Chapter 378: The Handsome Seventh Brother
Chapter 378: The Handsome Seventh Brother
Su Su wanted to taste every drink.
However, her tiny stomach couldn't hold much, and she could only take a few sips before feeling full.
Even if it was sour or sweet, she enjoyed it all.
Even though she had experienced hunger before, she now cherished food with a stubborn determination.
However, Su Su understood that overeating would make her uncomfortable.
So, in the end, she obediently chose the perilla drink and sipped it slowly.
On the other side, Feng Youdan indeed took the opportunity to sneak into Lu Yinsheng's courtyard, just as Ren Shuhan had guessed.
It was his birthday, yet he hadn't made an appearance.
Due to the special circumstances, everyone understood, especially since they were all relatives.
However, Feng Youdan wouldn't give up until she saw him in person.
Moreover, she had a special gift for him.
Feng Youdan, accompanied by her aunt and maidservants, quietly made her way over.
Their intention was quite obvious, and the Lu servants had surely taken note.
However, Lady Lu had given instructions to let the children be, so the servants pretended not to notice.
Feng Youdan successfully arrived at Lu Yinsheng's courtyard.
She wanted to crawl through the dog hole, but unfortunately...
It was blocked.
It was blocked so thoroughly that she had crawled halfway through before realizing she couldn't get in!
This greatly disappointed the little girl, but she refused to give up.
Then, Feng Youdan changed her approach and went to knock on the door instead.
Unfortunately, Lu Yinsheng didn't open it.
In the end, a dejected Feng Youdan placed the military strategy book she had prepared at the gate and said loudly, "Second Brother, this is the military strategy book I prepared for you. I know that the chances of your leg healing are slim, but Second Brother, you can't let your talents go to waste. You can still write military strategy books, summarize your experiences, and share your brilliant insights. Second Brother, I believe in you!"
"Second Brother, Second Brother!"
...
Taking advantage of his absence, Feng Youdan boldly shouted many words of encouragement.
By the time she finished, she was a little out of breath and had to stop.
The gate remained still, showing no signs of opening.
This made Feng Youdan feel very dejected.
She thought that she wouldn't be able to see her Second Brother today.
Although she had expected this outcome, she still felt a bit disappointed.
However, Feng Youdan didn't want to force the issue.
It was understandable that Second Brother was upset and didn't want to see anyone.
Feng Youdan left with a heavy heart, glancing back repeatedly as she walked away.
Unfortunately, even as Lu Yinsheng's courtyard disappeared from her line of sight, she didn't catch a glimpse of him opening the door.
Feng Youdan changed into a new set of clothes and tidied herself up before returning.
Seeing the young ladies drinking, she joined them, but her heart wasn't in it.
Ren Shuhan guessed that she probably hadn't seen Lu Yinsheng and was feeling sad, so she didn't ask further.
Su Su, on the other hand, didn't understand. She thought that Yo Yo had gone to take a nap and had now woken up to join them for snacks and drinks.
Just as she was about to say something, Lu Xinrou, who had somehow squeezed her way over, smiled and said, "Could it be that Her Royal Highness is feeling upset because she didn't get to see Fourth Brother? Oh dear, there's nothing we can do about it. That's just how Fourth Brother is. Her Royal Highness, please don't be angry."
The young girl's tone sounded odd, given her age.
Su Su tilted her head in confusion, looking at her with a sense of strangeness.
She was curious and wondered, "Who is this?"
As she didn't recognize Lu Xinrou, Su Su turned her head to look at her brother instead.
Only then did Feng Xuanrui notice Lu Xinrou, and he found her somewhat familiar, yet not quite. He then turned to look at Feng Xuanbin.
Feng Xuanbin: Huh?
Me? I was just drinking and didn't pay attention to anyone.
Feng Xuanrui, seeing that he was unreliable, turned to look at Ren Shuhan.
Feeling Feng Xuanrui's gaze, Ren Shuhan also felt a little pressured.
However, she didn't avoid the topic and smiled as she introduced, "That's our second cousin, Lu Xinrou."
Out of politeness, Su Su was about to greet her, but then Feng Xuanrui placed a plate of sugar-coated plums in front of her, instantly capturing the little girl's full attention.
Forgetting about the new 'second cousin', Su Su was completely focused on the tantalizing plums before her.
Even before tasting them, she could already feel her mouth watering.
These plums would surely taste amazing!
Su Su was so captivated by the food that she paid no heed to anything else.
Feng Youdan was feeling down, and to make matters worse, she was met with a sarcastic remark.
Facing Lu Xinrou's slightly provocative gaze, Feng Youdan responded with an arrogant side-eye, delivering a cutting remark, "I heard your mother was sent to the countryside to retire. How enviable to be sent off to retire at such a young age."
Without waiting for Lu Xinrou's response, Feng Youdan continued with a smile, "It's truly admirable to be able to retire so early in life."
Who doesn't know how to throw shade? Feng Youdan thought to herself. I grew up in the palace, and these petty tactics are nothing new to me.
Lu Xinrou was pierced right in her heart, and her expression turned sour.
Her birth mother was He Yin'er, and at the beginning of the month, she had been sent away to the countryside.
For the rest of her life...
Unless her two brothers amounted to something, there was little chance her mother would ever be able to return to the mansion and enjoy any privileges.
Otherwise...
She feared that her mother would have to spend the rest of her days in the countryside until old age.
Lu Xinrou had a strained relationship with her mother, but she knew that without her mother's protection, life as a concubine's daughter in the mansion would be difficult.
Just as she was trying to put these thoughts aside, Feng Youdan's sharp words cut deep, and Lu Xinrou's heart sank. She wanted to say something back, but then a familiar voice that also struck fear in her heart suddenly spoke from behind, "Second Sister, what are you doing here?"
Hearing Lu Yinxiao's voice, even Su Su and the others were startled.
Su Su had wondered about this handsome brother before but quickly forgot about it amidst all the eating, drinking, and playing.
Now that she saw him again, she felt a little excited. Her round eyes shone with curiosity and liveliness, and although her voice was unintentionally loud, it was especially clear due to the surrounding silence.
"Handsome Seventh Brother!" exclaimed Su Su.
With these words, the expressions of those present varied.
Lu Xinrou, who had been cowering in fear just moments ago, now turned her head in surprise, looking at Su Su with a mixture of shock and disbelief, as if asking: How dare you?
Feng Youdan, too, was astonished by Su Su's boldness. She turned her head, her eyes widening as she stared at the little girl.
Feng Xuanrui never expected his sister to make such a comment and was left stunned as well.
The others present wore similar expressions of surprise.
After all, in the eyes of these children, Lu Yinxiao was a sacred and mysterious figure.
As an academic genius, he always carried an aura that made it difficult for them to look directly at him.
And now...
Someone had dared to call him "handsome" to his face.
Ah...
What a brave little child!
(End of Chapter)
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