Chapter 98: Fishing

Grand Princess and her party were worried that their own side courtyard might have exploded.

After all, their family had a prior record.

Thinking of this, Grand Princess glared fiercely at Ying Jun.

Ying Junzhi, knowing he was at a disadvantage, the young boy, feeling insecure, averted his gaze and dared not look further.

The several children also stopped causing trouble, honestly following Grandmother and Zuzu, and boarded the carriage to rush toward the side courtyard.

From a slightly farther distance, unable to see the whole scene, Princess Consort of Qi was also unsure what the situation over there was.

She, fearing Sui Sui might be scared, held the little girl, gently patting her back: "Sui Sui, don't be afraid."

When the sound had just erupted, Sui Sui was indeed frightened.

But by now she had already calmed down.

Mother Consort coaxed her, and she obediently snuggled up to Mother Consort: "With Mother Consort here, Sui Sui isn't afraid."

The little girl's voice was soft and sweet, making Princess Consort of Qi's brows curve pleasantly.

She, still holding Sui Sui, walked toward the pond at the back.

They had agreed to eat Fish at noon, but Grand Princess's party was slightly delayed.

Seeing that noon was almost here, if they didn't fish for Fish now, they'd be too late.

Princess Consort of Qi led people to fish for Fish, while Grand Princess's party rushed toward the side courtyard.

On the other side, near noon, Xu Yue Yao, preparing to eat, began idle gossip with her plastic‑flower sisters.

Regarding their idle gossip about Jing Cheng's aristocrats, the teaching aunt didn't interfere much.

They were later girls of the Jin Yang Marquis Mansion, so regarding Jing Cheng affairs, they naturally needed more knowledge.

No matter the source, gaining more insight was also good.

When Grand Princess's party passed the official road in front of their side courtyard, everyone whispered a round of discussion.

At this moment, hearing the huge explosion, the little girls' faces turned pale with fright.

After a while, Xu Yuexiu whispered, "…What was that sound just now?"

Xu Yueying tentatively said, "Maybe it was Fireworks?"

Usually only fireworks make such a big commotion, right?

The others didn't understand, but all wore pale faces and shook their heads in lingering fear.

Xu Yue Yao sat aside without speaking.

She wanted to speak, but didn't dare!

Earlier, when Grand Princess's party, with full pomp, passed the official road, several young ladies chattered enviously.

At that time, Xu Yue Yao kept rolling her eyes in her mind.

She thought then: What is there to be envious of?

Even a lofty status, so what?

They had died early anyway, and even took many great‑grandchildren from the mansion with them.

Anyuan Marquis Mansion and Huguo Marquis Mansion, because of this incident, saw a sharp decline in heirs and a great loss of vitality; if not for royal support, they feared they couldn't even maintain the most basic façade in Jing Cheng!

Now, hearing the explosion, Xu Yue Yao thought: This might be the very incident from a previous life that blew up Grand Princess's party, right?

Because of that, Jing Cheng banned Fireworks for three years, and research on gunpowder also halted outright.

Later, when Western Stone Kingdom provoked at the border passes and used gunpowder on the battlefield, severely damaging Great Summer, gunpowder research finally resurfaced.

The earlier commotion shook the earth and mountains.

Xu Yue Yao thought: Not to mention Grand Princess's party, probably several nearby households were also blown up.

However, with Grand Princess's noble status, near their side courtyard there likely weren't other people's yards.

Xu Yue Yao sat there silently, recalling memories from her previous life.

Her previous life was short, yet she had experienced many things.

Now, recalling, many details are actually not very clear.

After pondering for a while and getting a headache, Xu Yue Yao stopped bothering herself.

Xu Yueying, standing aside, looked at her with a wrinkled face and couldn't help but nudge her shoulder: "What are you thinking? So absent‑minded? Are you hungry again?"

The little girl's voice wasn't small, her tone carried a hint of teasing, but her gaze was full of malice.

The word "again" was used in an extremely subtle way.

The others, following the voice, looked over, their gazes also bearing a teasing tone.

Xu Yue Yao originally wanted to turn hostile, but after feeling the others' stares, she clenched her teeth and held back.

She couldn't understand why.

Everyone was the same age, why did Xu Yueying have so many thoughts?

She had lived an extra life, yet kept stumbling over a five‑year‑old child!

Xu Yue Yao thought: No wonder they're the little brats born of fox seductresses, each one unlikable and full of scheming!

Xu Yue Yao was so angry she clenched her teeth, yet couldn't let it out.

Otherwise, Xu Yueying would call her petty!

When Xu Yue Yao swallowed her clenched teeth, Sui Sui happily clapped: "Mother Consort is so impressive!"

"Wow, Aunt Qiu is also impressive!"

…

Zhuangzi's servants here were fishing, and Princess Consort of Qi occasionally pointed a direction: "This one, this one."

Aunt Qiu directly stepped forward to help.

Her movements were swift and efficient, making Sui Sui unable to stop kicking her feet.

Ah ah ah, everyone is so awesome!

Sui Sui kept clapping, her eyes sparkling.

Princess Consort of Qi originally disliked the fishy smell and didn't want to get too close.

She turned her head, met Sui Sui's bright starry eyes, and couldn't control her desire to perform.

If the daughter likes it, what does it matter if she goes into the water?

Princess Consort of Qi was swelling with excitement, almost about to jump into the water!

Finally, the young masters who arrived just in time pulled her back from her collapsing sanity.

Feng Xuanrui and his brothers had just finished class, originally intending to go find Mother Consort and Sui Sui to have lunch together.

They went to the main courtyard but found no one; asking the steward, they learned that Mother Consort had taken her sister to Zhuangzi's place!

Upon hearing this, Feng Xuanrui discussed it with a few brothers.

Then they tidied up, got into a carriage, and hurried all the way here.

If it weren't for Little Seven being young, they would have actually wanted to ride horses.

The Wangfu raised many horses, even foals, which were very suitable for Feng Xuanrui.

However, for Feng Xuanbin, it was somewhat difficult, after all his age is what it is.

The brothers drove the carriage at the speed of horseback riding, bumping along all the way here.

When getting off the carriage, the brothers supported each other in pairs, each covering their especially sore buttocks from the jolting, baring their teeth and grinning as they walked toward Zhuangzi.

Princess Consort of Qi rolled up her sleeves, almost wanting to jump into the water, when she heard the Pi Xiaozi coming.

She let out a light sigh, took Sui Sui's hand and walked back: "Come on, let's go see the brothers."

Princess Consort of Qi regretfully glanced at the pond, thinking: "Next time for sure, next time for sure!"

Sui Sui, hearing that the brothers had come, happily shook Mother Consort's hand that was holding hers: "Mother Consort, the brothers are here!"

The little girl had spent more time with Little Six, and their feelings were deeper.

Seeing the little girl so happy, Princess Consort of Qi rationally understood it was appropriate, but her heart couldn't help feeling sour.

Realizing she was being jealous over a child, Princess Consort of Qi helplessly shook her head.

She laughed as she lifted Sui Sui up: "Hmm, let's go find the brothers!"

The second watch is at 19:00.