Chapter 138
Dongdong and Chu Chenbo both slept with Shen Jin at night. The Zhao family prepared a step-out bed for Shen Jin, which was enough for two more children, because Shen Jin had to get up at night to feed the two little ones. It was the first time that Nanny Zhao saw Nannan and Xixi. She liked them very much, and at Shen Jin's suggestion, she hugged them. Not only that, Nanny Zhao also brought small clothes and other things made by Concubine Chen. Concubine Chen also made two sets of clothes for Shen Jin. Even though they hadn't seen each other for so long, the clothes fit her very well. It was just because Shen Jin was the mother of several children, Concubine Chen no longer chose light colors, and even the children's clothes were not bright colors. After all, the country was still in mourning.
Because Shen Jin got up several times at night, Dongdong and the others woke up in the morning while Shen Jin was still resting. Although Dongdong wanted to talk to his mother, he also knew that his mother was having a hard time, so he got up and left quietly with Chu Chenbo. Aunt Zhao had already prepared breakfast. Although Dongdong was young, he had the Chu family's tutor with him, so he had started to eat by himself. However, he was not good at using chopsticks, so he could only eat with a spoon. Chu Chenbo acted like an older brother and used chopsticks to pick up food for Dongdong not very skillfully.
Nanny Zhao did not come forward to serve. In fact, not to mention Dongdong, even Chu Chenbo needed someone to serve them at meals in some wealthy families. After the two children finished eating, Nanny Zhao had someone bring Yue Qingyun over. She had already met Yue Qingyun. Shen Jin had never met Chu Xiuyao, so naturally she thought Yue Qingyun looked like Chu Chenbo. However, Nanny Zhao had taken care of Chu Xiuyao personally for a while, so when she saw Yue Qingyun, she knew that he looked like Chu Xiuyao.
Although Chu Chenbo looks like Chu Xiuyao, if you look closely you can find that he has some similarities to that woman. In comparison, Yue Qingyun looks every bit like a member of the Chu family.
Nanny Zhao was sure of Yue Qingyun's identity in her heart, but she remained calm on the surface. She even reminded An Ning and the others that although everyone treated Yue Qingyun with care, they did not go too far.
Chu Chenbo heard Shen Jin say yesterday that there was a child who looked very similar to him, and he was curious. When he saw him in person, his eyes widened. Yue Qingyun was also full of surprise. Dongdong held the little one and looked at Chu Chenbo and then at Yue Qingyun with wide eyes, and said, "Two brothers."
Yue Qingyun also knew the identities of Chu Chenbo and Dongdong. He blinked and had a good impression of them. He thought it was just a coincidence and bowed to the two of them. But Aunt Zhao stopped him and said, "Madam said that you can play together. Don't worry about your identities."
Chu Chenbo nodded and said, "I think I'm taller, so I'll be the older brother and you'll be the younger brother. I'll take care of you and Dongdong."
Yue Qingyun was very sensible because of his experience. He did not really regard himself and Chu Chenbo as equals because of what Zhao Ma said. Not to mention being just a younger brother, he would be willing to be a servant and book boy, so he called, "Brother."
Chu Chenbo smiled and held Yue Qingyun's hand. Dongdong patted Little Bit's big head and called him brother. Then the three of them went to play with Little Bit together.
Shen Jin woke up not too late. After washing up, he went to have dinner. Then he looked at his three children and went to meet the women of the Zhao family with the gifts prepared by Nanny Zhao. Although Grandpa Zhao told Shen Jin and the others to have a good rest, Shen Jin couldn't be so ignorant.
Zhao Ru was already a great-grandfather, but he was well maintained. He was also a scholar, and his every move was elegant and restrained. The things Shen Jin gave Zhao Ru were brought from the General's Mansion and prepared by Princess Rui, so they naturally catered to his tastes. Zhao Ru talked to Shen Jin for a few words and left. He had an appointment with someone, but he guessed that Shen Jin would visit today so he came to see him. Zhao Qi left with Zhao Ru. The ones who entertained Shen Jin were Zhao Qi's wife and Zhao Duan's wife. They were all decent ladies from wealthy families with good tempers. The three of them were very happy chatting, especially since they knew how much Shen Jin took care of their son. They also told Shen Jin a lot about Chu Yuan.
Shen Jin was not an ungrateful person. If others were nice to her, she would naturally be nice to them as well. The three of them got along very well and they also met Zhao Qi's daughter. Zhao Qi's daughter was a very quiet girl. She was not very pretty, but she was well-read, didn't talk much but was very attentive.
After they chatted for a while, Shen Jin said goodbye first. After all, she had to go back to accompany Dongdong and the others and take care of the two children. However, they also agreed to go directly to the courtyard where Shen Jin was staying temporarily next time to taste Zhao Ma's cooking.
Although Shen Jin was staying at the Zhao family temporarily, she did not feel uncomfortable at all. She was a person who went along with whatever happened. In addition, the Zhao family could be considered her relatives and the people serving her were old friends from the General's Mansion. Shen Jin felt a lot more relaxed. Because Dongdong was young, and Chu Chenbo and Yue Qingyun knew few words due to their previous experiences, they did not go directly to the Zhao family to study. Instead, Zhao Ru found someone from the Zhao family's side branch to teach them. This person was young but very knowledgeable, and it was a bit of a waste of talent to just teach three children.
Moreover, after the three children were taught, Shen Jin never interfered. Since they were recommended by Grandpa Zhao Ru, they must have real talents and knowledge. Dongdong was young and had not started to learn to write yet, he could only recognize words. Chu Chenbo and Yue Qingyun had started to learn to write. Both of them had suffered a lot, so they naturally cherished this opportunity.
Shen Jin was taking advantage of the good weather and taking the two children outside to bask in the sun. Xixi was lying in Shen Jin's arms, her little head looking around all the time. Because there were children around, there were no flowers planted in the yard prepared for Shen Jin by the Zhao family. Nannan could already sit up, and was babbling something, but no one knew what she was saying. The little one was washed and lying next to Nannan. Sometimes when Nannan got tired of sitting, she would just lie on the little one's body. Her little hands were very strong, grabbing the little one's fur. The little one did not struggle, but was discovered by Shen Jin once, who then asked someone to watch Nannan and prevent her from hurting the little one.
Xixi doesn't like to move. He is smaller than Nannan and is particularly attached to Shen Jin. Whenever he sees Shen Jin, he likes to stay close to Shen Jin. If Shen Jin is not around, he likes to stay close to Nannan. If both Shen Jin and Nannan are not around, he will cry.
Dongdong was young, so he was the first one to get out of school every day. When he saw Shen Jin and the others, he ran over and called out with a red face, "Mom."
Shen Jin held Xixi and sat up. He wiped Dongdong's sweat with a handkerchief and said, "Sit down and rest for a while. An Ning, pour Dongdong a glass of warm water."
"Yes." An Ning poured Dongdong a glass of warm water, and Dongdong took it and started drinking.
When he had finished drinking, he said, "Mother, can I play with my sister?"
"Sure." Shen Jin did not restrict Dong Dong. As long as Dong Dong finished the homework taught by the teacher, he would let him play. Even when Dong Dong wanted to write, Shen Jin specially asked someone to order a small brush suitable for him. He would not bother him even if his clothes were covered with ink.
After Shen Jin finished speaking, he saw that Dongdong had not moved yet and was looking at him eagerly. He was also stunned for a moment, and looked at Dongdong for a while. Seeing that Dongdong was staring at Xixi, he asked, "Do you want to play with your brother?"
Dongdong turned his head to look at Nannan who was crawling on the little one and said, "I will play with my brother, but I still want to play with my sister."
Shen Jin looked at Nan Nan, then at Dong Dong, and felt that something might be wrong. He blinked and asked, "Do you want to play with your brother?"
Dongdong was a little disappointed, thinking that Shen Jin didn't want him to play with his sister. But that was true, his sister was weak and had to lie in her mother's arms all day. So he looked at Xixi again, and his sister was so cute. "Okay, then, I'll go play with my brother." After saying that, Dongdong reached out and touched Xixi, then went to find Nannan to play.
Shen Jin looked at Dongdong and Nannan, then at Xixi in his arms, and finally turned to look at Aunt Zhao beside him. After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "Did Dongdong misunderstand something?"
Aunt Zhao had actually guessed it a long time ago, and said, "I'm afraid Master Dongdong thinks Miss Nannan is his younger brother, and Master Xixi is his younger sister."
Shen Jin said "oh" and suddenly laughed while holding Xixi. Nanny Zhao thought that Shen Jin would grow up after giving birth to two more children, but when she saw Shen Jin's appearance, she sighed slowly in her heart, but soon became happy again. She was afraid that the general liked the lady's carefree look, and the lady's behavior just highlighted her importance. Thinking of this, Nanny Zhao was not only happy, but also a little proud.
Xixi didn't understand what Shen Jin was laughing at. Even Dongdong and Nannan looked over. When Shen Jin had laughed enough, he held Xixi and sat next to them. There was a thick blanket on the floor, so it was very comfortable to sit on and not cold. Shen Jin said, "Dongdong, this is the younger brother." Then he put Xixi in Dongdong's arms, "Nannan is the younger sister."
Dongdong looked at Xixi in his arms stupidly. Xixi seemed well-behaved and sensible when being held by Dongdong. She just looked at Dongdong and said, "Ah."
"Brother?" Dongdong's voice was a little vague, and then he looked at the chubby, lively and active Nannan, "Sister?" That's not right, shouldn't a sister look delicate and tender!
Shen Jin nodded and said, "Yes, my brother is not in good health, so he grows slower."
Dongdong looked at his quiet and crybaby brother again, moved his lips, not knowing what to say.
Shen Jin looked at Dong Dong's bewildered expression and laughed again. Dong Dong felt even more aggrieved. After laughing enough, Shen Jin rubbed Dong Dong's head, messed up his hair and said, "What's wrong?"
"Why is Nannan the younger sister and Xixi the younger brother?" Dongdong asked curiously, "Why can't Xixi be the younger sister?"
"Because my younger sister is a girl, Nan Nan is the younger sister, and a boy can only be the younger brother." Shen Jin said softly.
Dongdong still didn't understand. What was the difference between boys and girls? Why couldn't Xixi be a younger sister? Forget it. Since his mother said Nannan was a younger sister, then Nannan was a younger sister. He liked both of them anyway.
Shen Jin pinched Dong Dong's cheek and said, "When the younger brothers and sisters grow up, Dong Dong will teach them to read, okay?"
"Okay." Dongdong was happy again, "I will tell my brother later that Xixi is the younger brother."
Shen Jin nodded and said, "Then Dongdong, can you play with your brother and sister?"
Dongdong was still having a hard time holding Xixi, so Shen Jin took Xixi over and let him sit on the little one. Dongdong pinched Xixi's little hand and said, "I will take care of my brother and sister."
Shen Jin leaned over and kissed Dongdong on the cheek and said, "Dongdong is a good brother."
Dongdong's eyes sparkled and he nodded vigorously, "Yeah!"
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