Chapter 407: with translation of chapter title

410. Chapter 410: Seeking Help from Others Is Not as Good as Seeking Help from Oneself

Holding Lu Yin Song's deputy general, upon seeing Lady Lù like that, he realized the other side probably misunderstood, and hurriedly shouted: 'Fourth Young Master only injured his leg, has some minor wounds, it's not a big problem!'

Lady Lù was terrified, but hearing the voice she regained her composure, grabbed the aunt's hand, and strongly stood up, moving toward Lu Yin Song: 'Really... really?'

Lady Lù couldn't believe it, looking several times, she noticed the rise and fall of her son's chest, confirming he was indeed breathing; perhaps he had just fainted, and only then did she weakly sit back down on the ground.

Liu Dafu had already arrived; Sui Sui was asleep, with some superficial injuries on her body.

Examining the little girl's body was not convenient to do publicly; after Liu Dafu gave her a quick check, he signaled Aunt Xiang to hold the child and return to the carriage for a more thorough examination.

Prince Qing - Prince Qing

The doctor carefully examined Lu Yin Song, then said: 'We need to hurry back; his arm bone is broken, it needs to be reattached and fixed, the wound on his leg also needs treatment, though the bleeding has stopped—although he lost quite a bit, the fact that it stopped is good, it's not serious.'

Upon hearing the doctor say it wasn't serious, Lady Lù finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Thinking about what the doctor said, Lu Yin Song's leg wound had already been treated; he couldn't help but wonder aloud: 'This child managed to treat the leg wound well, so why did he still faint?'

Qi GuGu, who had already inquired all around with Prince Qing, said softly: 'I heard it was the young lady who handled it.'

After hearing that, Lady Lù looked at her in surprise: 'Sui Sui?'

Deputy General - Deputy General

Madam Lu was even more surprised: "That child is really not bad."

Hearing Madam's praise, Qi GuGu nodded: "Our young master isn't bad either; I heard he got injured while protecting the young lady of the manor."

Lu Yin Song was unharmed, so Madam Lu naturally wouldn't blame him; what's more...

No matter what, one shouldn't involve Sui Sui in blame.

That's just a child; those who covet her are the bad seeds!

So, hearing this, Madam Lu nodded slightly: "Brother protecting sister is naturally proper; our Song brother, even with a leg injury, still remembers to protect the young and old."

Saying this, Madam Lu let out a soft sigh: "This child, why doesn't she know how to protect herself properly?"

The people from both mansions bustled about and then returned.

Sui Sui woke up in the middle; she had no serious external injuries, only a few minor scrapes. Because a child's skin is overly tender and very fair, it looked somewhat frightening.

Xiang Gugu applied ointment to her and held her in her arms to comfort her.

However, on the return journey, Xiang Gugu had no chance to hold her; Sui Sui was held by Prince Qing the whole time.

Probably because her father gave her an infinite sense of security, the little girl clung tightly to her father's lapel and slept especially soundly.

Looking at Sui Sui like this, Prince Qing's heart softened.

Xiang Gugu failed to protect the child well, and now she blames herself terribly.

She has been reflecting, wondering if it's because of her widowed status bringing bad luck that she has implicated the child.

Princess Consort of Qi could tell at a glance what she was thinking.

The matter hasn't been investigated clearly yet.

Moreover, no matter who takes care of Sui Sui, they might encounter such a situation.

Princess Consort of Qi must admit that she was indeed angry at first.

But now, thinking about it...

Xiang Gugu actually still cares very much for Sui Sui, striving to make every little hat and trinket, every stitch, as exquisite as possible.

Moreover, her affection for Sui Sui is genuine.

Furthermore, Sui Sui indeed likes her.

So, Princess Consort of Qi merely said a few words and did not punish anyone.

Her conduct is fine; it was just an accident, so a few words of reprimand are enough.

If they were truly punished, they'd hold a grudge and might retaliate against the child; they don't realize that Sui Sui would then suffer.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, adding more people around Sui Sui.

The previous guards looked somewhat dull and couldn't protect people; they should be replaced and a few more added.

Prince Qi meant much the same.

However, Sui Sui still has a father; we need to ask Prince Qing's opinion.

After hearing this, Prince Qing furrowed his brows and said: "It's better to rely on oneself than to ask others."

Prince Qi didn't understand: "What does that mean?"

Prince Qing pressed his lips, quickly made a decision: "Once the child recovers, I will take Sui Sui to learn martial arts."

Prince Qi exploded upon hearing this: "Are you crazy? My delicate, obedient Sui Sui can't do that rough work!"

Prince Qing also couldn't bear to part with her.

The little girl is a soft bundle; who would bear to let her practice martial arts?

That's something that requires enduring hardship to yield results.

However, Sui Sui herself is capable; she can indeed protect herself better.

Thinking of this, Prince Qing gritted his teeth to set aside his reluctance: "What then? Rely on those dim-witted guards?"

Prince Qi: ……

That's not really appropriate to say either.

Those guards also have decent backgrounds.

However, today's response was indeed somewhat dull.

But that's no reason to train a delicate young lady into a fierce warrior!

Prince Qi still wanted to say something; Prince Qing sighed helplessly: "Don't I care about the child? But our child is different!"

Although Prince Qi never told Prince Qing, Sui Sui has enduring good fortune.

But Prince Qing is not a fool.

Before, he had avoided danger because Sui Sui suddenly fell ill.

He pieced together the later events, gave them a little thought, and figured out the problem.

He didn't speak, in order to protect Sui Sui well, so that more people wouldn't notice this.

But if later others discover the problem and want to act, wanting to get hold of Sui Sui, what should we do?

People's hearts are always hard to guard against; since Sui Sui herself is capable, she has a greater chance of avoiding these dangers.

Prince Qi listened and felt it made sense, but he still couldn't bear to let go.

He couldn't even bear to let Sui Sui get her ears pierced, and has delayed it until now.

What's more, martial training?

However, not training seems not to work either.

Prince Qi flew into a rage, pounding the carriage: "Damn it, don't let me find out who did this!"

Prince Qing gritted his teeth even harder than him: "Rest assured, they won't live long."

Dare to move his daughter?

Prince Qing thought...

Those people really think he can't lift a knife.

He's just injured, not dead.

The party hurried back to Jing; Lù Fūrén brought Lu Yin Song back to the manor, Princess Consort of Qi said many things anxiously, Lù Fūrén worried about her son but also didn't forget to care for Sui Sui: "You must send someone to inform me of the child's situation."

Princess Consort of Qi grasped her hand and nodded repeatedly: "Rest assured, it's the same on your side."

The two parties soon parted, each returning to their own manor.

Not long after Sui Sui returned, she woke up.

When she woke, she was still a bit unresponsive.

She tilted her little head, thought for a moment, then let out a soft hiss.

There was a wound on her neck; this movement pulled on it, causing some pain.

Sui Sui lifted her little hand to touch it; Prince Qi, worried, lowered his head and asked: "Where does it hurt? Tell Father, Father will blow on it for you."

Sui Sui's arm hurt, her leg hurt, her back hurt, her neck hurt.

Although they were just bumps and minor scrapes, for a child they were still quite serious.

At that moment, as soon as Father spoke, Sui Sui immediately said in a soft voice: "Everything hurts, Father, please blow on it all."