Chapter 83: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
**Chapter 83: The Change of the Princess’s Face**
Feng Xuanbo’s words shifted the other two brothers’ resentment entirely to him. Feng Xuanbin no longer mentioned returning to find his sister.
Feng Xuanrui's mood improved significantly.
Aunt Qiu, watching from the side, finally relaxed her anxious heart.
As the three brothers were playfully heading back to the South Courtyard, Suisui was washing her face and brushing her teeth.
Mother said that after dinner and having dessert, if she didn’t brush her teeth, her teeth would rot!
How could a child withstand such a scare? So, Suisui obediently brushed her teeth.
Although Suisui could brush her teeth herself, Qi Wangfei couldn’t resist wanting to help.
Suisui allowed her to awkwardly brush her teeth and wipe her face, then changed into clean nightwear before returning to bed.
Among the many rooms in the main courtyard, Qi Wangfei chose one closest to the main house.
The room was tidied up early by Haitang and the others.
The bedding was also sun-dried to be soft and comfortable.
After Suisui was cleaned, Qi Wangfei carried her to bed and tucked her into the warm blanket.
The blanket was very warm and soft.
The satin fabric felt smooth to the touch.
Suisui’s hands were still a bit rough.
She felt that if she wasn’t careful, she might damage the fabric.
Suisui was scared and didn’t dare to move much, curling up in the blanket with only her eyes visible, looking at Qi Wangfei obediently.
Though Qi Wangfei had raised two children, she had no experience in putting a child to sleep.
The children had had wet nurses since they were young, and later on, servants and attendants.
As the princess, she mostly provided decorative companionship and didn’t need to do much.
Now facing the task of putting Suisui to bed, Qi Wangfei was somewhat at a loss.
Suisui, lying quietly, with her bright eyes watching her mother.
The servant Shaoyao, watching from the side, couldn’t help but smile.
After a while, Shaoyao gently turned off the inner lights, leaving only a candle burning dimly outside.
The dim atmosphere made Suisui, already tired, slowly become drowsy.
Qi Wangfei, unsure of how to lull Suisui to sleep, could only rely on instinct and lightly pat Suisui’s blanket.
She remembered that when Xiao Liu(little six) was small, the wet nurse seemed to pat the child to sleep?
Children grow up, and many things are not remembered clearly.
Especially things she had never truly experienced or touched.
Qi Wangfei's movements were very gentle; even through the thick blanket, she was afraid of hurting Suisui.
In the dim room, with the soft blanket and Qi Wangfei’s gentle patting, Suisui’s eyelids quickly began to droop. She tried to say something through her sleepiness, but it turned into a vague “Goodnight…”
The words were too soft and unclear.
Qi Wangfei didn’t hear clearly, but it didn’t affect her good mood.
She tenderly adjusted Suisui’s blanket and smoothened her hair, then softly said, “Goodnight, Suisui.”
Qi Wangfei didn’t hear the last part clearly, but the system picked up on it.
Mother.
The system felt a pang of sadness.
Originally, it was worried that Suisui might not adapt well to the new environment and silently hoped that a gentle and reliable sleep assistant would be arranged for tonight.
But as it turned out, Suisui fell asleep and didn’t need one.
Still, it was fine this way.
Fewer people in the virtual world caring for Suisui was acceptable, as long as there were more in the real world.
Qi Wangfei was uneasy and stayed for a while after Suisui’s breathing became steady. Only then did she quietly leave the room.
When the princess came out, Shaoyao, holding a lantern, walked ahead.
Qi Wangfei, still uneasy, gave some instructions to Haitang, who was on night duty, before slowly heading out.
The night was slightly cool, and Qi Wangfei lightly adjusted the cloak around her shoulders, quietly asking Shaoyao, “Have the people arrived?”
Shaoyao nodded in response, “Yes, they are waiting in the side hall.”
Hearing this, Qi Wangfei nodded lightly. Her previously gentle demeanor gradually turned cold.
In the side hall, Concubine Zhou was anxiously standing.
Servant Fangxing had suggested she sit, but she dared not, nervously clasping her hands in front of her, fidgeting with them.
No matter how she held them, it felt uncomfortable.
In the end, she simply let them rest by her sides.
However, without something to grip, she couldn’t sort out her tangled emotions.
This made Concubine Zhou even more anxious.
When Qi Wangfei had sent someone to invite her for dinner, saying she would wait until the young masters returned to the South Courtyard, Concubine Zhou had been perplexed.
Qi Wangfei was known for her gentle nature and leniency towards concubines and servants.
As long as they didn’t cause trouble or create disturbances, the princess was generally tolerant.
Concubine Zhou hadn’t expected that she needed to come over that night, not waiting for the next day.
By the time Qi Wangfei arrived, Concubine Zhou’s mind had spun through numerous unpleasant thoughts, and she was sweating profusely.
Yet, when she heard Qi Wangfei’s footsteps, Concubine Zhou carefully wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief, fearing that any sign of disarray might lead to punishment.
When Qi Wangfei entered, both Concubine Zhou and her servant were tense.
If something truly happened to their mistress, what would become of the servant?
Fangxing repeatedly reassured herself that there was still Seventh Young Master.
No matter how big the issue, surely it would be somewhat mitigated by Seventh Young Master’s influence?
When Qi Wangfei entered and took her place at the main seat, Concubine Zhou properly greeted her.
Qi Wangfei did not call her up immediately, sitting there quietly drinking tea.
Concubine Zhou did not hear any summons and thought to herself: It's over!
Qi Wangfei deliberately left her standing, taking a few sips of tea before finally raising her hand.
Shaoyao, standing by, smiled and said, “Concubine Zhou, please rise. It’s chilly in spring, so be mindful of your knees.”
Concubine Zhou didn’t dare to accept help from Fangxing. Shivering, she stood up and dared not sit down, standing quietly with her head bowed.
Seeing her this way, Qi Wangfei sighed lightly, “I remember you are from Wenzhou, correct?”
Hearing the mention of her origin, Concubine Zhou’s heart skipped a beat, and her face showed a hint of fear. Her voice trembled as she replied, “…Yes, Princess.”
After this, Qi Wangfei remained silent.
She intentionally kept Concubine Zhou waiting, and Concubine Zhou did not dare to speak, her head still bowed.
After a while, Qi Wangfei sighed again, “You are Xiao Qi’s(little seven) biological mother. Besides maintaining propriety within the residence, you must also restrain your maternal family to avoid causing trouble for Xiao Qi. He is a prince of the Wang family, and his status is prestigious. If there are any hindrances from his maternal relatives, how will he manage among his brothers?”
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