Chapter 414: The Younger Sister

Sui Sui felt the system was right.

It was perfect; she also hadn't played with Qiaoqiao Jiejie in a long time.

However, she had recently been injured and still needed to recuperate; otherwise Father King, Mother Consort, and even her father would not be reassured.

So, for now she could not bring up the matter of leaving the gate.

Sui Sui kept the matter of going out in mind, thinking that once her injury healed she would go find Qiaoqiao Jiejie and then research the small landmine.

Sui Sui was also quite curious—what would the small landmine that could blast away worries look like?

At Guó Gōng Fu, after Lù Yǐnxiāo saw Sui Sui off, he took the box and went to see his fourth brother.

Lu Yin Song was still quite worried about Sui Sui's condition.

After Lù Yǐnxiāo returned, he carefully related what he knew.

According to Prince Qi and Prince Qing, Sui Sui had only a few minor abrasions, mostly bruises; after applying medicine, they gradually stopped hurting and began to fade, so she would likely recover soon.

Knowing that Sui Sui had not broken any arms or legs and had no major wounds, Lu Yin Song felt much more relieved.

After Lù Yǐnxiāo finished speaking, he then handed over the box: "This is a thank‑you gift from Younger Sister Mingxi."

Lu Yin Song was a little surprised; after a moment of stunned silence, he took it and prepared to open it.

Noticing that Lù Yǐnxiāo was still standing beside the bed without leaving, his eyes weren't fixed on the box, but they were almost the same.

Lu Yin Song was a little surprised; he raised his head and looked at his younger brother, saying, "Why don't you go study first?"

Lù Yǐnxiāo's feet didn't move: "Not in a hurry."

Lu Yin Song suddenly didn't really want to open the box; he thought of putting it back on the bed when he heard Lù Yǐnxiāo ask him, "You're not going to look? Aren't you curious?"

Lu Yin Song: ……

You really shouldn't say that.

If the younger brother didn't ask, he was actually fine.

But once he asked, his heart felt a little itchy to know.

Lu Yin Song thought it over and realized he didn't need to avoid his younger brother, and there was no need to hide this matter from him either.

Opening the box, he found it filled with multicolored gems, large and small, colors wildly mixed; Lu Yin Song couldn't help laughing: "Younger Sister Mingxi is really adorable."

This really is a gift from a child.

Looking at the chaotic assortment, yet it exuded a colorful cuteness and brilliance.

When adults give gifts, they always consider preferences and biases.

When children give gifts, it's simply "I think it looks nice, so I want to give you the best."

Lù Yǐnxiāo watched the box from the side; at a glance he could see the gems were carefully picked by his younger sister, and he felt a bit envious: "Indeed adorable."

The younger sister is adorable, and her gift is adorable too.

Lù Yǐnxiāo, uncharacteristically unpretentious, asked, "Why don't you lend me a few to play with for two days?"

Lu Yin Song was surprised his younger brother would say that; he raised his head and gave Lù Yǐnxiāo several bewildered looks.

After a while, he silently closed the box, shoved it under the pillow, then gave Lù Yǐnxiāo a white‑eye look: "You're dreaming."

Lù Yǐnxiāo: ……

The fourth brother is being a bit stingy!

This can only be counted as a little interlude in the brothers' interaction.

Not long after, Lù Yǐnxiāo sat down again and read aloud to his fourth brother for him to listen.

Moreover, he switched to the Heart Sutra, which his fourth brother liked least to hear.

As soon as Lu Yin Song heard the beginning, he couldn't help but get a headache: "Can't you switch to another text?"

After asking that, he thought a moment and then asked, "Is this what you're supposed to be reading?"

Lù Yǐnxiāo put on a mature little face and solemnly said, "Grandmother said that since you survived a great calamity, you should thank the Buddha, listen to the Heart Sutra, calm your mind, and nurture your spirit."

Lu Yin Song:?

Do you think I believe it?

However, this younger brother actually brings a few traces of liveliness; he's not as prematurely mature as he usually acts, and Lu Yin Song feels rather relieved.

Over these years, he has completely neglected his family; now feeling guilty, he is also willing to forgive his younger brother's childish retaliatory act.

But giving pearls is impossible.

That was the younger sister's gift to him, and he doesn't want to share it with anyone.

Not even a real younger brother!

After Sui Sui returned, she carefully put away the fan and specially found a box to put it in.

Prince Qing will go out to train troops in a few days; at the earliest he won't be back for a month.

By then, Sui Sui will definitely still have to stay at the Prince Qi residence.

So, in the days before departure, Prince Qing made a small request.

He wanted to bring Sui Sui back to his residence for a short stay of a few days.

Prince Qi and the Princess Consort were somewhat reluctant, but in the end they still nodded and agreed.

Although Sui Sui has many belongings, the Prince Qing side has already prepared all necessary daily supplies.

As long as Sui Sui herself returns, that's enough.

Upon hearing that she would go with her father to stay briefly at the Prince Qing residence, Sui Sui felt a little reluctant to leave Father King and Mother Consort, but after hearing she'd be back in a few days, she happily let her father carry her away.

Father and daughter left the Prince Qi residence before dinner.

By the time Feng Xuanrui and the others returned from school, Sui Sui was already eating dinner at the Prince Qing residence.

When Feng Xuanrui and the others learned that Sui Sui was going to stay briefly at the Prince Qing residence, they felt as if the sky had collapsed.

"How can this be?"

No way!!!!

I want to go to Prince Qing's Wangfu, I want to live together with Prince Qing Uncle, I can't be without my little sister!

The children, having grown accustomed to being together, are not too willing to part.

Upon hearing that the little sister wasn't in the manor, each of them felt so sad they couldn't even finish dinner.

In the end, it was Princess Consort of Qi who comforted them one by one, and only then did she manage to cheer them up.

Although Sui Sui was returning to Prince Qing's Wangfu for a short stay, she still had to come back tomorrow for lessons.

Of course, she would only attend morning classes; in the afternoon she would go out to play with Prince Qing, father and daughter cultivating their feelings.

Hearing Mother Consort say that, Feng Xuanrui managed to muster a bit of spirit.

After dinner, Feng Xuanrui anxiously asked, "Will my little sister also have to return to Prince Qing's Wangfu often from now on?"

As for this question, Princess Consort of Qi also didn't know how to answer.

Not coming back?

That is obviously impossible.

But should we let her come back?

After saying that, this bunch of kids will surely still cause a fuss, right?

Princess Consort of Qi sighed helplessly, then turned her gaze to Prince Qi.

Prince Qi had already begun to wipe away tears.

Feng Xuanrui:?

No, Father King, you……

I haven't cried yet!

A group of young boys, somewhat flustered, watched Father King wiping his tears, temporarily forgetting the question of whether the little sister could come back.

After Sui Sui returned to the manor, she enjoyed a delightful dinner, then went on to play horseback riding with her father, watched him practice swordsmanship, and saw him wield a spear.

She was so excited she could hardly sleep.

Xiang Gugu had her take a medicinal bath, then dried her off and brought her back to bed, but Sui Sui's spirits remained highly excited.

"Dad is so amazing!"

"Dad is a great hero!"

"I love Dad the most!"

Xiang Gugu carefully wiped the last moisture from Sui Sui's hair, looking at her with a loving expression: "Yes, Dad is the most amazing."

Prince Qing is indeed a hero.

It is also because of his martial prowess that he has successfully subdued the surrounding foreign nations for so many years.

However, behind a hero, sometimes what must be endured is perhaps even greater hardship and sorrow than others.