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Chapter 419: Visiting the Lu Family
Chapter 419: Visiting the Lu Family
Upon mentioning the Duke of An's Manor, Princess Qi's expression turned slightly dazed.
The entire Duke of An's Manor was known for their loyalty and bravery, and aside from Feng You Tan, there were no other descendants in the main branch.
Feng You Tan's birth mother was also a valiant woman who, after her husband's death in battle, defended the border pass until she too perished in combat.
They departed when Feng You Tan was just three years old, still an innocent child who understood nothing.
However, the young girl still remembered the nation's grudges and her family's vengeance.
She also recalled the cruel reality of her mother's death on the battlefield, where even her remains couldn't be recovered.
The Emperor took pity on the young child, who had lost her family, and brought her back to the palace, placing her under the care of the Noble Consort and granting her the title of Princess.
The Emperor also made a public promise before the court officials that after Feng You Tan's marriage, one of her children would inherit the title of the Duke of An's Manor through their maternal lineage.
That battle was indeed a bloodbath.
Princess Qi still shuddered at the memory of it.
After the entire Duke of An's Manor perished valiantly, the southwestern kingdoms continued to encroach upon the borders.
Enraged, the Emperor dispatched the veteran Duke of Auxiliary, Elder Lord Lu, to the battlefield.
The Duke of Auxiliary was also known as the God of Slaughter, and upon arriving in the southwest, he swiftly took action without much talk.
He pushed back nine cities, breaking up the alliance of the southwestern kingdoms, turning their united front into scattered sand, and soon, each kingdom was conquered.
Today, some of those small kingdoms have been completely annihilated, and the few remaining ones have become vassals of other small kingdoms.
The surviving kingdoms have now sworn allegiance.
However, in the past year, perhaps sensing that the Duke was aging and had not been in the southwest for a long time, they have been making subtle moves.
Princess Qi couldn't help but feel a bit worried about this.
She wondered if there would be another war. Suixui listened for a while and understood that her sister, Yoyoyo, had an even more pitiful situation than her own.
At least Suixui still had her biological father, but Yoyoyo's parents had both perished in battle.
War...
Suixui had only heard about it but never experienced it herself.
The most significant battle she had witnessed was when mountain bandits raided her village.
Suixui didn't know if the battles at the border were similar.
Nevertheless, she didn't ask further, merely snuggling gently in her mother's embrace and whispering, "Next time I see Sister Yoyoyo, I'll give her a hug."
The young girl's thoughts were pure and kind, moving and comforting Princess Qi.
Princess Qi gently hugged Suixui and kissed her forehead, "Sister Yoyoyo will feel your kindness and comfort."
Suixui thought that Yoyoyo liked Fourth Brother.
Perhaps she would be happier if she received a gift from Fourth Brother on her birthday? With this in mind, Suixui soon expressed her desire to visit Fourth Brother.
The two families had always been close due to their genuine kinship.
Now, with the children's matters, their relationship had grown even closer.
Lu Yinsong had been able to get out of bed a few days ago.
Although his arm was still in a sling, his leg had mostly recovered.
However, while the wound had healed, his previous leg injury persisted, making walking impossible, and he still needed a wheelchair.
Nevertheless, Lu Yinsong's mental state had undergone a dramatic transformation.
He was no longer the despondent man who shut himself away, indifferent to the world.
The mere recovery of a hint of vitality brought immense relief to the Lu family.
When Suixui expressed her wish to see Fourth Brother, Princess Qi promptly sent a message.
The next day, Suixui happily visited the Duke's Mansion to meet Lu Yinsong.
Suixui arrived early, just as Lu Yinsong had finished his morning reading and was having his arm bandaged.
Upon hearing that his little sister had come, he smiled and looked at his younger sister, Lu Xuerou, "You've been saying that you wanted to see Suixui and hug her, haven't you?"
"Now that she’s here, would you like to join your brother?"
Lu Xuerou, wearing a veil: ...
Ah, why does her face break out in ugly pimples every time she eats zhuyu?
And they’re huge, red, and round.
Her mother said they look water-like and rather cute.
But they’re not symmetrical and are right by her lips, making them look really unattractive!
Lu Xuerou, who is very particular about her appearance, can’t stand looking like this, so she’s been wearing a veil recently.
She has been extremely careful.
But yesterday, she was just feeling hungry and wanted to taste a bit, and this morning, her face swelled up again.
This is killing her!
After being teased by Fourth Brother, Lu Xuerou screamed inwardly a few times and then said, neck stiff, "What am I afraid of? My sister won’t look down on me."
Others naturally wouldn’t easily look down on her.
But Lu Xuerou can’t stand herself!
Although she still has some reservations, Lu Xuerou still went out wearing her veil.
When the two arrived, Suixui was playing jump rope with Lu Yinxiao.
Suixui had never played before and was quite curious.
Lu Yinxiao wasn’t very skilled either.
He had only recently learned how to play, just to entertain his sister.
At that moment, the two of them were playing clumsily but surprisingly harmoniously.
Watching this scene, Lu Xuerou remained silent for a long time before she softly asked Fourth Brother, "Is that Seventh Young Master?"
The young master of their manor who is the most reserved and always holds himself in high regard?
Playing jump rope with someone?
Lu Xuerou even suspected her eyes were playing tricks on her and lifted her veil to take a closer look.
Lu Yinsong, however, was not surprised at all.
If it’s Suixui, it’s completely normal.
Who doesn’t like simple and sincere children?
Suixui just thought that since she liked them and got along well with them, she would play with them.
She didn’t consider anything else and had no ulterior motives; she was just a simple child.
Lu Yinsong found it very relaxing to be with Suixui.
Lu Xuerou, for various reasons, wasn’t particularly familiar with Suixui.
Seeing her younger brother playing so well with Suixui and even playing jump rope with her, Lu Xuerou felt a bit puzzled at first but then understood.
Her brother was at an age where he loved to play, and it was very normal.
The two siblings soon came over. Seeing Fourth Brother, Suixui’s spirit and vitality were much better than the day he fell off the mountain, and her face lit up with surprise and excitement, "Fourth Brother!"
Lu Xuerou, who had been following Lu Yinsong, had already taken off her veil, feeling embarrassed. The pimple by her mouth wasn’t actually that big, but she was so particular about her appearance that it seemed bigger and bigger the more she looked at it.
Suixui found Lu Xuerou familiar but didn’t remember her, so she turned to Seventh Brother for help, "Seventh Brother, Seventh Brother, who is the pretty sister?"
Lu Yinxiao, seeing Fourth Brother and his sister arrive, got up to greet them and then gently explained to Suixui, "That’s Sister Xuerou. You can just call her Sister."
Suixui obediently nodded, "Sister!"
The little girl’s sweet call and bright eyes looking at her immediately melted Lu Xuerou’s heart.
At that moment, she seemed to understand why her brother was so willing to play with Suixui.
Who wouldn’t like such a cute and lovely little girl?
Lu Xuerou quickly bent down and looked at Suixui, "Hello, Suixui. I’m Sister Xuerou."
(End of Chapter)
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