Chapter 76: with translation of chapter title

Sui Sui looked like a newborn fawn at that moment, her eyes both wet and clean as she gazed at people, her expression cautious and tinged with a hint of tension.

Princess Consort of Qi only felt that her heart inexplicably melted.

Originally, she felt a bit of pity for Sui Sui out of gratitude and compassion.

Now, that pity seemed to have grown a bit stronger.

How heavy is this feeling exactly?

Even the Princess Consort of Qi herself didn't know.

She only knew that she used a bit of strength to pull Sui Sui tighter into her embrace, then gently pressed her cheek against the girl's soft, tender cheek, saying, "Sui Sui, Mother Consort is here."

The Princess Consort of Qi's response let Sui Sui's uneasy heart gradually calm down.

She thought, "How wonderful."

She has a Mother Consort now!

Does this count as having a mother now?

She is now a child with a mother!

This realization made Sui Sui happily narrow her eyes.

Her eyes were already pretty, and now, curved like crescent moons, they looked even more beautiful and adorable.

The Princess Consort of Qi examined the girl carefully for a while, then reached out and gently touched her head, saying, "Once Sui Sui's hair grows in, she will definitely be a pretty little girl!"

Feng Xuanrui agreed with that, nodding heavily: "Of course! My sister, the cutest in Jing Cheng!"

Feng Xuanbin, afraid of being left out, quickly jumped up and said, "Yes, my sister, the cutest in all of Jing Cheng!"

Children's words aren't to be taken seriously, but they can cheer people up, so the Princess Consort of Qi didn't stop them.

Anyway, it's just within our residence; what does it matter if others hear?

Could they possibly come knocking on our door?

Moreover, would they dare?

Although the Prince is a bit scatterbrained, he still cares about the children in the residence.

If someone really bullied them and came to the door, could he allow it?

After holding Sui Sui for a while, the Princess Consort of Qi felt her arms getting sore, so she put the girl down.

Just then Aunt Qiu said the red date cow milk soup was ready, and the Princess Consort of Qi hurriedly had it brought over.

Although she had put Sui Sui down, her hand kept holding the child's.

At this moment, the Princess Consort of Qi took the three children to the side hall, walking and saying to Sui Sui, "It's too late today; tomorrow let the tailor come over to take your measurements and make some new dresses, and I still have plenty of jewelry on my side; then we can pick some out for you."

Looking at Sui Sui's bald head, the Princess Consort of Qi felt a bit worried: "Your hair..."

I don't know when it will grow back.

She uneasily turned her head to look at Liu Dafu not far away.

Liu Dafu is on standby at any time.

Upon seeing him, the Princess Consort understood, and she lowered her head slightly: "Replying to Princess Consort, it will grow back soon after applying the ointment."

As long as it grows back, that's fine.

The Princess Consort of Qi felt a bit relieved.

She didn't dislike the girl for being bald.

She was mainly afraid that if the girl remained bald, other children would tease her, and then what would they do if the girl felt upset?

Thinking of Sui Sui feeling miserable and pitiful, the Princess Consort of Qi's heart couldn't help but clench.

The Princess Consort of Qi took the three children to drink cow milk.

Watching Sui Sui skillfully use a spoon, the Princess Consort of Qi still felt a bit regretful.

She had thought she could feed her by hand.

Although she had never fed a child before.

But this didn't hinder the Princess Consort of Qi's overconfidence.

Do you need to learn for this kind of thing?

Do you need to have done it before?

Isn't having hands enough?

Unfortunately, Sui Sui seems not to need it.

After drinking cow milk, logically the two children should take a short nap.

After all, they've been on the road for most of the day, and children's energy is limited.

However, Feng Xuanrui had caused trouble, which is why he ran away from home.

Now that he's back, although they said punishment would be waived, after all, he has suffered quite a bit along the way.

But the apology that is due still needs to be made.

So after eating, the Princess Consort of Qi summoned Feng Xuanrui close: "Before you left Jing, you beat Xiao Wu like that; now you must go give a gift and apologize."

The Princess Consort of Qi didn't harshly order the child to go; she first tried to reason with Feng Xuanrui.

Children fighting among themselves usually involves no deadly grudge, and the blows aren't too harsh.

At the time, he was scared because Xiao Wu's face was covered in blood, which frightened Feng Xuanrui; coincidentally, he heard that Prince Qing's uncle was heading south, and he was curious, so he sneaked away.

Looking back now, Feng Xuanrui still feels a bit embarrassed.

Hearing Mother Consort's arrangement, Feng Xuanrui obediently nodded, then anxiously asked, "Mother Consort, is Xiao Wu... not stupid?"

Feng Xuanrui thought, if he had beaten him stupid, would he have to support this stupid brother for life?

Thinking of that possibility, Feng Xuanrui couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.

It's not that he can't afford to support him; it's just that Xiao Wu is so annoying!

Hearing him ask like that, Princess Consort of Qi sighed helplessly, raised her hand and lightly tapped Feng Xuanrui's head: "You should call him Fifth Brother; you're the older brother now, you need to set a good example for your younger brothers and sisters—that's the most basic courtesy. Do I really need to invite a tutor again to reteach you?"

Though scolded by Mother Consort, it wasn't a harsh reprimand, and Feng Xuanrui didn't feel upset; he hehe-laughed: "Eh, Fifth Brother, Fifth Brother."

He thought, Xiao Wu that little troublemaker, the brother of five eggs!

Could Princess Consort of Qi not know what her own son is like?

She helplessly shook her head, gestured for someone to bring the gifts over, handed them to Qing Shan, then looked at Feng Xuanrui: "The box contains what Mother Consort prepared here, plus some snacks picked from what you brought back; go check on Xiao Wu in the southern courtyard—he just moved back there a few days ago."

Afraid the two children would quarrel later, Princess Consort of Qi quickly added: "You need to set a good example for your younger brothers and sisters."

She emphasized the two words "younger sister" with heavy stress, making her reminder very clear.

In response, Feng Xuanrui generously replied: "Of course, I'm the best brother in the whole capital."

Feng Xuanbin, hearing this, felt unconvinced, puffed out his round little belly, raised his voice and asked: "You're the best, so what am I?"

Feng Xuanrui couldn't be bothered with him, took Sui Sui's hand and walked out.

Feng Xuanbin looked, then said, "Eh?"

"Leave me behind?"

"That won't do!"

"And the snacks brought back from the south?"

"He hasn't even had any yet!"

"Go mooch some off Fifth Brother!"

Matters between children should naturally be left to the children to settle.

Princess Consort of Qi didn't go along, worried the boys wouldn't look after the little girl properly, so she had her trusted maid Haitang accompany them.

The Qi Wang Fu is large; with many residents, it's divided into many areas.

Naturally, the main residence houses the Prince and Princess Consort; the southeastern courtyard houses the Wangfu's sons; the southwestern courtyard was originally meant for the residence's daughters.

As a result, the Qi Wang Fu has never had 【daughters residing there】.

Later, Prince Qi angrily changed it into the Wangfu's guest quarters.

Prince Qi's thought was, "I don't have a daughter, do I?"

"I'll invite some friends who have daughters to stay a short while; maybe they'll bring some daughter luck my way?"

The second watch is at 19:00.