He was momentarily unhappy, but hearing the Emperor and Nanny Du's words, he realized that if he remained sulky, he'd only be troubling himself.
"Still angry?"
"Not angry anymore."
"Still upset?"
"Not upset anymore."
"Then about Lady Lin there..."
"I will pay my respects to Lady Lin three times a day—morning, noon, and night—and dine with her well, to ease her mind. I'll also make sure to watch over Second Sister, so she doesn't jump around Lady Lin carelessly, and be a good brother."
The Second Prince's declaration received a nod of approval from the Emperor.
With a small smile in his eyes, he then said,
"This autumn hunt, I'll take you along. In spring, follow your riding and archery master to practice well, understood?"
"Thank you, Father!"
The Emperor could see that the Second Prince's slight sulkiness stemmed from a lack of affection growing up.
Instead of gentle and pleasant guidance back and forth, better to give him something to do!
