Shen Yuhan shook her head awkwardly: "I'm afraid I can't hold her steady."

Fang Qingyue smiled gently and signaled him to give it a try: "It's okay, just try hugging them."

Shen Yuhan carefully took the child from the nanny's hands, feeling so nervous that she didn't know what to do.

His movements were a little clumsy, and the baby in his arms was like a small ball of cotton, held carefully in his arms.

Despite his awkward movements, there was a hint of tenderness on his face that he had never seen before.

"Is this hug...right?"

Shen Yuhan asked carefully, with a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

Fang Qingyue couldn't help but chuckle, "Be careful, don't hold Huaiyuan crookedly."

A thin layer of sweat appeared on Shen Yuhan's forehead, and his whole body looked a little stiff.

He didn't dare take his eyes off the child in his arms, for fear that he would accidentally drop the child.

However, little Huaiyuan in his arms seemed to feel his father's nervousness.

But she giggled, her mouth slightly open, revealing her pink little gums.

"He smiled." Shen Yuhan looked at Fang Qingyue in surprise.

"He's laughing at you for being stupid." Fang Qingyue responded mischievously with a warm smile.

Shen Yuhan also smiled, relaxed a little, and carefully handed Huaiyuan to Fang Qingyue.

Looking at the intimate interaction between the mother and her two children, his heart was filled with happiness.

In this warm atmosphere, there was a gentle knock on the door.

Shen Yuhan frowned, walked over and opened the door, and saw a palace servant standing at the door with his head bowed and a respectful look on his face.

"My lord, there is an imperial decree from the palace. His Majesty invites you to enter the palace today." The attendant reported in a low voice.

Shen Yuhan was slightly startled, and a hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

Although Fang Qingyue had just recovered, family matters should have been the top priority.

But he knew that since the imperial edict came from the palace, there was no way he could avoid it.

Thinking of this, he nodded and signaled the servant to wait for a moment.

Back in the room, Shen Yuhan's expression had become calm.

He sat down beside Fang Qingyue's bed and said softly, "Qingyue, someone has come to the palace. His Majesty summoned me to the palace today."

After hearing this, a trace of worry flashed across Fang Qingyue's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She gently held Shen Yuhan's hand, her tone full of concern: "Yuhan, you must be careful."

"The situation in the capital is tense these days. You hold a high position in the court, so you must proceed with caution."

Shen Yuhan felt the warmth in her hand, and his heart softened a little.

He nodded slightly, his eyes firm: "I know, Qingyue. Don't worry, I will handle it carefully."

Shen Yuhan held her hand tightly, his eyes affectionate: "I will, Qingyue."

"Just take care of your health. The children also need your care."

"I will be able to handle everything well when I enter the palace, and I won't let you be affected in any way."

Fang Qingyue nodded lightly, a forced smile on her face: "Then go early and come back early, I will wait for you."

Shen Yuhan looked at her tired face, feeling a little reluctant, but he knew that he had no choice at this moment.

After placing a light kiss on her forehead, he stood up.

He straightened his clothes, then turned and walked out of the room.

I walked out of the room, feeling heavy in my heart.

Inside the Taiji Palace, sunlight shines through the carved window lattices onto the floor tiles of the imperial study, making the magnificent hall look particularly solemn.

The emperor sat behind his desk, with memorials piled in front of him, reviewing government affairs.

He was wearing a dragon robe, with a calm expression, appearing extremely majestic.

"Shen Yuhan requests a meeting." Li Dequan announced in a low voice.

The emperor looked up, his eyes lit up slightly, then he smiled softly, put down the red brush in his hand, and gestured: "Let him in."

Shen Yuhan walked quickly into the hall and saluted the emperor: "Your Majesty, I, Shen Yuhan, pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be in good health."

The emperor nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "No need to be so polite, my dear Mr. Shen, please stand up quickly."

"Some time ago, I heard that you had returned triumphantly."

"I haven't had time to summon you yet, so today is a good opportunity to hear the details of the war on the border."

Shen Yuhan bowed in thanks, then stood aside and began to report on the situation on the border: "Your Majesty, although this border battle was difficult and dangerous, the enemy was defeated and the overall situation has been decided thanks to the heroic efforts of the soldiers."

"I have already dispatched troops to secure the defenses. There are no major threats to the border areas for now."

"However, the casualties of this battle are considerable. I implore Your Majesty to comfort the soldiers as soon as possible and boost their morale."

After hearing this, the emperor showed a satisfied smile on his face, nodded and said: "My dear Shen, you have lived up to my trust. I have long known that the stability of the border is inseparable from your loyalty and bravery."

"I will personally give instructions regarding the compensation for the soldiers."

He paused and looked at Shen Yuhan gently: "Now that the border affairs are settled, Shen Aiqing can spend more time in the capital to reunite with his family."

"I heard that Fang Qingyue recently gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. What a double blessing!"

Mentioning Fang Qingyue and the child, Shen Yuhan's face revealed a rare gentleness, and his tone slowed down a bit: "Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for the grace of bestowing the title of Prince Anping."

"Qingyue is weak after giving birth. I am doing my best to take care of her. The children are safe and sound. I am very grateful."

The emperor smiled, seeming very satisfied with Shen Yuhan's gratitude.

He waved his hand gently, and said in a friendly tone: "You don't have to be polite, my dear Shen, I am just doing my best.

"You have worked hard and made great contributions on the frontier, and your wife has given birth to a child. I should reward you."

Shen Yuhan felt a little nervous when he heard this.

I must seize this opportunity and make the request I had already planned.

So, he pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I would like to take this opportunity to mention something to you."

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