Chapter 76: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 76: She Now Has a Mother
At this moment, Suisui looked like a newborn fawn, gazing at people with her wet yet clean eyes, her expression cautious with a hint of slight nervousness.
Qi Wangfei found her heart inexplicably melting.
Originally, she had a few feelings of pity for Suisui due to gratitude and sympathy.
Now, these feelings seemed to have intensified.
Just how intense are these feelings?
Qi Wangfei herself didn't know.
She only knew that she gently tightened her embrace around Suisui and softly pressed the little girl's tender cheek: “Suisui, Mother is here.”
Qi Wangfei's response slowly calmed Suisui's anxious heart.
She thought, how wonderful.
She now has a mother!
Doesn't this mean she finally has a mother? She is a child with a mother now!
This realization made Suisui’s eyes curve into joyful crescents.
Her eyes were already pretty, and now, with their crescent shape, they looked even more delicate and cute.
Qi Wangfei looked at the little girl for a long while and then gently patted her head: “When Suisui’s hair grows out, she will definitely be a beautiful young lady!”
Feng Xuanrui agreed heavily, nodding: “Definitely, my sister, the cutest in the capital!”
Feng Xuanbin, fearing being left out, quickly jumped in: “Yes, my sister, the cutest in the entire capital!”
Children’s words may not be taken seriously, but they can make people happy, so Qi Wangfei didn't stop them.
After all, it's in their own home; what does it matter if others hear? Can they come knocking on the door?
And do they dare?
Even though the Prince might be a bit unreliable, he still cares about the children in the household.
If someone dared to bully them, would he just let it happen?
After holding Suisui for a while, Qi Wangfei felt her arm getting sore and set her down.
Just then, Aunt Qiu said the red date milk soup was ready, so Qi Wangfei quickly had it brought in.
Although she set Suisui down, she still held the child's hand.
Now, Qi Wangfei took the three children to the side hall, talking to Suisui as they walked: “Since it’s already late today, we’ll have a tailor come by tomorrow to take your measurements for new dresses. I have many pieces of jewelry; we can pick some out for you then.”
Looking at Suisui’s little bald head, the Princess of Qi expressed some concern: “Your hair…”
She didn’t know when it would grow back.
She glanced anxiously at Physician Liu nearby.
Physician Liu was on standby.
Seeing him, Qi Wangfei understood his meaning and slightly lowered her head: “It will grow back soon. We’ve applied the ointment.”
That was a relief.
Qi Wangfei wasn’t bothered by the fact that the little girl was bald.
Her main concern was that the child might be teased by other children for being bald, and she worried about how the little girl would feel if that happened. Thinking of Suisui’s pitiful look made her heart ache.
Qi Wangfei had the three children drink milk.
Watching Suisui skillfully use a spoon, Qi Wangfei felt a bit regretful.
She had hoped she could feed her herself.
Though she hadn’t fed many children before.
But that didn’t stop Qi Wangfei from being overly confident.
Did she really need to learn how? Hadn't she done it before?
Wasn’t it just about having hands?
Unfortunately, it seemed Suisui didn’t need that.
After drinking the milk, the children should have been put down for a nap.
After all, they had traveled most of the day, and their energy was limited.
However, Feng Xuanrui had run away from home after causing trouble.
Now that he was back, although he was spared punishment, he had suffered enough on the way back.
However, he still needed to make an apology.
So, after they had eaten, Qi Wangfei called Feng Xuanrui over: “Before you left the capital, you beat up Little Five. Now, you need to go and apologize with a gift.”
Qi Wangfei didn’t force the child to go directly; she first tried to reason with Feng Xuanrui.
Children fighting isn’t a matter of life and death, and the beating wasn’t too severe.
The real fear was when Little Five’s face was covered in blood, which scared Feng Xuanrui. Hearing that Uncle Qing was heading south, he became curious and quietly ran away.
Now, thinking back, Feng Xuanrui felt a bit embarrassed.
Hearing his mother’s arrangement, Feng Xuanrui obediently nodded and then asked anxiously: “Mother, Little Five… he isn’t, um, silly now, is he?”
Feng Xuanrui wondered if he had to take care of his foolish older brother for the rest of his life.
Just thinking about it made Feng Xuanrui shiver.
It wasn’t about not being able to afford it, but Little Five was so annoying!
Hearing this, Qi Wangfei sighed helplessly and lightly tapped Feng Xuanrui’s head: “You should call him fifth big brother. You’re the older brother now, and you should set a good example for your younger siblings. Isn’t this the most basic etiquette? Should I hire a tutor to teach you again?”
Being lightly scolded by his mother didn’t bother Feng Xuanrui; he grinned: “Okay, fifth big brother, fifth big brother.”
Thinking to himself, Little Five, that little troublemaker, fifth big brother indeed!
Qi Wangfei knew her son well.
She shook her head helplessly and had the gifts brought over and handed to Qing Shan, then looked at Feng Xuanrui: “There are some things I prepared, and some snacks you brought back. Go to the South Courtyard and see Little Five. He just moved back there a few days ago.”
Afraid the two children might start arguing again, Qi Wangfei quickly added: “Set a good example for your younger siblings.”
She emphasized “younger siblings” with a clear reminder.
To this, Feng Xuanrui responded confidently: “Of course, I’m the best older brother in the capital.”
Feng Xuanbin, feeling dissatisfied, puffed out his round little belly and shouted: “You’re the best, so what about me?”
Feng Xuanrui ignored him and led Suisui out.
Feng Xuanbin saw this and realized he was being left behind. That couldn’t do!
And he hadn’t had any of the snacks from the south yet!
He had to go and get some from Big Brother!
Children’s issues are naturally resolved by children.
Qi Wangfei didn’t follow; worried that the boys might not take care of the little girl properly, she sent her trusted maid Haitang along.
The Qi residence was large, and with many people, it was divided into several areas.
The main courtyard was for the Prince and Prince’s consorts, the Southeast Courtyard was for the young masters, and the Southwest Courtyard was originally reserved for the young ladies.
But, since the Qi residence had no young ladies,
It was later turned into guest quarters by the angry Prince Qi.
Prince Qi’s idea was, since he didn’t have a daughter, he could invite friends with daughters to stay, hoping to bring some good fortune for having a daughter to himself.
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