Chapter 235: A Day Out Shopping
Chapter 235: A Day Out Shopping
The doctor was very worried and reluctant to leave even when his time was up.
The next morning, Suisui woke up with her mind still filled with thoughts of Tai Chi and Baduanjin.
When Aunt Xiang heard the child's incoherent babbling, she mistakenly thought that Suisui was eager to go out and exercise.
Aunt Xiang laughed and agreed, "Okay, okay, let's go practice."
Even during breakfast, Aunt Xiang was still smiling as she shared this story with Aunt Qiu.
Queen Qi had always been attentive to Suisui's well-being.
After hearing Aunt Xiang's words, she hugged Suisui and asked softly, "Suisui, do you want to learn Tai Chi? Your father knows it. Let him teach you."
King Qi, who had missed out on spending time with the child, was still hoping to get a chance to feed her. Hearing the queen's suggestion, he quickly nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, your father knows it. Father will teach you."
Suisui, who hadn't completely forgotten about it, immediately nodded, "Tai Chi and Baduanjin."
King Qi laughed after hearing this, "My good girl is so clever, knowing so much. But father isn't very good at Baduanjin, we'll have to ask Doctor Liu for more guidance."
After a moment's thought, King Qi added, "By the way, it's a beautiful day today. Let's not have lessons and instead go out to the streets for some fun. We can't be cooped up with studies every day, the children will get exhausted."
Queen Qi: ???
So, after just two days of classes, we're already skipping lessons?
Moreover, did you consider the feelings of the young masters in the mansion at this time? The other children are watching!
King Qi realized his oversight as soon as he finished speaking. Oh right, the brats in the mansion are still here.
Facing their expectant gazes, King Qi waved his hand dismissively, "Your sister is still young. What are you trying to compete with her for?"
Feng Xuanrui grumbled discontentedly, "Then I'm not that old either. What's wrong with me joining you to see?"
Feng Xuanbin also whispered in agreement, "Yes, yes."
The other three brothers, being older, felt it wasn't appropriate to argue with their younger brothers over this matter.
Besides, they couldn't go even if they wanted to, so there was no point in arguing.
After breakfast, the young masters went off to their classes.
King Qi took Suisui, Liu Hemeng, and Shen Huatang out to the streets for some fun.
Queen Qi wanted to join them, but there were matters in the mansion that she couldn't leave to the two concubines indefinitely.
Recalling how Concubine Meng had almost been injured during her previous trip to the streets and was probably still traumatized by it, Queen Qi specifically asked Concubine Ren about it.
Concubine Ren thought that since she had free time anyway, she might as well go out for a stroll.
Moreover, she could hold Suisui in her arms.
As soon as she entered the carriage, she hugged Suisui close and cuddled her affectionately.
Later, she noticed that Liu Hemeng was also very cute, and she reached out to pat her gently.
Then she looked over and thought, hey? Shen Huatang is also very gentle and well-behaved. Might as well give her a pat too.
These little girls are so adorable!
Thinking of her two sons, Concubine Ren couldn't help but feel worried again.
She shot King Qi a disdainful glance and chided, "It's all your fault for not giving birth to a daughter."
King Qi: ???
How bold!!!
He glared at her, then realized that Concubine Ren's eyes were glaring even harder than his, which made King Qi withdraw his gaze involuntarily and subconsciously touch his nose in embarrassment.
King Qi thought: I won't stoop to a woman's level!
Seeing King Qi's meek reaction, Concubine Ren became even more arrogant, "Did I say something wrong? Look at the situation in the mansion. Can you blame us?"
Concubine Ren was not only unapologetic but also held Suisui in her arms and smiled as she spoke, "If it weren't for the heavens favoring the Queen and bestowing upon us such a wonderful child as Suisui, you wouldn't have had this blessing either!"
King Qi: ...!!!
When he returns to the mansion, he'll secretly write a divorce letter!
And then...
Secretly burn it!
That really made him angry!
King Qi wanted to fling the divorce letter at Concubine Ren's face.
But no!
When Ren Xiufeng lost her temper, she even hit herself.
He endured it!
Suisui didn't quite understand the situation between her Uncle Ren and her father.
She looked left and right, then, remembering how the villagers favored sons, Suisui quickly nodded and said, "Father, don't worry. You'll have many sons in the future!"
King Qi: ???
Ren Concubine: ...!
"Hahahaha!" Ren Concubine couldn't hold it in any longer. Although she had her suspicions, she was unaware of the full story. Yet, that didn't stop her from laughing.
He would have many sons.
This statement was like twisting the knife in King Qi's wounded heart, cutting even deeper.
How ironic!
It was so hilarious that Ren Concubine couldn't stop laughing, and if it weren't for her stable hands, she would have almost dropped Suisui.
King Qi didn't know what to feel.
Doctor Liu said that the probability of him having more children in the future was already very low.
The royal physicians were trying to extend his lifespan, advising him not to think too much about it.
However, King Qi knew that he couldn't have any more children, and his lifespan probably wouldn't be extended by much either.
Even with the royal physicians' help, how much longer could he live?
Those damned members of the Che family! He really should have spent his nights sharpening his knife in the dungeon.
Although King Qi felt bitter inside, he didn't want to scare the child.
He gently caressed Suisui's little head and said with a smile, "Father already has many sons, and I also have a precious daughter like you, Suisui. That's enough, more than enough."
King Qi thought that one should know when to be content.
He had wished for a daughter for many years, and although she wasn't his biological child,
Suisui was so adorable, and her eyes were identical to his. So, what difference did it make if she wasn't his biological daughter? He had wished for a daughter, and now he had such a well-behaved girl.
King Qi thought that he should indeed be content.
Thinking of this, King Qi subconsciously wanted to hold Suisui in his arms.
Suisui froze for a moment, then looked up at Ren Concubine, who was holding her.
Ren Concubine wanted to argue, but noticing King Qi's delicate mood, she feared that she might trigger him. So, she quietly released Suisui and gently caressed her little face.
They went out without any particular destination in mind; it was purely a leisure stroll.
Ren Concubine suggested that they take Suisui to buy some jewelry first.
Although there were already plenty of treasures in the royal palace,
who wouldn't want more? Therefore, they decided to go admire various treasures first!
After visiting three shops, King Qi couldn't control his urge to buy.
Ren Concubine was even more uncontrollable.
Ren Concubine had a decent family background, and even though she had gone through quite a few changes, she still had money.
So, she spent very generously.
King Qi thought that he couldn't possibly let himself be outdone by her.
So, he had to buy as well!
After they finished buying, they were about to get into the carriage when they discovered a delightful pastry shop.
King Qi had bought pastries there before, and he thought that Suisui probably hadn't had the chance to taste them yet. So, he prepared to carry her over there.
The aroma also attracted Ren Concubine, who followed with the other two children, taking small steps behind him.
The fragrance also caught Suisui's attention, but her gaze turned towards the back.
She looked back for a while, then gently raised her hand and said softly, "Father, I want to drink that."
When children rarely asked for anything, King Qi was delighted and turned around.
Then he realized that it was a street-side tea house, mostly for pedestrians to rest and have a cup of tea.
To be blunt, the tea served by the royal servants was of better quality than what this tea house offered.
However, Suisui wanted to drink it.
Even if it were sewage water, King Qi would drink it without changing his expression.
It was just inferior-quality tea leaves; King Qi resolutely turned around and walked towards the tea house.
(End of Chapter)
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