Chapter 37: Peace Embroidered Ball

Sui Sui didn't know whether she should accept this gift.

So, she instinctively looked toward Feng Xuanrui.

The peace embroidered ball was exquisitely crafted, woven with gorgeous red rope as a base, then adorned with gold-colored clasps; finally, the delicately made peace embroidered ball was placed in the center, becoming a small ornament.

Feng Xuanrui had never heard of such a thing.

But he thought, at this moment, even sending a blade of grass would count as an elder's blessing, right?

So, Feng Xuanrui nodded at Sui Sui.

Seeing this, Sui Sui pressed her lips, embarrassed, and smiled at the young madam Sun: 'Thank you, pretty aunt.'

After praising, Sui Sui also thought of Brother Ronglin, who always muttered that he wanted a sister.

She wondered, if he had a real younger sister, would he then stop competing with the brother for her?

Thinking of this, Sui Sui looked again at the young madam Sun and said seriously: 'Pretty aunt, you will definitely give Brother Ronglin a younger sister!'

Children's simple and sincere words are the most comforting.

Moreover, for the young madam Sun, being able to have another child is also a sincere blessing.

So, after hearing Sui Sui's words, the young madam Sun's smile grew a bit warmer; she touched Sui Sui's hand, feeling reluctant to part.

Because they still needed to rush on, they didn't delay too long.

Soon, Sui Sui got onto the carriage together with Feng Xuanrui.

Sun Ronglin watched from behind, every moment breaking his defenses.

Xiao Pangzi's eyes were red from crying; if not for the servant holding him back, he even wanted to follow and get on the carriage.

Before, Sui Sui hadn't felt it very obvious, but seeing Sun Ronglin like that now, she also felt a bit sour.

In his big eyes, crystal tears gathered; Feng Xuanrui, watching from the side, also reddened his eyes.

He waved at Sun Ronglin: 'Remember to write a letter; if your handwriting turns out ugly, I'll definitely make fun of you!'

Sun Ronglin had originally been ready to burst into loud tears.

After hearing Feng Xuanrui's words, he instinctively retorted: 'My handwriting is fine—my grandfather taught it himself; you'd better not write so badly!'

His unwillingness to lose was instantly sparked!

Sun Ronglin only wished he could then and there compete with Feng Xuanrui to see whose handwriting was better!

After rebutting Feng Xuanrui, he looked at Sui Sui, who had already gotten onto the carriage and was turning back; Sun Ronglin's eyes reddened again, and he frantically waved: 'Sui Sui, remember to write a letter!'

Hearing this, Sui Sui first nodded obediently, then shyly shook her head: 'But Brother Ronglin, I don't know how to read.'

Sui Sui struggles just to survive, let alone pursue early education.

Moreover, in a rural household, even the most favored child might not have the chance for early learning.

So, literacy?

It's simply unrealistic.

Sun Ronglin clearly hadn't expected this; hearing Sui Sui's words, he froze outright.

Seeing him silent, Sui Sui helplessly looked toward Feng Xuanrui.

Feng Xuanrui didn't care what Xiao Pangzi thought; he took his sister's hand and went straight into the carriage.

He left Sun Ronglin a dashing back view.

Feng Xuanrui thought: 'Xiao Pangzi and such—how annoying!'

He even dared to dream that his sister would write him a letter?

Hmph!

Impossible!

He's got him blocking the way!

For him to lower himself and write a letter for the other party is already quite good.

And yet he still hopes to get a letter from his sister?

He doesn't even have one yet!

Feng Xuanrui felt a pang of resentment thinking, after getting into the carriage he still didn't forget to tell Sui Sui: 'Brother writing a letter is enough; you don't need to worry about these things.'

After saying that, he remembered his sister couldn't read, and added: 'It's fine if you don't know characters; once we return to the Wangfu, we'll go to the primary school together with Brother, and you'll learn them quickly!'

Primary school study?

What kind of place is that?

Sui Sui felt that an unfamiliar place was sacred and noble; she……

Is she worthy?

Not wanting her brother to worry, Sui Sui suppressed her doubts and anxieties, nodding obediently.

Outside the carriage, Sun Ronglin wept earth-shatteringly, constantly shouting: 'Sister, remember to write a letter!'

'Sister, Brother has a toy; I'll have someone bring it to you!'

'Sister, if you have time, you must definitely come back to see me!'

……

Xiao Pangzi's voice was full of vigor.

Feng Xuanrui, listening in the carriage, kept curling his lip: 'Just because he has a big mouth?'

'What sister? She's my sister!'

……

Feng Xuanrui spoke cold, hard words, but his eyes uncontrollably reddened, and soon he too was crying.

The embarrassed young lad turned his head, but not paying attention, he turned the wrong way and met Sui Sui's equally red eyes.

Watching her brother cry, Sui Sui's tears spilled uncontrollably, dropping as she whispered softly: 'Brother, I feel a bit unwell.'

Parting is a sad thing.

Feng Xuanrui didn't want his sister to be upset; he hastily wiped away a tear and went to comfort Sui Sui: "Let's think of something else; maybe then we won't feel so bad."

Feng Xuanrui said he'd think of something else, and indeed he did: "I've heard the dough figurines in Civil Prefecture are interesting; I didn't have a chance to see them when I came, but on the way back we're not in a rush, we can go take a look."

Civil Prefecture and Qingzhou are neighboring; on their way back to Jing Cheng, they will just happen to pass through.

Sui Sui didn't know where Civil Prefecture was.

But, dough figurines?

It sounds very interesting, but children's attention is too easily drawn to other things.

So, Sui Sui quickly put aside her sad feelings and discussed dough figurines with Feng Xuanrui.

Once Xiao Pangzi's crying faded into the distance, the discussion about dough figurines also came to an end.

Feng Xuanrui perked up his ears to listen, but at this point he could no longer hear Sun Ronglin's crying.

This made him let out a soft, sad sigh: "Ah…"

Leaving Jing Cheng, thinking of leaving those playmates he usually hung out with, Feng Xuanrui wasn't this sad or heartbroken.

Maybe because, deep down he knew he would return soon, and they would meet again.

But as for Qingzhou, Feng Xuanrui doesn't know when he'll be able to come back next time.

So, the sadness seemed to unconsciously double.

Hearing his older brother sigh, Sui Sui wondered, "What's wrong with older brother?"

Children forget easily; at this moment, Sui Sui had already forgotten the sadness brought by parting.

Feng Xuanrui also didn't want to upset his sister; he indifferently shook his head, then lifted the Peace Embroidered Ball hanging in front of Sui Sui and examined it carefully.

At this moment, the System was also explaining to Sui Sui what this little trinket, the Peace Embroidered Ball, was.

【The Peace Embroidered Ball is a local handicraft of Jin Prefecture.】

【The entire embroidered ball is made by weaving twelve flowers together, symbolizing that each of the twelve months of the year can be spent in peace and harmony with family.】

【In Jin Prefecture, it is more often used as a love token by young men and women.】

【However, if given by an elder, it represents a beautiful blessing.】

Because it is a local craft of Jin Prefecture, Feng Xuanrui had never seen it before.

After taking a careful look, he lightly nodded: "This looks quite painstaking!"

Third watch.

(End of chapter)