Chapter 81.2 â Something Like That
Lu Qipei was helpless as Qi Yang gave her several looks, but her smile still reflected how much she was spoiling Qi Yang. Then, she heard Her Royal Highness The Princess speak with the tone of a child-kidnapper, âAh Sheng, donât worry. You have to eat rice, but you can also eat tanghulu. Eating tanghulu will not give you a stomachache. If you donât believe me, let your uncle eat them first.â
While she said that, the stick of tanghulu was delivered to Lu Qipeiâs lips, followed by two pair of eyes, one big and one small.
Lu Qipei had no choice but to bite one and chew it silently as an example.
Lu Sheng wavered a bit, but she still hesitated. Finally, Qi Yang herself bit off a tanghulu and ate it.
The two adults gave her a âdemonstrationâ, and ate the tanghulu in one bite. When other people saw it, they only thought that these two were being so intimate in public, looking at each other once in a while and being sickly sweet.
But the little dumpling didnât understand this. She finally couldnât hold back anymore, looked at the tanghulu Qi Yang gave her, then tried stretching out her tongue to lick it. The sweet taste instantly captured the childâs heart.
Lu Qipei didnât know what was the point of Qi Yang tried so hard to coax a child to eat tanghulu. Right now, she just reminded her, âAh Sheng, just eat the sugar outside. Donât eat the fruit inside.â
Lu Sheng licked the tanghulu, her black eyes sparkling brightly, and she obediently agreed.
Sugar was expensive, but if the tanghulu was too expensive, then children wouldnât be able to afford them. So, the sugar coating outside was very thing. Soon, Lu Sheng finished licking the tanghulu, revealing the red fruit inside.
The child was very curious. Although Lu Qipei had warned her not to eat it, Lu Sheng still couldnât help secretly taking a small bite.
She thought it would be as sweet as the coating outside, but the strong sourness immediately greeted her after the bite. Lu Sheng had never eaten such a sour food at her age, and her small face immediately wrinkled into a bun.
Of course, Qi Yang and Lu Qipei saw her little movements, but neither of them stopped her and just watched. Right now, Lu Shengâs face was wrinkled by the hawthornâs sourness, but she didnât dare to spit it out. Finally, they couldnât help laughing.
Lu Sheng was still young, but seeing their reaction, she also knew that she was being laughed at. She buried her head and hid in Lu Qipeiâs arms.
Lu Qipei patted her on the back and coaxed her, but did not see her coming out. She and Qi Yang looked at each other with a smile. The two continued shopping with the child in their arms. They walked around and bought a lot of things, half of which were things for children.
There were things like toy whistles, rattan ball and so on. Being coaxed with toys, the child was also no longer shy.
The three happily walked along the street happily. Lu Sheng and Lu Qipei looked very much alike, so the passersby all thought that they were a family of three.
But they didnât know that behind the window of a teahouse by the side, two people were watching at the three with deep eyes.
Nanping withdrew her gaze and snorted, âI know how proud Qi Yang is. Now, for a man, she would even acknowledge his illegitimate child.â
Sitting opposite her, King Chu took a sip a tea, but the corner of his lips was smiling. âWell said. With Qi Yangâs temperament, do you think she would just acknowledge her prince consortâs illegitimate child, and be a harmonious âfamily of threeâ?
Nanping looked at him suspiciously when she heard that and said, âWhat do you mean?â
King Chu put down his tea cup and said casually, âQi Yang cannot tolerate sand in her eyes, and she wouldnât compromise even more. So itâs either that this child is not her prince consortâs illegitimate son, or that even she had been tricked. Itâs not like she gave birth to this child, right?â
Nanping finally rolled her eyes and said, âWhat nonsense are you talking about? If the child is really Qi Yangâs, she would have been pregnant when she got married, and it would have caused a noise long ago!â
After saying that, she realized what King Chu had said before, and looked at him excitedly. âRoyal Brother, did you find out something? Tell me quickly.â
King Chu was not in a hurry, as a smile appeared on his lips. âI did some investigation. Lu Qipei did have a blood brother. They were said to be twins and looked very similar, but his brother died four years ago. Counting the days, the time just barely fits with the childâs existence. But before he died, he had been bedridden for a long time. Where would he have the strength to leave behind this child?â
Nanpingâs eyes lit up. âSo Qi Yang really is being deceived?!â
King Chu raised his eyebrows and smiled triumphantly. âSomething like that.â
Nanping became even more excited. She immediately stood up and wanted to go. âI really want to see! With a green hat on her head, what face would she have to act proud and play lovey-dovey in front of me!?â
Hearing this, King Chu quickly stopped her. âWait, stop! Donât ruin my business!â
Nanping frowned and looked back a little unhappily, but King Chu pulled her over and whispered something.
Author notes:
Qi Yang (smashing angrily): Youâre the one with a green hat! My prince consort is well-behaved⦠she canât make children in the first place!
Lu Qipei (hugging and comforting her): Itâs okay. Donât be angry, Ah Ning. Letâs just quietly watch them make a fool of themselves.