Transmigrated into the body of a prematurely deceased beloved child

Chapter 590 The Elder Doesn't Want to Take Care of the Child 32

With Zhao Zhao by Ye's side, the hot-tempered boy's mood improved considerably.

Even when dealing with piles of official business on his desk, there was not a trace of impatience on his handsome, sculpted face.

His earnest gaze lingered on the notebook Xi Yan handed him, his eyes trembling.

Zhao Zhao lowered her eyes and asked, "What's wrong?"

A few years ago, Ye would often seek his help with problems that he couldn't handle.

But as time went by and Ye grew up, he never asked himself for a solution again.

Ye stepped back slightly, gesturing for Zhao Zhao to come closer. A refreshing fragrance lingered around his nose, and he suddenly stared blankly at that exquisite profile.

"Is that what you mean?"

After quickly reading through the text, Zhao Zhao distanced herself from the two who were standing close together.

"Ah."

Xi Yan suggested to Ye that Zhao Zhao leave the royal palace to officially take over the power of the four elders of the Phoenix Clan and fulfill his due responsibilities.

Ye and Yue have grown up and are capable of handling things on their own. They no longer need Zhao Zhao's guidance and help, so there is no need for Zhao Zhao to stay in the palace.

"Phoenix Lord Ye, I have fulfilled my promise to the former Phoenix Lord—to take care of you as you grow up."

"So, you're leaving without any regrets?"

"Yes, I still have things to do."

Zhao Zhao frowned. As the Fourth Elder, he had devoted almost all his energy to Ye and Yue over the years, but he had not fulfilled his obligations to the Phoenix Clan.

He hoped that Ye and Yue would become more and more outstanding, and that the Phoenix Clan would prosper and its people live in peace and happiness.

The atmosphere in the study was heavy, with Zhaozhao and Ye facing off in silence.

Facing those bloodshot eyes, Zhao Zhao looked away first: "After leaving the royal palace, I hope you and Yue can still get along harmoniously."

The clear, crisp voice drifted through the air, but no one responded.

"No matter what happens, you two brothers should unite to build the Phoenix Clan and protect its people."

He paused, then continued, "I don't want what happened the day before yesterday to happen between you again." He rarely used such a strong tone, but this time, in order to teach Ye a lesson, he had to be stern.

"After teaching you for so many years, don't let me down again."

"boom!"

Zhao Zhao froze, thinking Ye was angry.

Turning his head, he saw Ye slam the Phoenix Seal heavily onto Xi Yan's words, leaving a deep phoenix mark on it with a loud thud.

He agreed to Xi Yan's suggestion, and he was indeed angry.

With his sharply defined profile turned to the other side, Ye closed his eyes and said, word by word, "If you're going to leave, then leave now."

He has always been the most obedient and respectful of Zhao Zhao's opinions, hasn't he?

As she left the study, guided by her spiritual power, Zhao Zhao found Xi Yan.

He remained seated in the garden, admiring the scenery, when the devilishly handsome man turned and smiled sweetly.

"not in a good mood?"

"Who made our precious little one angry?"

Zhao Zhao's expression remained unchanged throughout, and she said quietly, "No, you're mistaken."

Xi Yan stood up, seeing through it but not saying it.

Zhao Zhao walked out of Ye's study, and it was obvious who had offended her.

She walked slowly to his side and patted his head affectionately.

"The two Phoenix Lords, Ye and Yue, are really causing me a lot of trouble."

"Look, Zhao Zhao has developed dark circles under her eyes from working so hard for those two."

A flicker of heartache crossed his deep purple eyes as he said, "I've already suggested to the Phoenix Lord that you leave the royal palace. What do you think?"

"...I have no objection, and Lord Ye Feng also agreed."

"Huh?" Xi Yan's face flashed with surprise: "Ye agreed?! He actually agreed?"

He chuckled softly. He had thought that, given Ye's personality and possessiveness, this matter would drag on for quite some time.

"How about it? Aren't you happy to finally be free?" Xi Yan asked cheekily.

Zhao Zhao shook her head and said, "No." She looked somewhat bewildered by Xi Yan's words. What was there for him to be happy about?

"I thought you wanted to get rid of it," Xi Yan chuckled.

Recently, he has noticed that Zhao Zhao unconsciously reveals her eagerness and exhaustion when facing the two Phoenix Lords.

Xi Yan felt sorry for Zhao Zhao and naturally didn't want to put her in a difficult position.

Zhao Zhao shook her head: "I never thought about getting rid of anything."

Xi Yan said gently, "But you've been looking restless lately, especially when you're with Ye and Yue."

"I feel sorry for you."

A gentle voice lingered in his ears, and the boy's ears burned slightly as he looked at the elder who had cared for him since childhood. His voice continued, "I thought you didn't want to stay in the royal palace anymore, so I passed the suggestion to Ye."

Zhao Zhao really didn't expect Xi Yan to care about him so much.

He was indeed feeling somewhat unsettled lately, but only because he didn't have much time left.

"So Zhaozhao, what are you really thinking? Do you still want to leave the palace?"

Zhao Zhao snapped out of her daze and met those deep purple eyes, which held only his image in their depths.

He nodded seriously: "I want to leave the royal palace."

It was not only to fulfill the duties of the Fourth Elder, but also to take this opportunity to observe Ye and Yue's reactions.

I hope Ye and Yue won't let me down.

He silently repeated the sentence again.