The last words were almost murmured, but the Emperor still heard them clearly, and his eyes suddenly became like those of the Big Bad Wolf upon meeting Little Red Riding Hood.
Then he felt a pang of regret, wondering why this child couldnât be his own grandson.
"Hmm, youâre not wrong, but Iâm more formidable than your father. When I tell him to speak, he has to speak," the Emperor coaxed again. "Yangyang, when your Fourth Grandpa returns to the Capital City, would you like to go with him?"
The Emperor thought to himself that these two little lads from the Ye Family were quite amusing. Abducting one to the Capital would be good, and he could also take the opportunity to get a hold on that lad Ye Ziâan. As for which child to take, Yangyang seemed to be a better choice, since Lele appeared like an adult with eyes that seemed to see through many things.
"Fourth Grandpa, is your home in the Capital City?" Yangyang asked.
"Of course, Fourth Grandpaâs house is very pretty. Donât you like beautiful places? My garden is much bigger than yours, with more talking birds than you have, a larger house, tastier food, more servants at your service, and always someone to play with. How about it? Would you like to come to Fourth Grandpaâs house?"
Upon hearing this, Yangyang seemed thoughtful, unable to deny that he was somewhat tempted.
Seeing him hesitate, Lele grew anxious. His foolish little brother must not agree. When the Emperor wasnât looking, he tugged on Yangyangâs sleeve.
He had intended to shake his head, but then the Emperorâs gaze swept over, and he was forced to lower his head.
The Emperor thought to himself that this boy was just like his father, not cute at all.
Finally, Yangyang spoke up, "Fourth Grandpa, I donât want to go to your house; you donât have my handsome daddy or my mother and brothers. My mother is about to have a baby sister, and I want to stay home to look after her."
"You really wonât go? Fourth Grandpaâs house also has baby sisters. Your handsome daddy..."
Handsome daddy? What kind of title was that? The Emperor felt a wave of disdain, "Your handsome daddy, oh no, your father, and your mother will also come to the Capital City eventually, and youâll see them then."
The Emperor continued to entice him, but Yangyang was not pleased, "I donât want that, I want to be with my handsome daddy."
"Really not? I can also find you a few beautiful little girls to be your wives. There are many lovely girls in my house, and you can marry whoever you fancy."
This temptation was indeed greater, but for the sake of his handsome daddy and mother, Yangyang struggled but again shook his head, "Still not going!"
Seeing that his seduction had failed, the Emperor lost his interest in amusing the child and waved his hand, dismissing the two boys.
"Brother, do you know who this Fourth Grandpa is?"
Once outside, Yangyang immediately grabbed his brother and asked.
"Idiot, donât you dare speak nonsense in front of him, got it?"
"Why? Is he that powerful? He said that handsome daddy has to listen to him," Yangyang inquired.
Lele glanced around inadvertently before pulling his younger brother to the side and walking while speaking, "Do you know what an Emperor is?"
"Handsome daddy says itâs the most powerful person in Great Zhou," Yangyang pondered and replied.
"Right, if Iâm not mistaken, thatâs who was inside," Lele said, then cautioned his brother, "You must never tell anyone, okay?"
By this time, Yangyang was already gaping in shock, but seeing his brother glare at him, he hurriedly nodded, "I wonât tell, I wonât tell."
"Good boy, letâs go find our mother," Lele said.
After the two children had walked far away, the secret guard who had been following them returned and reported to the Emperor.
The Emperor snorted, "I knew that boy knew, even less lovable than his father."