"Grandfather and grandmother were both long-lived individuals. If they wished to spend some days in quiet cultivation at the temple during a festive occasion to accumulate blessings, it would be perfectly normal. With the elders gone, how could their children and grandchildren not accompany them?"
Upon hearing Madam Wen's words, Madam Feng clapped her head, finding the suggestion excellent.
Moreover, Master Jueyuan of Fahua Temple had a deep connection with Prince Ding. Otherwise, how would they, as "neighbors" for so many years, not know this?
Thus, this plan was put to use.
The next day, the two elders of the Bai family, accompanied by their children, personally went to Fahua Temple.
In the rear courtyard of Fahua Temple, there were already quiet cultivation courtyards specially prepared for high officials and even royalty.
Each courtyard had its own entrance, ensuring both tranquility and privacy.
The accompanying maids and servants were few, all trusted confidantes.
With them as cover, there was no fear of outsiders discovering their whereabouts.
Therefore, when everyone gathered at Prince Ding's private residence, it was even livelier than it had been years ago.
This time, several children were added to the gathering.
Feng Yunluo was the eldest and the most mischievous. With her around, within half a day, Dou Ge'er and Mi Ge'er had both become her little followers.
Madam Wen sat beside Feng Jinyao, fearing her daughter might lead the two children astray, and couldn't help but interject a few words.
"Luo Jie'er, you, you, you..."
Before she could finish speaking, Feng Jinyao interrupted her with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, don't worry. These children are smarter than each other, and with so many people accompanying them, it's fine. This kind of liveliness isn't something that happens every day. Let them be happy for a while."
Hearing this, Madam Wen could only smile helplessly.
They hadn't experienced Feng Yunluo's mischief. It was estimated that soon, all the trees in the private residence would be climbed by her.
Feng Jinyao doted on her only niece immensely. In her joy, she couldn't help but touch her belly, wishing that the baby in her womb would also be a soft and sweet daughter.
Madam Wen shifted her attention from the children to Feng Jinyao's belly.
A moment later, she suddenly said, "I think your belly looks like it's carrying a daughter."
As soon as she finished speaking, Prince Ding, who had been several meters away, suddenly appeared. His eyes lit up, and he asked Madam Wen somewhat nervously,
"Sister-in-law, is that true?"
Madam Wen rarely spoke with Xiao Tingyi. His question startled her, making her stutter.
"I'm not entirely sure, but it looks like a daughter."
Having given birth to two children herself, she had her own opinions on such matters.
"But Shou Bo said it's eighty percent likely to be a son."
Madam Wen's face showed a look of understanding. "Then perhaps I was mistaken."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tingyi's previously raised lips dimmed again.
He didn't particularly dislike having sons, but he would have been even happier if he could have a daughter.
Feng Jinyao was already accustomed to his emotions, so she patted his hand to comfort him.
As they were talking, they heard the children crying from the other side, startling everyone and drawing their attention.
The one crying the hardest was Mi Ge'er, who was mumbling "Gege" "Gege" repeatedly.
Everyone was curious, but he was too young to explain what had happened clearly. Fortunately, Feng Yunluo stepped forward and explained the whole story.
"What's wrong?"
"It's Dou Ge'er who caused it. Mi Tangdi wanted to call him Gege, but he insisted on explaining that he shouldn't be called Gege, but Xiao Biao Shu. Mi Tangdi got angry and cried."
Everyone was amused by her words.
Their relationships were indeed a bit complicated.
Jin Ge'er, who was a few months younger, had to call Dou Ge'er uncle. Mi Ge'er, a few months younger than that, had to call Dou Ge'er little maternal uncle. Dou Ge'er knew his seniority, and although he wasn't much older, he acted with great authority.
Naturally, this made the innocent Mi Ge'er cry.
He thought this little older brother didn't want to play with him.
So, Princess Wen Yi bent down and explained to Dou Ge'er,
"Mi Ge'er is still young, just like your sister's Jin Ge'er. It's normal for him to not understand the titles. Little Dou, you mustn't bully him."
Little Dou looked at Mi Ge'er with some disdain after being told by his mother. He saw that he was still crying sadly.
So, he reluctantly said,
"Alright, alright. You can call me Gege for a few days. When you're older, you'll have to call me Xiao Biao Shu!"
Mi Ge'er didn't understand the other words, but he clearly remembered the word "Gege." So, he happily went forward, grabbed Little Dou, and shouted: "Gege, Gege."
His fawning behavior made everyone burst into laughter.
If Feng Jinlin were present, he would probably be angered by his son's behavior.
He, the little tyrant who used to swagger through Dongdu City, had his son completely subdued by a little toddler, truly "disgracing" his father's reputation.
However, if one was bullied, the other naturally had to retaliate.
Feng Yunluo touched her chin, finding her cousin's fawning behavior unbearable. She said to Little Dou,
"Xiao Biao Shu, isn't it inappropriate for you to bully such a little child? If you dare, compete with me in climbing trees! If you lose, then you'll obediently be my younger brother."
Little Dou was also a decisive figure in his own home. Being provoked by Feng Yunluo like this, how could he swallow his pride?
However, he wasn't foolish enough to fall into Feng Yunluo's trap.
His eyes rolled, and he said to Feng Yunluo,
"Climbing trees is not the act of a gentleman. How about we compete in literacy?"
Feng Yunluo pouted in anger. Everyone knew that her little maternal uncle was a genius. A child of his age could recognize a hundred characters. Thinking that she couldn't even distinguish between "大" and "太," she decided not to embarrass herself further.
So, she straightened her little neck, held her head high, and said,
"Xiao Biao Shu, are you afraid?"
Feng Yunluo's attitude completely enraged Little Dou, and he said fiercely,
"Hmph, I'm afraid of you? Then let's compete!"
After speaking, he rolled up his sleeves and was about to climb the tree. Fortunately, Bai Shanwei quickly pulled him down. His small arms and legs were delicately raised, and after all the effort to raise him to this age, it would be a waste if he fell.
So, he whispered something in his ear, and the previously aggressive Little Dou suddenly quieted down, chuckling.
No matter how Feng Yunluo provoked him, he wouldn't fall for it.
Thus, a rather "bizarre" scene unfolded in the private residence. Feng Yunluo chased Little Dou, wanting to compete in climbing trees. Mi Ge'er chased Little Dou, wanting to call him Gege. And Little Dou followed closely behind Bai Shanwei, completely indifferent to the "requests" and "shouts" of his two nephews and nieces.
Madam Feng and Madam Lin, among others, were so amused that they could barely breathe.