's lowered head and pitiful appearance, Ye Li's heart softened. She raised her hand to rub his little head. "Mother and Father didn't hide the big matter in Glass City from you. You also know that the Queen and Prince of Nanzhao were held hostage by Mo Jingli. Right now, Mo Jingli and Mo Jingyu's relationship is unclear, yet you still sent yourself to him. What if Mo Jingli injures you in a life and death struggle? What will you do then? "
"Mother, this child was wrong." Feeling his mother's worry, Mo Xiaobao felt even more guilty. He felt that Mo Suiyun was very foolish and slow-witted and wanted to find him to get some information. He thought that in broad daylight, even if Mo Jingyu and Mo Jingli colluded, they wouldn't dare to do anything to him. However, he forgot that a cornered dog would do something desperate. If Mo Jingli completely lost his rationality and wanted to fight to the death with the Prince Ding Mansion, he, who ran into Da Chu State's posthouse, was the best bargaining chip.
Ye Li raised her hand to knock his little head. She calmly said, "Since you know your mistake … You'll be grounded for three months. Write thirty pieces of calligraphy every day and bring them to your Eldest Uncle for inspection. "
"Mother …" Mo Xiaobao really wanted to cry. Of all the punishments, Mo Xiaobao hated being grounded the most. He couldn't leave his own courtyard, and no one would go find him to play. Only the teachers took turns to teach him. Not to mention the thirty pieces of calligraphy. Unlike copying books, the requirements for practicing calligraphy were much stricter. His eldest uncle, who was good at calligraphy, was even more strict about this. When Mo Xiaobao first started practicing calligraphy, there were times when he couldn't find a single piece that satisfied Xu Qingchen. In other words, out of the thirty that his mother said, he might end up writing forty or even a hundred.
Ye Li looked at him indifferently, smiling without saying anything. Xiaobao instantly knew that there was no hope for his mother. He could only stare at Mo Xiuyao who was not far away. "Lord Father …"
Mo Xiuyao sat up and raised his eyebrows at Mo Xiuyao, who was looking at him pleadingly. He smiled calmly and said, "Li, it's not appropriate to punish Xiaobao like this." Ye Li raised her eyebrows and looked at Mo Xiuyao in surprise. Normally, if he saw her punish Mo Xiuyao, he would only complain that the punishment was too light. It was already good enough that he did not add fuel to the fire. This was the first time she had pleaded for Mo Xiaobao.
"How is it not appropriate?" Ye Li asked.
Mo Xiuyao softly said, "In two days, it will be Lin 'er and Xin' er's first birthday banquet. At that time, Xiaobao, as the older brother, will be grounded. Wouldn't that be … a joke to outsiders?"
Ye Li frowned. For such a large banquet, Mo Xiaobao, as the little heir of the Prince Ding Mansion, would not be able to attend. But this was not a big deal. She could just let him out when the time came.
Mo Xiuyao walked to Ye Li's side and sat down. He smiled and said, "I know that you are worried about Xiaobao's safety, so you want to ground him. But, Xiaobao is no longer a child. This time should be an accident. Isn't that right, Xiaobao? "
Seeing Lord Father plead for him, Mo Xiaobao was overjoyed. He nodded and said, "Yes, mother. This child did not come back late on purpose. This child heard something very important at the post house. "
"Let's hear it." Ye Li nodded.
Mo Xiaobao hurriedly told her what he heard at the post house and his conversation with Mo Suiyun. Then, he said, "So, this child was afraid that if the guards of the Da Chu State found out, wouldn't it alert the enemy? So … so I waited until the sky turned dark before leaving the post house with Qin Lie. Mother, this child really knows his mistake. "
Ye Li's expression changed slightly, "Mo Jingli is in the post house. Why didn't you let someone come out to report? If something happened … "Mo Xiuyao raised his hand to hold Ye Li's slightly cold hand. He looked at Mo Xiaobao and said," So, you and Mo Suiyun have reached an agreement? "
Mo Xiaobao said somewhat helplessly, "My Suiyun doesn't believe me. Someone must represent Lord Father to make a trip. "
Mo Xiuyao pondered for a moment and nodded, "I'll let Han Mingyue make a trip later." After speaking, he patted Mo Xiaobao's head and said, "You did very well. Lord Father is very pleased. But … you were still a bit rash. Li, let's move his punishment to half a month later. "
"Lord Father!?" Hearing this, Mo Xiaobao wailed. Didn't Lord Father plead for him? Why … why did he still have to be punished?
Mo Xiuyao looked at his son with a radiant smile and asked softly, "What's wrong? Are you not satisfied? Then why don't we follow your mother's suggestion and ground him from tomorrow onwards? "Mo Xiaobao immediately wilted. He shook his head dejectedly and said," No, thank you Lord Father. "
Mo Xiuyao nodded in satisfaction and said, "This is Lord Father's good son. Be good. Go back and eat your meal and rest."
Despicable! Mo Xiaobao looked at Mo Xiuyao from a place where Ye Li couldn't see.
Mo Xiuyao smiled back: You did something wrong and got caught by your mother. What does it have to do with I?
You clearly said that you'd leave Mo Suiyun's matter to me!
I didn't say you could come home in the middle of the night.
Once again defeated by Lord Father, Mo Xiaobao silently ground his teeth and obediently asked to leave. "Mother, Lord Father, this child will leave." Ye Li nodded and sighed. She rubbed her son's hair and said, "Go back and rest early."
Seeing Mo Xiaobao leave, Ye Li helplessly sighed. Mo Xiaobao was too smart and learned a lot. She didn't want to restrict him like this. But he was still too young. His personality couldn't help but have a bit of a child's impulsiveness and willfulness. It made people worry.
Mo Xiuyao hugged her and softly comforted, "Don't worry, Xiaobao will slowly grow up. When I was his age, I couldn't even compare to him." This could be considered the highest praise Mo Xiuyao could give to his son as a father. It was a pity that Mo Xiaobao would never know.
Ye Li leaned in his embrace and lightly nodded.
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