He wanted to say what kind of education Zaozao was receiving, but seeing the serious expressions of the mother and son, he found it difficult to criticize.
After all, pursuing beauty isn't wrong.
The Fourth Prince had also wanted to eat, but seeing that the Fifth Prince didn't, he refrained as well.
He did feel quite regretful about it though.
However, he remembered Mother's teaching that when seeing Imperial Father, one must be sensible and obey, without causing any trouble.
When Ah Ling and Xiao Tingzi returned and reported Ye Zao's plan to stay by the seashore overnight, Ah Yuan, without a word, directed the servants to start gathering items.
Firstly, ample warm clothing was necessary—though it was summer, the winds by the sea were strong, and it would surely be cold at night.
Secondly, they prepared various snacks that the master enjoyed, which the Fifth Prince would also eat.
