CHAPTER 258: CHAPTER 258: THE PRINCESS IS SO OBEDIENT, IT IS TRULY MY GOOD FORTUNE IN THREE LIFETIMES

Bai Zhi’er raised her bright, watery eyes and immediately saw her father.

She held a spoon in her mouth, waving joyfully: "Daddy~"

The ministers quickly bowed and paid their respects.

Yet some felt that the Emperor’s arrival was untimely.

Seeing that the Princess was about to finish the morning court duties, wouldn’t the Emperor’s arrival at this moment cause delays?

Bai Xilie hurried over and picked up the little one.

Even with the civil and military officials present, Bai Xilie still wore an apologetic expression.

He first apologized to his daughter.

"Zhi’er, Daddy was late, letting you, a little one, bear the burden. It’s all Daddy’s fault."

Bai Xilie tenderly wiped the milk off his daughter’s lips.

He heard from the palace attendant at Ruizhu Palace that Bai Zhi’er, to not delay the morning court, had attended on behalf of her father.

Bai Xilie felt extremely guilty inside.

On Bai Zhi’er’s delicate, jade-white face, a sweet and adorable smile appeared.

"It’s okay, Daddy. The minister uncles are very nice. They guided Zhi’er, and we have already completed a lot of memorials!"

The little one blinked her bright, watery eyes: "Daddy shouldn’t apologize either. Baby feels for Daddy’s hard work!"

Saying this, Bai Zhi’er stretched out her chubby arms and hugged Bai Xilie’s neck.

Historian Wang’s eyes were wet with tears: "What a scene of fatherly love and filial piety! I only regret not being skilled enough to depict this moment on paper, to my deep regret!"

His elder brother Wang Yi turned and glanced at him, his eyes full of disdain.

Historian Wang certainly knew how to flatter!

Bai Xilie rather appreciated it.

He held Bai Zhi’er and faced the courtiers.

"I arrived late. Although the Princess is young, she is intelligent and wise, alleviating worries for Great Chu and the nation, a fortune for me over three lifetimes."

"With the annual salary distribution approaching, given the Princess is a blessing star, I shall increase the salary of all beloved ministers by thirty, so you may have a good New Year."

The officials shouted: "Long live the Emperor, long live the Princess!"

Bai Xilie nodded satisfactorily.

He put the little one down, gently instructing: "Zhi’er, leave the rest to Daddy. You’ve been worn out."

"Daddy will have Qingmei take you back to Ruizhu Palace. I heard you came without eating much this morning, and I’ve already instructed the Imperial Kitchen to prepare a delicious meal for you."

Bai Zhi’er nodded her small head continuously upon hearing about the good food.

"Daddy, then Zhi’er is going back!"

The little one walked with cheerful steps, but paused suddenly when passing by Feng Fuce.

She looked at Feng Fuce, who was looking back at her with a cool brow.

Bai Zhi’er’s round eyes darted around.

She turned her head, softly asking Bai Xilie: "Daddy, can Brother Fu Ce take Zhi’er back?"

The surrounding ministers were even more perplexed upon hearing this!

The notorious Marquis Wan was feared by all children, yet the Princess didn’t seem afraid and even appeared willing to be close.

Bai Xilie knew the little one had some interactions with Feng Fuce.

As long as his daughter wasn’t opposed, he naturally had no objections.

So he indulgently nodded and then said to Feng Fuce, "Marquis Wan, accompany me on a trip and safely escort the Princess back to Ruizhu Palace."

Feng Fuce’s indifferent eyes betrayed no emotion as he slightly nodded: "Yes."

Bai Zhi’er then extended her small hand, tugging on his sleeve, and left with Feng Fuce.

The little one didn’t forget to very politely and obediently wave to each official before leaving.

"Goodbye, uncles~"