Chapter 45: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 45: Kongming Lanterns
Kongming lanterns are similar to river lanterns and were originally used for sacrificial purposes. Over time, they evolved into symbols of blessings and fulfilling wishes.
Physician Liu, smiling, found out that today in the city, an elderly lady from a wealthy family was critically ill. In hopes of a blessing, the family organized their servants to release Kongming lanterns outside the city.
As a result, the streets were crowded with people coming to see the lantern release. After all, the sight of dozens or even hundreds of Kongming lanterns ascending into the sky was quite spectacular.
Upon hearing that they needed to go outside the city to see it, Feng Xuanrui immediately jumped up and exclaimed, “We want to go, we want to go!”
Suisui didn’t understand much but trusted her brother, so she quickly followed suit and said, “Brother is right!”
Physician Liu, amused by the children, didn’t immediately agree but turned to look at Prince Qing.
Prince Qing: ?
So, the decision to agree or refuse is up to me?
If I refuse, I’ll be the bad guy?
The children’s hopeful, shining eyes were now fixed on Prince Qing. He didn’t feel pressured but felt helpless.
So many people...
If another abduction happened, it would be troublesome.
But he couldn’t bear to disappoint the children. After all, Suisui, the poor child, had bravely expressed her wish.
If he refused, who knew if she would dare to speak up next time.
Considering this, Prince Qing nodded, “Be careful, don’t get separated. Stay close to the adults and don’t rush ahead on your own!”
The recent abduction was still fresh in their minds, so the children nodded obediently.
This time, Prince Qing and his team paid extra attention to protect the children.
Aside from the injured attendants who stayed at the inn to rest, everyone else went to the street.
The town was quite populous, with Wenzhou’s favorable geographical environment and fertile land contributing to its overall economic prosperity.
The vibrant night scene of the town showed some of this prosperity.
With so many people, there were also various unknown dangers.
Given their previous experience, Physician Liu focused entirely on watching the two children rather than taking in the surroundings.
Although they didn’t see river lanterns or a lively crowd, they could still see Kongming lanterns!
Compared to river lanterns, Kongming lanterns were more friendly to Suisui because they could be seen by looking up without needing to push forward.
When they arrived outside the city, many Kongming lanterns had already been released.
Suisui looked up at the lanterns rising into the sky and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wow, Brother, there’s another one!”
“Brother, another one is going up!”
“Brother, that one’s going up too!”
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Suisui’s constant calls of “Brother” made Feng Xuanrui a bit dazed.
He kept nodding, “Sister, don’t be so surprised. When we get back to the capital, I’ll arrange for a special lantern release just for you.”
“These lanterns are just average compared to the skills of the old craftsmen in the capital.”
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The conversation between the two children was amusing, but they were careful not to laugh too much and upset Feng Xuanrui.
Suisui initially marveled at the beauty and brilliance of the Kongming lanterns.
As she watched, she remembered Feng Xuanrui’s explanation about Kongming lanterns and why they were released.
Suisui thought: Although she didn’t release the lantern herself, if it was a blessing lantern, it would be okay to make a wish with it, right?
Unsure, Suisui quietly asked the system.
【Lele, is it okay if I make a wish with the lanterns even though I didn’t release them?】
The system quickly replied.
【It’s fine. The lanterns are released outside the city to allow everyone to make a wish together.】
【Suisui just needs to wish for safety for herself and those around her and say: ‘May the old lady be safe!’】
Although Suisui didn’t fully understand, she trusted Lele’s words.
So, she looked up at the ascending Kongming lanterns and whispered her wish, “May Brother be safe, may Grandpa Liu be safe, may Uncle Prince Qing be safe... may the old lady be safe.”
Suisui didn’t know any complicated blessings. For her, safety was the greatest and best blessing.
So, she used the same words for everyone.
At first, Feng Xuanrui didn’t hear, but then he thought Suisui might be saying something, so he turned and listened carefully.
By that time, Suisui had already wished for Di Jiao.
Feng Xuanrui, hearing that even the unknown old lady got a blessing, wondered why he didn’t.
This made him feel both disappointed and hurt.
Feng Xuanrui shook Suisui’s hand and asked, “Sister, what about me? Why didn’t you mention me?”
Suisui, just finishing a long list of names and not fully processing the question, was puzzled, “Ah?”
Seeing her brother’s tearful eyes, Suisui realized, “I wished for Brother first!”
After saying that, Suisui shyly pressed her lips together and hesitated before asking, “Brother, is this right?”
Hearing that Suisui’s first wish was for him, Feng Xuanrui’s tears, which had been due to disappointment, fell due to emotion.
He was touched deeply by his sister!
Feng Xuanrui was both happy and moved. He couldn’t help but pull Suisui into a tight hug, “Yes, yes, sister, whatever you do is right.”
Fearing Suisui might not remember to do this in the future, Feng Xuanrui quickly added, “It’s right to put Brother first. You’re really great. Brother loves you the most!”
To be honest, Feng Xuanrui hugged a bit tightly, making Suisui struggle to breathe.
But she still felt warm and secure in her brother’s embrace.
Suisui didn’t resist and instead, obediently let Feng Xuanrui hold her. Her voice was muffled but clear, “Suisui also loves Brother the most.”
Feeling that her words weren’t sincere enough, Suisui quickly added, “Only loves Brother.”
Feng Xuanrui was moved to tears again.
As the young master of the royal family, he had many people pray and copy scriptures for him before.
But he felt the most touching was from his sister.
Perhaps, deep in a child’s heart, it’s not just the simple blessing but also the previous incident when Suisui, despite being trapped in the storeroom, bravely stood in front of him, determined to protect him from harm.
(End of Chapter)
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