Chapter 181: Song Bi

Sui Sui still had a somewhat startled reaction to the word "aunt".

Hearing that the eldest aunt was indisposed and hadn't come out, she secretly felt relieved.

Soon she realized that such a thought of hers was inappropriate.

After all, they weren't the bad aunt from Qingzhou.

Everyone was very kind and even gave her gifts.

She shouldn't think that way; such thoughts were bad, just like the former aunt.

Thinking of these, Sui Sui lightly nodded: "All right, second aunt, Sui Sui knows."

Her well-behaved, gentle appearance was indeed likable.

The old lady looked for a while, then, imitating the Princess Consort of Qi, raised her hand and patted the child's head.

Sui Sui obediently let the old lady pat her, fearing she couldn't reach, she even leaned her head forward a bit.

The old lady felt pleased while patting, and faintly understood why her daughter liked this child.

He was indeed likable; it was said he used to be rather pitiable.

At this moment, aside from Song Kuan, there were no other children around.

The old lady worried that Song Kuan might not look after Sui Sui well, so after thinking she turned to ask the aunt nearby: "Is Yuan Niang in the back yard? Find someone to call her over to keep Sui Sui company and play in the courtyard for a while."

This is because the adults have something to say, and it's not convenient for children to be present.

However, the old lady would not simply dismiss the child.

In the younger generation of the Song residence, there were no legitimate daughters, only two concubine-born ones.

One was seven-year-old Song Bi, the other five-year-old Song Tong.

Of the two children, Song Tong was younger and more timid; even the grandmother, the old lady, would hardly see this child a few times in a month.

They simply never go out!

Their own mother also wasn't the type who liked to go out.

The old lady usually didn't micromanage; having learned the proper etiquette and the books she should read, her supervision of her children wasn't particularly strict.

For now, needing to keep Sui Sui company, calling Song Tong over would be unrealistic.

With such timidity, don't scare the child into developing problems.

By contrast, Song Bi was lively, though her disposition was a bit stubborn; the old lady wasn't without worry, but now there's no lack of someone to pick.

Thinking of these, the old lady couldn't help but think: this child, we really ought to have more; otherwise, when needed, there'll be no one to choose from.

However, the elder branch's health is poor, clearly unable to bear more; those two concubines are also honest and timid, and if they bore more, their dispositions might still be like Yuan Niang and the second lady's.

By contrast, the second branch's health is good and they're young; if worse comes to worst, we could let the second son take a concubine!

Thinking of these, the old lady glanced at Zhou Shi.

Zhou Shi:?

Zhou Shi completely failed to grasp the old lady's gaze, and still pondered it in her heart for a while.

Song Bi was reading in the back yard at this moment; when the aunt called her over, she was still dazed.

On the way, she only then realized it was the grandmother summoning her to the front yard to keep a little sister company.

Along the way the aunt gave many instructions; Song Bi obediently replied: "Aunt, rest assured, I will definitely keep the little sister company properly."

Song Bi thought: the little sister is nice, better than brothers.

She liked playing with girls.

Girls are fragrant, she liked them the most!

Song Bi indeed liked playing with girls; usually seeing the brothers of the residence, she rather disliked them.

Especially Sui Sui's bright eyes and shallow dimples made Song Bi like her at first sight.

After greeting the elders and obtaining the grandmother's permission, Song Bi friendly took Sui Sui's hand and led the child away.

Because Song Kuan, a familiar older brother, was still there, Sui Sui, though reluctant to leave her mother consort, still obediently went out.

Song Bi and Song Kuan stood on either side of Sui Sui, each holding one of her hands.

After walking out, although there were still servants following, Song Bi visibly relaxed, smiling and saying: "Second brother, how about I take the little sister's hand? Brother, you can check whether it's cool by the pond; I'd like to bring the little sister to see the fish."

Song Kuan knew that the eldest little sister didn't like playing with them young masters.

At this moment, sending him away was just to monopolize Sui Sui.

Song Kuan was unwilling in his heart, but he couldn't resist; Song Bi took Sui Sui's hand and stared at him, the problem being that Sui Sui didn't understand Song Bi's little thoughts and also tilted her head to look at him.

Song Kuan felt especially pressured for a moment, and finally could only helplessly turn his head and sigh: "I'll go."

Hearing his agreement, Song Bi immediately sweetly said: "Thank you, second brother, I knew you were the best!"

Sui Sui thought, Song Kuan older brother was helping them go see, and also imitating the sister, sweetly said: "Thank you, second brother, second brother is the best!"

Song Bi's thanks carried a hint of falseness.

But Sui Sui's thanks sounded much more sincere.

Especially with the child's round, glistening eyes, it looked even more earnest.

If Song Kuan had still been a bit unhappy before, upon meeting Sui Sui's eyes he thought……

Just looking at the pond, now letting him reach for the heavens and embrace the moon would be no problem!

He can do it!

Song Kuan quickly strode over, leaving the two little girls standing where they were.

Song Bi tightly held Sui Sui's little hand, not letting go, then turned her body, drawing closer to Sui Sui a bit, her voice still soft with a hint of sweetness: "Little sister, may I hug you?"

Although she didn't know why the sister suddenly wanted to hug her, Sui Sui didn't object, obediently spreading her arms: "Sister, I'm a bit heavy."

When Song Bi heard Sui Sui's response, her eyes shone amazingly; she quickly shook her head: "Don't worry, sister has plenty of strength, I'm not afraid!"

While speaking, for fear Sui Sui might regret it, she stepped forward two paces and directly lifted Sui Sui up.

If Song Bi weren't so young, she really couldn't manage a princess carry; in fact, she also wanted to hold Sui Sui sideways.

Too bad, it's not possible.

Now she can only barely hold her upright, and can't keep it up for long.

At this moment, Song Bi gained a clear awareness of her own strength.

She thought, "Not enough; I'll still have to train hard from now on!"

Otherwise, even wanting to hold a pretty little sister would be exhausting!

Having gotten hold of the pretty little sister, Song Bi slowly moved to Sui Sui's neck crook and gently sniffed: "Mm, little sister smells nice, really fragrant!"

A few strands of Song Bi's hair fell onto Sui Sui's neck, making her a bit itchy; she shrank her neck, then imitated Song Bi, moving toward the other's chin like a little cat sniffing prey, and after a few sniffs she also softly said, "Older sister also smells nice, very nice."

When Song Kuan returned, he saw the two little girls, as if they were sniffing bones, sniffing each other.

Seeing this, Song Kuan felt his scalp tingle, and couldn't help but shout low: "Song Bi, don't lead your sister astray!"

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