Chapter 303: Custard Pudding
Chapter 303: Custard Pudding
Qi Wang and Guo Yin'er were truly not well-acquainted.
Their relationship spanned only a few years and a handful of nights spent together.
Thus, as he sat there, aside from inquiring about her daily meals and well-being, and asking about her pregnancy and Liu Doctor's advice, he struggled to find other topics of conversation.
Fortunately, Qi Wang didn't stay too long, as the awkward atmosphere was grating on him.
Seeing the prince leave, Aunt Yuan feared that Guo Yin'er, being emotionally sensitive during her pregnancy, might start overthinking things. So, she quickly suggested in a low voice: "It's not long since the princess stabilized her pregnancy. It might not be good for the prince to stay at this time. If the princess wishes to continue listening to the book, I can read it to her."
Upon the prince's departure, Guo Yin'er felt only a twinge of disappointment.
Hearing Aunt Yuan's suggestion, she pushed aside her thoughts about the prince.
She thought, "Studying is truly difficult! But for the sake of the child, I shall continue listening."
Her brain couldn't possibly explode from this.
Guo Yin'er gritted her teeth and then nodded to Aunt Yuan: "Please trouble yourself, Aunt."
Aunt Yuan bowed slightly: "Princess, you flatter me."
Soon, the gentle sound of reading filled the room once more.
Even before coming to see Concubine Ren, Qi Wang had already arranged for all the necessary medicinal bath items to be prepared.
Concubine Ren was pinching her nose with a disgusted expression: "Must the prince insist on taking a medicinal bath in my chamber? The scent of the medicine is so strong. Why not move to Meng Xinyu's chamber next door?"
Qi Wang had just arrived when he heard Concubine Ren complaining about him.
This infuriated him, twisting his expression, and after striding in, he pointed at Concubine Ren and huffed: "Ren Xiu, don't go too far!"
Concubine Ren hadn't expected to be caught red-handed, and she smiled awkwardly: "Oh, Your Highness is here."
After speaking, Concubine Ren seemed to remember something, and she glanced behind Qi Wang before asking: "Hey? Didn't Your Highness go to Guo Yin'er's place?"
Qi Wang: ...
He wouldn't bother arguing with a fool! He wouldn't bother arguing with a fool!
Reassuring himself thus, he finally felt a bit better.
Qi Wang pointed in the direction of the medicinal bath: "I'll go there first."
Concubine Ren saw that he was avoiding her question, and she rolled her eyes: "Go, go, go."
Qi Wang was displeased by her tone: "Are you calling a dog?"
Concubine Ren turned her back to him, making it clear that she didn't want to pay him any mind.
Qi Wang: ...
Forget it, he thought. Anticipating that Concubine Ren might explode later, Qi Wang decided not to provoke her further.
When night fell and quiet enveloped the manor, Qi Wang lay on the bed with Concubine Ren and finally told her about Shu Jie'er's illness.
As expected, Concubine Ren exploded: "Let me see who dares! Who's trying to stir up trouble when there's nothing to be done? Who is it?"
Concubine Ren climbed out of bed that very night, preparing to return to her family home to teach someone a lesson.
Qi Wang's temples were throbbing, but he could only gently persuade her: "Don't rush, please. The princess said she has a new arrangement. Hear her out."
Hearing that the princess had made arrangements, Concubine Ren finally calmed down, her face cold as she looked at Qi Wang.
Qi Wang: ?
What's that look in your eyes?
Upon hearing that Shu Jie'er would be allowed to come to the manor's small classroom to study, Concubine Ren lifted her chin and pointed to the neighboring courtyard: "What about that side?"
This referred to Meng Concubine's side.
Qi Wang nodded: "There's an arrangement for that as well. Rest assured."
Hearing this, Concubine Ren felt much more at ease.
However, Qi Wang was afraid that Concubine Ren would also bring over her unruly little nephew, so he specially reminded her: "Just have Shu Jie'er come over alone. Leave Nan Ge'er behind."
Ren Zinan was a good-for-nothing playboy who caused nothing but trouble.
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Qi Wang truly disliked Ren Zinan.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Ren bristled, "You want to bring him here, but I don't want to! Not only do you dislike him, but I dislike him too!"
Not even the 'aunt' filter could save Ren Zinan from his good-for-nothing behavior.
As she had gone to bed early the previous day, Su Su woke up early the next morning.
After visiting the bathroom and freshening up, she was carried by Queen Consort Qi towards the dining hall.
The steward of Zhuangzi had sent over various fresh ingredients early that morning.
There was fresh milk for breakfast, and the kitchen had prepared steamed eggs with milk.
Once the milk was rid of its pungent smell, only a rich aroma remained, perfectly complementing the tender and soft eggs. It was a satisfying dish.
Children often enjoyed this smooth and soft way of eating.
Queen Consort Qi had mentioned this to Autumn Aunt earlier, so as she carried Su Su towards the dining hall, she described it to her in a soft voice.
Su Su had woken up with an empty stomach that morning.
Hearing about the steamed eggs with milk now made her mouth water.
The first thing she said to Feng Xuanrui was, "Brother, we're having milk eggs for breakfast!"
Feng Xuanrui didn't understand, but he always responded promptly to his sister, "Okay, I'll ask the cows to lay eggs right away!"
Feng Xuanbin was also puzzled, tilting his head to the side as he asked, "Don't cows give birth to calves? How can they lay eggs?"
Feng Xuanrui thought about it and realized it was a problem.
However, he figured Father would know what to do.
Su Su quickly waved her hands, "No, no, not cow eggs, milk eggs!"
Feng Xuanrui understood, "Oh, steamed eggs with milk, that's delicious, but we need to drizzle lots of honey on it. I like it sweet."
Su Su started salivating at the thought of something sweet, and she nodded along, "Me too, I want it like Brother's!"
When Qi Wang arrived, Su Su was already in the Queen's embrace, eating her steamed eggs with milk.
Hearing her father's movements, she lifted her head, her eyes curved like little crescent moons as she greeted him, "Father, good morning!"
Qi Wang had soaked in a medicinal bath the previous day, and his body felt much more relaxed now.
Seeing her sweet smile, his mood improved even further.
He strode forward and opened his arms towards Su Su, "Little one, come, let Father hold you."
After saying this, Qi Wang also explained to the Queen, "The child is heavy, just hand her to me, you focus on eating."
Queen Consort Qi:...
Everyone knew Su Su's weight, didn't they?
However, as Qi Wang was in a good mood, the Queen didn't want to dampen his spirits, so she generously handed the child to him.
Qi Wang held Su Su in one arm and held the bowl of steamed eggs with the other. After ensuring that the bowl wasn't too hot, he began to feed Su Su small mouthfuls.
Feng Xuanrui watched from the side, his eyes full of envy. Qi Wang noticed this and teased him, "Little Six, do you want someone to feed you too? Do you want to sit on Father's lap?"
Feng Xuanrui was about to explode, "No way!"
He wanted to feed his sister, not be fed by his father.
He was a little adult now, not a baby anymore!
Feng Xuanbin joined in, "Me neither, Father, you stink!"
Qi Wang had soaked in a medicinal bath and was also wearing a medicinal pouch. Although he had some psychological barriers against using the pouch, he endured it as it was prescribed by the imperial physicians to improve his health.
The medicinal scent wasn't too strong, but the children didn't like it, and Feng Xuanbin honestly expressed his opinion.
Qi Wang felt both angry and helpless, and finally, he raised his hand and gave Feng Xuanbin a light tap, "You little rascal, talk less and eat more."
(End of Chapter)
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