Chapter 113

Aunt Qiu thought for a while, and, not to mention, she really thought of someone.

She lightly clapped her hands: "Master, I have thought of a person, but I don't know if it's suitable."

Seeing that she had a candidate, Princess Consort of Qi nodded, indicating that she should speak first.

Aunt Qiu quickly said: "The granddaughter from Liu Dafu's residence—she's lively, just right to look after our eldest daughter."

This suggestion made Princess Consort of Qi recall that little girl.

She had seen her a few times before, and had also heard Liu Dafu mention her several times.

Although she is more mischievous than the young master, her temperament is excellent, just right to look after the timid Sui Sui.

The little girl is seven this year, slightly older than Sui Sui, and can also look after our own child.

The only question is whether Liu Dafu would be willing.

If he were just an ordinary doctor, letting our child attend lessons at the palace would naturally be a flattering matter.

However, the relationships within Liu Dafu's residence are rather complicated.

Princess Consort of Qi initially thought Aunt Qiu's proposal was good, but then hesitated for a while.

It wasn't until Sui Sui came over, looking up with a small face, hugging her leg and pressing close, that Princess Consort of Qi finally made up her mind.

Regardless of whether the other side is willing, she'll ask first.

Giving up without asking isn't a good habit.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, she now has to raise a child and must set a good example!

After understanding, Princess Consort of Qi felt a sudden relief in her heart.

She bent down, lifted Sui Sui into her arms, and, seeing the little girl's lackluster spirit, couldn't help but raise her hand to pat Sui Sui's head: "Why so listless, are you ill?"

Her forehead temperature was normal, and Sui Sui obediently shook her head: "Mother Consort, I'm not sick."

When she said that, the child seemed a bit guilty.

Princess Consort of Qi saw it, but indeed her forehead wasn't hot.

Perhaps the child had some secret she was reluctant to voice, and she didn't press further.

Moreover, Feng Xuanrui and the others came in, shouting and clamoring.

Everyone came in with nothing empty-handed.

Yesterday there wasn't much preparation; today everyone brought some gifts to give to Sui Sui.

Among children, they don't really need anything valuable.

Either it's their own toy, or some snack, that sort of thing.

Princess Consort of Qi has always stayed out of these, letting the children enjoy themselves.

Feng Xuanrui was the first to rush in, carrying a huge box; despite the box, he ran that fast: "Sister, big brother is here!"

Qing Shan and Qing Shui chased behind, both starting to pant heavily.

Feng Xuancang didn't compete with his brothers, strolling leisurely at the end; Feng Xuanjie followed closely behind him, while Feng Xuanbo and Feng Xuanbin were both vying for second place.

Two of them, one skinny and one short-legged, surprisingly ran at comparable speeds.

Sui Sui, still in Princess Consort of Qi's arms and not yet warmed up, was snatched away by Feng Xuanrui and the others.

Seeing the empty arms, Princess Consort of Qi felt a slight sense of loss.

However, watching the children play happily together, she felt a bit pleased.

Sui Sui, who earlier seemed a bit listless, now was happily with the older brothers, showing no sign of any problem.

Princess Consort of Qi, still uneasy, signaled Aunt Qiu to invite Liu Dafu over, and also to ask whether the other side's granddaughter could come as a study companion.

Feng Xuanrui carried a box of toys.

Feng Xuanbin held a small box of snacks, and Feng Xuanbo brought a box of rouge.

A little box of colorful Flowers, smelling fragrant.

Seeing that box of items, Princess Consort of Qi's eyebrows twitched.

Thinking of Xiao Wu as a well‑mannered child, Princess Consort of Qi thought, this must have been asked of his mother, not taken out secretly by herself, right?

Feng Xuanjie prepared a hand‑carved little horse, which he had carved overnight yesterday.

In fact, compared to the handmade items, Feng Xuancang's was clearly better.

However, Feng Xuancang didn't think about competing with his brothers, and being older, he certainly couldn't give toys.

So, he prepared a very nice jade pendant.

The pendant was made of green jade; its quality wasn't top‑tier, but it was still decent.

It felt cool to the touch and looked translucent.

Sui Sui found it quite nice when she touched it.

Moreover, its small size, hanging on the clothing, suited her age perfectly.

Feng Xuancang gently helped Sui Sui fasten it, and carefully tidied her clothing.

Sui Sui pretended to be pretty, turned around once, then sweetly thanked: "Thank you, Third Brother, Sui Sui likes it very much."

The little girl's soft, mellow voice warmed everyone's heart.

Feng Xuancang thought: having a little sister feels really nice.

No wonder Father King is so persistent.

He also likes it!

He will have a daughter in the future!

Spoil her, spoil her!

Unfortunately, he's still young, and the prospect of a daughter seems out of reach for now.

Then, let's spoil the little sister first.

After figuring it out, Feng Xuancang lightly hugged Sui Sui: "Third brother also likes our cute and soft Sui Sui."

After being hugged by Third Brother and praised, Sui Sui pursed their lips embarrassedly, and their face flushed.

Seeing that he had fallen behind, Feng Xuanbin squeezed past using his size, hehe-laughing: "I'll hug, I'll hug!"

Stretching out his chubby little hand, he hugged Sui Sui briefly.

Then he let out a satisfied hehe-laugh.

Most of the older brothers brought toys and snacks; only the elder Feng Xuancang gave a jade pendant that Sui Sui could wear directly.

The other brothers later realized it, too: "Third Brother is so scheming!"

No way, they still have to give gifts tomorrow; they can't lose to Third Brother.

Feng Xuancang didn't care about them; at this point he was already coaxing Sui Sui, leading her away to the dining table to feed her.

Seeing his own task snatched, Feng Xuanrui couldn't help but speak sarcastically: "Third Brother, the younger brothers haven't even eaten your fed rice."

Feng Xuancang glanced at him lightly: "Do you have Sui Sui's cuteness?"

Feng Xuanrui: ……

This question, it's a trap!

Feng Xuanrui gritted his teeth, and could only let out a soft hum.

The children's noisy chatter dispersed Sui Sui's drowsiness.

After eating, the older brothers went to class, and Sui Sui was taken by the Mother Consort to the small flower garden to view the flowers.

These days it's still cool, so many flowers haven't actually bloomed.

However, there are some cold-resistant varieties, lush and green, which are also quite interesting to look at.

Princess Consort of Qi told Sui Sui, one by one, what kind of flower this is, what kind that is, which month it can bloom, and how many flowers that one can produce.

As she spoke, Sui Sui began to feel sleepy.

By the time Princess Consort of Qi realized it, the little girl had already curled up asleep on her shoulder, which made her both laugh and cry: "This child."

Princess Consort of Qi thought it was because the child had changed environments, wasn't used to it, and hadn't slept well.

She gently carried the person into the room, placed Sui Sui properly on the bed, carefully tucked in the blanket, sat for a while, then turned and left.

Even asleep, Sui Sui was still making coal balls in her dream.

"Seven parts coal, three parts mud, knead them together."

"How do you operate this machine?"

"Is it the pedal?"

"Yes, yes, yes, the pedal."

……

In her dream, Sui Sui was working overtime, and from time to time she muttered aloud: "Yes, yes, yes, like this."

"This way it burns well."

……

The little girl's sleep-talking was indistinct.

Aunt Xiang felt uneasy, perked up her ears and listened carefully.

After listening for a while and still not understanding, she simply decided it was the child's sleep-talking, smiled, shook her head, got up, and then went back to her own work.

She prepared to sew a small hat for Sui Sui.

The little girl has no hair to block the wind, so she's always blowing in the breeze; over time, she's prone to headaches.

The hats being made at the Jinxiang Workshop haven't been completed yet.

Aunt Xiang and Aunt Qiu asked for some fine soft cotton scraps, intending to hastily sew a hat for Sui Sui to wear first.

Second watch.