Chapter 196: Being human, who isn't greedy?

Prince Qi quickly held Feng Xuanrui in one hand and Feng Xuanbin in the other, preparing to take the children back to eat.

Sui Sui lay on Mother Consort's shoulder, watching Fourth Brother Feng Xuanjie's eyes light up, then quickly dim, and she couldn't help whispering: "Fourth Brother, do you also want Father King to hold you?"

Nobody expected Sui Sui to say that.

After hearing the little girl's words, everyone's gaze unconsciously turned to Feng Xuanjie.

Feng Xuanjie, upon seeing Father King hold little six, still wondered whether he would be held too.

Although he was already a big child, an older brother.

But he was still just a boy in his early teens, still longing for Father King's affection and closeness.

However, after seeing Father King only hold the two youngest brothers, Feng Xuanjie, though prepared, inevitably felt a sense of loss.

Prince Qi probably didn't think too much about it, either.

He instinctively picked up the two youngest children, and after Sui Sui pointed it out, he felt a bit startled and also surprised.

After reacting, he couldn't help laughing: "They are all Father King's good children; Father King will hold them together."

Holding them together is impossible.

After all, no matter how capable Prince Qi is, it's impossible for one hand to lift several children at once.

So he squatted down, hugged all the children in a round, then took their hands and walked toward the dining hall.

The dinner was abundantly lavish, after all, the Prince had returned to the manor, so preparations were necessary.

After everyone sat down, before they started eating, Aunt Qiu entered with a hesitant expression and whispered: "The maid Qiaozi from Lady Car's quarters came to say that the lady is feeling unwell and wants the Prince to come see her."

Everyone: ……

Even young Feng Xuanrui understands Lady Car's little tricks.

How to put it?

It's really low-class.

If it were a few years earlier, the young masters of the manor might still not understand these.

But the tactics of the manor's concubines and attendants these past few years have really become increasingly lowly, which has let the manor's young masters see plenty of such tricks from a young age.

Aunt Qiu originally didn't want to say anything, but she was afraid that if Lady Car really had something happen, she would later blame their manor's princess consort.

So, after hesitating, Aunt Qiu still spoke honestly.

Princess Consort of Qi was indifferent, smiling at the Prince: "Prince, why not go take a look? If there's nothing wrong and you return, the young masters' lessons haven't been reviewed yet."

Prince Qi had just finished preparing water, arranged the sons, and was about to coax Sui Sui over to let her feed them.

Then he heard Aunt Qiu come in and say that Lady Car was causing trouble.

Prince Qi is not stupid; even if he used to be, these past years the rear courtyard's concubines have opened his eyes, and he knows those tactics.

So, as soon as Aunt Qiu spoke, Prince Qi understood what Lady Car intended to do.

He impatiently waved his hand: "If she feels unwell, just call a doctor; I can't treat her, so what's the point of going?"

After saying that, he thought again and still felt uneasy; Prince Qi rose and strode out: "Wait, I'll go myself and talk to Qiaozi."

Prince Qi rose and left, and the young masters inevitably felt a sense of loss.

Father King hadn't returned to the manor for several days; having just come back, he hadn't spent much time being close with them before having to go accompany someone else.

As young as Feng Xuanbin, his eye rims reddened again.

Although Feng Xuanrui also felt a bit of loss inside, in recent years he has come to understand things more and more clearly.

So he quickly hid his sadness, lowered his head and spoke to Sui Sui: "Little sister, today there's braised pork belly and pork jerky, both smell wonderful; after the meal we can also drink sweet cherry milk..."

Sui Sui hadn't seen her brother for two days, naturally she missed him greatly.

Just now, because of Father King, she hadn't had much chance to talk with her brother.

Now that she had the chance, Sui Sui stuck close to Feng Xuanrui, listening to his words and nodding repeatedly: "Then I'll drink half and give big brother most of it!"

"No need, no need, we have plenty; but if you want big brother to drink, then big brother will drink too—your intention matters most."

The siblings chatted well; originally Feng Xuanbin's eyes were red, but now looking...

Ah?

Father King can't be held back; is the little sister also going to run off with Sixth Brother?

That won't do; he at least has to leave one behind!

Feng Xuanbin quickly squeezed over, and Feng Xuanbo didn't yield an inch.

The little children crowded together, temporarily not eating.

Princess Consort of Qi didn't stop them either, merely letting Aunt Qiu watch.

If the Prince rose and went to Lady Car's side, then they would just start eating.

It makes no sense for the other side to go coax the rear courtyard ladies while letting a whole room of people starve waiting for him.

Prince Qi had just been happily chatting with the children for a while when someone interrupted him; his mood now is not good.

Qiaozi had originally seen the Prince come out and felt quite pleased.

Since the master she serves has gained the favor of the lord of the house, she and those like her who are servants naturally also have some prestige.

However, before that smile could fully spread, she heard Prince Qi say in a cold voice: "If you're feeling unwell, just see a doctor; don't be overly dramatic when there's nothing wrong, don't corrupt the young ladies of my manor, keep Lady Car in check, and cause less trouble."

Prince Qi said that and then turned and went back.

He was still thinking about returning to quiz the sons on their lessons, and also wanted to hold Sui Sui and coax the little ones to eat.

He had never personally fed a young lady before, and Sui Sui truly suited his taste.

Although he looked forward to his own biological daughter, Sui Sui is also quite nice.

At this moment, Prince Qi finally understood: in life, who isn't greedy?

Not seeking this, he seeks something else.

Like him, he both wants his own biological child and also wants Sui Sui.

Thinking of these, Prince Qi still laughed and self-teased: "Ah, greed must not be indulged~"

Qiao Zhi didn't expect that the Prince would say such a thing.

Moreover, when the Prince said those words, he didn't avoid people at all.

The sweepers outside the courtyard, and the rough servants in the Princess Consort's quarters were all watching and listening.

The Prince spoke so bluntly that Qiao Zhi couldn't even imagine what Car Maid's days in the mansion would be like...

Unless there really is good news, she's pregnant with a girl.

Otherwise, with the Prince giving such a cold face, how will the days ahead be lived?

The problem is...

As for the maid, she simply couldn't possibly be pregnant!

Thinking of these, Qiao Zhi suppressed the darkness in her eyes, thinking: "No, tonight she must find a reason to leave the mansion!"

As for how Car Maid reacted and felt upon hearing Prince Qi's words, Prince Qi and his entourage didn't care.

Prince Qi only knew that personally feeding his daughter a meal was a happy and joyful thing.

He could hardly control himself!

If it weren't that Sui Sui really couldn't eat too much, Prince Qi would wish to let Sui Sui eat everything.

Sui Sui finally leaned on the table, and if it weren't for the Princess Consort of Qi persuading him, Prince Qi would still want to feed her.

Later they discovered the little girl really couldn't eat anymore, fearing she had accumulated food.

After the meal, Prince Qi held the child and gently helped massage Sui Sui's stomach.

His technique wasn't good; he had just learned it on the spot from Liu Dafu.

However, Prince Qi's massage was very patient.

From time to time he would ask: "Does it hurt?"

"Is it heavy?"

"Is it any better?"

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