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Chapter 296: Lu Yinxiao
Chapter 296: Lu Yinxiao
Sui Sui and her companions were coaxed and guided back.
Feng Youdan, still thinking about the previous matter, was soon distracted by Ying Zhi, who began recounting an interesting incident that had taken place while she was changing clothes earlier.
Feng Youdan listened with waning interest.
Before long, they unexpectedly encountered a young master.
Sui Sui walked beside Feng Youdan, her hand held securely by her companion. She listened intently to her sister's words, occasionally furrowing her brows in concern for the people mentioned in the story.
As they walked, Feng Youdan suddenly stopped, causing Sui Sui to halt as well. Turning to look forward, she found herself face-to-face with a young master's cool expression.
The young master appeared to be around the same age as Feng Xuanrui.
However, while Feng Xuanrui had a round-eyed, festive appearance, this young master had a cute, bun-like face. His pair of affectionate, peach-like eyes were subdued by his stoic expression, making them seem less colorful and charming.
Of course, it could also be because of his young age; he was still a child, and his eyes only conveyed a sense of attractiveness without any other discernible emotion.
He was taller than Feng Xuanrui, causing Sui Sui to tilt her head slightly upward to meet his gaze.
He was very handsome and well-groomed.
Sui Sui made these observations and formed a conclusion in her mind.
As they were not acquainted, she didn't know how to greet or address him appropriately.
Feeling uncertain, Sui Sui edged slightly closer to Feng Youdan, seeking a sense of security.
Sui Sui thought to herself that as a county princess, and with Yo Yo being a royal princess, their identities were quite noble, so perhaps they didn't need to easily bow or greet others.
As Sui Sui pondered this, she saw Feng Youdan straighten her back and greet with a clear voice, "Greetings, Third Uncle."
Ying Zhi respectfully bowed, "Greetings, Seventh Uncle."
Sui Sui: ?
Oh no.
Here we go again.
Second Brother and Fourth Uncle are the same person.
Now Third Uncle and Seventh Uncle are also the same person.
So, who should I call him?
Sui Sui's little head couldn't wrap around this conundrum.
Before she could speak, the young master in front of her raised his hand in response, "Greetings, Yo Yo and Qiao Qiao."
After the greeting, Lu Yinxiao looked at the unfamiliar Sui Sui and, recalling what his mother had told him earlier, hesitated slightly before cupping his hands toward Sui Sui and asking, "Is this Ming Xi?"
Ying Zhi remained silent, too timid to speak.
Feng Youdan was also a little nervous, her grip on Sui Sui's hand causing a slight perspiration.
Not wanting Sui Sui to feel afraid, she quickly adjusted her expression and whispered, "Yes, this is Ming Xi."
Feng Youdan wanted to add that it was also Sui Sui, but her mouth moved without any sound coming out, and she even nervously squeezed Sui Sui's hand a little.
Sui Sui's hand hurt a bit from the squeeze, and her adorable brows furrowed slightly.
However, since the young master had already greeted her, Sui Sui didn't know how to address him and looked at Feng Youdan with a blank expression.
Sensing Sui Sui's gaze, Feng Youdan gently swallowed and introduced in a low voice, "This is Lu Yinxiao, Lu family's... Third Uncle."
Feng Youdan intended to introduce him according to his actual position in the Lu family.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, her tongue twisted, and she ended up introducing him based on her own perception of their family connections.
Sui Sui, unaware of these intricacies, followed Feng Youdan's lead and respectfully greeted Lu Yinxiao, "Greetings, Third Uncle."
Lu Yinxiao didn't correct the misunderstanding regarding his position. He nodded slightly, his tone polite, "It must have been tiring for you."
Lu Yinxiao was aware that his sudden appearance had made Feng Youdan and Ying Zhi a little tense, and Sui Sui seemed confused about the situation.
Lu Yinxiao had no intention of disturbing anyone else, so he quickly bid farewell with a wave of his hand. "I'll go see Fourth Brother."
As soon as these words left his mouth, Feng Youdan instinctively loosened her grip on Sui Sui's hand, and her entire body visibly relaxed.
Ying Zhi was also able to quietly breathe a sigh of relief.
Lu Yinxiao didn't pay much attention to these subtle changes and soon continued on his way with his attendants.
Not long after, they apparently encountered Lu Furen, who was walking in the back.
Lu Yinxiao stopped to exchange a few words with his mother.
Feng Youdan anxiously turned her head to look, only to find Lu Yinxiao's keen gaze upon her, which startled her so much that she quickly averted her eyes and gently patted her chest. "My goodness, I didn't expect Third Brother to come to the back garden!"
Although Lu Yinxiao was young, he was exceptionally well-learned.
Many scholars had praised him for his strong aptitude and dedication to his studies, predicting a bright future ahead of him.
After the nightmare of Lu Yin's broken leg, the Lu family had not produced any outstanding young masters or ladies for a long time.
Therefore, when Lu Yinxiao began to show promise, Lu Dafu was overjoyed and his affection for this young master grew day by day.
At gatherings like this, Lu Dafu rarely missed an opportunity to showcase Lu Yinxiao, always keeping him by his side—it was both an expression of his esteem and a display of pride.
Feng Youdan had assumed that he wouldn't come to the back garden.
So, this encounter was quite unexpected.
Feng Youdan was truly nervous! The young master's erudition was truly formidable, causing her and her companions to tremble in their boots.
Moreover, Lu Yinxiao carried himself with an air of premature maturity. Despite being only nine years old, when he furrowed his brow, he was more intimidating than those old scholars, and his gaze was equally unnerving.
Thus, Feng Youdan was a little afraid of him.
Ying Zhi was even more scared!
Feng Youdan was fine; after all, they were of the same generation, and there was only a two-year age gap. Additionally, Feng Youdan was tall and robust, so she didn't feel as much pressure.
However, Ying Zhi was younger and four years Lu Yinxiao's junior. On top of that, Grandmother loved Lu Yinxiao, her grandson, very much. Whenever Ying Zhi encountered this seventh uncle, she would feel especially nervous and fearful.
Now that he had walked away, Ying Zhi finally breathed a genuine sigh of relief.
Sui Sui looked at her two sisters with a clueless expression, completely unaware of what was going on.
Feng Youdan didn't want to scare the young girl and gently straightened her little hat, smiling as she said, "Actually, if you think about it, it's a good thing. With this matter attracting Third Brother's attention, that wet nurse or nanny of his will probably be dealt with appropriately."
Ying Zhi listened and nodded in agreement.
Sui Sui was even more perplexed by what they were talking about.
However, this didn't stop her from continuing on her way with her sisters.
As for the brother with the somewhat intimidating gaze they had encountered earlier,
to Sui Sui, he was just a very handsome brother.
She had many handsome brothers around her, and he was just a little more handsome than the others. Sui Sui thought about it for a while and then put it out of her mind.
Perhaps she would forget all about it by tomorrow morning.
After playing for most of the day, the three little girls finally returned to the banquet hall.
Gatherings like this served not only as celebrations but also as opportunities to expand and maintain social connections.
Thus, after the feast was halfway through, everyone began to socialize and network.
Some chatted with familiar ladies of noble birth, exchanging pleasantries and sharing news.
Others were introduced by their acquaintances to new people to deepen their understanding of each other's families.
Usually, in such cases, the families of the young men and women involved were of similar status, and the purpose of these introductions was to assess potential marriage candidates. The families would subtly release information about their children, allowing them to interact and get to know each other a little better.
After Sui Sui had left for half a period, the Princess Consort of Qi became anxious and couldn't focus on her socializing. Her interactions were perfunctory, her mind elsewhere.
Now that she saw the girls returning, she quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
(End of Chapter)
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