Chapter 215: Father King, a hug, okay?

Sui Sui woke up groggy, and saw Mother Consort sitting at the bedside; tears of grievance fell instantly.

Princess Consort of Qi, never trusting the child, saw Sui Sui awake but silent, grabbed her sleeve and cried, and her own tears also became uncontrollable.

Princess Consort of Qi tried to control her emotions as much as possible, gently patting the little girl's back: "Sui Sui, don't cry, don't be afraid, Mother Consort is here, here, don't be scared."

Feeling this comfort might still be insufficient, Princess Consort of Qi quickly lifted Sui Sui into her arms and gently coaxed her.

The little girl had been burning for a day and a night; now she looked extremely gaunt, complexion pale, lips also looking unwell.

Princess Consort of Qi's heart‑aching tears became uncontrollable again.

Prince Qi, seeing the child awake, also squeezed over.

Ren Ce Fei felt a bit annoyed at him, but after thinking, still gave way.

Meng Ce Fei, seeing her give way, also stepped aside.

After Prince Qi squeezed in, he smiled and asked: "Sui Sui feeling better? Any place still uncomfortable? Want something to eat? The stove has millet porridge warming, it's so fragrant."

Seeing Father King, Sui Sui recalled yesterday's incident of being pulled into the water by Che Lingzhi, and thought that when she woke up, she seemed still half‑asleep and heard the other side bite her back.

Sui Sui's grievance tears became uncontrollable again; she cried while softly saying: "Mother Consort, I didn't push anyone, I didn't."

Sui Sui was used to being falsely accused; after realizing rebuttal was useless, she often just endured silently.

Now the situation is different; Sui Sui feels she has a Mother Consort, someone who cares for her, so the grievance she suffered should be speakable, right?

Le Le also encouraged her, saying it's okay.

Anything must be tried again to know whether it works.

One must not abandon all hope because of past hardships.

Sui Sui thought, Mother Consort is different from others.

Therefore, she should be able to try.

The little girl, feeling aggrieved, leaned on Princess Consort of Qi's shoulder, recounting yesterday's grievance.

Afraid others wouldn't believe her, Sui Sui kept saying: "I didn't, Mother Consort, I really didn't."

The former Sui Sui always said the same.

But no one believed her.

This time, Sui Sui still said so, not knowing whether anyone would believe her.

The little girl, aggrieved yet stubborn, clutched Princess Consort of Qi's neck, trying to press her whole self into Mother Consort's embrace, striving to gain a bit of Sense of security.

While listening to Sui Sui's aggrieved voice, Princess Consort of Qi's heart was about to break.

She thought she had been too gentle before.

Hence she had allowed those people to disregard the Wangfu's rules and ignored the girl she cherished.

No more like that in the future!

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi's mindset gradually changed.

She gently patted Sui Sui's back, her voice a little hoarse yet still gentle: "Sui Sui, rest assured, Mother Consort believes you, no one may wrong Mother Consort's child, no one may!"

After the last sentence, Princess Consort of Qi glared fiercely at Prince Qi.

Prince Qi, originally still worried, looked on with pleading eyes, looking pitiful.

Being glared at by the Princess Consort, he was a bit confused, but feeling guilty he dared not ask further.

After all, Car Maid and her niece were both there because of him, which brought them to the Residence.

Thinking of that family of villains, Prince Qi clenched his teeth in anger.

He echoed the Princess Consort's words: "Yes, yes, Father King is here, no one may wrong our Sui Sui, ha."

Hearing Mother Consort say she believes and will protect her, Sui Sui's aggrieved tears increased again.

She clutched Mother Consort's neck, sobbing "wu‑wu‑wu‑wu" again.

In this crying there is grievance and also moved feeling.

Listening closely, there seems also a hint of relief.

Probably another kind of relief for the past of always being falsely accused and no one willing to believe her.

Sui Sui thought, she has Mother Consort's love, Father King's belief.

The past hardships, she is willing to not hold a grudge.

Only, those people, she never wants to see again.

She only wants to hold Mother Consort's neck tightly.

Thinking this, Sui Sui grasped Mother Consort's hand even tighter, yet controlled it well, trying not to choke Mother Consort.

Feng Xuanrui and the others, hearing the commotion, gathered around, chirping anxiously.

"Sister, sister, are you feeling better now?"

"Sister sister, we found a little foal, isn't it great? When you grow a bit taller, you can ride it."

"Sister, brother carved a little rabbit for you, isn't it beautiful?"

……

When many children gather, the noise becomes noisy.

Princess Consort of Qi only felt a continuous stream of "sister, sister" in her ears.

Yet she didn't find it noisy; instead, those voices made her feel at ease.

The child has awakened, the body should have no major issues, how could it not bring peace?

Surrounded by the brothers' voices, Sui Sui's crying gradually stopped.

Especially when Feng Xuanrui squeezed over and handed the wooden carved rabbit he snatched from Feng Xuancang, Sui Sui couldn't help showing a slight smile: "Brother, this is pretty."

Feng Xuanrui looked, seeing his sister smile, also laughed: "Right? Right? Third brother carved it overnight yesterday, if sister likes it, let third brother carve more later; his skill is good, and if not, fourth brother's skill is also fine."

The slighted Feng Xuanjie didn't get angry, but looked at his sister with concern.

He thought, children are really too fragile; he needs to look more.

When there are many children, the atmosphere relaxes.

Princess Consort of Qi's heart also relaxed considerably; she gestured for Xiang Gugu to fetch the porridge.

After yesterday's incident, Xiang Gugu felt quite guilty.

She thought, if she were more careful, it would also be impossible to let that master and servant exploit a loophole.

So, today Xiang Gugu's hands and feet are especially diligent.

Before long, the millet porridge with kudzu powder was brought back.

Princess Consort of Qi personally blew on it to cool it, then slowly fed it to Sui Sui to drink.

Sui Sui just woke up; her illness hasn't fully recovered, so she has little strength, and even less appetite.

But with so many people gathered around her, they all looked at her with concern.

Sui Sui always felt that if she ate even one bite less, Mother Consort would burst into tears.

When she cried feeling wronged, she hadn't thought much yet.

At this moment, meeting Mother Consort's red-rimmed eyes from crying, Sui Sui began to feel heartache again.

She didn't want Mother Consort to cry; she wanted Mother Consort to always be happy and cheerful.

So, Sui Sui obediently let Mother Consort feed her; even though she had little appetite, she still ate bite after bite.

Finally, Liu Dafu couldn't bear to watch anymore: "Half a bowl is enough; if she eats more, her spleen and stomach can't take it—she might end up vomiting soon."

Upon hearing this, Princess Consort of Qi hurriedly withdrew her hand, handed the porridge to someone else, took a handkerchief, carefully wiped Sui Sui's mouth, and then drew the child into her embrace.

Prince Qi stood aside, looking on with longing; yesterday, because he felt guilty, he dared not snatch the child.

Today he regained his confidence.

His daughter—how could he not hold her?

Thinking of this, Prince Qi smiled and moved closer, his hand reaching straight for Princess Consort of Qi: "Father King, a hug, okay?"

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