Chapter 30: The Desire for a Home
Chapter 30: The Desire for a Home
Su Su's fear spread to Feng Xuanrui.
This only served to anger the young boy further, and he shouted while holding his waist, "I dare anyone to take my sister away from me!"
Sun Ronglin, accustomed to being doted on, had a kind heart but a willful and outspoken tongue.
He was just a child, devoid of cunning, and spoke his mind.
Hearing Feng Xuanrui's words, Sun Ronglin's competitive spirit was ignited, and he too held his waist and puffed out his little round belly, shouting, "I'll take her! I want this sister, too!"
Sun Governor:...!
Be quiet this instant!
Sun Fu shook with a forced smile, pulling his grandson back.
Sun Ronglin saw his grandfather pulling him and began to struggle. He waved his arms and shouted, "Grandfather, I want a sister! I want a sister!"
Beside them were a pair of twin boys, Sun Ronglin's cousins, who were about the same age, both eleven years old but with younger birthdays.
Seeing Sun Ronglin's struggle, they joined in, "Grand-uncle, grand-uncle, please agree! We like this sister, too!"
Feng Xuanrui:???
Don't be too outrageous!
Such a scene left Su Su bewildered.
She looked left and right, then shrank behind Feng Xuanrui.
The children's scuffle ruined most of the river lanterns, making it impossible to release them anymore.
Moreover, the pressing issue at hand was not about the river lanterns.
It was about Feng Xuanrui's displeasure and Sun Ronglin's reluctance to leave, resulting in the two boys wrestling once more.
Finally, Prince Qing could not bear to watch, so he stepped forward, grabbed one in each hand, and forcibly pulled them apart.
Even so, Feng Xuanrui and Sun Ronglin remained defiant, kicking and punching the air.
"Let go of me! I want my sister!"
"You're lying! The sister is mine!"
"No! The one I like is mine!"
"You're talking nonsense! I clearly found her first!"
......
The two boys, held by Prince Qing, showed no signs of fear and continued to argue.
Su Su was worried about her brother, although she was also quite afraid of Prince Qing, as this uncle was truly intimidating!
However, her concern for her brother overcame her fear of Prince Qing.
Su Su took small steps forward, gently tugged at Prince Qing's clothes, and was about to speak when Prince Qing turned his head.
The cold, stern gaze frightened Su Su, causing her to shrink back a step.
However, seeing her brother still struggling, Su Su gritted her teeth and asked in a small voice, "... Brother will be in pain. Won't you let him go, please?"
After speaking, she hesitated and glanced at Prince Qing, his fierce gaze causing her to retract her neck.
She thought of what Lele had said—when asking for something, one must have an attitude!
With these thoughts in mind, Su Su plucked up the courage, and her voice, tiny like a mosquito, said, "Please, Uncle Prince Qing."
The little girl's voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of coquettishness.
Prince Qing, a veteran of the battlefield, had sharper senses than most.
Even if Su Su spoke in a breathy voice, he could hear her clearly.
Seeing the little girl's fear yet courageous act of tugging at his clothes to plead for Feng Xuanrui, Prince Qing silently sighed.
What a good child!
Although the Chen family was inhumane and had not taught their children properly,
at the very least, she had not grown up twisted.
With this, he could rest assured in bringing her back to the capital.
Prince Qing originally wanted to discipline the two noisy children, intending to give them each a sound beating to make them listen.
However, facing Su Su's lustrous eyes, Prince Qing's heart softened.
Prince Qing considered the situation. These were just children, after all. "Alright," he said, his voice softening. "I'll let you off this time, but next time, there will be consequences."
With that, he gently set the two boys down.
But before Prince Qing could reprimand them, Sun Fu and Doctor Liu stepped in, wisely separating the two children.
Seeing that his sister wasn't going with him, Sun Ronglin lay down on the ground and threw a tantrum.
The little chubby boy dramatically flung himself on the ground, crying at the top of his lungs, "I won't go back! Unless my sister comes with us, I'm not leaving! I want my sister, I want her!"
Upon seeing their cousin's behavior, the Qiu twins joined in, mimicking their older cousin.
Sun Fu: ??
I've lost all face to be standing here!
However, his eldest son had been married for over a decade, and this was their only precious child.
The entire family doted on Sun Ronglin, especially his wife.
If she found out about this, Sun Fu estimated that he would get an earful from his wife!
With his brain buzzing from his grandson's cries, Sun Fu reluctantly stepped forward to negotiate with Prince Qing, "Your Highness, it seems that these children are quite destined for each other. Would you grace us with your presence at our humble abode today?"
Now that Sun Fu had brought it up, Prince Qing had already wrapped up the main matter, awaiting only the final touches before returning to the capital.
Hearing this proposal, Prince Qing found it difficult to refuse.
Moreover, it wasn't ideal to let the children continue bickering here.
Although Sun Ronglin could be willful at times, he wasn't a bad child.
Earlier, when reason was explained to him, the little chubby boy sincerely apologized.
Reflecting on these thoughts, Prince Qing nodded in agreement, "Very well, you've troubled me."
Sun Fu repeatedly waved his hands, "No, no, it's our honor to have Your Highness grace us with your presence."
Feng Xuanrui had been protectively standing behind Su Su, engaged in a verbal spat with Sun Ronglin and his cousins.
But then, he realized...
Hey, they can all play together now?
Feng Xuanrui immediately became alert, warily eyeing Prince Qing, "Royal Uncle, when I return to the capital, can I bring my sister with me?"
In response, Prince Qing nodded amenably.
She was a good child, and her pitiful background made her all the more endearing.
Whether it was the Qi Manor or Doctor Liu's residence, they could easily provide for another child.
Su Su's identification records had already been reported to the county a couple of days ago.
Thus, Su Su was now effectively a non-person.
However, that was only an issue for common folk. For someone of Prince Qing's stature, it was a non-issue.
Having received the answer he desired, Feng Xuanrui proudly lifted his head, shooting a triumphant glance at Sun Ronglin before turning to face Su Su, "Sister, rest assured, I will definitely take you back to the capital."
A smile spread across his face as he continued, his voice filled with confidence and bravado, "When I promise something, I always deliver."
The question of her ultimate belonging had been a constant worry for Su Su.
Now that she had received confirmation, the anxiety in her heart finally found peace.
She nodded earnestly, her expression a mix of seriousness and cuteness, "Mm, I'll go home with Gege."
The concept of 'home' held a profound allure for Su Su.
Going home with her brother added anticipation and longing to the mix.
In this moment, Su Su felt like she was the happiest child in the world!
If all the hardships she endured were for the sake of finding a brother who would take her home, Su Su wouldn't mind experiencing them all over again.
With anticipation and warmth, the bitterness of her struggles faded into insignificance.
I want to go home with my brother
—Su Su's Journal
(End of Chapter)
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