Chapter 147
Shen Qingnian handed the book to Xiaoju and bent down to pick up little Shen Xi.
The little dumpling was only three years old, with a soft body and a milky fragrance that made people happy. Shen Qingnian couldn't resist kissing the little dumpling's cheek.
"Mother," little Shen Xi hugged her mother, snuggling in her mother's arms and acting coquettishly.
The little girl is already incredibly beautiful, and when she acts so adorable, it makes you want to pluck the stars from the sky and give them to her.
Shen Qingnian held little Shen Xi and her heart melted.
Xiaoju held up an oil-paper umbrella for the two of them and said with a smile, "Miss, let's go back quickly. Madam ordered someone to make roast meat today."
Three years ago, Shen Qingnian and his companions traveled a long and bumpy road to Jiangnan, eventually buying a small courtyard and two old women to be managed by Xiaoju.
The money they had saved was enough for them to live very well for the rest of their lives. Although their lives were simple, they were very happy. Shen Qingnian liked these days very much, with the drizzling rain and the picturesque scenery of the Jiangnan water town.
The three of them returned home under umbrellas. It was a courtyard house with two entrances and two exits. Although it wasn't large, it was more than enough to house five people.
Little Shen Xi got down from Shen Qingnian's arms and took short steps to the courtyard to find Liu Yurou. Liu Yurou was Aunt Liu's name. After coming to Jiangnan, she returned to being herself.
"Grandma, Grandma," little Shen Xi's childish voice echoed in the courtyard. The little bean didn't care about the rainy weather and ran in. The sound of the hairpins and ornaments on her head jingled and was very pleasant.
Seeing Xiao Shenxi run inside, Xiao Ju quickly put away her oil-paper umbrella and hurried after her, saying, "Miss, please slow down and be careful not to fall!"
Shen Qingnian followed behind the two, walking slowly. She looked relaxed, her expression was indifferent, but her eyes held a smile.
The drizzle continued to fall. She walked through the courtyard without an umbrella, and her light green long dress was soaked by the rain, leaving dark spots.
She walked into the dining room, where Liu Yurou was already holding little Shen Xi and gently soothing him. When she saw her come in, she immediately frowned and said with a hint of seriousness, "Why did you come in the rain? You're not fully recovered yet. Go back inside and change your clothes!"
Liu Yurou wore her hair in a traditional Chinese updo. Her complexion was rosy and she was in excellent spirits, showing no trace of the frail appearance she had three years ago.
Shen Qingnian had taken that bowl of medicine to prevent miscarriage during childbirth, and her health had been poor for the past three years. Fortunately, her family was not short of money, and after several years of recuperation, although her health had not fully recovered, it had improved by about 70-80%.
Even so, Liu Yurou still reminded her every day, fearing that her health might deteriorate again.
"Mommy is being naughty, shame on you!" Little Shen Xi covered her mouth and laughed. She nestled in Liu Yurou's arms, her little legs dangling and swinging, her dark grape-like eyes seemed to hold the stars.
Little Shenxi has a very lively personality, and everyone in the neighborhood likes her. Although she is only three years old, she is always chased and pampered by other little children whenever she goes out. Even the elementary school students in the school want to play with her.
Who can blame her for being so beautiful? Everyone who sees her is extremely fond of her looks.
Shen Qingnian glanced at Xiao Shenxi and raised an eyebrow, asking, "Did you practice your calligraphy today?"
"Mommy, I'll make it after dinner!" Little Shen Xi puffed out her soft cheeks, looking like a little goldfish.
She was only three years old, not even old enough to go to school, but her mother had already made her practice calligraphy.
Shen Qingnian raised an eyebrow, wanting to say a few more words, but Xiaoju pulled her back into the house: "After Miss has eaten, I will teach Miss to practice calligraphy."
After settling down in Jiangnan, she stopped letting Xiaoju refer to herself as a "servant". She also retrieved Xiaoju's indenture after she drugged Madam Shen and burned it herself after buying the courtyard.
“You can spoil her then,” Shen Qingnian said helplessly. Shen Xi is cute and has a sweet tongue. At only three years old, she has already won over everyone in the family.
As Xiaoju took clothes out of the cabinet, she smiled and said, "Young Miss is so beautiful and intelligent, she should naturally be pampered."
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