Chapter 85

The maid waiting at the gate whispered in reply: 'Someone came from Zhuangzi early this morning; the Princess Consort is receiving them.'

Hai Tang listened, and doubts arose in her heart.

What happened over at Zhuangzi? Why send someone to the Wangfu so early?

Hai Tang couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped worrying about it.

She was about to take Sui Sui's hand to the kitchen to see what breakfast was being served.

Sui Sui was a step quicker, gently shaking their joined hands and softly asking, 'Hai Tang sis, can we go find older brother?'

A soft, childish voice paired with a cute, innocent expression.

Hai Tang said: 'Just going to find older brother—what's the difficulty?'

Even if you wanted the moon, she could figure out a way—go borrow a ladder!

Hai Tang quickly replied: 'Mm, let's go right away.'

The South Courtyard was a bit far; Hai Tang worried the little girl would tire, so after just a few steps she bent down to ask Sui Sui: 'Do you want sis to carry you? The road is long and hard to walk.'

Sui Sui had walked there yesterday, though she didn't remember it very clearly.

But she knew she could do it!

So after thinking, Sui Sui shook her head: 'No need for all that trouble, Hai Tang sis—I can walk myself!'

Being refused by the little girl, Hai Tang felt a bit regretful.

But it's fine; we can still hold her little hand.

Her soft little hand!

Sui Sui's palm, calloused from past work, has gradually faded.

But compared to other kids her age, her palm isn't that soft.

Liu Dafu said it still needed more nurturing.

All the marks left over the years—how could they be healed so easily?

Even so, Hai Tang also felt that this little hand was soft to the touch...

The feel was wonderful!

Hai Tang told herself: 'Don't keep pinching the girl's hand like a lecher.'

But she couldn't help it, from time to time pinching Sui Sui's hand on the back.

Sui Sui didn't feel pain; she only sensed that Hai Tang sis really liked her little hand.

Thinking of this, Sui Sui leaned in closer to Hai Tang.

She thought: 'If we stand closer, it'll be easier to pinch hands!'

Sui Sui's thoughtfulness moved Hai Tang even more, making her actions grow increasingly excessive!

They had walked a long stretch, still not reaching the South Courtyard, when they bumped into Feng Xuanrui and his brothers.

Hai Tang greeted the young masters with a salute, then took Sui Sui's hand, preparing to introduce her.

Besides the three young masters from yesterday, two more had been added today.

Sui Sui saw that several unfamiliar faces had appeared opposite them.

Although she was a bit shy, seeing her older brother she still felt excited, gently breaking free of Hai Tang's hand and rushing toward him: 'Older brother!'

The little girl's voice was soft, with a slightly indistinct ending, making listeners' hearts unconsciously soften as well.

Feng Xuanrui had seen his sister early, already quick-stepping ahead of his brothers to walk toward Sui Sui.

Seeing his sister lunge toward him, Feng Xuanrui opened his arms, grinning ear‑to‑ear, and loudly replied: 'Sister!'

Feng Xuanbin, watching from the side, not wanting to fall behind, also rushed forward.

Then, failing to keep his balance, he fell with a thud to the ground.

Sui Sui hadn't yet hugged her brother when her attention was drawn to Feng Xuanbin.

Feng Xuanbin's fall frightened his two attendants so much their faces turned pale.

When they reacted, they hurried forward, helped him up, patted his clothes, and softly asked about his injuries.

Sui Sui was startled and froze in place.

It was Feng Xuanrui who came over, gently hugging Sui Sui: 'Don't be scared, sis—Sha Qi often falls.'

After hearing that, Sui Sui grew even more worried: '... Does Seventh Brother hurt?'

Feng Xuanrui wanted to say it didn't hurt—he fell so often he'd gotten used to it.

As a result, before he could finish speaking, they heard Feng Xuanbin's earth‑shaking wail: 'Wuu, sis, I hurt!'

Feng Xuanrui:?

Scheming to steal the scene?

Why do you have so much going on?

Feng Xuanrui grabbed Sui Sui's hand in one motion, not letting the little girl past: "Don't worry, sister, he just has this habit, he's slow-witted and slow to react, you'll get used to it, it actually doesn't hurt, he's just crying for show."

As for those words, Sui Sui pondered for a moment and roughly understood.

It's probably like: a crying child gets candy?

This was taught to her by Le Le, and Sui Sui has always remembered it.

Sui Sui didn't move closer anymore, but her little face was still full of worry.

Feng Xuanbin had been pretending to cry, but seeing his sister care for him, he was stopped by Liuge from coming over, and his tears really fell: "Wah, Liuge, you're so mean!"

Feng Xuanbo listened on the side and couldn't help letting out a soft sigh: "Liuge is bad, we might as well not have him. But, you can do without Liuge, I can't do without my Xiao Liudi—I'm no different from anyone else, I only have this one Xiao Li..."

As soon as he said that, the slightly tall and sturdy youth beside him lightly raised his hand and pressed his head.

The youth no longer gave Feng Xuanbo another look, he strode over, lowered his head to glance at Sui Sui, then at Feng Xuanrui, with a doubtful expression: "Xiao Li, this is..."

Feng Xuanrui took Sui Sui's hand, putting on a bun-like face to introduce to Sange: "Sange, this is Sui Sui, my sister, cute, right?"

After smugly lifting his chin, Feng Xuanrui didn't forget to introduce Sui Sui: "Sui Sui, this is third brother, Feng Xuancang."

When Feng Xuancang returned to the Residence yesterday, the main courtyard had already started the meal, and he felt embarrassed to come over at that time.

He knew that Feng Xuanrui had returned, apparently bringing a small child along.

Feng Xuancang is thirteen this year, and compared with his younger brothers, he is more sensible.

Therefore, at a glance he could tell that Sui Sui is a little girl.

Moreover, Feng Xuanrui had just intentionally mentioned: younger sister.

Sui Sui's face is still very thin, and she looks dry and gaunt.

Except for eyes that sparkle like stars, the rest really can't be called cute.

However, in those bright eyes, when looked at closely, one can see one's own reflection.

Clean and bright.

This is Feng Xuancang's first impression of Sui Sui.

While he was assessing Sui Sui, the little girl already smiled obediently at him: "Third brother."

Sui Sui knows that the Residence has elder brothers from the eldest to the seventh.

However, she also remembers that the most important, the very best, is brother!

No matter how good others are, they don't compare to brother.

Thinking of this, Sui Sui again placed her small hand into Feng Xuanrui's palm.

Feeling the younger sister's closeness, the previously uneasy Feng Xuanrui instantly relaxed a lot, his brows and eyes tinged with pleasure.

The little girl softly called out "Third brother."

After hearing that, Feng Xuancang felt his ears a little itchy.

He wanted to raise his hand to touch, but before moving, he met Sui Sui's curious gaze.

Feng Xuancang thought: younger sister…

Seems a bit cute?

Not sure, look again?

Etiquette prevented Feng Xuancang from any other action; politely he nodded at Sui Sui: "Hello Sui Sui, I am third brother."

Cute second watch