Chapter 325: with translation of chapter title

Princess Consort of Qi understood Prince Qi's hint, she lightly nodded: "I know."

She actually wanted to say, she did not really want to restrict Sui Sui's friendships.

Kids, just be happy and joyful.

But thinking of the situation at the Wei residence, Princess Consort of Qi couldn't bear to see Sui Sui dragged into it.

If Wei Mingqiao's siblings seize another opportunity and use it to cause trouble, by then she would regret it too late.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, she couldn't assume everyone was too kind.

Although it's also not good to think of everyone as too evil, still one must take precautions beforehand.

Feng Xuanrui and the others didn't stop the Wei siblings; the two boys rushed in, at first urging Princess Consort of Qi to eat, seeing she truly wouldn't, the two brothers started eating themselves.

Don't even mention…

The fried stuff smells really good!

After lunch, the children went to nap.

Princess Consort of Qi felt a bit stuffy, so instead of sleeping she sat by the study hall door to catch a breeze.

Prince Qi also couldn't sleep, so he simply squeezed together with the princess consort, chatting about everyday matters.

Talking and talking, they ended up discussing the grasshoppers from this morning.

When Prince Qi brought up this matter, he became very angry: "Our good child, Guai Guai, why didn't they feed her before? The Chen Dalang family rose to prosperity and lived well, all thanks to the bit of money Chen San Niang got from the Marquis of Jin Yang, yet they treated Guai Guai like that—just thinking about it makes my liver ache with anger!"

Although Princess Consort of Qi was also angry, such things are not absent here in the capital.

No matter if it's a noble mansion or a commoner's home, such things are far too many.

There are even widows and orphans driven out of their homes by their clans.

Thinking back then makes one angry, but now one's mind has opened up a bit.

At this moment seeing the prince angry, Princess Consort of Qi sighed lightly and advised him: "Don't be angry, don't be angry, it's all in the past; humans and beasts are always different, and besides Chen San Niang herself doesn't care about Sui Sui—others are just copying her."

Bringing this up, Prince Qi grew even angrier: "What is Chen San Niang thinking? She believes she didn't rely on Guai Guai to enter the Marquis of Jin Yang's mansion, so she despises this child? What kind of mother is that!"

These words made Princess Consort of Qi's heart stir; she pondered and said uncertainly: "You say… could Sui Sui not be Chen San Niang's child?"

That idea is quite a leap.

Prince Qi was taken aback by that, then after reacting, he said unhappily: "I actually hope it's not true, then we'd be even more justified. But the Marquis of Jin Yang's mansion being able to take the child means they had already investigated; the Marquis and Chen San Niang certainly had some past relationship and even a child."

Princess Consort of Qi had never considered this before, but now she feels that thinking in this direction actually makes sense.

At this moment, after being rebutted by Prince Qi, she wasn't angry but rather calmly analyzed with the prince: "That's correct, but this only proves that the Marquis of Jin Yang and Chen San Niang had a relationship and had a child, yet it doesn't prove that their child is our Sui Sui; what if… I mean, what if Chen San Niang's own child didn't survive and she stole someone else's child?"

Prince Qi was still angry originally.

Hearing the princess consort say that, he thought carefully, then slapped his thigh: "Ay, my goodness! Your thinking is also right—what kind of mother treats her child like that? Even if the father is a scoundrel, having this child, Chen San Niang could still come knocking for trouble later, gaining some benefit; she pays no attention to our Guai Guai, not caring whether she lives or dies—maybe she truly isn't the birth mother, so she doesn't love her."

The more Prince Qi thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed.

After pacing a few circles, he lowered his voice: "No, I must send people to investigate this again."

Having said that, he happily narrowed his eyes: "If this proves it's not true, hey, then we'll be justified, and that counterfeit from the Marquis of Jin Yang's mansion should be sent back where it came from!"

Princess Consort of Qi was actually just a sudden inspiration, and she suddenly thought of it.

Now hearing the prince say that, she felt uncertain again.

However, upon careful thought, it's just an investigation—really not a big deal. Moreover, whether old Chen-year matters can be found is hard to say.

Furthermore, the traces of ordinary commoners are actually quite hard to track.

Maybe nothing will be found at all.

The prince rarely feels happy, and Princess Consort of Qi doesn't want to spoil his mood.

After Sui Sui woke up, she discovered…

It's raining again.

The little girl sat at the doorway, watching Xiang Gugu make her a small hat there, unhappily asking: "Auntie, why is it raining again?"

Xiang Gugu's hands didn't stop, smiling as she said: "With more abundant rain, this year's harvest could be better, and the common folk's lives could improve."

Sui Sui actually doesn't really understand the hardships of the common people.

But she knows the feeling of hunger is unpleasant.

Upon hearing that the harvest would be good, she nodded again: "Then let it rain, let it rain—Sui Sui doesn't dislike rain anymore!"

Xiang Gugu gently stroked her head on the side, speaking softly to soothe her a few times.

The little girl soon happily sat at the doorway watching the rain curtain.

Princess Consort of Qi heard the commotion and came over; since there isn't much one can do in the rain, she brought Sui Sui to study.

Sui Sui now knows few characters, but at least she has begun enlightenment and is quite interested in reading.

So when the mother consort came over, she happily lay on her lap, listening to the mother consort read to her.

Princess Consort of Qi selected the simple Three Character Classic to recite; Sui Sui found it familiar, having napped at noon, so she didn't feel drowsy, only sensing the mother consort's voice was gentle and pleasant.

She liked it, wanted to hear more! Sui Sui was actually quite curious; after waking up, she wondered where Father King and the brothers had gone.

However, hearing the mother consort's gentle reading, Sui Sui couldn't bear to interrupt, obediently lying there listening.

Princess Consort of Qi watched little Sui Sui lying on her lap, and her heart unconsciously softened.

She thought, her child is truly adorable!

At noon, Prince Qi had an idea; the weather was still fine, so he took Sui Si on horseback back to the city to find people to help investigate this matter.

Prince Qi himself didn't have many connections, but…

Others have status!

So, in the afternoon, Prince Qi went straight into the palace.

Prince Qi actually didn't really want to enter the palace at this time, because of the matter concerning the He mansion's young master; Noble Consort He has been in a bad mood these past days and will surely cause trouble.

Prince Qi also wasn't sure whether the elder brother had been annoyed by the trouble.

But thinking of Sui Sui, Prince Qi again felt, for the sake of being good, come on!

In fact, the emperor really isn't bothered.

Noble Consort He's favor has been unceasing these years; the main reason is that, to balance the court situation, she was deliberately raised.

The secondary reason is naturally because, although Noble Consort He has a bad temper and is spoiled and willful, she also knows how to act coquettish, and moreover she is very good at grasping the degree the emperor can tolerate.

Noble Consort He does not act coquettish mindlessly; she knows where the emperor's bottom line lies, she will not easily cross it, and even when she is furious she still retains some rationality.

Second watch.