Chapter 99: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 99: The Fish Eats People
Suisui was in her mother’s arms, her eyes squinting into little crescent moons from happiness.
When she saw Feng Xuanrui and the others, she instinctively wriggled to get down.
Despite feeling a pang of jealousy, Qi Wangfei graciously let her go.
Suisui eagerly ran towards Feng Xuanrui, exclaiming, “Brother!”
The little girl seemed like a fledgling bird returning to the forest, rushing excitedly.
Feng Xuanrui’s morning frustration and anger from his lessons vanished in an instant.
He thought: Just a little homework, could it really trouble me?
With a sister like Suisui, he could endure a whole day of lessons!
He opened his arms and embraced Suisui warmly.
When Feng Xuanbin approached, hoping to join in the hug, Feng Xuanrui shot him a look and gently kissed Suisui’s forehead: “Sister, mine!”
Feng Xuanbin was so enraged that tears almost came to his eyes; he jumped up to hit Feng Xuanrui: “We agreed she’s our sister!”
Feng Xuanbo and Feng Xuanchang also cast reproachful glances.
Feng Xuanjie, usually quiet, moved closer to his third brother, though he wasn’t as lively, he still showed his support for Feng Xuanrui through his actions.
Qi Wangfei, concerned that Feng Xuanrui, being younger, might not be able to hold the child for long, asked him to put Suisui down.
Feng Xuanrui complied obediently.
After setting Suisui down, he discreetly shook out his aching arms.
It wasn’t that Suisui was too heavy, but because—
He hadn’t had physical training in over a month, and his stamina was quite lacking now.
He thought: For Suisui, I must work on my fitness this afternoon!
With so many children around, the noise and chatter escalated.
Qi Wangfei smiled, watching them play, while also organizing meals and afternoon archery lessons.
She didn’t forget to follow up with Aunt Qiu about selecting maidservants for Suisui.
Given Suisui’s young age and her past experiences, Qi Wangfei wasn’t at ease and decided to keep Suisui close for a while longer.
However, as she grew, she would eventually move back to the mansion’s West Yard with the other young ladies.
Moreover, whether with her or later on her own, Suisui would need someone to attend to her.
Aunt Qiu, always steady and efficient, was someone Qi Wangfei fully trusted.
When asked, Aunt Qiu smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Your Highness. I’ve already selected a few. Once you’re free, you can review them and we’ll arrange for Suisui.”
Pleased that this matter seemed under control, Qi Wangfei nodded: “I trust you to handle things.”
As they spoke, a luxurious carriage passed by on the official road.
Qi Wangfei frowned slightly: “There are quite a few people out today.”
Aunt Qiu considered this and said, “Perhaps it’s the warmer weather; people are likely wanting to get out and about.”
With April’s arrival, the weather had grown warmer.
The mountains and fields were turning green, a sight that was both refreshing and inviting.
Qi Wangfei herself had taken advantage of the nice weather to bring the children out.
She reasoned that others would be doing the same.
The children were engrossed in their play, completely indifferent to the carriages.
Social interactions were not something they needed to worry about for now.
After arriving, Feng Xuanrui told Suisui about his morning punishment by the tutor.
Suisui was frightened hearing how strict the tutor was: “The tutor is so scary!”
Feng Xuanrui agreed: “Yes, sometimes he even hits your palms!”
He went on, sounding like he was complaining, “Both Little Seven and I have been beaten. It was awful!”
Feng Xuanbin, who was nearby, wanted to deny it but couldn’t.
After all, they had been punished.
But in small classes, who hadn’t been hit?
Thinking this, Feng Xuanbin grew more confident: “Everyone has been beaten, so it’s not shameful!”
Feng Xuanjie, who was usually quiet, spoke up softly: “I heard that Big Brother has never been punished.”
What’s the term for ending an atmosphere? Feng Xuanjie proved it with the reality that he might not be the best at speaking.
As soon as he mentioned it, all the brothers fell silent, their expressions complex.
Feng Xuanjie realized he might have said something wrong.
He thought, feeling wronged: But it’s the truth!
Big Brother really had never been punished.
Their tutor often praised Big Brother, so they all knew it.
Feeling embarrassed, Feng Xuanjie instinctively shrank back behind Feng Xuanchang.
After a long, awkward silence, Feng Xuanchang finally said quietly, “Yes, Big Brother has never been punished.”
Thus, the Prince Qi Mansion had one exceptional scholar.
Bringing up Big Brother was enough to make the other brothers feel intimidated.
Suisui, curious, asked softly, “Brother, what’s Big Brother?”
Feng Xuanrui, initially annoyed, decided to change the topic.
Why bring him up, anyway?
Seeing his sister’s curiosity, Feng Xuanrui’s irritation dissipated. He smiled and explained, “Big Brother means the eldest brother. He’s studying at the National Academy and won’t be back until the end of the month.”
Thinking about Big Brother returning at the end of the month, Feng Xuanrui added, “If Suisui wants to see Big Brother, we could visit him early.”
Feng Xuanbin immediately shook his head: “I don’t want to go!”
What would a student like him do at the National Academy?
Wasn’t he already punished enough by the tutor?
Feng Xuanbo also showed reluctance.
Feng Xuanrui, seeing his brothers’ reluctance, didn’t insist.
Though curious about Big Brother, Suisui wasn’t very interested in someone she hadn’t met before.
So, when Little Seven suggested not going, Suisui obediently agreed: “Then let’s go see the fish being killed!”
They had just caught three particularly large fish, and Suisui was excited to see the commotion before her brothers arrived.
She wondered if they would make it to the kitchen in time.
When the brothers heard it was about killing fish, they all perked up: “Let’s go, let’s go, right now!”
“I’ll go too, I’ll go too!”
“You’re ready now?”
The brothers were united when needed.
But when it came to fighting, they didn’t back down either.
On the way, their playful banter soon turned into a squabble.
In the end, they didn’t come to blows, partly because Suisui was watching.
Having a younger sister made things different from before.
They needed to be mindful of their behavior.
Additionally, when they reached the kitchen, one particularly lively fish jumped out of the basin and landed in Feng Xuanbin’s arms.
Feng Xuanbin, who had just boasted about killing the fish, was startled and screamed, running around in a panic.
Suisui, who was next to him, was also frightened and jumped around, not forgetting to hold her brother’s hand and drag him along: “Run, Brother, the fish is eating people!”
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