Chapter 154: Children are Easily Pleased
Chapter 154: Children are Easily Pleased
When the Princess of Qi heard that Concubine Ren also received a worm gift box, her eyes widened in shock!
Concubine Ren was a troublesome woman, prone to jealousy and gossiping.
If she got scared, who knows how she would blame Suisui later.
It's not that the Princess of Qi couldn't handle her, but she found Concubine Ren bothersome and usually didn't bother herself with her antics.
There weren't any significant disputes over interests, so there was no need to exhaust herself over it.
However, if Concubine Ren were to make a fuss like a child...
Thinking of this possibility, the Princess of Qi lowered her head to look at Suisui.
The little girl lifted her small face, seeking praise, looking especially adorable, making one want to ruffle her hair.
The Princess of Qi thought that sometimes, a child's intentions were pure, even if their gifts weren't always the best choices.
But who could bear to grudge such a cute child? If Concubine Ren made a fuss, she, the Princess, would handle it.
After this realization, the Princess of Qi casually waved her hand, indicating for Suisui to go wash her hands with Feng Xuanrui. The princes of the mansion should be returning soon, and it was time for their meal.
Children didn't find worms scary; instead, they found these little creatures rather unique.
If they weren't considered unique, Feng Xuanrui wouldn't have given a toad to his mother a few years ago.
Now, this worm was a gift from his sister, and Feng Xuanrui happily kept it with him.
Knowing that he needed to wash his hands, it wouldn't do to play with it, so Feng Xuanrui put the worm in his pouch.
Princess Qi: ...!
Help! !!!
Little Six, your true nature hasn't changed one bit!
The Princess of Qi turned her head away, not daring to look anymore, fearing that another second of looking would make her breathless.
She thought, what could she do? He's just a child.
Children are at their most curious about the world, and they like and want everything they see.
Playing with a worm wasn't unusual.
After this self-reassurance, the Princess of Qi felt much calmer.
However, this sense of calm didn't last long.
After the meal, Suisui gave the remaining four gift boxes to her brothers.
The brothers expressed their gratitude, each in their way.
But, despite their fears, they didn't want to lose face in front of their other brothers, so they all pretended to be brave and happy with the gifts.
Especially when they saw Suisui's expectant little face, they thought...
It's just a worm, and it doesn't bite. What's there to be afraid of?
Let's see whose worm is bigger, more active, and has a prettier color.
Princess Qi: ...!
She felt her breathing becoming labored.
Help! I truly cannot understand the joy children find in these things.
All she wanted to do now was escape!
Suisui was delighted to see that her brothers liked her gifts.
As she watched them comparing the worms, she quietly walked over and whispered, "I'll catch more for you all tomorrow. There are lots of them in Mother's garden!"
Feng Xuanjie: ???
Help!
When he was younger, he was fearless because he didn't know any better.
But now that he was older, he knew to be afraid.
These soft, squishy things were too much for him.
If he wasn't afraid of hurting his sister's feelings, he would have run away already!
If there was another worm, just take his life instead.
Feng Xuanjie's face turned pale, and Feng Xuancang sighed helplessly on the side: "Sister, you can't catch them all. Worm droppings are excellent fertilizer for the flowers. If you take them all away, Mother's flowers won't grow."
Suisui was clueless about all this. Hearing these theories, she was stunned.
She froze, thinking, "Oh no, Mother's flowers are in trouble!"
But that wasn't her intention at all.
Seeing the little girl in a daze, Feng Xuanchang gently touched her head. "Don't be scared. You probably didn't catch them all. They'll reproduce, and there will be many more in the future. It won't hinder Mother's flowers, but we can't always catch them. How about we play with something else tomorrow?"
Upon realizing this, Suisui nodded vigorously. "Okay, Big Brother Three. I'll listen to you."
Big Brother Three was the oldest and knew the most, so it made sense to heed his words.
Feng Xuanrui and his siblings gathered together, enjoying their playtime to the fullest.
Carefree and fearless at their age, they were also fearless.
Afraid? If not restrained, they would even want to play with snakes.
"It's just little animals. What's the harm in touching them?" wondered the Princess of Qi.
Considering the many benefits of worms, in the end, with Feng Xuanchang's persuasion and Feng Xuanjie's cooperation, they reluctantly returned the worms to the flower field.
Fearing that Suisui might feel disappointed, on their way back, Feng Xuanchang gently patted her head. "We've received your thoughtful gift, Suisui. But gifts should be put to even better use, shouldn't they?"
Suisui didn't feel disappointed at all.
After the meal, they played for a long time.
Each of her brothers was delighted.
It was evident that they genuinely loved their gifts.
Hearing Three Brother's words, Suisui nodded vigorously. "Yes, gifts should have greater and better purposes!"
In truth, Suisui didn't fully understand the meaning of these words, but since her brothers were older and their words made sense, she was eager to learn from them.
Feng Xuanjie felt a bit guilty for being scared of such a small thing and disappointing his sister.
This made him feel quite ashamed on the way back. "Suisui likes peach blossoms, doesn't she? When we get back, Four Brother will carve a peach blossom for you and put it in a vase, okay?"
Feeling that this wasn't enough, Feng Xuanjie thought some more and shook his head. "No, no, no. Four Brother will carve a peach blossom with a pot for you. That way, you can place it where you sleep."
After that, they could burn some calming incense, which would definitely help the little one sleep better.
Hearing Four Brother's sudden gift offer, Suisui clapped her hands excitedly, raising her head to smile sweetly. "Thank you, Four Brother."
Feng Xuanrui, standing by her side, felt a twinge in his heart. He wanted to give her something, but what?
He couldn't carve or engrave like Four Brother.
But he could buy! With this thought, Feng Xuanrui patted his chest and said loudly, "What else do you like, Suisui? Big Brother will go and buy it for you!"
"What do I like?" Suisui actually didn't know.
She felt content now that she had people who loved her, food to eat, and clothes to wear.
She had longed for a hot meal and a piece of clothing to cover her body, and if she could also have a loving family, that would be even better.
Now, Suisui had everything she had ever wanted. When asked what she desired, she honestly couldn't think of anything.
The little girl shook her head. "Big Brother, I think everything is fine as it is. I don't have anything else I want."
A child's world is simple. Getting what they want makes them happy, and they don't develop greater ambitions just because their wishes are fulfilled.
(End of Chapter)
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