Chapter 189: Why Is It Stinky?

When the matter of Sui Sui vomiting was mentioned, Prince Qi felt inexplicably guilty.

He was embarrassed and at a loss for words, while Princess Consort of Qi had only been worried about Sui Sui before and hadn't thought carefully about what the child said.

Sui Sui said, "It smells so bad!"

The latrines in the Residence are all far from the main courtyard, kept as clean rooms for storing commodes, cleaned several times a day to ensure no outside odors, and are scented with strong spices, lest any stray smell become too strong and reach the main household.

So, stinky?

Princess Consort of Qi truly didn't smell anything.

If it's not those external odors, then it must be Prince Qi's fault.

Princess Consort of Qi recalled that when she rushed out, she saw Prince Qi just having set Sui Sui down.

So it was when Sui Sui was in Prince's arms that she said the smell was unpleasant?

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi looked at Prince Qi with a doubtful expression and whispered, "When Sui Sui said it was stinky before, was it because you returned without washing?"

However, the annex is not far from the city, and even a bumpy ride wouldn't produce any strange smell.

Princess Consort of Qi, still doubtful, even sniffed herself on purpose.

It was still fragrant, no stench at all.

She somewhat rejected Prince, unwilling to smell, and then thought of another angle, asking in an even lower voice, "You weren't doing anything untidy in the carriage on your way back, were you?"

When that came out, Prince Qi almost jumped in anger, "I didn't!"

Prince Qi truly felt he was being wronged!

Putting that aside, he is middle‑aged now, with limited energy.

Just his steadfast belief in the Master alone makes it impossible for him to act recklessly!

Thinking that, Prince Qi quickly voiced an explanation for himself: "The Master never said the road was auspicious."

Princess Consort of Qi: …!

Although she didn't particularly want to hear it, she did hear the conclusion.

However, Prince didn't mess around with Car Maid in the carriage, so how could it be stinky?

Princess Consort of Qi didn't understand, and finally could only feel aggrieved, sniffed Prince, and explained to Liu Dafu: "Sui Sui said the smell was bad, but didn't know where it came from; I smell Prince, and it's not stinky either."

When it came to being called smelly, Prince Qi felt quite aggrieved; he looked earnestly at Sui Sui and gently said, "Sui Sui, quickly tell Liu Dafu, it's not Father King who smells; Father King's body may not be fragrant, but it's not stinky either."

After saying that, Prince Qi also doubted himself a bit, lifted his sleeve and sniffed carefully.

Huh?

No smell.

Moreover, his body was surrounded by the incense from Car Maid.

The two rode back in a carriage; although nothing improper happened, the close proximity inevitably transferred some of each other's aura.

Car Maid also liked using fragrance, always wearing a scented sachet.

Liu Dafu listened and roughly understood.

He thought it over carefully, then said, "Perhaps the scent drifted with the wind from some direction; the pulse is calm, not a big issue. Later have some sweet dessert, add a light fragrance, a little more incense, and you'll forget the smell."

Children's sense of smell is sensitive; it's normal for them to detect odors adults can't.

Liu Dafu gave a brief explanation, then carefully asked Sui Sui if anything hurt.

Sui Sui gently shook her head, "Not uncomfortable, and not stinky anymore."

After that, feeling guilty, she looked at Father King, met his pitiful gaze, and quickly added, "Father King doesn't smell either; Father King is good."

Although Sui Sui didn't know what having a dad felt like.

But Sui Sui quite liked this Father King.

Hearing Sui Sui say Father King is good and not smelly, Prince Qi's face instantly brightened; he looked smugly at Princess Consort of Qi and whispered, "Listen, listen, Sui Sui is praising me!"

Princess Consort of Qi, too lazy to engage him, asked a few more careful questions, confirmed Sui Sui truly had no discomfort, and then felt at ease.

Liu Dafu, uneasy, stayed for a while, chatted with Sui Sui, and Aunt Qiu prepared a serving of cherry‑peanut milk.

Sui Sui had little appetite; even though the peanut milk was sweet and scented with cherry fruit, she still couldn't eat much.

She took a few sips, then refused to drink any more.

At lunch the child also refused food, curled up in Princess Consort of Qi's arms, saying she was sleepy and wanted to nap.

When the child wanted to sleep, Princess Consort of Qi gently coaxed her, while signaling Prince Qi and Liu Dafu could leave first.

Liu Dafu packed his things, went out to wait in the outer courtyard, and would return if anything arose.

After all, he usually stays in Wangfu, just organizing herbs and such.

Prince Qi didn't want to leave, but he couldn't resist Princess Consort of Qi's lingering stare, which seemed to convey disdain.

It seemed to ask him, "You've been back for so long, still not washing?"

Is she waiting to be rejected by Sui Sui again?

This time Prince Qi almost shattered again!

He, feeling aggrieved, said in a halting manner, "Sui Sui, you must sleep well and listen to Mother Consort's words."

"Father King will come to see you in a moment."

"Father King can still ride a big horse with you."

Everyone had gone to the outer room, yet Prince Qi was still muttering there.

Not only muttering, he also pulled Liu Dafu close and whispered, "Do you think it's possible that Sui Sui is my daughter who was lost abroad?"

Liu Dafu:?

He looked at Prince Qi with a face that seemed to say, "Prince, are you telling a ghost story?"

Prince Qi, embarrassed by the look, cleared his throat lightly to ease the awkwardness, then whispered, "That's not my own Father King; how could he have the same eyes? You know, these eyes of mine most resemble Father Emperor!"

Liu Dafu: ……

He didn't know what to say; after thinking it over and over, he finally whispered, "Isn't it possible that there are quite a few relatives who have the same eyes?"

Moreover, in this world, there are many people who look alike despite having no blood relation.

One cannot simply conclude that this child is one's own based solely on a pair of eyes.

Moreover, Your Highness, do you even remember whether you've been fooling around outside?

Liu Dafu's words shattered Prince Qi's sweet daydream.

He refused to accept reality, finally glaring at Liu Dafu in anger and saying indignantly, "Other people's eyes may differ somewhat, but my eyes were personally praised by Father Emperor!"

Liu Dafu: ……

Yes, yes, yes, the Late Emperor did praise them.

As for what matter, too much time has passed, so I can't recall.

However, I still have some impression of the original words.

The Late Emperor said: "Your eyes resemble me most, but your temperament is the least like me, you unfilial wretch!"

Liu Dafu didn't understand; why does the Prince only remember the first half of the saying?

But upon reflection, Liu Dafu felt... about the latter half of the Late Emperor's evaluation...

It's not all that surprising either.

Liu Dafu felt utterly weary, nodding repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Your Highness's eyes are the most beautiful."

Upon hearing that, Prince Qi grinned so widely his big white teeth showed, but he soon restrained himself a bit and whispered, "No, now Sui Sui's eyes are the most beautiful; I always think they're even lovelier than mine, round and gleaming, the most beautiful!"

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