Chapter 57: with translation of chapter title

57. Chapter 57: A blessed girl does not enter a door without blessing.

After Liu Dafu came in, he also didn't waste words, getting straight to the point: "Sui Sui yesterday possibly saved all of us; what does the Prince plan to do?"

The old doctor has always spoken bluntly, and Prince Qing knows that.

After all, Liu Dafu had also gone to the army camp and served as a military doctor for several years.

Everyone also counts as having some acquaintance.

As for this matter, Prince Qing actually hasn't figured it out either; he candidly shook his head: "Still thinking."

Fearful that the old doctor might get agitated and start berating him again, Prince Qing quickly added: "I definitely won't pretend the matter doesn't exist; I just haven't figured out how to thank them yet."

Doctor Liu's words of rebuke were on the tip of his tongue, but hearing this, he swallowed them back: "This child is blessed; previously, the Chen Dalang family's inhuman treatment is why they didn't receive blessings."

"A blessed girl does not enter a home without blessing."

"The Chen family doesn't have this blessing, can't withstand such blessing, and they deserve it!"

"Let them be less than human, living like beasts worse than pigs and dogs!"

"This child Sui Sui is also pitiful; how did she end up with such parents?"

"Isn't it? How could someone like the Jin Yang Marquis produce such a lovely daughter as Sui Sui? Does he deserve her?"

……

When Liu Dafu starts berating people, it's truly indiscriminate attack.

Prince Qing listened silently on the side.

He thought: "After scolding the Chen Dalang and Jin Yang Marquis families, he can't scold me anymore, right!"

Liu Dafu, however, didn't scold Prince Qing, after all he still wanted to ask for a favor, so he had to put on an attitude, right?

After finishing berating those people, Liu Dafu finally sat down, striving to calm himself: "I think the Prince already has an idea about Sui Sui's placement—is he planning to arrange for her to go to the Qi Wangfu?"

After Prince Qing lost his wife and daughter, he had long stopped caring about such matters.

So Liu Dafu thought, the other party likely wouldn't bring Sui Sui back.

Moreover, even if Prince Qing wanted to, Feng Xuanrui might not be willing to let go.

After figuring it out, Liu Dafu bluntly asked.

Regarding this, Prince Qing had no intention of hiding it; he nodded: "Hmm, for now this is the plan; after returning, I still need to ask Prince Qi's opinion."

Liu Dafu naturally knows that Prince Qi has been longing for a daughter to the point of his eyes turning green.

But, well, sometimes it's also about affinity.

There are quite a few people in Jing Cheng who have the idea of sending their daughters to the Qi Wangfu.

Prince Qi often chuckles and says, "This family's daughter is good, that family's daughter is wonderful."

But no one has seen him actually take anyone's child home to raise as his own daughter.

Liu Dafu also isn't sure whether Sui Sui will ultimately suit Prince Qi's taste.

If not, being accepted by the Princess Consort or either of the two concubines would also work.

At least let Sui Sui have a senior with status protecting her in the Residence.

Relying solely on Feng Xuanrui's single child, Liu Dafu couldn't feel at ease.

Moreover, he doesn't usually reside in the Qi Wangfu; wanting to watch over and protect Sui Sui every day is obviously not very realistic.

Thinking of these, Liu Dafu probed: "If the Qi Wangfu is inconvenient, then the Prince's Residence..."

Liu Dafu didn't rush to say the rest, but instead hesitated and observed Prince Qing's reaction.

Prince Qing had no intention of hiding this; after lightly shaking his head, he likewise replied bluntly: "Sorry, I can't."

His daughter is one of a kind.

In his lifetime, he has only one wife and one daughter.

Even though they are no longer here.

He also wants to always remember them.

Prince Qing thought, he would not marry again, nor would he raise another daughter.

Having them is enough.

Upon hearing this, Liu Dafu understood; he also knew about the Princess Consort of Qing and the young lady, sighed helplessly, thought a moment, then asked: "If Sui Sui doesn't meet Prince Qi's taste here, could you trouble the Prince to intervene, speaking a few kind words for Sui Sui before the Princess Consort or the two concubines, so they will look after her more?"

This matter is actually not difficult, and Prince Qing originally intended to do so as well.

When Liu Dafu asked, Prince Qing quickly nodded: "Of course, I will pay attention to this."

Prince Qing thought, he would first persuade Prince Qi's elder brother; if that didn't work, he would then talk to Wang Sao.

Little Six likes Sui Sui; Wang Sao would probably like her too, right?

The two of them discussed things, but Sui Sui didn't know.

After waking up, Sui Sui felt much more relaxed in her body.

The two little ones, upon waking early, chattered away.

Seeing this, Liu Dafu felt pleased and couldn't help but prick up his ears to listen closely.

"Trust me, sis, it'll definitely be delicious!"

"Mm, I trust my brother!"

"Just trust my brother!"

……

The two little ones were discussing honey malt candy.

This was told to them by Di Jiao.

They are going to Nan Qiao Xian Cheng today.

Nan Qiao Xian Cheng has plenty of delicious food and many activities.

Honey malt candy is one of them.

In the morning, to motivate the two children to get up and wash quickly, Di Jiao specially told them what honey malt candy was.

Shaped like a flower cluster, thin as a cicada's wing.

Soft and crisp, fragrant and sweet, pleasant to eat.

Thinking of the words Di Jiao used when mentioning honey malt candy, Feng Xuanrui couldn't help swallowing his saliva.

Sweet, he likes it!

Sui Sui also thought it would be delicious.

After all, it sounds very sweet.

Moreover, brother said it's delicious, so it must be especially delicious!

Honey malt candy is a local specialty that has become popular in Nanqiao County over the past two years.

However, it is popular only among the nobility.

More often, it is prepared by various pastry shops during festivals or when government offices conduct business.

After all, involving sugar means a high price, which ordinary commoners dare not even think about.

Add honey, and it's even more unthinkable!

However, Sui Sui doesn't understand, and Feng Xuanrui isn't short of money.

So, neither child ever thought about whether this would be expensive or whether they could afford it.

They packed up and set off.

The weather is fine today; the distance from Shui Qiao Zhen to Nanqiao Xian Cheng is not far.

After noon, they arrived at the county town.

Compared to the small town, the county town is more prosperous and livelier.

The roads are paved with smoothed, orderly blue stone slabs, making the whole county town look neat and fresh.

After Prince Qing and his party arrived, they first looked for an inn.

There are still quite a few inns in the county town; they found a large one and booked the whole place.

While rushing along, they didn't specially stop for lunch, just having a simple snack.

Doctor Liu felt that now that they were settled, they really ought to have a good meal!

After eating, they happened to go to the pastry shop to check out the honey malt candy.

His suggestion received an enthusiastic response from the two children.

"Listen to Grandpa Liu!"

"Listen to Doctor Liu!"

Sui Sui started by saying "Listen to Grandpa Liu," and after hearing her brother's words, she shouted again, "Listen to big brother!"

One sentence made Feng Xuanrui beam with joy, and he kept urging Prince Qing: "Uncle Prince, just follow Doctor Liu!"

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