Chapter 232: The Elderly Father's Anxiety
Chapter 232: The Elderly Father's Anxiety
Master Shen was aware of Doctor Liu's disdain for the Jin family due to SuSu's situation.
Of course, he himself wasn't fond of the Jin family either.
Back when his niece was to marry into the Xie Mansion, Master Shen had considered this very carefully.
Xie Shangshu's wife was the sister of Jin, and having that connection could be quite troublesome.
Moreover, this wife would also be his niece's future mother-in-law.
However, the Xie family had a good reputation, and the relationship between the two families was amicable. Additionally, the young couple was willing, so the marriage eventually took place.
Since Master Shen's niece would be the first wife and the future lady of the house, she would inevitably be involved in managing many affairs. As a result, there would be inevitable clashes with Jin's sister, the wife.
Xu Shi, the wife, was not a problem.
The real issue was the people from the Jin Mansion, who would frequently create disturbances.
Previously, they had never caused trouble in front of his niece, but this time, they had even injured her?
Master Shen's face turned solemn, and even though he considered himself a gentleman, he couldn't help but feel a sense of private resentment.
He thought for a moment and asked quietly, "Do you have any ideas?"
Hearing Master Shen's question, Doctor Liu smiled mysteriously, "The fact that they still have the leisure to send people to create trouble in the Xie Mansion indicates that they aren't busy enough."
Master Shen still didn't quite understand, so he leaned forward curiously, lowering his stance, "I would appreciate your guidance, dear brother."
This show of humility made Doctor Liu feel a bit embarrassed, "Oh dear, oh dear, I shouldn't even be suggesting this... I heard that Jin has a concubine who is already pregnant. If there was a way to find an excuse and bring her back to the mansion with great fanfare, I imagine things would get very interesting, wouldn't they?"
Upon hearing this suggestion, Master Shen paused for a moment, considering the idea carefully...
Well, now that he thought about it, this idea sounded mischievous, but it might just work!
Master Shen felt that he should give it some more thought when he got home.
If all else failed, he could always ask the people in the mansion who specialized in such matters!
His niece shouldn't have to endure being bullied like this.
After coming to this realization, Master Shen's mood instantly brightened.
He chatted with Doctor Liu for a while longer before they parted ways at the street corner.
SuSu had played all day and was exhausted by the evening.
After dinner, she played with her brothers for a while, but during her medicinal bath, she fell asleep.
It was only because Cousin Xiang was watching her and supporting her neck that she didn't slip into the bath barrel.
When the bath was over, Cousin Xiang carefully lifted her out, dried her off, changed her into her pajamas, and put her back to bed.
Qi Wang had spent the previous night with Meng Ce Fei, and tonight, he refused to leave no matter what.
Although he couldn't sleep with SuSu, he insisted on sleeping in the room next door.
Qi Wang Fei didn't feel at ease leaving SuSu, so she came early and found the child already fast asleep. She stayed for a while before returning to the main room.
When she entered, Qi Wang asked in a hushed voice, "Is SuSu asleep? How's her sleeping posture?"
Mentioning SuSu, Qi Wang couldn't help but feel a bit anxious, "SuSu didn't eat much tonight. I wonder if she's feeling unwell. I should have asked Doctor Liu to stay the night."
Qi Wang Fei was taken aback by his domineering words and felt a sense of helplessness, "It's normal for children to eat more some days and less on others. I already asked Doctor Liu about this, and he said that as long as she's not eating significantly less than usual and it's not a pattern of one hungry day followed by one full day, we don't need to worry as long as she's not experiencing any other discomfort."
Qi Wang, of course, understood this logic.
However, seeing the petite SuSu eat so little made him anxious.
Because of the incident with Che Yi Niang, his health had been affected, and he didn't know how much longer he had to live.
Even the physicians from the Imperial Hospital had prescribed him nourishing remedies, including foot soaks, medicinal baths, and herbal meals.
But what if he didn't have long to live?
He wanted to watch his little girl grow up and get married.
Hmm?
Married?
Which good-for-nothing boy would be worthy of her?
Well, she would have to marry someday.
And so, he needed to live a long and healthy life.
He didn't want others to think that without his protection, his precious daughter would be left unattended.
After all, many people cherished and guarded his little girl.
Qi Wang thought to himself that he'd like to see which scoundrel would dare bully his daughter!
The thought of SuSu getting married in the future made Qi Wang feel a pang of sorrow.
Due to his health issues, he hadn't been in the best of moods lately.
And now, contemplating SuSu's future marriage only added to his heartache, causing him to tear up as he held onto Qi Wangfei's hand.
Qi Wangfei: ...
Although this wasn't the first time she had witnessed this, she was still startled each time.
However, what could she do?
She could only comfort him and prevent his tears from flooding the entire Wangfu.
It took Qi Wangfei quite some time to soothe him.
Eventually, Qi Wang sniffled and sniffed his way back to bed.
Before falling asleep, he cried and sobbed, but once he dozed off, his snoring filled the room.
Qi Wangfei, who had always slept lightly and struggled to fall asleep, felt like she was suffering greatly from sharing a bed with the king!
SuSu slept soundly until dawn.
When she woke up in the morning, she finally realized, "Ah, I didn't listen to any stories last night!"
It had been a long time since she last heard a story!
The night before, she had intended to hold out a little longer and then ask for a story to tell her new friend, Sister Tang Tang.
But, she hadn't been able to resist falling asleep.
Upon realizing this, SuSu pouted disappointedly and flattened her mouth.
Assuming that SuSu needed to use the bathroom, Cousin Xiang quickly scooped her up and rushed off.
After a day of rainfall, the sky had cleared, and the sun shone brighter than before, with a noticeable rise in temperature.
After washing up and changing into a new outfit, SuSu went to find her mother, the queen.
Earlier that morning, Qi Wangfei had discussed with Qi Wang, suggesting that they take advantage of the pleasant weather to visit the manor with the two side consorts.
They could admire the flowers and trees and enjoy the sight of cattle and sheep grazing in the fields.
Qi Wangfei considered this outing as a way to help Meng Cefei, who had been traumatized by the previous incident.
She was concerned that staying in the palace and brooding over the incident would only worsen her mental state and potentially lead to health issues.
Qi Wang still had some psychological scars from the incident with the separate courtyard, but the idea of going to the manor...
Well, that was quite tempting.
After all, he had little to occupy him in the Wangfu, and going out for some fresh air and activity might be just what he needed.
As they were discussing this, SuSu burst into the room, exclaiming joyfully, "Mother Queen, Father King, I'm here!"
The little girl's voice was crisp and lively, full of energy.
Upon hearing her voice, Qi Wang immediately forgot about everything else and quickly turned to leave the room, his eyes curving into a crescent moon as he smiled, "Oh, my little SuSu, Father King is here!"
Qi Wangfei was a step too slow and missed the chance to hold SuSu.
SuSu was already in her father's embrace, hugging his neck affectionately before turning to extend her small hand towards her mother queen, "Mother Queen, hug!"
Qi Wangfei, who had initially felt a twinge of disappointment, instantly felt her heart warm at the sight of SuSu's outstretched hand.
She quickly opened her arms and took SuSu from Qi Wang, "Here, Mother Queen is here, my little SuSu."
After taking SuSu into her arms, Qi Wangfei couldn't help but give her daughter's soft, fluffy hair a loving kiss.
It was so soft, adorable, and warm.
She loved it so much!
(End of Chapter)
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