Chapter 110: with translation of chapter title

The boxes on the table, big and small, added up to seven or eight.

Sui Sui couldn't believe these were all for her; she leaned against Mother Consort, nervously asking: "Are, are these all for me?"

Noticing the little girl's unease, Princess Consort of Qi gently patted her back, voice smiling: "Of course, they're all for our adorable Sui Sui."

At this moment, Sui Sui felt that perhaps the happiest moment in the world was right now?

Nestled in Mother Consort's embrace, she gazed at countless beautiful gifts.

Although they were all placed in boxes, just looking at them gave a feeling of satisfaction and happiness.

Sui Sui felt embarrassed to open them; finally, Princess Consort of Qi took the child's hand and slowly went over to open and look.

The gifts sent by the two concubines were naturally placed at the front.

Princess Consort of Qi held Sui Sui's hand and first opened the gift sent by Ren Ce Fei.

As soon as the box was opened, it revealed a glittering gold necklace inside; in the candlelight, it was truly dazzling.

A pure gold necklace as thick as an adult's thumb, engraved with flowers and inlaid with warm purple jade.

Although the design is simple, just a gold-and-jade combination, the craftsmanship is extremely exquisite.

Moreover, it looks rather plain and bold, appearing very valuable at a glance.

The Ren family is wealthy; Princess Consort of Qi took well to the meeting gift sent by Ren Ce Fei.

After Sui Sui finished looking, she sucked in a breath of cold air: "Mother Consort, this this this... it's too big!"

Not only big, but also heavy.

This necklace, even an adult wearing it would feel it pressing on the neck.

Actually, rather than calling it an ornament, it's more like a valuable stored away in a chest.

Because it really isn't suitable for everyday wear, especially for a child—it's too heavy and presses on the neck.

Princess Consort of Qi heard the child's astonished stammer, smiled and lightly patted Sui Sui's head: "Hmm, this is the gift from Aunt Ren; Sui Sui, you should thank her properly later."

After hearing Mother Consort's words, Sui Sui obediently nodded: "I've remembered, Mother Consort."

Afraid the little girl would feel burdened, Princess Consort of Qi quickly said: "You are Mother Consort's child, of noble status; when others give gifts, if you like them, keep them; if you don't, graciously refuse—no need to be afraid."

No need to fear offending anyone, nor need to fear being unable to repay a gift.

Regarding these words, Sui Sui actually didn't fully grasp the deeper meaning; she could only nod in a half-understanding way.

This gold necklace is too big; Sui Sui can't wear it either.

So, after asking Sui Sui's opinion, Princess Consort of Qi closed the box.

Aunt Xiang was on the side, already registering all the gifts into a ledger for later management.

These are all the young lady's private property; they must be properly recorded and organized.

After Ren Ce Fei's gift, came Concubine Meng's gift.

The gift sent by Concubine Meng was rather ordinary, nothing special.

A finely crafted pure gold longevity lock adorned with large red rubies.

Princess Consort of Qi didn't need to touch it; at a glance she knew...

Hmm, it's solid, very heavy.

Good, another one Sui Sui can't wear.

But it's fine as a stored-away asset.

From now on, we'll carefully save up a dowry for the little girl.

By the time of her coming-of-age and marriage discussions, perhaps Sui Sui will be the wealthiest unmarried girl in the entire capital, even before adding her dowry.

Thinking this, the smile at Princess Consort of Qi's lips deepened a bit more.

She gently stroked the little girl's back and softly asked: "Sui Sui, do you like it?"

Glittering gold—who wouldn't like it?

Sui Sui nestled in Mother Consort's embrace, embarrassed, nodded: "I like it."

The little girl doesn't yet know that wearing this thing would be very hard on the neck; Princess Consort of Qi won't just come over and criticize her—she needs to try it herself first to know if it's good or not.

So she smiled and gathered the boxes: "Let's keep them for now, and when the new clothes are ready, we can wear them, okay?"

Sui Sui nodded obediently again.

After the two concubines, it's the turn of these maidservants in the rear courtyard.

There aren't many prominent maidservants in the Qi Wang Fu.

Although Prince Qi wanted his daughter to become a demoness, that's not the case; rather, any woman who enters the mansion is directly made a maidservant.

Many started without a name or status, and remained without a name or status, and were sent away.

Among the maidservants, the gift sent by the mother of Feng Xuanjie, Aunt Wen, came in the largest box.

Princess Consort of Qi opened this one first.

Upon opening it, Sui Sui looked at the contents, puzzled.

After seeing it, Princess Consort of Qi smiled: "She certainly meant well."

Sui Sui didn't understand, so she turned her head to look at Mother Consort.

Princess Consort of Qi lowered her head and gently explained to Sui Sui: "This is a deerskin pouch made by Aunt Wen; when Sui Sui goes to class, she can carry it to hold some snacks."

How big can a child's backpack be?

It's not even as big as two palms of an adult man like Prince Qing.

However, this size is just right for the slight and frail Sui Sui.

The deerskin is soft, though the color is uniform.

Aunt Wen also put thought into it, hooking a few beautiful bamboo leaves and sewing them on, adding a splash of bright color to the somewhat dark backpack, giving it a playful touch.

On one side of the backpack, a long green tassel that swings back and forth was sewn.

Imagine Sui Sui carrying this little pack, swaying back and forth—it must be adorable!

It's a backpack, right?

Sui Sui had never seen such a backpack, and she felt a bit eager to try it.

But she was afraid Mother Consort would be unhappy, so she stayed there, not daring to move.

A child's thoughts are written all over her face—how could Princess Consort of Qi not understand?

She gently set Sui Sui down, then picked up the backpack: "Come, Sui Sui, let's try the size to see if it fits; if not, we'll have Aunt Wen fix it later, okay?"

Hearing she could try it on, Sui Sui's eyes lit up instantly.

She happily narrowed her eyes: "Mmm, I'll listen to Mother Consort."

The well-behaved, sensible child made one's heart ache; Princess Consort of Qi looked at Sui Sui's smiling eyes and carefree expression, feeling both sour and soft inside.

She Gentleness's put the backpack on Sui Sui's shoulders, thinking: Hai Tang is also skilled at handicraft; the materials in my store, though unsuitable for making clothes for Sui Sui, would make a brightly colored backpack.

Later, make a few more so Sui Sui can carry a different one each day.

Just imagining that scene, Princess Consort of Qi couldn't help but look forward to it.

The backpack's size was just right.

The opening was sewn with a leather strap; a light pull would close it, and there was a flap for secondary support, ensuring nothing inside would fall out.

Princess Consort of Qi naturally knew such a labor-intensive gift couldn't have been hastily prepared in a day.

These were mostly prepared for their Wangfu, by the Young Princess who hadn't been seen in years.

But arriving earlier than the so-called Young Princess was her adorable Sui Sui.

The second watch is at 19:00.