Chapter 337: Sui Sui is formidable

Sui Sui's body has been well-nourished over the past half month, and with plenty of activity, her flesh has become quite firm.

At this moment, nocking her custom-made small bow, she looks quite proper.

Feng Xuan Yu still thought he needed to move around to cheat for his sister, but it turned out Sui Sui didn't need it at all!

The little girl drew the bow in a proper manner, then whoosh—shot it off.

Although the distance isn't far, she has indeed practiced well.

Of course, she didn't hit the bullseye, but at least she didn't miss the target entirely, which is already good.

After finishing, Sui Sui proudly lifted her little head.

Feng Xuanrui was watching from the side, thinking, if his sister really couldn't hit the target, he would run over, pretend to fall, and then stick the arrow onto the target!

As it turned out, his sister hit the target!

Feng Xuanrui jumped up happily: "Wow, sister is amazing! Sister is the best!"

Feng Xuanbin, who always knows how to liven up the atmosphere, saw his sixth brother jump up and joined in, jumping while standing: "Sister is the fiercest, sister is the strongest!"

Feng Xuancang and the others also didn't expect that Sui Sui's practice over the past half month had been really good.

Although the distance is close, it's not exactly easy for a little child.

Everyone couldn't help but voice their praise.

Feng Xuanze, the eldest brother, was also surprised by Sui Sui's performance; after expressing his astonishment, he raised his hand and gently patted her head: "Sui Sui is really impressive."

Praised by her brothers, Sui Sui was very happy and a little proud; the little girl's face turned red with joy.

Prince Qi watched from afar, couldn't help but feel happy too: "Our well-behaved ones are truly wonderful!"

Princess Consort of Qi was listening to Aunt Qiu talk on the side; hearing this, she smiled: "Our children are naturally the best."

The couple watched Sui Sui's performance and were both very happy.

Over on Sui Sui's side, happily shooting another arrow, this one missed; Feng Xuan Yu still thought his sister could hit it, so he didn't think to cheat.

As a result, she missed.

Feng Xuan Yu: ……

Ah, this—can he still move in time now?

Although Sui Sui didn't hit the target, she didn't feel regretful or disappointed.

The little girl quickly regained her spirits and continued with her brothers.

The children were happily playing, and Prince Qi watching also felt happy.

As for the Imperial Elder Sister's matter, with time passing, Prince Qi's heart no longer feels so pained.

Now, when he thinks of her, he still feels sorrow, but at least it's not as painful as when her bones were just dug up, making it hard to breathe.

Now thinking of the Imperial Elder Sister, Prince Qi let out a heavy sigh, then turned and slipped away quietly.

Princess Consort of Qi guessed that he was probably overwhelmed by emotion, wanting to cry but afraid the children would see, which would make him feel embarrassed.

Princess Consort of Qi didn't disturb him, letting him vent for a while, estimating he'd be fine soon.

Having been away from the residence for over half a month, many matters have piled up.

Some urgent matters, Princess Consort of Qi had already handled while staying at the separate villa.

However, when it came time for the two-month handover, the accounts for the manor, shops, and farmland happened to coincide with month-end summary and month-start planning.

There is quite a bit to review, and all the stewards are waiting for a response.

Princess Consort of Qi herself simply can't keep up.

So she quickly summoned the two concubines as well, and everyone got to work together.

After finishing the accounts, they still needed to prepare for Sui Sui's small feast.

There are plenty of things to be busy with this month.

As the weather grew hotter, the residence's ice-related matters also needed to be prepared.

Feng Xuan Yu returned to the residence; Ren Ce Fei surely would come over to eat together, and after the meal she didn't leave, but was directly called over by the Princess Consort.

Ren Ce Fei: ……

What she dislikes most is looking at these account books—so annoying.

But she can't avoid doing it.

Ah!

If I had known, I'd have just become a concubine.

Meng Ce Fei has a good disposition and feels grateful toward the Princess Consort.

So the Princess Consort arranged for her to honestly look at the account books; moreover, she is quite skilled in arithmetic, so these books aren't too difficult for her—she can finish one and verify the accounts quickly.

Ren Ce Fei was still there pulling her hair and scratching her face, while Meng Ce Fei had already finished one book.

This put Ren Ce Fei under great pressure: "Go slower, go slower."

Princess Consort of Qi, listening nearby, said with a smile: "No slowing down, no slowing down; after we finish the accounts we still need to prepare the small feast—there's plenty to do."

Hearing this, Ren Ce Fei couldn't well say to slow down any further, so she just silently sped up.

So annoying—maybe I should just ask to become a concubine!

The children played happily; when tired they went to sleep.

Princess Consort of Qi brought the two concubines and spent the night poring over the account books.

After Prince Qi returned, he went to check on Madam Guo.

She had been pregnant for over three months, the fetus was stable; if she isn't troubled later, this pregnancy should be fine.

Thinking that Princess Consort of Qi was busy with the accounts, he guessed she wouldn't welcome his return.

In the end, Prince Qi stayed with Madam Guo, took an herbal bath, and then slept.

Recently, Madam Guo's pregnancy hormones may have balanced somewhat, so she isn't as prone to feeling sentimental about spring and autumn.

Regarding the things the Prince left behind, there was not much emotional fluctuation.

She attended to the Prince's medicinal bath, then went to sleep.

Watching him fall into a deep sleep, Madam Guo finally let out a sigh of relief, then slowly lay down.

At three months pregnant, her belly showed no sign; if she didn't say, no one would know she was expecting.

It was quite miraculous.

After Madam Guo lay down, she gently touched her belly.

Before she had a child, her anticipation wasn't so obvious.

She knew her background was poor, and it was normal for the Prince or others in the manor to look down on her.

But now that she has a child, Madam Guo feels her heart is like grass sprouting, and she is wildly anticipating.

Having a child, perhaps in the manor's rear courtyard, also brings a bit more hope for life, doesn't it?

The next day, the weather was nice.

Prince Qi woke up early, tidied up, and went to the early court.

Today is the grand audience; His Majesty had already issued an edict ordering him to attend.

Not sure if there was anything to say, Prince Qi woke early, finished preparing, and then left the manor discreetly.

He didn't bother Madam Guo either; he just let her sleep, had the maids and servants attend to his dressing, grabbed his things, and left.

Madam Guo felt uneasy, didn't dare really sleep, kept standing by his side accompanying him, until the Prince left, then she lay down again.

In summer, the sun rises early, and Sui Sui wakes up early as well.

After tidying up, they followed the older brothers to finish breakfast, then had to go to the Small Classroom.

Feng Xuanze helped his mother look at the accounts; Feng XuanYu said he didn't understand, so he simply accompanied his younger siblings to class.

As soon as he saw him, Master Shen felt a headache: 'What are you here for?'

Don't be fooled by Feng XuanYu's tall and sturdy build; upon seeing Master Shen he still instinctively felt afraid, even his speech sounded strained: 'Greetings, Master; I, the student, have come with my younger siblings to attend class.'

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