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Chapter 224: Shen Huatang
Chapter 224: Shen Huatang
The Princess of Qi had her hands full pacifying Qi Wang, and eventually succeeded in dissuading him from marching to the Court of Judicial Review in the middle of the night.
Ultimately, Qi Wang headed to Concubine Meng's chambers.
After the scare she had endured the day prior, it was only right that he comforted her.
Concubine Meng was taken aback when she heard that the King was on his way, but then she recalled Su Su's words from earlier: "Auntie, you'll have someone to keep you company, too."
Concubine Meng remained silent for a long while, thinking to herself: "Actually, sleeping alone isn't so bad."
As for the King...
His snoring was simply too loud!
Qi Wang set aside his other emotions for the time being and first comforted Concubine Meng. He gently inquired about her daily life, and the two even discussed Feng Xuan Cang.
Only when it grew late did the two retire to bed.
They merely lay under the covers and slept.
Concubine Meng wasn't surprised by this.
She had heard that when the King was in the other courtyard, he had been drained by Concubine Che, and thinking about it now, she truly felt sorry for him.
If he were to be aroused now and, out of embarrassment and anger, lashed out, what then?
After the Princess of Qi had sent Qi Wang away, she returned to the main room with Su Su in her arms, saying, "Mother Consort's little cutie, let's go to sleep."
How wonderful it was to hold her sweet-smelling little daughter!
The Princess of Qi's heart was filled with warmth and joy.
Su Su loved being with her mother consort as well. She hugged her mother's neck and snuggled affectionately.
Before long, the mother and daughter prepared for bed.
Due to Su Su's illness, her medicinal bath was temporarily canceled.
This evening, she merely washed up lightly before returning to bed.
When children are sick, they tend to lack energy.
And so, without waiting for a bedtime story, Su Su drifted into a sweet slumber as her mother gently patted her.
The next day, the sky was overcast.
But it wasn't cold.
After Su Su woke up, she changed into a new set of clothing—a delicate and soft pink ensemble—along with a new little hat that her aunt had sewn for her. It was a light and bright shade that perfectly complemented her outfit.
She also wore the jade pendant and put on the bracelets.
Just standing there, Su Su exuded the aura of a noble young lady.
The Princess of Qi looked left and right, admiring the sight.
When Feng Xuan Rui and the others arrived, the children chattered excitedly.
Previously, Su Su's clothes had been dark and heavy, making her appear dull and gray. But now, as they saw her in vibrant colors and well-groomed, they discovered her beauty.
Feng Xuan Rui was the first to rush over and hug her, exclaiming, "My little sister, you smell nice and look so pretty!"
Feng Xuan Bin didn't want to be outdone, and he tried to squeeze his chubby little body into the mix.
Though Feng Xuan Bo didn't say anything, his actions of pushing forward were no slower than the others.
The Princess of Qi was delighted to see the children so lively and cheerful in the morning.
Qi Wang had slept rather well in Concubine Meng's chambers the night prior.
The two of them had talked a great deal, providing each other with much-needed emotional support.
Concubine Meng's heart, which had been frightened before, gradually calmed.
As for Qi Wang, the irritability he had felt due to his physical condition also subsided.
That morning, after washing up and getting ready, he brought Concubine Meng to join him for breakfast.
Feng Xuan Cang was surprised to see his mother so early in the day and quickly stepped forward to greet her.
Concubine Meng promptly paid her respects to the Princess as well. After rising, she casually picked up Su Su and held her in her arms.
The children had been playing noisily with their little sister, but now they saw that Concubine Meng had taken her away.
Shen Huatang
Shen Huatang was eleven years old, older than Su Su and Liu He Meng. She had fair skin and a quiet, well-mannered demeanor. She was also very polite.
As Qi Wang observed her, he began to worry. "This won't do. What if she influences my daughter to be too well-behaved?"
Qi Wang began to ponder if there were any girls in the extended family who were stubborn and hard to deal with. He soon concluded that the princesses of the Imperial Prince were ideal candidates.
However, he hesitated. "Would it be inappropriate to borrow the princesses?"
Su Su now had new clothes, but her hair was still short.
Therefore, Princess Qi discussed the matter with Shen Fuzi and decided to take Su Su to the small classroom first to help her adjust to the new environment.
They planned for Su Su to attend half-day classes initially and gradually increase the duration depending on her adaptation.
Su Su's health was still fragile, and she needed to continue taking supplements.
Hence, there was no rush to start physical education classes. The daily activities at the manor were sufficient to meet her exercise needs.
After hearing this arrangement, Qi Wang and Princess Qi agreed that it made sense. They also asked for Su Su's opinion.
Su Su was quietly observing Shen Huatang, thinking, "This sister is so tall and fair-skinned."
If it weren't for the lack of sunlight today, she might have even reflected the light and appeared radiant.
Su Su's skin had become fairer due to her recent care, but she felt that Shen Huatang's complexion was even fairer.
Moreover, Shen Huatang was beautiful, dignified, and elegant, quite unlike the children her age.
Su Su admired Shen Huatang, and her adoring gaze seemed to stick to her.
Shen Huatang noticed Su Su's stare and became curious about her as well.
She found Su Su's eyes particularly captivating—round, cute, and incredibly pure.
Unable to resist, Shen Huatang found herself quietly returning Su Su's gaze.
When Su Su noticed Shen Huatang looking at her, she smiled, narrowing her eyes.
Shen Huatang couldn't help but smile back, her lips curving gently in a soft and gentle expression.
Su Su found Shen Huatang even more beautiful when she smiled, and she couldn't help but want to keep looking at her.
When Qi Wang and Princess Qi asked Su Su for her opinion, she seemed a little dazed.
"What's going on?" Princess Qi realized that Su Su hadn't been paying attention to their conversation and was probably curious about Shen Huatang.
She glanced down and saw that Shen Huatang was also quietly looking at Su Su.
Princess Qi smiled and asked Su Su again, "Are you feeling better today? Do you want to go to the classroom with your brothers and listen to the lessons?"
Happy Children's Day to all the little ones! May you always be joyful and healthy!
(End of Chapter)
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