CHAPTER 617: CHAPTER 617: FROM NOW ON, YOU’LL BE CALLED XIAO LI

Bai Zhi’er named it Xiao Li.

Xiao means sky, while Li represents black and is related to the term dawn.

The little one reached out and touched the head of the Black Snake.

"Make sure to cultivate well, from now on we’re family."

Just then, a call came from afar from Bai Daoyan: "Sister, where are you? It’s time to go!"

Bai Zhi’er quickly waved her little hand: "Xiao Li, we’ll meet again some other day!"

After she ran out of the room, she suddenly remembered something and peeked back with her chubby little face.

"In a few days, they’ll start construction here. If you’re afraid of the noise, you can hide first, just don’t scare people!"

With that said, the little one walked briskly towards her brother.

The Black Snake stared at her back, flicked its tongue, and then climbed onto the beam, gradually disappearing.

Meanwhile, at the Fang Mansion.

Bai Yaoyu brought Jun Kuang to visit the injured General Fang.

Upon seeing the Third Young Master, General Fang hurriedly tried to get up to pay respects.

"Your Highness..."

"No need for formalities, General. Healing is the priority." Bai Yaoyu raised his hand to indicate to forgo the formalities.

General Fang then lay back down.

His body had multiple wounds down to the bone, but those that could have taken his life were gradually healing.

Fang Youzhen said beside him: "The Emperor also arranged for the Imperial Physician to check my father’s wounds every day. With the Emperor’s blessing, my father is recovering quickly."

Bai Yaoyu nodded, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, appearing very handsome.

"It’s also thanks to General’s good fortune that he survived such a calamity, surely there will be blessings to come."

Fang Wushen added, "It’s just that we still haven’t found out who the mastermind is, which is infuriating."

"There’s even a rumor going around that they found Prince Qing’s token on the assassin."

Prince Qing is Bai Xilie’s fourth younger brother and also Bai Yaoyu’s uncle.

Hearing this, General Fang immediately glared at his son.

Fang Youzhen continued, "Those with ulterior motives are spreading these rumors to sow discord, they cannot be trusted."

Bai Yaoyu nodded: "I heard my Uncle has already assigned the case to Marquis Wan, so we should have results soon."

After some pleasantries, Bai Yaoyu prepared to leave, and General Fang quickly instructed Fang Youzhen and Fang Wushen, the siblings, to see them off.

The group walked out of the door, and under the corridor, Fang Youzhen, along with his brother, solemnly bowed to Bai Yaoyu.

"Last time, it was thanks to the Third Prince’s help. Today, we have prepared a modest feast at the mansion and hope the Third Prince can stay and taste it."

Bai Yaoyu smiled, his expression was as bright and vigorous as a clear and moonlit night.

"No need for a meal, I still have to take A Kuang to the academy to read. Besides, if there’s anyone to thank, it’s my little sister Zhi’er, because of her blessing, everyone was safe and sound."

Upon mentioning Bai Zhi’er, Fang Wushen seemed very excited.

"We must properly thank sister Zhi’er some other day!"

Perhaps his voice was too loud, Bai Yaoyu coldly glanced at him sideways.

In the end, they didn’t stay much longer and said their goodbyes.

In the departing carriage, Bai Yaoyu asked Jun Kuang: "My uncle is elusive, and no one knows where he is now. Do you think General Fang’s assassination might really be his doing?"

After all, Mingyang Academy is an important institution cultivated by the court for officials.

Jun Kuang’s smile was gentle, his handsome eyes revealed a maturity beyond his years.

He spoke slowly, "There’s no need for Your Highness to engage in baseless speculation."

Bai Yaoyu reflected, "Good thing I don’t have to investigate this. Let Marquis Wan have the headache."