Zhou Zeyu, who had sensed something was wrong, ran away, and Zhou Zhaonuan followed closely. Zhou Zeyu whooshed over the table, and Zhou Zhaonuan, with a half-smile on her face, also whooshed over. Unexpectedly, Shen Nian'an came out holding her two-year-old brother. Seeing the two of them arguing so loudly, because Zhou Beichen was going to the battle and her daughter was leaving too, she felt upset and not in a very good mood.
He spoke immediately, interrupting the actions of the brother and sister.
"Alright, alright, you two are already so old, why are you still making a fuss here? Nuannuan, if you have time, why don't you just go and have a good rest? You're already so old, but you don't even act like an older sister. And Yu'er, you too, why are you messing around with your sister for no reason?"
With just one sentence, the two little guys lowered their heads dejectedly at the same time. Only Little Thirteen in Shen Nian'an's arms opened his mouth in surprise, speaking word by word.
"Sister, sister, hug me, hug me!"
Kids of this age are the most fun. Although they are not particularly obedient, at least they are not as annoying as Zhou Zeyu. Zhou Zhaonuan glared at Zhou Zeyu who was standing next to her, and walked towards Shen Nian'an happily with a smile on his face.
"Come, little Thirteen, let sister hold you!"
The Thirteenth Prince clapped his little fleshy hands happily. Shen Nian'an shook his head helplessly and sent the child in his arms away, "Sister, I miss you."
Children of this age can generally understand some words. They seemed to know that their sister was going on a long journey. They rested their chin on Zhou Zhaonuan's shoulder, leaning against her, and continued to talk.
"Sister, when will you come back?"
He couldn't speak coherently yet, and Zhou Zhaonuan felt sad listening to it. She put her brother on the ground and gave Xiao Shisan a big hug with a smile.
"Little Thirteen, be good and listen to your mother. Sister will be back soon. Oh, right, count on your fingers. When you have come back dozens of times, sister will be back, and father will be back with her."
Little Thirteen has already started to learn, and since the children of the royal family are all precocious, the tutor has been teaching him real numbers individually in the past few days.
Upon hearing this, Little Thirteen's eyes lit up, he flapped his hands happily, widened his eyes, and raised a finger to Zhou Zhaonuan.
"one."
Seeing Zhou Zhaonuan nod, Xiao Shisan excitedly shouted, "Two~"
Zhou Zhaonuan nodded again, "Three~"
"forty."
After counting till the end, Little Thirteen actually lowered his head and silently blurted out two words, "Sister, it's been so long."
Zhou Zhaonuan felt a pang of relief and was not particularly comfortable. She forced a smile and patted Xiao Shisan's head.
"It's long, but if you count one finger a day, Thirteen, it won't be long. Don't worry, when you count to one hundred, your sister will be back."
"One hundred, one hundred."
Little Thirteen started eating his hands, his big eyes full of hope and excitement. Little children never hide their feelings. When they are happy, they are happy, and when they are sad, they are sad.
"Uh-huh!"
"Of course, so, Xiao Shisan, you have to wait for your sister to come back obediently."
After saying that, Zhou Zhaonuan choked up, as if she was afraid of making Little Thirteen cry. Zhou Zhaonuan directly gave instructions to the wet nurse following behind Shen Nian'an.
"Take the Thirteenth Prince away and take good care of him."
"yes!"
As soon as Xiao Shisan left, the hall that was originally filled with laughter became depressed. During the days when Zhou Beichen was away, the court seemed to be the same as usual, but for that position, above the supreme power, the supreme glory, the desire for power, anyone who could barely get it, even if it was just a little bit, would feel unwilling.
Shen Nian'an was worried about Zhou Beichen, but she was also worried about this vast country, her son, and her daughter who was about to leave.
There are loyal ministers in the imperial court. If it weren't for the fact that King Qi still had some loyal ministers suppressing him, Shen Nian'an would definitely believe that those forces that were secretly ready to make a move would not wait for an opportunity to rise up.
Zhou Beichen only has one biological brother, the King of Qi, but the fifth and sixth kings who are far away in their fiefdoms are also jealous of that position.
Perhaps, Zhou Beichen wanted to use this opportunity to completely eliminate the Fifth Prince, Sixth Prince and Concubine Liang's party, Shen Nian'an thought.
"In the past few days, Concubine Liang has been coming here quite frequently. Nuannuan, after you leave, you must be careful on the road."
"Mom, Nuannuan is fine."
Zhou Zhaonuan nodded, realizing that she might have gone too far this time, but her father loved her very much, and her mother loved her too. She had a brother with her mother, and she had to go with her father.
"You..."
Just as Shen Nian'an was about to say something, a shrill announcement came from outside the door.
"Empress Liang has arrived!"
"Look, just mention Cao Cao and he'll appear!"
Shen Nian'an glanced at Zhou Zeyu casually, and said meaningfully to Zhou Zhaonuan.
At times like this, my mother probably still has doubts about Yu'er. In matters, it's not just Shen Nian'an, sometimes she also has doubts.
Pulling Zhou Zeyu over suddenly, Zhou Zhaonuan curled the corners of his lips and raised his eyebrows.
"Yu'er, Concubine Liang is here, you must stay away."
"No, sister, Yu'er will not avoid it. In this life, apart from those two mothers, you are the best to Yu'er. Sister, don't worry, Yu'er will never do anything to hurt you in this life."
Zhou Zeyu held back his tears, snuggled into Zhou Zhaonuan's chest, and sobbed.
He knew that his fear, dislike, and occasional hatred for his father were clearly seen by his sister, but he was always sincere to his sister.
"Yu'er's love for me is truer than gold. Could it be that I still doubt Yu'er?"
Zhou Zeyu is not stupid. During this period, his sister has been trying her best to protect him and has occasionally tested him a few times. He understood it all. Today, he finally plucked up the courage to say it out loud. While Concubine Liang was walking in, he thought that he might not be afraid of Concubine Liang hearing it. After all, he had never wanted to get anything from Concubine Liang.
Zhou Zhaonuan's expression changed several times in a short while. She never thought that Zhou Zeyu would speak so bluntly.
"Of course, a sister believes what her brother says, but... Yu'er, sometimes, people's hearts are uncontrollable, you know?"
After a brief pause, Zhou Zhaonuan's tone became even calmer. "Sister, human hearts are uncontrollable, but Yu'er has always been doubly moved by your love and care for her. In my life, Yu'er will never complain even if you beat or scold me."
The boy's eyebrows shook, his eyelashes were distinct, and soon, they were covered with tears.
"Sister, I believe you will understand my feelings for you."
"Since you treat me as your sister, I naturally believe you."
Zhou Zhaonuan moved his lips and said nothing more.
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