Chapter 276

How could Prince Qi bear it, with Sui Sui looking at him like that?

His heart instantly went soft to an unbearable degree; he had originally still somewhat disliked the jade pendant on Lu Xingming.

Now thinking of the child's happiness, he'll temporarily not dislike it, considering the jade pendant is new.

Prince Qi quickly nodded with a smile: "Good child, quickly thank Uncle."

After saying that, Prince Qi realized: why is it Uncle?

Is he not worthy of a relationship?

Uncle won't do, right?

Although Prince Qi was dissatisfied, he didn't make a big deal of it.

Having received Father King's permission, Sui Sui then reached out to take the jade pendant, and softly expressed thanks: "Thank you, Uncle."

This is a good Uncle, so Sui Sui is also willing to politely thank people and address them courteously.

The little girl's eyes were round and glossy; when she spoke, she still had a bit of timidity, not showing any petty airs, instead looking quite adorable.

Like a young wildcat, she held a slight wariness toward the outside world.

She had spiritual aura and was adorable.

No wonder Prince Qi likes this child; even the usually high-and-mighty Grand Princess often praises her.

Lu Xingming thought……

This child, if it were him, he would also like her!

Not wanting people to linger outside too long, Lu Xingming quickly led the people of Qi Wang Fu into the residence.

Prince Qi was entertaining in the front courtyard, since all the guests there were male.

Princess Consort of Qi needed to take the children to the rear courtyard.

Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin were young, so Princess Consort of Qi was uneasy and had her take charge of them.

Feng Xuancang and a few others followed beside Prince Qi.

Feng Xuanbo tried to squeeze in beside the Princess Consort, but Feng Xuancang casually pulled him back.

Although he is not old either, having grown up in Jing Cheng, at their age they can already try going out to socialize and prepare for their future.

Even though they are sons of the Wangfu.

But without a doubt, the heir apparent will be Feng Xuanze.

These young masters, although they each have their own arrangements.

But developing some reliable connections will give one more confidence.

As the temporary elder brother, Feng Xuancang naturally looks after his younger siblings and will also make early plans for them.

Little Six and Little Seven are still young; they can wait another two years, but Feng Xuanbo can't afford to be lazy any longer.

Feng Xuanbo isn't stupid either; you can't rely on his older brother, and with that brain of his, what can you expect?

In the future, his mother will still have to rely on him for protection; if he's useless, that won't do.

So, even if he's unwilling, he'll still put on a smile and obediently stay by Father King and his elder brother.

The Fu Guo Gong residence is somewhat smaller than the Qi Wang Fu, but it's still quite large; to go to the rear courtyard, one must pass through a long corridor and extensive artificial hills.

Princess Consort of Qi is already accustomed to walking around her own Wangfu every day.

However, fearing Sui Sui would get tired, she held her for a while, but soon Xiang Gugu took her over.

On the way, she ran into the fiery Yanshi, who had two people following her.

One was a young woman, the other a young lady.

Seeing the people, Princess Consort of Qi first stopped.

Yanshi truly rushed ahead, the two behind almost couldn't keep up, but she said nothing, only lightly lifting her hem, trying to keep pace as fast as possible without losing decorum.

When she saw Princess Consort of Qi, Yanshi hurriedly stopped; moving too fast and with momentum, she stumbled forward, nearly falling, but the maids reacted quickly and pulled her back.

Princess Consort of Qi also jumped in surprise and hurried forward two steps.

Yanshi looked up and exclaimed, "Princess Consort, are you well? I made a joke of you. I was just too hurried—ouch, ouch, I've strained my waist, it hurts a bit."

Yanshi is blunt and says whatever comes to mind.

As for how others feel after hearing that?

Yanshi says: "Sorry, my brain capacity is small; I can't think about so many things."

Upon hearing she had strained her waist, Princess Consort of Qi quickly stepped forward two more steps, her face showing concern: "How is it? Shall I send someone to fetch a physician?"

Hearing Princess Consort of Qi say that, Yanshi waved her hand: "No need, no need. It was just a brief strain; it'll be fine soon. If not, I'll see a doctor later—right now I'm in a hurry!"

Princess Consort of Qi, puzzled, asked: "But what happened?"

Princess Consort of Qi thought that if there was anything she could help with, she would gladly lend a hand.

After Princess Consort of Qi's words, Yanshi slapped her forehead: "Ah, what was I rushing for?"

Servants: …!

Actually, it's not very surprising.

Yanshi then realized, "Oh dear, I'm in trouble—I just remembered. Princess Shunyang is riding with the carriage from our Residence today, but after entering the back courtyard she vanished; her aunt's maidservants are nowhere to be seen. Her mother is uneasy, so she sent us out to look. I thought I'd check the front courtyard while leaving the back courtyard to the elder sister‑in‑law."

Just as Yanshi finished speaking, the young woman and the maid behind her finally caught up.

The two, their faces flushing, adjusted their breathing while saluting Princess Consort of Qi: "Princess Consort, are you well?"

Princess Consort of Qi gently waved her hand, indicating they need not be so formal.

Princess Shunyang is young and mischievous; with people arriving at the residence of Fǔguó Gōng, she could not have truly gotten lost, probably just ran off to play somewhere.

However, there are many visitors today; if any ill‑intented ones appear, they might try to use the princess as a raft…

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi's heart sank.

She gently clasped Yanshi's hand and said gravely, "I'll help you together."

Yanshi finished listening, waved her hand: "No need, you don't have the stamina, you can't keep up."

Princess Consort of Qi: ……

Although already used to Yanshi's blunt speech, she was still inevitably pricked in the heart.

She has really been training hard lately, just so she can hold the child longer!

Behind Yanshi were her daughter-in-law Lüshi and the eldest daughter Su Ninglan.

Su Ninglan felt embarrassed in front of outsiders, panting like a bull, so she held her breath, slowly adjusted, and turned her little face red from holding it.

At that moment, hearing her mother's words, she only felt her vision go dark, then dark again.

Save me!

This is why she doesn't want to go out with her mother!

Because you never know how choking the mother's next sentence will be!

Su Ninglan didn't even dare to lift her head to look at Princess Consort of Qi's expression, thinking to herself that when she returns home today, she must take her aunt's carriage.

Otherwise, she's afraid she'll be put in a sack! Ahhh!

The banquet hasn't even started yet, and her mother has already choked several people in the back courtyard.

Su Ninglan is really afraid that among these people, someone who can't take it will turn around and put her in a sack!

By contrast, daughter-in-law Lüshi is much more composed; she even maintained a dignified, elegant smile, her own breath not yet adjusted, she came over to smooth things over: "Princess Consort just arrived, let her go rest in the back courtyard first; Princess Shunyang probably ran into an acquaintance, chatted a few extra sentences, lost track of time, and will be back soon."

The second watch is at 19:00.