Chapter 81: Chicken Soup Noodle Soup

Princess Consort of Qi felt sorry for Sui Sui; hearing the child's words about not being picky, she gently shook her head: "Sui Sui, if you like something, you should bravely say it out loud. You have Mother Consort and an older brother, so don't be afraid. In the residence there's plenty of food and supplies; Sui Sui, as a child, just needs to eat and drink."~

Speak up bravely!

Le Le also encouraged Sui Sui in the same way.

But the things Sui Sui has eaten before are really limited.

What she can think of is nothing more than what Doctor Liu brought them to eat along the way.

Among those things, some were tasty, but Sui Sui didn't even remember their names.

Now she only vaguely remembers that a bowl of noodle soup was really delicious.

Meeting the Princess Consort of Qi's expectant gaze, Sui Sui spoke hesitantly: "... I want to eat noodles."

Hearing Sui Sui's words, the Princess Consort of Qi smiled and stroked the child's soft cheek: "Mm, then let's eat noodles."

As they were speaking, Feng Xuanbin had already run in.

Xiao Pangzi couldn't keep up and cried all the way.

Now coming in, he panted heavily while wiping his tears.

The more he wiped his tears, the more aggrieved he felt; finally unable to hold back, he sat there wailing loudly.

Seeing this, Aunt Qiu hurried over to comfort the child first.

Xiao Pangzi is easy to appease; give him two candies and he'll happily wipe his own tears.

Feng Xuanbo, who came in later, ran so hard his face turned pale.

He was born with a weak constitution; among the young masters of the Wangfu residence, he is the frailest.

This light jog all the way nearly cost him his life.

Seeing Feng Xuanbo's deathly pale face, the Princess Consort of Qi felt helpless yet sympathetic: "Why did you run so fast? Quickly wipe your sweat."

At this moment, she also didn't dare give them water directly, fearing the children, unaware of moderation, would gulp it down in large amounts and then vomit it back up.

Aunt Qiu had Hai Tang and a few others take teacups, helping the young masters catch their breath while feeding them small sips of water.

Seeing that the children were being taken care of, the Princess Consort of Qi felt relieved and fed Sui Sui water.

After all the commotion, she finally managed to calm the children down.

Everyone was a bit disheveled, but since they were just children and in their own residence, there was no need to worry too much.

Now, the sky had darkened; it was time for dinner.

After Feng Xuanbo and the others tidied up, they gathered around Sui Sui and circled her.

At times they studied Sui Sui's hair; at times they examined her little face.

Children's skin is naturally soft and tender; Sui Sui became rough because she hadn't received protection before.

Now, with a little care, it has become soft and pleasant to touch.

Who wouldn't like that?

Just then, when the Princess Consort of Qi let go, several children gathered around.

Feng Xuanrui was not convinced, insisting all along: "She's my sister!"

Feng Xuanbo waved his hand indifferently: "We're blood brothers; your sister is my sister."

Feng Xuanrui flared up helplessly, got angry again, and finally compromised, joining everyone in touching the sister's face.

Children touching faces is different from adults doing so.

They are very curious; rather than rubbing, they tend to pinch.

Feng Xuanbo still knows moderation; he gave a light tug, fearing to hurt Sui Sui, and quickly let go.

Sometimes, feeling his hand was too heavy, he would gently help massage Sui Sui's face.

Feng Xuanbin is young and doesn't know moderation, imitating Fifth Brother.

One tug, one pinch……

Sui Sui's face instantly turned red, tears welling in her eyes, feeling as if they might spill any second.

Watching this, Feng Xuanbin felt guilty and didn't dare speak; he placed his small hand properly at his side, standing still without daring to move.

Feng Xuanrui noticed his sister's face turning red and bared his teeth at Feng Xuanbin.

Feng Xuanbo also felt helpless, gently massaging Sui Sui's face: "You don't know your strength; stop pinching randomly—doesn't it hurt, Sui Sui?"

Feng Xuanbin dared not touch her again; he could only stare longingly.

After a long while, Feng Xuanbin quietly asked Sui Sui: "Sister, can Seventh Brother touch your head?"

With a little stubble on his little head, it feels cute to touch.

This, touching it once probably won't hurt, right?

Feng Xuanbin wondered uncertainly.

Just now, Sui Sui's face had been pinched painfully, almost making her cry.

But the older brother said, Seventh Brother may be silly, but he's actually a good person.

Sui Sui thought, it's not that she can't endure it.

Thinking of this, she obediently stretched out her head: "Seventh Brother, go ahead and touch."

At this moment, Feng Xuanbin's feeling of being moved rose directly to its peak.

He thought, what kind of fairy-like sister is this?

She gives whatever you want?

Wuu wuu!

Feng Xuanbin's eyes turned red with emotion; this time he carefully reached out and lightly tapped Sui Sui's head.

He tapped once, huh?

It didn't turn red!

Click again.

Ah?

Still not red!

I poke!

I poke poke!

I poke poke again.

Feng Xuanbin was having a blast playing.

The result was that he played too rough, and with one shove he pushed Sui Sui back several steps.

Feng Xuanrui had originally been discussing with Feng Xuanbo where to take Sui Sui to play tomorrow.

Feeling Sui Sui move, the two turned their heads to look at the same time.

Feng Xuanbo, being older, reacted faster; with one hand he grabbed Sui Sui's hand, steadied his posture, and then turned his head to look at Feng Xuanbin.

Feng Xuanrui had already successfully delivered the death stare from the very first moment.

Being stared at by his two older brothers, Feng Xuanbin was frightened and honestly didn't dare to move.

Princess Consort of Qi was watching from not far away, and didn't intervene much.

As for the children's affairs, as long as it doesn't blow up, let them settle it themselves.

When adults interfere too much, it actually makes the kids feel uncomfortable getting along.

Feng Xuanbin honestly admitted his mistake, and was then lectured a few sentences by his two older brothers.

Seeing that Sui Sui didn't mind, the few children then went to eat dinner.

The kitchen specially prepared chicken noodle soup with minced meat and steamed egg for the few children.

Besides that, there were also other stir-fried dishes.

One of the dishes, braised lamb, was the favorite of the few children.

Even Feng Xuanbo, who usually prefers a light diet, couldn't help eating several pieces.

Sui Sui ate only one piece.

She also likes meaty dishes.

But compared to that, she prefers the chicken noodle soup even more.

The chicken broth, simmered over low heat all day, is rich in fresh fragrance; after removing the surface oil, only a tender, fresh fragrance remains.

Adding springy, elastic noodle slices and pairing them with cabbage hearts gives this noodle soup a few more points of refreshing flavor.

After the cabbage hearts soak up the broth, they become soft, tender, and sweet; a bite gives both the freshness of the chicken broth and the vegetable's own aroma, followed by a bite of springy, smooth noodle...

Sui Sui ate with her eyes squinting.

This noodle soup is delicious!

It's tastier than all the noodle soups she's eaten on this journey combined!

Sui Sui likes it so much that even the braised lamb isn't as appealing to her anymore.

All three brothers gave her a piece of lamb, but Sui Sui only ate the piece that Feng Xuanrui gave her.

The rest of the time was spent enjoying that bowl of fresh, fragrant, delicious noodle soup.

The portion of noodle soup isn't large, after all they're children, so it's not good to give too much.

There are other delicious dishes on the table; eating only this kind would be a shame, wouldn't it?

However, Sui Sui's appetite wasn't big to begin with; after eating the noodle soup and another piece of lamb, she couldn't eat much more.

After the meal, there was also a refreshing, sweet almond jelly.

Sui Sui rubbed her round little belly, facing the almond jelly with its sweet, sugary flavor, and found herself in a dilemma.

She can't eat it, she really can't eat it!

Second update.