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Chapter 406: Giving Birth to a Child, Double Happiness

Before Shen Ziju's carriage and his entourage on horseback arrived, several villagers came running over, and many followed behind. They all knew that the runner-up had returned and came to see the excitement. Of course, they also wanted to say a few words to him. Shen Ziju was no longer an ordinary person. From now on, he would be an official that they could not reach. If they said a few words to him now, it might be of benefit to them in the future!

As soon as Shen Youfu came out, he saw several tall horses escorting a carriage which, although covered in dust, was still different from ordinary carriages, coming towards his house. His old eyes suddenly became moist.

"Zi Ju's mother, our son is back and has become a high-ranking official!"

"Yes, yes, Zi Ju is back. His ten years of hard study have not been in vain. He is truly our good son. He has brought honor to the Shen family! Old man, you should be content this time!"

Shen Zhang also wiped her tears while speaking, and reminded Shen Youfu and Shen Ziju how outstanding they were, and that this son was born to her. She was born with a natural ability to speak, and she could say these good words to herself without thinking, and what she said at this time was really natural and touching.

Shen Youfu was very happy at the time, so he naturally didn't understand what Shen Zhang was thinking. However, he naturally accepted Shen Zhang's meaning, nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, I am satisfied! Our Shen family is really honored this time. Old woman, this is all your credit, you gave birth to a good son!"

Sun also praised her father-in-law and mother-in-law, saying, "My fifth brother is naturally smart. Everyone who has seen him would say that he is the god of literature from heaven. But he was born in a peasant family. Only by being born into the hands of people like you who are far-sighted can he be educated and learn to read. Otherwise, he would have to work in the fields. He is where he is today because of your efforts! You are so blessed! I congratulate you!"

Sun's mouth was as sweet as honey, and what she said was very pleasant to hear. At least it made the old couple very happy. If it weren't for them, how could Shen Ziju have such a great success!

At this time, many people rushed to the gate of the Shen family. They first congratulated the Shen family, and then stood aside and watched Shen Ziju's carriage getting closer and closer.

"Dad, Mom, I'm back!"

As soon as the car stopped, Shen Ziju lifted the curtain, jumped out of the car, and took two quick steps. When he arrived at the gate, he knelt down in front of Shen Youfu and Shen Zhangshi. However, before he knelt down, Shen Youfu and Shen Zhangshi got there first, so he only knelt halfway. However, even so, he was praised by many people, saying that this official was just like that, really filial.

Shen Youfu and Shen Zhang were even more pleased when they heard this. They pulled Shen Ziju aside and started asking about his well-being. Shen Ziju answered them one by one. They only said positive things. The eyes of the family were all red. Shen Zhang started crying again. She really cried. So many things had happened in the family in the past few days. The good reputation she had maintained for many years was tarnished. Her daughter Shen Zhu was even worse off. Her eldest son left the family. She didn't even dare to go out of the house, for fear of how people would look at her. All these humiliations. Now they all disappeared with the return of Shen Ziju.

"Dad, Mom, don't cry, this is a happy event! Fifth brother, Third sister-in-law is here to congratulate you, come in quickly, you must be thirsty on the way here? Come in and have some tea!"

Sun said enthusiastically, and then said to Shen Ziping: "Dad, why don't you go and pull the carriage over so that those people can go in and rest for a while!"

Shen Ziping went over immediately and had already thrown the mule somewhere unknown.

Shen Zifu was happy, and he had a good memory. When he saw Shen Ziping running over, he suddenly remembered that he had handed the mule to him. Just now he seemed to see him pulling the reins. He hurried to see the mule, and saw that the reins were indeed dangling there, and no one was taking care of it. Fortunately, the mule was quite obedient and stood there motionless. He glared at Shen Ziping angrily, ran over and pulled the mule a little further, thinking that it would be bad if it hit someone.

When Shen Zifu dodged, he watched his family members being surrounded by villagers and entering the house. Soon, he and the coachman watching the carriage were the only ones left at the door.

Shen Zifu did not go in either. He got on the mule and went to deliver letters to his second and fourth brothers.

Shen Zigui was not at home. Shen Zifu happened to see Chuncao taking Chunyun, Xiaori and Yueyue to play outside, so he told Chuncao about it and asked them to go back and tell their mother and sister the good news. Then he went to Fuyuan and took Xiaori and Yueyue with him.

First, they parked the mule at the entrance of the workshop. When they told the news of Shen Ziju's return, all the workers started to talk about it. However, they did not stop their work. To them, Shen Ziju's success in high school and becoming an official was only the blessing of the Shen family, but the salary in Fuyuan was their blessing. Shen Zigui was also happy when he heard the news. After all, Shen Ziju was their youngest brother, their pride, and they all loved him. He had a promising future, and as an elder brother, he was naturally happy.

"Have you told your fourth brother and his wife?"

Shen Zigui asked Shen Zifu.

"Not yet!" Shen Zifu said with a smile: "I will tell them now. Fifth brother mentioned them to me when he came back. He missed them very much. This time we brothers must have a good talk together. Fifth brother will be appointed as an official soon. It will be difficult to meet again then!"

Shen Zigui said, "You should go and talk to your fourth brother first. He may not go or not. You know he doesn't want to go there now."

When Shen Zifu heard this, the smile on his face immediately fell. He was so happy just now that he actually forgot about this.

"It's a happy occasion for the fifth brother to come back. Will he go?"

"That's not necessarily true. My fourth brother can be very stubborn sometimes, and this time it's about Auntie."

When talking about the aunt, the two brothers were speechless. When Shen Zian's mother died, they were both old and sensible. She was a very good woman, not talkative, but extremely capable and gentle. They all liked her very much. Now someone said that it was their own mother who killed the aunt. Both of them were a little bit unconvinced, but they were not little kids anymore. Mrs. Li usually said things that were not liked by others, but what she said this time was reasonable and well-founded. The only thing that Shen Zhang could refute was that she bought the fine sand for herself and not for the aunt, but who could prove that she didn't give it to her?

It was such a coincidence that even Shen Zifu and Shen Zigui, Shen's biological sons, would become suspicious, let alone Shen Zian.

It is precisely because of this that Shen Zifu and Shen Zigui inexplicably feel guilty towards Shen Zian. Shen Zian is still as good to them as before, which makes them feel even more guilty. They usually don't dare to persuade him, and even don't mention the matter of the old house in front of him, so as not to irritate him.

"You should tell your fourth brother. He doesn't get along with our parents, but he's fine with our fifth brother. It's up to him whether he wants to go or not."

Shen Zifu finally said that he still hoped that there could be harmony among the brothers.

After hearing the news, Shen Zian didn't say whether he would go or not. He just said that he would meet Shen Ziju when he had time and have dinner together. However, by saying this, he meant that he would not go to the Shen family's old house.

Shen Zifu sighed inwardly but didn't force it.

"Brother, I have just smoked some wild rabbits and some pickled pheasants. You can take them to the old house later. When Fifth Brother comes back, didn't you say he brought a lot of people with him? These are for their dishes. There are also some eggs. You can take them too. Just tell Fifth Brother that it is not convenient for us to go and ask him not to mind."

Su Zhi told Shen Zifu that she didn't dislike Shen Ziju so far. He was able to pass the exam and come back as the second place, which showed that she was right in choosing him. He was really talented. She only hoped that he could benefit the people in the future, so that he could have a successful career and bring some benefits to them, but he must not bring bad luck to them.

Shen Zifu nodded after hearing this, thinking that this was the only way to go. This way, the people in the village would know the truth and would not say anything about Shen Zian and the others. After seeing those things, they would have to say that Shen Zian still valued brotherhood. As for his fifth brother, he would explain to him what had happened in the past few days, and he thought he would understand.

Just as they were talking, Wang Huazhi came running over and shouted to Su Zhi, "Sister Su Zhi, Second Sister Shen is about to give birth! First Sister Shen has passed away, you should go and have a look!"

When they heard this, they all stood up, wondering why the birth was about to happen so suddenly?!

Su Zhi immediately walked out the door, but after a few steps, she turned back into the house, took a bottle of medicine, and then ran away. She thought that giving birth was a life-threatening experience, so she felt more at ease with the medicine.

There was a reason why Li gave birth to a child at this time. She heard Chuncao come back and say that Shen Ziju had returned, and she was very happy. Then she thought that if the baby in her belly was a boy, it would be like Shen Ziju in the future, or even better, he would be the top scholar in the imperial examination. She touched her belly and felt very happy. Then the child in her belly seemed to have heard his mother's wish, and started to make a fuss about coming out.

Chunhua hurriedly called Chuncao to the front yard to find Dalang and Erlang and asked them to go and report the news.

Wang and Zhao Feng were the first to arrive. They had all given birth to children, and they all came in to help.

When Su Zhi arrived, Li was still calling.

Shen Zigui had also arrived earlier, and stood outside with Chunyue and the other girls. In the end, they just walked around, sweating, and holding hands. Chunyue and the others also held hands tightly, and in the end, Chunyue went to help boil water. Chunyun held Chuncao's hand, squinting her eyes, looking a little scared.

Li's birth went smoothly. Su Zhi's medicine was of no use at all. In less than an hour, Li gave birth to a very strong boy with a very loud cry.

When Shen Zigui heard the baby crying, he quickly asked about his wife Wang and the child. When he heard Wang say with a smile that both mother and child were safe, he suddenly relaxed and almost shed tears. He also had a son!

"This is really a double blessing!"

Shen Zifu said happily. Su Zhizheng walked out and heard this. She thought that this was indeed double happiness for the Shen family.

Tomorrow is Children's Day. I would like to wish all the families with children a happy family, healthy and cute children, and safe and smooth adults.

(Lishu Literature)