Chapter 291: While Digging Soil

The children dug on, and the route drifted off.

When they finally reacted, they discovered that the courtyard before them was unfamiliar.

After Lu Lian Rong saw clearly who lived in that courtyard, her expression shifted slightly; she raised her hand to signal the children: "Let's dig a different way, don't go forward."

Ying Zhi hadn't yet seen clearly whose courtyard lay ahead; she was happily digging when she heard Lu Lian Rong's words, and involuntarily pursed her lips: "Auntie, we want to dig!"

Feng You Tan also didn't want to worry about anything else; at that moment she waved her little shovel so fast that dirt flew everywhere.

Hearing Ying Zhi's words, she quickly nodded: "Please, Rongrong older sister, let us dig."

Lu Lian Rong was rather helpless; she raised her hand and pointed ahead: "Further ahead is Fourth Older Brother's courtyard."

As soon as those words were spoken, Feng You Tan, who had been swinging her shovel so hard it sparked, instantly froze her movements, her whole body stiffening in place.

Ying Zhi also quietly shifted her feet, unconsciously stepping back a step.

Sui Sui didn't understand, standing there holding her little shovel, she looked around blankly.

Feng You Tan refused to admit defeat, stubbornly unwilling to move, wanting to say something but afraid her voice would be too loud and disturb the people in the courtyard; in the end she could only hold her breath until her face turned red, looking around without speaking.

Ying Zhi also didn't want to give in.

But…

Fourth Uncle…

No way, absolutely not!

This one really can't be provoked.

Ying Zhi, feeling cowed, stepped back a step; she wanted to say something but ended up not saying anything.

Lu Lian Rong could tell at a glance that they were scared inside, just refusing to admit defeat on the surface.

Lu Lian Rong let out a light sigh, pointed to the side, and said: "Let's go, let's dig over there."

Feng You Tan and Ying Zhi both obediently dug in the direction Lu Lian Rong pointed.

Although Sui Sui didn't understand why the direction suddenly changed.

But following the older sisters is right!

Digging dirt is so much fun!

Sui Sui really likes it.

Moreover, this shovel is quite interesting.

Sui Sui thought, after returning to the residence, she would also have Father King help her make this little shovel.

She wanted to help Mother Consort dig out the earthworms and insects in the flower bed.

She's quite capable!

The few little girls quickly changed direction.

Feng You Tan rolled her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.

Kids have many ideas and mixed thoughts; even if Lu Lian Rong noticed, since the other side did nothing, she couldn't well say anything.

So, for now she just let the children make a fuss.

After digging a stretch farther away, the courtyard of Fourth Young Master was now more distant, and Lu Lian Rong was called away from this side.

Probably some young ladies from another residence had gotten into a quarrel and needed her to go over and help mediate.

Although she is young, she is a member of the host family; when hosting guests, if any miscellaneous matters arise, a host family member must step forward.

The elder aunt was busy with social engagements, and the elder sister was probably occupied as well.

Lu Lian Rong wasn't at ease about the children; after giving them careful instructions, she then left, looking back every few steps.

Sui Sui happily said goodbye to Rongrong older sister.

Soon, the three little children started digging again.

In the process, because they were digging with too much enthusiasm, Ying Zhi's eyes got filled with sand and needed to be washed.

She closed her eyes, letting a servant lead the way; as she walked, she still worried about Sui Sui: "Sui Sui, don't worry, I'll be back soon!"

Sui Sui happily nodded: "Okay, Qiaoqiao older sister."

Ying Zhi thought this form of address was fine; she was older, so naturally she was the older sister.

Feng You Tan, listening on the side, couldn't help laughing: "Wrong, wrong! Her generation is younger than yours; you should call her your aunt!"

Sui Sui:?

Sui Sui looked completely bewildered.

Although she also knew about generational ranks, how could a little child possibly understand?

She simply instinctively felt that Qiaoqiao older sister was older than her, so that must be the older sister.

How did this even involve generational ranks?

Seeing Sui Sui's dazed expression, Feng You Tan held back a laugh and explained: "We go down from the highest generation: the Grand Eldest Princess is our great-aunt; her children are siblings with Father Emperor and Prince Qi Uncle, making them one generation; further down would be the fathers and uncles of Ying Pipi, who are of the same generation as us, so Ying Pipi still needs to be placed below—thus she should call us aunt—but it sounds awful, like we're being called old."

After Feng You Tan finished speaking, she pursed her lips, not entirely satisfied with the generational explanation.

However, this matter concerns etiquette and face; in formal settings it will definitely be used.

She thought, Sui Sui this little clueless one clearly hasn't been taught; she ought to teach her a bit.

No, Feng You Tan also thought, her lessons aren't free; she should collect tuition.

Thinking of these, she rolled her eyes, leaned in toward Sui Sui, and whispered: "Am I a good older sister?"

Although at first meeting, Feng You Tan's attitude wasn't particularly friendly.

But afterward her performance was fine; she even pinched Sui Sui's little cheek, and even when Ying Zhi and Lu Lian Rong weren't paying attention, she kissed Sui Sui's eyes.

After kissing her, she wore a blissful expression, making Sui Sui feel that this older sister didn't want to kiss her but rather to eat her.

Thinking of these, Sui Sui obediently nodded: "Okay."

Hearing Sui Sui's answer, Feng You Tan gave a sly smile, raised her hand and pointed to a nearby courtyard: "Older sister now lets you go to that courtyard—do you dare?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiang Gugu's heart gave a jump.

The Fourth Young Master of Lu Fu's situation is special; they must not act recklessly!

She had already thought it through; if Princess Shunyang really wanted to force Sui Sui to go in, she would definitely try to stop her, and if she couldn't stop her, she would have to accompany Sui Sui.

Sui Sui didn't understand the situation at Lu Fu; hearing her sister say that, she looked at the courtyard, then at her sister, and nodded obediently: "Okay."

After saying that, Sui Sui thought for a moment and whispered: "But shouldn't we knock on the door? We need the other party's permission to enter; otherwise it's impolite."

Recently, Sui Sui has been studying etiquette; she has learned quite a bit about all matters.

If you want to enter someone else's courtyard or home, you must first knock on the door.

Feng You Tan didn't care: "Knocking on the door is boring; let's sneak in quietly."

Sui Sui:?

She looked puzzled and muttered softly: "That's not right."

Feng You Tan waved her hand indifferently: "I'm a princess; what are you afraid of? I'll lead the way, you follow."

Xiang Gugu:...

I don't even know whether I should stop her or not.

Should I stop her?

The princess also wants to go in.

Or should I not stop her?

The situation of the Fourth Young Master of Lu Fu...

She's really afraid of provoking the other party and scaring Sui Sui again!

Xiang Gugu's troubled expression was almost beyond her control.

The attendant Aunt Chou, who serves Princess Shunyang, looked at Xiang Gugu's expression, sighed helplessly, and said softly: "Let them toss about; you can't dissuade them."

The little princess's temperament simply cannot be persuaded.

Sometimes, the more you try to persuade her, the more worked up she gets, and the more she insists on having her way.

Aunt Chou has now let it go and just gone with the flow.

It doesn't matter; anyway, the Noble Consort will clean up afterward.

Moreover, Princess Shunyang's status is special; as long as it's not a major trouble, His Majesty will merely turn a blind eye and let it slide.

Second watch.