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Chapter 139: She and Xiao Liu Are Quite Similar
Chapter 139: She and Xiao Liu Are Quite Similar
The Grand Princess was not surprised by the Queen Consort Qi's question. After what had transpired the other day, anyone who had witnessed it would likely still feel a sense of lingering fear when they thought about it.
For someone like the Grand Princess, who had lived more than half her life and experienced countless events, the memory of the explosion still caused her heart to race and filled her with dread.
If asked whether she wanted her children to continue such research, the answer would undoubtedly be no.
However...
Ying Jun liked it, and His Majesty approved.
Firearms were dangerous, but they were incredibly useful, especially on the battlefield, as Prince Qing had proven.
With this validation, the Emperor was now very supportive of those with talent pursuing such studies.
As the Emperor's maternal aunt, the Grand Princess held a position where, if she disagreed, the Emperor could do little to overrule her.
But thinking of the soldiers guarding the border, and of Prince Qing's injury...
The Grand Princess found herself unable to stay firm in her refusal.
Additionally, the children genuinely enjoyed it.
Ying Jun had such a perilous hobby, so what could she do but support him?
At worst, the entire household would accompany him in death.
With these thoughts, the Grand Princess gently nodded, "Let's allow the children to continue for now."
Hearing this, Queen Consort Qi lightly nodded in agreement, "Ying Jun is a thoughtful child. He will be cautious. Accidents may happen, but they are not constant. As long as we are careful, we should be able to avoid them."
These things had a high risk factor.
Thus, Queen Consort Qi couldn't say much more on the matter.
They did not dwell further on this topic.
The Grand Princess had gone to the palace yesterday to report this matter to the Emperor.
After all, an explosion of that magnitude warranted a report to the Emperor.
She had met with the Empress Dowager, who had been in good spirits and good health these past few days.
The Grand Princess thought that Feng Xuanrui had probably not yet returned to the palace to meet with the Empress Dowager since his return to the capital.
With these thoughts, she said in a deep voice, "I ran into the Empress Dowager yesterday. She has been thinking of Xiao Liu. Later, bring Xiao Liu to the palace to pay her respects and ease her mind. It's been over a month since the child left the capital, and Her Majesty will be worried if she doesn't see him."
Hearing this, Queen Consort Qi quickly nodded, "I understand. We will go to the palace this afternoon."
Not only would they bring Xiao Liu to the palace, but they also needed to report on Sui Sui's situation.
Whether this child ultimately took her mother's surname, Song, or followed the surname of the Wang Manor, Feng, the Empress Dowager needed to be informed.
Although Sui Sui would live in the Wang Manor and wouldn't visit the palace often, she would still see the Empress Dowager regularly.
The Empress Dowager's attitude was important.
If the Empress Dowager disliked Sui Sui, the child's life would be difficult.
Queen Consort Qi had already prepared a litany of praises to use when she went to the palace this afternoon.
The Grand Princess had come to the manor today to express her gratitude. After a short while, they had chatted about family matters, and all the gifts had been delivered, so it was time for them to take their leave.
Queen Consort Qi tried to keep them for lunch, but the Grand Princess waved her hand to decline.
After some back and forth, seeing that the Grand Princess was indeed determined to leave, Queen Consort Qi no longer insisted.
Since the Grand Princess was leaving, the children naturally accompanied her.
Sui Sui had just drunk some cherry beverage, eaten lotus pastry, and enjoyed some candied walnuts.
There were also hawthorn balls and pickled plums on the table, looking delicious and smelling sweet and tangy.
However, remembering the last time she ate a hawthorn ball and lost a tooth, Sui Sui felt that while her mouth indeed watered at the thought of these treats, there was also a strange chill on her teeth.
In the end, she only ate one pickled plum.
The pickled plum was sweet and sour, with a delightful crunch. Sui Sui's cheeks puffed up adorably as she savored the treat, her eyes round and curious.
Liu He Meng felt a sense of accomplishment as the feeder of the plum. She thought to herself, "Hey, my little sister is so adorable!"
Ying Zhi didn't manage to grab one, but she wasn't upset. Instead, she sat by and watched Sui Sui enjoy her treat.
With her constant supply of snacks and the issues with her teeth, Ying Zhi had many restrictions in the manor. She feared losing more teeth, so she usually only indulged when the cravings became too strong.
Ying Zhi sat there, watching Sui Sui eat. The way the little girl chewed, her puffed-up cheeks, and those round eyes—everything about her was adorable.
Those eyes, though...
Ying Zhi felt a strange sense of familiarity as she looked at them.
With her chin propped up by one hand, she sat there, her legs swinging back and forth. Next to her, Sui Sui swung her legs too, her eyes shining brightly as she ate, and the two of them sat side by side, tilting their little heads as if deep in thought. It was a humorous sight.
Sun Shi approached to call the children when she caught this scene.
In the past, Sun Shi only paid attention to her own children. Ying Zhi was the only granddaughter in the manor, so she was naturally doted on.
Now, as she looked at Sui Sui sitting next to Ying Zhi, she couldn't help but feel a sense of softness and adoration for this little girl. "That child, she's so endearing. Sitting there with Ying Zhi, they look like real sisters."
Yan Shi had originally been counting heads, afraid that she might miss someone and get scolded when they returned to the manor.
Before she could finish counting, she heard her sister-in-law's words and looked up.
As she looked, Sui Sui also heard the movement and curiously raised her head.
Her round eyes, like ripe grapes, caught Yan Shi's attention, and she felt that those eyes...
Seemed rather delectable?
Realizing her train of thought, Yan Shi quickly shook her head to dispel such terrifying thoughts. She was about to speak when she met Sui Sui's eyes again, and she blurted out, "Sister-in-law, don't say that. She looks so much like Xiao Liu; it's not like the Prince Consort has a man outside..."
The rest of her words were cut off as Sun Shi directly covered her mouth and pulled her back.
Sun Shi's face turned pale with fear.
They were still in someone else's manor! What was she doing, speaking such nonsense?
If it weren't for the inappropriate setting, Sun Shi would have scolded her right then and there.
The problem was that Yan Shi didn't realize the gravity of her words, and she struggled against Sun Shi's hold.
Yan Shi had the strength, but Sun Shi couldn't overpower her. In the end, she had to let go, but she whispered a reminder: "Don't speak nonsense!"
Hearing this, Yan Shi became indignant. "I'm not speaking nonsense! Look at those eyes; they're exactly like Xiao Liu's!"
Sun Shi: ...!
Save me, someone, please!
Sun Shi's expression became complex. She quickly added, "There are many people with similar eyes. Take Princess Shunyang and He Jia's young master, for example. They look alike, but there's no blood relation between them."
Yan Shi had only spoken what she saw, without much thought.
Now, hearing her sister-in-law's words, she carefully considered it and nodded. "Indeed!"
After speaking, she realized something herself and asked, "How mysterious are people's appearances!"
Sun Shi: ...
At least she wasn't fixated on this matter anymore.
(End of Chapter)
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