Chapter 131: Lingering Dread

Liu Dafu did not stop the two children from playing.

He thought that Sui Sui's previous living conditions had been too harsh.

What lay hidden in the marrow were only humilities low as dust.

At this moment, a child like their own granddaughter—born optimistic and praised for extreme confidence—was exactly what was needed, so they took her along.

As for little kids, the more they bring them, the more the previously hidden, undesirable things in the marrow will be discarded.

The child is still young; everything is still in time.

The younger sister‑in‑law truly is a good sister‑in‑law to her!

The problem is that Yanshi does not think there is anything wrong with her words, and she even sidled up to Sunshi, whispering, "Whose rouge is this? It looks good to me; I'll buy some later."

So, just get used to it slowly.

The Grand Princess didn't want the atmosphere to become too awkward, so she quickly changed the subject: "By the way, why didn't we see that little girl that day?"

After Zhuangzi tidied things up a bit and the children calmed down, she brought people over to express gratitude.

When tired, they rested a little while and then kept playing.

They obeyed and did as told, and also saved their own lives.

The Grand Princess recalled the previous events, still feeling lingering dread, continuously holding Princess Consort of Qi's hand and expressing thanks.

Yet Yanshi, seeing her complexion slightly pale, whispered, "Sister‑in‑law, the rouge you're wearing today is really nice, so white and clean, like it fell into a flour bucket."

In hindsight, if any single link had gone wrong, their lives…

Thinking of this, the Grand Princess couldn't help but feel lingering dread.

So, after Zuzu said a word, they obediently performed the bow, even Ying Zhi, the most mischievous and noisy, behaved absurdly obediently.

The Grand Princess not only brought the children over, but also brought both daughters‑in‑law.

Afterwards Prince Qi returned to the manor, and that certainly meant he would come to give thanks.

What can you do?

If she gets angry every time, the Grand Princess feels she'll eventually be driven to death by her anger.

It cannot be denied that because Princess Consort of Qi invited them in to tidy up, the Grand Princess's party avoided the explosion in the side courtyard.

Liu Dafu even felt relieved that they happened to meet each other.

They saved their children; if they hadn't come, who would?

They turned outward, and still had to pick up again.

When she looked, Sunshi became nervous, was at a loss for words, and forgot what she was about to say.

If it weren't for fear of bringing too many people, the display looked somewhat intimidating, not like a thank‑you visit but more like a provocation, and the Grand Princess even wanted to bring all the Sun daughters‑in‑law.

She thought, fortunately, that day she hadn't stubbornly refused to stay, but chose to go along with Princess Consort of Qi's wishes.

When a lull gave everyone some free time, Yanshi finally found a chance to speak: "Princess Consort didn't see the explosion in the side courtyard, did she? It was pitch‑black, terrifying to look at; the wall was blown into fragments. If it had been people, the organs would have been scattered everywhere, maybe even arms and legs would have flown off and be nowhere to be found."

She cleared her throat lightly, signaling Yanshi to curb her mouth.

So, after all these years, it still won't.

Princess Consort of Qi knows that Yanshi is straightforward, has no scheming, speaks bluntly, and doesn't read others' expressions.

Though she's been married into the Grand Princess's manor for many years, the skill of reading faces seems innate and unlearnable.

The two kept turning, kept picking up.

The problem is, each time she says she knows she's wrong.

In hindsight, the Grand Princess couldn't help but break out in cold sweat.

The Grand Princess had long become accustomed to this daughter‑in‑law.

The younger daughter‑in‑law Yanshi, realizing she couldn't get a word in, anxiously chattered about the wrapped scarf.

If everything had been blown up…

Upon entering Prince Qi's manor, they exchanged everyday pleasantries, and afterwards the Grand Princess presented a thank‑gift.

Everyone was in high spirits; even when tired, they didn't feel weary.

Liu Dafu gauged the children's stamina and didn't intervene much.

How could this not be a mutual redemption?

The elder daughter‑in‑law Sunshi laughed and echoed on the side.

Could a human body possibly be harder than a mud wall?

Thinking of the side courtyard, still a charred black patch, the Grand Princess's back again beaded with sweat.

Now listening to Yanshi, Princess Consort of Qi must constantly control her emotions, lest she accidentally laugh out loud.

More exercise is also good; stamina can be trained and strengthened, far better than lying in bed every day.

So, after the thank‑gift was given, the Grand Princess had a group of children kowtow to Princess Consort of Qi.

The explosion in the side courtyard shattered the earth into countless pieces.

Yet, it still won't change!

As for the children's grandfather, their dad's…

Princess Consort of Qi spoke words of persuasion, saving their lives.

Is there still a chance to live on?

This matter isn't a secret in Jing Cheng.

When Sui Sui was happily playing with Liu He Meng, Princess Consort of Qi also successfully brought the Grand Princess's party into the manor.

Over these years, they have taught and also scolded.

This really surprised Princess Consort of Qi!

She hurriedly rose, stopped the children, and made them stand up.

The children also knew how dangerous the situation had been that day.

Grand Princess: ……

I just don't need to bother with her!

Sunshi had turned pale from Yanshi's description just moments ago, but now she had reacted and was about to help the younger siblings find something to make up for it, when she saw Yanshi turn her head to look at her.

As for what happened that day, whether it was an accident or a coincidence—

As soon as those words were spoken, Sunshi's face turned even paler.

Though their two mansions were not in danger of dying out, the decline of their offspring was still a huge blow to them!

They saved Sui Sui, and Sui Sui also saved them.

A bamboo-leaf dragonfly kept the two children playing until they were drenched in sweat.

The Princess Consort of Qi thought through all the sad things, and only then did she manage to keep a firm hold on the corners of her mouth, not laughing out loud.

The Grand Princess stood to the side, barely suppressing the urge to scold, and gave the Princess Consort of Qi an embarrassed yet polite smile.

I've heard that when Yanshi first entered the gate years ago, she had made the Grand Princess faint from anger more than once.

Yanshi didn't understand, turned her head to look at her mother, and asked doubtfully, "Mother, is your throat irritated from the smoke? Should I call a doctor to have a look?"

Sunshi: ……

Good, the nervous fright she had felt just a moment ago vanished in an instant.

The Grand Princess waved her hand weakly to indicate she was fine.

The Grand Princess's complexion wasn't looking good either.

You should know that on that day, when the Grand Princess went out, she brought almost all the children from the two marquis households, except for the sick Xiao Wu, who didn't come along; the other children were all there.

The Princess Consort of Qi stopped her, and the Grand Princess, not wanting to make things difficult for her, had the children kowtow once and then rose to her feet.

She didn't dare to think what would have happened if they hadn't stayed at the Zhuangzi of the Qi Wangfu that day…

The life‑saving favor was just a small thing, and in fact it could not fully express her gratitude.

Sui Sui and Liu He Meng were still happily playing.

Thinking of this, Doctor Liu hummed a little tune, pleased as punch.

Yanshi still wasn't reassured; she carefully examined the Grand Princess from head to toe: "Your complexion looks fine, so it's probably not a blood‑qi issue, but if there's an illness it still needs to be checked—dragging it out isn't good."

If it weren't for the fact that they found that little girl quite pleasing to the eye, and that Ying Zhi liked her, they actually wouldn't have lingered that long.

In that case, they also owed thanks to that adorable little Sui Sui.

Second watch.