In two days, it will be the full moon of the two children. After discussing with Wanfeng, Cao Xiangnan decided to simply set up two tables of food at home and invite close friends to have a meal. Even though the family is doing well now, neither of them likes to show off, and they prefer to keep things simple.
On this day, there were still many guests at home, and all the invited families came together.
It happened that the academy was closed today, and the children at home were all at home. With the children from other families coming together, the family was going to be in chaos, with a group of children running around outside. Han'er followed them out to play. Children this young love to play the most. After playing here for two days, he became familiar with everyone and liked to play behind his brothers. Fang Ziye was not convenient to go out, so he took Jiu'er to the backyard, listening to the lively sounds outside, with a faint smile on his face. Han'er came here and had a companion to play with him, and his temperament became much more lively. He lowered his eyes and saw the sleeping little Jiu'er. He reached out and touched Jiu'er's face gently, remembering what Wanfeng said that Bao'er looked exactly like Jiu'er when he was young, and thought of something in his heart. "Ershun, go outside and look after Bao'er and Han'er." Fang Ziye said.
Yes, I'll go right away. "Seeing that the young master had fallen asleep and the master's son had nothing to do, Ershun responded and went out.
Ah Wu, who was standing at the door holding a sword and leaning against a pillar with his eyes closed, heard the door open. He opened his eyes and saw that it was Ershun who came out. He only took a glance and closed his eyes again. Ershun, who was passing by, nudged Ah Wu with his elbow before leaving. The man with closed eyes curled his lips and smiled.
After the others passed by, Ah Wu opened his eyes and looked at the little slave who left. It happened that the two children woke up at this time and had eaten. After feeding on goat's milk, they were in good spirits. Qi Wanfeng took out the two children wrapped in swaddling clothes to show everyone. The two twins looked exactly alike, and people who saw them couldn't tell which one was the older brother and which one was the younger one. Twins were rare, and people were curious to see two identical-looking twins. The brothers came over one by one to see the children.
An An followed beside Am and helped Am hold the little brother. She always liked to pout and secretly kiss the little brother. The little brother was sweet and soft and very kissable.
"Oh, these two children look exactly alike, so handsome.
Wan Wanfeng, you are so lucky to have only two in your life. Let me hug them too so that I can share in your joy." "
Those who were invited were all the people we interacted with on a daily basis. Even if some of them envied Qi Wanfeng for having a better life than them, they were not jealous and there was no malicious intent in their words. When the two twins were brought out, everyone rushed to hold them. Even Xixi in An An's arms was taken away.
Qi Wanfeng was happy and relaxed. He let the children go to others, pulled An An over by the hand, and touched An An's neat bangs.
Am." An An looked at Am. Qi Wanfeng smiled and responded. In the past, he loved An An the most. Now there are more children in the family, and An An is growing up year by year. He can't do everything so well. Fortunately, this child has always been well-behaved and sensible. The table outside was set up, and the dishes in the kitchen were cooked and ready to be served. The guests sat down one by one.
"Dad, you are here, come and sit here." Cao Xiangnan saw his father coming and asked his father to sit at the table where the elders were sitting. The old men at the same table saw Cao Ashan sitting over and called him to sit. After greeting the elders, Cao Xiangnan went to greet other guests.
Wang Yan came to the door with a gift and wanted to leave after giving it away, but was seen by the sharp-eyed Chen Hong, who pulled the person inside.
"Second brother, come in and sit down. The table has just been set. Come in and sit down to have a meal. Big brother and big brother are all inside." Seeing Wang Yan coming, Cao Xiangnan smiled and let him sit inside. What happened in the past is in the past, and he didn't hold on to it. Today, his big brother and big brother also came. Someone sent gifts to his third brother, but no one came. Hearing that his third brother's house was also bustling, Cao Xiangnan smiled when he heard it. His third brother was not a pushover either, and it was not necessarily that anyone was taking advantage of anyone.
Now his big brother has moved out of the compound, and his fifth brother has moved to the town with his son. There are only his father, mother and Cao Laoer living there. The compound that used to be bustling has become deserted, and he himself has rarely been back. Since they didn't come to his place to cause trouble, Cao Xiangnan didn't mind sending some meat there during festivals.
Wang Yan couldn't refuse, since they were here, he could only let them in.
The cooked dishes were served on the table, five meat dishes and five vegetarian dishes, and big bowls of meat were served, real meat.
But now the people in the village don't have the ugly banquets as before. The families in the village who have visited the land have meat to eat every now and then. Everyone has seen meat, and the food they eat every day is not so rare. The children sat at a table, and Ershun and Lang Ge'er helped to look after the children.
After playing with them for a while, the two children fell asleep again. Qi Wanfeng took the children to the backyard and put them on the small bed for the two children to sleep. Once the two children fell asleep, thunder would not wake them up. He and Fang Ziye set up a small stove in the backyard, and specially asked someone to prepare food suitable for Jiuer. He stayed here to eat with Fang Ziye. The two of them liked vegetarian food more than meat, so the food on the table was light and had little meat. Jiuer cried when he saw the food, knowing that it was time to eat.
"The kids are eating outside, let's eat here." Qi Wanfeng smiled.
"Okay." Fang Ziye smiled and nodded, feeding Jiuer with skillful hands.
Jiuer ate like Baoer when he was a child. He ate a bite and opened his mouth for the second bite. Qi Wanfeng saw Jiuer's well-behaved appearance and missed Baoer's well-behaved childhood. The two ate together, talked about the children's interesting things, and laughed.
The guests in the house did not leave until the sun set.
The tables and chairs outside were put away, the floor was swept, and the house returned to its original state. The noisy sounds faded away, and the house became quiet again, as if this bustle was just an episode in life, and their lives continued at the original rhythm.
Seeing the man in black kneeling in front of him, Fang Ziye put down the letter in his hand and knew that he should go back.
Fang Ziye likes Caojia Village. It is lively here, and it also has the tranquility he likes. If possible, he wants to live here like this forever. But he knows the man's temper, and he has been out for quite some time, so it's time to go back. Don't block the way forward all at once, otherwise it will be difficult to come here again in the future. Anyway, there is a long way to go, and he can come back next time after he goes back.
Time passed quickly, and it passed unknowingly.
Hearing Fang Ziye say that he was going back, Cao Xiangnan was not surprised, and just said, "Okay, come whenever you want next time, and bring the children to play with you. You are always welcome to come and play here." From Caojia Village to Fengdu, the round trip is not short. The journey is long and tiring, not to mention that Fang Ziye brought two small children with him. He can also understand Fang Ziye's difficulties.
The two of them also discussed some cooperation matters during this period, and Cao Xiangnan also wanted to go to Nanyang.
"Yes, for sure." Fang Ziye smiled and nodded. Qi Wanfeng let Baoer spend more time with Ziyu during this period, and taught Baoer to call Ziyu "Mom". After all, Ziyu is Baoer's mother, and he knows that Ziyu also wants Baoer to call him mother. But Bao'er is still young, and there are some things Qi Wanfeng can't explain to Bao'er. Even if he explains it, Bao'er won't understand. Maybe when Bao'er grows up, he will slowly understand.
The luggage for the next day was packed, and the carriage was waiting outside, and the people who came were about to leave.
"Mom, Han'er, don't go." When Bao'er saw that Han'er was leaving, she anxiously pulled Han'er's hand and didn't want to let her go back. Fang Yuhan's two red eyes did not dare to shed tears. Fang Ziye reached out and touched Han'er's head, and let Han'er get into the car. Han'er obediently got into the car and did not dare to cry.
Fang Ziye held Bao'er in his arms, kissed Bao'er's face, and said, "Bao'er, you have to listen to your father and mother here, do you understand? Mom has taken Han'er and Jiu'er away, and will come to see you next time. "He reached out and touched the other children, and after saying goodbye to Qi Wanfeng and Cao Xiangnan, he got on the carriage.
When he returned to Ammu's hands, Bao'er was anxious to grab his hand and let it go.
Take care."
"Take care.
"Zi Yu, come next time when you are free
. The curtains were lowered, and Fang Ziye hardened his heart not to look at his children. Han'er, who was leaning against him, was also crying silently. He touched the child's head. Han'er hugged Ammu's waist and buried his head in Ammu's arms. Jiu'er fell asleep wrapped in a small quilt and didn't know that he was on the way home.
Bao'er pouted in Ammu's arms, very unhappy. Qi Wanfeng held the child in his arms and coaxed him, telling the child that Han'er and Mum would come over soon next time.
Cao Ruile, who was following Am, looked at the departing carriage and horses, then retracted his gaze.
Not until the carriage was out of sight did Cao Xiangnan call out to Wanfeng to carry Baoer back, and then he went inside with the child.
Every year thereafter, mostly in late spring and early summer or late autumn and early winter, Fang Ziye would take time out to go to Nanyang, and go directly to Fenshui Town, to Caojia Village to visit Baoer. Sometimes he could come for a longer time, sometimes for a shorter time, and most of the time he would avoid the cold winter and walk outside. In the circle allowed by the emperor, the emperor gave him a certain degree of freedom to act, and did not completely restrict him.
As for the children in the palace, Fang Ziye never mentioned them again, nor had he seen them.