Chapter 273: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
### Chapter 273: Hoping Xiao Ba Will Be Adorable
With the eldest brother explaining and the second brother comforting her, Suisui quickly accepted the gift. Just as properly and sweetly, she bowed to her second brother and thanked him.
Feng Xuanyu was caught off guard by his sister’s earnest gratitude and felt a bit embarrassed. Scratching his head with a sheepish grin, he revealed a row of gleaming white teeth. "It’s nothing, as long as you like it! Next time I hunt something else, I’ll save it for you too!"
Although Suisui was a little scared by the thought, she could tell that her second brother’s intentions were kind. So, she nodded happily. "Alright, I’ll be waiting, Second Brother."
After thinking for a moment, the little girl tilted her head and added, "Thank you, Second Brother."
The children quickly gathered together again, chatting and laughing.
The box of round fans sent by Feng Xuanze was the kind of gift that girls especially loved. Suisui was enamored with them, so much so that even while being held by her eldest brother, she couldn’t resist reaching out to touch them again.
Feng Xuanze understood her joy and patiently helped her pick one suitable for everyday use. He let her hold and enjoy it while the rest of the fans were entrusted to Aunt Xiang for safekeeping. Suisui could choose another one later if she liked.
With so many fans, there was no rush. If she ended up disliking them or growing bored of them after using them all, Feng Xuanze figured he could always get more for her.
While Suisui clearly preferred the round fans, the boys were far more excited about the bow gifted by Feng Xuanyu.
Young boys, brimming with passion and vigor, naturally adored such things. Even though their second brother had already given them bows in the past, this one felt different!
Suisui’s bow was unusually small.
“It’s so dainty—perfect for Sister!”
“Exactly! I can even pull it back, hehe, great bow!”
“With your weak arms? Save it for yourself!”
“I can draw it fully!”
...
Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin were the primary instigators of bickering, as usual. Being close in age, it was common for the two of them to start arguing over the smallest things.
Feng Xuanbo, feeling a headache from their constant quarreling, soon chimed in.
And then...
He joined in the argument as well.
The three of them squabbling made the scene increasingly chaotic.
Suisui found herself being passed around between her brothers—one urging her to touch the wolf fang, another guiding her to try the bow.
Prince Qi sat nearby, watching the lively scene with a smile and nodding approvingly.
Seeing him in such a good mood, Qi Wangfei gently reminded him, “Don’t forget to check on Concubine Gu today.”
Prince Qi, feeling particularly cheerful, nodded in agreement. "Speaking of which, Suisui mentioned earlier that Father would have many, many sons in the future. At first, I thought..."
At first, he thought it wouldn’t happen again.
But unexpectedly, another child was on the way.
The feeling was a mix of surprise and joy.
Though he would have liked another daughter, Prince Qi thought to himself that he shouldn’t be too greedy.
After all, he already had Suisui.
So, if it were a son, that would be good too.
Especially since Suisui had said it would be a boy.
So, most likely, it would be a son.
Sometimes, children indeed have a knack for perceiving things that others cannot.
As for the little "Eighth" of the manor...
Not bad at all.
Perhaps it’s time to flip through some ancient texts and find a fitting character for his name.
The children, exhausted from playing, were eventually ushered to rest, especially since Feng Xuanze and Feng Xuanyu needed to wake early for the academy the next day.
Seeing their weariness, Qi Wangfei began to organize their departure to bed.
Knowing that the children hadn’t been home in a while, she guessed that Concubine Ren was likely thinking of them as well. While coaxing the children to rest, she leaned down to quietly advise Feng Xuanyu:
“If you miss your mother, you can sleep at the East Courtyard tonight.”
Concubine Ren's residence had many rooms, and though older children generally avoided staying too close to their mothers, it wasn’t an issue for them to have a conversation and rest in adjacent chambers.
Feng Xuanyu obediently nodded. “I understand, Mother.”
Feng Xuanbo, however, had no intention of returning to his mother’s courtyard.
It was simply too fragrant there!
Every time he visited, he left smelling overwhelmingly perfumed.
As a young man and future gentleman, how could he allow himself to smell like that?
So, he decided: no, not going.
But seeing his second brother heading that way, he wavered.
Before long, the two brothers turned and headed to the East Courtyard together.
Seeing this, Feng Xuanbin also eagerly ran off, claiming he wanted to visit his mother.
When Feng Xuanjie and Feng Xuancang exchanged glances, they silently followed suit. It was the first day of the month, and they were certain their father wouldn’t be visiting the East Courtyard that evening.
So, why not take this opportunity to spend time with their mothers as well?
One by one, they all went off to their birth mothers, leaving Feng Xuanze and Feng Xuanrui behind.
Feng Xuanrui, puzzled, asked, “Why is everyone heading back to their mothers?”
Feng Xuanze, being older and more accustomed to such separations, was indifferent.
For him, whether he slept in the South Courtyard or stayed in the main residence didn’t matter much.
But seeing his younger brother’s expression, it was clear Feng Xuanrui preferred staying in the main residence.
In the end, the two brothers decided to remain.
As for Prince Qi, while he was reluctant to part with Suisui, he had promised Qi Wangfei earlier.
With a heavy heart, he gave Suisui one last hug before leaving, glancing back at her every few steps as he walked away.
Feng Xuanze, curious, wondered why their father wasn’t staying in the main residence tonight—it was the first day of the month, after all.
Though he didn’t understand, he chose not to voice his confusion, fearing it might upset his mother.
Feng Xuanrui, on the other hand, had no such reservations. Without hesitation, he asked aloud, “Is Father going to visit Xiao Ba?”
Feng Xuanze: ?
Xiao Ba?
There were only seven sons in their family.
Even counting Suisui, the eighth would still be her.
If there was a Xiao Ba, wouldn’t that mean Suisui?
Feng Xuanze quickly pieced it together.
He hesitated, glancing toward Qi Wangfei, wanting to ask but feeling too embarrassed.
Fortunately, Qi Wangfei understood his confusion and smiled as she lifted Suisui into her arms.
“Yes, your father is visiting Xiao Ba. Concubine Gu has just conceived, and her pregnancy seems stable now. She’s nearly three months along, which means the baby is likely secure. But since Concubine Gu’s health is delicate, she still needs to be cautious. It’s good for your father to visit her often to ease her mind—it’s also better for Xiao Ba.”
So it turns out, one of the concubines in the rear courtyard is indeed pregnant?
This news was quite unexpected.
Feng Xuanze was momentarily stunned upon hearing it. He thought to himself...
Who exactly is Concubine Gu again?
In recent years, his father had been seeking a daughter, resulting in a rather fast turnover of the women in the rear court.
As a young master of the household, it wasn’t appropriate for him to pay too much attention to his father’s affairs in the rear courtyard. Thus, aside from the two well-acquainted consorts and some of the long-serving concubines, Feng Xuanze wasn’t very familiar with the others.
Now that his mother mentioned Concubine Gu, he realized he couldn’t even recall her appearance, age, or family background.
Suisui, however, had a different perspective. She had never witnessed the process of someone having a baby, and Concubine Gu had always been kind to her, even gifting her a protective talisman.
Hearing her mother bring it up, Suisui was filled with anticipation. "Eighth Brother must be so adorable! I’m going to have a little brother!"
If this were at her uncle’s house, it would practically be a ghost story.
Another little brother there would only mean another person to bully her.
But at her own home...
It must be something to look forward to, right?
Suisui thought cautiously to herself: Hopefully, Little Eight will be an adorable brother.
He has to be adorable!
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