Chapter 162

Someone came over.

However, the distance is a bit far.

Princess Consort of Qi listened to the voice and felt it familiar.

She subconsciously turned her head to look and saw that the approaching party was already less than five meters away from them.

After seeing clearly who the person was, Princess Consort of Qi smiled and greeted, "Lady He."

Lady He saw Princess Consort of Qi turn, hurriedly took the child's hand and walked a few steps quickly.

Lady He was holding a little girl whose complexion was slightly pale and body frail.

The little girl was very pretty, but unusually quiet, like a doll that only knows how to blink.

When Lady He quickened her pace, the little girl's steps were surprisingly fast.

Speaking of this matter, Lady He was still quite worried.

Other children, when they reach seven or eight years old, are disliked by cats and dogs.

The mother didn't let her speak, and she obediently let the mother lead her.

Princess Consort of Qi heard this and also felt somewhat sad.

However, when out and about, one still needs to consider etiquette.

He Er Guniang is only two years older than Sui Sui, and she is still a child.

Both sides are somewhat acquainted, Princess Consort of Qi waved her hand indifferently, looked at the child, and softly asked, "How is Second Lady's health?"

At this time, she quietly followed Lady He, her big eyes looking around uneasily and curiously.

In Jing Cheng, the children of nobles and officials, some even when they grow to nine or ten years old still cannot stand firm.

Princess Consort of Qi looked at He Er Guniang's frail small appearance and always felt that the child's situation was really precarious.

She raised her hand, smiling and said, "No rush, we're not hurrying to listen to the sutra; we can take our time."

The distance of five meters isn't far; while speaking, Lady He had already led He Er Guniang over.

Lady He also knew that her speed was too fast for the child's body to bear.

This is also why the Empress Dowager previously kept silent about Sui Sui's identity.

Princess Consort of Qi saw that the little girl's face grew even paler, and a cold sweat appeared on her forehead, making her feel alarmed.

Upon hearing Princess Consort of Qi's question, Lady He lightly sighed, "Still the same."

The other party looked, seeming to have become even thinner than last year.

However, such unpleasant talk is better not spoken randomly.

Hard to say, cannot stand firm.

At this moment, hearing Princess Consort of Qi's advice, she hastily bowed, "Thank you, Princess Consort, for your understanding."

He Er Guniang has reached seven years old, yet her quietness makes one feel pity.

Princess Consort of Qi even just gave a fleeting glance, with no trace of pity, for fear others would misunderstand.

Both sides exchanged a few pleasantries.

Lady He also wanted to bring Second Lady to listen to the sutra.

All for praying blessings for the child, and plus Lady He's gentle nature, she doesn't much like to fawn over the powerful.

Therefore, Princess Consort of Qi invited the other party to accompany them.

Lady He did not refuse, and kept saying things like "Sorry for the trouble" and "Thanks for the hassle."

Regarding this, Princess Consort of Qi felt somewhat guilty.

The reason she invited Lady He to accompany them was to avoid later running into Lady Tang alone and having to listen to her endless talk and such flattery.

If a third party were present, Lady Tang would still have to restrain herself somewhat.

The two walked and talked, and not long after, they indeed ran into Lady Tang again.

If there had been no prior speculation, Princess Consort of Qi might not have thought much more.

But now that there is speculation, and the previous events seem to have been verified, seeing Lady Tang again makes Princess Consort of Qi feel somewhat uneasy.

However, there is good news.

Tang Lingheng did not come along.

Probably he got tired at noon and is now catching up on sleep.

Also don't know whether, if he slept enough at noon, he will be restless at night.

Thinking of these, Princess Consort of Qi got a headache again.

She thought, she should bring Little Six and Little Seven along.

The children are young; having fewer lessons doesn't matter much.

Mainly, without a little child accompanying Sui Sui, Princess Consort of Qi doesn't feel at ease.

Lady Tang is a woman very skilled at socializing; after arriving, with just a few sentences she entered the previous topic of Princess Consort of Qi and Lady He, laughing and taking control of the conversation.

Some people simply have such talent.

Easily they take the initiative into their own hands.

However, it's also because Princess Consort of Qi doesn't want to compete with her, and Lady He isn't the type who likes to compete.

Moreover, Lady He also needs to consider the Empress's face, so she should slightly flatter Lady Tang.

Lady He simply doesn't want to socialize; she is not foolish.

The three families together walked toward the place for the afternoon sutra listening.

Because the weather is warm, the place for the afternoon sutra listening is an open field to the east.

It's quite a large area; by the time they arrived, the master had already begun lecturing.

There were not a few incense-goers at the scene; although some incense-goers had gone to dig wild vegetables, many still came to listen.

Everyone maintained the most basic quiet.

After Lady Tang came over, she also lowered her voice and stopped speaking further.

She intentionally let Tang Youqing bring the two kids to play; in fact, she also wanted Tang Youqing to show off in front of Princess Consort of Qi.

Lady Tang indeed was planning, wanting to marry Tang Youqing into Qi Wang Fu.

Marrying into Qi Wang Fu, that is the proper heir's consort; later she will also become the mistress of Qi Wang Fu.

Prince Qi, being His Majesty's younger brother, after his death the princes will be enfeoffed; that heir apparent will certainly be the most noble.

At that time, Tang Youqing will be the mistress of the Wangfu, and all affairs will be under her charge.

Isn't this better than becoming a concubine to the Crown Prince, and later a consort to the new emperor?

Tang Youqing actually is not willing; she gave up the wealth and honor of the Eastern Palace, choosing to marry into another family.

Mother and daughter have differing opinions on this matter.

However, Tang Youqing cannot overcome her mother; for now she lets her have her way.

Upon hearing this, mother still wanted her to bring the two children; Tang Youqing almost couldn't hold back and asked aloud: "Why should she bring them?"

She really doesn't want to bring these little things; it's so noisy!

Xiao Wu has been noisy all along; the siblings have already fought more than once.

Tang Youqing is young; her management of facial expressions is not yet adequate.

So, her displeasure on her face is very obvious.

Whether Princess Consort of Qi or Lady He, they are not fools; they naturally noticed and smilingly indicated refusal.

Lady He naturally said: "I think bringing Er Niang to listen to sutras more often, basking in Buddha's light, perhaps her health will improve; this listening to sutras must not be lacking."

Princess Consort of Qi hearing this, instantly got inspiration and also smiling said: "I came this time also to pray for the child's blessing; naturally I want to bring her to listen to sutras more."

After explaining, Princess Consort of Qi also lowered her head, looking at Sui Sui, and softly asked: "Isn't that right, Sui Sui?"

Sui Sui along the way, led by Mother Consort, from time to time also observed the two pretty sisters.

Children's likes and dislikes are simple.

If you have no malice, I think you're good.

Tang Youqing actually also has no malice; it's just that her impatience is written all over her face.

So she kept holding her expression, showing no hint of a smile; Sui Sui looking at her felt quite uneasy.

In contrast, equally curious, eyes wide open, from time to time secretly looking at her older sister He, Sui Sui likes it.

When Mother Consort asked, Sui Sui also smiled at He Er Guniang.

Regarding Mother Consort's question, Sui Sui quickly nodded: "Yes, Mother Consort."

The little girl's voice is clear and decisive.

Princess Consort of Qi hearing this couldn't help but feel happy.

Her child feels that today they have progressed a lot!

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