Chapter 201 Family

Zhou Boxu is thirty years old, in a high position with great power. He is usually not afraid of anyone he sees.

But now facing an eight-year-old child, facing Zhuang Yin's scrutinizing and questioning eyes, he is a little scared.

He wants to explain, but he doesn't know how to start.

The atmosphere in the hall is a little tense and subtle.

Yu Lan knows that Zhuang Yin is smart and sensitive, and is afraid that he will be unhappy because of his misunderstanding of Zhou Boxu, so he hurriedly said: "No, I just feel a little nostalgic when talking about the past."

"Just that?" Zhuang Yin was suspicious.

Zhuang Yin knew that Zhou Boxu, Yu Zheng and Yu Lan had known each other since childhood, but he didn't know the emotional entanglement between Yu Lan and Zhou Boxu, and just thought it was a normal reminiscence.

"Well, this is in your uncle's house, no one dares to bully me." Yu Lan smiled softly, took out the chestnuts wrapped in oil paper from her sleeve and gave them to Zhuang Yin.

Zhuang Yin thought so too, and sat beside Yu Lan and ate the chestnuts.

After all, he is just a child, and his emotions come and go quickly.

Zhou Boxu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Eat slowly, and don't choke on your sips of water." Yu Lan handed her cup of tea with just the right temperature to Zhuang Yin.

Zhuang Yin took it, took a sip, and ate the chestnuts again.

Zhou Boxu, who was sitting opposite them, looked at the warm scene of the mother and son getting along, and his expression softened unconsciously.

Yu Lan, who has transformed from a young girl to a mother, has lost her youthful cuteness and beauty, but now exudes a gentle and graceful demeanor, like a pearl and jade that makes people unable to look away.

Zhou Boxu looked at her, his eyes dark and deep.

"Hey, Ying'er is here." Jiang Shu and Yu Zheng walked into the hall together.

Zhuang Ying put down the chestnuts in his hand and stood up to greet them: "Uncle, aunt."

"Well, sit down." Yu Zheng nodded and sat down with Jiang Shu.

Jiang Shu glanced at Zhou Boxu and asked indirectly: "How long has Ying'er been here?"

Zhuang Ying said: "I just arrived not long ago, and I haven't finished eating the chestnuts yet."

Hearing this, Jiang Shu glanced at the chestnuts in front of Zhuang Ying and curled his lips slightly.

So Yu Lan and Boxu have been alone for a while, and they should have said everything they should say.

Others have no say in matters of the heart. They can only help Yu Lan to this point. The rest depends on Zhou Boxu himself.

Zhuang Yin didn't know what the adults were thinking and concentrated on eating chestnuts. When he ate the last chestnut, Jiang's father, Jiang's mother, and Jiang Ning arrived.

"Sister." Jiang Ning was still outside the hall, but her cheerful voice had already floated into the hall.

"Master Jiang, Madam Jiang, and Young Master Jiang, please come in." Steward Mo led them into the hall and turned to check the table.

Jiang Ning, with a bright smile on her face, walked briskly into the hall. When she saw that there were other people in the hall, she was stunned for a moment and was a little at a loss.

He had seen Yu Lan before, but he didn't know Zhuang Yin and Zhou Boxu at all.

Jiang's father and mother were also a little surprised, but on second thought, it was reasonable.

Today is Yu Zheng's birthday. Since they can come, Yu Lan, as her elder sister, should also come.

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, Jiang Ning." Yu Zheng stood up and greeted them, then turned to introduce them: "This is my elder sister, this is Yan'er. This is Zhou Boxu, the commander of the front of the palace, my best friend."

When he said the last four words, Yu Zheng deliberately glanced at Zhou Boxu.

Zhou Boxu's eyes flashed, and he and Zhuang Yan bowed to greet him.

Jiang Ning and the other two also hurriedly returned the greeting.

"Dad, mother, brother." Jiang Shu stood up and helped Jiang's mother to sit down.

Jiang Ning, who was originally overjoyed, became embarrassed because of the presence of outsiders and their noble status. He sat up straight with his hands on his knees.

He had a lot to say to Jiang Shu, but his lips moved but he couldn't say a word.

The same was true for Jiang's father and mother.

Seeing their restraint, Yu Lan smiled and said, "We are all family, so there is no need to be so reserved."

Family.

Zhou Boxu curled his lips almost imperceptibly when he heard these three words.

Finally, Yu Lan said to Zhuang Yin, "Yun'er, call me uncle."

Zhuang Yin was obedient and polite. He looked at Jiang Ning and called him seriously, "Uncle."

Jiang Ning was a little overwhelmed and excited to suddenly be called "uncle".

He was only a few years older than Zhuang Yin, but he was called "uncle". He felt like he had gotten a great deal.

Because of Yu Lan's mediation and the fact that there were not too many strangers, the atmosphere quickly eased.

Jiang's mother sat next to Jiang Shu and asked in a low voice about Jiang Shu's pregnancy.

Jiang Shu answered softly.

"By the way, we have brought Doctor Fang here. Although the palace has a doctor, he is a man after all, and it is not as convenient as a woman." Mother Jiang had good intentions and thought everything through.

Jiang Shu frowned and looked at Father Jiang and said, "What about Dad?"

Father Jiang patted his leg and said, "I am well now. I can walk without a cane, so I don't need Doctor Fang anymore."

"But..." Jiang Shu was still a little worried.

Mother Jiang took her hand and said, "We can only feel at ease with Doctor Fang taking care of you. Your father is fine, and there are many doctors outside, so don't worry."

Having said that, Jiang Shu had no choice but to nod and told Tan Yu to take Doctor Fang back to the main courtyard first and settle her down later.

When it was getting dark, Sun Yijun and Yu Yuan arrived.

The table had been prepared long ago, and as soon as the two arrived, everyone moved to the flower hall to eat.

Although men and women were at the same table, they were seated in rows, just enough to fill up the table.

Yu Zheng took two bites of longevity noodles, and after ordering the servants to take it away, everyone picked up their chopsticks to eat.

The feast was very sumptuous, with delicacies from land and sea filling the entire table. There were both seasonal dishes and tributes, which made people dizzy and didn't know what to eat first.

Jiang Shu and Sun Yijun looked at the table full of delicacies, regretting that they had eaten too much in the afternoon, resulting in their stomachs being full and unable to eat at all.

Noticing the two people's abnormality, Yu Yuan asked in confusion: "Why don't you eat? So many dishes are not to your taste?"

Jiang Shu and Sun Yijun looked at each other and sighed at the same time.

Yu Lan chuckled and said, "They ate too many snacks in the afternoon. I'm afraid their hearts were full but their stomachs were not full."

Although Yu Lan also ate and drank with them for the whole afternoon, he was not as greedy as them and did not eat much. He could still use some more food.

Jiang Shu and Sun Yijun regretted it and could only taste the food they liked. They could not eat more.

The two of them wanted to eat but could not eat, which made everyone laugh. The atmosphere at the table was relaxed and harmonious.

"It turns out that my aunt is also like me, greedy and can't eat." Zhuang Yan was surprised as if he had discovered something incredible.

After hearing this, Jiang Shu was embarrassed and her face turned red.

Yu Zheng poured her a bowl of soup and said gently, "Drink some soup. I'll ask the kitchen to save some for you. Eat it when you're hungry in the evening."

Although Jiang Shu couldn't eat at this moment, snacks don't make you hungry. She will definitely be hungry at night.

Seeing Yu Zheng's meticulousness, Jiang's father and mother were completely relieved. They were relieved and happily ate their meal and said goodbye to go home.

Yu Lan and a few others left together. Yu Yuan drank some wine and was still a little drunk.

"Brother Zheng, call me earlier next time. I just had dinner today, but I didn't get to talk to you or play chess. I wasn't satisfied."

Sun Yijun pulled him and said unhappily, "Hurry up and get in the car!"

Yu Yuan came in her car, so naturally she had to take him back in her car.

When they reached the palace gate, Yu Lan said, "Okay, you guys go back, it's cold outside."

"Okay, sister, go slowly." Jiang Shu and Yu Zheng stopped and watched them get on the carriage.