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Chapter 116: Hungry for Fish?
Chapter 116: Hungry for Fish?
Sui Sui didn't understand why her other brothers were giving her such strange looks.
Frightened, she shrunk back and remained silent.
Other Brothers: ?
That's it?
You're not going to praise us?
We're still waiting!
Boo hoo!
Why does our little sister only favor the sixth brother?
Terrified, Sui Sui fell silent and quietly ate her egg custard.
Queen Consort Qi watched from the sidelines, unable to hold back a smile behind her hand. "Don't scare your little sister."
Although the brothers were unhappy, they could only grudgingly accept it.
Ah! If only they had followed the sixth brother and gotten to know their little sister earlier!
The happiest person at the moment was probably Feng Xuanrui.
After all, his little sister had singled him out for praise.
And she had only praised him!
He was so happy he could spin in circles!
Feng Xuanrui wished he could eat three more bowls of rice.
But having just finished his meal, he truly couldn't eat another bite, so he didn't force himself.
He sat there, occasionally asking Sui Sui if she wanted to try this or that.
"The egg dumplings are delicious too. Would you like a taste?"
"The filling is minced, giving it a wonderful texture."
"It's also very tasty."
"And this lotus soup is delicious as well."
...
After a bowl of egg custard, Sui Sui was almost full.
But giving in to her brothers' enthusiasm, she tried an egg dumpling and took a few sips of soup.
The dumpling filling was indeed very delicious, and the soft fragrance of the egg made it irresistible.
Sui Sui nodded vigorously, her eyes curving into a smile as she looked at Feng Xuanrui. "Big brother, it's delicious!"
Other Brothers: ...
Finally, their hearts could be at ease.
Having napped before the meal, Sui Sui wouldn't be able to sleep now.
However, Feng Xuanrui and the others had classes in the afternoon, so they needed to rest at noon or they wouldn't be able to adapt.
Thus, Queen Consort Qi soon signaled for them to go back to sleep, and she stayed to keep Sui Sui company.
Although the brothers were reluctant, the thought of Teacher Shen's stern face when he scolded people made them shudder.
In the end, they could only obediently return to rest.
With their departure, the place suddenly became quiet, and Queen Consort Qi initially felt a bit uncomfortable.
In the past, she hadn't liked noise, and the arrival of children had given her a headache.
Now, she had gradually gotten used to it, and the sudden quietness felt a bit unsettling.
Realizing her thoughts, Queen Consort Qi smiled helplessly and then took Sui Sui's hand to walk off their meal.
The little girl hadn't eaten much, but since she had just finished eating, it wouldn't be good to lie down or sit, so it was better to take a walk.
Sui Sui obediently let her mother lead her by the hand.
The two didn't go far, just to the nearest pond.
The temperature wasn't high enough for the flowers to bloom yet, so they could see the fish swimming in the pond, unhindered by any cover.
Most of the fish were red, with the occasional splash of color.
There were two black ones, but they were probably hidden deep and weren't easily visible.
Queen Consort Qi didn't have any particular fondness for fish. These were raised here by the King's orders.
Apparently, they were to attract girls.
Queen Consort Qi: Smiling.
However, admiring them as small creatures passed the time.
Sui Sui had never seen such fish before.
She had only seen the kind of fish in the pond that could be eaten.
But she hadn't eaten those fish either.
Because only during the summer, when the river waters were high, would there be fish in the pond.
With so many people in the village, everyone would rush into the water to try and catch them, and whoever had the skill to grab one got to keep it.
Occasionally, her uncle would manage to catch one, but most of the time, they had to buy them.
And even the fish bought at a high price wouldn't have any meat left for Sui Sui to eat, not even the bones.
Sui Sui had never seen such luxurious fish before. In the past, she had only longed for fish bones, a rare treat that her uncle occasionally managed to catch.
Sui Sui had craved them, but the fear of punishment had always held her back. Each time, she reluctantly fed the chickens, salivating all the while.
Only when the chickens finished eating would her aunt leave. Occasionally, Sui Sui heard people say that the fish had a muddy smell and wasn't very tasty.
Sui Sui didn't understand how a muddy smell could make the fish unappetizing. Even if it tasted bad, surely it was better than the wild grass she usually ate?
Now that she was with her brothers and Queen Consort Qi, Sui Sui's standard of living had improved drastically.
However, the sight of fish still seemed to trigger her cravings, and she couldn't help but quietly swallow as she reminisced about the past.
Queen Consort Qi noticed and gently rubbed Sui Sui's back, "Sui Sui, do you want to eat fish? These ones in the pond aren't suitable. They don't taste good, so Her Majesty has ordered the kitchen to prepare something else. How about fish slice porridge or fish balls?"
Standing beside them, Haitang nodded, "Fish noodles are also a good option, although they're a bit time-consuming to make. We have plenty of time, so we can prepare those as well."
Sui Sui had tried fish slice porridge during her journey. She had also tasted the fish balls.
But what were fish noodles?
Her curious gaze fell upon Haitang, her innocent face filled with wonder.
Haitang couldn't help but feel the urge to ruffle Sui Sui's hair as she looked at her adoringly. "It's made by mincing the fish meat into a paste and then mixing it with flour. It's absolutely delicious when cooked."
Sui Sui's mouth watered uncontrollably, and she audibly swallowed, unable to hide her anticipation.
The way Sui Sui swallowed, looking dazed and adorable, was quite amusing.
Queen Consort Qi smiled as she caressed Sui Sui's head, "Since Sui Sui likes it, let's ask the kitchen to prepare it early so that we don't run out of time later."
Haitang nodded in agreement and soon left to inform the kitchen.
In that moment, Sui Sui felt like her newfound happiness was almost too good to be true, and she wondered if she was dreaming.
She was no longer the pitiful girl who couldn't even have fish bones. Now, she had the privilege to choose, and she could even be picky about what she wanted to eat.
The wonder on Sui Sui's face betrayed her thoughts, and Queen Consort Qi understood after a moment of contemplation. It was easy to guess what a child was thinking.
At that moment, Queen Consort Qi wished she knew martial arts so that she could pick up a stick, rush to Qingzhou, and beat those people up!
She gritted her teeth, thinking of Chen Daluang's family. Just you wait!
As Queen Consort Qi seethed, Autumn Aunt arrived from the front yard, holding an exquisite invitation card.
Noticing the Queen's gaze, Autumn Aunt quickly explained, "This invitation is from Her Royal Highness, the Eldest Princess. She wishes to visit our residence tomorrow."
Queen Consort Qi was puzzled by the sudden visit, and Autumn Aunt promptly clarified, "Yesterday's explosion came from the Eldest Princess' secondary residence. Apparently, something there wasn't properly preserved and caused a huge blast, affecting the surrounding residences and fields."
Speaking of the incident, Autumn Aunt still felt a sense of relief, "Fortunately, the head steward had taken the workers to tend the fruit orchard in the back mountain, so they avoided the disaster. While the secondary residence and fields suffered significant damage, no one was harmed."
Autumn Aunt then emphasized, "Thankfully, Her Royal Highness was here at our manor at that time."
(End of Chapter)
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