CHAPTER 497: CHAPTER 497: A PRINCESS OF THE REALM IS TRULY DIFFERENT

The manor of Eldest Heir Bai Xuanmo was nestled amidst the green mountains in the suburb.

Bai Zhi’er was carried off the carriage by her brother, and as she looked up, she saw a gate with dragons and phoenixes carved into it.

In these mountains, accompanied by lush forests, it seemed like a fairyland.

"Wow~" The little one exclaimed, "Brother’s residence is so big!"

Bai Xuanmo smiled, indifferent.

"Initially, Imperial Uncle rewarded it to me to cultivate a medicinal herb garden here, specifically for growing herbs."

"Unfortunately, the soil here is poor, and everything I planted died, but the bamboo stubbornly survived. Over time, I just left it be."

As he spoke, a woman who looked like a housekeeper emerged from inside the gate.

She was dressed in blue-patterned cloth, her hair neatly tied at the back, with perfectly jet-black locks.

At first glance, one could tell she was a capable person.

The woman walked quickly and said, "Greetings, Young Master, greetings, little princess."

Bai Xuanmo looked on with narrowed eyes and calm demeanor, and said to Bai Zhi’er, "This is Aunt Qiao, the housekeeper of the manor. She’s been with me for two or three years now, and is trustworthy."

"If my sister needs anything, feel free to instruct her."

Bai Zhi’er blinked her big eyes and obediently greeted, "Hello Aunt Qiao, I am Zhi’er~"

Aunt Qiao smiled, her eyes bending into crescents, with shallow wrinkles at the corners, yet she didn’t appear old, only more amiable.

"The princess is really sensible; allow me to accompany you around the manor."

Bai Zhi’er held Tang yuan and followed behind her.

Along the way, Aunt Qiao smiled as she reported the manor’s situation to Bai Xuanmo.

"It’s been quite a while since Young Master visited, and you wouldn’t know; the Bai Lan here recently blossomed a new flower, everyone was quite pleased."

"We’ve all thought perhaps the previous planting methods were incorrect, which caused the herbs to wither."

"In the future, we’ll study more extensively, ensuring these plants thrive, and invite Young Master to see."

Bai Xuanmo, in his striking red robes, was notably handsome.

He glanced around, speaking casually, "It’s alright if they don’t grow; I’ve noticed the bamboo is thriving, so we’ll use it to feed the panda Zhi’er holds."

Bai Zhi’er puffed up her cheeks, correcting, "Brother, it’s called Tang yuan!"

Aunt Qiao turned back to see the little panda dozing in Bai Zhi’er’s arms.

She smiled with curiosity, "The little panda that Princess keeps is adorable indeed."

However, pandas were rarely seen, and few could capture them to keep like cats and dogs.

Aunt Qiao couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe.

After all, being a Princess of a Country makes one different.

They passed through winding corridors and circled past pavilions and towers.

Aunt Qiao led Bai Zhi’er and the others through a Gate.

An expansive bamboo forest stretched out before their eyes.

In the sunlight, the bamboo was lush and green, with leaves swaying gently in the breeze.

Originally lazing and dozing in Bai Zhi’er’s embrace, Tang yuan seemed to have its soul stirred awake by something.

In an instant, it became alert and scrambled to the ground, swiftly scampering to the bamboo, using both hands and feet to embrace a bamboo root and gnaw.

However, Tang yuan was still small; its teeth weren’t sharp enough, and it only managed to gnaw off some fragments after half a day.

Bai Zhi’er’s silvery laughter rang out, continuous and joyful.

Bai Xuanmo, seeing this, instructed Aunt Qiao, "Go call someone to cut a bamboo stalk, split it into sections for my sister’s panda to taste."

Aunt Qiao promptly responded with a smile.

Bai Zhi’er then sweetly said, "Thank you, brother, on behalf of Tang yuan!"

Bai Xuanmo raised his eyebrows, "So, are you willing now to say you missed your brother?"