Chapter 709 Companionship and Care
"Don't think that." Liu Jian said with a smile, "You are young and strong, and our mother is talented and wise. My brother and I still need more training."
He was always more relaxed in front of his father and spoke without too many reservations.
The Queen heard this and said, "Your father is right. You two brothers should work hard and grow up quickly. In the future, Brother Yu will assist you and ensure that the Liu family enjoys long-term peace and stability, and that the people live and work in peace and contentment."
Liu Jian and Liu Yuqi claimed yes.
The Emperor waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about that. It's rare for the four of us to be together. Let's talk about something lighter. Jian'er, do you have a girl you like?"
Liu Jian blushed: "...Father, why did you suddenly think of this?"
"Men should marry when they are old enough, and women should marry when they are old enough." The emperor laughed, "Back then, I fell in love with your mother at first sight..."
Thinking of the past, his smile deepened, and his gaze towards the Queen became tender: "Do you still remember?"
The Queen said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, please don't talk about those old stories in front of the children."
"That's wrong," the emperor said. "They will both marry in the future. I'm here to teach them how to choose a wife that suits their taste."
Life is long and hard, with countless storms; even when the storm calms down, it will feel boring again.
No matter what stage you are in, having someone you love by your side is a precious treasure.
The emperor felt that he lived a happy life, so he wanted to pass on the "secret" of happiness to his two sons.
——That is, choose a woman who is pleasing to the eye and heart.
"Jian'er, do you have a girl you like?"
Liu Jian shook his head.
The emperor said, "That's not right. You're already that old... Let your mother host a flower viewing banquet someday and invite more girls of the right age to the palace. You can go back and take a peek..."
"Father, that is against etiquette." Liu Jian said in a muffled voice.
"My eldest brother likes to peek at people giving birth." Liu Yu blurted out.
The emperor's pupils trembled.
Isn’t his son’s taste a bit too strong?
Liu Jian was also shocked when he heard this, and then slapped Liu Yu on the head, "Nonsense! I was worried that something might happen to my mother when she gave birth to my sister, so when someone else gave birth, I asked if it was safe."
Liu Yu wanted to say, but Mrs. Jiang was born after the Queen Mother...
But when his brother glared at him, he immediately swallowed his words.
Forget it, I can’t afford to offend you.
"Mother, ever since I learned that Yun Ting's mother died of complications during childbirth, I've been worried about you." Liu Jian said with some embarrassment. "I've even consulted many doctors, and they all said that's a minority of cases. But I'm still worried, so..."
The queen's face showed emotion.
"Mother knows that although you are timid, you are also considerate and filial. Mother is fine, and you have a lovely sister now. Don't think about those things anymore."
The emperor smiled and said, "Whoever follows Jian'er in the future will be truly blessed."
His son must be like him, he likes whoever he likes and has no messy thoughts.
Liu Jian suddenly said, "Father, I've heard many people criticize our mother for being jealous and for not wanting you to favor a new woman, which is why you have so few children..."
"What do those old guys know? When it comes to having children, one should be like Sun Zhongmou. Quality is more important than quantity. It's not like giving birth to piglets."
"Father, the Marquis's wife always says she wants to buy piglets to raise!" Liu Yu said.
Liu Jian secretly pinched him again - why mention the Marquis's wife?
Is this because he is afraid that the Queen Mother will not miss the Marquis' Mansion?
He has a guilty conscience.
He pretended to be fine here, but when it came to the Marquis' Mansion and his sister, he was really afraid that he would be exposed.
"Brother——" Liu Yu felt aggrieved.
"Your Majesty is speaking, don't interrupt." Liu Jian said with a cold face.
"Oh." Liu Yu stopped talking.
The two brothers stayed in the palace and had their meal before returning.
After they left, the Queen mentioned the names of several young ladies to the Emperor: "... Let's pick one first."
"What should we choose? Let Jian'er come by himself later." The emperor waved his hand.
The Queen sighed, "We can't let him do this. If we let him do what he wants, I'm afraid he'll say he wants to marry Jiaojiao from the Marquis of Wuwei's mansion."
"Jiaojiao?" The emperor immediately clapped his hands and said, "Jiaojiao is good!"
Queen: “…”
Sometimes she felt that it was really difficult to talk to people with the surname Liu.
The Queen and the Emperor analyzed the pros and cons.
The emperor waved his hand, "What you said is nothing. I know who Xiao Yan is."
He believed in Xiao Yan.
"Your Majesty, Marquis Wuwei is loyal, but what about his descendants in the future?"
"Descendants?" the emperor asked. "Are you talking about Xiaoman? I like that child too."
Queen: “…”
Forget it, I can’t communicate with him.
If you discuss it with him, you will be confused.
Unexpectedly, the emperor chased her and asked, "How old is Jiaojiao? You know what, it's really a good match."
The queen didn't want to talk and left on the pretext of having something to do.
emperor:"……"
It's really hard to guess what a woman is thinking.
Besides, after Xiao Yan came to Changzhou in the northwest, he took care of San Ya every day.
Seeing that her due date was approaching and her body was getting heavier, he was anxious in his heart, but he did not show it on his face. He only thought about how to comfort her and take care of her daily life.
That day, seeing San Ya lying motionless in the house again, Xiao Yan said softly, "Jiao Jiao, come out and walk around in the yard."
San Ya held her waist, hesitant. "Dad, what if... what if someone breaks in and sees us?"
She was always worried that her pregnancy would be exposed and cause trouble.
"With Dad here, nothing can happen."
Xiao Yan's voice was steady and powerful, carrying a reassuring strength. "When your mother was pregnant with Xiaoman, and later when your eldest sister was pregnant with Ah Ci, Doctor Hu repeatedly advised them to move around more so that the future births would be smoother."
San Ya nodded, walked out of the house, and slowly paced in the sun-drenched yard.
She has always had a light figure, and even when she was more than eight months pregnant, she could still walk briskly.
But she didn't dare to leave like that because her father wouldn't allow it.
Xiao Yan held the sword and leaned silently at the gate of the courtyard like a guardian god, looking outside vigilantly to make sure no one was disturbing him.
In addition to keeping an eye on San Ya's activities, he also found ways to find delicious food for her.
Freshly baked naan, Changzhou’s time-honored marinated lamb trotters, fresh wild fruits... Whenever Xiao Yan went out, he would always bring her food when he came back.
Every time this happened, San Ya would smile with her eyes curved, take the food and eat it without ever being picky.
A few days ago, Erya sent a letter from Guangzhou, jokingly complaining to Sanya that she was craving for mutton from the northwest.
Xiao Yan immediately arranged for someone to rush over a whole fat sheep, then turned to San Ya and said, "Look, if you want to eat something, you have to say it like your second sister did."
Whether it's flying in the sky or swimming in the water, as long as San Ya wants it, he can get it for her.
San Ya just smiled innocently: "Dad, everything I eat tastes delicious! Really, I love everything you cook."
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