Chapter 309: Teaching Through Joy

Sui Sui and they played happily, and in no time, not just their faces but also their clothes were all ink.

Shen Hua Tang and Liu He Meng were no exception, both ended up covered all over.

Shen Hua Tang also for the first time behaved so undignified, playing and messing around with others.

Mrs. Shen watched from afar and felt rather pleased.

Their residence had many scholars, and most of the time they preferred quiet.

He had previously been worried that his granddaughter's temperament was too gentle; if she were bullied later, she probably wouldn't return to the residence to speak about it.

Now this is fine; later she can practice riding and archery, and we don't expect her to be very combative.

The only hope is that when she later quarrels with her husband, she won't be the sole one taking the blame.

As long as there's give-and-take and she doesn't lose out, that's fine.

The children played for a long time, and only Feng Xuancang and Shen Hua Tang finished the drawing.

The others' …

They were important participants, after all.

However, as the elder brother, Feng Xuancang was certainly willing to share with his younger brothers.

So what he drew was for the younger siblings.

Sui Sui, after listening, proudly puffed out his little belly and said, "I have Tangtang Jiejie, we also have!"

The girls formed a group; although Shen Hua Tang hadn't studied painting for many years, her current brushwork is still quite good.

It's just a drawing, no big deal! After Master Shen inspected, he found both had drawn well.

Feng Xuancang, mainly to look after his younger brothers, drew a small cart that can hold up to three children at once.

It was clearly made to amuse the kids, so he drew it especially.

The dimensions were well marked, and each structure was carefully considered.

It shows that he indeed has talent in this.

Master Shen thought, "Look, this already sets the child's future profession."

The Prince doesn't demand they excel academically; as long as they don't harm the common folk, that's enough.

Feng Xuancang's drawing skill is more than enough for the Ministry of Works.

However, aiming for the imperial examinations is most likely impossible.

The only option is a royal backdoor.

Shen Hua Tang is his granddaughter, and Master Shen knows how her skill level is.

Nevertheless, what Shen Hua Tang drew today still left Master Shen quite amazed.

Shen Hua Tang drew a small waterwheel.

It is evident that Shen Hua Tang must have paid attention while reading.

So she had studied the corresponding structure and dimensions, which is why she could draw so precisely now.

Although it's uncertain whether it can be actually built, they'll know after trying tomorrow.

The large waterwheel can be used for irrigating fields.

The small waterwheel …

Master Shen hasn't decided its use yet.

However, for children's play, size doesn't matter; letting them recognize the object and understand its principle is what matters most.

Thinking this, Master Shen didn't hold back in praising his granddaughter: "Not bad, well drawn."

Being praised publicly by her grandfather, Shen Hua Tang shyly pursed her lips and gave an embarrassed smile.

Sui Sui, who doesn't understand what "shy" means, clapped happily and said, "Tangtang Jiejie, you're so amazing!"

Le Le said, "If you like it, you must speak boldly."

Praise also needs to be expressed boldly.

Don't be afraid, don't be cowardly.

You're a princess! Though Sui Sui doesn't know what a princess is as an official.

However, Sui Sui proudly thought: it must be huge! Thinking that, the little girl couldn't help but lift her little head.

Prince Qi, sitting nearby, couldn't help laughing out loud: "Look, my dear, you're really cute." Sui Si: …

With black ink streaks all over the face, what's so pretty about it?

Never mind, if the grandfather says it's pretty, then it's pretty.

Could he even say it's not pretty? He's afraid that in the morning, if his left foot enters the gate first, he'll be thrown by the Prince to Zhuangzi to work the fields.

There's not enough time today, and the necessary materials still need to be prepared.

So, after receiving Master Shen's order, the children were each taken by their attendants to wash up.

Otherwise, covered in ink from head to toe, the smell would be unpleasant and the sight not very nice.

Shen Hua Tang and Liu He Meng are now in the Wangfu; they not only have their own rooms but also appropriate clothing, making changes easy.

After everyone tidied up, they became clean little children again.

Seeing that time was near, Master Shen and Doctor Liu took their leave, preparing to return to their respective residences.

Although Sui Sui was reluctant to part with the sisters, he still obediently said goodbye to them.

On the way back, Prince Qi smiled, lifted Sui Sui in his hand to feel the child's weight, and said, "In a few days, more older brothers and sisters will come to the residence to keep you company. How does the little one feel about that?"

Will there be more older brothers and sisters coming? Sui Sui didn't understand, looked blankly at Father King, then at Mother Consort, and whispered, "Are they sisters as good as Tangtang Jiejie?"

After asking, Sui Sui thought and whispered again, "A sister like Yoyo Jiejie would also be fine."

Yoyo Jiejie looks mischievous and clever, full of ideas, sometimes quite intimidating.

But Sui Sui thinks she is a good person.

Prince Qi burst out laughing upon hearing it: "Oh dear, good good, Yo Yo sister probably can't manage, but there's Shu Han sister and…"

What's the name of Meng Ce Fei's natal family's nephew? Prince Qi couldn't recall, so he turned his head to look at the Princess Consort.

The Princess Consort smiled, patting Sui Sui's little head, and said gently: "Besides, there's Jun Qiu brother and Song Kuan brother I've met before."

These names all sound so unfamiliar.

But the last name, Sui Sui felt familiar; she quickly remembered, eyes bright, raising her hand and saying: "I know, I know, Song Kuan brother is good—he made me a little flower, I like Song Kuan brother."

Hearing Sui Sui say she likes someone else, Prince Qi instantly felt jealous, immediately asking sourly: "Then does good good like Father King?"

Sui Sui loudly said without hesitation: "I like them—I like Father King, Mother Consort, and brother the most!"

Children's liking is fervent and straightforward.

Prince Qi was so happy he could barely see his eyes from grinning.

He still has the Princess Consort and his son following behind him.

But isn't he supposed to be in front? Hey, proud!

Happy!

Great! Prince Qi happily lifted Sui Sui high, making her burst into laughter.

Watching Sui Sui burst into laughter, her brows and eyes shining, Princess Consort of Qi's eyes welled up slightly.

Her child will only get better and better.

The family tidied up and had dinner.

Prince Qi happily fed Sui Sui, wishing he could feed all the good things on the table to his treasure.

But Sui Sui really couldn't eat much—one egg dumpling, two pieces of meat, half a bowl of soup, and then she couldn't eat more.

Finally, the Princess Consort smiled and asked, after which Sui Sui ate a tiny piece of melon.

After the meal, the children gathered together; they weren't in a hurry to play, but instead surrounded Feng Xuancang to study the drawings he had made today.

That little cart—still, the ideas came from the younger brothers.

So, they now chattered around Feng Xuancang: "Third brother, third brother, did you add the handrail I mentioned?"

"Is there a place to put a soft cushion? The little sister's still small—she can't handle bumps."

"I think we also need to add a footrest."

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