Chapter 87: Auspicious Signs of Production

Concubine Su was startled by Feng Xuanrui's angry aura just now, her complexion turned a few shades paler.

At this moment, hearing the Princess Consort rebuke Sixth Prince and halt his actions, Concubine Su forced a smile: "I know Sixth Prince is shy; from now on I won't speak, I won't speak."

Feng Xuanrui felt his fists were once again getting out of control!

However, Mother Consort wouldn't allow it, so he couldn't act for the time being.

Receiving her son's aggrieved gaze, Princess Consort of Qi felt rather helpless.

For such matters, she could handle it herself, and it was entirely proper.

Letting the child act—what's the point of that?

If it spreads, others will see the joke of Qi Wang Fu.

After Concubine Su finished speaking, Princess Consort of Qi glared at her and said softly, "You've been in the Prince's residence so long and still don't know to speak and act cautiously; perhaps your aunt failed in her duty teaching you. Later, I will summon Chi Gugu to your courtyard to instruct you personally."

When those words came out, Concubine Su's already unsteady face turned even whiter!

She swayed, nearly losing her footing.

She opened her mouth, as if to say something.

But before a word escaped, Princess Consort of Qi continued, "Also, copy the household rules and the Heart Sutra ten times daily, to cleanse the filth from your mind!"

After Princess Consort of Qi finished, Concubine Su collapsed onto the ground on the spot.

Relying on her recent favor, she stubbornly stuck out her neck and shouted, "You can't do this; I am a person of the Prince!"

When Concubine Su said that, the faces of the other several concubines all changed.

They were truly terrified; this fool of hers might drag them down too!

Regarding Concubine Su's remarks, Princess Consort of Qi showed no anger, only calmly looked at her: "If I can't do that, then what? Sell you outright?"

After asking, without waiting for Concubine Su's reply, Princess Consort of Qi added, "You are a concubine of the Prince."

This sentence serves as a response to Concubine Su's earlier claim that she is the Prince's person.

Some matters, though cruel, are nonetheless facts.

A concubine in the Prince's residence is considered a slave, not a person.

Concubine Su's mind isn't exactly clever; otherwise she wouldn't have spoken such words.

Yet, in that instant, she understood the Princess Consort's meaning.

In an instant, her complexion turned as pale as paper, and she trembled uncontrollably.

Princess Consort of Qi no longer stared at her, but signaled Aunt Qiu to send someone to take her back.

The other concubines, seeing the situation, hurriedly left, each desperately trying to lower their presence, fearing they might be implicated by Concubine Su.

After walking a short distance, the concubines, still fearful, turned their heads to glance quietly.

Realizing they could no longer see the Princess Consort and her party, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone glanced at each other, said nothing, and returned to their own rooms.

After Princess Consort of Qi finished handling the matter, she finally allowed everyone into the dining hall.

She deliberately walked over, gently took Sui Sui's hand, and softly soothed the little girl: "Concubine Su was speaking nonsense; Mother Consort has already dealt with her. Sui Sui, don't feel aggrieved, okay?"

Sui Sui didn't feel aggrieved, because she didn't understand at all.

Moreover, Mother Consort came over to coax her.

Sui Sui only felt warmth and happiness.

She obediently let the Princess Consort lead her, nodding heavily: "I will obey Mother Consort!"

Seeing Sui Sui like that, Princess Consort of Qi let out a silent sigh, her brows involuntarily furrowing.

She thought of the good news reported early from Zhuangzi's side, and couldn't help feeling worried.

At Zhuangzi's place, they usually only delivered vegetables and meat, rarely getting up early to bring good news.

Early this morning, the steward from Zhuangzi arrived early to report the livestock production situation of the previous day.

Normally, such matters wouldn't be reported to the main household.

This wasn't just yesterday's production; it was overly grand.

Even the steward couldn't contain his emotions and came specifically to report.

Under normal circumstances, a cow gives birth to one calf; occasionally two, and three is already extremely rare.

But yesterday, the cows at Zhuangzi's place each gave birth to three calves at once!

Moreover, each was healthy and lively, the kind that could be raised easily.

Not only that, the sheep that gave birth alongside produced seven lambs each from two ewes!

Similarly, each lamb was healthy and lively, with no other issues, all could be raised normally.

Besides that, there were also sows.

Two sows together produced a total of forty-six piglets!

Hearing that number, Princess Consort of Qi felt a chill down her scalp.

Yes, yes, the sows at Zhuangzi's place are old, robust, capable of birthing and raising, which is normal.

But a single sow producing over twenty piglets—doesn't that seem excessive?

And according to the steward, the sows hadn't even reached their due date, making it premature, yet none of the piglets were sickly or weak!

After hearing the steward's report, Princess Consort of Qi's first reaction was...

Sui Sui.

Earlier, because Sui Sui fell ill, Prince Qing's party avoided the deadly mountain landslide.

So could this little girl be bringing good fortune?

If so, would that cause any harm to Sui Sui?

Princess Consort of Qi thought, their Prince's residence was already sufficiently wealthy, and they didn't need the little girl to sacrifice herself to beg the heavens for any more fortune.

Now it's like this, it's quite good.

But the little girl is still young; maybe she doesn't understand these.

Princess Consort of Qi is somewhat worried, also afraid others will set their sights on Sui Sui.

After thinking, she only said that the Sixth Prince returned safely, a heavenly auspicious sign, just let Zhuangzi's side have a lively celebration.

Although she pinned this matter on Feng Xuanrui, making Princess Consort of Qi a bit embarrassed.

However, if it can protect Sui Sui, then it's actually nothing.

Our young son has a heavy Bazi, his status is also noble; maybe he can suppress these?

Because of this, Princess Consort of Qi has been absent-minded all morning.

Only when facing Sui Sui can she slightly collect her thoughts; watching the little girl eat obediently, Princess Consort of Qi feels more at ease.

She wanted to find someone to discuss with, but the Prince is still over at the other villa seeking a daughter.

Moreover, is the Prince even reliable?

Princess Consort of Qi, while perfunctorily having her breakfast, thought about whether she should return to her natal home for a visit.

The breakfast at the Wangfu is still very abundant.

Just the varieties of porridge number four or five.

Mung bean sweet porridge, Chinese yam and goji berry porridge, longan and date porridge……

It might be because there are many children in the residence, so the porridge tends to be sweet.

Sui Sui drinks the Chinese yam and goji berry porridge; Liu Ye Ye said it nourishes the stomach and warms the spleen, good for her health.

Besides porridge, there are various noodles and side dishes.

Sui Sui feels her eyes are almost too busy.

After the meal, the mouth rinse is still the fragrant flower tea.

After rinsing, Sui Sui quietly exhaled, feeling her mouth fragrant; she couldn't help purse her lips and secretly smile a little.

The little girl's smile behind people's backs is cute yet tinged with a bit of heartache.

Princess Consort of Qi watched this scene and thought: maybe I should still return to my natal home and consult my brother!

Cute, second watch.