Like Peas in a Pod

Xiaobao was playing with toys by the fireplace—toys purchased for Phoenix to play with when he got bigger. Beichen was sitting on the couch with one leg crossed, leisurely reading the newspaper.

In walked Lucianna, setting down a plate of fruits and a glass of juice she had prepared for the spirited little boy on the coffee table.

"Mrs. Cui, Xiaobao will be staying here for a while. I will have Ina look after him so you can always be with the Prince," spoke Housekeeping Meng, standing dutifully after Beichen with the butler and Ina, who was pouring tea into a cup. She gracefully moved the cup of tea to Beichen's hand.

"I promised his guardian to look after him; therefore, I must take responsibility," Lucianna responded with a hint of confusion.

The Housekeeper calmly stated: "Your primary duty is to look after the Prince. You cannot deliver him undivided attention if you are looking after another child."