Chapter 25

Feng Xuanrui let out a sigh: My sister is still the best!

No wonder Father King likes cute, well-behaved little girls.

He likes her too!

Feng Xuanrui, who likes his sister, fed Sui Sui a full bowl of porridge.

Not satisfied yet, he even wanted to feed his own bowl to Sui Sui.

But Qing Shui quietly reminded him from the side: "Young master, watch out for indigestion."

Sui Sui has a small appetite; eating just two extra snacks can cause indigestion and fever.

Feng Xuanrui was somewhat troubled by this.

He put the bowl down, a bit displeased, thought for a moment, then looked up and said to Sui Sui: "Sister, I'll feed you again at noon."

Sui Sui, still savoring the fresh fragrance of the minced meat porridge, nodded obediently.

Her nimble little tongue swirled in her mouth, sensing the lingering aroma of the porridge, and Sui Sui quietly swallowed.

The minced meat porridge is really delicious!

It's even better when Brother feeds it!

Too bad her little belly is already round and full; she can't eat any more.

When Feng Xuanrui fed his sister, he was as gentle as a spring breeze.

But when he ate for himself, he gulped down food like a ravenous wolf.

He barely maintained the table manners expected of a Wangfu young master.

Yet his gaping, bloody maw made Qing Shui's eyelids twitch.

After finishing the meal, Feng Xuanrui took Sui Sui to find Liu Dafu.

They intended to ask whether they could go release river lanterns today.

As for making kites?

The brother and sister silently agreed to say nothing.

As long as they don't speak, no one will know their kite failed!

Liu Dafu had just finished his morning meal and was about to read.

Hearing the two children come over to ask about the river lanterns, he thought for a moment before saying: "Prince should be able to return today; we can ask him then."

Liu Dafu felt that although he could also protect the two children,

but having Prince Qing present would give them a greater sense of security.

Knowing they had to wait for Uncle Prince Qing to return, Feng Xuanrui could only take Sui Sui to play first.

Feng Xuanrui thought, staying at the inn with nothing to do, he couldn't just sit idle all day, could he?

Thinking of the toys he had brought, he again took Sui Sui to find Qing Shan.

"Qing Shan, Qing Shan, did you bring my five-wood set?"

"I want to play five-wood with my sister; quickly get the things out."

Hearing Feng Xuanrui call him, Qing Shan hastily put down his work, first fetched the five-wood set, carefully cleaned it, and then placed it on the table.

Considering the stature of the two young masters, Qing Shan also found two taller soft cushions and placed them on the chairs.

Sui Sui hasn't even heard of five-wood, let alone played it.

Feng Xuanrui obviously realized this as well; while walking, he explained to her: "Five-wood is simple—you'll learn it in a flash; just watch Brother for a moment!"

"Brother will take you to conquer all directions!"

Feng Xuanrui does not intend to oppose Sui Sui.

So he summoned the two brothers, Qing Shan and Qing Shui: "You two form a team, I'll team with my sister, and we'll have a match!"

Finally, the two brothers no longer needing to split bamboo, finally could relax.

Feng Xuanrui pulled Sui Sui over, pointed to the board, and first explained: "We'll throw first, then determine our steps based on the throw's points."

"This is a pit, this is a trench, that is the river..."

Sui Sui cannot read; to her, what's before her eyes is utter darkness.

But she still listened attentively to Feng Xuanrui's explanation.

After Feng Xuanrui finished speaking, seeing Sui Sui's bewildered eyes, he knew she hadn't understood.

Feng Xuanrui was not impatient; on the contrary, he gave her another earnest explanation.

Seeing Sui Sui still not getting it, Feng Xuanrui raised his arm to gesture: "Don't worry, sister, I'm here!"

I'm here.

These four words inexplicably bring a sense of ease.

Originally, because she couldn't remember such complicated things, Sui Sui was a bit anxious.

Now, hearing those four words, Sui Sui felt a little relieved.

After the two Qing brothers had everything ready, Feng Xuanrui on his side called out to start.

Feng Xuanrui generously said: "Let you go first!"

Qing Shan and Qing Shui:!!!

What difference does going first make?

To look after the children's feelings, won't we have to go easy in the end?

Qing Shan didn't want to bully the kids, so he let Qing Shui throw first.

As Qing Shui threw, Feng Xuanrui quietly explained to Sui Sui: "Just toss the five-wood into that cup later; however many points it lands on, that's how many steps we'll take."

Watching Qing Shui's motion and listening to Feng Xuanrui's explanation, Sui Sui inexplicably grew tense.

The small hand at her side had unconsciously clenched into a fist, and even her breathing had become much lighter.

She stared intently at Qing Shui's movements, trying to memorize the process.

Feng Xuanrui watched from the side; his sister was like a little cat preparing to hunt, tense and tight, he wanted to laugh but also to carefully soothe.

Smack!

Feng Xuanrui hadn't spoken yet, and over there Qing Shui's five-wood had already landed in the cup.

It's three.

Feng Xuanrui waved his hand indifferently, turned his head and said to Sui Sui, "Three points, no big deal—Sui Sui, later toss him a six and see!"

Sui Sui instinctively wanted to say, "I can't!"

But when she turned her head and met Feng Xuanrui's smiling face, the hesitant words wouldn't come out.

The system also encouraged her in the consciousness space.

【Sui Sui, you haven't even started, you can't say you can't.】

【Believe in yourself!】

【Even if after trying you find you can't, it's okay—people always need a learning and improving process.】

【Sui Sui is still young, there are countless possibilities.】

【Sui Sui, learn to believe in yourself, not to deny yourself.】

Can't deny yourself!

The system had said these things for several days, and Sui Sui had gradually understood their meaning.

The encouragement from her brother and the system gave Sui Sui a lot of confidence.

The little girl actually wanted to imitate her brother, grandly declaring: I can do it!

The result, however, was a soft, kitten-like voice: "Throw six!"

The soft, feeble voice had no vigor at all.

But Feng Xuanrui was very pleased hearing it, and joined Sui Sui in shouting: "Throw six, throw six!"

The brother duo had finished their turns; now it was the sibling duo's turn.

When Sui Sui was pushed forward, her palms were sweaty, and when she picked up the five-wood, even her arm trembled.

Feng Xuanrui used to only fight with his annoying younger brother; sometimes he wasn't perceptive of subtle emotions.

So he didn't notice Sui Sui's nervousness, thinking she was just excited.

The young lad kept shouting there: "Sister, throw six, throw six!"

Liu Dafu was uneasy about this group of half-grown kids; as he strolled over, he saw the little girl trembling, clutching the five-wood tightly, with a look of facing death.

Liu Dafu:?

He knew you were just playing a game.

Those who didn't know might have thought you were going to the battlefield!

Liu Dafu sighed helplessly, then strode forward, came behind Sui Sui, extended his strong arm, and lightly placed it on her wrist: "Sui Sui, don't be nervous, relax, look at that cup, and lightly toss the five-wood in—it's fine."

Don't deny yourself!

——Sui Sui's notes

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