Chapter 229

The two little girls happily went to the clean room, came back and washed their hands, applied fragrant ointment, and then returned to the bed.

She had already woken up; after tossing about, she couldn't sleep again.

Liu He Meng, hearing the commotion, also struggled to sit up.

To make herself a bit more awake, Liu He Meng deliberately washed her face, tidied her hair, and then returned.

The three little girls sat down and began researching how to make paper kites.

Sui Sui had previously tried this with her brother.

But they all turned out very ugly!

Thinking of ugliness, she also thought of the previous river lanterns.

She also wanted to write a letter to her older brother Ronglin and her older sister Ruoyi.

But she herself couldn't read...

Sui Sui thought, why not wait until she learns to write before writing?

But wouldn't that take too long?

The little girl tilted her head in distress, looking like a wide-eyed, at‑a‑loss civet cat.

Shen Hua Tang, seeing her liking it, couldn't help reaching out to touch her, and gently asked, "Sui Sui, do you have something on your mind?"

Sui Sui thought it over, realized she didn't understand, and honestly said, "I want to write a letter to Brother Ronglin and Sister Ruoyi, but I don't know how to write."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hua Tang said it wasn't a big problem, nodding: "I and your Mengmeng older sister both know how to write; why don't we help you? Sui Sui, tell us what you want to say, and we'll write it down—wouldn't that work?"

Liu He Meng, who had been dazed, perked up at this: "Exactly, exactly, Sister Shen's flower‑pin small regular script is so beautiful!"

Shen Hua Tang, embarrassed by such blunt praise, waved her hands repeatedly: "No, no, just average, really just average, but passable."

One could hear that this was a very modest statement.

However, Sui Sui didn't understand.

She knew the two older sisters could write, and their handwriting was nice.

That's enough!

The three little girls happily got off the bed and prepared to write.

Xiang Gugu promptly had someone prepare brush and ink for their convenience.

Princess Consort of Qi, upon hearing that Sui Sui had awakened, quietly came over with Prince Qi.

Seeing the three little girls playing quite well, she temporarily did not disturb them.

Watching the three children play happily, Prince Qi couldn't help softening: "Why not skip the afternoon lesson? The kids hardly ever get to enjoy themselves this much."

Princess Consort of Qi, listening on the side, was rather speechless.

So why is everyone in the residence a poor student?

The root cause has been found.

The father is a poor student, yet pities his children; even regarding their studies, he feels so sorry he can't bear it—no wonder these kids can't learn well.

Princess Consort of Qi gave Prince Qi a sideways glance after hearing his words.

Prince Qi, having been glared at, dared not say more.

Yet he felt a bit unwilling inside, thinking: "Sui Sui is still young; there's still time."

Besides, it's not an introductory class; just sitting in casually, there's no need to be so concerned.

But seeing the princess consort's displeased expression, he dared not say more.

Ah!

Although Princess Consort of Qi wanted Sui Sui and the others to go to class, seeing the children having fun and Shen Hua Tang also unintentionally giving Sui Sui some early education, she softened, took Prince Qi's hand, and withdrew.

Prince Qi was unwilling to leave, but Princess Consort of Qi pushed him out: "Go, go, go—the imperial physician didn't prescribe a medicinal bath for you, did he? With the dampness of a rainy day, your leg isn't comfortable either, so go soak in it."

Prince Qi was happily watching his little darlings; of course he didn't want to go.

But if the princess consort didn't mention it, it would be fine; once she brought up his leg, which was indeed uncomfortable, he reluctantly went, looking back three times, to prepare the medicinal bath.

Feng Xuanrui and the others still thought they could study together with the sisters in the afternoon.

The result……

The sisters didn't come.

Feng Xuanrui was dissatisfied: "Why? Even though the sisters are cute, they can't skip class!"

Feng Xuanbin blindly agreed: "Exactly, exactly!"

……

Everyone was chattering, when Master Shen gave them a sideways glance, and the young masters fell silent again.

Master Shen didn't elaborate further.

Regarding the prince's indulgence of his children, especially the daughters, Master Shen was not at all surprised.

Furthermore, at lunchtime, Liu Dafu deliberately squeezed up to Master Shen, made a bet with him, saying the prince would certainly be reluctant to let Sui Sui get her ears pierced.

Liu Dafu also wanted to gain something from this bet.

Master Shen rolled his eyes at that moment, thinking, "Is he stupid?"

The prince's reluctance is inevitable.

No bet is needed; anyone with eyes can see that.

That's why he refuses to bet.

But does he really never bet?

Wearing fewer earrings always feels like missing a lot of beauty, doesn't it?

Furthermore, won't Sui Sui envy others later?

If Sui Sui really got her ears pierced, would the prince not cry?

Master Shen was reading the textbook while absentmindedly thinking.

At this moment, Prince Qi, who was on their mind, was listening to Doctor Liu tell him about piercing Sui Sui's ears.

As soon as Prince Qi heard it, he exploded: "No, not allowed, not possible!!!!"

He was so excited he almost jumped out of the bathtub.

Doctor Liu was startled by his movement and quickly stepped back two paces, thus avoiding being soaked.

He felt somewhat helpless: "The Princess Consort said to take another look; I'm just here to ask, I'm not really going to pierce."

After hearing Doctor Liu say that, Prince Qi felt somewhat reassured; after sitting down, he turned his head again, uneasy: "Promise me, you won't secretly pierce it!"

Doctor Liu:?

What do you think I am?

That child is pitiful; I also love them!

Doctor Liu's speechless expression made Prince Qi feel very guilty.

But soon, he regained his confidence.

Prince Qi felt that for his precious darling, nothing was too much!

So, what's there to fear?

Be even more confident!

Sui Sui, who was on Prince Qi's mind, was now playing together with Shen Hua Tang and the others.

The letter was written, then crumpled, then smoothed out and written again.

They went back and forth, tossing and turning many times.

The number of times was so many that Liu He Meng and Shen Hua Tang even knew exactly what had happened to Sui Sui and Sun Ronglin and their group over in Qingzhou, down to the details.

However, the two young ladies were not impatient, and they kept teaching Sui Sui.

"You can say it like this; you're good friends. Although writing a letter is quite formal, we're just kids, so we don't need to think too much. If Sui Sui doesn't know how, just write what she can."

"Exactly, we're just kids; we can write the letter casually, no need to overthink. Overthinking is for adults."

The two sisters' words were reasonable and well-founded; Sui Sui thought they made sense, so she proceeded according to her own ideas.

The young ladies had little prior experience and lacked enlightenment, so when writing a letter they could think of only a few words.

Just a few dry sentences.

May Elder Brother Ronglin be safe.

May Sister Ruoyi be beautiful.

However, Shen Hua Tang thought that the simplest language was actually the most moving.

If this were a letter Sui Sui wrote to herself, she would surely be delighted and would treasure it, placing it in her most important jewelry box!

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