Chapter 301: with translation of chapter title

Feng Xuanrui cheerfully went to pull the little tassel on Sui Sui's hat.

Of course, he wouldn't use force.

As for his younger sister, Feng Xuanrui still knew how to handle things gently.

If it were Little Seven instead……

Okay, Little Seven was so exhausted he had already collapsed there asleep.

He had been running around crazily all day, and after getting in the carriage, he actually wanted to join the conversation about his younger sister.

But he couldn't keep it up.

As soon as he fell asleep, Sui Sui's eyelids started to droop.

Especially Feng Xuanbin's light snoring seemed to carry some kind of magic.

Sui Sui originally wanted to tell her older brother something about the second brother.

Le Le said, although the second brother's leg was injured, his mind was still there.

What a fine mind, to be wasted like this—what a pity.

Unfortunately, the carriage jolted and swayed; the tired young lady soon leaned against Father King's arm and fell asleep.

Once she slept, Feng Xuanrui grew even more drowsy.

In the carriage, the three little children, two of them fell asleep all at once.

Feng Xuanrui couldn't hold out long before leaning on Mother Consort's arm and falling asleep.

Princess Consort of Qi gently adjusted her posture, then took a soft cushion for Feng Xuanrui to lean on, signaled Prince Qi to hold Sui Sui properly, and also padded for Little Seven, lest the carriage jolt and bump them.

After seeing to the three children, the two of them finally let out a light sigh.

Once the children were asleep, many things that had been weighing on their hearts could finally be spoken.

Prince Qi furrowed his brow and asked, "I heard Sui Sui saved the Wei family's young man today?"

Speaking of this, Princess Consort of Qi still felt a lingering fear.

She nodded slightly: "Um, the situation was urgent then; that child was convulsing, and we didn't know if he could survive, so we had no choice but to let Sui Sui go into the Jiashan and bring him out."

After listening, Prince Qi also felt it was improper, but the situation at the time was indeed a matter of life and death.

Moreover, saving lives is originally a way to accumulate merit.

Sui Sui did it; maybe it was Heaven's will that she do so.

Thinking of this, Prince Qi's heart eased a little: "You shouldn't worry too much; maybe it's……'s intention."

As Prince Qi spoke, he lifted his chin toward the sky.

After listening, Princess Consort of Qi nodded, her heart still uneasy: "The matter of the Huaiyang Hou Fu… outsiders can't really say, but that Xu Shi has been cultivating her reputation for virtue and goodness very well these years; it's clear she has some tricks."

If she were truly virtuous, how could she let the legitimate eldest son of the first wife undergo such an ordeal at someone else's banquet?

That child must have been tormented quite badly, and his constitution probably wasn't strong to begin with; otherwise, how would he have fallen ill?

But Xu Shi has been relying on the two children left by the first wife's elder sister all these years to boost her own reputation for being a good wife.

However, now that her reputation is ruined, after returning to the mansion she doesn't yet know how she'll be tormented.

Sui Sui helped them, which was originally a good thing.

But Xu Shi probably only thinks that Sui Sui ruined her affairs, and may end up holding a grudge against Sui Sui.

Princess Consort of Qi, however, is not afraid of the Huaiyang Hou Fu.

But, some underhanded tactics……

are also hard to guard against.

Looking at how Xu Shi's reputation has been polished over the years, it's clear she still has means, and most of them are disreputable.

Such a person……

is like a rat in a sewer—sometimes really hard to defend against.

However, Princess Consort of Qi isn't afraid either.

If Xu Shi really dared to target Sui Sui, she wouldn't mind letting the Huaiyang Hou lose another wife.

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi's eyes flickered, and she quickly suppressed all her thoughts.

After hearing Princess Consort of Qi's words, Prince Qi let out a light scoff: "It's just fooling ordinary people, listening to the gossip for fun—we don't even need to talk about Zhuque Street and Xuanwu Street; just look at Changning Street—how many really believe Xu Shi is a virtuous person?"

Zhuque Street is inhabited by imperial clansmen, Xuanwu Street by high officials and nobles, and Changning Street by mid-level officials of the capital.

One could say that all the powerholders of the capital are concentrated on these three streets.

Prince Qi's remark made sense; Princess Consort of Qi nodded after hearing it.

Prince Qi soon added with a smile: "I heard that this afternoon, it was the aunt who sent Aunt Yu to escort the young master and young lady of the Wei mansion back; since the aunt has intervened, Xu Shi's days……are going to be rough."

The Grand Princess is……

She doesn't care about reason.

If she thinks something makes sense, she will insist on it.

If she thinks something makes no sense, she will strive to break it.

So, Xu Shi's future days are hard to predict.

Princess Consort of Qi also understands that, with the Grand Princess intervening in this matter, if the Huaiyang Hou Fu doesn't show some attitude, who knows how the old lady might take note of them later.

If it weren't for this matter involving Sui Sui, Princess Consort of Qi would also be too lazy to meddle further.

Now that she's at ease, she no longer brings it up; after thinking, she brought up another matter: "... Miss Shu is ill, I heard from Madam Ren that it's likely due to inner court struggles; do you think we should tell Ren Xiu?"

Cheng Guó Gōng, Official Ren, has a soft temperament, an even softer ear, and a not-so-agile mind.

Because of his awful disposition, the inner court these years has been like a muddy puddle, chaotic beyond order.

Even if Lu Xing Lan has means and ability, she can't stand having a husband who drags her down.

Ren Ce Fei has always looked down on this older brother, so she often returns to the mansion to handle some affairs.

Of course, she has a quick temper, ruthless methods, and leans on the Qi Wang Fu, so she's not to be trifled with.

In the back courtyard of Cheng Wangfu, one truly dares not provoke her.

However, Ren Ce Fei is, after all, a daughter‑in‑law; her elder brother has already started his own family, his children are growing up, and having Ren Ce Fei intervene in natal‑family matters inevitably tarnishes her external reputation.

But…

Princess Consort of Qi and Lu Xing Lan are cousins, and she does not want to see her own sister's days be difficult.

Prince Qi, after listening, furrowed his brows: "Why does Cheng Guó Gōng only grow flabby flesh and not a brain? I see it clearly—his back courtyard is a tangled mess, he can't see it himself yet he's smug about it."

Prince Qi's disdain for Cheng Guó Gōng is completely unabashed.

What about the elder brother‑in‑law?

If he deserves disdain, he must be despised.

Nevertheless, having Ren Ce Fei meddle in natal‑family affairs does indeed damage the outward reputation.

Prince Qi also knows that the Princess Consort worries about her own sister.

He thought it over, then waved his hand grandly: "Bring Sister Shu to stay at our residence for a while, saying we're simply finding a diligent study companion for us."

That's a good idea, but Princess Consort of Qi, after hearing it, couldn't help but worry: "Aren't you afraid Meng Ce Fei will object?"

Although Meng Ce Fei has a gentle temperament, Prince Qi's excessive favoritism makes her feel uneasy, even if she doesn't speak up.

If she can't figure it out herself and keeps digging into a dead end, that would be bad.

Thinking of this, Prince Qi scratched his head, moved a few steps closer to the Princess Consort, and asked in a low voice: "Princess Consort, what should we do? I recall the little girl from the Meng family is only two or three years old; she's too young for us to take in, good or bad, and if we're blamed for it it'll be troublesome."

Second watch.