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Chapter 21: I Want to Make a Lantern for My Brother Too
Chapter 21: I Want to Make a Lantern for My Brother Too
Hearing Su Su's cautious yet eager tone, Doctor Liu smiled affectionately and said, "Of course you can, and your brother will definitely be happy to know about it."
Hearing Doctor Liu's assurance, Su Su couldn't help but look forward to it and asked, "Really?"
Doctor Liu patted her bald little head lovingly and replied, "Of course. Come, let Grandpa Liu take you."
Su Su obediently followed Doctor Liu.
She had also been through a lot the night before, but her body was more resilient, and she didn't develop a fever.
The wound on her head from the previous bump had scabbed over, and now it didn't even need to be wrapped. A daily application of medicine would suffice to prevent scarring.
As for the other scars on the child's body...
Doctor Liu was already considering the medicinal formulas his master had left him.
He planned that once they returned to the capital and had access to sufficient medicinal ingredients, he would prepare an ointment to apply on the child to help fade the scars.
The river lantern didn't need to be made from scratch, and the steps that Su Su needed to perform were actually quite simple.
All she needed to do was paste the painted paper onto the premade bamboo lantern frame.
During the process, she had to pay attention to the treatment of the edges, ensuring neat borders and avoiding creases.
To make it look aesthetically pleasing, she had to be careful with the glue and avoid making a mess.
The river lantern that Feng Xuanrui had made for Su Su before was not perfect, but the glue had been applied skillfully, and there were almost no visible edges.
Su Su was young and had never done such intricate work before, so she wasn't sure if she could achieve that level of perfection.
But she was determined to try her best!
Doctor Liu had already explained the details to Su Su before, and now with the system's guidance and Doctor Liu's occasional assistance, she gradually got the hang of it.
The little girl worked slowly, seemingly taking extra care to ensure a satisfactory outcome.
She checked the edges and corners repeatedly before applying the glue.
Watching her from the side, Doctor Liu couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. What a wonderful child!
She had excellent focus and patience—a perfect candidate for studying medicine.
It would be too much to take her back to his mansion.
No, he had to make an effort to keep this child by his side!
Su Su was unaware that Doctor Liu wanted to adopt her as his granddaughter.
She was very focused on making the river lantern, taking each step with utmost care.
She thought that if she did a good job, perhaps the heavens would hear her plea and let her brother recover sooner.
Su Su was young and slow in her movements, so it took her an entire day to finish the small rabbit-shaped river lantern.
There were a few times when her fingers were cut by the sharp edges of the bamboo frame, but she endured the pain, sucking on her fingers to stop the bleeding before continuing.
As evening approached, the river lantern was finally completed and dried, ready to be held and admired.
Looking at the pretty pink rabbit river lantern, Su Su asked happily yet anxiously, "Grandpa Liu, is this okay now?"
Instead of brushing her off, Doctor Liu took the lantern in his hands, examined it carefully, and then nodded with a smile. "Not bad, Su Su. You did a great job."
Su Su's face lit up with joy at receiving Doctor Liu's praise, and her cheeks turned a shy shade of red.
Holding the newly made river lantern, she followed Doctor Liu to see Feng Xuanrui.
Feng Xuanrui had a high fever again in the afternoon.
By evening, the fever had subsided, and he felt more energetic.
When Su Su and Doctor Liu entered, he was haggling with Di Jiao about whether he should take his medicine that night.
Hearing his strong, vibrant voice, Doctor Liu finally felt relieved.
Feng Xuanrui had already gained the upper hand in the argument and was proudly holding his waist when he noticed Doctor Liu entering.
Su Su's proud little face fell instantly.
But upon seeing Su Su, he jumped out of bed happily, not even bothering to put on his shoes as he ran over to her, exclaiming, "Little Sister!"
Qing Shan quickly followed, helping him put on his shoes and robe before reluctantly letting go.
Su Su, like a child showing off a treasure, presented the small rabbit river lantern that she had painstakingly crafted throughout the day. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and her voice carried a hint of anticipation. "Big Brother, I made this river lantern for you!"
Recalling the auspicious words taught by the system, Su Su quickly added in a loud voice, "The heavens will bless Big Brother and keep him safe."
The system had taught her only the simplest of auspicious phrases, as more complex ones were beyond her grasp.
Feng Xuanrui never expected that Su Su would make a river lantern for him.
Although the pink rabbit didn't quite match his valiant and heroic spirit, that didn't matter.
What mattered was that it was made by his little sister, and no one else had one like it!
Hehe!
Feng Xuanrui's heart swelled with joy and satisfaction as he hugged the river lantern close, as if afraid that someone might try to take it away from him. He then eagerly took Su Su's hand and led her back to his bed, carefully placing the river lantern by his side.
Everyone else in the room: "..."
We didn't say we wanted to take it!
Oh, the antics of children...
However, seeing his lively and energetic state, it seemed that his health had indeed improved.
A collective sigh of relief filled the room.
Unaware of the adults' thoughts, Su Su continued to whisper and boast to Feng Xuanrui about how quickly and well she had made the river lantern. She seemed to know that even if her work wasn't perfect, her brother would never ridicule her.
Her brother was nothing like her uncle and cousins, who only knew how to bully her.
Her brother would gently pat her head, encourage her, and praise her.
As Feng Xuanrui listened to Su Su's enthusiastic account of making the river lantern, he recalled his own experience, which had resulted in cut hands. Concerned, he took her hands in his to examine them more closely.
After a careful inspection, his eyes reddened with emotion.
Making the river lantern hadn't caused Su Su much pain; the bamboo frame was ready-made, and the occasional paper cut was minor.
Su Su didn't find it particularly painful.
What truly moved Feng Xuanrui, however, were the various old scars on Su Su's hands—testaments to the hardships she had endured.
Tears welled up in the young boy's eyes and fell onto Su Su's hand, startling her.
Puzzled, she thought he might be feeling unwell, so she gently blew on his hand, comforting him, "Big Brother, Su Su will blow on it, and it won't hurt."
Feng Xuanrui's heart was filled with rage toward Chen Daling's family, but seeing Su Su's concerned gaze, he fiercely wiped away his tears and managed a brave smile. "Yes, with Little Sister here, it doesn't hurt."
The young boy smiled through his tears, his heart seething with anger: They deserve to be sent to the southwest for stone mining! It would serve them right!
Not wanting Su Su to dwell on the past and feel sad, Feng Xuanrui brushed away his tears and began discussing the river lantern ceremony with her.
Previously, some people in the city had released river lanterns to celebrate the birthday of a young lady from a wealthy household. A group of young ladies had accompanied her.
Su Su had missed the event due to her illness but later heard about the festive atmosphere from others.
Feng Xuanrui didn't want Su Su to have any regrets, so he started planning. If it was just the two of them, it might not be lively enough.
Therefore, he decided that Doctor Liu and the others should join them as well.
With King Qing, his guards, and their entourage, the group should be large enough to create a festive atmosphere.
However...
How could he persuade King Qing to agree to this outing?
"If other brothers have it, my brother should have it too."
—Su Su's Journal Entry
The second update will be at 7 PM.
(End of Chapter)
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