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Chapter 347: I Am Her Fiance!
Chapter 347: I Am Her Fiance!
Prince Qi: ?
I'm still alive, for heaven's sake!
Prince Qi nearly fell off his seat, and He the Elder shamelessly came over to forcibly appease him.
He felt exhausted and thought, Child, please don't make things difficult for your father!
Your father is just a low-ranking official; I can't withstand the pressure from a prince!!! When I get home, I'm going to teach that son of mine a lesson!
As He the Elder forcibly laughed and appeased Prince Qi, these thoughts ran through his mind.
The children continued to play and bicker as lunch was about to begin.
Although the He family had come to express their gratitude, they were still esteemed guests.
Thus, the prince's manor had also prepared a table of dishes to welcome them.
With guests present, it wouldn't do to have the children eat at the same table.
Hence, today's meal was served at separate tables.
The adults dined at one table, while the children were attended to by servants at another.
He Dai struggled to break free from Feng Xuanrui and the others, insisting on feeding Su Su.
"It's very reasonable for me to feed my fiancee; as her fiance, it's my duty to take care of her. Don't stop me!"
"She's my fiancee, so back off!"
...
Nowadays, He Dai had already put himself in the role of a fiance and was quite responsible in carrying out his self-appointed duty.
Feng Xuanrui: ...!
Just you wait, when you get home, I'll put you in a sack and teach you what it means to be a fiance.
Fiance your head!
At the adults' table, the atmosphere was pleasant and harmonious as host and guest enjoyed the meal.
At the children's table, it was a chaotic scene with food and children everywhere. He Dai was suppressed several times but kept getting back up.
However, in the end, he still didn't get to feed Su Su.
Su Su happily ate with Ren Shuhan's older sisters.
The little girls chatted excitedly, sharing secrets and occasionally reciting books they had memorized.
Shen Huatang, being the oldest, knew the most and shared appropriate topics with her younger sisters.
Liu Hemeng had a broader range of knowledge, so she also talked about things related to the common people.
However, she, too, knew that some things were not suitable for Su Su's ears.
The child was still too young for certain topics.
With the sisters gossiping, Su Su paid no attention to He Dai.
As for whether or not he would marry her? Su Su didn't understand, nor did she care.
She had her brothers to rely on.
Although lunch was chaotic, the children got along fairly well.
Mainly because...
He Dai was a real punching bag! thought Feng Xuanrui. Why didn't I notice this before?
Looks like I can call on him if I need help in the future.
It would be a waste not to call on someone so resilient and invite him to fight alongside me and share the burden.
He Dai only felt a chill at the back of his head, unaware that he had been marked.
After the meal, everyone chatted for a while before He the Elder politely took his leave.
Prince Qi and his wife personally saw them off at the door and returned to the manor after watching them depart.
In just this short while, Su Su had already been coaxed to sleep by her cousin.
Due to the hot weather, the four little girls couldn't sleep together.
Thus, Su Su slept with Liu Hemeng today.
Shen Huatang felt too warm and pulled Ren Shuhan's hand to the other side of the room.
Upon returning, Princess Qi was relieved to hear that the children were already asleep.
Prince Qi still remembered the little rascal's previous declaration of wanting to marry Su Su, and his expression remained unpleasant as he brought it up: "That rascal, he's still so young, but he has such grandiose ideas. How dare he think of marrying Guoguo? I'll break his dog legs."
Although Princess Qi was also uncomfortable with the topic, she couldn't help but smile and advise when she heard the prince's words: "There's no need to be so fierce. What if our Guoguo is willing?"
"As soon as these words left her mouth, Prince Qi's expression twisted in dismay.
He gritted his teeth and muttered, "Then after they're married, they can live next door to us... By the way, who lives next door to us?"
Before waiting for the princess's response, Prince Qi suddenly realized, "Oh yes, it's Prince Chu's residence. That's fine; I'll write him a letter and ask him to vacate the place."
Princess Qi: ...
Prince Chu has merely gone to his fief, he's not dead!
However, with the prince in such a heated state, the princess couldn't bring herself to dissuade him further.
As evening approached, Su Su had just bid farewell to Sister Mengmeng and the others when she noticed that He Manor had sent another carriage loaded with gifts as a token of their gratitude.
Knowing that Su Su was among those who had saved their lives, they had specifically chosen gifts suitable for children.
In fact, He Dai had also instructed the steward who delivered the gifts to convey a message: one of the boxes contained toys intended for his fiancee.
The steward was very understanding and didn't say much, fearing that he might incur the prince's wrath.
The steward thought to himself, given the prince's obsession with finding a daughter-in-law these past few years, if he dared to utter those words today, he would fear for his life!
Even if he made it out of the manor, he would still end up in a sack along the way.
So, to the fourth young master, please accept my apologies.
It's not that I don't want to deliver the message, but that I truly can't!
The steward politely delivered the gifts and offered well-wishes before taking his leave.
Since the gifts were specifically intended for Su Su, Princess Qi naturally had Aunt Xiang sort through them, and they were then sent to Su Su's courtyard.
The next day, a light drizzle set in, lasting for about a day and a half before giving way to clear skies once more.
The summer sun remained intense, and as soon as it emerged, the earth was scorched by its fiery heat, quickly drying up any traces of the rain as if it had never fallen.
Soon enough, the sixth day of June arrived.
On this day, the weather was clear and sunny, with a gentle breeze blowing and a warm, sunny dryness in the air.
Su Su woke up early and began to get ready.
Her hair still hadn't grown out, so elaborate hair accessories and crowns were out of the question.
Instead, she opted for an adorable little hat.
The hat was a shade of ginger, made from fabric bestowed by the palace, carefully sewn by Aunt Xiang.
It was adorned with various beautiful gemstones and delicate pearl tassels.
With the addition of the gemstones and tassels, the little hat instantly took on an air of elegance.
Su Su's outfit for the day was a sky-blue embroidered collared skirt and a matching sheer outer robe, with a luxurious dark green jade pendant at the waist. The long tassels of the pendant swayed gently with her movements, creating a luxurious aesthetic as they intertwined with the shades of her skirt and robe.
Su Su's attire and shoes for the day were all crafted by the Jinxiu Workshop.
The little hat was a unique creation by Aunt Xiang herself.
All the accessories were carefully selected by Princess Qi or bestowed by the palace.
After being nurtured in the manor for two months, Su Su had finally gained some weight, and her skin had become even fairer. With her exquisite and luxurious outfit, she seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.
Su Su no longer carried the frail and timid air she once had.
The child was growing, and thriving.
Seeing her like this, Princess Qi's eyes welled up with tears.
Her child was truly flourishing.
This brought immense comfort to the princess.
She gently caressed Su Su's plump cheeks and said with a choking voice, "My good child."
The Feng family brothers: That brat from the He family, just you wait, we'll get you back for this!
(End of Chapter)
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