Yan Zhili's expression softened considerably after hearing this.
Liu Qin pursed her lips, glanced at Xu's belly, and said gently, "This is good news. Having many children and grandchildren is a blessing."
Baojie's eyes flickered, she fiddled with her fingers, and said crisply, "Then don't tire yourself out. Although I don't like you, the baby in your belly is my little brother or sister, and I still like him/her. Little brother, you won't be the youngest anymore, are you happy?"
Gui-ge glanced at Madam Xu, then at his sister, before finally saying, "Yes."
Liu Qin said, "Then let Madam Xu rest well, and have the servants take good care of her."
Yan Zhili nodded: "Go and rest. Tell the kitchen what you want to eat."
After saying that, he picked up Baojie and led his wife towards the main courtyard.
Baojie nestled in Yan Zhili's arms, looking at Xu Shi standing behind her. Her eyes were calm, but her words carried a hint of coquettishness: "Father, I'll tell you a secret."
Yan Zhili was in a good mood and asked, "What does Sister Bao want to say?"
“I like little brothers or sisters, but… I prefer the ones born to my mother.” Baojie sighed like a little adult: “But I can’t say that to her face. After all, they are my father’s children. What if the Goddess of Fertility thinks I don’t like them and takes the children away?”
Yan Zhili felt a warmth in his heart. He didn't think there was anything wrong with his daughter's words, after all, she was young and had grown up away from home: "Dad knows, in Dad's heart you are the most important."
Gui Ge, holding Liu Qin's hand, said, "Little Fatty isn't allowed to study with the teacher anymore because he has a younger brother. Dad, if I have a younger brother, will I also be unable to study?"
Yan Zhili replied without hesitation, "No, whatever Brother Gui wants, Father will give him."
Gui Ge then nodded and made his request: "Then I want a book."
"Dad will buy it for you." Yan Zhili felt overjoyed upon hearing his son's words. He had also studied before, but unfortunately, the taxes levied by the previous dynasty were too heavy, and his family simply couldn't afford any extra money. That's why he stopped studying and went out to find work. "Dad will buy you whatever you want."
The main courtyard was the best courtyard in the entire mansion. After getting out of bed, Baojie took her younger brother around and asked, "Father, do we all live here?"
“No.” Yan Zhili stayed by his wife’s side and carefully explained the situation in the yard to her: “This is where Dad and Mom live. You two also have your own yard.”
Baojie exclaimed with delight, "I have my own yard too?"
Yan Zhili said, "That's right, Baojie and Guige can choose for themselves. They can choose whichever courtyard they like. If there are any things they're not satisfied with, they can just find someone to fix them. Our family is rich now and can live very comfortably."
Baojie exclaimed, "Dad is so amazing!"
Looking at her daughter's adoring eyes, Yan Zhili couldn't help but laugh: "Your uncle and I work so hard so that you can have a good life."
Gui Ge couldn't hold back his laughter either, and said, "Dad, I want a study. The Master's house has a study, and it's full of books."
Yan Zhili agreed without hesitation and looked at Liu Qin, saying, "Qin's mother, this will be our home from now on, so I'm entrusting it to you."
Liu Qin did not agree immediately, saying, "I know my husband values me, but... things are different now, and I'm afraid I'll embarrass him."
Yan Zhili said, "Don't worry, I'll ask my sister-in-law to arrange for a few nannies to come to the house to help manage things. You can learn from them, okay?"
Liu Qin said, "Good, my husband is very thoughtful. It's a good opportunity for Bao Jie and me to learn those rules as well."
Baojie looked up at Yan Zhili and said, "Father?"
Yan Zhili said, "No need to learn. I risked my life for this so that you could be free. Do you think that after overthrowing the previous dynasty, we should learn all its rules and regulations?"
Liu Qin already had a plan in mind, but she did not refute Yan Zhili's words: "What my husband says is true. Then please ask the doctor to check Bao Jie's health. Bao Jie has suffered a lot over the years, and I am a little worried."
After all, given Baojie's age, she'll be menstruating soon. If she really harms her health, what will happen to her in the future?
"Let me show you all," Yan Zhili said seriously. "The imperial physicians in the palace know how to prepare medicinal cuisine. I'll go ask my brother for some, and you can all take good care of yourselves."
Liu Qin said with a smile, "And Xu Shi, she has your child after all, so you should take good care of her."
Yan Zhili said, "Don't worry about her, she has people taking care of her."
Liu Qin nodded and said nothing more.
The gray-haired woman glanced at it a few times and said with a smile, "It's going to be very lively from now on."
She was older and had experienced a lot. She reached out and held the beautiful woman's hand, saying, "Don't be afraid. If Zhili dares to treat you badly, I will disown him as my son."
The beautiful woman smiled and said softly, "My husband is not that kind of person, it's just... I'm afraid I'm not good enough for him."
The gray-haired woman patted the back of her hand: "When our family was poor, you married into the family without any complaints, bore him children, took care of this old woman, and cared for his father until his death. No matter what Zhili's status is, he is not good enough for you."
The child who started speaking, though dressed in boys' clothes, had a clear and soft voice, clearly a little girl: "Mom, don't worry, I'm here. I'll take good care of Grandma, you, and my little brother."
The little girl's words made everyone in the carriage laugh. The little boy, who was playing with the nine-linked rings in the old woman's lap, looked up at his mother and sister. When he was older, he would be able to protect his mother and sister and never let anyone bully them again.
There wasn't much to see on the official road. The little girl looked at the people riding horses outside with some envy before closing the carriage window: "Grandma, can you tell my brother and me what Uncle and Dad are like? My brother has never seen Dad before."
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