Chapter 415: They Are All Amazing

Although there were no older brothers around, Sui Sui felt a little lost at first.

Dad quickly soothed Sui Sui.

Dad is really amazing!

Sui Sui kept watching, and then began to learn as well.

However, she doesn't usually study much, and strength training is done only rarely.

So at this moment, swinging a sword has little strength, and holding a spear…

…cannot be lifted.

Sui Sui, a bit frustrated, covered her little head and said, "I don't know any of it."

Prince Qing saw this, hurried over to soothe his little daughter: "It's okay, Dad will teach you slowly; we practiced with wooden swords before and did well, didn't we?"

Sui Sui perked up at the sound: "Dad, I want to learn this, that, also that, and also that…"

Sui Sui pointed at each weapon on the rack.

Prince Qing showed no impatience at all, continuously nodding and replying, "Alright, we'll follow Sui Sui."

"We'll follow Sui Sui."

"This one is not easy to learn; we need to take it slowly."

…

When Sui Sui first arrived at Prince Qing's residence, she was still a bit unaccustomed.

By the time school ended the next day and she left Qi Wangfu, Sui Sui had already become quite accustomed.

She said goodbye to her brothers graciously, and then was taken away by Dad.

Feng Xuanrui was behind her, crying and wiping tears; Sui Sui felt sorry and whispered, "Dad, can I bring my brothers back with me?"

Prince Qing didn't mind, only worried that Feng Xuanrui might be uncomfortable. He turned his head, but before he could ask, Feng Xuanrui swiftly came over holding his robe and said, "I'm willing, I'm willing."

Prince Qing felt rather helpless by this, and glanced at Prince Qi.

Prince Qi's eyes lit up, as if asking, "Can I go too?"

Prince Qing:.

So, he shouldn't look back.

In the end, the only one who followed Prince Qing back to the residence was Feng Xuanrui.

The others wanted to, but Prince Qi held them back.

Prince Qi painted big promises for them, letting them take turns going.

In this way, he barely kept this bunch of rascal kids in check.

Sui Sui spent a few days at Prince Qing's residence, days filled with either sword practice or spear dancing.

Then Prince Qing went to train troops, and Sui Sui returned to Qi Wangfu.

The scorching Qi Yue also ended hurriedly at this time.

Time moved into August, and mornings and evenings finally carried a chill, requiring a slight addition of clothing.

Especially at night when sleeping, previously one could kick off the blanket and lie there bare.

But now that's not possible.

In the latter part of the night it can get chilly, making people instinctively seek a warm spot.

Xiang Gugu and the others keep an eye on Sui Sui, so there's no need to worry about this.

Prince Qi may have overindulged in tonics lately and, with the autumn dryness, has become a bit overheated.

Every morning he wakes up with a dry mouth.

Doctor Liu promptly adjusted the prescription and also prepared a sweet soup of snow pear and silver ear fungus, letting him sip it now and then to replenish fluids and body juices.

Sui Sui also began drinking the sweet silver ear soup.

Aunt Qiu varied the preparation, adding red dates, goji berries, pickled plums, sun‑dried fruits, and so on.

In short, the daily variations aren't just for the Prince, but also to appease the children.

Sui Sui and the others are cheerful every day, showing no sign of the autumn dryness's effects; each remains bright and lively.

The ninth day of the eighth month is Feng You Tan's birthday.

The little princess may not be able to host a grand ceremony, after all she's still young.

However, the Inner Palace, to please the Noble Consort, will certainly present some gifts and make a lively celebration.

The Empress, as the head of the central palace, even if her relationship with the Noble Consort is not harmonious, must still bestow some rewards at this time.

After all, Feng You Tan's status is inherently different.

Sui Sui, of course, began preparing early.

She rummaged through her own treasure vault and finally found a hair crown.

This hair crown was probably sent by Dad; it is said to be one of his rewards over the years.

He selected some child‑appropriate ones and brought them over for Sui Sui's use.

Whether for personal use, as a gift, or to tip servants, it's all permissible.

The crown has a gold‑silver dual‑tone base, adorned with ruby and pearl inlays.

Although adults find it somewhat overly lavish and tacky.

But children don't think so; they only feel it's so shiny, so bright, so many beads, so beautiful!

If Feng You Tan weren't on good terms with her, Sui Sui wouldn't be willing to give such a gift.

After selecting, Sui Sui deliberately took the gift to ask Mother Consort: "Mother Consort, Mother Consort, do you think this is good to give to Sister? Would she like it?"

Children don't think as much as adults do, nor need to consider the Noble Consort's preferences.

Sui Sui simply thought of Feng You Tan, without considering anyone else.

Princess Consort of Qi also didn't say much, and she didn't want the child to be stained too early with adult interests and schemes.

Looking at the hairpin prepared by Sui Sui, Princess Consort of Qi examined it carefully, then nodded: "It's very beautiful and also splendid; the little princess will like it."

Hearing Mother Consort say that, Sui Sui happily laughed, showing a little mouth of white teeth: "I also think it's very nice; I hope YoYo older sister likes it. I saw YoYo older sister a while ago, she seemed not very happy; I wish she could be happier on her birthday."

Sui Sui had met Feng You Tan at the end of July.

At that time, Princess Consort of Qi brought her into the palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, where she ran into Feng You Tan and they exchanged a few words.

Feng You Tan's mood was not good at that time; she hardly spoke to Sui Sui.

Sui Sui muttered something at the time, but then didn't take it to heart.

Sometimes children remember things, sometimes they don't.

Like now, Sui Sui recalled and felt a bit worried: "I don't know if YoYo older sister's mood has improved."

After hearing the child's words, Princess Consort of Qi thought for a moment and then softly said: "It should get better."

Hearing Mother Consort say that, Sui Sui thought and then asked softly: "Mother Consort, why is YoYo older sister in a bad mood?"

Regarding this question, Princess Consort of Qi hesitated a bit, and after a while she pulled Sui Sui into her embrace and explained softly: "A while ago was the anniversary of YoYo older sister's birth mother's passing; YoYo older sister misses her mother, which is why her mood is bad."

After hearing Mother Consort's words, Sui Sui tilted her little head, thought for a moment, and asked: "Is YoYo older sister's birth mother also gone to heaven like Sui Sui's birth mother?"

Princess Consort of Qi lightly nodded: "Yes, they have become stars in the sky, watching over you."

Sui Sui seemed to understand, she thought and then asked: "Then is YoYo older sister's mother also a consort?"

Upon hearing this question, Princess Consort of Qi was stunned for a moment, then reacted and shook her head: "YoYo older sister's mother, just like our Sui Sui, is a very formidable commandery princess; YoYo older sister's birth father is not your Imperial Uncle, but An Guó Gōng."

Saying this, Princess Consort of Qi let out a light sigh: "They are truly remarkable! They guarded the peace of southwestern Great Summer, but they themselves ended up buried in a foreign land."

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