Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite-Chapter 441 Different Personalities

But the Third Prince has grievances with his mother’s family, so he cannot be raised under Lin Wanyi’s name just like the others.

Thus, he suggested.

"If you feel alone and helpless, you might go to the Empress Dowager’s Palace more often. Her wisdom will surely guide you. Look at Ming Ruo, isn’t that what she did?"

Ming Ruo?

A sudden clarity and hope entered the bemused Third Prince’s eyes.

Yes, she too lost her mother concubine and was abandoned by her family overnight.

Even she can struggle for some opportunities in the harem and at the Empress Dowager’s place, maybe I can too.

With this thought, he sincerely said to the Second Prince.

"Thank you, Second Brother, for your words today. I will think about it seriously."

Hearing this, the Second Prince nodded.

As for what the Third Prince decides to do next, that is his business.

Having said all he could, the Second Prince had done all he could.

So, he offered a few words of comfort before leaving the Prince’s Residence of the Third Prince.

On the way back, Nanny Du didn’t say much.

Halfway through, the Second Prince spoke.

"Since we’re out, let’s go see Mother and the younger siblings."

"Yes."

So, the trio of master and servants changed direction, heading toward Yihua Palace.

At this moment, the Second Prince had no idea what seeds of disaster he had sown today.

If he knew that a moment of kindness would become the sickle cutting down his dearest one day, he wouldn’t have been so kind-hearted.

In Yihua Palace, the Second Princess and Fifth Prince had gotten addicted to playing with snowballs these past two days. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Every day they would play for almost half an hour before stopping.

Lin Wanyi was afraid that they couldn’t withstand the cold, so she constantly prepared brown sugar ginger tea for them.

The Second Prince smelled it as soon as he entered the door.

So he turned and went straight to the small kitchen.

Sure enough, Chunqi was busy inside.

Although there were already four cooks helping in the small kitchen these days.

But she still personally handled all the timing and seasoning.

After all, it was something to be eaten, so no carelessness could be tolerated.

Just as Chunqi turned around, she saw the Second Prince standing at the door with people.

Joy fluttered in her eyes as she spoke.

"Second Prince, how come you’re here? Are you hungry? Shall I make something for you to eat?"

She blurted out the words like pouring beans.

Such enthusiastic words made the Second Prince feel warm inside.

As expected, Aunt Chunqi was still the same, always worrying about whether he’d eaten well or felt hungry.

So he smiled and said.

"Aunt Chunqi, I want to eat your lamb stew pot."

Hearing this, Chunqi smiled with bent eyebrows and said.

"That’s easy. Later, let them go and get some lamb. I’ll cook it well for you, guaranteeing you’ll have your fill."

"Alright, then I’ll trouble Aunt Chunqi."

"The Second Prince is being too polite. It’s my duty to do this."

The master and servant exchanged smiles, and everything seemed to return to the beginning.

Back then, he was still a child, able to snuggle into his mother concubine Lin Wanyi’s arms and act pampered.

But now, he was an older brother, an adult.

So this long-lost feeling made him involuntarily smile.

Afterwards, he went to the main hall.

Before he even entered the courtyard, he heard the laughter and chatter of his younger siblings.

Instantly, his mood improved greatly.

Even his steps became larger.

Coincidentally, just as he saw the lively scene.

A snowball suddenly landed in front of him.

Startling Xiao Luzi behind him to jump out and stand in front of him.

The way he did it, acting like he was protecting the emperor.

"Second Brother!"

The first to spot the Second Prince was, of course, the "culprit" Second Princess.

She hurried over, glanced at the snowball on the ground, and couldn’t help but chuckle twice.

"It wasn’t me, it wasn’t me."

Then she mischievously pointed at the Fifth Prince, seemingly trying to place the blame on him.

Unfortunately, the Second Prince had sharp eyes and could see through it.

So he pretended to be angry and spoke to the Fifth Prince.

"Fifth Brother, being so naughty, I’ll report you to Father later, so he can properly reprimand you!"

Upon hearing the Second Prince’s teasing threat, the Second Princess immediately panicked.

It was just a joke, how could it escalate to the point of complaining to Father?

The Fifth Brother, though mischievous, got along with her the best.

So she hurriedly clutched at the Second Prince’s sleeve, anxiously explaining.

"It wasn’t him, it wasn’t him, it was me! Second Brother, it was me!"

Her anxious admission made the Second Prince unable to hold back.

He burst out laughing.

The Second Princess quickly realized.

She understood that the Second Prince was teasing her, so she stomped her foot and petulantly turned back to the Fifth Prince.

"Second Brother is mean. Fifth Brother, get him, get him!"

The Fifth Prince was someone who couldn’t resist his sister’s requests, especially the Second Princess.

Though they usually "opposed" each other often, he always listened to her instructions.

So, he hugged a hefty snowball.

He even deliberately retreated three or four meters, calling out loudly as he ran towards the Second Prince.

A stance as if to knock down the Second Prince.

Unfortunately, it was all show without substance.

Halfway through, he was halted by a cold glance from the Third Princess, instantly ceasing his antics.

With a couple of sheepish laughs, he changed direction.

He started to make a fuss with the Fourth Prince, who was seriously building snowballs.

The scene left the Second Prince a bit surprised.

He looked at the four younger siblings in front of him with a faint smile.

Each truly had their own personality.

The Second Princess was vibrant and lively, mischievous yet brave.

The Third Princess was much more composed and serene, not always joining in their playfulness, often observing quietly from the side.

Yet, she acted decisively without hesitation when needed.

The Fourth Prince was gentle and low-key, able to endure "loneliness."

Judging by the neatly arranged snowballs in front of him, he had no interest in "confrontation," preferring handicrafts instead.

But among them, the most notable was the Fifth Prince.

The cunning way he adjusted his actions based on people’s reactions was unmatched.

Such a calculating mindset was impressive for someone barely over a year old.

At a young age, he could already maneuver around his sisters in a clever manner.

It must be said, he was bound to be formidable in the future.

So he laughed and said.

"Fifth Brother, your skills are admirable even to me as your elder brother!"

Whether or not the Fifth Prince understood the Second Prince’s meaning wasn’t clear; he simply smiled and continued to play with the Fourth Prince.

But the Second Prince noticed that the snowball in his hand hadn’t been put down.

Uncertain of when he might launch a surprise attack.

With this thought, he couldn’t help but chuckle and shake his head.

"Where’s Mother? Is she resting inside?"

The Second Prince asked aloud.