So not only am I called uncle, but a little girl even used candy as an 'apology'?
Li Ke didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Then, he patted the head of the little girl who was almost certain to be Lux and placed the candy in her hand.
"It's okay. You don't have to apologize to me. Uncle overreacted just now. It has nothing to do with you, cute little girl."
But his words made little Shanna shake her head, and she put the candy back into Li Ke's bandaged hand. Just when Li Ke was about to tell her that he didn't blame her, Karina's voice sounded behind him.
"But after all, it was her fall that led to what happened just now. That's why grandaunt asked her to apologize to you. This is the family rule of the Royal Wei family. No matter how small the mistake is, we must make up for it and guarantee that we won't do it again … So if you don't accept her apology and accept the price she has to pay for it, then she'll be scolded when she goes back."
Karina held a teapot in her hand while the two maids went to get some desserts and plates. But her eyes were serious, and there was a hint of helplessness and reminiscence in them. And after seeing Li Ke's hesitant look, he added, "Don't worry.
"Back then, I thought I could hide it from my father and didn't give my favorite doll to the girl I accidentally knocked down. Because of that, I was punished by copying the family rules a hundred times. And before I finished copying, I didn't have any food to eat. And because of my deceit, all my dolls were taken away and given to the girl. Believe me, if you spoil her, she will be punished even more severely … Although I think the chances of Garen being punished on her behalf are higher. "
Li Ke had nothing to say to that. So he could only stare at Garen angrily and caress Shanna who was almost scared to tears by Karina. Then, he accepted the candy in front of her and put it into his pocket under Karina's reluctant gaze. But when he did so, he felt an indescribable sense of guilt under Shauna's pitiful gaze.
"Is this considered stealing a little girl's candy?"
But even though he had such thoughts, if the rules of the Royal Guards were really as strict as she said, then he could only make up for it later. Therefore, he tried his best to use a gentle voice to speak to the timid Shanna.
"I forgive you."
Although Shauna revealed an aggrieved expression and her eyes reddened when she saw her candy fall into Li Ke's pocket, she didn't cry or make a fuss. Instead, she nodded seriously and said the words that she had prepared for a long time.
"Thank you, respected Mr. Li Ke. Thank you … Thank you for your forgiveness.."
She was a little nervous, causing her to stutter a little. So after she finished speaking, she looked pitifully at her brother and the two maids beside her. She was afraid that they would say that her apology was not enough and ask her to take out her candy again and do it again. But whether it was Garen or the two maids behind her, they didn't seem to mind. This made the little girl heave a sigh of relief. Then, she hugged her doll tightly and looked at Garen.
Garen, who was about ten years old, sighed helplessly under the gazes of his younger sister and the two maids. He knew that his younger sister wasn't looking at him to cheer him on. Instead, she was looking at him because he hadn't handed over the item that she liked. That was why she had to watch over him to prevent him from getting away with it. But he still walked up to Li Ke, drew out a worn-out wooden sword from his waist, and presented it to Li Ke.
"I'm sorry that I didn't fulfill my responsibilities as a big brother, so please accept my sword as an apology. Please forgive my dereliction of duty."
Garen's voice was loud and clear. When he presented the sword to Li Ke, he puffed out his chest as if he was a glorious knight. This situation made Li Ke want to laugh. However, he also earnestly accepted the somewhat worn-out wooden sword from Galen's hand, and then sheathed it on his belt.
"I forgive you, honorable knight."
Garen nodded happily. Even though the reluctance in his eyes was clear since this was the sword that his uncle gave him, as a glorious warrior, he still had to prove his fearlessness, bravery, and courage. That was why he puffed out his chest again and corrected Li Ke's mistake seriously.
"First of all, thank you for your forgiveness. But I want to make it clear that I'm a fearless vanguard warrior, not a glorious knight like you think I am! In addition, I implore you to take good care of this sword on the account that we are both warriors full of glory. Because one day, I will use a better sword to exchange for this sword from you. "
Garen spoke seriously and Li Ke nodded seriously.
"That's right, honorable warrior Garen. I promise you that I will take good care of this sword and wait for you to exchange a better sword for it. "
That was why Galen mimicked Li Ke and nodded before turning to the maids behind him. But unlike how he treated Shauna, the older of the two maids, who had red hair, smiled and spoke in a gentle tone that was cruel to Galen.
"You didn't use the word 'you' when you spoke, Young Master Garen. So you will have to copy it when you return."
Garen's expression changed instantly. He waved his arms in a fluster and tried to explain to the two maidservants.
"B-But this is a conversation between two warriors! Big Sister Scarlet! We respect each other and there is no difference in strength between us. Our hearts are filled with honor and respect for each other. That's why I … "
But his voice gradually turned softer under the smiling gaze of the red-haired maidservant named Scarlet. Then, he became dejected as his younger sister, Lakshana, snickered. Because his long experience told him that it was best for him to keep his mouth shut. Otherwise, when his aunt, Teana, learned about what happened here, it wouldn't be as simple as copying etiquette books.
"Alright then …"
Garen's expression turned even more dejected. He couldn't help but kick the carpet under his feet lightly.
But because of this small action, the beautiful, red-haired maidservant smiled and spoke again.
"Pay attention to your etiquette, Young Master Garen."
Garen opened his mouth and wanted to say something. But in the end, he could only say one sentence helplessly.
"Got it."
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