Chapter 94

When the Wangfu Small Classroom was in dire straits, Sui Sui was already almost full from drinking.

One cup of tea isn't much, but you can't stand how many things are added inside it.

After eating all these things, then fill up with water.

Sui Sui felt her little belly had swollen.

After finishing drinking, Haitang helped her wipe her mouth; Sui Sui then got down from the chair, went to Princess Consort of Qi's side, and snuggled up to Mother Consort: 'Mother Consort, I've finished eating.'

While speaking, she also lightly patted her little belly, like a small animal showing off—she had food and was eating well.

Princess Consort of Qi felt that this child looked increasingly cute.

At first glance it wasn't obvious, but now it makes people unable to look away more and more.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, perhaps this is just an affinity at first sight.

Over these years, due to the Prince's various antics, Princess Consort of Qi also developed a certain fixation on young ladies' families.

However, in Jing Cheng there are not a few people who harbor various thoughts, wanting to send young ladies into the Wangfu.

But Princess Consort of Qi hasn't taken a liking to any of them.

Someone like Sui Sui is still the first.

Looking at the little girl's sparkling eyes, Princess Consort of Qi gently touched her head: 'Let's go do some activity with Mother Consort, otherwise lunch won't be digestible; in the afternoon, the brothers will come over for archery class.'

Although Sui Sui doesn't understand archery class, she heard from the brothers that it's very imposing, and she's long wanted to see it.

Now hearing Mother Consort say that, she nodded heavily: 'I want to see, Mother Consort.'

The little girl's serious demeanor makes people unable to control their hands.

Princess Consort of Qi took Sui Sui out to look at the pond, and also talked about the fish in the pond.

Sui Sui doesn't understand, but she knows fish is tasty.

Saliva unconsciously secreted, Sui Sui lightly nodded, murmuring: 'Fish is tasty.'

The little girl's voice wasn't loud, but the two were close together; after hearing it, Princess Consort of Qi raised her handkerchief to cover her mouth and laughed.

While the mother and daughter were leisurely walking in the Zhuangzi, not far away on the official road, a luxurious carriage was slowly passing by.

Princess Consort of Qi listened to the commotion and glanced far away.

Sui Sui followed her gaze and saw it was a strange carriage, then withdrew her gaze.

Not acquainted, don't know, just follow Mother Consort.

Princess Consort of Qi glanced twice, then withdrew, took Sui Sui's hand, and walked toward the inner orchard.

Thinking that Sui Sui will live in Jing Cheng in the future, for all the people and affairs in Jing Cheng, one must have some understanding; Princess Consort of Qi again took her hand, turned around, and looked far at that carriage: 'Sui Sui, do you see? The character hanging on the front of the carriage reads "Ying", that is the carriage of Anyuan Marquis Mansion.'

Sui Sui: ……

Didn't understand.

She honestly shook her head.

Seeing the little girl like this, Princess Consort of Qi couldn't help but laugh, and she didn't mind that the little girl didn't understand.

Take it slow, after seeing a few more times you'll know.

After thinking it through, Princess Consort of Qi smiled and said: 'Sui Sui, remember, such carriages have very important officials inside.'

Upon hearing that, Sui Sui thought officials are big, can't afford to offend, quickly put on a serious little face, and earnestly nodded: 'Mother Consort, I've remembered!'

Seeing the little girl's serious expression, Princess Consort of Qi again couldn't help but laugh, she gently touched the little girl's head: 'However, Sui Sui doesn't need to be afraid; even if these people in Jing Cheng have noble status, they still aren't as noble as you… Father King is noble.'

Although uncertain, whether the Prince will acknowledge Sui Sui.

However, it's not important.

Princess Consort of Qi thought: as long as she acknowledges her, that's fine.

Turning back to enter the palace to coax the Empress Dowager; as long as the Empress Dowager agrees, even if the Prince disagrees, he must obediently listen!

Sui Sui listened, feeling confused; she thought it over for a while, barely understood the relationship: 'Um, Mother Consort is the greatest!'

The Father King, whom she has never met, has no status at all in Sui Sui's eyes.

Princess Consort of Qi was again amused by the little girl's demeanor, she nodded in agreement: 'Um, whatever Sui Sui says is right.'

After saying that, Princess Consort of Qi continued to introduce the noble person in that carriage: 'Although Anyuan Marquis is not as noble as Father King, his mother is the Grand Princess of Shou'an, a loving Zuzu; Sui Sui, when you see her in the future, you must perform a proper salute.'

Sui Sui is still young, doesn't understand many things; precisely for that reason, Princess Consort of Qi thinks that the needed education and etiquette must keep up.

Being in Jing Cheng, if you don't understand these things, even if your status is noble, in private you're easily looked down upon.

The Grand Princess of Shou'an is also someone who values propriety; Princess Consort of Qi will definitely need to say a few more words.

At this moment, the Grand Princess of Shou'an inside the carriage was listening to her daughter-in-law speaking to her: 'Passing by the Zhuangzi of Qi Wang Fu, want to go take a look? I heard it was very lively here yesterday.'

The daughter-in-law Sunshi was referring to the livestock breeding prosperity at the Zhuangzi of Qi Wang Fu.

The Grand Princess of Shou'an is not young; nowadays she already has a head full of silver hair.

At this moment she was sitting with lowered eyes, cultivating her spirit; hearing this, she slightly furrowed her brows: 'Even vulgar matters, it's good to bring them up for discussion; where did you learn your propriety?'

Even a noble lady like the wife of Anyuan Marquis must at this moment lower her head and listen to the reprimand.

Seeing Sunshi not speaking, the Grand Princess of Shou'an then opened her eyes, gave a soft hum: 'Prince Qi's conduct these past two years has become increasingly outrageous, indeed it has caused suffering to the women in his rear court.'

At the end, the Grand Princess of Shou'an closed her eyes again: 'His restless nature is just like the Late Emperor's.'

Sunshi dare not pick up that topic.

The Grand Princess of Shou'an is the sworn sister of the Late Emperor, noble status.

As for the sister scolding the brother, any way of saying it is fine.

She'd better not get involved in that!

Sunshi made no response; the Grand Princess of Shou'an wasn't angry, waved her hand, and said in a muffled voice: 'These days, keep an eye on the young masters and misses of our Residence; don't let them get too close to the Jinyang Marquis Mansion, because the riffraff there—let them rot on their own, just don't bring bad influence to our Residence…'

Before she finished speaking, a loud bang came from behind the carriage.

Bang!

The loud noise was heard even by the Princess Consort of Qi.

She was getting ready to take Sui Sui to see if they could manage to bring up two fish for lunch.

After just two steps, a huge boom rang out, shaking the earth.

Sui Sui instantly clung to the Mother Consort's thigh in fright, her small body trembling.

The Princess Consort of Qi also jumped, sensing the little girl's panic, she quickly scooped her up and turned to look toward the official road.

At that moment, black smoke rose on the official road, and even the Grand Princess's luxurious carriage looked quite disheveled.

Seeing this, the Princess Consort of Qi's face paled a little.

She opened her mouth, and after a long while, she managed to say: '... Quick, quick, organize people, go see what's happening!'

Aunt Qiu and the others were also frightened out of their wits; when the Princess Consort spoke, she quickly organized the people from Zhuangzi to go help.

At this moment, all the long- and short-term workers in the fields were present; at the master's call, they promptly rose.

Before they even got close, a strange, pungent smell hit their noses.

Moreover, the rolling black smoke came with a wave of heat, making people hesitate, unsure if they could approach.

The second watch is at 19:00.