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Chapter 96: Ying Zhi
Chapter 96: Ying Zhi
A young and delicate maiden, like a gust of refreshing wind, gracefully drifted by.
Sui Sui gazed at the faint pink figure, her eyes trailing with envy and admiration.
Nestled in Aunt Qiu's embrace, she craned her neck to get a better view, eventually murmuring softly, "What a beautiful young lady."
Beautiful and free, just looking at her brought joy.
Sui Sui liked her.
Even the system seemed to favor her.
Sui Sui's voice was not loud, and others didn't pay much attention, but Princess Qi heard her.
If it weren't for the presence of the Grand Princess, Princess Qi would have turned to Sui Sui and said, "If you like, we can run free too."
With so many places in the estate, there's no limit to where we can run and play.
However, with the Grand Princess still here, Princess Qi didn't want to be impolite, so she ultimately suppressed her urge to make the suggestion.
After the lively maiden ran off, a young master slowly emerged from the carriage.
Unlike the other young masters who rushed out with vigor, this one took his time, leisurely stepping out and carefully holding onto the edge of the carriage as he descended.
But when he jumped down, he lost his balance and took a big tumble.
The young ladies who had run off earlier couldn't help but turn back at the commotion.
"Second Brother!"
"Second Brother!!"
"Little Second!"
The children's voices rang out, and among them, the young lady Sui Sui had been admiring had the loudest and most distinctive voice.
Even in the midst of all the voices, Sui Sui could easily pick out her unique, resonant tone.
Hearing that voice, Sui Sui snuggled closer to Aunt Qiu and whispered, "That sister has a nice voice too."
To be so captivating and speak so boldly.
Her mother must love her dearly.
Sui Sui felt a twinge of envy.
Although she now had a mother too, she...
She still didn't dare to speak so loudly.
The Grand Princess was giving her a headache with their mischievous antics.
Hearing Sui Sui's voice, she glanced over curiously and asked, "Who is that?"
The Grand Princess wondered if the Qi Wang Manor had finally selected a young girl to be engaged to their young master.
But soon, she felt that something wasn't quite right.
Hadn't Qi Wang listened to the feng shui master and taken his concubines to another courtyard to diligently try for a daughter?
In the Grand Princess's opinion, if you don't have the fate for a daughter, then don't bother forcing it.
Wasn't having seven sons enough?
Why go to such lengths for a daughter?
Just look at the young lady in their manor...
She was more mischievous than all her brothers combined! Every day, she caused some sort of ruckus, keeping everyone on their toes.
So, what was so great about having a daughter?
Moreover, the young master of the Qi Manor was already seven or eight years old, right?
After all these years, if there hadn't been any signs of pregnancy from the women in the inner court, wouldn't Qi Wang have some concerns? The Grand Princess thought that the next time she met Qi Wang, she would suggest he visit the royal physician.
Perhaps he could examine both his ability to have children and his brain while he was at it.
The Grand Princess held a rather low opinion of Qi Wang's behavior.
However, this didn't affect her view of Princess Qi.
Hearing the Grand Princess's question, Princess Qi smiled and took Sui Sui in her arms, introducing her, "This is Sui Sui, a new young lady in our manor."
The Grand Princess immediately understood.
So, they really did bring someone back?
But what was going on with Qi Wang?
Could it be that the couple had finally had a falling out and decided to live separately?
In the Grand Princess's opinion, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
When opinions differ, it's best to go your separate ways. Nothing wrong with that.
Having her own mischievous monkey of a child, the Grand Princess didn't hold ladies in high regard.
She glanced at Sui Sui with mild interest, noticing the child's beautiful eyes, and lingered a little longer.
Sui Sui bowed politely with her little fists clenched, following Aunt Qiu's prior instructions.
"Greetings to you, Grand Aunt," Sui Sui said adorably, still unfamiliar with proper etiquette.
The Grand Princess, who had already averted her gaze, found herself unable to resist another glance, her eyes lingering a little longer as she remarked nonchalantly, "What a lovely child."
With her senior status and noble standing, she merely offered a perfunctory comment to acknowledge the Queen's effort.
"She's still a bit shy as we just brought her here. Please forgive her, Your Highness," Queen Qi replied with a smile, gently pulling Sui Sui closer.
The Grand Princess waved her hand dismissively, turning away and shouting, "Hurry up and clean up this mess! We're not done yet!"
Due to Second Young Master Ying's tumble, the children's clothes were in disarray, and the young lady's hair was in a mess from the wind.
The explosion had left everyone in a state of dishevelment.
Queen Qi suggested, "Your Highness, would you like to enter the courtyard and rest for a while before we continue? We still have a long way to go."
After all, the carriages and other things needed to be sorted out.
Moreover, many items had been destroyed in the explosion and would need to be replenished.
Although they had their servants to assist, the Grand Princess's group was indeed in a state of disarray.
The elderly matriarch considered this and nodded slightly, "Hmm."
Aunt Sun, standing by, didn't dare to breathe a word.
Upon hearing the Grand Princess's agreement, she quickly smiled and said to Queen Qi, "You've gone through so much trouble, Your Highness. We are truly grateful."
Queen Qi waved her hand dismissively, "Not at all, not at all. It's our honor to have you here."
The Grand Princess paid no heed to the polite small talk, her round eyes sharp and piercing like those of a tiger.
The mischievous children, who had been planning to run off again, quieted down and behaved themselves.
The Grand Princess's group entered the estate to rest.
Queen Qi led Sui Sui by the hand as they walked, while Aunt Qiu seized the opportunity to slip away and make the necessary arrangements.
She needed to prepare tea, snacks, and other refreshments to be served.
Fortunately, the tea had been kept warm, and hot water was readily available.
Preparing and serving tea wouldn't take too long.
There were also snacks and treats available.
Queen Qi cautioned the children not to fill up on snacks so that they would still have an appetite for lunch.
In fact, she had already sent servants to make the necessary arrangements.
This prevented the last-minute rush and chaos.
After a flurry of activity, everyone took their seats.
The mischievous children huddled together, still inquiring about Second Young Master Ying's well-being.
However, upon noticing the presence of another young girl with Queen Qi, their curiosity was piqued.
After all, Young Lady Ying Zhi was the only girl among them.
With her hair loose, a servant was currently redoing her hairstyle.
Once her hair was back in order, Ying Zhi approached Sui Sui confidently, lowering her head slightly as she smiled and asked, "Whose adorable little cutie is this? And where is your hair?"
As she spoke, Ying Zhi raised her hand as if to touch Sui Sui's hair.
Sensing the little girl's hesitation, Ying Zhi paused midway and asked, "May I touch it?"
Ying Zhi's gestures were bold and her voice resonant.
As she drew closer, Sui Sui felt the temperature around her rise, as if a radiant sun was approaching, illuminating her world.
This impression of Ying Zhi left Sui Sui with a favorable opinion.
Sui Sui nodded obediently, not wanting to offend. Wanting to make sure she was understood, she leaned forward slightly and said in a soft, velvety voice, "Go ahead, pretty sister."
_If I draw closer to the sun, will I become a sun myself?_—Sui Sui's Diary Entry
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