Chapter 59: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 59: Lian Ruoyi
Prince Qing’s vigilance meant that while he was listening to the shop assistant, he also kept half his attention on the two children.
When he heard someone speaking, seemingly complimenting Suisui, Prince Qing instinctively turned his head.
The cold, imposing aura he exuded made the young girl who had stepped in with her feet trembling retreat a few steps. Seeing that she was about the same age as Feng Xuanrui and followed by maids, Prince Qing felt a bit more at ease and gradually softened his demeanor.
The girl, startled and pale, looked nervously at Suisui, whose bright and lively eyes were enough to bring joy to anyone. The girl, initially ready to leave, mustered her courage upon meeting Suisui's gaze and took a few steps forward, moving closer to the shop.
The shop assistant was still talking about snacks and candies, but Suisui was too fascinated by the beautiful new arrival to focus. She couldn’t help but turn her head to look at the girl.
The two girls, one big and one small, gazed at each other for a while. Eventually, the newcomer hesitantly reached out her hand and asked softly, “Is your head real?”
Suisui:?
Suisui didn’t understand.
What could be real or fake about her head?
And where would a fake head come from?
Suisui tilted her head in confusion.
The girl was itching to touch her, especially with Suisui’s head tilting in a way that reminded her of a cat her grandmother used to have—adorable and heart-melting! But she couldn’t touch it.
Couldn’t she touch a person if not a cat?
Uncertain, the girl asked again, “Can I touch it?”
She then offered, “I can treat you to some sweets.”
If the girl had just asked if she could touch her, Suisui might have pondered over it.
But when a beautiful older sister offered sweets, Suisui’s scam-alert went off!
No way! Why would someone she didn’t know offer her sweets?
Suisui, frightened, quietly hid behind her brother, burying her head in his shoulder to avoid being seen by the pretty girl.
Children often think if they can’t see someone, then that person can’t see them.
Feng Xuanrui, who was enjoying the lively scene and contemplating whether to buy some honey sesame candies for the Seven Fools or the Five Fools at home, noticed Suisui had moved and was hiding behind him.
He instinctively shielded her and turned around to see the curious eyes of the beautiful girl.
Those eyes were all too familiar to Feng Xuanrui! He had seen the same eager look from Sun Ronglin when trying to take his sister away.
Realizing this, Feng Xuanrui quickly hid Suisui further behind him, frowning and cautiously asking, “Who are you? Why are you looking at my sister like that?”
The girl, Lian Ruoyi, hearing this, quickly responded with a smile, “I’m Lian Ruoyi. I think your sister is so cute! I also have a cute little sister at home, but her head isn’t as round as this!”
After this exclamation, Lian Ruoyi hesitantly asked, “I’ve never seen such a little head. Can I touch it?”
“I promise to be gentle and won’t hurt her,” she added. “I’m very good at comforting my sister!”
“Trust me!”
Lian Ruoyi appeared to be around seven or eight years old.
Feng Xuanrui wasn’t sure what her intentions were. What if she was plotting to take his sister away?
There are so many bad people, he didn’t want to trust her.
Thinking of this, Feng Xuanrui held Suisui’s hand and moved closer to Prince Qing.
Lian Ruoyi:?
Why was he running?
The girl couldn’t understand. She followed quickly, no longer looking at Feng Xuanrui but focusing on Suisui with an expectant look, “Can I touch your head? I’ve never touched one before, and I’m very curious.”
Suisui was too scared to let her touch.
What if she was a scammer?
Recalling the last time she was tricked and how things turned out, Suisui shrank closer to Prince Qing.
As for being afraid of Prince Qing? Uncle Qing might look fierce, but he wouldn’t harm them!
So, she wasn’t afraid!
Feng Xuanrui and Suisui both looked wary, which made Lian Ruoyi feel heartbroken.
Although she was young, her attire suggested she came from a wealthy family and was usually pampered. It was rare for things to not go her way.
Now, wanting to touch a cute little girl’s head but being rejected, Lian Ruoyi’s lips quivered and her eyes filled with tears, looking utterly pitiful.
The elder lady accompanying her, who had signaled the maid to console the girl, stepped forward to apologize, “I’m sorry. Our young miss is small and doesn’t always think before she speaks. If she’s offended you in any way, please forgive us.”
Though Lian Ruoyi’s eyes were watery, she remained strong and didn’t cry.
She stubbornly looked at Suisui and asked, “Really, can’t I touch it?”
The accompanying lady: …!
Oh dear, young miss!
When you were born, you didn’t have much hair, and didn’t you already touch it then?
Oh, children have short memories and might have forgotten.
But seriously, why be so fixated on a little bald head?
Auntie Nancang had no choice but to turn and comfort Lian Ruoyi.
The Lian family name wasn’t very common.
Prince Qing, though not deeply involved in court affairs, was prepared for such encounters.
He remembered that the magistrate of Nanqiao County was indeed named Lian.
Could this little girl be from the Lian family of the magistrate’s residence?
Thus, the final little friend of Suisui’s story before they returned to the capital!
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