Xiao Si thought about it and suddenly reached out his hand to his brother.

Shen Yuanzhan was slightly stunned at first, then his eyes showed doting, and he said in a gentle voice: "Brother seems to have not hugged Xiao Si for a long time."

He leaned over and picked up Xiao Si, rocking her gently, his face full of emotion, "Xiao Si has grown up."

Xiao Si looked at his brother straight in the eye, but couldn't help but pouting, "Brother, did someone say something in front of you?"

Shen Yuanzhan raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, and asked with a smile: "Why do you say that, Xiao Si?"

Xiao Si counted his fingers seriously, "Xiao Si is only six years old, not old enough to participate in government affairs! But my brother asked me to listen in today. I think my brother is doing it for others to see."

When Shen Yuanzhan heard this, he couldn't help but hug Xiao Si tightly in his arms, his face full of relief and pampering.

"Our little four is really smart."

Shen Yuanzhan discovered that after becoming an emperor, he would hear all kinds of different voices, including speculation, suspicion, flattery and even temptation.

Among the memorials received in these few days, in addition to those that slandered Qiao Zhongguo, there were also those that were suspicious of Xiao Si, and the words were quite sharp.

He had indeed specially called Xiao Si to discuss matters today. He wanted to let those ministers who submitted memorials know that he and Xiao Si had a deep brotherly love and would not tolerate any provocation.

Shen Yuanzhan held Xiao Si in his arms and sat on the dragon chair behind the jade table, saying earnestly:

"Xiao Si, due to your status, someone may say something inappropriate in front of my brother or Xiao Si in the future."

"But my brother hopes that Xiao Si knows that Xiao Si is the sweetheart of my brother and mother, and the softest person in my brother's heart."

"Brother won't be shaken by what others say, and Xiao Si can't give up because of what others say."

"In such a huge country, it is more difficult to maintain a business than to start one. Xiao Si is naturally smart and has great ambitions at a young age. He will definitely be his brother's greatest helper in the future."

"Whether Xiao Si wants to pursue his ambitions in the court or fight on the battlefield like Lord Qiao, I will not influence Xiao Si's choice. I just hope that Xiao Si will never bury his own nature and talents."

"Brother is really looking forward to that day when I see Xiao Si standing in front of everyone with all his brilliance. He will be the most spirited young man in the entire Great Yong Dynasty!"

Shen Yuanzhan spoke in a gentle voice, his tone slow and sincere, and his right hand gently patted Xiao Si's back.

When Xiao Si heard this, her eyes turned red, and she couldn't help but throw herself into her brother's arms.

"Brother, they don't understand! Brother is Xiao Si's sky, a father-like existence, and Xiao Si's eternal guide."

"Xiao Si won't listen to their nonsense. Xiao Si needs to grow up quickly and become brother's right-hand man!"

Shen Yuanzhan rested his chin on Xiao Si's head, and his eyes became sore when he heard that.

Xiao Si never received the love of his father. It can even be said that his birth was a tragedy planned by his father.

He will never tell Xiao Si the secret of Guiqulaixiyuan in his life.

His little girl, Xiao Si, is precocious, sensitive, positive and optimistic. She is so sensible that he really loves her.

"Okay, then I'll wait for Xiao Si to grow up quickly, grow into a towering tree, and protect you from the wind and rain, okay?"

The two brothers hugged each other on the dragon throne, chatting in low voices. Occasionally, they would recall the past and couldn't help laughing.

Liu Fuzi turned his head to look at the two people sitting on the seat. At this moment, even he felt from the bottom of his heart that the emperor and Prince Ling were brothers, but more like father and son.

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Time passed quickly in silence.

Jiaojiao had fewer things to worry about and became more like a real child. She just played around during the day and slept soundly at night, completely free of worries.

Xiao Si still came to Qiao Mansion to practice martial arts every other day as usual.

The day came to the tenth day of September, the wedding day of Tan Hanchi and Zuo Anning.

The new emperor gave Tan Hanchi a house in the east of the city. The house was not big, but it was elegant.

At this time, the house had already been decorated with lights and red silk, and guests were coming and going.

Tan Hanchi lost his mother when he was young, and his father left without a trace, so he was raised by his uncle and aunt.

For this wedding, Tan Hanchi invited them early and respected them as the elders of the man's side.

Mrs. Qiao knew that Tan Hanchi had few connections in Beijing, so she helped out and ran around, determined to make the wedding a complete success!

Qiao Tianjing was already married, so he helped Tan Hanchi entertain guests at the Tan Mansion. Qiao Diyi naturally became the so-called "leader of friends"!

Tan Hanchi rode a tall horse and took a group of friends to the Duke of Yan's Mansion to welcome the bride!

On this side, Jiaojiao became Zuo An Ning's wedding sister as she wished, and she lay on Miss Xiao Er early in the morning.

The sisters were surrounding Zuo An Ning and having fun with her, as she had already finished dressing up, when suddenly they heard firecrackers in front of them, followed by a loud noise coming from the other side.

Xiao Qianyue's eyes lit up immediately when she heard this: "Sisters, they are here!"

The other young ladies were still a little reserved, but Xiao Qianyue and Qiao Jiaojiao rolled up their sleeves.

"Look at us! If you want to marry An Ning, you must teach Tan a lesson!"

Boom boom boom——

There was a knock on the gate.

Xiao Qianyue stood in the courtyard and asked loudly, "Who is this gentleman?"

There was a commotion outside the door. Qiao Diyi patted Tan Hanchi on the shoulder and replied with a smile, "The person who came is the Hanlin Wenquxing, Young Master Tan Jiajun!"

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard that it was her second brother who answered, her eyes lit up. She opened her little voice and asked in a childish voice:

"I know why you are here, and I want to ask, what do you want?"

When the people outside the door heard a baby voice coming from inside, they were all surprised, but Tan Hanchi smiled knowingly.

He straightened his clothes, which were a little messy due to the shoving and shoving, and said with a smile:

"Please ask the girl inside to tell me:

Enjoy the green in spring, walk in the stream in summer, write under the tree in autumn, watch the snow in the house in winter, the four seasons are always with us, and we stay together year after year.

I am begging you with the title of Baishou, and would you like to ask Miss Zuo if she would be willing to help me?"

As soon as these words were spoken, cheers rang out inside and outside the door. The girls covered their mouths and giggled, while the young men laughed loudly.

When Zuo An Ning heard these words in the room, his face turned red, but he felt sweet in his heart.

The gentleman standing across the screen had already made a solemn promise to her.

Xiao Qianyue knew that An Ning was very satisfied with this marriage, so she smiled and said, "Hand over the red envelope, I'll consider it!"

When the people outside heard this, they immediately stuffed the big red seal under the door, and everyone shouted in unison:

"Hurry up and spread the hundred-piece tent, and prepare to set up the seven-fragrance carriage. May I ask if the make-up is done, the east is about to dawn!"

"Excuse me! Excuse me! Excuse me! Have you finished your makeup?"

The gate of the courtyard was knocked loudly, showing the sincerity of welcoming the bride.

Qiao Jiaojiao's mouth almost split open with laughter, and she clapped her hands excitedly!

Nanny Zhu has been serving Zuo An Ning since she was a child. She was so happy that her eyes were red. She went forward and opened the gate personally.

The next moment, the wedding party swarmed in, pushing Tan Hanchi.

Everyone instantly became noisy, with laughter and booing floating across the courtyard, almost echoing throughout the entire Duke of Yan's Mansion.

Everyone surrounded the newlyweds and walked out, with congratulations filling their ears.

It is true: a good marriage is destined by fate, and a good couple is made in heaven.