Chapter 451 Little Mianmian's Two Little Followers
“We don’t know if the child is a boy or a girl until it’s born,” Zhou Ruiyuan interrupted.
Nan Fengling thought it was a good idea. "Big brother, it doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. If it's a boy, we can arrange a marriage between them. If it's a girl, you can treat her as a sister. It just so happens that Xiao Mianmian doesn't have any older or younger sisters, so this way she'll have two more younger sisters."
"That makes sense," Zhou Ruiyuan mused.
Wang Qiu was quite willing and said with a smile, "How about I ask my little Manman?"
As he spoke, he wiped away the tears on Xiaomanman's face, "Xiaomanman, would you be willing to arrange a marriage between your child and the baby in Aunt Wanchun's belly?"
Xiao Manman, who had been crying with wet eyes, suddenly burst into laughter.
This stunned everyone.
"Hey! Did you see Xiao Manman smiling?"
"Yes, that means she agreed."
"It seems these two children are truly destined for each other."
"That's right, what a coincidence!"
Everyone laughed and talked, seemingly tacitly agreeing that Du Wanchun's baby would be a boy.
Little Mianmian, who had run away earlier, poked her head out from outside and asked, "Mommy~ Daddy~ What is a childhood betrothal?"
The adults in the courtyard fell silent, unsure how to explain to the little girl.
Aunt Zhou happened to come back from outside and walked up behind Xiao Mianmian, smiling as she said, "It's just a marriage. When they grow up, the two of them can get married."
Little Mianmian asked in a serious tone, "Grandma, what is marriage for?"
Aunt Zhou looked at Du Wanchun and Zhou Ruiyuan, and said softly with a smile, "Just like your mother and father~"
Little Mianmian, seemingly understanding but not quite, ran in and said, "Mommy~ Daddy~ I want to have a marriage arranged for my children too~"
This caused everyone to burst into laughter.
"Little Mianmian, you're still young, no rush," Nan Fengling said with a smile, covering her mouth.
Little Mianmian said very seriously, "Third Aunt, but Little Manman is even younger than me."
"That's because..." Nan Fengling really didn't know how to explain it for a moment.
Du Wanchun walked to Xiao Mianmian's side and asked, "Who does Xiao Mianmian want to be betrothed to?"
After thinking for a moment, Little Mianmian said, "I want to be betrothed to Brother Qing'er!"
Everyone fell silent after hearing this.
I initially thought she was just joking, but now that I hear it, it really seems like there's some truth to it.
Xiao Mianmian and Xiao Qing'er grew up together and have a very good relationship. They might actually be destined to be together in the future.
Suddenly remembering something, Aunt Zhou smiled and said, "When Madam Wu was here with her children, I brought up the matter of betrothal, but everyone thought the children were too young and so it was left at that. Now that they have gone to the Northern Barbarians, I don't know when we will see them again."
When Madam Wu left with Xiao Qing'er, she said she would often return to Cheng'an County to visit.
However, since one was a queen and the other a prince, it wasn't so easy for them to leave the palace.
Especially given the frequent internal turmoil within the Northern Di, it was not safe for the two of them to leave the palace.
Since that day, Xiao Mianmian has never seen Xiao Qing'er again.
Little Mianmian looked slightly disappointed.
Du Wanchun pulled Xiao Mianmian along and said, "It's okay, it doesn't matter if we're not betrothed as children. As long as the two of us are destined to be together, we will meet again no matter what happens in the future."
Little Mianmian nodded obediently.
"Mianmian!"
"Mianmian!"
Liu An and Zhang Quan rushed in, each carrying a steamed bun from South Street.
"I bought the meat buns."
Du Wanchun looked up and saw that it was the youngest grandson of the Zhang and Liu families.
She patted Xiao Mianmian's head and smiled, "Go on, go eat with your brothers."
Little Mianmian nodded, then turned around and went to get the steamed buns with a smile.
The three of them went to the front yard, chatting and laughing.
Nan Fengling, holding Xiao Dongdong's hand, looked at the three of them from behind and said, "If Xiao Qing'er doesn't come soon, the betrothal will be over."
Her words drew laughter from everyone.
Du Wanchun looked into the distance, then turned back to hold Xiao Dongdong's hand and said, "Let him worry."
Everyone laughed again.
Zhou Ruiyuan remained silent. Everyone says that children should be betrothed, and he didn't want his precious daughter to marry just any man.
He wouldn't agree to it if Xiao Qing'er came back in the future.
Du Wanchun turned around and called to him, "Husband, come inside."
Zhou Ruiyuan snapped out of his daze and followed.
After the two returned to their room, Zhou Ruiyuan told Du Wanchun about the recent events in the capital.
Du Wanchun asked him, "Is the second young lady of the Ruan family cured?"
Zhou Ruiyuan nodded. "That's right."
Du Wanchun smiled, "Then Lord Ruan will have to make his move again."
Zhou Ruiyuan understood what she meant. "If they really come looking for us, I'll send you and the children away first."
Du Wanchun squeezed his hand and said, "Don't worry, I will go back with you."
Zhou Ruiyuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he gently kissed her hand.
Du Wanchun leaned against him and said slowly, "I think Lord Ruan probably doesn't have the time to come looking for us again."
Her voice was very soft, and Zhou Ruiyuan didn't hear it clearly.
He wanted to ask more questions, but Du Wanchun's stomach twitched slightly. The movement was subtle, but still noticeable.
"The baby moved?" he exclaimed in surprise.
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