Chapter 241: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 241: The Amulet of Safety
When Qi Wangfei went to the temple, she was in a hurry and didn't have time to focus on the matter of fate.
As a result, she did not manage to get an amulet.
However, she did manage to draw a fortune stick, which had already reassured her.
Now, when she heard that Concubine Gu had obtained an amulet, Qi Wangfei was somewhat surprised: "You actually managed to get one?"
Concubine Gu hesitated for a moment before softly saying, "Master said that this is also a form of fate, so he granted me an amulet."
Concubine Gu did not elaborate further and soon smiled, saying, "The child, Suisui, has had quite a few setbacks since arriving at the manor. I thought a safety amulet would help, so everyone can feel more at ease."
Concubine Gu had good intentions, and Qi Wangfei naturally did not refuse.
After thanking her with a smile, she called out to Suisui.
Suisui was admiring the braids her sister Tang Tang had done for her that day. The braids were tied with beautiful pink ribbons that fluttered gracefully. Suisui looked on enviously, continuously touching them, wishing she had such shiny, black braids herself.
Upon hearing her mother’s call, Suisui quickly said goodbye to her two sisters and happily ran over.
Her aunt followed behind, keeping a watchful eye to make sure she didn’t fall.
When Suisui reached her mother, she obediently greeted, "Mother, hello! Aunt Gu, hello!"
Suisui had a good memory and remembered that the lady standing next to her mother was Aunt Gu.
Concubine Gu was pleasantly surprised that Suisui still remembered her and smiled in return, "Ah, Suisui, hello, hello."
Qi Wangfei raised her hand to straighten Suisui’s little hat, which had become crooked from running too fast, then opened the box containing the amulet Concubine Gu had brought and took out the rather simple but blessed amulet. Gently, she placed it on Suisui’s head. "This is the safety amulet Aunt Gu got for you. I hope my Suisui will be safe and smooth, and no more setbacks will come."
The child had suffered too much in the past, and her body still wasn’t fully recovered. If more trouble were to come, she’d lose the little bit of strength she had gained!
Qi Wangfei murmured to herself, carefully securing the amulet on Suisui.
The amulet was simple, but it had been blessed by a high monk and carried the blessings of loved ones.
Suisui could feel the positive energy flowing from it.
This made Suisui feel reassured.
She looked at her mother’s gentle movements and said softly, "Thank you, Mother."
Thinking that Aunt Gu had helped her get the amulet, Suisui quickly turned around and sincerely thanked her, "Thank you, Aunt Gu. Aunt Gu, you’re a good person."
Suisui was very quick to hand out her "good person" cards.
The system watched in delight, unable to stop taking pictures.
The soft, cute Suisui was just too adorable!
Concubine Gu, who had entered the manor recently and had no children of her own, couldn’t help but feel a twinge of affection for the lovely Suisui. She raised her hand to touch Suisui’s head but hesitated, considering her merchant background and wondering if the child might mind. She quickly pulled her hand back.
Seeing the hesitation, Suisui thought Concubine Gu probably wanted to touch her head, so she obediently stretched her little head out. "Aunt Gu, you can touch it. Suisui’s head is very soft, but I’m wearing a little hat today, so please don’t mess it up. Mother just fixed it for me."
The adorable little head, with its patchwork hat, reached out.
Concubine Gu felt as though her heart was melting.
She was young and had always imagined what it would be like to have a child. She knew that having a child would make her life in the manor easier, but she also knew that she came from a humble background. The prince had only brought her into the manor because of various external factors.
Concubine Gu never dared to have too many expectations.
She knew that having a child would make life in the manor more comfortable.
But without a child, it was fine too, right? After all, the prince rarely came to her room, so how could she get pregnant? And with the later addition of Concubines Su and Che, both of whom were skilled at playing the coquettish role and were better at flattering the prince than someone like her from a merchant background, Concubine Gu had gradually grown indifferent.
She had decided that, since she had no children, she would rely on Qi Wangfei for support. As long as the princess looked after her, her life should be fine.
The reason she had asked for the amulet for Suisui was largely to please Qi Wangfei.
But when Suisui stretched out her little head, Concubine Gu realized...
She seemed to understand why the other concubines favored Suisui so much.
Such a lovable and adorable child—who wouldn’t like her?
The little girl could make anyone’s heart melt with just a casual gesture. It was as though they wanted to give her everything they had.
How could she not spoil such a well-behaved child?
Concubine Gu could not control her excitement and gently extended her hand. She didn’t dare touch with too much force but only lightly grazed Suisui’s soft little face.
It was so soft and smooth!
Concubine Gu, being young, was in the prime of her youth, and her skin was in excellent condition.
She had thought her own face was quite soft.
But the softness of a child was entirely different!
It was so soft, so smooth, so fun to touch!
Concubine Gu couldn’t stop herself. Her hand had its own mind, and she even wanted to tickle Suisui’s chin.
Her rationality fought to stay intact, but she was so tempted.
"Don’t do anything crazy. The Princess is watching!" she reminded herself.
She wanted to please Qi Wangfei, to ensure a good life in the manor.
She didn’t want to offend both the princess and the little princess!
Reluctantly, Concubine Gu withdrew her hand.
Suisui also obediently pulled her little head back.
As the warmth of Suisui’s little head moved farther away, Concubine Gu felt a sense of regret.
She thought to herself...
It would be nice to have a child.
If only the child could be as cute as Suisui.
But when she thought of her status and the prince’s indifference toward her, Concubine Gu thought...
Even if the child wasn’t her own, if she loved and cared for them, they would want to be close to her, right?
She couldn’t help but wonder, if Suisui knew she came from a merchant background, would she dislike her?
Concubine Gu was both excited and subtly sad.
She didn’t want to scare the child and kept smiling.
After Suisui pulled her head back, she looked at the amulet and then up at Concubine Gu, who had a loving expression. She softly asked, "Aunt Gu, you only got a safety amulet for me, but didn’t you get one for yourself too?"
Concubine Gu didn’t expect Suisui to ask such a question. She looked a little puzzled and gently shook her head. "No, Aunt Gu is in good health lately, so I didn’t bother the Buddha. But Suisui is still so small, so Aunt Gu thought it would be better to ask the Buddha to protect you more. Is that okay?"
It was of course good to have more protection from the Buddha.
But Suisui still felt a little worried.
She tilted her little head, thought for a moment, and quietly said, "But Aunt Gu, baby brother is even smaller than me. He also needs a safety amulet."
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