[1] Transmigrated Into a World of Villains

The Third Prince's face twitched. Having children isn't as simple as just saying it.

"Stop playing chess and get out of the palace to keep an eye on the Seventh Prince. Find a way to get involved in suppressing the bandits this time, and try to seize some credit for yourself."

The Third Prince waved his hand dismissively. "Mother, you're overthinking it. I'm the chosen one. There's great fortune awaiting me in the future."

Concubine Hui was so frustrated she wanted to knock some sense into him. "Great fortune, my foot!"

The Third Prince opened his mouth. He really did have great fortune.

He could even hear his younger sister's thoughts.

But... should he tell his mother about this?

"Were you even listening to what I just said?" Concubine Hui asked, exasperated.

The Third Prince blinked, confused.

Concubine Hui nearly wanted to smack him. "Take this token and go to Mount Taibai to find someone. When they see this token, they'll help you. You mustn't let the Seventh Prince steal the credit for suppressing the bandits. It's time for you to make your mark. Go!"

"Mother, you have connections on Mount Taibai? Isn't that a bandit hideout? Are you in cahoots with them?" The Third Prince asked in astonishment.

Concubine Hui rolled her eyes. "Is that something you should be worrying about right now? I'm telling you to go, so just go! Do you think I'd harm you?"

She wouldn't dare collude with bandits. She just happened to have a bit of a connection there.

Either way, someone would eventually deal with the bandits, so why shouldn't the credit go to her son?

...

Time passed quickly, and soon enough, Ah Bao was already six months old.

Early the next morning, Di Zian climbed through the window into the side room, going straight to Ah Bao.

Ah Bao had just woken up, her eyes not fully open yet, when she saw Di Zian, who was sporting a pair of dark circles under his eyes.

Ah Bao grinned and giggled.

"Brother, are you here to steal me again?"

Di Zian thought Ah Bao was such a clever little one.

"Shh, little sister, how about brother sneaks you out of the palace today?"

Ah Bao seemed to understand, nodding her head and happily waving her hands and feet.

"Yes, yes, brother, hurry up and steal me away!"

Di Zian began packing Ah Bao up.

"Brother, did you stay up all night? Look at those dark circles under your eyes! Were you so excited about stealing me that you couldn't sleep?"

Ah Bao hit the nail on the head.

Di Zian sighed softly. He couldn't help it; their father was watching Ah Bao so closely now, even taking her to morning court sessions. If Di Zian waited too long, he wouldn't get to see his sister.

His sister was his guiding light, helping him avoid pitfalls and bad luck.

Ah Bao giggled when she looked at Di Zian.

"My poor brother!"

Once Ah Bao was packed, Di Zian carried her on his back and, as usual, jumped out the window.