Chapter 140
After learning that Chu Xiuyuan and his companions had entered the palace, Shen Jin was unusually generous and asked the kitchen to clean up the last lamb sent from the border, and then made it into roasted lamb and distributed it to everyone in the Zhao Mansion. In fact, Shen Jin was not a stingy person, but these sheep were specially sent by Chu Xiuming, and there were only a few of them in total. If one was eaten, one less would be eaten, and there was no possibility of replenishment. What's more, Nanny Zhao also said that the people in the general's mansion knew that Shen Jin liked to eat the mutton unique to the border town, so they specially found someone to raise the lamb carefully. The people in the border town knew that it was for the general's wife to use, so they were even more attentive.
Because children cannot eat too much grilled food, Nanny Zhao also prepared mutton soup and mutton pancakes for them. Not to mention the same taste as Shen Jin, even Chu Chenbo and Yue Qingyun enjoyed the meal very much. At the end, they even drank some hawthorn soup to help digest the food.
In the capital, it was different from what outsiders thought. Chu Xiuyuan did not live in the palace at all. Instead, after taking control of the capital, he lived in the Yongning Marquis Mansion. This was Chu Xiuming's mansion. Although Chu Xiuyuan had never been here, when Shen Jin cleaned it up, he specially cleaned up a courtyard for Chu Xiuyuan. After all, in Shen Jin's heart, Chu Xiuyuan was also a member of the Chu family, and he should have a place to live here.
Chu Xiuyuan lived in this courtyard at the moment. He took a sip of tea and said, "There is no difference." The tea he was drinking now was a royal product specially sent by the people in the palace. It was exclusively for the royal family to taste. There was only a little bit of it every year, so it was naturally precious. However, Chu Xiuyuan felt that it was no different from the big bowl of tea he drank in the border town. "Just add some honey and goat milk."
If others heard what Chu Xiuyuan said, they would probably go crazy, but Chu Xiuming nodded. His wife actually didn't like drinking tea. Even if she drank tea, she liked to cook it with goat milk. Sometimes she would add some plums, fruit slices or red dates, and finally add a little honey. Chu Xiuyuan also liked that appetite.
Chu Xiuyuan looked at Chu Xiuming and said, "Brother, when are you going to pick up my sister-in-law?"
"The day after tomorrow." Chu Xiuming said, "I will pick up Mr. Zhao as well."
Chu Xiuyuan nodded. They had discussed this matter before. When the time comes, they would invite Zhao Ru to be Chu Xiuyuan's teacher. After all, Chu Xiuyuan had no real experience in how to manage government affairs. In addition to Zhao Ru, there was also Prime Minister Shi Yu. Shi Yu was not only talented, but also absolutely loyal and could better assist Chu Xiuyuan.
Chu Xiuming reached out and patted Chu Xiuyuan on the shoulder and said, "Xiuyuan, you should go back to your original name."
Chu Xiuyuan pursed his lips. His actual name was not Chu Xiuyuan, which he had changed after arriving at the border town. His name was Shen Yuan, which was the name his father had given him. He had always remembered this name, but it seemed very unfamiliar to him, because he had only remembered it since he was a child, and no one had ever called him that.
"Brother, can you call me?" Chu Xiuyuan looked at Chu Xiuming and said with some pleading.
Chu Xiuming smiled and tapped his forehead, just like when they were little, "Shen Yuan, whether you are called Shen Yuan or Chu Xiuyuan, you are still you, there is no difference, it's just a name."
Chu Xiuyuan, also known as Shen Yuan, was stunned when he heard this, then nodded and laughed, "Yeah, brother, I think too much."
Chu Xiuming shook his head and said nothing more. He understood Chu Xiuyuan's feelings, so he stayed for a few more days to allow Chu Xiuyuan to adapt and have no worries.
It takes twenty days to travel from the capital to Chuyuan, but Chu Xiuming and his men rode at full speed and arrived in Chuyuan in just thirteen days. Even Chu Xiuming could not hide his fatigue from the long journey, especially in the previous few months, he had not been able to rest well.
After Zhao Ru knew Chu Xiuming had arrived, he had someone lead him directly to Shen Jin's yard. Even if there were many things to discuss, he could not disturb the relationship between the young couple. Zhao Ru pinched his beard. Sure enough, he was still very reasonable.
Shen Jin didn't know that Chu Xiuming had arrived. She had to wait at least a month for Chu Xiuming to arrive. But looking at the person in front of her, Shen Jin's eyes were red. She hadn't seen Chu Xiuming for almost a year. The last time they met, they only spent a short time together. Shen Jin ran towards Chu Xiuming with her skirt lifted. Chu Xiuming also stepped forward quickly and hugged the young lady in his arms. He lowered his head and kissed her between the eyebrows, "I'm here to pick you up."
"Husband..." Shen Jin sobbed softly, holding Chu Xiuming's clothes tightly with both hands, "Husband..."
"Well, I'm here to pick you up." Chu Xiuming's hand gently stroked Shen Jin's back, "Didn't you send Aunt Zhao to come? How come you're thinner?"
Shen Jin didn't hear what Chu Xiuming said next. He loosened his clothes, put his arms around Chu Xiuming's neck, and hung himself tightly on Chu Xiuming.
Chu Xiuming walked inside holding Shen Jin in such an awkward position. Shen Jin was originally playing with the two children in the yard. At this time, Nanny Zhao had asked An Ning and An Ping to pick up the two children, and then took the children downstairs to prevent anyone from disturbing the reunion between the general and his wife.
After Nanny Zhao led Chu Xiuming into Shen Jin's room, she closed the door from the outside.
Chu Xiuming put Shen Jin on the bed, lowered his head and kissed Shen Jin's forehead, eyes, nose, and finally on Shen Jin's lips. Shen Jin hugged Chu Xiuming tightly with both hands and actively responded to Chu Xiuming's kiss...
Dongdong, who had just returned from school, was stopped at the door by Aunt Zhao. Dongdong looked at Aunt Zhao in confusion and asked, "Aunt, where is my mother?"
Madam Zhao said respectfully, "Master, are you hungry? Madam specially asked the kitchen to make crystal osmanthus cake for you."
Dongdong's eyes lit up when he heard Crystal Osmanthus Cake, "Where's mother?"
"Madam is catching up on her sleep, and the young master will be able to see her later." Aunt Zhao did not directly tell Dongdong about Chu Xiuming's visit. After all, she had no way of explaining to Dongdong why the general came but he did not come to see him and even his mother could not see him. "Young master, do you want to play with the young lady and the young master for a while?"
Dongdong thought about it and nodded, "Okay, I'll take care of my brothers and sisters and let mother rest."
Aunt Zhao smiled and took Dongdong away.
However, Dongdong still didn't get to see Shen Jin today, and he couldn't even personally hand over the cakes he had specially reserved for Shen Jin to her. However, Dongdong did meet Chu Xiuming. Dongdong already knew Chu Xiuming. When he saw Chu Xiuming in brocade clothes, his eyes widened, and he rushed over and shouted, "Father, I miss you so much."
Chu Xiuming picked up Dongdong and let him sit on his shoulders. Dongdong laughed. Chu Xiuming also saw Chu Chenbo and Yue Qingyun. Just now, Nanny Zhao had told Chu Xiuming about Yue Qingyun. Even though he was prepared, Chu Xiuming's heart was moved when he saw the two brothers. Chu Chenbo and Yue Qingyun always reminded him of him and Chu Xiuyao when they were children.
After several people sat down, Dongdong still sat in Chu Xiuming's arms, chattering about his younger brother and sister. Chu Xiuming listened for a long time before he realized that his son had mistaken his sister for his younger brother and his younger brother for his younger sister. Chu Xiuming pinched his son's little face, looked at Chu Chenbo and asked, "What have you learned recently?"
Chu Chenbo carefully explained everything he had learned. Chu Xiuming nodded and looked at Yue Qingyun again, asking, "What did Qingyun learn?"
Yue Qingyun was a little flattered. After knowing about the Chu family, he especially admired the Marquis of Yongning. But today, he not only met the Marquis of Yongning, but the Marquis of Yongning also asked him what lessons he had learned. Yue Qingyun suppressed his excitement and told him that in fact, what he had learned was similar to that of Chu Chenbo, even a little worse than Chu Chenbo, after all, Chu Chenbo had been taught by Chu Xiuming before.
Chu Xiuming nodded without showing any impatience. After listening, he said, "Show me your homework tomorrow."
"Yes." Chu Chenbo and Yue Qingyun both said respectfully.
Dongdong tilted his head back and said, "Father, I have learned to write, too."
Chu Xiuming's eyes softened a lot. He lowered his head, rubbed his son in his arms and said, "Okay, father will check you tomorrow."
Dongdong nodded vigorously, then turned his head to look into the inner room, "Father, why hasn't mother gotten up yet? Is she feeling unwell?"
"Mother is a little tired. Father has already gone to see her." Chu Xiuming certainly wouldn't say that he had made his wife so tired that she couldn't get out of bed. After all, they hadn't been together for almost two years, so Chu Xiuming couldn't help but feel a little out of control. "Don't worry, you'll be able to see mother tomorrow."
Dongdong then said, "Okay."
After a few more words, Chu Xiuming let the three of them go out and play, and went to see Zhao Ru to thank the Zhao family for taking care of his wife, and also to talk about the situation in the capital and Chu Xiuyuan's intentions.
When Shen Jin woke up, he saw Chu Xiuming sitting on the couch beside him playing with the two children. The two children had grown up a lot, but Chu Xiuming could still see that Xixi was much weaker than Nannan. However, Chu Xiuming was very relieved that the children were alive and well.
When Chu Xiuming saw Shen Jin got up, he asked An Ning and An Ping to look after the child. He poured a glass of water, held Shen Jin in his arms and fed her. After the two made love, Chu Xiuming had already cleaned up Shen Jin and even cleaned up her dirty things, so she didn't feel uncomfortable.
Shen Jin drank a glass of water and felt better. He said, "Bring Nannan and Xixi over here."
"Yes." An Ning and An Ping then brought the two children over. Nan Nan and Xi Xi were already close to Shen Jin, and they started babbling non-stop as soon as they got to the bed.
Shen Jin suddenly said, "Bring Dongdong here as well."
Chu Xiuming's eyes flashed and he understood what Shen Jin meant. Their family of five had never been together before.
Dongdong's room was not far from Shen Jin, so he came over quickly. He looked at Shen Jin, then at Chu Xiuming, and finally at his younger brother and sister with bright eyes. There was obvious desire on his face. Chu Xiuming directly reached out and hugged Dongdong to the bed. Shen Jin touched Dongdong's head and said, "Dongdong, can you sleep with us today?"
"Okay." Dongdong replied quickly, "I've finished washing up!"
"What a good boy." Shen Jin laughed.
An Ning and the others also fetched water and helped Chu Xiuming and Shen Jin wash up. After they were done, An Ning led the others out. Chu Xiuming turned off the light and lay down on the bed. Shen Jin slept on the innermost and Chu Xiuming slept on the outermost. The three children slept in the middle. Dongdong touched Shen Jin's hand, then touched Chu Xiuming's hand, and then touched his brothers and sisters who were already asleep. "I feel very happy! I've never been so happy!"
Chu Xiuming responded, "From now on, our whole family will be together."
"Okay." Dongdong said.
Shen Jin felt that this was the happiness of a lifetime, with a husband and children, and their whole family together, "happy and satisfied."
"Yes."
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