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Chapter 98: Fishing
Chapter 98: Fishing
The Grand Princess and her entourage worried that their private estate might have exploded.
After all, there was a precedent in their family.
With these thoughts in mind, the Grand Princess glared at Ying Jun, her gaze sharp and accusatory.
Ying Jun, feeling guilty and knowing he was in the wrong, averted his eyes and looked away, unable to meet her intense stare.
The children, sensing the tension and understanding their transgression, fell silent and obediently followed their grandmother and great-grandmother into the carriage, heading toward the private estate.
From a distance, it was difficult to make out the full picture, and even Princess Qi was unsure of the situation.
Concerned that Suisui might be scared, she held the little girl close and gently patted her back, offering reassurance. "Suisui, there's nothing to be afraid of."
Indeed, when the loud noise had erupted earlier, it had startled Suisui.
However, she had quickly calmed down.
Now, as her mother comforted her, she snuggled close, her voice soft and sweet. "As long as Mother is here, Suisui is not afraid."
The princess's heart melted at the little girl's tender words, and she smiled lovingly.
Holding Suisui close, she walked further toward the pond.
They had planned to eat fish for lunch, but the arrival of the Grand Princess and her party had caused a slight delay.
With midday approaching, Princess Qi knew they had to start fishing without further ado.
As the princess and her attendants set out to catch the fish, the Grand Princess and her group hurried toward the private estate.
Meanwhile, as noon drew near, Xu Ruyao, who had been preparing lunch, engaged in idle chatter and gossip with her "plastic flower sisters."
Their discussions often revolved around the latest news and gossip about the powerful and influential families in the capital, and Instructor Cousin rarely interfered.
After all, these young ladies would eventually become part of the Jinyang Marquis's household, and it was important for them to have a broader understanding of the capital and its dynamics.
Whether through official channels or informal networks, gaining more knowledge was always beneficial.
When the Grand Princess and her entourage had passed by earlier on the official road in front of their private estate, the girls had whispered and speculated about their identities.
Now, as they heard the loud blast, their faces paled in fear.
After a long silence, Xu Ruyao cautiously asked, "What... what was that sound just now?"
Xu Ruying, unsure herself, ventured a guess. "Maybe fireworks?"
Wouldn't the setting off of fireworks usually create such a loud commotion?
The others, equally clueless, simply shook their heads, their faces still pale with lingering fear.
Xu Ruyao remained quiet, deep in thought.
She wanted to speak up, but dared not!
Earlier, when the Grand Princess and her party had passed by with such an impressive display, her sisters had chattered excitedly, expressing their envy.
Back then, Xu Ruyao had rolled her eyes inwardly.
What was there to admire? she thought.
So what if their status is lofty? They had all perished prematurely, and many of their descendants had died alongside them.
Because of this incident, the Anyuan Marquis's family and the Protector Marquis's family had suffered a drastic reduction in their heirs, and their power and influence had been greatly weakened. If not for the support and protection of the royal family, they might not have even been able to maintain a basic presence in the capital!
Now, as she heard the explosion, Xu Ruyao thought, This must be the incident from my previous life where the Grand Princess and her party were killed.
Because of this tragedy, fireworks had been banned in the capital for three years, and research into gunpowder had come to a halt.
It was only later, when the Western Shi Kingdom had provoked conflicts at the border and utilized gunpowder on the battlefield, dealing a heavy blow to the Great Xia, that the pursuit of gunpowder research had resurfaced.
The blast she had just heard had shaken the very earth and mountains.
Xu Ruyao thought, Aside from the Grand Princess and her party, I suspect several nearby households must have been affected as well.
However, given the Grand Princess's esteemed status, there probably aren't any other residences too close to their private estate.
Xu Ruyao sat quietly, lost in memories of her previous life.
Though her past life had been short, the experiences she had gone through were far from few.
As Xu Ruyao reminisced, many of the finer details from her past life remained unclear.
After much thought, she began to feel a headache coming on and decided to stop tormenting herself.
Sitting by her side, Xu Ruying scrunched up her face and nudged her with her shoulder. "What are you thinking about? Why are you so spaced out? Are you hungry again?"
The young girl's voice carried across the room, her tone laced with mockery, and her eyes sparkled with malice.
The single character "again" was used with subtle nuance.
The others looked up at the sound of her voice, their gazes filled with amusement.
Xu Ruyao had initially intended to lose her temper, but upon feeling the weight of their stares, she clenched her jaw and restrained herself.
She couldn't understand why. They were all the same age; why did Xu Ruying always have so much on her mind? Despite having lived an extra life, she continued to stumble and fall short against this five-year-old child!
Xu Ruyao's thoughts festered: "Damn these little brats born of fox spirits! Not only are they unlikable, but they're also full of cunning!"
She seethed with rage, yet dared not unleash it.
Otherwise, Xu Ruying would accuse her of being petty again!
Biting her tongue and swallowing her anger, Xu Ruyao's attention turned to Suisui, who was happily clapping her hands. "Mother is so amazing!"
"Wow, Autumn Aunt is so cool too!"
...
While the servants were busy fishing at the pond, Princess Qi occasionally pointed in a direction, giving instructions. "That one there, get that one."
Autumn Aunt directly stepped forward to help.
Her movements were agile and swift, and Suisui couldn't help but bounce excitedly on her feet.
"Wow, everyone is so awesome!" Suisui exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with delight.
Initially, Princess Qi had wanted to keep her distance due to the fishy smell, but as she turned to glance at Suisui's sparkling eyes, she couldn't help but indulge her.
Seeing her daughter's delight, her resolve to stay away softened, and she inched closer to the pond.
"Let's go fishing, Suisui!" Princess Qi declared, her enthusiasm growing.
As the princess and her attendants embarked on their fishing endeavor, the Grand Princess and her group hurried toward the private estate.
Meanwhile, as noon approached, Xu Ruyao, who had been preparing lunch, engaged in light-hearted chatter and gossip with her "plastic flower sisters."
Their conversations often revolved around the latest news and gossip about the influential and powerful families in the capital, and Instructor Cousin rarely interfered.
After all, these young ladies would eventually become a part of the Jinyang Marquis' household, and it was essential for them to have a broader understanding of the capital and its complex dynamics.
Whether through official channels or informal networks, gaining more knowledge was always beneficial.
When the Grand Princess and her entourage had passed by earlier on the official road in front of their private estate, the girls had whispered and speculated about their identities.
Now, as they heard the loud blast, their faces paled in fear.
After a lengthy silence, Xu Ruyao cautiously asked, "What... what was that sound just now?"
Xu Ruying, unsure herself, offered a guess. "Maybe fireworks?"
Wouldn't the setting off of fireworks usually create such a loud commotion?
The others, equally perplexed, simply shook their heads, their faces still pale with lingering fear.
Xu Ruyao fell quiet, deep in thought.
She wanted to speak up, but dared not!
Earlier, when the Grand Princess and her party had passed by with such an impressive display, her sisters had chattered excitedly, expressing their envy.
Back then, Xu Ruyao had inwardly rolled her eyes.
"What's so admirable about them?" she had thought.
"So what if their status is lofty? They all perished prematurely, and many of their descendants died alongside them."
Because of this incident, the Anyuan Marquis' family and the Protector Marquis' family had suffered a drastic reduction in their heirs, and their power and influence had been greatly weakened. If not for the support and protection of the royal family, they might not have even maintained a basic presence in the capital!
Now, as Xu Ruyao heard the explosion, she thought, "This must be the incident from my previous life where the Grand Princess and her party were killed."
Because of this tragedy, fireworks had been banned in the capital for three years, and research into gunpowder had come to a halt.
The blast she had just heard shook the very earth and mountains.
Xu Ruyao thought, "Aside from the Grand Princess and her party, I suspect several nearby households must have been affected as well."
However, given the Grand Princess's esteemed status, there probably weren't any other residences too close to their private estate.
Xu Ruyao sat quietly, lost in memories of her previous life.
Although her past life had been short, the experiences she had gone through were far from few.
(End of Chapter)
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