Chapter 319: What Reputation Does She Have?
Chapter 319: What Reputation Does She Have?
Upon hearing that Shu Jie'er hadn't recovered yet, Prince Qi furrowed his brows in annoyance. "It seems like Duke Cheng can't keep it in his pants. Can't he control the women in his harem?"
It wasn't in Princess Qi's nature to meddle in other people's business, especially when it came to family matters.
However, the situation in Duke Cheng's household was a bit more intricate.
The Duke's wife was Princess Qi's cousin, and he was also the older brother of Consort Ren. This complex web of relationships made the two households closer than most others.
The problem was that Duke Cheng was indecisive and easily influenced. He was even better than Prince Qi at slacking off.
He muddled through his daily life in a daze and mostly ignored what went on in his harem.
While the current state of affairs could be blamed on the enmity between the previous generation, Duke Cheng's laissez-faire attitude had become unbearable.
It was no wonder that Consort Ren lost her temper and kicked up a fuss every time she returned to her parental home.
Hearing Prince Qi mention this, Princess Qi sighed helplessly. "Your Highness, the Duke doesn't take charge of his household. Most of the time, it's the Duchess holding everything together. My cousin has a lot on her plate, so it's inevitable that she can't manage everything."
Hence, others took advantage of this loophole.
After listening to her, Prince Qi rolled his eyes in displeasure.
He thought for a moment before asking in a low voice, "What if we let Ren Xiu go back and create a ruckus? She usually gets things done when she throws a tantrum."
Princess Qi disagreed. "…I don't think that's a good idea. If this keeps up, what reputation will Ren Xiu have left? Xiao Er is also at the age for marriage arrangements."
As a consort of the Prince's Manor, Ren Xiu held a different status compared to mere concubines.
Thus, as the mother of the second young master, she would definitely be taken into consideration during marriage discussions.
Prince Qi let out a cold laugh. "What reputation does she have? She even dared to hit me, so what's there to fear?"
That incident had happened a long time ago, but Prince Qi still seethed with resentment whenever he recalled it.
Princess Qi could only sigh helplessly in response, eventually relenting. "Then let her return to the Duke's manor?"
Prince Qi pondered for a moment before waving his hand dismissively. "Forget it, let's not bother for now."
After all, they couldn't rely on them for everything.
He didn't want to meddle in other people's affairs either!
With these thoughts in mind, Prince Qi held Suisui closer. "We're the good guys. Everyone else is a bad egg."
Suisui wanted to say that it was impolite for her father to speak that way.
However, since her father treated her well, she could turn a blind eye and pretend she hadn't heard it!
Thinking this, the little girl guiltily turned her eyes away, then snuggled into her father's embrace.
Prince Qi was overjoyed by his little sweetheart's affectionate display.
Turning to look at the two mischievous boys, he saw them picking their noses, comparing the size of their boogers. He instantly felt his vision darken.
Hell!
What are you two doing???
Stop it!!!
Prince Qi felt like the breath was stuck in his throat, and he had to struggle to keep from screaming.
When Princess Qi noticed his reaction, her temples throbbed visibly, and she could only lower her voice to reprimand them. "Xiao Liu!"
Feng Xuanrui, who had been playing with his booger a moment ago, instantly tossed it into his handkerchief. He then placed the handkerchief aside and sat quietly, looking like the picture of innocence.
Feng Xuanbin was a step slower, but his movements were smooth and practiced, indicating that he'd done this many times before.
Witnessing this scene, Princess Qi felt like her heart was being squeezed.
Don't do this to your mother!
I do teach you manners and etiquette!
This unexpected turn of events was indeed a surprise!
Prince Qi felt that such a scene was truly unbearable, and he was afraid that it would have a negative influence on his well-behaved precious daughter.
So, Prince Qi slightly turned his body away, still holding Suisui in his embrace, not allowing her to look up.
Suisui, oblivious to everything, thought that her father merely wanted to be close to her.
The little girl happily kicked her legs.
Princess Qi didn't want to reprimand the children in public, so in the end, she could only glare at them fiercely: "Behave! Don't play with everything you see!"
When Princess Qi didn't smile, her expression was still quite intimidating.
Moreover, the two children also felt guilty.
So, they quickly behaved themselves and sat quietly, nodding to indicate: "Yes, Mother, we will be good."
Princess Qi: ...!
You two are so full of it!
So angry.
But, she had to maintain her dignified etiquette.
Fortunately, the two children didn't cause any more trouble on the rest of the journey.
Otherwise, Princess Qi felt that she wouldn't be able to control her temper and would have to reprimand them publicly.
They set off early, so by the time they arrived at Lanruo Temple, it was still before noon.
After disembarking from the carriage, the servants went to settle in the guest rooms while Prince Qi and the others first went to the main hall to offer incense.
After offering incense, they could also listen to the sutra.
Prince Qi couldn't sit still, but since Suisui wanted to listen, he patiently held the child and sat there.
If it weren't for the child in his embrace, Prince Qi felt that he would have probably fallen asleep.
However, that was unacceptable! He was still holding his precious daughter, and since they were already there, his heart had to be sincere.
He must not fall asleep!
Thinking like this seemed to help quite a bit.
At least, while listening to the sutra, although Prince Qi didn't remember what he had heard, he felt that his soul had been purified by the Buddha, and his heart had become much calmer.
In any case, after it was over, he felt quite comfortable.
As noon approached, they also made their way to the dining hall for the vegetarian meal.
Prince Qi was a meat lover, and it was unusual for him to go without meat for a meal.
It was just that recently, Doctor Liu had advised him to pay attention to his diet. It wasn't that he had to eat vegetarian food, but he definitely couldn't continue eating rich and fatty foods like he used to.
It was manageable at the mansion, as there were still some meat dishes.
But here...
Well...
It was either green or white.
It was so bland that it made one's heart cold.
However, Prince Qi thought that he had to be sincere. For his precious daughter, he could eat this green and white vegetarian food, no matter what it was.
He could eat it! He would eat it!
Prince Qi gritted his teeth and ate a vegetarian meal.
Suisui was not picky and thought that everything was delicious.
Even though she had already tasted rare delicacies at the mansion.
But a child who had endured hardship would not easily complain about the food not being tasty.
Moreover, the vegetarian food at Lanruo Temple was indeed quite well-made.
Seeing Suisui eat with such relish, Prince Qi felt that his appetite had somehow returned.
Unknowingly, he had already eaten two steamed buns.
When he realized it, there was only a little bit of clear soup left in his bowl.
Prince Qi: ?
Huh?
How did I eat that?
How come I don't remember?
Prince Qi couldn't figure it out, so in the end, he could only attribute it to Suisui being too amazing!
He raised his hand and gently stroked Suisui's little ear.
Suisui, with her cheeks puffed up from eating, looked at her father in confusion.
Her adorable appearance made one want to kiss her little face rotten!
Such an adorable precious daughter was his daughter!
Thinking of this, Prince Qi thought: It's just eating vegetarian food. I can really eat it!
And I can listen to the sutra in the afternoon as well!
(End of Chapter)
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