Chapter 228

Lady He felt that although Sui Sui only gave a few pointers, to their family it was a lifesaving favor.

So, even though they had already sent a gift once while at the temple, they now arranged for another gift to be sent.

Yesterday the imperial edict had already reached the Qi Wangfu, and the residence had gained a little princess; likely the entire nobility of Jing Cheng knew about it.

Therefore, Lady He sent another gift on the pretext of congratulations.

Various fabrics and jewelry were loaded, filling about half a carriage.

After looking it over, Princess Consort of Qi smiled and gave the gift list to Xiang Gugu: "Keep this for Sui Sui; if there are any future exchanges, we can reciprocate according to the list."

Prince Qi does not pay much attention to his daughter's private quarters.

At this moment he wished he could open the treasury and pick out more things for Sui Sui.

So, after Princess Consort of Qi finished speaking, he nodded: "Later I'll get some more things for Sui Sui; I think two hundred mu of land is still too little."

Prince Qi also only has a rough estimate of the residence's wealth; to know more precisely, he either asks the steward or the princess consort.

Princess Consort of Qi didn't think it was too little that Sui Sui only had two hundred mu of land.

After all, Sui Sui is still young; we can add more each year.

Calculating that Sui Sui will marry upon reaching adulthood, we could still add land for another ten years.

Two hundred mu per year, ten years makes two thousand mu.

Although it's not much, for the coming‑of‑age ceremony a large gift package must be prepared, requiring at least a thousand mu as a base.

Calculated this way, it's not bad.

Moreover, her daughter certainly doesn't want to marry that early!

Their Qi Wangfu's princess—could she possibly have trouble finding a match?

So, first set a small goal: help Sui Sui accumulate ten thousand mu of property, then she can marry.

I just don't know which family's boy will be cheap, and I really want to beat someone up right now.

But Prince Qi wants to give, and Princess Consort of Qi definitely won't refuse; after a brief talk she also selected two hundred mu of rice fields, planning to later give them to Sui Sui.

The He family places great importance on gifts, so Prince Qi naturally would be curious and ask.

Princess Consort of Qi also did not hide anything.

In the end it was the pillow‑side person, and after Sui Sui they would still be kept in the Residence.

The other party's fortune…

As long as Prince Qi isn't foolish, sooner or later he will discover it.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, it would have been better to say it herself early on.

Although our own Prince isn't exactly clever, he is certainly not foolish; he knows what should be said and what shouldn't.

Princess Consort of Qi briefly mentioned the matter that happened earlier at Lanruo Si.

Prince Qi, after listening, twisted his eyebrows; after a while he hesitantly asked, "Those people in the dreams won't hurt us, will they?"

As for that, Princess Consort of Qi truly didn't know.

Because even Sui Sui herself can't clearly explain the situation of those people in the dreams.

Moreover, the little girl's dreams seem different each time.

Today it might be a Pretty aunt, tomorrow a stern uncle, and the day after tomorrow perhaps a young sister.

Princess Consort of Qi couldn't understand—what is Old Heaven busy with, or what plan does it have?

However, in any case it isn't a bad thing.

For now the other side appears to have no malice.

So Princess Consort of Qi didn't probe further; as long as the child is happy, that's enough.

Princess Consort of Qi couldn't articulate it, and Prince Qi didn't ask any more; he decided to observe on his own.

After finishing the talk about the gift from the He Residence, Uncle Li brought up the gift from Prince Qing's residence.

Hearing that it was a gift from Prince Qing's residence, Prince Qi asked in confusion, "Isn't Prince Qing not in Jing Cheng lately?"

Uncle Li quickly replied, "It was arranged by Mr. Yu of the residence and he delivered it personally."

Mr. Yu is the strategist of Prince Qing's residence.

This person, Prince Qi still knows.

Honestly…

He doesn't like the other party much.

Talking with the other party makes him feel like a fool.

However, the other party isn't bad; over the years they've been sincerely assisting Prince Qing.

So Prince Qi doesn't like them, but he won't truly target them.

And, what would he target?

Just because of his status as a Prince?

He feels that before he even makes a move, he may have already died many times.

Mr. Yu, that person…

He's full of scheming thoughts and also wicked.

However, when Prince Qing is mentioned, Prince Qi can't help but sigh, "Ah…"

Princess Consort of Qi:.

She knows in her heart what the Prince is up to, yet doesn't know whether she should counsel.

After all, there are still people by her side now.

When it comes to private matters, the Prince naturally doesn't want others to know.

So Princess Consort of Qi thought for a moment, pressed her lips together, and held back the words of counsel.

Uncle Li didn't understand, only thinking the Prince was feeling sad about Prince Qing's injury, felt a moment of sorrow, and didn't take it to heart.

Prince Qi personally looked over Prince Qing's gift list.

Very generous.

Prince Qing has guarded the Northwest these years, holding the line between Great Summer and the barbarian states, so that even if the barbarians had more schemes and means, they dare not advance another step.

Take one step forward, and you die!

Prince Qing is not like the former generals who would still lecture you on rites, righteousness, and morality.

Prince Qing went to the battlefield in his youth and saw many past instances of barbarians bullying Great Summer's soldiers and civilians.

So, when the situation turns around, will Prince Qing spare them?

Heh!

Although Prince Qi doesn't go to the battlefield, he also can't bring himself to like the small barbarian states.

They break promises, attack from time to time, truly despicable!

So, for this brother Prince Qing, even though they are not born of the same mother, Prince Qi still greatly admires and likes him.

Now that they have sent a generous gift, it shows their deep affection for Sui Sui.

Thinking of their situation, Prince Qi let out another long sigh: "He... is also pitiful."

The Princess Consort is gone, the daughter is gone, and she can no longer bear children.

Thinking of these, Prince Qi murmured softly: "I don't know, later in court, will anyone say something about this?"

Princess Consort Qi wasn't good at worrying about her brother-in-law's affairs, so she only gave a few polite responses, then looked at the gift list and had Aunt Xiang put it away.

On a cloudy, rainy day, Princess Consort Qi also couldn't bear it; after handling the residence's affairs, she went to sleep as well.

Prince Qi wanted to follow, but Princess Consort Qi sent him to the side hall: "When taking medicine, just stay quiet."

Prince Qi: ……

Can't we avoid mentioning the medicine?

Sui Sui slept straight through until afternoon, finally waking from a full bladder.

When she moved, the two young ladies beside her also moved.

Liu He Meng's earlier cold hadn't fully cleared; even while sleeping, her nose was still a bit stuffy.

Sleep is good medicine.

So she slept long and deep.

At this moment, Sui Sui moved, she woke, but her eyes didn't fully open: "Huh?"

She gave a muffled reply, turned her head, and fell asleep again.

Shen Hua Tang reacted quickly, whispering to Sui Sui: "Do you need to go to the restroom?"

Sui Sui nodded eagerly.

Seeing her, Shen Hua Tang found her cute, reached out to touch Sui Sui's little stubble, and prepared to take the child to the restroom.

Aunt Xiang had been guarding her; how could she let Miss Shen Second take Sui Sui away?

She was about to reach out and hug her over, but Shen Hua Tang refused: "Auntie, I also need to go."

Hearing that, Aunt Xiang lowered her hands, and followed behind the two uneasily.

After what happened with Che Lingzhi before, Aunt Xiang now concerns herself more with Sui Sui's affairs, though not to the point of being jumpy at every shadow.

The Prince and Princess Consort didn't blame her, which made Aunt Xiang feel very guilty.

So she wanted to treat Sui Sui even better.

The second watch is at 19:00.