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Chapter 291: Digging In Progress
Chapter 291: Digging In Progress
As the children dug, they veered off course.
By the time they realized it, they found themselves in a strange courtyard.
When Lu Lianrong recognized who lived in the corresponding courtyard, her expression changed slightly. She gestured to the children, "Let's change our digging path and not go forward."
Ying Zhi, who hadn't seen clearly whose courtyard it was, was enjoying the digging. Hearing Lu Lianrong's words, she pouted, "Little aunt, we want to dig here!"
Feng Youdan, equally stubborn, swung her little shovel vigorously, sending dirt flying everywhere.
Hearing Ying Zhi's words, she nodded eagerly, "Please, Sister Rongrong, let us dig here."
Lu Lianrong felt helpless. She pointed ahead, "If we go further, it's the Fourth Brother's courtyard."
As soon as these words came out, Feng Youdan, who had been swinging her shovel so hard that sparks flew, froze in her tracks.
Ying Zhi also quietly shifted her feet, unconsciously taking a step back.
Sui Sui, not understanding what was happening, stood there, holding her little shovel, looking around blankly.
Feng Youdan didn't want to back down. Stubbornly refusing to move, she wanted to say something, but fearing that her voice would disturb the people in the courtyard, she could only hold back, her face reddening as she looked around silently.
Ying Zhi also didn't want to admit defeat.
But...
Fourth Uncle...
No, absolutely not!
That was someone they couldn't afford to provoke.
Ying Zhi retreated a step, wanting to say something, but ultimately kept quiet.
Lu Lianrong could tell that they were scared, but too stubborn to admit defeat.
She sighed softly, pointing to the side, "Let's dig over there instead."
Both Feng Youdan and Ying Zhi obediently followed Lu Lianrong's direction and started digging.
Sui Sui didn't understand why they had suddenly changed direction, but she figured that as long as she followed her sisters, she was doing the right thing!
Digging was so much fun!
Sui Sui loved it.
And this little shovel was so interesting.
Sui Sui thought that when she returned to the palace, she would ask her father to help her get a little shovel like this one.
She wanted to help her mother weed the worms and insects from the flower beds.
She would be so helpful!
The little girls quickly changed directions.
Feng Youdan's eyes darted about, her thoughts unclear.
Children were full of ideas and their minds wandered, so even if Lu Lianrong noticed something amiss, as long as they didn't do anything, she couldn't say anything.
So, for the time being, she let the children create a ruckus.
After digging a little further, now at a safe distance from the Fourth Prince's courtyard, Lu Lianrong was called away.
Probably, some young girls from another mansion were creating a disturbance, and they needed her to go over and help mediate the situation.
Even though she was young, she was from the main family, and during events like this banquet, if any troubles arose, someone from the main family had to step in.
Her great-aunt was busy socializing, and her eldest sister was likely occupied as well.
Lu Lianrong was worried about leaving the children unattended, so she carefully gave them instructions before finally leaving with reluctance and frequent backward glances.
Sui Sui happily waved goodbye to Sister Rongrong.
Soon, the three little girls resumed their digging.
In the process, due to their enthusiastic digging, Ying Zhi got sand in her eyes and had to go rinse them.
She walked with her eyes closed, guided by a servant, and even as she left, she couldn't help but reassure Sui Sui, "Sui Sui, don't worry, I'll be back soon!"
Sui Sui happily nodded, "Okay, Sister Qia Qia."
Ying Zhi felt that this nickname was perfectly fine, as she was older and thus a sister to Sui Sui.
Feng Youdan, listening from the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Wrong, wrong! Her generation is younger than yours; she should call you 'little aunt'!"
Sui Sui: ?
Sui Sui looked perplexed. Although she understood the concept of generational differences, it was difficult for a child to fully grasp. She instinctively felt that since Qia Qia was older, she was undoubtedly her sister.
Why would it involve the issue of generational titles? Sui Sui wondered.
Seeing Sui Sui's confused state, Feng Youdan couldn't help but smile. She leaned closer to Sui Sui and explained, "Starting from the top, the Grand Princess is our grandaunt. Her children, along with your father, the Emperor, and the Qi Prince, are all of the same generation. The next generation includes the children of your father's uncle, who are of the same generation as us. Their generation is younger than ours, so they should address us as 'aunt.' However, that sounds too formal and makes us feel old."
Feng Youdan scrunched up her face, dissatisfied with the complexities of generational titles.
However, such matters involving etiquette and propriety had to be addressed formally. She thought that since Sui Sui seemed unaware of these nuances, it would be a good idea to teach her.
But then, a mischievous idea popped into Feng Youdan's mind, and she added, "I won't teach you for free. You have to pay tuition."
At these words, Sui Sui nodded obediently, indicating her willingness to learn.
Having secured her agreement, Feng Youdan pointed to a nearby courtyard and challenged, "Now, if I ask you to go to that courtyard, would you dare to go there?"
As soon as these words left her mouth, Toward Aunt's heart skipped a beat.
The situation with the Fourth Prince of the Lu family was unique, and they couldn't afford to make a mistake. She had already considered that if the Princess of Sunnyvale truly forced Sui Sui to enter, she would have to intervene, even if it meant facing the consequences together.
Sui Sui, unaware of the intricacies involving the Fourth Prince, looked at the courtyard and then back at her sister, nodding innocently, "Okay."
After her agreement, Sui Sui thought for a moment and added softly, "But shouldn't we knock first? It's polite to get permission before entering someone's courtyard or home."
Sui Sui had been learning about etiquette and manners recently, and she was eager to apply her newfound knowledge.
Feng Youdan brushed off Sui Sui's concern with a casual wave of her hand, "Knocking is no fun. We'll sneak in quietly."
Sui Sui: ?
She whispered, her confusion evident, "Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
Feng Youdan nonchalantly shrugged, unconcerned, "I'm a princess, so what's there to fear? I'll go first, and you follow me."
Toward Aunt: ...
I don't know whether to stop them or let them go ahead.
If I stop them...
The princess intends to go as well.
If I don't...
Given the Fourth Prince's situation...
She really feared provoking them and having Sui Sui traumatized again! Toward Aunt's conflicted expression betrayed her inner turmoil.
The maid attending the Princess of Sunnyvale sighed, seeing the struggle on Toward Aunt's face. She whispered, "Let them be; we can't stop them."
The young princess had a strong personality, and any attempts at persuasion often had the opposite effect. Sometimes, the more you tried to dissuade her, the more determined she became to do the exact opposite.
The maid had come to terms with this reality and had learned to lie down and accept it.
It didn't matter anyway; the Empress Consort would clean up the mess afterward.
Additionally, given the Princess of Sunnyvale's unique status, as long as she didn't cause any significant trouble, the Emperor would likely turn a blind eye, pretending not to notice.
(End of Chapter)
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