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Chapter 81: Chicken Noodle Soup
Chapter 81: Chicken Noodle Soup
Queen Consort Qi felt sorry for Suishu, and hearing a child not being picky, she gently shook her head: "Suishu, if you like something, you have to be brave and say it. You have a mother and brothers; there's nothing to be afraid of. There's plenty of food and provisions in this mansion; all you need to do, Suishu, is to eat and drink."
"Be brave and speak up!" Lele also encouraged Suishu in this way.
But, Suishu's culinary experiences had indeed been limited.
All she could think of were the dishes that Doctor Liu had treated them to along the way.
Among those dishes, there were some delicious ones that Suishu couldn't even remember the names of.
Now, she only vaguely recalled that there was a particularly tasty soup.
Meeting Queen Consort Qi's expectant gaze, Suishu cautiously spoke up: "...I want to eat noodles."
Hearing Suishu's words, Queen Consort Qi smiled as she caressed the child's soft face: "Well then, let's have noodles."
As they spoke, Feng Xuanbin had already rushed in.
The little chubby boy couldn't keep up and had cried all the way.
Now, as he entered, he was simultaneously panting and wiping his tears.
The more he wiped, the more aggrieved he felt, and eventually, he couldn't hold back and burst into loud wails.
Seeing this, Aunt Qiu quickly went over to soothe the child first.
It was easy to placate the little chubby boy; offering him two candies made him happy enough to wipe his own tears.
Feng Xuanbo, who came in later, had run so much that his face turned pale.
He had never had a robust constitution since birth, and among all the young masters in the mansion, he was the most slenderly built.
This short sprint had nearly taken his life.
Seeing Feng Xuanbo's pale face, Queen Consort Qi felt both helpless and sorry: "Why did you run so fast? Quickly wipe your sweat."
At this time, they also dared not give the children water directly, lest they chug it down without restraint and end up drinking themselves to death.
Aunt Qiu instructed Haitang and the others to hold the teacups and help the young masters regulate their breathing while also feeding them small sips of water.
Seeing that the children were being taken care of, Queen Consort Qi also felt relieved and proceeded to feed Suishu water.
After a bout of fuss, they finally managed to soothe the children.
Although everyone was a little disheveled, well, they were still children, and moreover, they were in their own mansion, so there wasn't much to be concerned about.
At this hour, the sky also darkened, signaling that it was time for dinner.
After Feng Xuanbo and the others tidied up, they gathered around Suishu.
At one moment, they examined Suishu's hair, and at another, they scrutinized her little face.
Children's skin was originally soft and tender, and Suishu's skin had only turned rough due to a lack of protection in the past.
Now, with just a little nourishment, her skin became soft and smooth to the touch.
Who wouldn't like that?
Indeed, as soon as Queen Consort Qi loosened her hold, the children swarmed forward.
Feng Xuanrui was rather unresigned and kept emphasizing: "She's my sister!"
Feng Xuanbo nonchalantly waved his hand: "We're blood-related brothers; your sister is also my sister."
Feng Xuanrui furiously raged for a moment, then raged again, and finally conceded to join everyone in caressing his sister's face.
The way children caressed a face was different from adults.
Their curiosity was heavier, and compared to caressing, it was more like pinching.
Feng Xuanbo still knew how to be gentle. He lightly tugged a little, afraid that Suishu would feel pain, and soon after, he let go.
Sometimes, when he felt that his grip was too heavy, he would also gently massage Suishu to alleviate the sensation.
Feng Xuanbin was younger and didn't understand the concept of force. He simply imitated his fifth brother.
A tug here, a pinch there...
Suishu's face immediately turned red, and her tears welled up in her eye sockets, as if they would fall at the next second.
Witnessing this scene, Feng Xuanbin felt guilty and didn't dare to speak. He kept his hands properly by his sides and stood there without daring to move.
Feng Xuanrui noticed that his sister's face had turned red, and he glared at Feng Xuanbin.
Feng Xuanbo also felt quite helpless and gently helped Suishu massage her face: "You don't understand your own strength, so don't randomly pinch. How painful is it for Suishu?
Feng Xuanbin didn't dare to touch Suishu again and could only watch longingly.
After a while, Feng Xuanbin quietly asked Suishu, "Sister, can Seventh Brother touch your head?"
The little bald head with a layer of green stubble felt amazing.
He thought, "Surely a little touch won't hurt?"
Suishu's face had been pulled and pinched painfully earlier, and she had almost cried.
However, her brother had said that although Seventh Brother was a bit simple, he was a good person.
Suishu thought that it wasn't something she couldn't endure.
With that in mind, she obediently leaned forward and said, "Seventh Brother, go ahead."
At that moment, Feng Xuanbin's heart was filled with warmth and gratitude.
He thought, "What a wonderful sister! She gives me whatever I want."
Feng Xuanbin was so touched that his eyes turned red. This time, he carefully reached out and gently poked Suishu's head.
He poked once, and it didn't turn red.
He poked again.
Still, it didn't turn red!
I'll poke!
I'll poke, poke!
I'll keep poking!
Feng Xuanbin was having the time of his life.
However, he took it too far and ended up pushing Suishu back several steps.
Feng Xuanrui had been discussing with Feng Xuanbo about where to take Suishu the next day.
Feeling Suishu move, the two of them turned their heads simultaneously.
Being older, Feng Xuanbo reacted faster, grabbing Suishu's hand with one hand and stabilizing her posture before turning to look at Feng Xuanbin.
Feng Xuanrui had already sent a deadly glare at Feng Xuanbin from the very beginning.
Being stared at by his two brothers, Feng Xuanbin was so scared that he dared not move.
Queen Consort Qi, watching from a distance, also refrained from interfering.
She believed that as long as things didn't get out of hand, it was better to let the children resolve their issues themselves.
If adults intervened too much, it might make the children feel uncomfortable around each other.
Feng Xuanbin admitted his mistake and was criticized and educated by his two brothers.
Seeing that Suishu didn't seem to mind, the children finally proceeded to have their dinner.
The kitchen had specially prepared chicken noodle soup, steamed eggs with minced meat, and other stir-fried dishes for the children.
Among the dishes, there was also roasted lamb, which was a favorite of the children.
Even Feng Xuanbo, who usually preferred light and bland food, couldn't resist eating several pieces.
Suishu only ate one piece.
While she did enjoy meat, she liked the chicken noodle soup even more.
The soup had been slowly simmered throughout the day, resulting in a rich and fragrant broth. After removing the excess oil, only a delicate and savory flavor remained.
The addition of chewy and tender noodles, along with white cabbage hearts, added a refreshing taste to the soup.
The cabbage hearts, having absorbed the essence of the soup, were soft and sweet. Each bite offered a combination of the chicken's freshness and the vegetable's natural fragrance, complemented by the smooth and slippery texture of the noodles.
Suishu savored the soup with half-lidded eyes, thoroughly enjoying the delicious meal.
This chicken noodle soup was exceptional! It was even better than all the noodle soups she had eaten during her journey combined! Suishu loved it so much that she didn't care much for the roasted lamb anymore.
Each of her three brothers offered her a piece of lamb, but she only ate the one given by Feng Xuanrui.
The rest of the time, she indulged in the delicious and flavorful noodle soup.
The portion of noodle soup was not large, as it was meant for children and overeating might not be good for them.
There were other delicacies on the table as well, and it would be a waste to only focus on one dish.
However, Suishu's appetite was not big to begin with, and after the noodle soup and a piece of lamb, she couldn't eat much more.
After the meal, there was also a dessert of sweet and smooth almond curd.
Suishu rubbed her round little belly and looked at the curd with its sweet and tempting flavor, feeling conflicted.
"I can't eat anymore, really!" she exclaimed.
(End of Chapter)
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