Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 930 - Sisis Decision
Chapter 930: Chapter 930: Sisi’s Decision
Chapter 930 -930: Sisi’s Decision
However, Prince Luo is still in mourning for his departed houseman, and has not yet returned to court. By all accounts, a military general of Prince Luo’s stature should be able to be summoned back even amidst mourning by a single Imperial Decree.
Nowadays, the civil strife has subsided, yet Prince Luo remains exiled on the periphery of the center of power. Should anything untoward befall the current Emperor, this prince, personally ennobled by the Emperor himself, would be as vulnerable as a fish on a chopping board, available for anyone to carve up at will.
Since Xuan’er has taken a special liking to Thirteenth Luo, she must also consider some strategies to bring Prince Luo back to the capital first.
As her mind pondered over these matters, her facial expression grew increasingly solemn.
Di Ying had already been concerned about Liu Sisi’s situation, and now her worries were even more compounded.
“Mom, are you worried about Luo Elder Sister? She sent a letter a few days ago, and there was nothing mentioned in it; she should be alright.”
It wasn’t until Di Ying took her hand, that Liu Sisi came back to her senses.
“I understand this matter naturally, so don’t worry. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Thirteen, and my heart misses her greatly in this letter. When you write back, take a letter from me to her as well.”
Liu Sisi patted Di Ying’s hand lightly, glancing at Di Xuan. Di Xuan was still seated in his proper place, but he seemed rather distracted.
Speaking of Thirteenth Luo, she’s quite capable too!
Her birth mother died early, and she herself ranked thirteenth. Among all of Prince Luo’s daughters, she was not the most outstanding. Yet, it was she who managed to snag the title of Prefecture Princess. Back when the Sixth Prince and Thirteenth Prince came into power, she was timely in taking a stance and climbed the ranks. Even after the downfall of the Sixth and Thirteenth Princes, the Luo family was implicated in the rebellion case involving Empress Yang due to Prince Consort Luo’s connection, resulting in a complete downfall.
Fortunately, Prince Luo was smart, using his mourning period as an excuse to retreat rapidly back to his hometown. Even now, thinking back, Liu Sisi found it to be a narrow escape!
Indeed, too many people had perished in the conspiracy case of that year! Prince Luo was probably the only one in the Great Zhao who, despite being so involved, managed to leave that risky chariot and save his secure position!
This also implicitly explains the Emperor’s attitude towards Prince Luo—deep down, he still holds affection for Prince Luo.
Liu Sisi’s eyebrows smoothed out, hoping everything would turn out as she wished in her heart.
“That would be wonderful! Mom, you don’t know, every time Luo Elder Sister writes, she especially asks about your health. And look! The snow fungus we had a few days ago in the kitchen, as well as Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua, were specially sent by Luo Elder Sister. And the clothes you wore the other day, they were made stitch by stitch for you by Elder Sister Luo…”
Di Ying’s eyes sparkled with a rehearsed pair of large eyes as she continued to sing praises of Thirteenth Luo.
The Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua mentioned by Di Ying were two half-grown native dogs. These two dogs were born from the same litter as the previous Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua. What set them apart from the previous ones was that the current Ah-Hua had her round mark on the right eye instead of the left.
Liu Sisi had taken an immediate liking to these two little ones the moment she saw them. The sight of their round, chubby little bodies, so reminiscent of the previous Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua, made her hug them tightly for an entire day unwilling to let go. The little ones weren’t shy at all; they would joyfully wag their tails when they saw people, eagerly jumping and frolicking around, full of life and energy.
The tragic death of the original Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua was a deep regret, and even though they were later buried under the big tree outside the courtyard of their old home, that sorrow in the heart was not alleviated one bit. Now, seeing these two identical little ones evoked a compensatory sentiment, and thus, the pair received great care.
Even the fact that Thirteenth Luo had sent the two dogs added layers upon layers of goodwill towards her in Liu Sisi’s heart.
Upon hearing Di Ying mention Ah-Huang and Ah-Hua again, Liu Sisi couldn’t help but also smile, raising her hand to playfully flick her little nose.
“You remember all these details, would your mom forget them? Don’t worry, all of Luo Elder Sister’s good deeds are etched in my memory.”
She remembered it all too well, for it was Thirteenth Luo’s actions that had firmed Liu Sisi’s determination to lend a helping hand to the Luo family. After all, marriage was no trifling matter; she wouldn’t jump headlong into such affairs without consideration.
A resolution hardened in her heart!
It seemed that tomorrow was the time for a trip to the palace, to visit her Father Emperor.
Everyone chatted and laughed, the time slipping by unnoticed. Soon, Xue Yi finished preparing the food and served it up.
Just as the three of them were about to start eating, someone uninvited showed up!
“Hey! This smells so fragrant, it must taste delicious. Let me try some too!”
Di Yelei strode in, casually taking a seat next to Liu Sisi, without a hint of unease at being an uninvited guest.
Liu Sisi continued to sit in her place, picking at the dishes on the table without so much as a twitch of her eyebrow.
Di Xuan and Di Ying didn’t dare to neglect manners, and both hurriedly got up to pay respect.
“Dad!” “Dad.”
“Sit down, everyone sit down and eat, not an outsider so don’t do all this unnecessary formality.”
With a wave of his large hand, Di Yelei picked up his bowl and chopsticks and placed a piece of starch-steamed ribs into Liu Sisi’s bowl, smiling with a face full of charm, “Sisi, this starch-steamed meat is delicious and not greasy, isn’t it your favorite? Hurry and try some.”
After speaking, he continued to smile at her ingratiatingly.
Di Xuan and Di Ying each resumed their seats and silently lifted their bowls, eating without looking at anything else, but in reality, both were all ears, keenly watching Liu Sisi’s reaction.
Liu Sisi’s eyebrows imperceptibly twitched, then she put down her bowl.
“What a pity for these fine ribs, but who knows what they’ve come in contact with to become so tainted. How can one still put them in their mouth? Xue Yi, take these ribs away and feed them to the dogs!”
Di Xuan and Di Ying were also shocked and hurriedly lowered their heads, busily wolfing down their food, trying to make themselves less conspicuous.
It was remembered how in the past their parents were always affectionate towards each other. Such a situation as today was unprecedented! No wonder the two children were shocked!
“This…”
Xue Yi didn’t dare act rashly, instinctively raising her head to look at the Old Master Marquis.
Di Yelei’s hand, which was picking up food, paused for a moment and then withdrew it, glanced at Liu Sisi but did not speak, only a dim radiance in the depths of his eyes betrayed his discomfort.
Liu Sisi forcefully put down her bamboo chopsticks!
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“What are you standing there for? Do I really need to repeat myself?”
Liu Sisi, who was usually amiable and approachable, rarely pulled rank in such a way.
Xue Yi shuddered, naturally not daring to delay, and promptly bowed.
“Yes, Princess.”
After Xue Yi took the bowl away, a servant from beside quickly brought over a new one, standing by to serve.
Liu Sisi picked up her bowl and chopsticks again, resuming her meal.
Liu Sisi, feeling choked with anger, used her chopsticks particularly fast, and although she was chewing on something, she couldn’t make out the taste of the food she was eating.
