Chapter 192: The King Was Bitten by a Giant Snake
Chapter 192: The King Was Bitten by a Giant Snake
Su Su woke up from a nightmare.
In her dream, a giant snake with a head bigger than hers charged towards the King, her father, and bit his leg relentlessly.
Su Su wanted to help, but in the dream, it seemed as if something was separating her from her father, no matter how hard she tried to cross it. The little girl frantically waved and jumped in her dream.
Unfortunately, her efforts were in vain.
After struggling for a while, all Su Su could see was the giant snake pouncing on her father, wrapping around his leg, and sinking its fangs into his flesh.
The King twisted in pain, his voice piercing.
Even so, he couldn't repel the giant snake.
The snake even arrogantly tore off a piece of meat from the King's leg.
The scene was bloody and gruesome, terrifying Su Su.
Unable to bear it any longer, Su Su screamed at the top of her lungs, and at the same time, she startled herself awake.
Upon waking up, Su Su didn't see her mother, the Queen, which made her feel even more wronged.
Fortunately, the Queen soon returned, and feeling the familiar scent and aura, Su Su snuggled into Queen Qi's embrace and kept wriggling until she could no longer move. Then she cried and said, "Boo hoo, Mother Queen, I'm scared."
Queen Qi thought that Su Su had been traumatized by the previous incident with Carriages Aunt, and considering this possibility, she turned and glared at King Qi.
King Qi stood there, flustered and unsure of what was happening, before realizing he had done something wrong and was being glared at.
King Qi: ?
I didn't do anything, did I?
But he dared not speak.
It was all because his stench had caused the subsequent events.
So King Qi still felt guilty.
Seeing that neither his daughter nor his wife was looking at him, he quietly sniffed himself.
Hey, no more stench.
Just like the Queen, he smelled nice and fragrant.
This time, the child would surely like it!
With these thoughts, King Qi walked forward with a smile and sat down on the bed as Cousin Hu moved aside.
King Qi gently patted Su Su's back, and Su Su didn't resist. She turned to look at her father's face, and then, remembering her dream where her father was bitten by the giant snake, her tears fell again. "Boo hoo, Mother Queen, Father King was bitten by a snake!"
Queen Qi: ?
King Qi: ??
Ah?
He's fine.
I didn't encounter any snakes during my visit to the other residence, did I?
How could he have been bitten?
King Qi couldn't figure it out, but to comfort the child, he smiled and replied, "Yes, yes, I was bitten, but I applied medicine and it's all better now. Su Su, don't worry. Father King knows you care about me, but I'm truly fine now, so be a good child and stop crying, okay? Your tears are breaking Father King's heart."
If King Qi had truly been bitten at the other residence, he would have returned to the main residence much earlier, and it was impossible that not even a word of it would have reached them.
So Queen Qi knew that her husband was just comforting their child.
She joined in to comfort Su Su as well: "It's alright now. Uncle Liu is so skilled; he applied medicine for Father King, and the pain is gone. There's no need to worry."
Su Su shook her head repeatedly: "No, no, it was a giant snake, a giant snake!"
Children didn't understand much, and Su Su simply described what she saw in her dream.
However, Su Su never made it clear what kind of snake the giant snake truly was.
In the end, she cried herself to exhaustion, and with the warmth of her mother's embrace, she fell asleep again.
The child had been frightened, and the skin around her eyes had turned dark.
Queen Qi was concerned and asked Haitang to invite Uncle Liu to come and take a look.
After comforting Su Su, Queen Qi remained anxious and dared not leave. She sat by the bed, holding her child in her arms.
Thinking about Su Su's dream, Queen Qi asked worriedly, "Are you sure you weren't bitten? If you truly were, remember to examine it carefully. Some snake venoms are latent, and you might not realize their effects until they suddenly erupt. Don't take it lightly. If Uncle Liu isn't specialized in this area, we can also go to the palace and ask His Majesty to send for royal physicians!"
King Qi felt that he had been wronged ever since he returned to the residence!
He waved his hands: "I truly wasn't bitten; I was just comforting the child. Can't you tell?
Speaking of which, Qi Wang also boldly rolled up his sleeves and hiked up his pant legs.
Sha Yao: ???
Aren't you, Your Highness, taking me too lightly? The Queen has promised that when Su Su comes of age, she can choose her own husband. There's no need for you to take a concubine!
So, I really can't bear to watch this!
Sha Yao quickly turned her back, startled by the scene.
Qi Wang felt a bit embarrassed after noticing her reaction.
He hadn't considered that taking in a maid whom the Queen had grown accustomed to would be inappropriate at this time.
However, he was anxious.
Realizing his mistake, Qi Wang awkwardly adjusted his clothes.
The Queen also gave him a stern look before turning to Sha Yao and saying, "Sha Yao, go and check if there's still any of that sweet soup we stewed at noon. Ask someone to warm it up on the stove so that Su Su can drink it when she wakes up. If there isn't any left, stew some more, and ask Aunt Qiu if there's anything that calms the mind and helps with focus. Just tell her to supervise the stewing process."
Sha Yao hastily acknowledged the request and scurried out, relieved.
She thought to herself: Thankfully, my eyes are spared!
Now, the only one left in the room was Aunt Xiang.
Qi Wang thought that since she wasn't exactly young, things should be fine now.
So, he wanted to undress again to prove that he truly hadn't been bitten!
At his age, how could he lie?
The Queen let out a light scolding, "You old rascal!"
This was her way of showing trust.
Qi Wang chuckled, "Then I must prove my innocence. If I wasn't bitten, I wasn't bitten. If I didn't do it, I didn't do it."
He was secretly venting his frustration about being wrongfully accused.
After giving him a sideways glance, the Queen gently patted Su Su, her thoughts drifting to the child's dream.
Su Su's dream...
It was extraordinary!
If it had been before the visit to Lanruo Temple, the Queen might not have paid it much heed.
But now, after seeking divine guidance and offering guidance to the He family, she dared not take Su Su's dreams lightly.
This child...
Though not cherished by her own kin, Heaven favored her!
The Chen Dalang and Jin Yang Hou families were simply not destined to have this child in their homes, enjoying the blessings she brought.
Now that she was in their home, the Queen never thought of using Su Su's blessings for personal gain.
The same went for the Qi Manor; it already held an esteemed status, and there was no need to exploit a child for further advantages.
Moreover, looking at the Manor, from the Young Master to the princes, they were all so simple-minded; the Queen doubted their ability to safeguard such immense blessings should they come their way.
So, the current situation was just fine.
However, sometimes they didn't seek such blessings, but Su Su still insisted on bestowing them!
This child was sincere and knew how to return kindness.
If someone showed her the slightest kindness, she would eagerly exert herself to ensure they avoided disasters.
Previously, with the Grand Princess and her entourage, the He family from Lanruo Temple, and now with Qi Wang, Su Su had always tried her best to repay their kindness and ward off calamities.
The Queen couldn't help but ponder further, given that Su Su's dreams had provided such hints...
What tribulations awaited Qi Wang?
(End of Chapter)
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