Chapter 106

Sui Sui and they only came back yesterday, and everyone is also in a stage of watching.

So, nobody prepared gifts right away.

Now, upon seeing the Princess Consort of Qi's affection and doting on Sui Sui, everyone understood her attitude.

Don't worry about Sui Sui's final identity, whatever it may be.

Those who receive the Princess Consort of Qi's protection will certainly not be lowly.

The two concubines and consorts only need to send a few small gifts, show some goodwill, and they'll leave a good impression with the Princess Consort of Qi—it's that simple; only a fool wouldn't do it.

So, as soon as Sui Sui and they returned, the gifts were sent over.

It was too late, so they felt awkward coming over to disturb, and only sent servants to deliver them.

The Princess Consort of Qi nodded upon hearing this: "Alright, after eating, I'll take Sui Sui to open the gifts."

Peony nodded after hearing that, knowing how to handle these gifts, then withdrew to make arrangements.

Afterward, the Princess Consort of Qi also looked at the person Aunt Qiu had selected.

Aunt Qiu selected a woman over thirty to teach Sui Sui all etiquette and assist her daily life.

That woman's surname is Xiang; she was widowed early and has no children.

The previous master's family, after falling into financial ruin, had no choice but to sell off all the servants.

In her previous residence, Aunt Xiang had never caused trouble; she was also the wife of steward Li Shu, introduced by Wu Shen, and before that she had worked at a small villa of the Wangfu, assisting the steward.

After Aunt Qiu's inspection, she felt it was suitable and brought the person over.

The Princess Consort of Qi observed carefully and asked a few questions, finding Aunt Xiang's manner efficient and her speech and conduct rather generous, and she nodded in satisfaction.

After the head attendant aunt was chosen, the Princess Consort of Qi turned her attention to the maids.

Compared to the aunts, only one was chosen, but six maids came.

After similarly observing them and asking further, the Princess Consort of Qi selected two of them.

The maids are all fourteen or fifteen years old.

Of the two the Princess Consort of Qi chose, one has a round face, the other a square face.

She gave these two maids new names: "You are Nuan Dong, you are Nuan Xia; from now on, just serve the eldest young lady well. If you have any uncertain matters, promptly ask Aunt Xiang or Aunt Qiu."

The two maids first thanked the Princess Consort for the names, then performed a proper salute to show they understood.

Once the personal attendants were selected, the remaining rough work just needed Aunt Qiu to oversee; there was no need for the Princess Consort of Qi to scrutinize further.

After settling this, the Princess Consort of Qi then rose and headed to the dining hall.

After Feng Xuanrui and they finished washing up, they chattered as they came over to eat.

They aren't many, so the Princess Consort of Qi didn't have a large table prepared; she only had a moderately sized round table.

After everyone sat down, the space was still quite spacious.

The Princess Consort of Qi worries about Sui Sui, so whenever they walk, she holds the little girl's hand.

Once at the table, the Princess Consort of Qi again held the girl in her arms.

Finding this inconvenient for feeding, the Princess Consort of Qi thought, then placed Sui Sui on a side chair, turned to Hai Tang and said, "Bring two soft cushions over."

Hai Tang swiftly went to work; Nuan Dong and Nuan Xia are still in the learning stage, watching how Hai Tang and they serve the master, then imitating and adding their own understanding, which naturally improves things.

Sui Sui feels she can eat herself; if Mother Consort fed her, the food would get cold by the time she ate later.

So, she gently tugged at Mother Consort's fragrant sleeve and whispered, "Mother Consort, I can eat by myself."

The Princess Consort of Qi is currently feeling warm-hearted; how could she bear to let the little girl eat on her own?

Moreover, she saw through the little girl's desire to eat herself; she raised the back of her hand and gently touched Sui Sui's small cheek: "Mother Consort has had the food reheated on the stove; just eat at ease, Sui Sui."

Hearing Mother Consort say that, Sui Sui had no choice and didn't want to refuse; she obediently sat there, placing her small hands properly on her knees.

Seeing the child like this, the Princess Consort of Qi felt helpless yet pained: "Sui Sui, relax; home should be the place where people are most at ease; when eating, there's no need to be so formal, lest you feel uncomfortable afterward."

The Princess Consort of Qi's internal rules have never been strict.

She thinks that outward, she must not tarnish the reputation of the Qi Wangfu, so she must always pay attention to her deportment and etiquette as a princess consort.

If returning to the Residence, still cannot relax, always tense, nerves on edge, what meaning is there in life?

If even at home one cannot relax, that person is no different from a blindfolded donkey.

Constantly being driven along, not a moment of ease.

The Princess Consort of Qi's soothing let Sui Sui's originally tensed shoulders gradually relax, and her small hand naturally drooped.

The Princess Consort of Qi had rarely fed a child herself before; with so many wet nurses and servants, she only took a hand when she felt like it.

Otherwise, she just watched for the fun of it.

Nowadays, it is rare for her to seriously and carefully start raising a child; many things, for her, are actually starting from scratch.

However, the Princess Consort of Qi finds it a lot of fun, and she quite enjoys learning.

Is the food cold or hot?

Is this bite too big or too small?

Is this dish safe for a child to eat?

Is this dish edible for a child?

This meat is too fatty; would it be too greasy for a child to eat?

……

There are many things to consider.

But the fun is also great!

Looking at Sui Sui's little face puffed out as she chewed, like a small animal, the Princess Consort of Qi's heart softened.

The little girl's eyes were round; when she ate, her face also puffed up, feeling as if her whole face had become much rounder.

However, after a mouthful of rice, the food in her cheeks was gone, her little face returned to its original frailty, and seeing this, the Princess Consort of Qi felt heartache.

What a good child! Marquis of Jin Yang is truly not human!

Moreover, regarding taking the child into the residence, they didn't even bother to investigate properly; they just believed whatever others said…

Really makes people grit their teeth!

Upon careful thought, as for the conduct of everyone in the other residence, Princess Consort of Qi felt she didn't need to be angry with them.

Why bother?

What kind of people are they? She's been in Jing Cheng for so long, yet she still can't see clearly.

Moreover, this is actually quite good now.

The acknowledged daughter cannot be sent back!

You've acknowledged Xu Yue Yao, so Sui Sui belongs to her!

Undeniably, at this moment, a kind of secret joy rose in the heart.

Princess Consort of Qi clearly knows that this kind of thought, this kind of mindset, should not be.

But I can't control it!

Especially when facing Sui Sui's wet, longing-filled eyes, Princess Consort of Qi felt her heart tremble.

Such a cute child, nobody can take her away from her!

Not even the Prince can!

At this moment, Princess Consort of Qi rarely harbored a dark thought: why not give the master some money, let him give the Prince some more guidance, and let the Prince stay an extra month at the separate residence?

Prince Qi:???

The second watch is at 19:00~