Chapter 642 Initial Affection
It was already night when Mianmian received the candied lotus seeds.
When Yi'er arrived with the box, she was just about to go to sleep.
"Big brother, you're here." Mianmian came to the door with a smile.
Yi'er was dressed in a dark blue outfit, and she already looked like her father.
He was born on the same day as Mianmian, but he looked like he was three or four years older than her.
"I went to the Cheng residence and brought back the candied lotus seeds." Yi'er said softly with a smile, placing the food box in front of Mianmian.
Mianmian opened the food box and saw that it was full of candied lotus seeds.
She smiled and said, "Sister Wan'er is so thoughtful, she has done so much."
Yi'er sat down at a table. "I've already thanked you on your behalf."
Mianmian looked up and asked, "How did you thank me?"
Yi'er told her about the comb.
Mianmian chuckled to herself, "Alright, I'll send some more things over next time."
They were chatting and laughing.
Du Wanchun slowly walked into the courtyard, and as soon as she entered, she smelled the fragrance of lotus seeds.
She smiled and asked, "The Cheng family has sent candied lotus seeds again?"
Mianmian took one and put it into Du Wanchun's mouth, "Yes, Mother, you should try it."
The candied lotus seeds were slightly sweet, and as Du Wanchun gently bit into one, her mouth was immediately filled with the delicate fragrance of lotus seeds; the taste was indeed quite good.
"Miss Cheng's cooking skills are indeed quite good."
As she spoke, she took another one and ate it.
Du Wanchun, like her mother, loves sweets, and even now, as a mother of four, she is different from before.
Mianmian watched her mother eat with relish, cupping her cheeks and smiling.
"Mother, tomorrow I want to continue studying at Mr. Hai and Mr. Yuan's house, just like my eldest and second brothers."
Du Wanchun lowered her eyes and smiled, "Alright, if you want to go, then go. It's a good opportunity to let Aruo go too. He's young, so he can study with you."
Mianmian was overjoyed and gently kissed Du Wanchun's cheek, "Thank you, Mother."
Du Wanchun hugged her and kissed her cheek. "Then, Mother, would you like to take some candied lotus seeds with you?"
Mianmian nodded very generously.
Of course, she didn't forget her older brother's share either.
From that day on, Zhou Ruiyuan specially set up a palace in the palace, where Mr. Yuan and Hai Qingyang taught.
Yi'er, Yu'er, and Aruo, Mianmian, and Feifei all studied there together.
A year later, Du Wanchun found a study companion for each of them.
Yi'er's study companion is Lord Zheng's son, Yu'er's study companion is Aruo, Mianmian's study companion is Cheng Wan'er, and Feifei is too young to choose a suitable study companion yet.
From then on, they all grew up in the palace.
Eight years later, before we knew it, it was already past.
Feifei has reached the age where she can climb walls and trees.
Xiao Mianmian is about the same age as Yi'er and Yu'er, and is almost of marriageable age.
Although they are not old yet, Yi'er and Yu'er already look like little adults, and are the same height as Zhou Ruiyuan.
Every time Du Wanchun saw them, she couldn't help but sigh at how quickly time had passed.
However, compared to the time spent in the sky, it was only a few days.
She even felt it was a bit short; if they lived for another few decades, she and Zhou Ruiyuan would have to grow old and die and be reincarnated.
Du Wanchun was slightly reluctant to part with him.
For the past few years, there has been no war because Aruo has been a hostage in Xuan Yue Kingdom.
However, just a few months ago, the old king's newlywed favorite concubine suddenly gave birth to a son, and everything changed; they began to wage war.
Zhou Zhao and Lu Yan, who had already returned to the capital, immediately rushed to Qilin Mountain.
Zhou Ruiyuan also stayed up for three days and three nights because of this matter.
Du Wanchun brought tea and snacks and walked to his side. "Ruiyuan, rest first. We can work again tomorrow."
Zhou Ruiyuan raised his sleepy eyes, took her hand and said, "That's right, I'll look at the memorials for a while longer. The war situation at the front is urgent, and I can't be negligent."
Du Wanchun had been remembering her mother's words these past few days. Her mother said that Zhou Ruiyuan could only go up with her after he had descended to the mortal realm to undergo a tribulation. It seemed that this tribulation had not yet arrived.
She lowered her eyes and said, "Don't worry, there will definitely be a way to solve this."
Zhou Ruiyuan turned his head to look at a memorial in his hand and said, "Some people have suggested that Aruo be taken to Qilin Mountain and used to coerce the Southern Barbarians."
Du Wanchun shook her head. "Let's not even talk about how Aruo grew up with Mianmian. I'm afraid the old king of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom will no longer care about his life or death."
Zhou Ruiyuan nodded. "That's what I think too."
Du Wanchun slowly stood up, looked towards the door and said, "Perhaps, there will be another turning point."
Zhou Ruiyuan walked up to her and gently placed his hand on her shoulder.
Neither of them spoke again.
Three days later, Zhou Ruiyuan finally understood the turning point that Du Wanchun had mentioned.
Just as Du Wanchun was about to go see Mianmian, she saw Zhou Ruiyuan striding over.
"Ruiyuan, what's wrong?" Du Wanchun asked.
Zhou Ruiyuan laughed and said, "My third brother has sent word that we don't need to fight this battle."
Du Wanchun smiled, "Why don't we need to do it?"
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