Chapter 294

The system said too much.

Sui Sui can't remember some things.

But she doesn't want her sister to be too heartbroken from crying.

So Sui Sui gently raised her hand, wrapped it around Feng You Tan's neck, and whispered soothingly, "Sister, don't cry, it's nothing. Second brother can't go to the battlefield, but he can still command others!"

Feng You Tan:?

The little girl, whose voice had become hoarse from crying, was suddenly stunned by Sui Sui's words.

Huh?

You don't say, really don't say.

A strange line of thought was reopened.

But, thinking of Second Brother's current condition, Feng You Tan didn't know whether this path was even possible, or how easy it would be.

The most important thing is whether Second Brother is willing to go.

As Feng You Tan contemplated, her tears gradually subsided.

When Sui Sui saw her sister stop crying, she breathed a sigh of relief.

The two stood at the Gate for a long while, and Feng You Tan still hadn't figured it out.

Just as they were about to leave, a group of people hurriedly approached from not far away.

Feng You Tan hadn't intended to pay attention, but from a distance the newcomer shouted at the top of his lungs, "Your Highness Princess, may you be content and healthy."

The booming voice hurt her ears, and Feng You Tan glared at the speaker in displeasure.

Unfortunately, given the distance, she didn't know whether the other side saw her.

The other party bowed, and Feng You Tan looked more closely.

After looking for a while, she realized she didn't recognize them.

The other side moved quickly, bringing a group of people hurriedly over.

When they got closer, the woman at the front smiled and said, "I arrived late; please, Your Highness Princess, calm your anger. The Fourth Young Master has been in a sluggish mood these past few days, keeping his doors closed to guests. If we have offended you, please consider the reputation of our Fǔguó Gōng residence and not quarrel with him. Speaking of it, the Fourth Young Master is also …"

Seeing the woman about to launch into a long speech, Feng You Tan bluntly interrupted, "Who are you?"

The little princess, whose temper wasn't great, wasn't very polite when she spoke.

Aunt He choked for a moment, her face flushing bright red, yet she tried to maintain her composure and replied with a smile, "I am of the He family."

Who is He Shi again?

Feng You Tan had no idea; she looked up at the Qiu Gugu beside her.

Qiu Gugu replied flatly, "He Shi, concubine of Master Lu."

After hearing that, Feng You Tan rolled her eyes, "What status do you have to stand before this princess? Get out right now!"

Feng You Tan's expression changed extremely quickly; despite her eyes still being red, her insults were truly harsh.

In contrast, when she was teasing Sui Sui before, it was just child's play.

Sui Sui watched her sister's sudden change from the side, feeling a bit scared.

She didn't like Aunt He very much; she always felt the other's gaze was unsettling.

Before speaking to Feng You Tan, Aunt He quickly sized up Sui Sui.

How to describe that feeling?

The stewards over at Zhuangzi, when assessing whether a pig had grown enough weight and looked good, gave that same look.

It made Sui Sui feel somewhat uneasy.

However, being young and not wanting trouble, and with her sister present, she said nothing.

Now that her sister was angry, Sui Sui hurriedly grabbed Feng You Tan's hand, "Sister, don't be angry."

Aunt He, publicly humiliated by Feng You Tan, was naturally very displeased, but because of the princess's status, she couldn't show it.

Aunt He was about to say something to regain face, but before she could speak, Qiu Gugu smiled, walked up, and gave her a beckoning gesture, "Please."

That's a forced dismissal!

Aunt He almost couldn't control her expression.

She had originally intended to get closer to Feng You Tan and perhaps slip some eye medicine to Lu Yin Song.

As a result, not only did she fail, but she was also publicly humiliated.

Aunt He was both angry and anxious, but she truly couldn't offend this princess, Feng You Tan.

In the end she could only force a smile and nod at Qiu Gugu, "I was presumptuous, disturbing the princess; it was my fault."

Feng You Tan, unwilling to look at her face, snorted coldly, "If you know you're an eyesore, get out quickly. You talk so much—should I send someone to shut your mouth and then send you back?"

Aunt He: …!

Aunt He was so frightened her face turned pale; she dared not say another word, bowed, and left honestly.

Watching the retreating back, Feng You Tan rolled her eyes again, pulled Sui Sui's hand, and whispered, "These concubines are just not dealt with enough; Aunt is kind‑hearted, unwilling to make the women in the rear live hard, so she tolerates them more, but look at the result."

At this point, Feng You Tan, like a little adult, continued, "So, Sui Sui, from now on we must be fiercer, harsher. When we encounter those with muddled minds, we should just kill them on the spot instead of wasting words. Our noble status doesn't require us to worry so much."

Qiu Gugu: …

Xiang Gugu:............

The two aunts exchanged a glance, then parting with a tacit bitter smile.

They thought: Princess, you really dare to say that!

Sui Sui actually didn't understand much.

However, now she can distinguish the difference between wife and concubine.

In the village, being able to marry a wife is already hard enough.

So, take a concubine?

First, let's not discuss whether it's affordable; just saying, no one's daughter would be willing, right?

Even if some villagers wanted to sell a daughter for prestige, they'd only send her to a local gentry lord's household as a concubine.

Common families shouldn't even think about it!

After arriving in Jing Cheng, Sui Sui gained a lot of knowledge and learned the distinction between wives and concubines.

She also learned why Fifth Brother calls Mother Consort "Mother Consort" and calls Ren Auntie "mother".

Because Ren Auntie is the other's biological mother, Mother Consort is the other's legitimate mother; it's a title of respect based on status.

Sui Sui also knows that a concubine's status is not high; an unmothered concubine is sometimes even lower than a favored servant in the master's presence.

But, to beat or kill?

Sui Sui thought, it's still a bit too terrifying.

But sister is teaching out of kindness; Sui Sui thought, even if she doesn't dare now, she must remember it.

What if, when she grows up, she dares to?

Thinking of this, Sui Sui solemnly nodded, "Alright, sister, I've noted it."

Seeing Sui Sui nodding her little head, Feng You Tan felt a bit better.

However, she thought about how Aunt He had spoken earlier, with a sarcastic tone, and felt irritated.

After a brief thought, Feng You Tan turned her head to look at Aunt Qiu, "Aunt, really can't we kill her?"

Aunt Qiu: …

Aunt Qiu was momentarily speechless, but had to speak up in time, helping the little princess with her doubt: "I'm afraid that's not very good. No matter what, it's a family matter of the Fǔguó Gōng residence; we shouldn't interfere. Moreover, this Lady He has also borne children for Lord Lu, so her status compared to other concubines is still a bit higher."

After hearing that, Feng You Tan, puffed up with anger, clutched her waist and said, "No way, I have to find a way to intervene. Can't I handle family affairs? Later I'll appeal to the Father Emperor, I'll marry Second Brother, and then I'll be able to intervene!"

The second watch is at 19:00.