“.........” Situ Xiu.
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The room was filled with steaming white air. Several charcoal stoves were burning brightly. There was a soft sound of running water in the room. Hot water in a large wooden barrel was steaming. Situ Qing was giving the Fourth Prince a bath.
"Big sister, too many charcoal stoves can cause poisoning, especially in a closed room." Situ Xiu reminded while sitting in the wooden barrel.
"Don't talk. I know. I just opened the window a little."
The eldest princess Situ Qing took the washcloth and rubbed the fourth prince's back vigorously several times, then his neck, face, and finally his hair...
"Big sister, when did you come back?"
To be honest, the relationship between the four siblings is pretty good, at least that's what Situ Xiu thinks.
However, the imperial family has been ruthless since ancient times. Once one ascends the throne, no matter how good the relationship is, it is only a thing of the past.
Looking back at history, there were many heroes who were brothers, but after becoming emperors, all these were in the past.
As a modern person, anyone who becomes an emperor will be no different from people in history, let alone the ancients, whose ideas and concepts are even more old-fashioned.
"I've only been back for two days, and I heard that you beat up the three young ladies of the imperial family in Kyoto, and were punished by the Empress and sent here. So, the Third Princess asked me to come and see if you were crying."
Situ Qing's face remained expressionless, and he continued in a voice that was neither happy nor sad, "But I see that you don't seem sad at all, and you seem very happy. If the Third Princess knew, she would definitely be envious."
"Thank you for your concern, eldest sister."
Situ Xiu felt warm in his heart and smiled naturally. The eldest princess had the same personality as the empress, cold on the outside but warm on the inside.
"Chinese New Year is just a few days away. This year is different from previous years. You'll be spending the holiday alone out there. Don't cry. We won't laugh."
Situ Qing said indifferently.
"Big sister, I'm not a child. I won't cry."
Situ Xiu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. The eldest princess's dry humor was so funny.
"After this year you will still be 9 years old. If not a child, then what is it?"
"Big sister, will you always be good to me?"
Yes, he is just a child in the eyes of others now, and it is like a sister caring about her brother, so there is nothing inappropriate about it.
"It's hard to say."
Situ Qing said calmly.
“.........” Situ Xiu.
The eldest princess still plays dry humor as always...
........
After taking a shower and wiping himself clean, Situ Xiu put on his clothes and went out. Then Situ Qing asked someone to change the water and took a shower and changed into clean clothes.
In the living room, a table was set with lunch, including all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, more than ten dishes.
Situ Qing glanced at Situ Xiu, his brows twitching slightly, and he said, "Fourth brother, come here."
“???” Situ Xiu walked over.
Situ Qing tugged at his clothes a few times, looked at him carefully, and nodded with satisfaction.
The eldest princess is still so considerate... Situ Xiu's mouth twitched, and he said, "Eldest princess, the food should be eaten while it's hot. It won't taste good if it's cold."
"Um."
Situ Qing nodded, his eyes swept towards the dining table, his brows furrowed slightly, and he said seriously, "Fourth brother, isn't it a waste for two people to eat more than ten dishes? You should know that there are still many people in the world who are hungry and can't get enough food, especially in the northwest region. People there eat tree bark..."
I feel wronged. As a modern person, I certainly know how to be frugal, but you are the eldest sister of the emperor, so I must at least be polite and not be too shabby...
I didn't expect that after you went to the northwest, you had undergone profound changes after coming back. Both your cultivation and connotation have been improved by several levels. I... am extremely ashamed.
"My eldest sister taught me a lesson. My royal brother is ashamed. There won't be a next time."
Situ Xiu nodded repeatedly in assurance.
The eldest princess Situ Qing nodded in satisfaction, then sat down, and a palace maid came forward to serve her.
The two of them ate and chatted, and soon they were full and satisfied.
It was getting late, and Situ Qing was about to return to the palace. Situ Xiu saw him off to the door and watched the group leave.
"Finally left."
Situ Xiu breathed a sigh of relief. The eldest princess was too difficult to serve, having to bathe her and give her political lessons. It was too much for him.
"Your Highness, the eldest princess is back again."
He had just turned around and walked a few steps into the house when he heard Eunuch Hai's voice.
"No way?"
Situ Xiu turned around and walked quickly back to the door.
Sure enough, the eldest princess's team came back and stopped at the door. The eldest princess got out of the sedan chair and walked quickly to him.
"Don't move."
Situ Qing took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth a few times, then nodded with satisfaction and turned back to the sedan.
The team left again.
“........” Situ Xiu.
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