Chapter 97: Ying Family Brothers, Suffering the Loss of Their True Names

Sui Sui's voice is soft, and she looks all soft and fluffy.

And she even sweetly calls herself a beautiful sister.

Ying Zhi is stunned on the spot after hearing it.

Because she's mischievous, Ying Zhi has rarely heard anyone call her sister since childhood, let alone beautiful sister.

At the Residence, most people call her mischievous monkey, cheeky dog egg…

Her nickname is Qiao Qiao, but no one calls her properly; they only call her a naughty imp, naughty egg.

Rarely hearing someone call her beautiful sister, Ying Zhi is actually quite happy.

She is the same age as Sui Sui, but she is much taller and sturdier.

Pleased with the title, Ying Zhi can't help turning her head to brag: "Did you hear? I'm the beautiful sister!"

After bragging, Ying Zhi happily pats Sui Sui's head: "Wow, so soft, feels great to touch."

"Is your face soft too?"

"Can I touch?"

"Wow, is your hair naturally like that?"

"You look so impressive like that, I also want hair like that!"

…

Ying Zhi is talkative, and her voice is especially loud.

When she speaks, no other sound can be heard in the whole room.

The Grand Princess has already lifted her veil, slightly covering her face.

She wants to keep her face hidden, yet she can't control this mischievous monkey.

So, don't look at her.

May disaster not reach the family!

It's enough that the child embarrasses herself; don't involve them!

Although Ying Zhi's voice is loud, she bears no malice; she's just a simple child.

She patted Sui Sui's head, then her face, and upon discovering Sui Sui's little dimples, her already round eyes widened even more: "Wow, that's cute, I want one too!"

After speaking, Ying Zhi gently pulls Sui Sui's hand toward the Grand Princess: "Zuzu, I also want this little nest!"

"This nest looks nice!"

"Why don't I have one?"

"It seems the brothers don't have one either?"

…

Once the little girl opens her mouth, she can't control herself.

The Grand Princess has already set a stern face, choosing to lie low; she gives Sunshi a look, meaning clearly: "Your granddaughter, handle her yourself; I can't manage her!"

If she keeps managing, she's afraid she'll have to meet the ancestors tomorrow!

Sunshi feels the pressure especially heavy after receiving the Grand Princess's gaze.

Now she begins to regret not bringing the daughter-in-law along.

Whose child, who should manage them?

She is only a frail grandmother!

Ying Zhi says she wants dimples, but a child's thoughts are fleeting; they appear and disappear in an instant.

After speaking with the Grand Princess, Ying Zhi again holds Sui Sui's hand and loudly asks: "By the way, what's your name? I'm Qiao Qiao, the delicate Qiao."

Sui Sui, being led by the beautiful and impressive sister, feels extremely happy.

The little dimples remain faintly visible.

Hearing the sister ask, Sui Sui softly says: "My name is Sui Sui, the S of peaceful S."

Ying Zhi, upon hearing, exclaims with delight: "Wow, that's such a special name, sounds so well‑behaved."

"Sui Sui, do you want to eat this?"

"Sui Sui, will you drink this?"

"Sui Sui, do you want to meet my brothers?"

…

After asking Sui Sui's opinion and finding the little girl doesn't object, Ying Zhi finally takes Sui Sui's hand to meet her own brothers.

There are many brothers in Ying Zhi's Residence: two full brothers, several paternal cousins, and even more maternal cousins.

Those who came today include two full brothers and two paternal cousins.

Ying Zhi pulls Sui Sui's hand and introduces them one by one.

The brothers aren't old; the oldest, Ying Junzhi, is only twelve.

Half‑grown youths still look very green.

Their Residence has only Ying Zhi as a sister; if this were at Qi Wang Fu, Ying Zhi would probably be adored to the heavens.

In the Ying Residence, Ying Zhi is indeed favored, but only to a limited extent.

Because Ying Zhi relies on favor to be arrogant and can fight!

All the brothers in the Residence have been beaten by her.

Everyone feels about this sister…

Hmm, their feelings are complicated.

So, the favor is still favor.

But it's not exaggerated; it's just normal sibling affection.

At this moment, the brothers of the Ying family were quite curious upon seeing the well‑behaved, quiet Sui Sui.

"Sui Sui, this is big brother Ying Da."

"Second brother, Ying Er."

The Ying brothers, having lost their real names, all became Ying Da, Ying Er, Ying San, with a Su Si in between.

Sui Sui didn't understand why the brothers' surnames were still different.

But they didn't dare to ask, obediently calling from big brother to fourth brother.

After Sui Sui finished calling, Ying Zhi smiled and said, "We have a fifth younger brother in the Residence; he's been ill these two days. When we meet next time, I'll introduce him to you."

"Besides these brothers, I also have many cousins; when we meet them, I'll introduce you as well."

"Sui Sui, don't worry, older sister is older than you; from now on sister will protect you!"

The two are the same age, both five years old.

However, Ying Zhi's birthday is in the first month, making her a bit older than Sui Sui.

After learning Sui Sui's birthday, Ying Zhi began to call herself sister.

With Ying Zhi leading, the young masters of the Ying family all behaved very well.

Sui Sui quickly became generous in playing with everyone, but most of the time remained rather reserved.

Even so, Princess Consort of Qi, watching, felt very gratified.

A little progress each day made Princess Consort of Qi already very satisfied.

Earlier she had been thinking about sending Sui Sui to the Small Classroom.

Now, seeing so many children, Princess Consort of Qi thought that just the few bratty kids in the Residence were far insufficient.

If Sui Sui truly became like Ying Zhi, Princess Consort of Qi felt her own condition wouldn't be much better than the Grand Princess.

Therefore, there still needs to be some girls of comparable age to play and study together.

Not asking the children to be quiet and gentle, but just don't be mischievous to the heavens!

The children chattered and played together; after the Grand Princess tidied her appearance briefly, she prepared to leave.

As the Grand Princess was about to leave, Princess Consort of Qi couldn't keep her.

The group stepped out, just as they were about to board the carriage, when a huge bang rang out nearby.

Then came soaring flames and billowing thick smoke.

Looking toward that direction, the Grand Princess had an uneasy premonition.

It was...

She inexplicably felt that it must be the Ying family's annex!

Only, in her heart she also held a faint hope.

What if...

What if it's not...

Eager to know the outcome, the Grand Princess, after saying goodbye, hurried onto the carriage.

Princess Consort of Qi was startled by the explosion, and upon seeing the rolling thick smoke, she gently pursed her lips, cradled the frightened Sui Sui in her arms, and softly soothed, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's all right, Sui Sui."

A short distance away, Ying Zhi and several children had already boarded the carriage again.

The little girl walked at the rear, repeatedly waving at Sui Sui, "Sui Sui, let's play together next time!"

Sui Sui was startled by the huge noise; after Princess Consort of Qi soothed her, her emotions steadied.

Hearing the beautiful sister's voice, Sui Sui obediently waved, her smile soft, sweet, and shy, "Qiao Qiao Jiejie, goodbye."

Second watch.