Chapter 82

Princess Consort of Qi, on the side, saw Sui Sui's cute little brows furrow slightly, looking troubled, and couldn't help wanting to laugh.

She sighed inwardly: When a child knows nothing, they are really adorable!

When they grow up, it's hard to say.

Look at Feng Xuanbin, then look at Xiao Liu...

Unable to bear seeing the little girl troubled, Princess Consort of Qi said gently: "Sui Sui, if you can't finish it, just take two sips, taste it; if you like it, we'll have some again tomorrow."

Feng Xuanrui had already been drooling since the almond jelly was brought out.

Having been away from home for over a month, he really missed the food and provisions at the Residence.

So now that the food is served, he must really enjoy it.

Thinking about eating, he momentarily forgot about his sister.

Hearing Mother Consort's voice, Feng Xuanrui turned his head and said with a smile: "Exactly, if you can't finish it, just have a taste; if you like it, we'll have it again tomorrow. Besides, we don't just have almond jelly—there's osmanthus soup, jasmine soup, and in summer there's milk sugar snow, ginger honey water, sweet and delicious, perfect to drink!"

Feng Xuanbin had already taken two big gulps.

Hearing Sixth Brother say that, afraid of being left out, he hastily swallowed and then raised his head, saying: "Exactly, exactly, exactly—summer is when it's truly comfortable! We can eat so much, but my favorite is still kumquat balls—hehe, extra extra sweet, one bite and your teeth will fall out from sweetness!"

Feng Xuanbo had originally just been listening quietly on the side, occasionally glancing at Sui Sui.

Hearing Feng Xuanbin boast about the kumquat balls, Feng Xuanbo thought a moment and said softly: "Sister, don't listen to him; no matter how sweet, we should have it in moderation. You still have baby teeth—if they go bad, they can be replaced, but once you're older and your adult teeth are in, if they go bad, they can't be replaced!"

Speaking of teeth, Feng Xuanbin, whose baby teeth had finally been replaced, suddenly covered his mouth.

You know, his teeth haven't all been replaced yet!

Earlier, because he was greedy, his baby teeth turned black—thinking about it now still frightens him!

Good, good, his teeth have been replaced.

He still has teeth he can use.

But kumquat balls are really delicious!

If Princess Consort of Qi heard this, she'd probably sigh: How could it not be delicious?

One catty of orange, half a catty of honey.

The brothers all let themselves have a taste, and Sui Sui really is a bit craving.

Here, no one will blame her for eating too much, nor think it shameful to be greedy.

Sui Sui, feeling at ease and well-behaved, picked up the spoon and took a tiny sip.

As soon as it entered her mouth, Sui Sui's eyes lit up.

That pair of lively, sparkling eyes made people feel warm and soft inside.

Princess Consort of Qi, watching from the side, found her gaze hard to move away.

She thought, at first she only felt pity for this child's fate.

Now the more she looks, the more she feels…

Damn it, this is her daughter who went missing (…) many years ago!

This is her daughter!

So cute and well-behaved, who can resist reaching out to touch her?

Princess Consort of Qi restrained herself for a while, but couldn't hold back; she gently reached out, handkerchief in hand, and lightly wiped Sui Sui's cheek.

Actually, there wasn't anything on her face.

It was just an excuse for Princess Consort of Qi's action.

Feeling Mother Consort's gentle motion, Sui Sui obediently tilted her head, yielding to the action.

Princess Consort of Qi:!

It's over, she's fallen!

Damn it, who exactly abducted her daughter back then?

Upon careful thought…

Oh, sorry.

She has never given birth to a daughter.

Thinking of this, Princess Consort of Qi felt a sour ache in her heart.

But not having given birth doesn't matter.

No one says you can't raise a child if you haven't given birth.

Looking at Sui Sui, whose eyes were like a little deer's—moist and clean—gazing at her, Princess Consort of Qi gently touched the child's cheek with the back of her hand, her expression loving, her tone gentle: "If you can't drink it, then don't; tomorrow Mother Consort will have them brew tea for you."

Princess Consort of Qi had asked Liu Dafu.

Sui Sui had previously lived poorly, her body weak and constitution cold.

Logically, she shouldn't drink tea.

But if it's a warming red tea, she can drink a small amount.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, there are many people in the Residence who can brew tea.

Tea leaves are at most a garnish; the main point is what you add when preparing the tea.

Let her think, what replenishes qi and blood?

Longan and red dates are definitely a must, right?

How about bird's nest?

Princess Consort of Qi felt she still knew too little; after getting the children to sleep, she'll need to ask Liu Dafu.

Sui Sui obediently drank only two sips; her little belly was already full, so she couldn't drink more.

She obediently put down the spoon and sat there waiting for her three brothers.

Feng Xuanrui and Sui Sui have been traveling for most of the day; now they're so tired they're nodding off.

Feng Xuanbin, though still active, also feels sorry for Sixth brother and the younger sister.

So, when the Princess Consort of Qi tentatively asked, "How about going back to sleep?"

A few children obediently nodded.

Feng Xuanbo, as the temporary eldest among the three brothers, is responsible for taking the younger brothers back.

Aunt Qiu, uneasy, took people to escort the children back to the South Courtyard.

Feng Xuanrui didn't want to leave; he kept looking back three times per step, his eyes fixed on Sui Sui: "Younger sister, really don't need older brother to coax you?"

Hearing this, Sui Sui gently pressed her lips, feeling a bit reluctant, but…

Not much.

Mother Consort said, she is a maiden, even if she wants to sleep, she must sleep with Mother Consort.

Now she's still young, so it's not a big deal.

But when she grows up, it definitely won't be allowed.

They will have to go through an adjustment period.

Mother Consort also said, the older brothers are still children themselves, can't take good care of her.

So, let Mother Consort take care of her.

Mother…

Sui Sui no longer has any memory of her mother.

Her impression of her mother comes from other village children, or from the aunt.

Although the aunt often scolds and hits her, she is still very kind to the cousins.

Sui Sui, though wanting the older brother's companionship, can't help but look forward to the feeling of having a mother.

She thought, I'm really a greedy bad child!

Sui Sui doesn't want to reject the older brother, yet has to reject.

Finally, with a guilty look at Feng Xuanrui, she said softly, "Older brother, good night."

Hearing the younger sister say that, Feng Xuanrui's lingering heart finally died.

He still kept looking back three times per step; after staring for a long while, he only then followed Aunt Qiu to the South Courtyard.

On the way, Feng Xuanbin said happily, "Hehe, younger sister said good night to me, ah, I'm such a scoundrel, forgot to say good night to younger sister, no, I have to go back and say it!"

Feng Xuanrui originally felt very uneasy.

After hearing that, he gave him a blank stare: "Come on, the younger sister always calls you Seventh brother, so when she says older brother good night, who is she talking to, isn't it obvious?"

With that, Feng Xuanbin's mouth twisted, feeling like crying.

Feng Xuanbo, watching from the side, sighed lightly: "Ah, if only I had chased after you to Qingzhou back then, I could have met the younger sister earlier; if that were the case, who would that 'older brother' the younger sister called be?"

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