Chapter 197: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 197: Cunning Little Schemes
After dinner, Prince Qi briefly tested his sons on their studies and then played with them.
While things were cheerful on his side, Concubine Che felt a rising sense of fear and unease.
After hearing Qiao Zhi's words, Concubine Che was left stunned. “Did the prince really say that, and did he say it himself? That can't be true!”
Concubine Che refused to believe that the prince's affection for her was fake.
She panicked.
Even though Concubine Che wasn’t very bright, she understood that after being spoken about like that in front of so many people, her life in the prince's residence would not be easy from now on.
Unless she bore a daughter for the prince!
To be honest, Concubine Che thought a daughter was insignificant.
Although the prince liked her now, when the princes were granted their titles, wouldn’t all the benefits go to the sons?
Thus, Concubine Che actually wanted a son.
She was still young and in good health.
With her six nieces back at her family home trying to charm the prince, even if her first child was a boy, the prince shouldn’t mind; he would likely want more children with her afterward.
The problem was…
She had to get pregnant!
Thinking about all this made Concubine Che extremely anxious.
Qiao Zhi, watching from the side, slightly lowered her eyes, her thoughts racing. “The child Qi Wangfei brought back poses too great a threat to our mistress. I was thinking, why don’t you sweet-talk the prince a bit more and bring Miss Lingzhi to the residence? Miss Lingzhi is clever and lively, much more likable than that sickly child Qi Wangfei brought back.”
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“If you can make the prince happy, then everything you say will go. Once our mistress has a son, we’ll be able to establish ourselves in the residence.”
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Qiao Zhi had a knack for persuasion and quickly got Concubine Che to agree to return to her family home that very night to consult with her brother about a plan. They might go ahead and take the child to the prince's residence under the pretense of accompanying their aunt.
Once the child was brought in, if she was lively and cute, wouldn’t the prince really be unwilling to send her away?
Concubine Che was actually a bit afraid, but thinking about her uncertain future, she worried things would be hard for her.
Perhaps relying on the lively and charming Lingzhi could save her!
Thinking of this, Concubine Che took a deep breath and said softly, “Qiao Zhi, then I’ll trouble you to make that trip!”
The movements of the master and servant went unnoticed.
Suisui played with Prince Qi and the young masters for a while longer.
Then, the young masters returned to sleep, and Suisui was taken by Aunt Xiang for a wash and grooming.
Since there were no proper bathing facilities at Lanruo Temple, and having been through so much over the past two days, Qi Wangfei felt that Suisui needed a thorough wash.
Moreover, Suisui needed a medicinal bath as well.
Upon hearing this, Prince Qi couldn’t help but worry, asking, “Is the medicine personally prepared by Physician Liu? Did he say how long she needs to soak?”
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He had quite a few questions.
Considering he was concerned about Suisui, Qi Wangfei didn’t find him bothersome and explained everything in detail.
After hearing what Qi Wangfei said, Prince Qi felt much more at ease.
Listening to Suisui’s past unfortunate experiences, Prince Qi sighed deeply. “Poor child, in a few days… No, tomorrow, I’ll go to the palace to speak with the Emperor about this child’s name. We need to decide it early, along with her title and identity; we can’t let that slip by.”
Hearing the prince say this, Qi Wangfei felt a bit more reassured.
After such a long day, Suisui was very tired.
So, with gentle coaxing from Qi Wangfei, the little one soon fell into a drowsy sleep.
However, with her heart still carrying the memory of her mother being bullied, Suisui, in her sleepy state, clung to her mother’s neck and rubbed against her affectionately, murmuring, “Mother, you’re so good. Suisui loves you the most, the very most.”
Childish words can sometimes be unintentional but also the most heartfelt and sincere.
Upon hearing this, Qi Wangfei’s eyes turned red.
Prince Qi, listening from the side, couldn’t help but feel envious.
He wanted to ask, “What about Father?
Do you love Father the most?”
Unfortunately, the child had already fallen asleep sweetly, so he felt it wasn't appropriate to ask more questions.
Moreover, he and Suisui had just met, so it wasn’t the right time to inquire about her feelings.
Prince Qi thought he would wait a little longer.
He was sure there would come a day when Suisui would say she loved her father the most!
After watching Suisui sleep peacefully, Prince Qi and Qi Wangfei stayed for a while longer before leaving the room.
The system also didn't disturb the child's sleep; it admired her sweet face, quietly taking a few pictures to stash away in its personal collection.
Such a lovely little host, it adored her!
Today, Prince Qi returned to the residence but didn't go to accompany Concubine Che; instead, he rested in the main courtyard.
He had been quite exhausted these past two days, and the Physician mentioned he was currently in a state of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
Thus, Qi Wangfei didn't plan on any nighttime activities; she simply covered herself with a blanket and chatted with him.
Before Concubine Che returned, Qi Wangfei didn't have many thoughts to ponder.
Now that she was back, of course, there were more things on her mind.
The first thing she thought about was Suisui’s living arrangements. “By the way, I plan to tidy up that large room at the southernmost part of the west courtyard for Suisui.”
The west courtyard was prepared for the ladies of the prince's residence.
However, it had remained vacant because no one had occupied it until now.
Given the prince’s situation, although Concubine Che might not end up pregnant,
what if she did?
How would the prince’s attitude toward Suisui change if he had a biological daughter in the future? No one could say for certain.
Qi Wangfei didn’t want to meddle in others’ affairs; she only wanted to take care of Suisui.
So, it was best to reserve the largest courtyard for her.
Prince Qi had no objections to this and nodded, saying, “Suisui is the eldest girl of our prince's residence; she should live in the best courtyard.”
As for others, whether they were biological or not, that was still uncertain.
Hearing Prince Qi’s agreement, Qi Wangfei let out a quiet sigh of relief.
She didn’t say anything further that might be unpleasant or try to convince the prince to face reality.
Such offensive words…
She thought she would leave that to the Empress Dowager to say tomorrow.
After all, a mother scolding her son could never go too far.
Qi Wangfei figured she wasn’t the prince's parent, so she wouldn’t say anything annoying like that.
They had a restful night.
The next day was another bright and sunny day.
After getting ready, Qi Wangfei prepared to check on Suisui and to mention that she would be going to the palace today.
Just then, Aunt Qiu entered, looking hesitant, which immediately raised Qi Wangfei's suspicions.
Prince Qi was cheerful in the morning, contemplating how to persuade Suisui to agree to let him feed her.
Seeing Aunt Qiu’s troubled expression, Prince Qi smiled and said, “What’s the matter, Aunt? If there’s something, just say it. Don’t worry, I’m here in the residence.”
Hearing the prince say this, Aunt Qiu glanced at Qi Wangfei before lowering her voice. “Concubine Che’s maid, Qiao Zhi, said Concubine Che missed her niece and couldn’t sleep at night. Concerned about Concubine Che’s health, she hurried back to the Che family and brought Miss Lingzhi with her. She’s currently waiting at the gatehouse.”
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