Chapter 274: Sui Sui Looks the Best Today

Feng Xuanze heard it and went, "Hmm?"

Younger brother?

So it turns out to be a younger brother?

I thought Father King's request for a daughter had succeeded, and it would be a sister.

Feng Xuanze, being older and rational, at first treated Sui Sui out of elder‑brother courtesy and politeness.

Now that he sees her, he finds Sui Sui cute, and his impression of a sister improves a bit.

When he heard Little Eight earlier, Feng Xuanze thought that if Father King succeeded in obtaining a daughter, his wish would be fulfilled.

But if it were a young master, that would also be fine.

Sui Sui is the only one.

The more he spends time with Sui Sui, the more Feng Xuanze feels that having the only sister is quite good—she receives all the love from everyone, with no other sister to share it.

Thinking this, Feng Xuanze lifted his hand and gently patted Sui Sui's little head.

Sui Sui was already tired at this moment, so Xiang Gugu took her to wash up.

Feng Xuanze and Feng Xuanrui also kept Mother Consort company for a while, then returned to freshen up and prepare for sleep.

Aunt Qiu had already prepared rooms for the two young masters, and everything was tidied.

Including the items Feng Xuanze needs to bring back to Shu Yuan tomorrow, and the belongings Feng Xuanrui must prepare if he attends tomorrow's banquet.

The group was bustling about; only after the Princess Consort and the children fell asleep did they finally get some leisure.

Even the night watch had to seize the chance to sleep when there was nothing to do.

They have to stay alert for tomorrow's banquet at the Fǔguó Gōng residence, lest any mistakes occur.

Early the next morning, as dawn was breaking, Feng Xuanze and Feng Xuanmi got up, packed, took their belongings, and rode a carriage back to Shu Yuan.

They left the city as soon as the Chengmen opened, returning to Shu Yuan just in time before the first class.

Princess Consort of Qi got up to see them off; Prince Qi was in poor health and, moreover, was sleeping in Aunt Guo's courtyard, so she sent no one to fetch him.

After seeing off the two young masters, Princess Consort of Qi returned, didn't rush to sleep, but asked Aunt Qiu about the items needed to be prepared today.

Gifts and such had certainly been prepared early; after the steward Uncle Li inspected them several times and consulted the Prince, they were finally confirmed.

The child to be taken today must include Sui Sui, and Princess Consort of Qi also wanted to bring Feng Xuanrui.

If Little Six came, the child Little Seven would most likely follow.

Although Little Seven is a Wangfu scion, the Wangfu's young masters are fundamentally different from others, and it's hard to explain what it means to bring someone along.

The more children they bring, the more worries they have.

At that time, the Prince will be busy entertaining in the front courtyard and certainly won't attend to her side, so many matters will have to be handled by Princess Consort of Qi herself.

"Everyone, stay alert; if you really take the two young masters, keep a close eye on them, don't let them get lost or bump into anyone."

"I heard there are princes and princesses heading to the palace; make sure they don't crash into each other."

…

Princess Consort of Qi, thinking of something, added a few more reminders.

The others hurriedly answered affirmatively.

When dawn arrived and Sui Sui woke up, Princess Consort of Qi hurriedly smiled and washed the little girl's face and dressed her.

Sui Sui's hair seemed to have grown a bit.

Unfortunately, it was still a head of unkempt green sprouts, unable to even tie a small knot.

So she still had to wear a hat.

The outfit prepared for Sui Sui today was a water‑pink set, with a thin layer of fine cotton inside and two layers of gauze on the outside.

In the middle was a peach‑red sheer, which at the sides was decorated with flowers, transitioning into water‑pink gauze.

The whole garment looked soft pink, perfectly suited for a child.

Of course, there was also a spare set, in case any mishap occurred, to change into promptly.

Sui Sui now has many little hats.

Princess Consort of Qi picked one from the middle, with a water‑pink base and embroidered with a small square hat of blooming peach blossoms.

The hat also had two rows of pearl ornaments, and the dangling tassels were accented with tiny pearls, giving it a noble and elegant look.

Princess Consort of Qi thought this little hat matched today's Sui Sui outfit perfectly.

With everything prepared, Princess Consort of Qi also selected outfits for Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin.

Regardless of whether they go or not, the clothes are all chosen.

The two youths: one wore a snow‑green long robe, the other a bamboo‑leaf green long robe.

One emphasized elegance, the other liveliness.

With everything ready, Sui Sui also changed clothes.

Prince Qi finally got up and also tidied himself.

Today he wore a jade‑green long robe, over which a layer of bright red gauze was draped.

The bright red gauze was extremely thin, so the inner robe's color was faintly visible; often, because of its heavier hue, it would press down the outer gauze.

But it only pressed it down, without making his presence unnoticed.

Princess Consort of Qi, seeing his attire, wanted to ask, "Why are you dressed so festively?"

Then she thought, today is someone's birthday banquet, so dressing festively is appropriate.

Only…

Isn't it a bit too festive?

Prince Qi didn't mind; after coming over, he looked at Sui Sui, spread his arms and said, "Father King's dear one, today you are the most beautiful!"

As he spoke, he lifted the child into his arms; today he had trimmed his beard, removing that little tuft, making Prince Qi look even more handsome and youthful.

At this moment, he again got close to Sui Sui, and Sui Sui finally didn't dislike him.

"Father King." Sui Sui called out obediently, then gently wrapped her arms around Father King's neck.

Princess Consort of Qi stood to the side looking sour; if the Prince came a little later, she could hold the child while having breakfast.

However, never mind.

Not competing with the Prince.

Princess Consort of Qi quickly followed behind the Prince and Sui Sui, heading together to the dining hall.

She wore a cross-collar ruqun today, a lotus-pink fitted short jacket, paired with a lilac pleated skirt, and an outer yellowish-green gauze robe.

Noble yet still refreshing.

After breakfast, Prince Qi asked which young masters wanted to go out of the residence.

Feng Xuancang and the others wanted to go, but they were worried they were too young to handle it.

So they quickly glanced at each other, then shook their heads.

Feng Xuanrui didn't mind; he thought: if his sister goes, he'll go.

So after the brothers thought it over, they refused; he thought and said, "I want to go with my sister."

Feng Xuanbin, upon hearing, immediately nodded as well: "I want to go too, I want to go too!"

Feng Xuanbo looked and said, "That won't do; how could we abandon him?"

"I'll go too, I'll go too!"

……

The Residence now has only five young masters left; three have gone, two remain, which is not ideal.

Prince Qi thought for a moment, then waved his hand: "All go."

Princess Consort: ……

Never mind, the young masters are also being watched by the Prince, so her pressure won't be particularly great… right?

Why is my heart so unsettled?

Someone as young as Feng Xuanrui definitely needs her to bring them along.

Thinking this way, the pressure inexplicably increased.

However, taking the young masters to the banquet also lets them broaden their horizons and expand their social circles a bit.

So, bringing them to such occasions is actually quite necessary.

The second watch is at 19:00.