Chapter 262: with translation of chapter title

The children's efficiency is still extremely high.

Before dinner, they not only assembled the little wooden horse, but also pushed Sui Sui around for several rounds.

The flexible wheels, as well as the steady wooden horse, give a feeling of freshness and attentiveness.

Moreover, Feng Xuancang, thinking of Sui Sui's safety, also made a simple safety belt out of deerskin.

Of course, they don't really have the concept of safety belts nowadays; it's just that Feng Xuancang feels his little sister is still small, and if she sits unsteadily on the little wooden horse and falls, it could be dangerous.

So he drilled three holes in the wooden horse and then attached two deerskin straps.

After Sui Sui sits on the wooden horse, if she's afraid of falling, she can fasten this around her body.

The deerskin is soft and also long enough.

Although even with it fastened, safety isn't completely guaranteed, at least if she accidentally falls, Sui Sui will have some cushioning.

Regarding Feng Xuancang's attentiveness, Sui Sui exclaimed in amazement: "Third Brother, you're so awesome!"

Sui Sui has a deerskin pouch; she used to carry it when she went to the elementary school.

Now, looking at this deerskin safety belt, Sui Sui truly feels amazed.

At the same time, she is moved by Third Brother's affection and attentiveness toward her.

After the little girl finished praising, her eyes turned red.

When Sui Sui's eyes reddened, the young masters began to feel sorry for her.

Feng Xuanrui even more anxiously looked for a handkerchief, fearing his sister would start crying.

Feng Xuancang softly coaxed the child, not wanting the little ones to be too upset.

Fortunately, Sui Sui didn't cry in the end; obediently going along with the brothers' actions, after being lifted onto the little wooden horse, she went around two more times.

Feng Xuanrui thought it was fun and also wanted to squeeze onto it.

Being young, Feng Xuancang and the others indulged him.

So after Feng Xuanrui got on, Feng Xuanbin also squeezed on.

However, pulling three kids at once was still too tiring, so Feng Xuancang casually lifted Feng Xuanrui down.

Although Feng Xuanrui was dissatisfied, he also knew that with too many people, Third Brother couldn't pull them.

Finally, he jumped down and began pushing from behind.

Behind the wooden horse there is a rail; if one feels tired, they can lean on it, but because it's made of wood, it's somewhat hard.

However, Feng Xuanrui pushing it while walking is just convenient.

However, feeling the touch in his hand, Feng Xuanrui is not satisfied: "Let someone sew a soft pad onto this rail later."

It's hard, and if it bumps the sister again.

It's fine for them sitting on it, anyway they're thick-skinned.

But the sister can't.

Hearing Feng Xuanrui say that, Feng Xuancang also realized his oversight and immediately nodded.

Xiang Gugu appeared just in time, saying her sewing skills are fine; she'll estimate the size later and sew it.

Prince Qi had been worried, but hearing Xiang Gugu's response, he laughed and sat back down.

After the kids played for a while, dinner began.

Dinner was still very abundant.

Sui Sui ate egg dumplings, paired with purple rice porridge.

It is said that this purple rice is also a tribute.

It was bestowed today by Imperial Uncle; there isn't much of it, but Father King said to let himself try something fresh, so the kitchen cooked some.

Actually, Sui Sui can't taste the difference, so what's the difference?

But Father King said it's good, so it's good stuff.

So, eat more.

Children's appetites are like that; a small bowl of porridge is already the limit.

Moreover, Sui Sui also ate three egg dumplings.

In the end, she almost couldn't hold it.

Fortunately, after the meal there is entertainment, and they can move around a bit to aid digestion.

After dinner, Princess Consort of Qi quietly called Feng Xuanbo over and whispered a few sentences: "Tonight, go back and keep your mother company."

Princess Consort of Qi didn't say more.

Feng Xuanbo didn't understand, but he also knew that if there were no unexpected circumstances, Mother Consort wouldn't let him return to keep his mother company.

These young masters, when they grow older, will all move to the East Courtyard, separating from their parents.

When the children grow up, they must separate and become independent.

This is quite normal in every household.

Feng Xuanbo, being smart, didn't ask much; Princess Consort of Qi is actually also worried that Lady Ren Ce Fei might feel uneasy due to the Empress Dowager's gift.

Therefore, letting her own son return to keep her company might put Lady Ren Ce Fei at ease a bit.

After seeing Feng Xuanbo off, Princess Consort of Qi sighed lightly: "Time flies; tomorrow is the end of the month, and Ze Ge'er and the others should be coming back."

At month's end, the Imperial Academy and various Shu Yuan will have a day off.

The students can also return to their mansions to make some adjustments.

Either change some clothes, bring some silver, or look for some books and such.

In short, after studying for a month, the strings are wound tight; this is a rare chance to relax.

Hearing the Princess Consort mention his most outstanding eldest son, Prince Qi happily nodded: "Tomorrow have Zhuangzi send over more good things; Ze Ge'er likes Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, so have the kitchen prepare it early tomorrow morning, cook it soon so it absorbs flavor; also have someone tidy Ze Ge'er's rooms carefully, and since the Flower is blooming well, insert some flower blossoms…"

After talking about the eldest son for a while, Prince Qi also didn't forget his second son, who will also come back tomorrow.

Thinking of the second son, Prince Qi furrowed his brow slightly.

He still doesn't understand to this day; although he isn't exactly sharp, he's not stupid either, but Ren Ce Fei is even more scheming.

Why did those two produce such a simpleton?

If it weren't for that face, which is almost his spitting image, Prince Qi even suspected that the midwife had switched the baby at birth.

Nevertheless, he is indeed his own son; after thinking, Prince Qi added: "Yuge'er likes lamb chops, so arrange that too."

They are all his sons; he loves them all, and it wouldn't be right to favor one over the other, lest he neglect someone and hurt their feelings.

Originally, he could only come home for one day each month.

Princess Consort of Qi smiled and agreed.

Later in the evening, when the children were also tired, Princess Consort of Qi had Feng Xuanrui and the others return to the East Wing to rest.

Feng Xuanbo said he missed his mother and wanted to go back to the Rear Courtyard.

Upon hearing that, Feng Xuanbin also felt the same urge.

Princess Consort of Qi naturally didn't stop them; the children are still young, and missing their birth mother is quite natural.

Seeing that both brothers could stay, Feng Xuanrui couldn't help but go up to his father and said, "Father King, I miss you too; maybe I should stay as well."

Prince Qi: ……

He didn't really want to, though.

However, the sixth son was still young, and Prince Qi couldn't bear to refuse him, so in the end he let him stay.

Feng Xuanrui let out a joyful cheer.

Feng Xuanjie looked on enviously, but felt too embarrassed to say anything.

Feng Xuancang, however, noticed and whispered his advice: "If you miss your mother, tell Father King; he'll agree."

Hearing his third brother say that, Feng Xuanjie shook his head: "No, thanks; Mother hasn't been feeling well these past few days, she probably went to sleep early, and if I go back I'll just disturb her."

Feng Xuancang thought back to when he had seen Lady Wen a few days earlier—her complexion had indeed been poor—and nodded: "All right, you and Third Brother go back to the East Wing; tonight it'll just be the two of us."

The second watch is at 19:00.