Chapter 157

Sui Sui is dazed every morning, and in the end she doesn't even know how she got onto the carriage.

After seeing Mother Consort, she then knew to go over and snuggle up.

Snuggling, she fell asleep.

Princess Consort of Qi looked amused and pained: "Sui Sui, be good, sleep first, Mother Consort is here."

Princess Consort of Qi's warm hand gently patted Sui Sui's back.

Sui Sui slowly fell asleep.

Unfortunately, the little girl wasn't really willing to cooperate; the whole time it was just false and perfunctory politeness.

Those things were originally profound for a child.

They were all strangers; Sui Sui wasn't curious, quickly looked away, then listened to the sutra.

Princess Consort of Qi pulled Sui Sui over; Lady Tang saw this, smiled and praised her a lot, and casually put the gold-inlaid jade bracelet on her wrist as a greeting gift.

Although Princess Consort of Qi didn't say it outright, she still expressed her request and personally drew a lot.

After Princess Consort of Qi brought Sui Sui to find a seat and settled, she quietly listened.

After hearing the lot text, Princess Consort of Qi felt much more at ease.

Princess Consort of Qi wasn't sure either, but her heart was no longer so anxious; she should be able to sleep well now, right?

But seeing Mother Consort listening attentively, Sui Sui sat up properly, just like when she usually listens to stories, a primary-school posture.

Sui Sui only saw the side faces of two people.

When she woke up, Princess Consort of Qi and company had just arrived at Lanruo Si.

Besides, Sui Sui had never eaten it before, and the vegetarian food at Lanruo Si is still quite delicious.

The two exchanged pleasantries.

Now eating the vegetarian meal, naturally everyone went together.

After noticing, Sui Sui doubtfully lifted her head, raised her little face, and looked toward that pretty sister.

Princess Consort of Qi didn't do anything special; she just discreetly brought Sui Sui inside.

The bracelet Lady Tang gave was large; Sui Sui stuffed it into the pouch Mengmeng Jiejie gave yesterday, stretching the pouch out of shape.

Hearing Mother Consort say that, Sui Sui obediently accepted the bracelet and softly said, "Thank you, Pretty aunt."

Princess Consort of Qi rose early, had two pastries for breakfast, and after all that running around she was already hungry.

Princess Consort of Qi drew a top lot; the master, while explaining the lot text, spoke with a hint of profundity: "Everything is predestined; benefactor, just rest assured."

She feared that if she left Sui Sui, the child would become frightened again.

The other party spoke politely and even bowed; Princess Consort of Qi naturally greeted them with a smile.

The master also didn't feel offended; instead, he smiled warmly at her and uttered a Buddhist chant.

After saying that, she glanced behind Lady Tang and saw the Fifth Young Master—Tang Lingheng—standing there obediently, his complexion rosy, eyes smiling; Princess Consort of Qi smiled and said, "You look much better now, that's good, that's good. You should come offer incense; I too have been sleeping poorly lately and came to pray for peace of mind."

During the process, Lady Tang intentionally or unintentionally pulled the Fourth Young Lady—Tang Youqing—forward.

Tang Youqing lowered her gaze to watch Sui Sui's movements.

The place for the sutra lecture was an open space toward the west.

While listening, it seemed someone else was approaching not far away.

Sui Sui shrank toward Princess Consort of Qi's side, while lifting her head to look at Mother Consort.

Seeing Princess Consort of Qi, the other party smiled and came over to greet: "Princess Consort."

Lanruo Si is large, almost built encircling this mountainside.

Just then the vegetarian hall opened for meals; these worshippers could go to the rear courtyard to eat.

First they went to the main hall to pay respects; then hearing that a monk was lecturing on sutras, Princess Consort of Qi hurriedly brought Sui Sui to another scripture room.

One must not casually take others' belongings.

Princess Consort of Qi even noticed some impatience among them.

Lady Tang smiled and said it wasn't necessary, then raised her head to speak with Princess Consort of Qi.

After Lady Tang rose, she gestured for her two children behind her to come over: "Xiao Wu was ill a few days ago, but now he's fine; I thought to come offer incense, pray for safety, and also for peace of mind."

Thus, Princess Consort of Qi thanked the master and then brought Sui Sui to eat.

Having walked the mountain path up the mountain, seeing Sui Sui awake, Princess Consort of Qi sat awhile in the carriage, waited until Sui Sui fully came to, then fed her two pastries before getting her out.

After the Tang Fu's sons and daughters nodded and greeted Princess Consort of Qi, they turned their heads and didn't look this way.

The other party proactively introduced their children; Princess Consort of Qi also smiled and introduced Sui Sui.

Just now Sui Sui had been watching the bustle, looking at the newly appeared pretty aunt, the tall pretty sister, and the grinning little brother.

Seeing Princess Consort of Qi, Lady Tang also smiled warmly and gestured for the young lady and gentleman beside her to also greet Princess Consort of Qi.

She curiously glanced at the other's head, just like her own before, bright and shiny.

Then go find the master to explain the lot text.

Because she had napped in the carriage earlier, now Sui Sui listened to these obviously incomprehensible sutras without dozing off; her eyes grew brighter the more she listened.

On the way to the vegetarian hall, they ran into Lady Tang with her two children.

The elder monk's voice was deep, his speech slow and measured, carrying some profundity and wisdom.

Having come to the temple, all beings are equal.

But now she has grown her hair!

Now listening to the master explain the lot, although his words are vague.

Princess Consort of Qi turned her head and saw it was someone from Tang Fu; she gave a slight nod as a greeting.

After listening to the monk finish the sutra lecture, Princess Consort of Qi again brought Sui Sui to draw lots.

So, can she be at ease now?

Lanruo Si is on the mountainside.

Sui Sui noticed Mother Consort's movement, and turned her head to look.

However, the master let her feel at ease.

Princess Consort of Qi thought uncertainly, after thanking the master, she also gestured for Sui Sui to pay respects to the master.

Princess Consort of Qi smiled and patted Sui Sui's head: "Accept it, this is Aunt Tang's goodwill."

Talking about daily life in Jing Cheng, talking about the recent weather.

The little girl's eyes were pure, just pure curiosity and astonishment.

Sui Sui actually couldn't understand.

Considering Sui Sui's stamina, Princess Consort of Qi didn't climb up herself.

Heard that the young master had fallen ill, Princess Consort of Qi hurriedly asked: "Is he much better now?"

When Lady Tang walked, she seemed to intentionally slow her steps, such that Princess Consort of Qi, being pulled by her, felt embarrassed to walk two steps faster into the dining hall.

After all, the Dharma master was still speaking ahead; they wouldn't dare to talk down below.

Aunt Qiu, Aunt Xiang and Haitang were attending nearby, plus the coachman and four guards, protecting their safety.

The master politely returned the salute, and also recited a Buddhist chant.

Sui Sui had never left the village before; naturally she hadn't entered a temple, and didn't know these masters and Dharma masters.

Princess Consort of Qi's entourage on this trip was not large.

After Tang Youqing's gaze met Sui Sui's, she casually shifted her gaze away.

On the other side, Tang Lingheng smirked at Sui Sui, making a funny face; seeing Sui Sui's eyes widen from fright, he pretended to be well-behaved and shrank behind Lady Tang.

Second watch.

Ex-husband brother: "I'm here~"