Chapter 139: with translation of chapter title

The Grand Princess was not surprised that the Princess Consort of Qi would ask like that.

Because of that day's incident, if others had seen it, they would probably still feel frightened when they think of it now.

Someone like her has already lived more than half her life, and has gone through far too many things.

Even now, recalling that day's explosion makes her heart race, and she feels very scared.

Saying they are willing to let the child continue the research would definitely be false.

But…

Ying Junzhi likes it, and His Majesty also approves.

Firearms, though dangerous, are extremely useful.

Especially on the battlefield.

Prince Qing has already confirmed this.

Having received such confirmation, His Majesty fully supports gifted individuals in researching these.

The Grand Princess is the Emperor's aunt; if she is unwilling, the Emperor actually cannot do much.

Only, thinking of the soldiers guarding the border passes and Prince Qing's injury…

The Grand Princess's heart still won't soften.

Moreover, the child truly likes it.

Ying Junzhi's hobby is so life‑threatening, so what does supporting it even change?

At worst, the whole household can join in together.

Thinking of this, the Grand Princess lightly nodded, "Let the child go first."

What else could be done?

Hearing her say that, the Princess Consort of Qi lightly nodded, "Ying Junzhi's child is also quite capable; he will be careful. Accidents will happen, but not constantly; if he is meticulous, they should be avoidable."

This thing still has a fairly high danger coefficient.

Therefore, the Princess Consort of Qi couldn't say much more.

They did not bring up this topic any further.

The Grand Princess entered the palace yesterday and reported this matter to His Majesty.

After all, such a huge explosion had to be reported to the palace.

She met the Empress Dowager in the palace; the latter's complexion had been good these days, and her mood was fine.

The Grand Princess thought that after Feng Xuanrui returned to Jing, he probably hadn't yet met the Empress Dowager in the palace.

Thinking of this, she said in a deep voice, "Yesterday I met the Empress Dowager; she is very concerned about Xiao Liu. Later, you should bring Xiao Liu into the palace to ask after him, to ease her mind. The child has been away from Jing for over a month; wherever he stays, she cannot be at ease."

Hearing this, the Princess Consort of Qi promptly nodded, "I understand; I will bring the child into the palace this afternoon."

Not only bringing Xiao Liu into the palace, but also reporting his safety.

And Sui Sui's matter also needs to be reported to the Empress Dowager.

Regardless of whether the child ultimately takes the Song surname or the Feng surname of the Residence.

The Empress Dowager must be informed of this.

Afterwards, Sui Sui lives in the Residence; although she won't enter the palace constantly, she can still see the Empress Dowager frequently.

The other party's attitude is also important.

If the Empress Dowager dislikes it, Sui Sui's days will likely be difficult.

The Princess Consort of Qi has already thought of all the compliments in her mind, ready to use them when she enters the palace this afternoon.

The Grand Princess visited the Residence today to give thanks; after sitting briefly, chatting about family matters, all the appropriate gifts were presented, and they should now take their leave.

The Princess Consort of Qi intended to offer a meal, but the Grand Princess waved her hand to refuse.

After a brief tug of words, seeing that the Grand Princess was indeed leaving, the Princess Consort of Qi no longer insisted.

When the Grand Princess leaves, the group of children naturally follows.

At this moment, Sui Sui had just drunk cherry beverage, eaten lotus‑flower pastry, and also ate candied walnuts.

On the table were also hawthorn balls and pickled plums.

They looked delicious, and smelled sweet and fragrant.

However, recalling that after eating hawthorn balls last time, a tooth fell out, Sui Sui truly felt her saliva flow abundantly, and her teeth inexplicably felt a cold breeze.

In the end, she only ate one pickled plum.

The plum, after being sugared, was sweet‑sour, with a hint of crispness; its texture was pleasant and the flavor good.

Sui Sui's cheek puffed up from that plum, and her eyes became round and especially cute.

Liu He Meng, as the one who fed the plum, felt a sense of accomplishment at this moment.

She thought: Hey, her little sister looks so pretty!

Ying Zhi didn't get one, feeling a slight regret, but she wasn't angry and just sat aside watching Sui Sui eat.

She never lacks daily snacks, yet because a few teeth were damaged, the Residence imposes many daily restrictions.

Ying Zhi also fears that without teeth she might let wind in; she only eats these when she can't resist cravings, otherwise she maintains a wait‑and‑see attitude toward such foods.

At this moment, she sits there watching Sui Sui eat.

Watching the little girl's chewing motions and her puffed‑up face.

The more she looks, the cuter it is.

It's those eyes…

Ying Zhi always feels an inexplicable familiarity.

She rests one hand on her chin, sitting there, her lower legs dangling and swinging on the chair; beside her, Sui Sui also swings her legs, eyes bright as she eats, sitting side by side, both tilting their heads slightly as if pondering something, looking very amusing.

When Sunshi came over to call the children, she saw this scene.

In the past, Sunshi only valued her own children; the residence had only Ying Zhi as a granddaughter, so she was naturally doted on in every way.

Now, seeing Sui Sui sitting beside Ying Zhi, also soft and cute, she couldn't help telling Yanshi beside her: 'That child looks likable; sitting together with Qiao Qiao, they seem like real sisters.'

Yanshi had originally been counting heads, fearing she might miss a child and get scolded when returning home.

She hadn't finished counting when, hearing the elder sister-in-law say that, Yanshi lifted her head and looked over.

As she looked over, Sui Sui happened to hear the noise and curiously lifted her head.

Her round, glistening eyes, like ripe grape seeds, made Yanshi feel that, at a glance, she actually found those eyes……

They even seemed edible?

Realizing what she was thinking, Yanshi quickly dismissed that horrible thought, lightly shook her head, was about to speak, then met Sui Sui's eyes and blurted out: 'Elder sister-in-law, don't say this child looks so much like Little Six; it's really not the Prince outside……'

Before she could finish, Sunshi directly covered her mouth and pulled her back.

Sunshi's face turned white from fright.

We're still at someone else's residence; what are you spouting nonsense for?

If the occasion were appropriate, Sunshi would really want to scold her.

The problem is, Yanshi still doesn't understand; as the elder sister-in-law holds her, she struggles.

Yanshi is strong; Sunshi can't twist her free, so she finally lets go, at the same time whispering a reminder: 'Don't talk nonsense!'

Hearing this, Yandi became unwilling: 'I didn't talk nonsense; look at those eyes, aren't they Little Six's eyes?'

Sunshi: ……

Save me, who will come save me!

Sunshi's expression instantly became extremely complicated, yet she didn't forget to quickly interject: 'There are plenty of people with those eyes; not to mention anything else, just saying Princess Shunyang and the He Clan's young lord look alike, but they have no blood relation.'

Yanshi had simply seen it and blurted it out without thinking further.

At that moment, the elder sister-in-law's remark made her think carefully after hearing it, then she nodded: 'Indeed!'

After saying that, she herself didn't understand either: 'Human appearance can truly be miraculous!'

Sunshi: ……

At least she stopped randomly talking about this matter.

Second watch.