Chapter 960: Side Story (2)....
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Wei Le noticed Lan Chengtai’s earnest expression and said, “It’s okay, Chengtai. I’ll tell my father to talk to Uncle Ruozhu. Then, Uncle Ruozhu won’t scold you.”
Everyone favored Wei Le because she was Su Binglan and Luo Jin’an’s daughter. Although the emperor and empress were strict with Lan Chengtai, they wanted nothing more than to dote on Wei Le.
The little girl was not only pretty but also sweet. Some would even argue that she was the most likable out of the other kids. Lan Chengtai would undoubtedly believe Wei Le’s claims.
Sometimes, he thought his parents liked Wei Le more than him. Although she was only half a month older than him, he considered her as his sister. Lan Chengtai also treated Wei Le as his younger sister, even though she was older.
Nonetheless, he did not blame his parents for seemingly liking Wei Le more than him. On the contrary, he thought their feelings were justifiable as he felt similarly.
Lan Ruozhua and Xie Wanyin would tell their son to go to many places that he did not want to. However, he would jump at any opportunity to visit Su Teng Village if they asked. Perhaps it was because he knew he could see Wei Le.
Wei Le insisted on dragging Lan Chengtai to the courtyard to eat the cupcakes. Although Lan Chengtai seemed hesitant, he ultimately agreed after seeing Wei Le’s expectant expression.
When Wei Le saw her parents at the door, she said sweetly, “Chengtai is here, Father and Mother. I brought him in for something to eat.”
“I know, dear. I’ve already made cupcakes for you guys.” Su Binglan nodded. She enjoyed pampering children as long as it made them happy.
Luo Jin’an helplessly said, “Don’t give them so many sweets. Their teeth will rot.”
Previously, Su Xuedong had eaten too many sweets, which caused some of his teeth to fall. Fortunately, they were just baby teeth, and Su Binglan gave him some medicine. Su Xuedong’s teeth eventually regrew, and they no longer hurt.
Luo Jin’an did not expect his meticulous and stringent wife to be so gentle and spoil the children. Still, Su Binglan had considered the consequences and said, “Don’t worry. I’ll ensure they don’t overeat. I’ll make more nutritious food for them next time, okay? I’ll manage their diet better.”
With that said, Su Binglan admired Zi Die because the latter had a more profound understanding of medicinal cuisine. Zi Die knew which herbs would be best suited to food and how to bring out their medicinal properties.
Her medicinal porridge had gained fame throughout the country, and many foreigners often visited just to have it for breakfast.
Soon after, Su Binglan went to the kitchen to make other foods. She smiled as she could hear the children’s laughter from the kitchen.
After eating the cupcakes, Su Xuexuan brought his younger siblings to the library to read. Su Xuexuan had turned thirteen, and his favorite place to go in the village was the library.
The library had a vibrant collection of books, especially after three years since its establishment. Whenever Su Binglan found a good book during her journey, she would send it back to the Su Teng Village library.
Otherwise, she would get the printing factory to print copies of a specific book and place it in the library. If there were a book anyone wanted to find, it would most likely be in the library.
Su Teng Village had also become a place for many students to study. It created an intense cultural atmosphere in Su Teng Village’s library.