Chapter 471 Give this falcon to your father, and he'll take care of it for you.
Little Su Bao reached out and picked up the slightly larger peregrine falcon as well.
The peregrine falcon saw the little thing in Xiao Su Bao's arms and immediately started chirping.
The little rascal Zhao Ziyun had given him immediately put on a pitiful expression.
It obediently moved aside a little, and Xiao Su Bao hugged both eagles into her arms.
However, it is obvious that the larger peregrine falcon looks more majestic.
Qian's eyelids twitched violently; she seemed to have inadvertently sensed a strange aura as well.
Will my little darling really be snatched away from me in the future?
She only muttered one sentence to herself when Tang Bugui walked over.
"Ahem, Su Bao, it's your birthday today. Give this falcon to Daddy, and Daddy will take care of it for you!"
Tang Bugui hadn't felt anything for Xiao Mobao before, but today's events...
Those two boys are up to no good. Look, their daughter is five years old today, not fifteen.
Look at their insane and depraved appearance!
"Oh, okay, Daddy!"
Little Su Bao obediently handed the two falcons to her father, and then said to Little Mo Bao and Zhao Ziyun, "Brother Zhao Yun, Mo Bao, let's go play!"
Tang Bugui's face instantly turned dark and gloomy.
I'm in a really bad mood!
Those two brats!
The two little peregrine falcons in her arms were even more unhappy, letting out mournful cries at Xiao Su Bao, but Xiao Su Bao only turned around and glanced at them.
"Su Bao's daddy is a very good person. You should get along well with him!" After saying that, little Su Bao immediately went off to play happily.
With a smile in his eyes, Tang Bugui picked up the two peregrine falcons and went to play with them.
The last person to arrive was Lan Feng.
He was wearing a light blue long gown today, and his eyes held a hint of melancholy.
Seeing Xiao Su Bao's cheerful appearance, he did not approach her, but only glanced at her from afar before giving his gift to Madam Qian.
"Aren't you... going to take a look?"
Looking at Lan Feng in front of her, Qian couldn't help but ask a question.
"No need!" Lan Feng looked at the little girl's happy face and felt relieved.
If my sister knew that Xiao Su Bao is very happy now, she would feel much better!
As for myself...
His feelings for Xiao Su Bao have always been solely those of a younger sister; as for anything else…
He can't do it either!
"Why are you doing this!" Madam Qian sighed, somewhat puzzled by Lan Feng's behavior.
Lan Feng shook his head and said nothing more.
It was my fault for not knowing that Bai was bullying Xiao Su Bao.
Back then, I could be good to Xiaosubao!
But now...
Well, the girl is doing just fine now, so I shouldn't get involved!
As he thought this, a hint of tenderness appeared in Lan Feng's eyes that he himself had not noticed.
Little Su Bao was looking at her gifts with her friends when she suddenly sensed something.
She turned around and only saw Lan Feng's back.
Xiao Su Bao paused, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.
My mother said that my uncle is my family...
But it seems like Uncle still doesn't like Su Bao...
Little Su Bao's mood became a little down.
Little Mo Bao reached out and patted Little Su Bao's head.
"I'm not afraid!"
Little Su Bao pursed her lips, then nodded.
All the friends in front of me are looking at me with concern!
She already has so much, she should be happy!
The mute old woman said, "When you're alive, you must be content with what you have and find happiness in it."
After all, you can't have everything!
"Yes, I know!" Little Su Bao smiled and continued to share her birthday gifts with her friends.
Fu Manduo and the others all knew that this was Xiao Su Bao's first birthday celebration, and that the little dumpling would be leaving in a few days, which filled them with reluctance.
"Su Bao, when are you coming back this time?" Fu Manduo looked at the little dumpling and couldn't help but ask.
My best friend is someone I finally managed to have!
Xiao Su Bao was taken aback, and she subconsciously glanced at Wang Xiuer beside her.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "It'll be quick!"
If she could, she would still like to see her nephew born!
Fu Manduo breathed a slight sigh of relief, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.
Lin Qiqi, who was standing to the side, pursed her lips and walked up to Xiao Su Bao, holding Xiao Su Bao's hand tightly with her small hand.
"Take good care of yourself when you get there, and don't trust others too easily!"
Lin Qiqi's eyes were full of caution.
Little Su Bao was slightly taken aback, but still nodded.
Zhao Ziyun, who was standing to the side, was stunned for a moment. He had no idea that Xiao Su Bao was about to leave.
Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but clench his fists slightly.
"I'll go with you..."
"I'll go with you!" Bai Yinjun suddenly shouted from the side.
Little Su Bao was taken aback, but shook her head at Bai Yin Jun: "No need, I'll be back soon, and Daddy went with me!"
Xiao Su Bao looked at Bai Yin Jun's face and smiled as she refused.
Bai Yinjun hung his head, looking pitiful.
Tang Xin sighed and pulled Bai Yinjun aside to talk.
Zhao Ziyun remained silent, glancing at Xiao Mobao.
Little Mo Bao doesn't seem to have any particular emotion.
As long as Xiao Mo Bao doesn't follow Xiao Su Bao around, he's not afraid.
"Where are you going this time?" Zhao Ziyun asked Xiao Subao with a smile.
Little Su Bao looked at her Zhao Yun brother and gave him a sweet smile: "Back to the capital!"
Zhao Ziyun frowned. He suddenly remembered that something big was going to happen in the capital at the beginning of next year!
Thinking of this, Zhao Ziyun couldn't help but look at Xiao Su Bao and say, "I'll go with you!"
Xiao Su Bao was slightly taken aback when she saw Zhao Ziyun's serious expression.
Immediately afterward, she heard Zhao Ziyun say, "The relationships in the capital are complicated. Even His Majesty and the Empress have times when they can't take care of everything. I don't trust you to go by yourself!"
Zhao Ziyun was silent for a moment, but finally spoke very seriously.
Little Su Bao was touched, and with a hint of gratitude in her eyes, she said, "Brother Zhao Yun, don't worry, Su Bao is going with Daddy, it'll be alright!"
Zhao Ziyun paused, thinking of Tang Bugui, and the worry on his face lessened considerably.
With Tang Bugui around, the little dumpling should be much safer!
But I can't just do nothing.
Zhao Ziyun didn't say anything more, but he already had a plan in mind.
On the other side, Lan Feng left the village and went outside, where he saw a disheveled figure.
It turned out to be Lan Junyi, who was already somewhat insane.
"father!"
Lan Feng stepped forward and took Lan Junyi's hand.
Lan Junyi's eyes were dazed, but when he looked at Lan Feng, there was a hint of wariness in them.
"Let me go! I need to find my daughter. Have you seen her?"
Lan Junyi asked nervously.
Lan Feng's face darkened. His father and that Lin Shuyu had been sent to the estate by the emperor.
Why is his father the only one here?
"Father, what are you doing here? Where is Lin Shuyu? His Majesty ordered you to go to the estate; coming here would be a crime of deceiving the Emperor!"
Lan Feng's expression changed slightly.
"Big brother!"
Just then, Lan Erlang ran over from a distance, his face showing signs of weariness.
"What are you doing here? Do you know that bringing your father out is a crime of deceiving the emperor!"
Lan Feng looked at Lan Erlang with a hint of coldness in his eyes.
Even if the son born to Xiao Zhou was truly his own younger brother, he couldn't bring himself to like him.
It even carried a strange sense of disgust.
"Big brother...I...I heard you found Su Bao...Can I see her?"
Lan Erlang's eyes were pleading, and he could barely stand.
A complex look flashed in Lan Feng's eyes.
When Lan Erlang was a child, he had the best relationship with Lan Feng and Lan Shuyu.
only……
Xiao Zhou's child belonged to her family, and later she even tried to kill Xiao Su Bao...
If it weren't for Xiao Su Bao's good fortune, perhaps Xiao Zhou Shi would have really killed the little girl.
Just thinking about this matter intensified Lan Feng's hatred for the Zhou family.
"Little Su Bao is alright because she's lucky. Your mother tried every possible way to kill Little Su Bao, and she even came here to do so!"
Lan Feng told Lan Erlang about Xiao Zhou's situation.
Lan Erlang's face was extremely pale, and his hands were clenched tightly together.
"I...I'm sorry!" He felt extremely guilty, even fearful.
If Xiao Zhou were to kill Xiao Su Bao again...
How could I face my sister?
Back then, Xiao Zhoushi disliked me, and I almost froze to death in the dead of winter.
Fortunately, my sister saved me.
Xiao Zhou didn't like herself, her father didn't like herself, and nobody in the family liked her.
It was her older sister who always protected her and taught her.
Lan Erlang's body trembled, and his eyes were filled with tears.
"Big brother..." Lan Erlang wanted to say something, but he couldn't utter a single word.
"Don't call me big brother anymore. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other!" Lan Feng glanced at Lan Erlang, and finally fixed his gaze on Lan Junyi.
No one knows what kind of blow Lan Junyi suffered, but he seems to have gone completely mad.
Lan Erlang pursed his lips and clenched his fists tightly.
"Lord Lan... Lord Lan, this humble subject only wanted to see Su Bao once, just once, and will never bother her again!"
Whenever Lan Erlang saw the little dumpling, the little guy would always happily call him uncle!
I wonder how she is doing now!
Lan Feng glanced at Lan Erlang but said nothing. He then had someone take Lan Junyi away.
"What are you doing? Don't touch me! I've found my daughter, Shuyu, Daddy's here..."
Lan Junyi rushed into the village like a madman.
Lan Feng couldn't catch up with him even if he wanted to!
Little Su Bao suddenly sensed something and tilted her head slightly towards the doorway.
“Shuyu…” Lan Junyi’s voice came.
The expressions of the Qian family and the Tang family members changed instantly.
The villagers all looked hostile.
Tang Bugui rushed to the door first, his eyes cold as he looked at Lan Junyi.
Little Su Bao ran out and looked over, where she saw Lan Junyi and Lan Feng.
A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Su Bao's eyes.
Uncle, you don't really dislike Su Bao, do you?
"Big Uncle, Second Uncle!" the little dumpling called out to Lan Feng and Lan Erlang.
Lan Erlang paused, looking at Xiao Su Bao's pale and obedient face, and for a moment he could hardly recognize her.
Is this still the same pitiful little girl I met back then?
wrong……
Little Su Bao can't talk, right?
Lan Erlang looked at the little girl in front of him in surprise, his body trembling slightly.
"Su Bao, is your throat better? You can talk now?"
He ran over happily, but just as he got close, Tang Bugui stepped forward.
Tang Bugui looked coldly at Lan Erlang.
Thinking only of what Xiao Zhou had done, Tang Bugui couldn't bear to see the little girl get so close to him.
Lan Erlang was taken aback, then seemed to realize something, and felt a little sad.
"I...I'm sorry!"
He lowered his head, wanting to apologize on behalf of his mother, but he didn't know how to say it.
Little Su Bao sighed as she looked at her second uncle, who had a faint aura of merit on him.
Tang Bugui felt a little sorry for her because of her adorable appearance.
Lan Feng stood to the side, clenching his fists. He only looked at Xiao Su Bao but did not approach her.
Little Su Bao glanced cautiously at Lan Feng, then gave her uncle a bright smile.
Just like back then!
Lan Feng's expression changed slightly as he recalled how Xiao Su Bao always seemed to be trying to smile whenever she saw him.
She never said a bad word about the Bai family!
No, the little girl never spoke at all!
Lan Feng only now realizes that Xiao Su Bao has changed a lot since then.
He was happy for the little girl, but also felt a little guilty towards her.
"It's enough that you're doing well now!" Lan Feng said softly, whether to himself or the little girl, it was unclear.
Lan Junyi suddenly froze, then rushed towards Xiao Su Bao like a madman.
"Shuyu, it's me, Daddy! Look, it's me, Daddy!"
Lan Junyi excitedly called out to Xiao Su Bao, his eyes sparkling.
At that moment, he almost forgot everything, focusing solely on Lan Shuyu, his own daughter.
He was driven insane by his daughter's situation!
Lan Feng blocked Lan Junyi and knocked him unconscious.
Lan Erlang was stunned and subconsciously supported his father.
"Don't ever show your face in front of my daughter again unless it's absolutely necessary!" Tang Bugui said coldly to Lan Junyi.
It was Lan Junyi who didn't want Xiao Su Bao back then. He's never been one to hold a grudge, but he remembers it clearly!
Lan Feng looked at Xiao Su Bao with a hint of guilt in his eyes, and finally took a deep look at her before saying, "Okay!"
After he finished speaking, he picked up Lan Junyi and turned to leave.
Lan Erlang wanted to say something more, but seeing Tang Bugui, he didn't dare to go over.
He carefully took out a box about the size of his palm.
"Su Bao, this is a birthday gift from your second uncle. Please accept it!"
In the past, he would send Xiaosubao some gifts every year on her birthday.
But he never knew that the gift he gave to Xiao Su Bao had never appeared in front of the little girl.
Every time he gave Xiaosubao a gift, Lanxiner would take it.
Thinking of Lan Xin'er, Lan Erlang felt a pang of sadness.
I've been looking for my little sister for a long time, but I don't know where she is now.
Little Su Bao looked at her second uncle, then at her eldest uncle and Lan's maternal grandfather...
The little dumpling felt a bit down.
Tang Bugui reached out and scooped the little dumpling into his arms.
He hugged his little Su Bao and said, "Alright, our Su Bao is celebrating her birthday today, she can't be sad!"
Although Tang Bugui disliked the child born to Xiao Zhou, he still made Ling Buqi retrieve the box from the ground.
"Look what that guy gave you."
Tang Bugui said to Xiao Su Bao.
Adult matters shouldn't involve children, especially since the second son of the Lan family is a fool and an idiot.
They had kept Xiao Zhou's death a secret all along, and the second son of the Lan family still didn't know that Xiao Zhou had died here.
Ling Buqi opened the box ahead of time; he was worried about his son, Xiao Zhoushi.
However, upon opening it, they found a small, carved wooden toy.
Little Su Bao also looked over and was slightly taken aback.
There was a unique scent emanating from that little piece of wood, and for some reason, Xiao Su Bao felt an indescribable sense of familiarity after just one glance.
There was also a letter inside, and Ling Buqi took everything.
Little Su Bao looked at the wood carving, and finally her gaze fell on the envelope.
Tang Bugui opened the letter and pulled it out.
It contained a lot of text, but the main message was still "I'm sorry."
Tang Bugui put the letter back into the envelope and looked at Xiao Subao, asking, "Do you want this wood carving?"
Little Su Bao looked at her father, and seeing that he didn't seem angry, the little girl took a deep breath before saying, "I want it!"
Little Su Bao feels that this wood carving is very important to her.
Tang Bugui patted Xiao Su Bao's head, but didn't say anything more.
The group returned to the village.
Regardless of the circumstances, the birthday banquet is finally over.
Little Su Bao was so excited she couldn't sleep at night. She had never imagined that anyone would remember her birthday.
Little Su Bao suddenly became unusually happy.
Looking at the little dumpling rolling around in the blankets, Mrs. Qian's smile deepened.
Such a little girl looks just like a child!
Mrs. Qian stepped forward, reached out and picked up Xiao Su Bao: "Were you happy today?"
Little Su Bao lay in Qian Shi's arms, her little hands wrapped around Qian Shi's neck, and nodded firmly.
Today was truly Su Bao's happiest day.
The little dumpling looked at Qian Shi, hugged her face, and gave her a big kiss.
As Mrs. Qian looked at the little dumpling, her smile grew even wider.
"In a few days you will be going to the capital with your father and fourth brother. Your mother will really miss you!"
Looking at the little girl, Qian felt a growing reluctance to part with her.
Little Su Bao was stunned. She looked at Madam Qian and nestled in her arms. Her little voice was tinged with a sob as she said, "Little Su Bao can't bear to leave her mother either!"
But thinking about what she had seen, Xiao Su Bao couldn't help but worry about her fourth brother.
Looking at Xiao Su Bao, Qian Shi guessed that Xiao Su Bao was doing this for the fourth son.
She sighed and gently patted her daughter's back.
"When you go to the capital, remember to write to your mother. Tell her if anything happens!"
Mrs. Qian held Xiao Su Bao and coaxed the little dumpling, talking about the little girl, and the two of them fell asleep.
The next morning, Xiao Su Bao woke up very early.
She got dressed herself and continued exercising with her nephew and the others.
Everyone in Tangjia Village, regardless of age or gender, exercises regularly. They go for morning runs and also practice martial arts and horse stance.
After all that's done, the little guy should be going to class.
The villagers of Tangjia Village skillfully send their children to the village school.
Yun Qi and Tang Si led the little ones inside.
In addition to them, Tang Cheng also invited a new person to be his teacher.
I heard they're coming to teach them today.
As soon as Xiao Su Bao and the others went inside, they saw a pretty figure.
Qi Meng looked at the children with a smile.
General Qi secretly hid to the side, even more nervous than his own daughter.
This is the first time my daughter has taught these children.
"From now on, Mr. Qi will teach you to read and write, as well as to read ancient poems..." Yun Qi stood aside, smiling as she looked at the astonished children.
At that moment, a chubby little boy couldn't help but say, "But don't girls not need to study? The sages all said that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent!"
Yun Qi glanced at the young boy who had spoken, a faint smile in her eyes.
"Guo Dabao, stand up first!" Qi Meng looked at the chubby boy, her smile gradually fading.
When the children saw Qi Meng's stern face, they immediately became very well-behaved and sat up straight.
"When the sage said that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent and eloquence, he did not mean that a woman's lack of talent and learning is necessarily a virtue. The sage's original meaning was that even if a woman lacks talent and learning, if she can distinguish right from wrong, that is also a virtue!"
"But that's not what the scholar uncle from the next village said..."
Guo Dabao glanced at Qi Meng and couldn't help but mutter something under his breath.
He seemed to have thought of something and said to Qi Meng, "My grandma said that it's useless for girls to study too much. They'll all get married sooner or later anyway, so it's better for them to learn how to cook and take care of the family!"
"No!" Before Qi Meng could speak, Xiao Su Bao stood up, her little face serious.
Seeing that Xiao Su Bao was angry, Guo Da Bao quickly spoke up: "Aunt Su Bao, this wasn't me who said it, it was my grandma who said it!"
Guo Dabao quickly spoke, looking somewhat nervous.
His parents said that Xiao Su Bao was the lucky star of their village and that they absolutely could not offend him.
Little Su Bao puffed out her cheeks and said in her babyish voice, "Nephew Guo Da Bao is wrong. Su Bao's mother said that only by studying more can girls distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise, why would boys need to study?"
"Ah...but...women still have to get married..."
Although Xiao Su Bao was the lucky star of their village, the boy still felt that what Xiao Su Bao said was wrong.
The little dumpling glared angrily at Guo Dabao, but her eyes gleamed: "Men also need to get married, right? Su Bao's mother said that men know the value of studying, so they study more. It's not that women can't study, it's that they have to take care of their families, so they give up their studies!"
"Moreover, my uncle said that there was a female general from the Lan family in the previous dynasty. She was able to become an official and was also very good at studying!"
Little Su Bao remembers that she is destined to be the prime minister!
Qi Meng looked at Xiao Su Bao with sparkling eyes; her little sister was just too adorable.
This idea is exactly the same as my own.
If she could carry the little girl around right now, she would have liked to pick her up.
Qi Meng smiled, and then said, "Since you say so today, as your teacher, I must first let you know a principle!"
Qi Meng spoke slowly, her eyes bright: "Studying clarifies one's aspirations, learning enlightens one's mind!"
"The more women read, the broader their horizons become, and the more choices they will have. Perhaps, many, many years from now, women will be able to serve in the court and hold official positions just like men, and stand on high platforms just like men..."
Qi Meng's statement clearly shocked the young man in front of him, and even Qian Shi, who was eavesdropping, was slightly taken aback and felt deeply moved.
Only Xiao Su Bao, with her clear eyes, seemed not to be too surprised by these words.
Little Su Bao wasn't surprised at all; Grandma Dumb had told her the same things.
After the class ended, the children didn't leave; instead, they sat quietly for the rest of the time.
Yun Qi looked at Qi Meng with a complicated expression.
Originally, he only wanted Qi Meng to give the children their first education and then have her teach them some simple poems.
But now it seems the little girl is much more capable than I thought.
The Tang family has really struck gold this time!
By the time they finished their last class, the sun had already set.
When Xiao Su Bao returned to the Tang family home, she saw Qi Meng talking to Wang Xiuer in the courtyard.
The two of them came over as soon as they saw Xiao Su Bao return.
"Su Bao, you're going to the capital soon, take this with you!"
Qi Meng took out a token from her bosom.
This is the Qi family's token; it might come in handy in a critical moment.
Little Su Bao was slightly taken aback, but subconsciously didn't want to accept it.
Qi Meng looked at the little girl and thought of the dream she had in her hazy state.
"Alright, this is a gift from your third sister-in-law. If you don't accept it, she'll be sad!"
The young girl was slightly taken aback, looking at her third sister-in-law with surprise.
These last few days passed especially quickly, and before they knew it, it was time for them to leave.
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