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Chapter 302: Returning to the Manor
Chapter 302: Returning to the Manor
Queen Qi still felt a sense of affection and protectiveness towards Shu Jie'er.
Bringing her back to the manor to be a companion to Su Su and removing her from the strife within the manor was actually a good idea. It would allow Lu Xinglan to focus on the battle ahead without any worries.
As for Meng Fu...
Queen Qi pondered for a moment before speaking, "Why don't we bring Qiu'er or Dong'er here? It wouldn't be fair to show favoritism."
The two nephews of Lady Meng, the Concubine, were still quite young. Meng Junqiu was only eleven, and Meng Jundong was even younger at seven years old.
However, at this age, they had already started their education, and joining the small classroom would be beneficial.
Queen Qi, while reluctant to turn the small classroom into a place of favoritism, had initially done so to counter Carriage Concubine and those aligned with her.
She was extremely considerate towards Concubine Ren and Concubine Meng, especially since Ren Fu was somewhat related to the royal family through marriage.
As for the two sons of Lu Xinglan, it would be inappropriate to bring them over. The younger son was already fourteen and currently studying at Qingyun Academy.
Moreover, even if Queen Qi offered to take them in, she knew Lu Xinglan wouldn't agree.
To be honest, even though she was their aunt, Queen Qi didn't particularly like that child. He was just too naughty! Just hearing his name gave her a headache, and she feared that if he entered the manor, she would spend all her time mediating his disputes with the other children.
Upon hearing this, King Qi found it reasonable.
Most importantly...
The Meng family was well-educated, and having them tutor the academic underachievers of the manor was a good idea.
With these thoughts in mind, King Qi nodded, "I'll ask the Mengs later which one they'd like to send over. If they send both, it'll be too crowded, and it might disturb our little Guai Guai."
Whether it was a large or small number of people, Queen Qi wasn't particularly concerned.
Moreover, the young masters of the Meng Manor were indeed very gentle and polite, which was likely a reflection of their family's values.
Thinking about the matters of the Duke of Chengguo's manor, Queen Qi nodded, "Do you want to go to Concubine Ren's place tonight to comfort her and prevent her from rushing back to her family in a fit of emotion?"
After saying this, Queen Qi remembered the pregnant Concubine Guo, which made her slightly hesitant.
She wanted to take care of both of them, but she had to prioritize.
King Qi, on the other hand, didn't mind where he went.
After all, he would be sleeping soundly regardless of who he slept with.
He also had to soak in a medicinal bath tonight.
Thinking about this matter, he felt like drawing his sword and going to the heavenly prison.
King Qi grit his teeth and said in a low voice, "I wonder how the trial of the Carriage Clan is going. If not, I'll have to ask tomorrow."
Regarding this matter, Queen Qi didn't say much.
Instead, King Qi shifted the topic back to education, "By the way, you should look into the arrangements for the Song Manor. I recall that both Little Fatty and Kuan'er have started their education in the manor and haven't gone to the academy yet, right?"
Even if the King hadn't mentioned it, Queen Qi would have made the necessary arrangements.
As the Queen, she still had some authority in these matters.
Now that the King had brought it up, Queen Qi nodded gently, "Yuang'er is just six years old, so he hasn't entered the academy yet. Kuan'er is eight, and his second uncle does intend to send him to the academy, but his second aunt is a bit reluctant to let him go."
When children were too young, it was natural for their mothers to be hesitant about letting them leave home. Moreover, they could still receive an education within the manor, so there was no rush to send them away just yet.
Upon hearing this, King Qi couldn't help but laugh, "That's right! Little Fatty Yuang'er, so the names we give our children really matter. Look, because we named him Yuang'er, he really became round. So, our little Guai Guai must be obedient, soft, and adorable."
Upon mentioning his beloved Guai Guai, King Qi's entire being seemed to glow with pride and adoration.
Although his nephew had been teased, Queen Qi didn't seem to mind and instead looked gently at the sleeping Su Su.
Her Su Su was indeed obedient and adorable.
The carriage rocked gently as they made their way back to the manor. As soon as it came to a stop, Su Su woke up.
The journey hadn't been too long, but the little girl clearly hadn't slept well. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and gazed at her father and mother, remaining still for a long while without making a sound.
King Qi's heart ached at the sight, and he couldn't help but call out to his precious daughter, "My dear Guai Guai, stay awake for a bit. Let's have some porridge before we sleep again, or else you might get hungry later in the night."
Su Su wasn't particularly hungry, as she had indulged in many delicious dishes at the banquet, and her mother had ensured she ate well.
As a result, Su Su's little stomach was still quite full.
However, she couldn't resist the temptation of having her father feed her.
But after only a few sips, her eyes drifted closed once more.
King Qi's heart melted, and he asked for a warm wet towel to gently wipe Su Su's face. He then carefully tidied her up and asked Aunt Xiang to change her into a sleeping gown before placing her back in bed.
The child had played all day and was truly exhausted.
Not just Su Su, but Feng Xuanrui as well. When he woke up, he had a bit of morning grumpiness about him and wasn't in the best of moods.
After returning, instead of having porridge, he opened his eyes sleepily, glanced at the people around him, and then signaled for Qing Shan to carry him back to bed.
Feng Xuanbin slept even more soundly and had to be carried back by the young servant, Qing Shun.
Feng Xuancang and the others were older, so they fared a little better. They managed to stay awake during the journey and maintained a level of clarity upon their return.
However, even they didn't last long after drinking some porridge, and they all retired to the South Courtyard to sleep.
King Qi gazed at Su Su's sleeping face for a while before reluctantly making his way to Concubine Guo's courtyard.
Queen Qi was concerned about Concubine Guo, but as Su Su was asleep, she couldn't bring herself to leave her side. So, she suggested that King Qi go to Concubine Guo first to comfort her and reassure her, encouraging her to rest and take care of her pregnancy. After that, he could visit Concubine Ren.
Although King Qi was reluctant to leave Su Su, he eventually steeled himself and went to see Concubine Guo.
Concubine Guo had just finished dinner and was listening to her aunt reading a book to her.
Coming from a humble background, she hadn't received much education herself.
It was only by sheer luck that she had married into the Qi Manor, otherwise, the hardships of her life would have been clearly laid out before her.
And so, Concubine Guo didn't want her child to go through the same struggles.
Even if it was just to recognize a few more characters...
And so, she endured the tedious process of listening to her aunt read, hoping to gain some knowledge.
To be honest...
She didn't understand a word, and her brain felt like it was about to explode.
But when she heard that the King was coming, she hurriedly put away her things, feeling nervous and flustered.
King Qi simply wanted to pay a visit. Previously, the Queen had intentionally kept him in the dark, not wanting him to know that Su Su had once mentioned that Concubine Guo was carrying a boy.
However, during Feng Xuanrui's slip of the tongue, King Qi had naturally found out the truth.
King Qi, who had desperately wanted a daughter, now felt his obsession slowly fading away.
He tried his best to maintain a calm and neutral mindset towards the unborn child.
King Qi even went as far as to comfort himself, thinking that having a son wasn't a bad thing.
After all, when Su Su grew up, she would have seven older brothers and a younger brother to protect her.
That would be wonderful too.
(End of Chapter)
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