Chapter 277

Compared to Yanshi's bluntness, Lady Lü was much more tactful; her words made people feel especially at ease.

The Princess Consort of Qi was actually not entirely reassured; after all, Princess Shunyang's status was special, and if anything really happened, Jing Cheng would inevitably see another bloodbath.

However, many people had come to look; Lady Lü kept urging them, and besides, the Princess Consort of Qi had brought a few children along; after thinking it over, she ultimately decided not to join the search.

After bidding farewell to Yanshi and a few others and walking a bit further, the Princess Consort of Qi finally turned her head, put on a solemn expression, and said to Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin: "Today we expect a princess and a prince to be present, so you two had better not cause too much trouble."

Upon hearing that, Feng Xuanrui was quite displeased; he rolled his eyes and said disdainfully, "I'm not afraid of Feng You Tan at all—worst case, we just fight."

The Princess Consort of Qi felt a lump in her throat, gritted her teeth, and snapped: "Xiao Liu!"

Feng Xuanrui wasn't completely clueless either; seeing that Mother Consort was about to get angry, he immediately gave a hehe laugh and said: "Okay, okay, Mother Consort, I got it."

Lady Lu

If Feng You Tan provoked him, although he wouldn't fight a girl, he could always fight her older brother instead.

Xiang Gugu

Princess Shunyang

Princess Consort of Qi

By contrast, Feng Xuanbin nodded especially obediently: "Mother Consort, I got it; I'll definitely be well-behaved."

Although Feng Xuanbin is young, he also knows that he is different from Liu Ge.

Empress Dowager

Princess Consort

the Eldest Princess

Prince Qi

However, the Princess Consort of Qi was protecting her, and she also feared that when she was socializing, she might not pay attention again, so she specially instructed Xiang Gugu: "You must definitely keep an eye on Sui Sui; don't let her get into any conflict with others."

Seeing Sui Sui's bewildered expression, the Princess Consort of Qi couldn't help but chuckle: "However, don't be afraid of trouble either."

Jing Cheng

The Princess Consort of Qi quickly led the group to the rear courtyard.

Lù Fūrén Yingyue is the youngest daughter of the Grand Princess.

She is two years older than the Princess Consort of Qi in age, takes good care of herself, and has a gentle disposition.

Upon seeing the Princess Consort of Qi approach, Lù Fūrén hurried over; the two exchanged greetings and then exchanged a few polite pleasantries.

Then Lù Fūrén noticed Sui Sui being held by Xiang Gugu and said: "Is this Mingxi? I had wanted to take a look earlier, but I've been busy preparing for Chen Ge'er's birthday and never had the chance; now I finally get to see her—this child is truly adorable, quick, let Auntie have a look."

Sixth Brother

Princess Consort

Wangfu

Song Fu

Jing Cheng

【40】 your residence

Check if "your residence" appears? It is not in the lines.

gentle

the Eldest Princess

Eldest Princess

the Eldest Princess

the Eldest Princess

the Eldest Princess

Princess Consort

Princess Consort

Mother Consort

father

imperial prince

princess

aunt

maternal aunt's wife

noble lady

noble clan lady

younger siblings

older brother's wife

Eighth Prince

Sixth Brother

Little Sixth

Chen Ge'er

Mingxi

Lady Lu

Add:

Everyone was thinking about choosing a term of address that would show a closer relationship for themselves.

Actually, calling her 'aunt' or 'maternal aunt' is not wrong.

However, for Lù Fūrén, 'aunt' feels more intimate.

Lù Fūrén gently stretched out her hand, looking at Sui Sui with a smile in her eyes.

Sui Sui didn't understand; she had even forgotten her own given name, Feng Mingxi.

She anxiously glanced at Mother Consort, then at Lù Fūrén, pursing her lips and lowering her head embarrassedly.

This child isn't very brave.

Lù Fūrén sighed softly, not wanting to frighten the child, and was about to withdraw her hand when she heard Princess Consort of Qi say gently, 'Aunt also likes Sui Sui; does Sui Sui want Aunt to hold her?'

Lù Fūrén's hand, which she had been about to withdraw, instead remained steady.

Sui Sui obediently stretched out her hand, smiling sweetly: 'Aunt, hold me.'

The child's soft, tender voice made people feel warm inside.

Lù Fūrén, unable to hold back, firmly took the child.

Sui Sui didn't even have time to react before she was already transferred from Xiang Gugu's embrace to Aunt's embrace.

Being held by Aunt, smelling her fragrant scent, Sui Sui gently twitched her little nose.

Her adorable appearance directly made Lù Fūrén unable to keep the corners of her mouth down.

She thought, indeed she is a lovely child.

No wonder everyone in Qi Wang Fu likes her, even His Majesty and the Empress Dowager in the palace like her.

With this well-behaved little appearance, soft voice, and adorable little gestures, who wouldn't like her?

Lù Fūrén gently held the child a bit tighter, feeling Sui Sui's bones poking through her arms, she slightly furrowed her brow and softly said to Princess Consort of Qi, 'She still needs more nourishment; her physique is too weak.'

With such a weak physique, it's not easy to stand firm.

Especially since this child is still young, it's all the more worrying.

Princess Consort of Qi naturally knew, and nodded with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lù Fūrén handed Sui Sui over to Xiang Gugu, then led the Princess Consort inside.

By this time, many noble ladies had already arrived.

The Song Fu naturally also had people; Princess Consort of Qi first chatted with a few familiar clan noble ladies, then also spoke with her sister-in-law Zhou Shi.

Princess Consort of Qi saw that the elder sister-in-law hadn't come, and guessed she must be feeling unwell.

Even so, she still asked softly: 'How has your health been lately, elder sister-in-law?'

Speaking of this, Zhou Shi sighed helplessly: 'It's still the same; only, a few days ago when it rained and the weather was humid, her cough became severe, damaging her voice, and these past days she can't even make a sound.'

Hearing Zhou Shi say that, Princess Consort of Qi slightly furrowed her brows and silently sighed: 'Why not go back to the palace to ask the Empress Dowager, then send an imperial physician to see her?'

Zhou Shi originally wanted to say that after being examined so many times with no effect, they just said she was physically weak and needed nourishment.

But Princess Consort of Qi also meant well, and Zhou Shi couldn't refuse on someone else's behalf, so she could only nod: 'Then thank you for the trouble of making several trips.'

Princess Consort of Qi waved her hand indifferently: 'That's not the sort of thing we say among family.'

While they were speaking, Princess Consort of Qi looked up and saw someone entering.

When she saw clearly who the visitor was, Princess Consort of Qi's handkerchief tightened.

She felt a bit uneasy, turned her head, and softly asked Zhou Shi: "How did she come?"

The person who just entered is the Lady of Jin Yang Marquis, Cui Shi.

The Fǔguó Gōng residence and the Jin Yang Marquis residence have a normal relationship; their interactions are not especially frequent.

However, if Chen Ge'er's coming-of-age ceremony is held grandly…

The other party's coming also seems normal, Princess Consort of Qi thought; she had even seen their carriage on the road earlier.

She originally didn't want to meet anyone so early, but now that she has seen them, she feels somewhat uneasy.

Zhou Shi originally still wanted to talk with her about household affairs, to let Princess Consort of Qi feel at ease.

Before she could finish speaking, she heard Princess Consort of Qi ask that, and she lifted her head and glanced.

She saw Cui Shi laughing while talking with Xu Shi; Zhou Shi's eyes blinked quickly, and she gently nudged Princess Consort of Qi: "They came together."

Only then did Princess Consort of Qi notice that beside Cui Shi was also a Xu Shi.

To be honest…

Princess Consort of Qi doesn't particularly like either of these two people.

Now that they appear together, it really gives one a headache.

Shen Shen married Aunt, how complicated!

— Sui Sui's notes

Second watch