Epilogue: Second Nephew Xiao Uncle
After the palace had completely returned to normal, Jiang Yingli sent someone to Chen Zhuxin to bring the baby girl from that night back to the palace.
Xiao Chen'an is five months old, and the baby girl looks to be the same age as him.
However, the baby girl was an abandoned baby. She was smaller than Xiao Chen'an in size and her skin color was yellower. It was obvious that she was malnourished.
Jiang Yingli loved her so much that she carefully selected a wet nurse for her.
In Changyang Palace, Zhaohua Palace, and even Kunning Palace where Jiang Yingli had not yet moved in, special sachets were hung on the corners of all the beds for contraceptive purposes.
Xiao Chenglan felt that Jiang Yingli's health had recovered now. Based on the extent of their mischief, if he didn't use this incense, he would probably have children all over the place in a few years.
He himself is not a person who likes children very much, and Jiang Yingli does not have that much energy to take care of a house full of children. Moreover, even if Jiang Yingli gave birth to Xiao Chenan smoothly, he did not want Jiang Yingli to give birth again.
Since Jiang Yingli had met the baby girl by chance, she had raised her by her side, raising her and Lin'er together. The palace wasn't as free as anywhere else, so it was good for the two children to have a companion.
In order to avoid future disputes over their identities, Jiang Yingli and Xiao Chenglan announced that the baby they had born five months ago was a boy and a girl, and asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs and historians to change the records.
They named her Xiao Jinhuan, nicknamed her Afu, hoping that she would have a beautiful and brilliant life and grow up in happiness.
In addition, Xiao Chenglan also gave the word "Changle" as the title of Xiao Jinhuan.
Xiao Chenan and Xiao Jinhuan were placed in the same crib, both children grinning and looking very pleasing.
Jiang Yingli lay beside the crib, put their hands together, and said, "You two will grow up together. Lin'er, you must protect your sister for the rest of your life. Do you understand?"
The two little people looked at each other, smiled innocently, and held each other's hands tightly.
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty, Young Marquis Jiang is here." Fu Wanquan reported.
Jiang Yingli's brows lit up when she heard this. Jiang Zhao had been busy dealing with the Xue family's affairs these past few days, and hadn't had time to properly see his nephew. However, now he not only had a nephew, but also a niece.
The war in the northern border had not yet ended, and he was about to set out to lead his troops back to the northern border. Before leaving, he only had time for a quick chat.
Xiao Chenglan waved his hand: "Let him in."
When Jiang Zhao entered the hall, he walked with the wind. When he reached the door, he stopped, tidied his hair that was messed up by the wind, and then walked respectfully to Xiao Chenglan and Jiang Yingli to pay his respects.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty and the Empress."
Jiang Yingli personally walked over and helped him up: "Come here quickly, let me take a look. I can't believe you've grown so much taller. I can no longer reach out and pat you on the head."
Jiang Zhao was about to lower his head with a grin when he suddenly realized something and quickly retracted his neck that was about to lean forward.
"Hahaha, sister, Zhao'er is at the age of growing taller. After returning from the Northern Frontier, I can still grow a little taller. By then, I will be almost as tall as Your Majesty."
Xiao Chenglan ignored him and turned to entertain the child.
Jiang Yingli smiled secretly.
Your Majesty is depressed because he remembers that he is not growing taller.
But His Majesty is already tall enough, and if he were any taller, it would be difficult for her to look up at him.
"Come and hug Lin'er and Afu, let them recognize you as their uncle." Jiang Yingli pushed Jiang Zhao forward.
Jiang Zhao stood in front of the crib, suddenly at a loss as to where to hold them. Finally, it was Jiang Yingli who picked them up and placed them in Jiang Zhao's arms.
Perhaps this is the meaning of blood relationship. When Jiang Zhao saw the young child in his arms, his heart was moved. When he first arrived in the southwest, he was hungry and cold but his eyes never turned red. But now he actually wanted to cry.
"Lin'er, Ah Fu, I'm your uncle."
The two little kids were held in Jiang Zhao's arms, one on the left and one on the right. They were grabbing his hair with a smile and using quite a bit of strength.
Jiang Zhao looked at them, and a secret determination rose in his heart.
From now on, he will immediately draw his sword for his two nephews. In the future, the country will belong to Lin'er, and he will use the red tasseled spear in his hand to help him sit firmly on the throne.
Jiang Yingli stood behind Jiang Zhao and Xiao Chenglan, and suddenly realized that these two tall and strong men were like two walls, covering the small bed tightly.
Jiang Yingli couldn't help but think, it is said that nephews resemble their uncles, and Lin'er will probably be very tall when he grows up.
This way, there are three walls in the house.
I wonder where Ah Fu will grow up to be in the future?
If she is taller than Lin'er, then we will add another wall to the house. Remember to tell them that Ah Fu is the older sister, so as not to dampen Lin'er's enthusiasm.
If you are shorter than Lin'er, then be her companion.
The siblings, uncle and nephew played happily for a while, and Jiang Yingli asked Jiang Zhao to stay in the palace to have dinner together.
Before Jiang Zhao left the palace, Xiao Chenglan summoned him alone.
Xiao Chenglan looked at her and asked calmly:
"Now that you have been appointed a marquis and a general, have you ever thought about bringing your father and mother back to the capital?"
This seemingly casual question instantly made Jiang Zhao's hair stand on end.
In front of my sister, His Majesty is kind and amiable, but when my sister is not around, His Majesty exudes the imperial majesty that is intimidating without even getting angry, and the oppressive feeling is too strong.
He doesn't need to speak loudly or show his emotions. A casual word can make people feel uneasy.
Jiang Zhao knew that this was a test. He also knew what kind of answer His Majesty wanted, and he had thought about this in his mind a long time ago.
Jiang Zhao knelt down and replied, "My only blood relative in this life is my sister. I have never thought of bringing anyone back."
Xiao Chenglan immediately said, "You have betrayed filial piety, and you will face public criticism in the future."
"Then I will become a lonely minister, condemned by thousands of people."
In the quiet hall, Xiao Chenglan smiled.
"Very good. The prince needs an uncle who can conquer the world, but you are a military commander after all. It is better to be a lone minister than a meritorious official."
Jiang Zhao bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your teachings."
Xiao Chenglan waved his hand and said, "Retreat. Return to Northern Frontier. Be careful about everything. Don't underestimate the enemy just because victory is in sight. Your sister is very worried about you."
"I obey your order. I will definitely come back safe and sound and not let my sister worry."
After leaving the palace, Jiang Zhao looked up at the night sky. The late autumn night wind was mixed with coolness.
A look of confusion flashed across his brow, but he quickly suppressed it.
He didn't know whether his choice was to go with the flow or whether he really thought so in his heart.
Perhaps he had been too heartless. If he were to die on the battlefield one day, it would be considered paying off this inextricable blood debt.
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