Chapter 400: 403. Chapter 403 New Clothes, Beautiful

403. Chapter 403 New Clothes, Beautiful

Give Sui Sui another piece of fief; whether it's Prince Qi or Prince Qing, they are both very satisfied.

As for the Chen family's disposition, they ultimately followed Prince Qi's opinion.

Let that black-hearted family go to the north to suffer hunger and cold!

However, before they left, Prince Qi still prepared to give them a big gift.

After a few more days, once the weather cleared, Sui Sui went to the lake with Mother Consort.

After entering late July, the weather gradually grew cool.

At noon, it was still very stuffy and hot.

But in the mornings and evenings, there was a slight cool breeze, which felt quite comfortable.

Princess Consort of Qi set out early with the children, and also had a boat prepared.

With many children, she had specially prepared a large boat, but fearing not enough attendants, she also prepared two small boats for the maids to follow, and all necessary food and supplies were also ready.

It was Sui Sui's first time lake-boating; the little girl was so excited she didn't want to sleep last night, constantly asking, 'Can we leave once I wake up?'

Are you awake now?

I don't want to sleep.

I'm awake.

……

Children's talk sounds weird and weird, yet cute and cute.

Perhaps because she was looking forward to it, the next morning Sui Sui woke up very early.

Before her eyes even opened, she mumbled to Aunt Xiang: 'Auntie, Auntie, are we going lake-boating today?'

Aunt Xiang found the child's antics a bit helpless, she gently nodded and softly coaxed: 'Yes, we're going; Auntie will take you to the cleansing room, okay?'

The child, upon waking early, still had some bodily needs.

Sui Sui obediently let Aunt Xiang carry her to the cleansing room; after a short while she returned, no longer wanting to sleep, she put on her shoes, stood before the wardrobe, and began picking out clothes for today's outing.

Now Sui Sui already has many clothes: fabric bestowed by the palace, and some bright materials previously sent by Prince Qing.

Not only summer wear, but also the upcoming autumn attire, she already has plenty.

Winter clothing is also being made in succession.

Sui Sui likes every piece of clothing.

However, her favorite is the newly made outfit: a lilac-colored cross-collar ruqun, paired with an outer double-layer sheer shawl of the same color.

On that dress is embroidered a group of adorable little deer chasing each other—white, gold, and light blue—full of mythic color.

As soon as this dress was finished, Sui Sui couldn't take her eyes off it.

Children don't have the notion of being reluctant to wear new, beautiful clothes.

So, once it was done, she put it on and loved it dearly.

This outfit has recently become her favorite.

It was just washed clean yesterday, then scented and put back in the box; now Sui Sui saw it and immediately pointed, saying, 'Auntie, Auntie, I want to wear it today—there are so many little deer, they'll keep me company!'

The little girl happily flicked her fingers, counting what she could touch today—little fish, little shrimp, maybe even crabs.

Seeing Sui Sui's expectant expression, Aunt Xiang's mood also lightened and became cheerful.

The Princess Consort had already told her the day before that even if Sui Sui later returned to Prince Qing's manor, she would still have to follow along in service.

At Prince Qing's manor there was no suitable substitute, and Sui Sui had grown accustomed to her company, so Aunt Xiang would certainly accompany her.

Princess Consort of Qi mentioned this beforehand for fear that Aunt Xiang might have other ideas and be unwilling to go to Prince Qing's manor.

After hearing this, Aunt Xiang happily said she would always accompany the Young Lady, no matter where they went.

She truly likes this child.

The two of them had a thorough exchange, and both were very satisfied.

Princess Consort of Qi feared that Aunt Xiang might be unwilling to accompany Sui Sui to Prince Qing's manor; then they'd have to find someone else to take Sui Sui, and since the child had just become familiar with Aunt Xiang, readjusting to a new person would likely cause a period of psychological discomfort.

Moreover, Sui Sui will still have to go to Prince Qing's manor later.

In an unfamiliar place, with only a familiar father and no one else, it would also be hard to bear.

If Aunt Xiang and her companions also refused to go, Princess Consort of Qi would truly worry about Sui Sui.

Now that they heard Aunt Xiang is willing, Princess Consort of Qi feels much more relieved.

Sui Sui's hair has grown a bit longer.

Before, she was malnourished, and her hair was dry and yellow.

After shedding, it regrew; Doctor Liu used medicine, and now her nutrition has caught up, so the new hair is black, shiny, and very smooth.

However, the length is still insufficient; she can barely tie two small ponytails, but there's a lot of flyaway hair, so they don't stay secure.

Aunt Xiang tried her best, but found tying it up wasn't particularly good either, so she didn't insist further and instead let Sui Sui choose to wear a hat.

After all, it's hot, and wearing a hat is also a burden for them.

Sui Sui still really likes her little hats.

Each one is very pretty, and she likes them all.

Watching Sui Sui stand there choosing a hat like picking a consort, Aunt Xiang showed a kind, affectionate smile.

Because they were going out today, the children all got up very early.

After breakfast, Princess Consort of Qi took the children out.

Prince Qi has matters to attend to today, so he will meet up with the children later.

Prince Qing is accompanying Prince Qi, so he cannot set out early with the children.

However, Sui Sui knows that Father King and Dad will come, just later.

It's fine, she's just waiting for them!

With many kids, it's easy to get noisy on the road.

The Princess Consort of Qi was afraid Sui Sui would feel lonely, so she also summoned Ren Shu Han.

The two girls chattered away, while Feng Xuanbin was teased by the fifth brother for a while; unable to bear it, he scooted over to his sister's side.

He gave a silly grin, and Ren Shu Han didn't mind him squeezing in.

Sui Sui just stared blankly at the seventh brother's calf.

Seeing his sister staring at him, Feng Xuanbin felt a bit nervous and said, 'Sis, what's wrong with me?'

Sui Sui stared at the seventh brother's calf for a while, then asked uncertainly, 'Seventh brother, have you gotten fat?'

She felt there was more flesh on his leg than before.

Feng Xuanbin lowered his head to check his leg and belly, then said uncertainly, 'Maybe?'

Feng Xuanrui came over, heard this, laughed and clapped: 'You've definitely put on weight—you haven't seen that your sash can't even be fastened anymore?'

Feng Xuanbo also chuckled: 'Yeah, the pants haven't split because we used good material; if it were any worse, you'd be flashing your butt.'

Upon hearing that, Feng Xuanbin bristled as if his tail had been stepped on: 'Impossible! How could I possibly split my pants?'

Still unconvinced, he rose to his feet and raised his arms in a shout.

Then…

Rip—

A soft tearing sound sounded, and everyone's eyes instantly flicked to Feng Xuanbin's right shoulder.

Upon hearing the sound, Feng Xuanbin's body went rigid; realizing something was amiss, he grimaced and turned to look at his shoulder.

Seeing it, Feng Xuanbin felt as though the sky had fallen.

Wuu—

He really has gotten fat!

He's actually bulged out his right shoulder!

He's too ashamed to show his face!