Chapter 221: Adoring Suisu
Chapter 221: Adoring Suisu
Since Meng Cefei, the Concubine, had brought all the gifts, she was determined to give them to Suisu.
So, with a smile, she waved her hand and said, "Your Highness, you can't say that. Suisu deserves some nice things. My family's wealth may be modest, but since Suisu calls me Aunt, I must provide what she needs."
After saying this, Meng Cefei turned to Suisu and asked with a smile, "Suisu, do you like those fabrics? They can be made into new clothes."
Suisu had just popped a longan into her mouth, and one side of her cheek was puffed out roundly by the fruit.
Hearing Aunt Meng mention her name and seeing the open box filled with fabrics, she paused.
The colors of the fabrics were light, bright, and vibrant—perfect for both young people and children.
Suisu had tried on quite a few clothes that morning. Although the new outfits were beautiful, she wasn't greedy for more.
Moreover, whether or not to accept the gifts still depended on her mother, the Queen.
Thus, Suisu turned her head obediently to look at her mother.
The longan in her mouth was still not swallowed, and one side of her little face remained puffed up.
She looked like a little squirrel eating its food, adorable and lovable.
Queen Qi couldn't help but reach out and poke the chubby cheek that the longan had created.
It was soft, tender, and as smooth as cooked egg whites.
Sensing her mother's action, Suisu proactively leaned her face forward, her mouth still full, making her speech a little slurred, "Mother, touch..."
Aunt Meng, standing nearby, felt her eyes sting with jealousy.
She couldn't help but take a step towards Suisu, and when the Queen's hand paused, she also reached out and gave the girl's cheek a gentle poke.
It was soft, and it seemed to carry the sweet fragrance of longan.
Indeed, a child's face was delightful to touch.
In the past, Little Three's face had been just as soft and smooth, but now that he had grown up, he no longer let her touch it.
Aunt Meng had always regretted that.
She had nearly lost her life giving birth to Feng Xuancang and hadn't conceived in the many years since.
Perhaps her body was damaged, she thought. Still, she already had a son, and he had been established as the heir, so she didn't have many regrets.
Regarding the Duke's madness in seeking a daughter, Meng Cefei wasn't particularly concerned.
Since she couldn't give him a daughter, it didn't matter who he had one with.
Now, looking at Suisu and caressing her soft, chubby cheek, seeing the girl's eyes as pure as a fawn's, Meng Cefei thought...
Damn it! The royal physician only said it would be difficult for her to conceive again; he didn't say she couldn't!
If she had tried harder back then, would her child be as big as Suisu now?
Meng Cefei thought to herself that she was not yet thirty, so maybe she could try harder now?
But...
There was something strange about the incident with Caremaid.
Ever since the Duke returned to the mansion yesterday, his face had been as dark as thunder.
Today, after Liu Dafu examined Suisu, the Duke even took the physician aside, probably for a private consultation.
What secret were they hiding?
Meng Cefei was a perceptive woman with a keen mind.
She felt that something was being concealed and recalled what Ren Cefei had hinted at—something about peach kernels and safflower relating to Caremaid.
Meng Cefei had a bold suspicion.
Could it be that the Duke could no longer father children? If that were true, then her efforts would be in vain.
And...
Meng Cefei lowered her head to look at the innocent-looking Suisu, who was right in front of her, and thought: Even if she gave birth, there was no guarantee that the child would be as adorable as Suisu.
Even if it were a girl, she might not be as lovable as Suisu.
If she gave birth to a girl like Princess Yingzhu of the Grand Princess's mansion...
Meng Cefei thought to herself that she valued peace and quiet and couldn't bear such a rambunctious child!
Suisu quickly swallowed the longan in her mouth and obediently turned her face towards Meng Cefei, "Aunt Meng, you can touch it too."
"The previous topic was diverted, but Concubine Meng Cefei pretended that Suisu liked it and agreed to accept it.
So, she casually patted Suisu, not wanting to disturb the little girl from her dessert, and soon smiled and said, "Eat first, or it will get cold, and your tummy will hurt."
Queen Qi listened from the side as Concubine Meng surprisingly spoke in rhymes?
Unexpectedly, it sounded rather childish.
Children would probably love it.
Suisu, with her eyes dark and shiny, nodded obediently after hearing Concubine Meng's words.
Queen Qi: "...!"
She had lost; it was her defeat.
However, it didn't matter; she could always win it back!
Anyone could speak in rhymes!
After speaking, Concubine Meng smiled and sat back down. "Although my family's wealth is not abundant, I can still give Suisu some money to keep in her chest. Let Suisu keep it."
Queen Qi actually guessed that Concubine Meng's gifts were not just because she liked and adored Suisu.
More importantly, it was a token of gratitude for yesterday's events.
It was a life-saving grace!
Yesterday's incident at the Plain Jade Pavilion was brought up by Aunt Qiu today, who mentioned that a vengeful enemy had gone mad and killed seven people in one go!
More than ten were injured, three innocent guests were killed, and four or five who ran faster had also sustained minor injuries.
Concubine Meng said that if she had left a little earlier yesterday, she would have arrived earlier to queue up and buy the things.
Regarding the things bought for the Queen, Concubine Meng liked to do them herself and would likely get off the carriage to line up.
Therefore, the possibility of being chopped increased.
Thinking of this, not to mention Concubine Meng, even Queen Qi felt a chill down her spine.
Yesterday, they were too focused on Suisu's situation to pay attention to anything else.
Now that the child was fine, Queen Qi could finally feel relieved: "Did you have Liu Dafu examine you today? Don't leave any shadows or problems untreated. If there's an illness, we'll cure it."
Of course, Concubine Meng had an examination early in the morning, and Liu Dafu said that she was just frightened and needed a few days to rest. He advised her to get more sun and admire flowers and plants.
Seeing beautiful things would help forget the unpleasantness.
Concubine Meng thought...
Beautiful things?
Beautiful people could also be considered, right?
So, she came to see Suisu first.
With these thoughts, Concubine Meng's eyes softened as she looked at Suisu, who was drinking another mouthful of sweet soup.
This child was so adorable.
She was so lovable that one couldn't help but want to hold her in their arms and squeeze her!
Concubine Meng was originally going to reply: "I'm fine, a few days of rest will do."
But seeing Suisu, she changed her mind: "Liu Dafu said that in the next few days, it would be best for me to look at beautiful things or people to improve my mood."
At this point, Concubine Meng turned her head and looked at the Queen again, smiling as she spoke: "How about tonight? I'll take Suisu back with me as if Your Highness is sympathizing with me, and let Suisu accompany me for a night."
As these words came out, Queen Qi's expression changed slightly.
Suisu didn't understand and looked up as well.
She first looked at her mother, the Queen, and then at Aunt Meng.
Suisu didn't want to be separated from her mother.
But Mother said that Aunt Meng encountered something unpleasant yesterday and might still be scared.
Aunt Meng had been very nice to her, hugging and playing with her yesterday, and even bringing so many gifts today.
Perhaps...
She could keep her company for a night?
Suisu frowned, finding it difficult as she thought: But she still missed her mother dearly!
(End of Chapter)
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