Chapter 201
"Mother, Father has always said that you are a very, very good person."
He wanted his mother to know that his father's feelings for her had never changed.
Shen Qingnian was slightly stunned. She looked at the little bean in front of her and couldn't help but hug him. The soft little bundle in her arms made her eyes red and her guilt intensified.
At that moment, fireworks burst in the sky, and the dazzling fireworks exploded overhead.
"Wow!" Shen Xi, who was standing next to Song Xuan, was the first to exclaim in surprise.
The little girl hadn't seen many fireworks, and she was always very excited whenever she did.
Shen Qingnian and Xiao Yanqing also looked up at the sky. Red fireworks briefly illuminated the sky after they burst open, then faded away.
"Daddy, let's go to the stern to watch, it's closer to the fireworks there!" Little Shen Xi tugged at Song Xuan's sleeve and walked towards Shen Qingnian.
After the man secured the small boat with his oars, he let the little girl tug at his clothes as the two of them came to the stern.
With Song Xuan and Xiao Shenxi, one big and one small, added to the stern, the space immediately became somewhat cramped. When Xiao Yanqing saw her father coming over, she very tactfully moved aside, allowing her father to stand next to her mother.
Little Shen Xi looked up, watching intently as fireworks rose and bloomed. Soon, she was no longer content to just stand there.
"Daddy, hold me, hold me!" Little Shen Xi pleaded with Song Xuan.
Her father was tall and strong; the view would be even more beautiful if she were held in his arms.
The next moment, Xiao Shenxi was picked up by Song Xuan and placed on his shoulder amidst the little girl's exclamation.
"Daddy is so good, Daddy is so amazing!" Little Shen Xi flattered him skillfully.
Song Xuan whispered, "Sit still."
Even the emperor's shoulder was only fit for a young maidservant.
Shen Qingnian couldn't help but look at the man. His expression was still cold, but his icy aura had dissipated considerably, clearly indicating that he liked Xiaoxi.
She smiled slightly. That was enough. These feelings of affection would ensure Xiao Xi's lifelong peace and stability.
Immediately, her hand was taken by a warm little hand—it was Xiao Yanqing.
Little Yanqing's voice rang out: "Mother, look, it's colorful fireworks."
Shen Qingnian looked up at the sky again. The colorful fireworks spread across the night sky, like blooming flowers, dazzling and eye-catching.
A somewhat hoarse voice came from beside him: "Colorful fireworks are difficult to develop. The method was only introduced to the public three years ago after it was successfully developed."
The method for making those colorful fireworks was something he personally developed, squeezing out time from his busy days and nights.
Shen Qingnian's heart trembled, and she said softly, "It is truly a fortunate thing to be able to see you tonight."
Three years ago, she deliberately distanced herself from men. Before she gave birth, one of them had said he would compensate her with colorful fireworks.
Song Xuan turned his head to look at the woman beside him. The fireworks blooming in the sky illuminated his profile, sometimes bright and sometimes dim. He said, "The fireworks are here."
Shen Qingnian felt a slight sting in her nose, realizing that things had changed and people were no longer the same.
That night, the one who had the most fun was Xiao Shenxi. She not only sat on Song Xuan's shoulders, but also watched the beautiful fireworks and ate a lot of snacks.
Xiao Yanqing, however, was not so happy. Her eyes occasionally showed worry, and when she looked at Shen Qingnian, there was a hint of reluctance that was not easily detected.
Song Xuan didn't say anything more after that. The two adults and the two little children strolled around the Flower Festival like an ordinary family.
As for Xiaoju and Liu Yurou, Jin Yi had already sent them home...
Late at night, Shen Qingnian and Xiao Shenxi stood at the door of their house.
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