The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Shen Jiarou's family and Xie Lianxiang's family returned to County Lord Xie's mansion together in the afternoon, along with Xie Suhang and Su Yuning.

Nanny Sun had already arranged for people to prepare the barbecue items. The adults were responsible for grilling the meat and vegetables, while the children ran around freely. The courtyard was filled with the children's laughter.

"Sister Ziyi, come and catch me."

"Brother Ziheng, run slower."

Seeing that Jiang Ruofan's face was sweaty, Shen Jiarou took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the sweat off him. Fu Liyong and Xie Lianxiang, who were standing by, looked at the couple with smiles on their faces.

Xie Suhang distributed the grilled skewers to the children. When there was only one skewer left, he looked around and secretly took a bite to try. He found that it tasted good, so he took a second bite and a third bite until he finished it.

Su Yuning had already noticed his abnormality, but she just kept eating melon seeds and peanuts and didn't expose him.

The old Prince Su passed away three days after reuniting with his family. The one who cried the most sadly was Princess Kangmei, because that was her royal grandfather who had accompanied her throughout her childhood.

A white sail has been hoisted at Prince Su's Palace, and in the middle of the huge mourning hall stands a fine coffin, containing the old Prince Su, who has died of old age and is now dressed in his shroud.

As royal relatives, Shen Jiarou and Jiang Ruofan wore mourning clothes to pay tribute to him.

In the mourning hall, apart from the grandchildren of the old Prince Su, the only eldest granddaughter was Princess Kangmei. Her tears kept falling and her hands kept burning paper.

Seeing his wife crying so sadly, Duke Dou Mingtao felt very sorry for her.

Yangqin and Qingyou stood by and accompanied their princess. After a few days, Princess Kangmei lost a lot of weight.

The day when Ji Chenyu and Queen Mu Simin came in person was the sixth day, and the next day was the day when the old Prince Su would be buried.

Looking at Grandpa Huang Liu, who is always cheerful but also a bit funny and petty, Ji Chenyu feels a little uncomfortable.

Now that people of the same generation as the Empress Dowager have passed away one after another, she will only become more and more lonely.

The sky was sunny on the day when Prince Su was buried, which was considered a good omen.

As the eldest son, Prince Su Ji Muxian was responsible for holding the tablet, while the other descendants followed in turn behind him, and the servants of the prince's mansion were responsible for scattering paper money.

"I heard that the old Prince Su passed away."

"Yeah, almost seventy."

"Who says it isn't?"

"The person holding the tablet should be the current Prince Su."

On the day of the Shangyuan Festival (Lantern Festival), Shen Jiarou and Jiang Ruofan took the children to the Supreme Peony Room of Shiyaxuan for lunch.

"Mom, can we go for a walk on the street tonight too?"

Shen Jiarou, who was eating rose bean paste cake, smiled gently and said, "Sure, we can enjoy the lanterns, guess lantern riddles, play with dragon lanterns, walk on stilts, whatever you want to do."

She still does not restrict her children from these fun childhood activities, after all, childhood is gone forever.

Jiang Ziheng clapped his hands happily: "Great, then I'm going to guess the lantern riddles."

Jiang Ziyi said happily: "Then I'll go enjoy the lanterns."

Jiang Zihao was quite interested in stilt walking, while Jiang Ziwen was relatively calm, but he was actually also very much looking forward to it.

Shopkeeper Zhang came over personally to serve the dishes and arranged: "Here, give it to me."

"Thank you, Grandpa Zhang."

Shopkeeper Zhang said with a smile: "My dear young masters, you are too polite. This is our shop's signature dish, boiled pork slices. You are welcome to try it."

Jiang Ruofan began to peel shrimps himself again: "Madam, please try it."

He dipped it in soy sauce and then put it into Shen Jiarou's rice bowl.

"Thank you, husband."

Jiang Ziheng looked at it and handed the bowl to Jiang Ruofan: "Father, your son wants one too."

Jiang Ruofan frowned: "Peel it yourself."

Jiang Ziyi said sweetly, "Father, I want it too, okay?"

Jiang Ruofan, who is a slave to his wife and daughter, immediately peeled shrimps for his daughter when he saw her acting coquettishly.

"Okay, father, peel shrimp for our little Ziyi."

Jiang Ziyi ate happily while Jiang Ziheng watched with gritted teeth. He looked at his father indignantly.

"Father, you are biased."

Jiang Ruofan blurted out: "Things are valuable because they are rare."

Jiang Ziheng pouted and said, "But you also have two daughters, so this isn't rare."

"But I have five sons, which is still more than daughters."

Jiang Ziheng felt aggrieved and wanted to cry, so he turned to look at his mother who was eating quietly.

"Mother, you see the father bullies his son."

Shen Jiarou picked out the fish bones from a piece of fish and put it in his bowl: "Eat fish."

Jiang Ziheng was delighted when he saw me and said, "My mother really loves me, unlike my father who favors girls over boys."

Jiang Ziwen couldn't help but burst out laughing. Everyone looked at him and he quickly pretended to be calm.

Seeing the eldest son's calm appearance, Shen Jiarou also gave him a piece of bacon.

"Wenwen, you are a child now. You should play when you need to play. You should have the fun of childhood. It will be a happy and beautiful memory for you in the future."

Jiang Ziwen nodded obediently and steadily: "Yes, mother, I understand."

As expected, Jiang Ziwen relaxed a lot in the evening. Seeing the changes in the eldest son, Shen Jiarou smiled with satisfaction and took the initiative to reach out to the eldest son.

"Wenwen, your mother is holding your hand. Remember to tell her what you want to play."

Jiang Ziwen nodded obediently and said, "Okay, mother."

Seeing the sugar paintings on the roadside, he couldn't take his eyes away.

"Mother, my son wants to eat that." Following the direction of his finger, Shen Jiarou looked up and smiled.

"Sugar painting, OK, my mother is treating us today, everyone can have a share."

Jiang Zihao clapped his hands happily: "Thank you, mother. This sugar painting is my favorite."

Shen Jiarou reached out and pinched her son's little face. Her intimate gesture towards the children made the children closer to her. Jiang Ziyi even took the initiative to put her arm around Shen Jiarou's arm.

"Mother is awesome!"

Shen Jiarou lowered her head and smiled at her daughter: "Talk to Grandpa Sugar Painting about the shape you want."

"it is good."

Jiang Shijie also brought his son and daughter to visit the lantern festival. Jiang Weiyan saw a familiar figure in front of him, looked up at his father and spoke.

"Father, look."

Jiang Weiyu suddenly let go of Jiang Shijie's hand and ran forward.

Shen Jiarou was suddenly hugged from behind. She was stunned. She looked down and saw that it was a familiar person.

"Yu'er, it's you."

Jiang Weiyu hugged her waist tightly. Shen Jiarou let go of Jiang Ziwen's hand, held her hand with one hand, turned around and looked at her.

"Are you alone? Where are your father and brother?"

"I'm sorry, my daughter Yu'er disturbed you."

Jiang Ruofan had just brought a lot of candied haws and was slightly stunned when he saw Jiang Shijie talking to his wife.

"Master Jiang."

"Consort."

Jiang Weiyan bowed respectfully to Shen Jiarou and Jiang Ruofan.

Jiang Shijie wanted to pull his daughter over, but she was holding Shen Jiarou tightly, and he was afraid of hurting her if he pulled her hard, so his sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes frowned.

Jiang Ruofan looked down at the little girl and said, "It's okay. If it's convenient for you, you can come with us."

Shen Jiarou looked at him with some surprise, and Jiang Ruofan leaned over and whispered an explanation into his wife's ear.

"I am also afraid of disturbing the children's happiness."

Shen Jiarou nodded in understanding and looked up to speak to Jiang Shijie.

"Why not follow my husband's wishes?"

Jiang Shijie glanced at him, pursed his lips slightly and nodded.

"Okay, excuse me."

Shen Jiarou smiled at him politely and said, "No problem."