A long-forgotten fear welled up in her heart. When no one was around, Wen Jin secretly asked Wen Che, "Brother, are they here to kill us?"
Wen Che grasped his younger brother's hand in return, ignoring his trembling voice, and sighed, "No."
"But what are they here for?"
Wen Che: "They came to deliver holiday gifts to my cousin. Didn't you see? Three large cartloads of stuff."
Wen Jin still didn't believe it: "But if they're bringing holiday gifts, why did they have to come all the way to see us? And ask us if we're doing well here? And if there's anything else they want?"
Wen Che looked at his younger brother, who was clearly terrified, and was speechless for a moment.
When a person is filled with fear, no matter what the other person says, they will feel that the other person is saying something meaningful or has a hidden meaning.
When I was in the palace, I heard that he seemed carefree and heartless. After coming to Shenjia Village, he became much more cheerful. But deep down, he is probably still afraid of death, isn't he?
"Don't worry, you'll be fine," Wen Che reassured her again.
Seeing her elder brother's calm gaze and the way his large hand patted her head, Wen Jin chose to believe him: "I believe you, brother."
Wen Che sighed, quietly got up, and went to find Qi Yunxiao: "Cousin, I want to become a monk."
Qi Yunxiao was stunned. He stared at Wen Che for a long time, making sure he wasn't acting impulsively: "Are you serious?"
Wen Che nodded, his gaze seemingly casually drifting towards the courtyard outside the door.
There were two guards from the capital city chatting and drinking tea.
Building a temple isn't difficult; you can just build one in the village.
Wen Che deliberately chose to bring this up when the guards arrived, clearly intending to show the new emperor: I will not rebel, I will not cause bloodshed, and I will not let my brother be in fear.
Wealth, fame, and fortune are like fleeting clouds; what's the point of fighting for them?
If you're good at being emperor, then go ahead and be the emperor. I don't want to be one.
Qi Yunxiao knew this was a big deal, so he hurriedly went back to his room to write a secret report, including the fact that his birthmark had healed.
After all, the Dragon Guards knew about the treatment he had received from Doctor Mo during this period.
After finishing these tasks, the whole family can finally sit down together in peace and enjoy a reunion dinner!
The various dishes were prepared by Xiao Taohua and Shen Dasong, the wine was taken out by Shen Qingyu from her spatial storage, and the mooncakes were sent from the palace.
After paying respects to heaven, earth, and ancestors, everyone happily began their meal.
Xiao Taohua, along with her two children and Shen Dasong, set up a small table in the kitchen.
A man and a woman, with their son and daughter, really gave off the feeling of a family celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival together.
Xiao Taohua was alright, as her husband had been dead for several years, but Shen Dasong was still troubled: his home had been destroyed this year.
Shen Dasong could sense Xiao Taohua's joy as he watched her distribute mooncakes and pastries to the two children, serve them meat, and call them to eat...
Not wanting to spoil the atmosphere, Shen Dasong could only force himself to eat and drink while feeling bitter.
However, Xiao Taohua was a woman after all, and with her keen senses, she quickly noticed that Shen Dasong's condition was not right.
Thinking back on today and his experiences, what is there that I don't understand?
Xiao Taohua thought for a moment, then poured him a cup of untouched peach blossom wine: "Brother Dasong, if you can't let it go, why don't you go to the old house tonight to pay your respects?"
Shen Dasong shook his head: "I went there secretly during the day."
Now that he's staying at Shen Qingyu's house, where everyone is happily celebrating the festival, he can't possibly make a big fuss. Naturally, he has to go and offer sacrifices quietly.
Xiao Taohua nodded, having no other choice, and said, "How about you have a drink? To relax? You must be quite tired today."
Shen Dasong was silent for a few seconds, then nodded and picked up the peach blossom wine: "Thank you, sister."
Xiao Taohua blushed: "Thank me for what? I should be thanking you..."
Shen Dasong also received mooncakes and pastries. He didn't want them when Shen Qingyu gave them to him, but then he thought of something and accepted them. After the sacrificial ceremony, he gave them all to Xiao Taohua.
What's the point of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival if you're all alone?
Although Xiao Taohua had already served everything and placed it on the dining table, she was still grateful.
Stone and Wood exchanged a glance and then picked up their teacups: "Uncle Dasong, we'd like to offer you a toast to thank you for taking care of us these past few days."
The children's attitude reminded Shen Dasong of his own children. He nodded, speechless, and downed a glass of wine.
The little boy, seeing Shen Dasong's red eyes, suddenly said, "Uncle Dasong, you've lost your child, and we've lost our father. Why don't you be our father?"
Xiao Taohua jumped up in fright and growled, "Wood, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Shi Tou was also startled, but he didn't say anything. He glanced at his mother and then looked at Shen Dasong.
Shen Dasong was clearly stunned. He looked at Mu Tou, who was looking terrified after being scolded, then at Shi Tou, who was surprised, and then at Xiao Taohua, who was furious.
These past few months, I've spent almost every day with Shen Qingyu's family and Xiao Taohua's family.
Xiao Taohua truly devoted herself to her two children, and she was also gentle and caring...
To say that I never had any thoughts about it would be a lie.
But the thought of his lost family members made him feel unbearably bitter.
So that thought disappeared.
But who would have thought that Wood would suddenly say that...
Seeing that Xiao Taohua was about to cry, Shen Dasong realized that his attitude was of utmost importance.
If he doesn't express his stance today, Xiao Taohua will feel embarrassed even if she continues to work with him at Shen Qingyu's house.
Seeing Xiao Taohua go to find a stick, saying she wanted to hit the wood, Shen Dasong sighed, stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Taohua's wrist: "Why are you hitting the child? He doesn't have any bad intentions."
Xiao Taohua was pulled back by Shen Dasong, and tears immediately streamed down her face: "I...you and I...we're completely innocent, this brat, talking like that...heaven knows who's been gossiping behind our backs..."
This is because they're afraid people will talk badly about the two of them behind their backs, and if the child hears it, he might repeat it when he comes home.
Shen Dasong felt guilty, but also a sense of responsibility: "Whether people say it or not is their business. We can't just die because of what they say."
Xiao Taohua paused, looking at him with teary eyes: "Then..."
Shen Dasong took a deep breath: "I think what Mu Tou said is right. You guys need a man to support the family, and I'm all alone..."
Xiao Taohua: "!!!"
Stone:"!!!"
The wooden figure was still crying: "I didn't say anything wrong..."
The people in the front yard were completely unaware of this. Two large tables were set up, with Qi Yunxiao's entire family sitting at one table and the guards from the palace sitting at the other. They ate and drank heartily.
Fruits and vegetables grown in the space, bean sprouts grown with spiritual spring water, rice grown in the space itself, and fragrant meat dishes...
The mad Taoist was once again certain that he had been right not to leave beforehand.
Doctor Mo felt that Qi Yunxiao needed further treatment.
Xue Juzheng felt that he should stay here to teach and nurture people for many years to come...
After dinner, everyone sat in the courtyard to admire the moon. The triplets and Mu Tou chased after the paper cutouts in Shi Tou's hands, while Wen Jin squatted to the side watching. Suddenly, Xiao Tao Hua and Shen Da Song came over and knelt down before Shen Qing Yu and Qi Yun Xiao without saying a word.
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