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Chapter 82: Almond Curd
Chapter 82: Almond Curd
The Princess of Qi couldn't help but want to laugh as she watched SuSu's adorable little frown, her eyebrows furrowed in a cute show of dilemma.
She sighed softly in her heart: Children are so adorable when they don't understand anything!
Once they grow up, it's hard to say.
Looking at Feng Xuanbin, then at Xiao Liu...
Not wanting to see the young girl in a difficult position, the Princess of Qi spoke gently, "SuSu, if you can't eat it, take a couple of sips first to taste it. If you like it, we can have more tomorrow."
Feng Xuanrui had already started drooling when the almond curd was brought in.
Having been away from home for over a month, he had been craving the delicacies from the estate.
Now that the food was here, he intended to savor it properly.
Thinking about eating, for a moment, he forgot about his sister.
Hearing the Princess's voice, Feng Xuanrui turned his head and smiled, "Yes, if you can't eat it, just taste it. If we like it, we can have more tomorrow, and we have more than just almond curd. We also have osmanthus soup, jasmine soup, and when summer comes, we'll have sweetened milk snow and ginger honey water. They're all so sweet and delicious!"
Feng Xuanbin had already taken two big mouthfuls.
Hearing Xiao Liu speaking, he was afraid of being left behind and hurriedly swallowed before raising his head to say, "Yes, yes, yes! When summer comes, that's when it's truly comfortable! We'll have so many more things to eat, but my favorite is still the golden tangerine balls. Hehe, they're especially sweet. Eat one, and your teeth will ache from the sweetness!"
Feng Xuanbo had been quietly listening while occasionally glancing at SuSu.
Hearing Feng Xuanbin boasting about the golden tangerine balls, Feng Xuanbo thought for a moment before speaking softly, "Sister, don't listen to him. No matter how sweet it is, we should still eat in moderation. Your baby teeth are still growing, and even if you eat too many and spoil your teeth, you can still get new ones. But when you grow up and your adult teeth come in, if you spoil them, you can't get new ones!"
Speaking of teeth, Feng Xuanbin, who had recently gone through the experience of his baby teeth falling out and being replaced by adult teeth, suddenly covered his mouth.
After all, not all of his adult teeth had grown in yet!
Thinking back to how his baby teeth had turned black from overindulging in the past, he still felt afraid!
Thankfully, thankfully, his teeth had fallen out and been replaced.
He still had teeth to use.
But, the golden tangerine balls were truly delicious!
If the Princess of Qi heard this, she would probably sigh and say, "How could they not be delicious? They're made with a pound of tangerines and half a pound of honey."
Hearing her brothers encouraging her to taste it, SuSu also felt quite tempted.
Here, no one would fault her for eating too much, nor would anyone think that having a sweet tooth was something to be ashamed of.
SuSu picked up the spoon with ease and obedience, taking a very small sip.
As soon as the curd touched her tongue, SuSu's eyes lit up.
Those lively and sparkling eyes made one's heart feel warm and soft.
The Princess of Qi watched from the side, her gaze transfixed.
She thought that at first, she had only pitied this child's unfortunate circumstances.
But now, the more she looked, the more she felt that...
Damn it, wasn't this her long-lost daughter?!
This was her daughter!
So adorable and well-behaved, who could resist reaching out to touch her?
The Princess of Qi tried to restrain herself, but she couldn't help herself. She gently reached out, using the handkerchief she held to lightly wipe SuSu's cheek.
In truth, SuSu's face wasn't dirty.
The Princess of Qi was merely finding an excuse for her actions.
Feeling the Princess's gentle action, SuSu obediently tilted her head, allowing the Princess of Qi to wipe her cheek.
Princess of Qi: ...!
Done for, she had fallen!
Damn it, who had taken her daughter away all those years ago?
Thinking carefully...
Oh, my apologies.
She had never given birth to a daughter.
Thinking of this, the Princess of Qi's heart twinged with sorrow.
However, it's fine if you didn't give birth to her.
Who says you can't raise a child if you didn't give birth to them?
Watching as SuSu's eyes, clear and innocent like a fawn, gazed at her, the Princess of Qi gently used the back of her hand to caress the child's cheek, her expression filled with tenderness, and her voice soft and warm, "If you can't finish it, then don't force yourself. Tomorrow, have them brew some tea for you to drink instead."
The Princess of Qi had consulted with Doctor Liu.
SuSu's health had been poor due to her difficult past, and her constitution tended towards the cold.
Logically speaking, she shouldn't be drinking tea.
However, if it was a warming red tea, she could drink a small amount.
The Princess of Qi thought to herself that there were quite a few people in the manor who knew how to brew tea.
The tea leaves were mostly just for show, and the key ingredients were actually the various additives used when brewing the tea.
She racked her brains, trying to remember what it was that supplemented qi and blood...
Longan and jujubes were definitely a must, right?
What about bird's nest?
The Princess of Qi felt that her knowledge was too limited. After putting the children to bed, she would have to consult Doctor Liu.
SuSu obediently took only two sips, and her little stomach was already feeling full. She really couldn't drink any more.
She put down her spoon obediently and sat there waiting for her three brothers.
Feng Xuanrui and SuSu had been traveling for most of the day and were already feeling drowsy.
Although Feng Xuanbin was still energetic, he was also concerned about his sixth brother and sister.
So, when the Princess of Qi tentatively suggested, "How about we head back to sleep?"
The children nodded obediently.
As the temporary oldest brother among the three, Feng Xuanbo took responsibility for leading his younger brothers back.
Aunt Qiu was worried and insisted on accompanying them to send the children back to the South Courtyard.
Feng Xuanrui was reluctant to leave. He kept looking back, his eyes fixed on SuSu, "Sister, you really don't need me to stay with you?"
Hearing these words, SuSu gently pressed her lips together, feeling a bit reluctant, but...
It wasn't much.
Mother had said that she was a young lady, and even if she wanted to sleep, she should do so with Mother by her side.
Now that she was still young, it didn't matter much.
But when she grew up, it definitely wouldn't be appropriate.
They would all need time to adjust.
Mother had also said that her brothers were still children themselves and couldn't take good care of her.
So, it was better for Mother to look after her.
Mother...
SuSu had no memories of her birth mother.
Her impression of her mother came from the other children in the village and her aunt.
Although her aunt often beat and scolded her, she treated her cousins well.
SuSu longed for her brothers' company, but she also couldn't help looking forward to having a mother.
She thought that she must be a greedy and bad child!
SuSu didn't want to refuse her brother, but she also couldn't help but do so.
Finally, feeling guilty, she glanced at Feng Xuanrui and said in a small voice, "Brother, good night."
Hearing his sister's words, Feng Xuanrui's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled.
He continued to look back as he walked, only turning away after a long while, and then followed Aunt Qiu towards the South Courtyard.
Along the way, Feng Xuanbin couldn't help but gloat, "Hehe, my sister said good night to me. Oh dear, I'm such a scoundrel. I forgot to say good night to her! I must go back and say it!"
Feng Xuanrui's heart was already heavy, and upon hearing these words, he rolled his eyes, "Oh please, she calls you Seventh Brother, so when she says 'brother,' who do you think she's referring to? It's obvious, isn't it?"
After these words, Feng Xuanbin pouted, feeling a bit like crying.
Feng Xuanbo sighed softly from the side, "Ah, I really should have chased after you to Qingzhou back then. That way, I could have met my sister earlier. If that were the case, who knows, maybe she would have called me 'brother' instead."
The second update will be at 7 pm.
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