Seeing her teary-eyed and wronged expression, everyone could no longer bear to blame her. "Alright, from now on, donât speak. Remember that."
Zhu Xiuxiu and Huo XingâEr really didnât know how to handle children, much less guide Suisui, especially since Xie PanâEr had gone to the Palace again. At this point, all they could do was tell Xiaosuisui to stop speaking. Xiaosuisui covered her mouth and nodded, choking back her tears, her expression clearly showing she knew sheâd done something wrong and was reflecting on it.
Everyone sighed helplessly. Huo XingâEr even reached out to touch her little head,
deeply worried.
"What exactly are you all talking about? Can any of you give me an answer? How is this issue related to Suisui?" Ji Youcheng demanded, extremely anxious. He felt completely frantic and ignorant, a state of helpless confusion he despised.
"Third Sister-in-law, why donât you take a walk with Third Brother and explain the situation to him?" Huo XingâEr suggested.
Holding Xiaosuisui in her arms, Huo XingâEr sighed and shook her head, utterly helpless.
She could tell the little girl now realized her careless words had caused a huge problem, and she must be feeling extremely guilty. The child was still young; they needed to protect her, both physically and emotionally. Thinking about the upcoming involvement with Buddhism, she felt even more uncertain.
Zhu Xiuxiu nodded. She didnât even have the luxury of being angry with Huo XingâEr right now. She stood up and walked out first. "I... Iâll go first, Second Sister-in-law."
Ji Youcheng quickly followed, not forgetting to thank Huo XingâEr before leaving.
"I... Iâll go and check on them!" Ji Youzhi hastily said.
Iâm afraid they might start fighting. Third Brother was already furious about the court wanting to borrow money. If he finds out now that his gold was lost because of Suisuiâs careless words, heâll definitely explode!
Ji Youzhi greeted Huo XingâEr and patted Xiaosuisuiâs head. "You didnât do it on purpose. Donât blame yourself, okay?"
Xiaosuisui blinked her teary, wide eyes, looking at Ji Youzhi, her Seventh Uncle who loved to hold her and play âFeifeiâ the most. Tears welled up again, but she tried her best to hold them back, refusing to cry.
"Wait!" Huo XingâEr called out to him and took a letter from her sleeve. "Have someone deliver this letter to Eldest Brother using the eight-hundred-li express, then immediately take Suisui down the mountain!"
Ji Youzhi was shocked. "Eight-hundred-li express? Whatâs so urgent that you need to inform Eldest Brother in such a hurry?"
"Itâs very, very urgent. It concerns Buddhism and..." Huo XingâEr didnât finish, her gaze falling on Xiaosuisui.
Ji Youzhiâs heart tightened, and he hurriedly left.
"Come back quickly to take Xiaosuisui down the mountain!" Huo XingâEr called after him.
"Got it!" Ji Youzhiâs voice came from outside.
"Second Aunt, do... do I need to leave immediately?" Xiaosuisui asked, her voice small.
Huo XingâEr nodded. "Iâll get your things ready now. Later, your Seventh Uncle will take you to the Palace!"
"Go... to the Palace?" Xiaosuisui stammered. "But... arenât I supposed to stay here with Maternal Grandmother and perform the Daoist rituals?"
"Good girl, your filial piety is enough," Huo XingâEr said gently. "Remember, once youâre in the Palace, stay with your beautiful sister, understand?"
The Nation Motherâs Qi will surely help mitigate some of her uncontrollable power of âspeech becomes realityâ!
Thinking this, Huo XingâEr began to pack Xiaosuisuiâs things.
On the highest floor of Qixia Temple, Monastic Supervisor Wangkong and the Abbot stood at the door of a meditation room, their bodies bent in utmost respect. They called out in unison, "Master Le Kong! Did you summon us regarding the Eldest Princessâs enlightenment in the Tianyang Pole Technique?"