Chapter 243: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 243: Returning to the Residence with Injuries
Concubine Gu is pregnant and about to reach her third month. Physician Liu confirmed that the pregnancy seems to be progressing well.
Qi Wangfei immediately began making arrangements. Those who served Concubine Gu in her room should be properly rewarded. The kitchen should start preparing nourishing soups and tonics for her, and other courtyards should be reminded of proper conduct to avoid any misunderstandings or accidental offenses.
At this moment, Qi Wangfei actually felt that having Concubine Che around was a good thing.
With her situation, it was the perfect opportunity to deal with the problematic concubines and their rooms in the rear courtyard, bringing peace and quiet to the place. This way, Concubine Gu wouldn’t have to worry during her pregnancy.
When the prince hadn’t insisted on a male heir, the female members of the inner court had all behaved normally, and no one would harbor malicious intentions toward a pregnant woman. There had never been any incidents of sabotage or conspiracy.
However, in recent years, Qi Wangfei couldn’t be sure that the new concubines hadn’t developed ill intentions.
Fortunately, the situation had been cleaned up, and only a few remaining concubines lingered. With Concubine Che and Concubine Su’s previous issues, it was unlikely they would stir up much trouble now.
Still, caution was necessary.
If nothing unexpected happened, this could be the prince’s last child.
Given the circumstances, having another child would be a consolation for the prince.
Qi Wangfei thought to herself that if the pregnancy proceeded smoothly and Concubine Gu could give birth safely, that would be the best outcome.
After a busy morning, Qi Wangfei didn’t forget her promise to Suisui.
At noon, she went to pick her up.
Qi Wangfei had arrived early to avoid disturbing the child. She quietly stood in the corridor, watching as Suisui shook her head and followed Master Shen’s reading instructions.
Suisui didn’t understand much of what Master Shen was saying, but children have a remarkable ability to learn.
Even if she didn’t pronounce the words correctly, the way she shook her head and raised her voice gave the impression of being full of energy.
The cheerful reading sound made everyone around feel soft-hearted.
Qi Wangfei thought to herself, if Suisui could always live like this—peaceful and successful—it would be the best thing.
Therefore, she needed to live a long life to protect this child!
Of course, the prince as well.
She would also need to ask Physician Liu about more nourishing herbs and tonics for the prince to drink.
At this moment, Suisui had relaxed and was trying to mimic her older sister Meng Meng, shaking her head and following Master Shen, repeating each phrase after him.
Some of the sentences were too long, and Suisui found it hard to say them properly. She would pause, think for a moment, then silently repeat the words in her mind.
Gradually, Suisui became able to follow along with longer sentences.
Master Shen, who was listening, was thrilled by Suisui’s progress and kept encouraging her: “Suisui, you’re amazing!”
“Great job!”
“Just like Suisui!”
...
Master Shen’s voice wasn’t loud, but his encouraging expressions were sincere and encouraging.
Suisui, motivated by the praise, became even more energetic. Her little head lifted high, like a peacock who had been showered with compliments.
Her cute appearance made Master Shen unable to resist wanting to pat her head.
Suisui’s lifted little head was so adorable!
So, she would need to ask her mother to give her a younger sister.
A little brother…
So smelly!
Shen Huatang secretly thought to herself as her hand subtly moved closer to Suisui.
Suisui naturally reached out her hand as she felt sister Tangtang’s little hand.
The two little girls held hands under the table.
Liu Hemeng was still loudly reading along and didn’t notice that her two little sisters were holding hands behind her back.
Qi Wangfei, watching from a distance, couldn’t stop smiling.
When it was time for the midday break, Suisui spotted her mother from far away. Her eyes immediately lit up like a baby swallow, and she ran towards her, shouting, "Mother!!" The lively, energetic girl made Qi Wangfei feel both comforted and reassured.
She opened her arms, embracing the soft little girl and heading toward the back courtyard.
Feng Xuanrui and the others quickly followed behind, almost struggling to keep up.
Qi Wangfei hoped to enjoy a moment of closeness with her daughter.
Unfortunately, the little boys wouldn’t let her.
Especially Feng Xuanrui, who was shouting loudly, “Mother, wait for me! Sister, I’m not there yet!”
Qi Wangfei: ...
It’s obvious that you’re right there.
Feng Xuanbin, who was still young, also cried out, “Wait for me!”
Liu Hemeng and the others didn’t dare compete with Qi Wangfei, but they still hurried to follow.
Master Shen, who was watching from a distance, couldn’t help but laugh as he stroked his beard.
Physician Liu, standing nearby, nodded in approval.
Qi Wangfei spent some time with Suisui in the dining hall before the prince finally returned.
As soon as he entered the Manor, Aunt Qiu rushed in with news, speaking in a low voice: “Wangfei, the prince... has returned with an injury.”
Qi Wangfei: ???
She paused for a moment, but then recalled the general martial prowess of the officials in the Da Xia dynasty, and figured it was understandable.
However…
The prince wasn’t particularly skilled in martial arts and wouldn’t easily engage in combat. What had happened today?
Then, she remembered that today’s court meeting was about the coal kiln issue.
That was probably related to Suisui’s reward.
So, the prince might have been helping Suisui secure some benefits?
With this thought, Qi Wangfei handed Suisui over to Feng Xuanrui and quickly stood up to leave.
Suisui didn’t understand and wanted to follow, but was stopped by Feng Xuanrui: “Mother is going to meet Father, it’s far. We should wait here.”
The children hadn’t heard Aunt Qiu’s words, so they didn’t know the prince had been injured.
The prince didn’t want to scare the children, so when he returned, he headed towards the eastern courtyard.
He planned to go to either Concubine Ren or Concubine Meng’s chambers, quickly clean up, change clothes, and then return to the main courtyard to see Suisui.
He couldn’t let his little darling be frightened!
Although it was just a minor head injury that had already been treated in the palace, he still needed to tidy up. His appearance, though not terribly bad, was still a bit alarming, with traces of blood visible through the cotton bandage on his head.
Qi Wangfei had gone to the front courtyard first, but hearing that the prince had gone to the eastern courtyard, she hurriedly followed.
The prince went straight to Concubine Meng’s chambers.
Concubine Ren’s temper wasn’t the best, and the prince knew that if he went to her while sporting a head injury, she would likely make some sarcastic remarks.
So, without hesitation, he chose to go to Concubine Meng instead.
Qi Wangfei finally found him there.
When she arrived, the prince had just changed his clothes.
Upon seeing her, the prince let out a small chuckle: “I just came to change clothes, don’t want to scare the children.”
His previous clothes had been torn and bloodstained, the jade pendant had shattered, and he had been wearing a headband made of cotton.
Now, after changing clothes, he didn’t look as messy, but his head still looked alarming, with blood slightly seeping through.
Seeing this, Qi Wangfei was startled. She furrowed her brows in concern, her face full of confusion: “...What happened?”
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