Chapter 223: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 223: Preparing to Modify the Wooden Horse
Feng Xuanbo’s words immediately fired up his two younger brothers. Boys' pride couldn’t be challenged! How dare he say they were slow? No way!
Feng Xuanrui huffed and turned to look at Feng Xuanbin beside him. "Xiao Qi, show some spirit; don’t keep holding me back."
Caught off guard, Feng Xuanbin scratched his head, then countered, "But... Sixth Brother, you’re not fast either. Why else would we be running side-by-side?"
Feng Xuanrui: ...! Ugh, this little brat will be the death of me!
Seeing the children playing happily, Qi Wangfei was equally delighted. Feng Xuanbo didn’t monopolize the wooden horse and soon switched with his other brothers. Only Feng Xuancang refrained from riding; he felt a bit embarrassed to have his younger brothers pull him along. But everyone else had a turn to enjoy it. Of course, little Suisui was an honored “VIP member” who stayed safely on the horse the whole time, protected by her brothers.
However, the wooden horse wasn’t really suited for being dragged around. After a few rounds, they gathered around to discuss some much-needed modifications.
"We need wheels like a cart," Feng Xuanrui suggested. "Pulling it around would be easier that way; otherwise, it’s exhausting! I thought my arms were going to fall off!"
“But you were pushing it with me, weren’t you?” Feng Xuanbin puzzled. “Why would it be tiring if you were only pushing?”
Feng Xuanrui: ...! Can you stop talking?
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Despite the sibling bickering, Feng Xuancang found Feng Xuanrui’s suggestion reasonable. Adding wheels would make it easier to pull. Skilled in crafts, he figured he could handle this task, so he brought out paper and a pen to start sketching the modifications.
Seeing their third brother drawing, the younger siblings immediately gathered around him, sitting or lying on the ground, even with Suisui perched on Feng Xuanrui’s lap to avoid getting dirty. Everyone shared their ideas on additions and adjustments.
“We should add a bamboo dragonfly that spins when it goes fast! It’d look so cool!”
“Good idea! And maybe a place to keep a water flask so Sister can drink whenever she wants.”
“We also need a footrest, or it’ll be too wobbly for her. Suisui’s still small, and her legs won’t reach.”
The children’s ideas were limitless. Feng Xuancang listened attentively, making adjustments as he sketched. Suisui, undeterred by being called “short-legged,” happily sat on her brother's lap, not fully understanding the drawing but enjoying the lively atmosphere.
The children played until late, finally persuaded by Qi Wangfei that they needed to rest for tomorrow’s lessons. Reluctantly, they bid farewell to their parents and sister and returned to their quarters.
Not wanting to leave Suisui, Feng Xuanrui attempted to sneak her away, only to be firmly blocked by Qi Wangfei. Frustrated, Feng Xuanrui’s nose wrinkled in defiance, huffing in protest before grudgingly heading back.
Prince Qi chuckled. “You think you can outwit your dad?”
Then, he turned to coax Suisui. “Suisui, be good. Tonight, you’ll sleep with Father.”
Qi Wangfei almost wanted to remind him, “But you snore; you might frighten her.” Considering his mood lately, however, she held her tongue.
Suisui liked her father but loved her mother more. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pleading sweetly, “But Father, I want to sleep with Mother. Please, Father?”
Who could resist such an adorable request? Prince Qi melted instantly, wanting to say no but unable to bear it. With his daughter asking so sweetly, how could he refuse?
He agreed, but as he pondered where to sleep that night, a sigh of resignation crossed his face. Remembering his health issue, Prince Qi grew gloomy.
Qi Wangfei gently suggested, “Maybe you should check on Concubine Meng. She was frightened yesterday and might still be unsettled; having someone with her could calm her down.”
Prince Qi spun around indignantly. “I’m not going!”
Qi Wangfei sighed. “But Suisui will grow up. She’s already starting to understand differences between boys and girls, and it’ll be confusing if you don’t keep that in mind.”
After all, just as boys should grow distant from their mothers, daughters should do the same with their fathers. While Suisui’s past was not a concern, Qi Wangfei intended to ensure she understood these things in her new life at Qi Wangfei’s residence.
Prince Qi understood this but couldn’t bear the thought of giving up time with his daughter. He wanted to suggest it himself, not be told by someone else, especially with his lingering insecurities over his health. “If I go to someone else’s quarters, wouldn’t it just confirm to everyone that... I’m incapable?”
Qi Wangfei hesitated, unsure how to respond to his deflated expression. Gently, she reassured him, “Physician Liu said it’s just a fertility issue; he never implied anything else.”
She sighed again. “And visiting Concubine Meng would just show her she’s supported after her ordeal.”
Qi Wangfei knew she was right, remembering Concubine Meng’s terror from yesterday. She’d witnessed something horrific, and despite her timid nature, she’d still made the effort to send Suisui a gift as thanks for saving her. He knew he should visit her, but his condition weighed on him.
The thought left him feeling sorry for himself. He silently cursed Concubine Che, wondering if she was suffering in prison and wishing he could punish the rest of her family. Finally, he turned to Qi Wangfei with a glint in his eye.
“What do you think about me sneaking into the Ministry of Justice prison tonight?”
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