Chapter 119: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
**Chapter 119: Why Aren't the Potatoes Growing?**
The carriage of the Protectorate Marquis?
Upon hearing this, Qi Wangfei was momentarily taken aback.
But she quickly reacted, smiling as she said, “They must be dealing with the matters at the subsidiary estate, right?”
That place had been blown up, and although there was nothing left, they still had to handle the aftermath.
The Protectorate Marquis was the second son of the Grand Princess and was currently serving in the Ministry of Works, so he should be quite capable in matters of repair.
If all else fails, he could always ask his colleagues for help.
Regardless of his expertise, it was more suitable for him to take charge of this matter.
Qi Wangfei slowed down her carriage intentionally to wait for the Marquis’s carriage.
The Marquis likely sensed this, so they quickly increased their pace.
Knowing that the carriage contained either ladies or children, Marquis Su Wei didn’t pull back the curtain directly. Instead, he greeted them through the drapery, first expressing his gratitude before engaging in small talk.
The two families maintained a harmonious relationship; besides the seniority established between the prince and the Grand Princess, Qi Wangfei's maternal family also had ties to the Grand Princess’s household.
So, regarding the purpose of today’s outing, Qi Wangfei didn’t hide it, treating it as casual conversation: “We’re taking the children to play with some charcoal.”
Hearing this, Su Wei furrowed his brow.
What’s so fun about that dark stuff?
But then he thought about his own group of rascals, and it seemed reasonable enough.
After all, his children were always playing with fireworks and sulfur.
The danger levels were nearly as high as setting themselves on fire.
In comparison, Su Wei couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy.
Playing with charcoal was definitely better than playing with fire, right?
Their estate had been blown up!
He wasn’t upset about the estate; he was simply filled with lingering fear.
If things had gone just a bit differently yesterday, half of the children from both families would have been in danger!
Thinking of that, a cold sweat broke out uncontrollably.
Quickly adjusting his demeanor, out of politeness, he smiled and said, “If there’s anything you’re unsure about, feel free to ask me.”
Wasn’t that a bit too formal?
Su Wei was quite straightforward and didn’t know how to beat around the bush.
Recalling his mother’s teachings, Su Wei forced himself to add, “Once I finish my matters, I’ll come over to take a look. I actually have some insights on making charcoal, and I might be able to guide the children.”
Regardless of whether it was well-intentioned or just polite talk, Qi Wangfei felt uncomfortable refusing, “That would trouble you, Marquis.”
Su Wei waved his hand dismissively, realizing that Qi Wangfei couldn’t see him. He quickly called out, “Not at all, it’s just a small matter.”
After exchanging some pleasantries, Su Wei let his carriage pass, and Qi Wangfei, not wanting to be outdone in courtesy, moved ahead.
While Qi Wangfei chatted with the Marquis, Suisui obediently rested her head on her mother’s lap, allowing her to gently stroke her little head.
Feng Xuanrui, watching from the side, felt a bit envious and moved closer to stroke her head too.
When Feng Xuanbin noticed that everyone was touching Suisui and he hadn’t been included, he squeezed in as well.
Suddenly, three little hands landed on Suisui's small head.
Fortunately, the hands weren’t too big, so they managed to fit.
However, Feng Xuanbin’s chubby little hand took up a lot of space, and after Feng Xuanrui complained a bit, Feng Xuanbin huffed, “Hmph, I won’t eat dinner tonight!”
Upon hearing this, Feng Xuanrui casually replied, “Oh, I heard we’re having fish noodles for dinner.”
Delicious and springy fish noodles?
No way, he had to eat!
Feng Xuanbin panicked: “Then I won’t eat tomorrow night!”
Without a moment’s thought, Feng Xuanrui replied, “Tomorrow night, we’re having soup dumplings.”
Feng Xuanbin: …!
Wow!!!
His sixth brother was being a bully.
Feng Xuanbin, feeling aggrieved, started to whine, while Suisui couldn’t help but laugh at the scene.
Even when the brothers were playfully arguing, they were careful not to cross any lines.
Even their quarrels didn’t affect their bond.
That was truly wonderful!
The carriage swayed gently as they arrived at the estate.
By the time they got there, Teacher Shen had already arrived and was overseeing the preparations, waiting for the young masters to start their training.
Seeing Teacher Shen smilingly awaiting them, Feng Xuanrui hopped off the carriage and muttered, “Teacher Shen got here really early!”
The previously envious Feng Xuanbo squeezed over and chimed in, “You rode the horse, you should hurry up too.”
After pondering briefly, Feng Xuanrui shook his head, “I’m afraid not; my little horse isn’t very fast—feels slower than a donkey.”
Little horse: ?
Who are you looking down on?
Feng Xuanbo finally cracked a smile upon hearing that. “Make sure your little horse doesn’t hear you say that.”
Once trained for a long time, horses became quite perceptive.
Don’t think they can’t understand.
Remembering the time he almost got thrown off the horse, Feng Xuanrui’s face darkened.
Suisui didn’t quite grasp what was going on.
But as her mother had said, she wasn’t going to attend class with her brothers for now.
She would wait until her new clothes were ready and her new friends arrived before joining them—not in a hurry.
Moreover, she had a task today.
She was going to play with charcoal.
The little girl adapted quickly; since her mother said it was charcoal, it must be charcoal.
The system, watching from the sidelines, felt a mix of pride and worry.
It was good that the child was obedient, but was she being too obedient?
At this moment, even if Qi Wangfei told her that a deer was a horse, Suisui would believe her mother was right.
The system’s concern went unnoticed by Suisui.
She insisted that making charcoal required coal ash, yellow clay, and water.
Qi Wangfei had the servants prepare these materials, and while they were getting ready, she took Suisui to check on the potatoes they had moved to the warm room earlier.
Although the temperature in the warm room was decent, it still took time for the potatoes to sprout.
Thus, even with the heating on, the potatoes wouldn’t sprout immediately just because they had been planted yesterday.
Mother and daughter went to check and found that today, the potato bed looked exactly the same as it had the day before—no signs of growth at all.
Suisui felt a bit down.
Seeing the little girl’s gloomy expression, Qi Wangfei gently reassured her, “Suisui, plants need time to grow. Just like children, it takes time to grow up.”
[Potato sprouting typically takes about 7 to 15 days, depending on environmental conditions. Suisui should not be too anxious.]
Mother and the system together comforted Suisui.
After hearing their words, Suisui realized that the potatoes weren’t bad or not growing; they just needed time, and she smiled brightly again. “Okay, I understand!”
After responding, she cautiously asked Qi Wangfei, “Then, mother, can we come to see them often?”
Meeting her child’s bright eyes, Qi Wangfei smiled gently, “Of course! Whenever we have time, I’ll come with you to check on them. How does that sound?”
With her mother’s promise, Suisui joyfully spun around Qi Wangfei.
In contrast to Suisui’s carefree joy, at that moment, Xu Yueyao sat there undergoing etiquette training, doubting her own life choices.
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