Chapter 228: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 228: Gifts from the of Celebration
Madam He felt that even though Suisui had only offered a few words of advice, it was a life-saving grace for their family. Therefore, even though they had sent a gift before at the temple, they arranged for someone to send another one now.
Yesterday, the imperial edict had already arrived at Prince Qi’s residence, announcing the addition of a little princess, which probably everyone in the capital's elite circle knew by now. So, Madam He sent another gift under the pretext of celebration.
Various materials and jewelry filled half a cart.
After reading the list of gifts, Qi Wangfei smiled and handed it to Aunt Xiang: “Keep this safe for Suisui. If we have any future interactions, we can refer to this list for our reply.”
Prince Qi didn’t pay much attention to his daughter's private affairs. Right now, he was more eager to open the treasury and pick out more things for Suisui.
Thus, after Qi Wangfei finished speaking, he nodded: “Later, I’ll get some more things for Suisui. I think two hundred acres of land is still too little.”
Prince Qi had only a rough idea of the family's wealth. To know the specifics, he had to ask either the steward or Qi Wangfei.
Qi Wangfei didn't think that two hundred acres of land was too little for Suisui. After all, Suisui was still young, and more could be added each year.
If Suisui were to marry when she came of age, they would still have ten years to accumulate more land.
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Two hundred acres a year for ten years would add up to two thousand acres.
While it might not seem like much, a generous gift of at least one thousand acres was expected at the time of her marriage.
With that in mind, it didn’t seem bad at all.
Besides, her daughter certainly didn’t need to marry that early!
Was it really a concern for Qi Wangfei of Prince Qi’s residence to find a husband? So, their initial goal was to accumulate enough land for Suisui, and then they could think about marriage.
Prince Qi couldn't help but wonder which young man would be lucky enough to marry her; he really wanted to give him a good beating right now.
However, if Prince Qi wanted to give, Qi Wangfei would definitely not refuse. She casually mentioned it and decided to add two hundred acres of rice paddies to Suisui’s estate.
Madam He’s gift was lavish, and Prince Qi naturally became curious.
Qi Wangfei didn’t hide anything.
After all, he was her confidant, and Suisui would be raised in their residence in the future.
The fortune tied to her…
As long as Prince Qi wasn’t foolish, he would eventually notice it sooner or later.
Qi Wangfei thought it better to be straightforward about it.
Although Prince Qi wasn’t particularly clever, he wasn’t foolish either; he knew what to say and what not to say.
Qi Wangfei briefly explained what happened at Lanruo Temple.
After hearing this, Prince Qi furrowed his brows and asked uncertainly after a long pause: “Those people from her dreams, they won’t harm our little one, will they?”
On this point, Qi Wangfei truly didn’t know.
Because even Suisui herself couldn’t clarify who those people in her dreams were.
Moreover, it seemed that the little girl’s dreams were different every time.
Today, it might be a beautiful aunt, tomorrow a serious uncle, and the day after that perhaps a young sister.
Qi Wangfei couldn’t figure out what the heavens were busy with or what their intentions were.
However, it didn’t seem like a bad thing in the end.
So far, those people didn’t appear to have any ill will.
Therefore, Qi Wangfei didn’t delve deeper; it was enough that the child was happy.
Prince Qi couldn’t ask more, so he decided to observe the situation himself.
After discussing the gifts from the He family, Uncle Li brought up the gifts from Prince Qing.
Hearing that Prince Qing had sent gifts, Prince Qi expressed confusion: “Isn’t Prince Qing not in the capital lately?”
Uncle Li quickly responded: “It was arranged by Master Yu from the residence, who personally delivered it.”
Master Yu was the strategist from Prince Qing’s residence.
Prince Qi knew him quite well.
To be honest…
He wasn’t particularly fond of the man.
Speaking with him gave Prince Qi the feeling of being foolish.
However, the man wasn’t bad; he had been sincerely supporting Prince Qing over the years.
So, even though Prince Qi didn’t like him, he wouldn’t really target him.
Besides, what would he target him for?
Just because of his title as a prince?
He felt that he hadn’t even made a move yet and might have already died several times.
Master Yu was quite shrewd.
However, whenever Prince Qing was mentioned, Prince Qi couldn’t help but sigh: “Sigh…”
Qi Wangfei knew what he was feeling but didn’t know whether to comfort him.
After all, there were still people around.
When it came to personal matters, Prince Qi naturally didn’t want others to know.
Thus, after thinking for a while, Qi Wangfei pressed her lips together and held back her urge to persuade him.
Uncle Li didn’t understand and assumed that Prince Qi was just feeling sentimental about Prince Qing’s injuries; he didn’t pay it much mind.
Prince Qi personally reviewed the list of gifts from Prince Qing.
It was quite generous.
For years, Prince Qing had been stationed in the northwest, safeguarding the line between the Dynasty and the foreign tribes, ensuring that no matter how much the foreign tribes plotted and schemed, they wouldn’t dare to advance a step further.
One wrong move, and they would face death!
Prince Qing was different from other generals in the past who would speak of propriety and morality.
He had seen the humiliation suffered by the soldiers and civilians at the hands of the foreign tribes since he was young.
So, when the situation reversed, would Prince Qing spare them?
Ha!
Although Prince Qi didn’t go to the battlefield, he couldn’t help but hold a grudge against the small foreign nations.
They were always flip-flopping and would occasionally provoke trouble; it was truly despicable!
Thus, for his brother Prince Qing, even though they weren’t full-blooded siblings, Prince Qi admired and liked him very much.
Now that Prince Qing had sent generous gifts, it showed his affection for Suisui.
Thinking of Prince Qing’s situation, Prince Qi sighed deeply: “He… is also pitiful.”
His wife was gone, his daughter was gone, and he could no longer have children.
Reflecting on this, Prince Qi softly murmured: “I wonder if anyone in the court will say anything about this in the future.”
Qi Wangfei didn’t want to get involved in her brother-in-law’s affairs, so she merely responded politely a few times before looking at the gift list and instructing Aunt Xiang to put it away.
With the gloomy weather and rain, Qi Wangfei couldn’t stand it anymore. After handling the affairs in the residence, she went to rest.
Prince Qi wanted to follow her, but Qi Wangfei sent him to the side hall: “When it’s time for medication, just be quiet for a while.”
Prince Qi: …!
Couldn’t she just refrain from mentioning medication?
Suisui slept until the afternoon and was finally awakened by her need to use the bathroom.
As she moved, the two little friends beside her also stirred.
Liu Hemeng hadn’t fully recovered from her cold yet; even now, her nose was still a bit congested while sleeping.
Sleep was the best medicine.
Thus, she slept long and deeply.
When Suisui moved, she woke up but didn’t fully open her eyes: “Hmm?”
Murmuring a response, she turned her head and fell back asleep.
Shen Huatang reacted quickly and softly asked Suisui: “Do you need to go to the washroom?”
Suisui hurriedly nodded.
Shen Huatang thought she was adorable and reached out to touch Suisui’s little head, preparing to take the little girl to the washroom.
Aunt Xiang had been keeping watch, so she wouldn’t let Shen Huatang take Suisui away.
Just as she was about to reach out to carry her, Shen Huatang refused: “Aunt, I’m going too.”
Upon hearing this, Aunt Xiang finally put her hands down and reluctantly followed the two.
After what happened with Che Lingzhi, Aunt Xiang was now more attentive to Suisui’s well-being. While she wasn't overly anxious, she was definitely more careful than before.
Since the prince and princess hadn’t punished her, Aunt Xiang felt quite guilty.
So, she wanted to take extra good care of Suisui.
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