Chapter 56 His sister is going to have another brother.
Zijuan smiled and asked, "Does the princess want to go?"
"I really want to go! Can Sheng Sheng go?"
Sheng Sheng nodded rapidly, causing the hair ornaments in her hair to sway askew.
Zijuan helped her straighten the hair ornaments and shook her head: "Princess is still young. The journey to Liaocheng is long and arduous, not to mention the harsh climate of Liaocheng. I think if you want to go now, not only His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine, but even the Second Prince would definitely not agree. Even I am not at ease with you."
"Ah..." Sheng Sheng was a little disappointed, "Then can I go when I grow up?"
Zijuan comforted her, "Princess, don't be sad. Have you forgotten that General Rong and the others are in Liaocheng? Perhaps one day in the future, you will have the opportunity to stay at the General's Mansion for a while!"
Old Cat and Old Fish chimed in, "Yes, Princess! When you go to Liaocheng, we'll go back with you and take a look!"
"good!"
The little dumpling's smile returned.
It wasn't just because she wanted to go to Mohe to see the winter fishing, but also because her family, whom she had never met, lived there.
The Rong family members, far away in Liaocheng, were all her relatives with the same blood.
I've always heard that the General Who Protects the Nation is mighty and brave, and that in his youth he led the border troops to defeat the Mongol barbarians time and time again.
Her uncles and cousins also all joined the army and went to the battlefield.
Sheng Sheng was very curious: what kind of family was this, full of loyal and brave people?
Thinking this, Sheng Sheng gently shook the fishing rod in her hand and immediately reeled in the line, causing a large splash to erupt on the water's surface.
A plump crucian carp was seen biting the bait, and as it broke the surface of the water, it excitedly shook and struggled.
"Wow!"
This was Sheng Sheng's first time fishing, and she was so excited that she danced around, exclaiming, "What a big fish!"
The people standing nearby also became enthusiastic fans, clapping and cheering.
"Princess, that fish is huge!"
"Princess, you're amazing! You caught such a big one on your first fishing trip!"
"It's so heavy! Zijuan, Zijuan, please help me!"
The crucian carp struggled so hard, gripping the fishing rod tightly, its wrist aching from the force. The whole spool of bait was pulled back, but the fish was like a rock, not only heavy but also trying to jump back into the water.
Zijuan quickly went to help her hold the fishing rod, but she was afraid of accidentally hurting Shengsheng, so she didn't dare to use too much force and only managed to share some of the weight with Shengsheng.
Seeing this, Yan Hu spotted the fish, took a few steps back, rushed forward, jumped up, bit the fish with his teeth, and pulled it off his plate.
A series of exclamations rang out: "Yan Hu!"
In this cold weather, you'd freeze to death if you fell into the water.
She would rather see Yan Hu get sick than catch a fish.
But Yan Hu made a dashing turn and landed steadily on the small rock that was exposed on the lake.
Yan Hu stood triumphantly on the rock, a fish dangling from his mouth.
Sheng Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and immediately praised him, "Wow, Yan Hu, you're so amazing!"
"Hmph, of course, my ancestors were hunting dogs!"
Yan Hu was overjoyed and jumped ashore to put the fish back into the small wooden bucket filled with water.
However, the fish had two small holes poked in it by Yan Hu's teeth, and some blood came out.
Although it hasn't died yet and is still wriggling, if this fish is put in, the water in the wooden bucket will probably turn into bloody water in no time.
Sheng Sheng quickly stopped him: "Yan Hu, why don't you take this fish to Brother Pei Ji?"
Anyway, everyone saw her talking to Pei Ji yesterday, so she didn't try to hide it anymore and openly offered to give him something.
Zijuan was somewhat helpless. Her princess wasn't going to act anymore, so what could she do but spoil her?
"Princess, would you like to take some grapes with you?"
Sheng Sheng thought it made sense: "Sister Zijuan is so thoughtful. Let's give half to Brother Pei Ji!"
So Zijuan found a small basket, put the bunches of big, sweet grapes in it, and picked up a few large leaves to cover the fish so that the fishy smell wouldn't get on the grapes.
After thinking for a moment, Sheng Sheng picked out two large bunches of grapes from the remaining half and put them in, earnestly instructing Yan Hu: "This fish was just caught, it's very fresh, tell Afu to quickly cook it for Brother Pei Ji!"
Yan Hu picked up the basket and muttered to himself as he walked, "I haven't finished eating yesterday's food yet, and they're bringing more today."
Despite grumbling to herself, her feet obediently led her towards the bamboo grove.
The bamboo grove is just a few steps from the lake. If he hurrys back, he can catch a few more fish!
Zijuan exclaimed, "Princess, you are so kind to Young Master Pei. You are probably the first person in the palace to treat him so well."
Sheng Sheng chuckled but didn't reply. Instead, she asked, "Zijuan, what should we do if someone withholds what Brother Pei Ji is entitled to?"
Zijuan looked somewhat bewildered, not understanding what she meant: "Huh?"
Sheng Sheng tried to explain to her while rebaiting the fish.
But the next second, a boisterous little tyrant rushed over and stood panting beside her.
On this cool, windy day, Xie Yunqi must have been running incredibly fast, for there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.
She stopped talking and handed him her handkerchief: "Oh, Fifth Brother, you've come. Hey, why are you sweating? Hurry up and wipe yourself off, or you'll get sick."
Xie Yunqi took the handkerchief from her and casually wiped his forehead.
Her handkerchief had a faint lotus scent, which immediately calmed Xie Yunqi down.
Xie Yunqi caught his breath and said, "I was really worried you'd catch too many fish. I ran all the way here and I'm exhausted."
Sheng Sheng said, both amused and exasperated, "Fifth Brother, you've worked hard. Have some grapes and take a rest."
Xie Yunqi popped a grape into his mouth, and the sweet taste spread throughout his mouth, making the little tyrant happy.
Xie Yunqi saw Yan Hu running towards the bamboo forest with a basket in his mouth, containing grapes and a fish, and casually asked, "Where is he going?"
Sheng Sheng truthfully replied, "Oh, Sheng Sheng just caught a fish and asked Yan Hu to take it to Brother Pei Ji to eat."
"What the heck?"
Xie Yunqi glanced at the basket Yan Hu was carrying, then at the plate beside her.
Although Yan Hu gradually walked away, he could see clearly that there was much more in that basket than in his hands!
"No, why did you give Pei Ji so many grapes? He ate way more than I did. Who's your brother here?!"
The little tyrant was unhappy. What was so great about Pei Ji? He was just a hostage. He was the little dumpling's real older brother, okay?
With grapes and fish on the menu, it seems his sister is about to have another brother.
Sheng Sheng quickly tried to appease him: "Brother Pei Ji only has this one fish, but Sheng Sheng will help Fifth Brother catch many, many fish!"
Xie Yunqi scratched his head: "That's true, but..."
"Brother, brother, I've been waiting for you for so long! Let's start fishing!"
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