Chapter 296: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 296: Lu Yinxiao
Suisui and the others were coaxed into obediently heading back.
However, Feng Youtan continued to dwell on the earlier incident, and quickly, Ying Zhi began recounting something interesting that had happened when she went to change her clothes earlier.
Feng Youtan, uninterested, listened passively.
They hadn’t walked far yet, when unexpectedly, they ran into a young gentleman.
Suisui, walking closely behind Feng Youtan, was holding her hand carefully. She was listening intently to what the older sister was saying, occasionally furrowing her brow with concern when the people mentioned seemed to trouble her.
As they walked, Feng Youtan suddenly stopped, and Suisui, almost instinctively, stopped too. Turning around, she came face-to-face with a young boy’s cool expression.
The young boy wasn’t very old, looking around the same age as Feng Xuanrui.
But while Feng Xuanrui had round, cheerful eyes, the boy before them had a small, cute, slightly squished face, with a pair of affectionate peach blossom eyes that were dampened by his serious expression, leaving no sign of playful charm.
Of course, it was likely because he was still young, a child, so his eyes were only beautiful and didn’t reveal any deeper emotions.
The boy was a little taller than Feng Xuanrui, and Suisui had to tilt her head slightly to look at him.
He was very handsome and clean-looking.
Suisui glanced at him and, in her mind, concluded that he was indeed quite charming.
Not knowing what to say since they were unfamiliar, she wasn’t sure how to greet him.
Feeling a bit unsure, Suisui moved slightly closer to Feng Youtan, seeking some comfort and reassurance.
She thought to herself, I’m a princess, and sister Yo Yo is a princess too. Our status is noble, so we probably don’t need to greet others so formally, right?
Just as Suisui was pondering, Feng Youtan straightened her back and crisply spoke, “Third Brother, greetings.”
Ying Zhi, following the formalities, made a bow, “Seventh Uncle, greetings.”
Suisui: ?
Here it goes again.
Second Brother and Fourth Uncle are the same person.
Third Brother and Seventh Uncle are the same person.
So, what should she call him?
Suisui’s little head couldn’t make sense of the situation.
Before she could ask, the young boy raised his hand to return the greeting. “Yo Yo, greetings.”
After the pleasantries, Lu Yinxiao, seeing the unfamiliar Suisui and recalling the matters he had heard his mother mention, hesitated for a moment before politely cupping his hands toward her, “Are you... Mingxi, my little sister?”
Ying Zhi flinched and dared not speak.
Feng Youtan felt a bit nervous too, tightening her grip on Suisui’s hand, beads of sweat forming.
She didn’t want Suisui to be afraid. Quickly adjusting her expression, she softly said, “Yes, Mingxi.”
Feng Youtan intended to say "also Suisui’s" but her mouth moved for a while, and she couldn't find the words, ending up tightening her grip on Suisui’s hand instead.
Suisui, slightly hurt by the pinch, furrowed her cute little brows.
But since the young boy had already greeted her, Suisui was unsure of what to call him and looked at Feng Youtan with a blank expression.
Noticing Suisui’s gaze, Feng Youtan swallowed nervously and whispered, “This is Lu Yinxiao, Lu Family... Third Brother.”
Feng Youtan had meant to introduce him according to his proper order, but her tongue got tangled, and she ended up saying it the way she had always thought of him.
Suisui still didn’t understand these relationships, but after hearing Feng Youtan’s introduction, she formally bowed, “Third Brother, greetings.”
Lu Yinxiao didn’t correct the order of introductions. He nodded slightly, his tone polite, “You’ve worked hard, little sister.”
Lu Yinxiao was aware that his appearance had made Feng Youtan and Ying Zhi a little tense, while Suisui seemed confused and unaware of the situation.
He never meant to disturb anyone, so he quickly cupped his hands in farewell, “I’m going to see Fourth Brother.”
As soon as he said this, Feng Youtan instinctively relaxed her grip on Suisui's hand, visibly easing up.
Ying Zhi also quietly sighed in relief.
Lu Yinxiao didn’t pay much attention to these subtle reactions and quickly walked away, accompanied by his servants.
Not long after, it seemed he had encountered Madam Lu, who was walking behind them.
Lu Yinxiao immediately stopped and spoke with his mother for a moment.
Feng Youtan, nervous, turned her head to look, only to find that Lu Yinxiao had keenly glanced back at her. She quickly averted her gaze and softly patted her chest, “Oh dear, I didn’t know Third Brother would come to the back courtyard!”
Although Lu Yinxiao was young, his academic achievements were exceptional.
Many tutors praised him for his talent and diligence, predicting a bright future for him.
After the tragic incident of Lu Yinsong’s leg injury, which had been a blow to the Lu family, no one had really shone in the same way. But ever since Lu Yinxiao began to show his potential, Master Lu had been overjoyed and his fondness for this young master continued to grow.
At gatherings like these, Master Lu would never miss the chance to have Lu Yinxiao by his side, not only to show how much he valued him but also as a form of quiet pride.
Feng Youtan had thought that Lu Yinxiao wouldn’t come to the back courtyard, but unexpectedly, she had run into him.
Feng Youtan was truly nervous! His knowledge was so vast that even they, who were not particularly learned, felt intimidated.
Moreover, Lu Yinxiao had a maturity beyond his years. Despite being only nine, his serious demeanor was far more intimidating than even that of many seasoned scholars. His gaze alone was enough to unsettle anyone.
Therefore, Feng Youtan was somewhat afraid of him.
Ying Zhi, on the other hand, was even more fearful!
Feng Youtan was at least of a similar age, only two years younger, and she was also tall and strong, so the pressure was not as intense.
But Ying Zhi was younger, four years younger than Lu Yinxiao, and her great grandmother adored this grandson, so every time she met him, she became especially nervous.
Now that the group had moved away, Ying Zhi let out a long, relieved sigh.
Suisui, still unaware of what had just happened, looked at the two sisters with a confused expression.
Feng Youtan didn’t want the child to be scared, so she gently adjusted Suisui’s little hat and smiled, “Actually, now that I think about it, it’s quite good that Third Brother was disturbed by this matter. As for what Concubine He said to Aunt, I think she won’t get good results from it.”
Ying Zhi nodded in agreement.
Suisui still couldn’t understand.
But that didn’t stop her from walking forward with her sisters.
As for the boy who had looked at her with such an imposing gaze earlier, to Suisui, he was just another handsome older brother.
There were many handsome older brothers around her, and he just happened to be a bit more handsome than the others. After thinking about it for a while, Suisui decided not to dwell on it.
Perhaps by the time she woke up tomorrow morning, she would have forgotten about him altogether.
The three girls played for most of the day and finally returned to the banquet.
Such a gathering, while celebratory, was also a means of networking and maintaining relationships.
As the banquet reached its halfway point, people began to rise and mingle.
Some socialized with familiar women and noble ladies, exchanging news and updates. Others were accompanied by familiar faces to deepen their connections with new acquaintances.
In these situations, young men and women from similar backgrounds would subtly exchange messages and engage in brief interactions, testing the waters.
Suisui had been away for a while, and Qi Wangfei was somewhat uneasy. Her socializing had been more superficial, as she wasn’t fully invested in the conversations.
Seeing the girls return, she secretly let out a sigh of relief.
The second update will be at 7:00 PM.
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