Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

"There is a place to take in children in every city. Why don't we send her there after dinner?" Shen Zhiyi said to Tao Jiuxi with a gentle look.

Tao Jiuxi suddenly realized that children's shelters also existed in this era.

"Well, look at her, she's so young and doesn't even know how to use chopsticks." Tao Jiuxi's eyes were full of pity. She looked at the child in front of her quietly, with waves of pity in her heart.

"Do you like children?" Shen Zhiyi suddenly asked.

"I like her. Look how cute she is, but she's too thin." Tao Jiuxi simply thought that Shen Zhiyi was just asking about the little girl in front of him, but he never expected that Shen Zhiyi had much more in mind.

"Then let's have more children in the future." Shen Zhiyi's mouth corners slightly raised, his eyes full of anticipation.

Tao Jiuxi finally understood what Shen Zhiyi meant, but she did not blush or feel her heart beating fast as Shen Zhiyi had expected.

Tao Jiuxi glanced at him and said angrily, "You wishful thinking. One child is not enough, how many do you want? Do you think being pregnant is not tiring?"

"Then give birth to one!"

Shen Zhiyi was secretly happy in his heart: his Jiuxi was willing to have a child for him!

This was already a great happiness for him, but looking at Tao Jiuxi's cute face that still revealed some childishness, Shen Zhiyi added: "But we can't be impatient now. I know your feelings, but you are still too young. It will take a few more years."

After hearing this, Tao Jiuxi reached out and patted Shen Zhiyi's shoulder gently: "Is it my intention or yours?"

"Mine, mine." Shen Zhiyi quickly responded with a smile. He looked at Tao Jiuxi, his eyes full of pampering and love.

The little girl wolfed down a bowl of noodles. Seeing that she was so hungry, Tao Jiuxi gave her another full bowl of noodles out of heartache.

The little girl, who had been hungry for a long time, still ate very quickly even though she had already eaten a bowl of food. Her little mouth kept chewing, as if she wanted to make up for the food she had missed in the past few days.

"Shen Zhiyi, there is a clothing store over there, do you see it?" Tao Jiuxi pointed to the store not far away.

"Yes, my lady ordered."

Tao Jiuxi patted Shen Zhiyi twice again, and felt that Shen Zhiyi had become even more shameless. It had been a long time since she saw Shen Zhiyi so cold and indifferent, with an expression that kept strangers away.

Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously.

"Go buy her two sets of clothes. Let's find an inn first and give her a good wash."

"Then you stay here and don't move around."

Shen Zhiyi looked at the environment here carefully and found that it was very close to the clothing store. He could always see Tao Jiuxi's figure, so he walked towards the store with confidence.

He looked back every few steps, his eyes always fixed on Tao Jiuxi.

"Shopkeeper, is there really no one taking care of this little girl?" Tao Jiuxi asked softly when he saw that the shopkeeper had no work to do.

"Her mother is dead, so who would care for her? She's lucky she wasn't dragged away by stray dogs." The shopkeeper sighed, a helpless look on his face. He continued, "If I didn't already have three daughters at home, I would have taken her home, but our family is already in a very difficult situation, so there's really nothing I can do."

The shopkeeper shook his head as he spoke, his eyes full of regret.

"Then I'll send her to the orphanage." Tao Jiuxi said with determination. She gently touched the little girl's head, her eyes full of pity.

"The girl is kind-hearted. There's a 'Charity Hall' in the western suburbs of the city that specifically takes in children. The environment there is better, and it was built by Mr. Li, a well-known philanthropist. It's just that I've been busy with the shop, otherwise I would have sent her there too."

As the boss spoke, he was filled with emotion, and his eyes revealed his admiration for Mr. Li.

"The shop owner is also a kind-hearted person." Tao Jiuxi praised with a smile.

She could feel that although the shop owner had his own difficulties, he still felt sympathy for the little girl.

"What I have done is nothing. If we talk about a kind-hearted person in Suzhou, it must be our Mr. Li. He is kind and generous. He opened a porridge shop in the capital to provide free porridge to the poor. He also built an orphanage in the west of the city and spent a lot of money. But God also has eyes. He allowed such a kind-hearted person to have a prosperous business. He has lived better and better in recent years." The shopkeeper said excitedly, his eyes full of admiration.

As Tao Jiuxi listened to the shopkeeper's chatter, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought. After returning to the capital, she should also find something to do. Perhaps she could also do her part to help those in need like Mr. Li.

Shen Zhiyi came back soon with a bundle.

"Little girl, are you willing to go with me? I'll take you to a place where you can have enough food, okay?" Tao Jiuxi squatted down and gently stroked the little girl's face.

"Mom, when mom falls asleep, she is no longer a mom..." the little girl said vaguely.

Tao Jiuxi patiently questioned her for a long time and finally realized that the little girl did not know that her mother had died. She just thought that her mother had been sleeping for a long time. Later, the officials came and covered her mother with a white cloth and carried her away.

Although the little girl was very young and her speech was not very clear, Tao Jiuxi always asked questions very patiently and comforted the little girl with gentle words.

Finally, the little girl gradually let go of her fear and was willing to follow Tao Jiuxi. She also told Tao Jiuxi that her name was "Fu Ya".

So they found an inn nearby.

Tao Jiuxi took her daughter Fu Ya into the house to wash up, and Shen Zhiyi waited quietly outside.

Tao Jiuxi waited until Fu Ya had washed and dressed up before he slowly walked into the house.

"Why did you buy other clothes?" Tao Jiuxi asked in surprise.

"One set is yours, and the other is mine. It might not be appropriate for us to wear these clothes to send the child to the orphanage," Shen Zhiyi explained patiently.

After hearing his words, Tao Jiuxi looked down at the luxurious clothes on the two men and instantly understood what Shen Zhiyi meant.

If they go out dressed like this, they will attract attention wherever they go. It would be better for them to change into two sets of ordinary clothes, which would make it much more convenient to go out.

"It's more convenient to change into it. You go out first." Tao Jiuxi said with a red face.

"Is it not okay if I turn my back? There will always be women looking at me when I stand outside the door."

"Then you want to be blinded." Tao Jiuxi glared at him, but still drove Shen Zhiyi out without mercy.

After all, although they had been intimate before, it was all at night. Now it was broad daylight, and she was too embarrassed to change clothes in front of Shen Zhiyi.

Tao Jiuxi quickly changed his clothes, then took the little girl out and waited downstairs for Shen Zhiyi to change his clothes.

It was already evening, and the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the earth, covering the entire Sucheng with a golden coat.

After Shen Zhiyi went downstairs, Tao Jiuxi couldn't wait to ask.

"Are you sending Fuya there today?"

Shen Zhiyi saw Tao Jiuxi's hesitation.

"It's getting late today, and there's no rush to send her there. We'll have to stay here for a few more days. Think it over before making a decision." His voice was gentle and steady, giving people a sense of security.

Tao Jiuxi really wanted to help, but he also felt that this decision should be made carefully.

After all, sending Fuya to an orphanage is a major decision that concerns Fuya's future.

"Then I will take care of her myself. You go and do your own thing. Don't delay your own things." Tao Jiuxi looked at Shen Zhiyi gratefully. She knew that Shen Zhiyi could understand her thoughts, which made her feel very relieved.

"Do you really think I need to do everything myself? Then wouldn't it be too frustrating for me to be a Duke of our country?"

When he was in the capital, because he had known the emperor since childhood, the emperor always liked to discuss state affairs with him, and when he was not busy, he would even invite him to have a meal.

Now that he was out of the capital, there was no one except Tao Jiuxi who could force him to accompany him personally.

After that, Shen Zhiyi gently took Tao Jiuxi's hand and said softly, "Come, I'll take you for a walk."

Shen Zhiyi held Tao Jiuxi's hand, and Tao Jiuxi held Fu Ya's hand, and the three of them walked slowly on the street.

As she walked, the aroma of grilled skewers wafted into her nose. Although Tao Jiuxi had eaten noodles, she digested them very quickly and soon felt hungry again.

"Wow, do you smell the fragrance? Look, those are kebabs." Her eyes lit up instantly.

"Shopkeeper, give me two skewers of meat." Shen Zhiyi shouted immediately.

After a while, the shop owner handed over two very large skewers of meat.

Shen Zhiyi handed the skewers to Tao Jiuxi. Seeing that they were all given to him, Tao Jiuxi asked doubtfully, "Aren't you going to eat it?"

"I don't like eating like this on the street."

"You mean, eating lamb skewers while walking?" Tao Jiuxi tilted his head, his eyes full of curiosity.

Shen Zhiyi nodded.

Tao Jiuxi thought that it would be a bit strange for a duke like him to do this, so he didn't force it. After all, a duke was a noble man, and eating while walking on the street was not in line with his image.

Fuya was too young to eat, so Tao Jiuxi ate it by himself.

The skewers were too big, and after eating a few pieces, she couldn't finish them. She looked at the skewers in her hands helplessly, feeling a little regretful.

"Can you help me eat some?" Tao Jiuxi handed the skewers to Shen Zhiyi based on the principle of not wanting to waste food.

Her eyes were full of anticipation, but Shen Zhiyi did not refuse. He immediately took the half-eaten skewer of meat from Tao Jiuxi's hand.

This is something he and Tao Jiuxi ate together.

Shen Zhiyi ate the skewers and found them extremely delicious.

There were many snack shops on the street, with a dazzling array of goods that made Tao Jiuxi dazzled. She bought crystal soap at one shop, and then bought ice and snow cold yuanzi, candied haws, and barbecued meat skewers at another.

however,

"Jiuxi, I really can't eat anymore!" Shen Zhiyi touched his stomach and looked at Tao Jiuxi with some resentment.

Tao Jiuxi only ate two bites of each snack he bought, and gave the rest to Shen Zhiyi.

At first, Shen Zhiyi was immersed in the feeling of this close relationship, and his heart was full of sweetness.

But soon, he really couldn't eat anymore.

Tao Jiuxi gave him all the leftovers and never gave any to Fuya.

She said Fuya was too young to eat other people's leftovers, as it was unhygienic.

Shen Zhiyi looked at Tao Jiuxi, feeling helpless...