Chapter 324: Savior
Chapter 324: Savior
After comparing fried grasshoppers to deep-fried grasshoppers, Suisui found that the deep-fried ones tasted better. They were more aromatic than the way she used to eat them. So, she decided to bring some for the Queen Mother to try.
She set out with her brothers, and after frying a plate, they eagerly rushed towards the Queen Mother's courtyard.
Prince Qi trailed behind them, his hands spread out protectively, afraid that Suisui might trip and fall as she ran.
Prince Qi wanted to carry her, but he was also concerned that if she didn't walk, her legs might weaken. In the end, he reluctantly let Suisui walk on her own.
Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin also ran swiftly, and the little fatty Feng Xuanbin broke into a sweat on the way.
However, sweating did not affect their speed.
The two brothers were even faster than Prince Qi.
Prince Qi: ?
Am... Am I feeling unwell?
No, he can still run!
However, while the children running looked adorable, it might seem a bit bullying for an adult to do the same.
So, it was better to walk slowly.
Walking was good as it allowed him to protect Suisui better.
Otherwise, if he really ran, Suisui's short little legs would definitely not be able to keep up.
As he watched Suisui's quick, bustling figure, Prince Qi couldn't help but smile softly.
His obedient and well-behaved daughter was so adorable!
Just as Princess Qi was about to say a few words to Wei Yongmei, she heard Suisui's voice.
Her originally gentle expression softened even further, and in that instant, a warm and benevolent maternal aura seemed to emanate from her.
Wei Yongmei keenly felt this subtle change.
To be honest, she was truly envious.
She had naturally seen Suisui before and knew that it was this little girl who had timely rescued her brother from the rockery.
Wei Yongmei turned her head, and her eyes, filled with gentle warmth, looked towards the savior of her brother.
Wei Mingqiao had already lowered his head and did not intend to say more.
But at this moment, he couldn't help but lift his head and look back.
He...
...recognized this voice.
That day, in the rockery, he had been engulfed in flames and was almost unconscious.
Then, a clear and crisp voice reached his ears.
"Someone's here."
As he floated in and out of consciousness in the sea of fire, he faintly heard these two words.
He actually couldn't remember much after that, as his mind was in a state of chaos.
Wei Mingqiao seemed to have also smelled a very delicate fragrance that day, but his memory of it now was vague.
However, what remained clear in his mind was this voice.
It was only afterward that he learned that his savior that day had been the young princess of the Qi Wang Manor.
Rumor had it that she was a lucky child.
After all, being the only princess of the Qi Wang Manor was indeed fortunate.
At the very least, her days were much better than his own.
Having not seen his little savior earlier, Wei Mingqiao felt a bit disappointed.
But now, hearing Suisui's voice again, his heart stirred with a mix of indescribable anticipation and joy.
He quietly turned his head and saw Suisui, her face lit up with a sweet smile, as she ran in holding a small plate. Behind her, warm and gentle sunlight filtered through, gently settling along the path that the little girl's figure had made, as if paving a long, luminous path.
Wei Mingqiao couldn't quite describe how he felt in that moment.
He just felt that...
...his savior seemed especially dazzling.
She stood in the light, and even he, hidden in the shadows, felt illuminated by her radiance.
Wei Mingqiao felt his heart skip a beat, and he subconsciously raised his hand to gently press down on it.
Suisui happily ran in, holding the plate.
Upon entering, she noticed that there was a guest with the Queen Mother, and this made her feel a little embarrassed. However, she still cheerfully held the plate and said, "Mother, please try this. It's so crispy and fragrant!"
Princess Qi had been in a delightful mood upon hearing Suisui's voice.
But when she saw the plate of grasshoppers that the children had brought before her, her vision went dark once more.
The reason she hadn't gone looking for the children was to avoid these insects!
There was no way she could eat them!
But when she met Suisei's expectant gaze, Queen Qi contemplated...
"What the heck, I'll just go for it?"
Queen Qi knew that she didn't have a big appetite and probably wouldn't be able to eat these grasshoppers.
So, he took a few steps forward and gently picked up Suisei, helping her to calm her breathing as much as possible, while saying in a gentle voice, "Suisei, don't worry. It's almost time for lunch, and if Mother eats these now, she might not be able to eat her lunch later and will be hungry by then."
Upon hearing this, Suisei realized that this was indeed the case.
"Every time before lunch, Mother doesn't let us eat too many snacks, in case we don't eat our lunch properly."
After listening to her father's explanation, Suisei nodded obediently and said, "I understand now, I'll fry some more for Mother later in the afternoon."
Queen Qi:...!
That's way too obedient!
Queen Qi took a sharp breath, and King Qi couldn't help but want to laugh, but he restrained himself in the end.
While comforting Suisei, he glanced at Wei Yongmei and Wei Mingqiao.
When Wei Yongmei noticed King Qi's gaze, she quickly pulled Wei Mingqiao to bow to the king.
King Qi didn't want to make it difficult for the children and soon waved for them to get up.
However, after getting up, Wei Mingqiao knelt down again and knocked his head on the floor three times to express his gratitude.
This action startled King Qi, but thinking about what had happened that day, he understood that the boy wanted to thank him for saving his life, so he didn't stop him.
Suisei, tilting her little head, didn't understand and looked at Wei Mingqiao in confusion for a long time before finally exclaiming, "That's the brother from that day!"
Wei Mingqiao was surprised that Suisei had recognized him, and this brought a smile to his face, but he dared not make a sound, so he just stood up straight and stood to the side, not daring to lift his head.
Because of what Suisei had said, King Qi took another glance at Wei Mingqiao and noticed his frail build, indicating that his days in the mansion had not been pleasant.
Despite this, there were still rumors in the capital praising Xiao Xu's virtue.
He didn't know which of those people had their eyes closed, or perhaps they were deceived by Xiao Xu's tactics, creating a favorable impression for herself?
Even so...
It wouldn't be that easy for Xiao Xu's biological son to vie for the position of the heir.
After all, the position of the heir required a request for enfeoffment, and at that time, His Majesty would have to consider carefully.
Wei Mingqiao was the eldest and legitimate son, so unless he was gone, no one else would qualify.
Xiao Xu probably had this in mind.
Realizing this, King Qi furrowed his brows and unconsciously thought of Chesi, who was still in the imperial prison.
He wondered if that poisonous woman had died yet.
Wei Yongmei also felt uncomfortable staying longer, so she soon bid farewell.
Queen Qi smiled and asked Aunt Qiu to see them out.
As he watched the siblings walk away, King Qi finally retracted his gaze and said in a low voice to the queen, "That Wei family kid... he doesn't seem like someone with simple thoughts."
As he spoke, his eyebrows drooped slightly, and he glanced at Suisei, implying that she should not play with children with deep intentions.
If they had ill intentions and led Suisei astray or hurt her, they would deeply regret it!
The second update will be at 7 p.m.
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