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Chapter 86: Fourth Brother is Very Pretty
Chapter 86: Fourth Brother is Very Pretty
Seeing Feng Xuancai's actions, Suisi quickly imitates him and bows, "Hello, Third Brother. I am Suisi."
Observing the little girl's awkward gesture, Feng Xuancai doesn't laugh but gently reaches out and ruffles Suisi's hair, "You have such beautiful eyes, Suisi."
Feng Xuancai speaks the truth. The first thing that caught his attention about the little girl was her eyes.
Suisi feels a bit embarrassed by the compliment. She purses her lips and moves closer to Feng Xuanrui, her voice soft but clear, "Third Brother is handsome too."
Hearing this, Feng Xuanrui replies with a hint of sourness, "Then what about older brother? Isn't older brother handsome?"
Hearing her older brother's question, Suisi quickly responds, "Handsome! Older brother is the most handsome!"
These words feel a bit disingenuous.
After all, it's quite obvious to anyone with eyes which brother is more handsome between Feng Xuancai and Feng Xuanrui.
However, Suisi's perception is filtered through the lens of a loving older brother.
So, to her, her older brother is undoubtedly the most handsome!
Satisfied with this response, Feng Xuanrui puffs out his little belly and proudly raises his eyebrows at Feng Xuancai.
His expression seems to be saying, "Third Brother, I'm still the best, right?"
Feng Xuancai doesn't intend to argue over such matters. He smiles and then gestures for Feng Xuanjie to join them.
It is at this moment that Suisi notices that there seems to be another older brother?
The servants accompanying the brothers are dressed similarly in blue, although there may be slight variations in the style of their garments.
Feng Xuanjie, like his brothers, is attired in fine clothing, and he naturally stands out among them.
However, he had been standing behind his brothers, and his presence was not immediately noticeable.
Suisi had noticed him at first but then completely ignored him while talking to the third brother.
Now, with the third brother's prompt, Suisi's attention shifts towards this other brother.
The moment she lays eyes on him, she can't help but exclaim, "This older brother, he's so pretty!"
As soon as these words leave her mouth, Feng Xuanjie's face turns red. He had taken a step forward but now retreats, shrinking back behind Feng Xuancai.
Seeing his reaction, he seems to be a bit shy?
Feng Xuancai feels helpless and gently tugs on his sleeve, "Suisi is like family. What are you afraid of?"
Feng Xuanjie has a slender build and an androgynous appearance, giving off a very delicate impression.
At first glance, it's challenging to discern his gender.
And that is why Suisi finds him so pretty.
Seeing this older brother's reluctance to meet her gaze, Suisi worries that she might have said something wrong. She quietly pulls on Feng Xuanrui's sleeve, her face filled with anxiety.
Feng Xuanrui wouldn't bear to see Suisi distressed, so he quickly explains, "It's alright. Fourth Brother is just timid and not good with words. He'll get used to you soon enough."
Feng Xuanjie, still being pulled by Feng Xuancai, nervously steps forward. His eyes, like those of a puppy, look at Suisi pitifully for a moment before quickly averting his gaze. His voice is muffled as he greets her, "Hello, Suisi. I am your Fourth Brother."
As soon as he finishes speaking, he darts back behind Feng Xuancai.
Feng Xuanjie is a year younger than Feng Xuancai, but he is significantly shorter, his height similar to Feng Xuanrui's. Once he shrinks back behind Feng Xuancai, he almost disappears from view.
Feng Xuancai feels a bit exasperated and smiles as he tries to make up for his fourth brother's behavior, "Suisi, Fourth Brother is just shy. Don't take it to heart."
Suisi shakes her head obediently, "It's alright, Fourth Brother. Hello, I am Suisi."
Hearing this, Feng Xuanjie pokes his head out from behind Feng Xuancai and gently nods to indicate that he understands. Then, he slowly withdraws back into hiding.
The scene was somewhat comical, but since Suisi didn't understand this kind of humor, it was left to the system to chuckle to itself for a while.
They had already been creating a ruckus here for quite some time. Haitang reminded them that it was time for breakfast, so the brothers stopped their idle chatter and gestured for Feng Xuanrui to lead Suisi ahead while they followed.
Feng Xuanrui held Suisi's hand as they walked, pointing out the sights and features of the manor.
"We returned to the manor rather late yesterday, and I still had to speak with Mother Empress." Feng Xuanrui explained. "So, I didn't have a chance to show you around."
"Now that we finally have some free time, I can tell you all about it." He continued, his eyes fixed on the dining hall up ahead. "The manor is quite vast; we might not be able to see everything in a single day."
When Feng Xuancai and his brothers arrived, the concubines had just finished their morning greetings and were about to head out. Upon encountering the young masters, the concubines paused to greet them politely.
A group of beautiful aunties approached, and Suisi felt her eyes widen at the sight.
Moreover, the aunties smelled so nice!
She walked alongside Feng Xuanrui, her eyes darting from one auntie to another.
There were a total of five concubines who had come to pay their respects that day.
Leading the group was Auntie Wen, a slender woman with a pale complexion, exuding an air of delicate beauty. She was Feng Xuanjie's birth mother, and upon seeing her son, she merely pursed her lips and nodded slightly without asking any questions, continuing on her way.
The other aunties followed close behind or walked by her side.
Bringing up the rear was Auntie Su, twisting her waist as she held a handkerchief to her face. Upon catching sight of Suisi, she covered her mouth with the handkerchief and smiled, her eyes curving like crescent moons. "Oh my, is this the little girl who returned to the manor with you all yesterday?"
Without waiting for a reply, Auntie Su sized Suisi up and down, commenting, "You're quite a delicate and pretty one, aren't you?"
As she spoke, she reached out to touch Suisi, but a sharp glance from Feng Xuanrui stopped her in her tracks.
Auntie Su embarrassingly withdrew her hand, laughing as she teased, "Sixth Young Master is so protective already? Well, it's only natural, considering how beautiful this young lady is. It would be a shame not to keep her for yourself, wouldn't it?"
As soon as these words left her mouth, the expressions of the Feng brothers darkened.
The concubines who had been walking ahead subconsciously came to a halt, their gazes toward Auntie Su filled with a mix of complexity and pity.
Queen Qi, who had been on her way to the dining hall, turned back upon hearing the commotion. Just in time to hear Auntie Su's words.
Upon hearing them, Queen Qi felt her temples throbbing.
In that moment, she understood why Doctor Liu sometimes chanted the Great Compassion Mantra through gritted teeth.
It was to curb one's murderous intent!
Suisi didn't understand what "keeping her for himself" meant.
But Feng Xuanrui did.
Even though he hadn't experienced the ways of the world, how could he not know when his father, the emperor, had taken in so many concubines?
On many occasions, they had overheard casual jokes and comments that had given them an insight into such matters.
'Keeping her for himself' referred to taking her as a concubine.
How could Feng Xuanrui not explode upon hearing such a suggestion?
He pulled Suisi protectively behind him and was about to step forward and give Auntie Su a couple of well-deserved punches!
But Queen Qi's timely reprimand stopped him in his tracks. "Xiao Liu!"
Feng Xuanrui's hand, which had been at his side, was already clenched into a fist, ready to strike.
Hearing his mother's voice, he restrained himself, turning back with a hurt expression on his face.
(End of Chapter)
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