Chapter 178: Happy, like the New Year
The emperor was happier than when he got married. He happily hosted a banquet for all the officials in the court a few days ago.
In order to invite everyone to bring blessings and happiness to his son, according to the regulations of this dynasty, officials of the third rank and above could bring their families into the palace to attend the banquet, but he granted permission and allowed all officials of the fifth rank and above to enter the palace to watch the ceremony.
As a result, the minor officials were also excited.
Even if they could only sit outside the palace, it would be an unparalleled honor.
In order to accumulate blessings for his son, the emperor had people distribute porridge at the city gate early in the morning.
When they heard that it was a celebration of the little prince's full month, wealthy families also rushed to join in the fun and share in the good cheer, and the whole capital was filled with joy.
General's Mansion.
Early in the morning, the old general and the old lady were busy in the room happily preparing for the evening banquet.
The old lady had made new clothes two days ago. She looked at herself in the mirror in the morning, then called the nanny to ask someone to shave her. She also took a bath with flower petals, and every strand of her hair smelled fragrant.
The old general took a look and moved closer to have his face touched as well. He also wanted to be a refined old man so that he could meet his lovely grandchildren.
Xiao Lingzhao went to his parents' room to get something. When he saw how carefully the two elders had prepared everything, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The old general was asking the old lady to trim his eyebrows. When he saw his son, he covered his face in embarrassment and said, "Go away, go away, and don't laugh at your father!"
Xiao Lingzhao held back his laughter, took a few steps back, closed the door and left.
Back in his room, he whispered this funny thing to Shen Yuanwei.
Shen Yuanwei couldn't help laughing.
The two old people really love their grandchildren.
She said, "It's a pity that their grandchildren can't be with them and can only see them once a year or two."
As she pinned flowers in her hair, she asked Xiao Lingzhao, "You said we don't want children anymore. Will the two elders force you to take a concubine in two years for the sake of the child?"
Xiao Lingzhao walked behind her and hugged her from behind.
"Won't."
"My parents urged you to give birth last year just because they wanted to see the Xiao family have an heir. Now that you already have one, they won't ask for more from you. Their request is simple, just someone to carry on the Xiao family legacy, they don't care how many there are."
After a pause, Xiao Lingzhao continued.
"Let's take a step back and say, even if they asked me to take a concubine, I would not agree."
He looked at Shen Yuanwei's beautiful face in the mirror and gave her a gentle kiss.
"I said, I only want you in this life, and this will never change."
Shen Yuanwei leaned back and leaned into his arms.
Looking at this handsome and devoted man, Shen Yuanwei suddenly lifted his chin and asked in a low voice, "You have been guarding me for a month, have you been wanting to sleep with me for a long time?"
Xiao Lingzhao was stunned by her question.
When he realized what was happening, his cheeks and ears turned red.
Although he has become a father and has been married for almost a year, he has very little experience and is still a pure boy both physically and mentally.
He blushed and buried his head in Shen Yuanwei's neck, "You're not well yet... I can still bear it, it's okay."
Shen Yuanwei's fingertips touched his lips, "I'm fine. This morning after you went to court, Divine Doctor Song came to check on me again. She said that I've almost recovered, but I still need to pay attention to the incision on my abdomen. I can't get it wet, I can't press it, and I can't run—"
She leaned close to Xiao Lingzhao's ear, her voice so low that it could not be heard, "So tonight you just need to not press on the wound on my abdomen, and also, be gentle..."
Xiao Lingzhao raised his head, his eyes sparkling.
Thinking of the suffering Shen Yuanwei had gone through, he suppressed his excitement and asked carefully, "I heard that it's best to wait two months after giving birth before sleeping in the same bed. Are you sure it's okay? Don't hurt yourself, I'm fine."
Shen Yuanwei said, "People who recover well will be almost fully recovered in a month, while those who don't recover well will have to wait for two months. As for me, I was lucky enough to meet Dr. Song, who took care of me, so I recovered very quickly."
Xiao Lingzhao was relieved.
He hugged Shen Yuanwei's waist tightly, his voice slightly hoarse, "Then let's come back early tonight..."
Shen Yuanwei tapped his lips and said, "Remember, don't drink. Your mouth smells bad when you drink. I don't want you to kiss me."
Xiao Lingzhao nodded vigorously.
He will remember this well. No matter who forces him to drink tonight, he will not drink. His wife's words are more important than an imperial decree. Since he wants to climb into his wife's bed, he has to be obedient.
Xiao Lingzhao was feeling happy when he suddenly noticed someone approaching stealthily from his right.
He turned his head suddenly.
Sure enough, under the window on the right, there was a figure carefully picking at the window paper with his fingers. After breaking it, he slowly moved his head closer to the window, and his big black eyes looked inside through the hole.
Xiao Lingzhao looked at the sneaky little movements and those beautiful eyes, and raised his hand to his forehead with amusement.
"Why is Prince Rui so sneaky? Who taught him to eavesdrop? Who taught him to peek through the window?"
Shen Yuanwei looked towards the window.
Prince Rui was peeking when suddenly their eyes met. He was so frightened that he banged his head against the window, then covered his head and ran into his room next door with his head down.
Shen Yuanwei and Xiao Lingzhao looked at each other and burst out laughing.
Shen Yuanwei laughed, "I don't know where he learned it. Logically, no one taught him to eavesdrop. He learned it on his own, right? Is eavesdropping an instinct in everyone's bones?"
Xiao Lingzhao couldn't help laughing.
He glanced at the window hole and whispered.
"I think that King Rui is quite cute. Although he peeks, he doesn't do that in a sinister way. He has no ill intentions. He is like a little animal that is full of curiosity and desire to explore us. He pops his head out of nowhere and stares at us cautiously for a few seconds. When we look at him, he runs away in a hurry and hides in his own den. When we are not paying attention, he slowly comes out and shows his head——"
Shen Yuanwei also laughed.
"Yes, he has the nature of a child, simple and not annoying. If he wasn't so lovable, I wouldn't care about him."
Xiao Lingzhao smiled.
He asked, "Are you going to bring him to the palace for the banquet tonight?"
Shen Yuanwei shook her head. "No, he likes to stay in familiar places. He is afraid of going to places with many strangers. Let him wait for us in the mansion. We can come back as soon as possible."
Xiao Lingzhao agreed.
The sun was high in the sky and then slowly set. The whole family got ready to go out.
Shen Yuanwei was worried about Prince Rui, so she asked Xiao Lingzhao to help her carry a basket of walnuts to Prince Rui's room.
As soon as Prince Rui saw her coming, he rushed up happily and wanted to get close to her, but when he saw Xiao Lingzhao behind him, Prince Rui immediately turned around and hid behind the bed.
Shen Yuanwei signaled Xiao Lingzhao to leave.
As soon as Xiao Lingzhao left, Prince Rui rushed out and grabbed Shen Yuanwei's sleeve, looking at her happily with his pair of black eyes.
Shen Yuanwei said to him gently, "Sister is going to go out for a while, you stay at home and don't rush or run around, okay?"
King Rui pursed his lips in disappointment.
He asked in his mind, "How long is a while?"
Shen Yuanwei lied to the child without blinking, "It's just a short while. I'll be back soon. Look, there's a basket of walnuts here. Once you've peeled them, I'll be back."
King Rui looked in the direction she pointed.
Looking at the basket on the ground that was bigger than him, he was a little confused.
"What a big basket, so many walnuts."
Shen Yuanwei heard his thoughts and laughed out loud.
She continued to coax him, "Not much, not much. Look, you take a small hammer and knock it like this, one hammer at a time, one hammer at a time, and it will be peeled quickly--"
She took out a soup bowl that was bigger than her head from the basket and stuffed it into King Rui's hand.
"Well, there's a big bowl here. Put the walnut kernels in the bowl. When you're done peeling them, I'll go to the kitchen to make you walnut cheese tomorrow. It's sweet and delicious, okay?"
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