Chapter 142: Choosing Gifts

Sui Sui leaned against Mother Consort's embrace, her two little arms wrapped around Mother Consort's neck.

Hearing Mother Consort ask herself, Sui Sui nodded, her voice soft: 'Happy Mother Consort, Qiaoqiao Jiejie is very good.'

Those older brothers are actually quite good too.

However, because of the third brother of the Ying family, who always pulls at his own hat and even scratches his own neck, Sui Sui again felt that they might not be so good.

So Sui Sui honestly said the sisters were good, without mentioning the brothers much.

Princess Consort of Qi also wisely didn't ask further.

Princess Consort of Qi had already set Sui Sui down just now, after all, her strength wasn't enough to support holding a child for a whole day.

She thought, she really was becoming more and more delicate.

Sui Sui still doesn't have pierced ears; Princess Consort of Qi wants to have them done for her, but she's afraid the child will be scared, and she also needs to ask Liu Dafu's opinion.

On the earring, there is a curved gold hook.

However, when holding Sui Sui and examining the wound closely, she saw it was only a faint red mark, and then she felt completely at ease.

Feeling a bit sour inside, she clasped Princess Consort of Qi's little hand, unconsciously gripping tightly, and her little head gently rubbed against the other's neck.

Children's likes are simple and straightforward, and they come quickly and go just as fast.

Because at that time the child is small, the ears are small, easy to pierce; although it hurts, it's also easy to soothe.

This actually makes bookkeeping quite convenient.

However, these are usually done when the child is young and doesn't have many memories yet.

Sui Sui thought they were going to take that and pierce it directly.

Aunt Qiu was busy recording on the side, and soon the box of jewelry was logged.

Before, Princess Consort of Qi would just glance quickly; most of the time it was Aunt Qiu managing and recording.

From time to time she would turn to ask Liu He Meng, striving for equal favor, so the little ones wouldn't feel neglected.

"This time Mother Consort will go tell Grand Empress Dowager about Sui Sui's situation; once Grand Empress Dowager knows, next time she can bring Sui Sui along."

Without prior notice to the Empress Dowager, she directly brought the child over.

Now, to coax the child, Princess Consort of Qi personally went to dismantle it.

Because her hair might feel the same, she also couldn't let this make the child feel uncomfortable.

The Grand Princess passed through the residence, and besides expressing thanks, she also sent many gifts of gratitude.

Seeing Liu He Meng's well-behaved appearance, Princess Consort of Qi reached out and stroked her head.

It's best to prepare two doses of medicine in advance, so if there's any discomfort after the piercing, it can be used promptly.

Just being separated from Mother Consort for one afternoon, she already started feeling wronged in advance.

Before, no one paid attention to her, no one cared about her life or death, yet she wouldn't feel sad.

"Sui Sui, this afternoon, would you like to play at the residence with Mengmeng Jiejie and Aunt Xiang?"

Sui Sui, although she didn't quite understand.

The gifts sent by the Grand Princess were naturally carefully selected.

In the afternoon, we need to let Aunt Xiang take Sui Sui to play at the residence.

"Mother Consort will be back soon, Sui Sui, don't worry, okay?"

After a while, the inside scabs over, the wound won't heal again, and the ear piercing is formed.

Sui Sui doesn't want earrings; she's scared!

Seeing the little girl frightened and trembling, Princess Consort of Qi gave a helpless smile, stroked the girl's soft fluff, and said with a smile: 'It won't, it won't; we'll go ask Grandpa Liu later and see what he says.'

Nowadays, ear piercing is mostly simple and crude.

She clung to Mother Consort's thigh in fear, using action to show refusal.

The little girl's hair was neatly combed, also very tidy, with hair oil applied; the feel to the touch wasn't particularly nice.

That pair of earrings also looks nice, clean and fresh, with a hint of coolness, very suitable for wearing in spring and summer.

The fluffy little head, when rubbed, makes people itchy, yet it's also warm.

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi worries the child will be uneasy.

Moreover, the earlier it's pierced, if cared for well, the less likely it is to overgrow.

Princess Consort of Qi specially brought Sui Sui to unpack gifts to divert the child's attention.

Originally, these gifts also needed to be inspected one by one, then logged into storage.

The children at the residence often roughhouse like this; Princess Consort of Qi is already used to it.

The child still feels a bit wronged; Princess Consort of Qi's heart softens, wanting to bring them along, yet she clearly knows this isn't good.

Princess Consort of Qi needs to bring Feng Xuanrui to the palace this afternoon to pay respects to the Empress Dowager.

If they don't hit it off, later Sui Sui wanting to leave a good impression at the Empress Dowager's place will become increasingly difficult.

After the ear piercing is formed, thread a clean string through it and keep it for a few days; during the process, constantly pull on the ear thread to ensure the wound doesn't seal shut.

Therefore, she doesn't want to do anything that might lose propriety and be disadvantageous to Sui Sui.

After Liu He Meng picked out her choice, she politely thanked Princess Consort of Qi.

Princess Consort of Qi felt sighs inside, but her expression showed none.

However, she knows that in the afternoon she can't be with Mother Consort, nor see the brothers, and she feels a bit sad inside.

The sparkling, softly glowing Purple Jade Gourd is exquisitely crafted, small and cute.

Princess Consort of Qi opened it to look; inside there are many compartments, and the corresponding items are neatly arranged.

She coaxed the child with a smile, and also asked what they wanted to eat at noon.

Princess Consort of Qi sensed the child's reliance, and her voice grew softer: 'Sui Sui, rest assured; Mother Consort will return soon, and then I'll bring you something delicious, okay?'

There are no overnight grudges; sometimes they might be fighting one moment, and the next moment holding hands as friends.

After all, in their view, that was a life‑saving favor; it was just a small token of gratitude, not enough to express their thanks.

The jewelry that was sent came in two boxes.

……

Sui Sui lightly pressed against her neck, speaking softly: "I'll listen to Mother Consort."

By comparison, Sui Sui's little head now feels soft and comfortable to the touch.

Princess Consort of Qi glanced around, then took out a pair of Purple Jade Small Gourd earrings and held them up for Sui Sui: "Do you like this little gourd earring?"

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi turned to Liu He Meng: "Mengmeng, come over and pick one."

Princess Consort of Qi privately thought, wanting more people to like Sui Sui and dote on this child.

If the Empress Dowager takes a liking to this child, that's fine; looking at the Wangfu's reputation, she would not reject the child.

Usually two beans are placed on both sides of the earlobe, pressed firmly until the earlobe becomes congested and numb, then a needle is inserted……

Princess Consort of Qi's tone was very gentle.

Seeing Mengmeng Jiejie accept the earring graciously, Sui Sui touched her own ear and whispered: "Mother Consort, do you mean to pierce it directly like this?"

Sui Sui's matter hasn't been reported to the Empress Dowager yet, so it's not appropriate to just bring her over.

Regarding the earlier incident where Sui Sui's chin was scratched, Princess Consort of Qi naturally knew about it, also knew that Sunshi had offered compensation and the child had apologized, so she didn't press further.

Liu He Meng was called by name, came without hesitation, thanked Princess Consort of Qi openly, then chose the Green Jade Water Drop earrings.

So, while holding Sui Sui and walking to the rear courtyard, Princess Consort of Qi kept telling the little girl: "Mother Consort will take my brother to the palace this afternoon to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, and also report our safety; after my brother returns, he still hasn't paid his respects to the Grand Empress Dowager."

Now Sui Sui knows pain and remembers things.

Princess Consort of Qi fears this will become a shadow for her, so she has thought it over repeatedly, hesitated for a long time, still hasn't decided, and is preparing to ask Liu Dafu.

The second watch is at 19:00.