Mrs. Shen asked Xu Zhimo privately, and only then did she know why Second Brother Shen became silent when he came back this time, and cried loudly while holding Yan Bao.

It turned out that he was cheated by someone he trusted. They met on the road and supported each other. Who knew that they were not good people. They were evil robbers who killed many innocent people.

If it weren’t for Second Brother Shen’s skill, I’m afraid he wouldn’t be able to come back.

Look, betrayal has become a thorn in his heart.

I guess it will take a while to recover.

After coming back, Second Brother Shen practiced martial arts more attentively, which made Master Li very pleased. He knew that the boy was finally serious for once, instead of just perfunctorily doing it like before.

Not only did he practice martial arts and do hard work, he also liked to read books, especially military books.

When I have nothing to do, I go to Shen Shoufu's study to find a book to read. Shen Shoufu is surprised that his son has become sensible after going out.

Mrs. Shen told Shen Shoufu what she knew, and Shen Shoufu realized that his son had experienced some things, grown up, was no longer muddle-headed, and knew what he wanted.

That's fine.

Life is like this, a thousand words cannot compare to personal experience.

Brother Shen did a great job this time. The emperor was in a good mood and rewarded Brother Shen. The good news was that Brother Shen was promoted.

The bad news is that Brother Shen is going to take up a position in the local provincial government, which means he will be sent out to other places.

This is a good thing. After going out for a few years and accumulating experience, you can become a third-rank official in the future.

Besides, with Prime Minister Shen in the capital, it would not be easy for Big Brother Shen to get promoted. If there were not two powerful ministers in one day, Big Brother Shen would either be a mediocre minor official or be sent out to gain experience.

The father and son had discussed this matter. Although Brother Shen was reluctant to leave the capital and his parents, his mentality had changed a lot after this trip. If he could make achievements in other places, it would be good to serve the country and the people.

When the news of Brother Shen's exile came out, the one who was most reluctant to let him go was Mrs. Shen.

Yan Bao was also a little reluctant to leave. She couldn't bear to leave Xu Zhimo: [Ahhh, sister-in-law is gone. Who will make me some delicious food? Sister-in-law, I can't bear to leave you!]

The Shen family was at a loss for words. This child was not only a money-grubber, but also a foodie.

I thought she really couldn't bear to leave her sister-in-law, but who knew she just couldn't bear to leave her sister-in-law's cooking skills.

Yan Bao didn't know that everyone had heard her thoughts. She hugged Xu Zhimo and acted like a spoiled child, writing on her palm, writing down all the dishes she wanted to eat. Xu Zhimo doted on Yan Bao's face and said, "Sister-in-law will cook everything for you, so you can eat as much as you want!"

Yan Bao was delighted.

Originally, according to the rules, Xu Zhimo had to stay in the capital to serve her parents-in-law. Shen Shoufu and Madam Shen were still young and had no one to take care of them, so they naturally wouldn't let Xu Zhimo stay.

Besides, they knew from Yan Bao's thoughts that after Brother Shen recovered from the epidemic, his body was not as healthy as before and his physique had weakened a lot. He needed to be well taken care of. If Xu Zhimo didn't go with him, who would take care of him?

They have been married for more than a year and still have no children. If they are separated for a few years, how can they have children?

For the sake of their young couple, Mrs. Shen suggested that Xu Zhimo go out of town together.

Xu Zhimo was very grateful, and knew that her mother-in-law was not the kind of evil mother-in-law who would separate a couple who had a good relationship.

Xu Zhimo was very willing to follow Brother Shen and leave the capital.

Yan Bao smiled with enjoyment as he ate the delicious food made by Xu Zhimo.

Before Xu Zhimo left, she taught the cook how to make her specialty dishes. When she was not in the capital in the future, the cook could cook for Yan Bao and the others if they wanted to eat them.

Brother Shen and his companions rested for half a month after returning this time. They packed up several carriages of luggage, and Yan Bao stuffed a carriage of canned fruits for Xu Zhimo, asking them to save them for later.

[What do you mean by 'later'? That's all talk. In less than three months, my sister-in-law will know how good I am to her. These are all prepared for my little niece and nephew.]

[When my sister-in-law had morning sickness during her pregnancy, she relied on these canned fruits of mine to stay alive!]

[Especially the canned oranges. I made them last winter with canned sour oranges. They are sour and sweet and very appetizing. My sister-in-law ate them with relish!]

The Shen family subconsciously looked at Xu Zhimo's flat belly.

Especially Brother Shen, he was nervous, excited, and ecstatic. Could it be the same thing as last night?

It is said that morning sickness will occur in about two months.

It was a busy time, so the couple didn't get to be close.

Last night he was in good spirits and she was also enthusiastic, the two of them couldn't help themselves once, twice, three times...

When Brother Shen thought of what happened last night, the tips of his ears turned red.

Fortunately, no one noticed, otherwise he would be so embarrassed.

For a moment, Mrs. Shen didn't want Xu Zhimo to leave.

I'm afraid she's pregnant?

Shen Shoufu thought that he couldn’t watch these two children being born.

I can't just leave my daughter-in-law behind and let my son go to work alone.

Brother Shen was a little happy when he thought that he was going to be an uncle.

Xu Zhimo, who was unaware of the situation, keenly noticed that everyone seemed to be in a happy mood, with warmth in the corners of their eyes and eyebrows.

Brother Shen was afraid that his wife would be left behind, so seeing Madam Shen’s reluctant look, he carefully helped Xu Zhimo into the carriage, making her feel embarrassed, and warned with his eyes: “I’ll go by myself, don’t do this, I’m fine.”

If this man really felt sorry for her, he wouldn't have been so torturous the night before last.

She was crying, but the bastard still wouldn't let her go.

Now she looked considerate and distressed, but she didn't eat anything.

No way!

Although he said it was okay, he was actually happy to be held by Brother Shen.

Shen Shoufu reminded Brother Shen: “Be careful on the road, you are not in a hurry, so you don’t have to walk so fast.”

Brother Shen nodded. He didn't dare. He was going to be a father soon and couldn't disturb his wife.

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