Chapter 100: Fresh Fragrant Fish Banquet

Sui Sui didn't say it was fine; when she said it, Feng Xuanbin heard it, got so frightened his face turned white, and his wailing grew even louder.

Feng Xuanjie, who was already timid, heard that the Fish also ate people, got so scared he slumped down there, and because he was too close to Feng Xuancang, he ended up toppling him as well.

Feng Xuanbo, however, turned and ran swiftly, but didn't expect those two to fall, got his foot tangled, and he also fell.

Feng Xuanrui had been holding Sui Sui's hand, and they ran a short way.

Turning his head, he saw the brothers hadn't managed to run; they were all stunned with fear, gritting their teeth, and again grabbed Sui Sui's hand to run back.

After all, they couldn't just abandon their brothers.

And the Fish eats people?

Shouldn't people be the ones eating Fish?

Feng Xuanrui doesn't think the Fish can eat people.

Having grown up this big in Jing Cheng, he hasn't heard of Fish eating people.

So, Fish can't eat people!

But deep down he's still scared.

If the Fish doesn't eat people, why would it jump into a person's arms?

He, trembling, pulls Sui Sui back, his voice shaking as he shouts: "Don't be afraid, I'm coming!"

After Feng Xuanrui runs back, he shields Sui Sui behind him and unleashes a flurry of wild punches, shouting: "Hahaha hey!"

The way he punches and kicks looks, at a glance, somewhat like the real thing.

But he's just hitting air.

Sui Sui, terrified, covers her eyes and doesn't dare to look, trembling all over.

Feng Xuancang, being older, isn't scared of this, but after Feng Xuanjie fell, his half body pressed onto Feng Xuancang's leg, making it hard for Feng Xuancang to move.

He props himself up with one arm, lifts his head and reminds the brothers: "Don't cry, don't shout, the Fish won't eat people."

Unfortunately, it was useless.

Feng Xuanbin cries so loudly it shakes the heavens.

The whole back kitchen, apart from Xiao Pangzi's cries, hears no other sounds.

Feng Xuancang, with a slight headache, sighs, gets up first, and tries to help Feng Xuanjie to his feet.

Result: it fails.

Feng Xuanjie, too timid, now scared his legs are weak; when lifted, he can't stand steady and sits back down.

Seeing the rescue fail, Feng Xuancang prepares to help Feng Xuanbo.

However, Feng Xuanjie clutches his robe tightly, showing no intention of letting go.

Feng Xuancang thinks he could just force his way out.

Indeed…

Either the robe would rip, or his pants would fall.

Thinking of those consequences, Feng Xuancang gives up.

He turns his head toward the wailing Feng Xuanbin, and as gently as possible says: "Little Seven, don't be afraid, it's okay."

Feng Xuanbin: Wow!!!!

Feng Xuancang, gritting his teeth, says again: "The Fish won't eat people, stop crying."

Feng Xuanbin: Awooo!!!

Feng Xuancang:...!

Tired, he stops urging.

Just as the scene spirals out of control, Princess Consort of Qi arrives.

Seeing the children either crying or shouting, either lying or squatting, Princess Consort of Qi, puzzled, asks: "What's going on?"

The kitchen servants didn't dare to intervene; when the Princess asked, they hurriedly offered an explanation.

Upon hearing it was because of the Fish, Princess Consort of Qi smiled helplessly.

She first goes over and lifts Sui Sui.

The little girl trembles uncontrollably; Princess Consort of Qi finds it both funny and heartbreaking, saying: "Sui Sui, don't be afraid, Mother Consort is here."

Mother Consort's gentle voice, along with her fragrant scent, eases Sui Sui's fear considerably.

She obediently leans on Mother Consort's shoulder, voice still trembling: "... Sui Sui not afraid."

She says she's not afraid, yet her tiny body still shakes.

Princess Consort of Qi, still feeling sorry, pats her again, then loudly urges Feng Xuanbin: "Little Seven, don't be afraid, Mother Consort is here, the Fish won't eat people."

The Princess's voice remains highly soothing.

When she speaks, Feng Xuanbin, who was howling on the ground, looks up in disbelief, whispering: "Really... really?"

Seeing Xiao Pangzi's face all flushed from crying, Princess Consort of Qi helplessly nods and says: "Look, Chef Xu and his crew have already dealt with the Fish."

Chef Xu had just intended to counsel the young masters and ladies.

Unfortunately, no one heard his voice, so he had to give up and first go handle the Fish.

He thinks, once the Fish is dealt with, everyone should stop being scared, right?

Hearing Mother Consort's words, Feng Xuanbin, unable to believe, turns his head to look.

Facing it is the dead Fish that, after being cleaned, was placed in the basin...

Dead Fish eyes.

Thinking of the claim that Fish eat people, Feng Xuanbin shivers again in terror.

However, the Fish is dead, so he's not that scared, and he slowly gets up.

He stops howling, and can now hear everyone else's voices.

Feng Xuancang comforted Feng Xuanjie a bit, then pulled Feng Xuanbo up.

The Princess Consort of Qi looked at the children, all in a mess, and said with a smile, "Hurry up and tidy up; we'll eat soon."

Since they often come here to Zhuangzi for archery lessons, they all have spare clothes.

Feng Xuanrui was worried about his sister and also prepared to take Sui Sui's hand together.

But when he turned around, he found Sui Sui had been picked up by the Mother Consort.

Feng Xuanrui didn't want to contend with the Mother Consort, but he still wasn't resigned: "Mother Consort, give me my sister; I have strength!"

The Princess Consort of Qi didn't answer him, just nodded and said, "Let's go, first change clothes."

After all that fuss, the brothers' clothes were either splashed by fish or they had flung themselves onto the ground, each one filthy, smelly and unsightly.

Everyone else had servants help them change clothes, but only Sui Sui was taken by the Princess Consort of Qi, who gently and carefully changed her clothes, and also carefully smoothed the stubble on her head.

After all that running around, lunch was ready.

Many children had come over, and Chef Xu's side had prepared things very carefully.

With just three fish, they made quite a variety of dishes.

Considering the children's tastes, they deliberately made sweet-and-sour fish and braised fish.

Besides two whole fish, they also sliced fish for fillets and steamed fish cake.

Besides fish, there was also meat.

Scallion-braised lamb, pan-fried lamb chops.

They boiled chicken soup, and also mixed chicken and pork to wrap some small wontons.

Staples included steamed buns, red bean buns, and rice.

But they looked to see what the children liked to eat.

The Princess Consort of Qi naturally asked Sui Sui first.

Just hearing about these foods, Sui Sui couldn't help drooling.

For the staple, Sui Sui chose the wontons; the Mother Consort said this was Chef Xu's specialty, the wonton filling incredibly fresh and fragrant—take one bite and your tongue would be blown away!

At first hearing such words, Sui Sui was still afraid.

If her tongue fell off, how would she use it afterward?

The one who said that was Grandpa Liu.

Later Grandpa Liu explained to her that "tongue falling off" was just an expression for how fresh and fragrant the food was; it wouldn't really happen.

After Sui Sui understood, she was no longer afraid.

At that time they were eating triple-delicacy noodles.

Recalling that initial fresh and fragrant taste, Sui Sui couldn't help swallowing her saliva in aftertaste.

Since it was that fresh and fragrant, Sui Sui decided to eat it: "I want to eat wontons."

The little girl boldly expressed her idea, and the Princess Consort of Qi was very pleased.

She had the kitchen serve a little less.

There were plenty of dishes at noon; they couldn't just eat one thing.

In the small bowl served on the table, there were altogether four plump wontons.

Seeing them, Sui Sui was not disappointed.

The Mother Consort said, "On this table, you can eat whatever you want!"

The second watch is at 19:00.