Chapter 412

Lu Yin Song proactively came over to greet, and Sui Sui hurriedly clasped her hands in Xu Lao Fu Ren's embrace: "Handsome Seventh Brother."

Lu Yin Song was amused by her action and asked gently: "Would you like to come down for some plum drink?"

Lu Yin Song wanted to play with Sui Sui, and he was also worried about his grandmother's health.

Not long ago, the other party was still bedridden from illness, but in the past few days, because of Fourth Brother's matter, they have been running back and forth.

It looks like they've recovered quite a bit, but who knows if it might become severe again later?

Xu Lao Fu Ren didn't feel any physical discomfort; these past few days she's been in good spirits and feels fine everywhere.

At this moment, she was surprised that her usually aloof little grandson was actually quite familiar with Sui Sui.

She let out two "aiyo" sounds, then placed Sui Sui on a chair nearby and sat her down, just across a small side table from Lu Yin Song: "That's good; having Seventh Lang accompany our Mingxi lets me relax a bit."

There aren't many young ladies in their Residence.

After Lu Xue Rou discovered that Lu Yin Song was willing to reconcile with the family, she insisted on going to the temple to fulfill her vow.

She also said, what if they don't fulfill the vow and the Buddha blames them?

The little girl insisted on going, so the family could only support her; Lù Fūrén wanted to accompany her but was also worried about leaving Lu Yin Song behind at the residence.

In the end, they let an aunt from the neighboring room of the Lu Fu accompany Lu Xue Rou.

Fortunately, it's not far, and there were guards along the way, so there was no fear of trouble.

The granddaughter from the second branch had gone to her maternal grandparents' home a few days ago, and lately no news has come back, so no one knows how things are there.

Since she hasn't returned, naturally she can't come over to keep Sui Sui company.

As for the concubine-born…

Xu Lao Fu Ren was willing, but she feared that Prince Qi and his entourage might have other ideas.

Lu Yin Song coming over was just right.

Although the other party is a young master, they are about the same age, so the children should have some familiar topics to talk about.

Moreover, looking at their situation now, it's obvious they are quite familiar, so Xu Lao Fu Ren can truly relax.

Sui Sui obediently said a few words to Gu Zumu, then turned her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Seventh Brother: "Seventh Brother, how is Fourth Brother? Is his leg better?"

Sui Sui was asking about the cut on Lu Yin Song's leg, not his original leg condition.

Lu Yin Song understood, nodded lightly: "It's already much better; the wound has scabbed over, and in a few days it should fall off, then it'll be completely healed. For now he can't move around freely, so he can't come see Miss Mingxi."

Upon hearing that, Sui Sui quickly waved her hands: "No need, no need; Fourth Brother just needs to rest."

At this point, Sui Sui bashfully whispered: "Handsome Seventh Brother, could you thank Fourth Brother for me again? That day I was too scared and forgot to say it."

Seeing those cute round eyes sneakily glancing at his own Sui Sui, Lu Yin Song couldn't hold back; he raised his hand and gently touched her adorable little hat, saying softly: "Okay, Seventh Brother has noted it."

After saying that, Lu Yin Song thought a bit, worried that Sui Sui might feel burdened, and quickly added: "Mingxi doesn't need to overthink it; whoever was in that situation would protect our Mingxi, after all Mingxi is so adorable—who wouldn't want to guard you?"

Just like that day when Sui Sui fell into the water, Lu Yin Song, from far away, reacted instantly by jumping over to rescue her.

Hearing Seventh Brother say that, Sui Sui thought for a moment, then exclaimed "Aiyo!": "Right, right, right—earlier Seventh Brother even jumped into the water to save me; I didn't know it at the time, only later did my brother tell me."

At this point, Sui Sui hastily made a cute bow: "Sorry, Seventh Brother, I forgot before; I'm thanking you here now!"

The little girl's adorable appearance was like a young civet cat holding a bowl to eat, and also like a small squirrel hiding something in its paws, gently cupping it at her chest as if wanting to conceal it.

Her cuteness makes one want to reach out and tease her a bit.

However, Lu Yin Song always observes gentlemanly etiquette; even if he harbors some rebellious thoughts, he would not let his behavior run unchecked.

Regarding Sui Sui's adorable little gestures, he lightly raised his hand, making a vague gesture toward her: "Miss Mingxi, please don't stand on ceremony."

The two little ones get along very well.

After Xu Lao Fu Ren glanced a few times secretly, she whispered to Lù Fūrén: "Before, I couldn't tell, but Seventh Young Master seems quite fond of the younger sister."

Lù Fūrén was also quite surprised by how Lu Yin Song and Sui Sui get along.

Little Seven, even in front of her mother, sometimes carries an air of formality.

It's not that such formality in a child is bad.

Many young masters from noble households, having been taught etiquette from childhood, often behave this way.

Lu Yin Song is neither the first nor a special case.

They have actually grown accustomed to it.

But in front of Sui Sui, Lu Yin Song is completely at ease, feeling very relaxed and natural.

He seems to trust Sui Sui greatly, so he can be his completely genuine self in her presence.

Lù Fūrén thought, perhaps because Sui Sui is an adorable little child, and the other party is young with simple thoughts.

A person of utter sincerity is generally hard to refuse, right?

Lù Fūrén nodded in agreement, then turned her head to listen to Prince Qi speaking.

Prince Qi came today naturally to express thanks.

Prince Qing, being the biological father, was also present.

Their relationship, the Lu Fu already knows.

When the elder Lu heard this, he sighed, "Fate plays tricks on people."

Regarding the conduct of Xu Lao Fu Ren of the Jinyangzi Manor, the elder Lu is utterly baffled.

He doesn't understand as much as Prince Qi does; many matters, His Majesty still reserves some discretion for his subjects.

So the elder Lu also doesn't understand: "Just having a dream, thinking this is his granddaughter, and then coming to snatch her?"

The elder Lu feels he has fought a lifetime and seen many shameless people, but someone as shameless as Xu Lao Fu Ren is the first he's ever encountered.

Prince Qi vaguely said: "What are you talking about? Having so many granddaughters of his own, yet ignoring them and wanting to snatch someone else's? Perhaps the meat in others' bowls smells better?"

Upon hearing that, the elder Lu became displeased, his voice unconsciously rising a few notches: "That's not right to snatch; what's in others' bowls belongs to them, and taking it doesn't make it yours."

When his voice rose, it startled Sui Sui, who was in the middle of drinking her plum beverage.

Lu Yin Song, watching from the side, hurriedly jumped down from his chair and gently patted Sui Sui on the back, afraid she might choke again.

Sui Sui reacted quickly, swallowing the sweet water in her mouth in time, so she didn't choke.

However, the child was indeed startled.

After Old Lù Fūrén noticed, she gave Old Master Lu a push: "Control your loud voice, there's still a child here."

Old Master Lu, reminded, wasn't displeased; instead he laughed heartily: "Ah ya, I forgot, I forgot."

The sound of his laughter was still extremely loud.

However, upon receiving Old Lù Fūrén's deadly glare, he instinctively toned it down a bit, and thereafter tried to speak as softly as possible.

Prince Qi: ……

I don't really want to hear you, an old man, speaking with a strained voice, Uncle!