Naturally Precious

It's not that Shen Xuan can't afford to support a child of him and Bao'er.Pregnancy and giving birth to a child is a matter of suffering, and when the day of childbirth is over, it will be a hell of a time. Even his mother almost died when she gave birth to him, not to mention that Bao'er is still a twin?Shuang's birth canal is narrow, and Cheng Huan has to prepare carefully; if she gives birth, wouldn't the narrow canal be completely torn apart?

He would rather have no heirs than let Bao'er suffer like this.

Shen Ruiqing still didn't know where her eldest brother was thinking, and curled up on the upholstered chair like a silkworm baby.He still couldn't straighten up, so he held the soup in his hand, licking the spoon like a cat.Noticing the man's eyes looking at him all the time, he would raise his head slightly and blink his big round eyes twice.

"Brother, are you really staying with Bao'er in the mansion for ten days?" He suddenly asked.

"Huh? That... of course it's serious, is it possible to lie to you?" The smile on the corner of his lips never faded, and Shen Xuan stretched out his hand to help him brush the hair beside his ear, "Bao'er just married the elder brother, and the elder brother is natural You have to spend some time with Bao'er."

"What about the shop?" Shen Ruiqing tilted her head, "I see that the shopkeeper seems to have a lot of things to do..."

"It's not that big brother doesn't give them money, what are you worried about?" The man laughed, "Besides, summer is the off-season in Japan, and the shop is already very idle. The rest of the staff are still going out to do business and wait until they come back. It's time to be busy."

The bowl of chicken soup had already bottomed out, so Shen Xuan helped him put it back on the table, "You can rest assured, big brother won't be spared for ten days. Is there any place you want to go?"

"Ruiqing can't even get up, she's still going out..." He pursed his lips, perhaps thinking about the crimes he committed yesterday, and gave the man a soft look.Just at this moment, the steamed buns were brought over, and Shen Ruiqing didn't bother to pay attention to the man who was tossing her desperately, and started to suck the juice in small mouthfuls with the soup dumpling in between.

But he was not hungry after all, he was full after eating five, and he refused to eat the rest of the porridge, so he wanted to lie in the yard and bask in the sun.Shen Xuan also put down the chopsticks, and asked the servants to bring out an old-fashioned chair from the storeroom, and personally spread two layers of winter fox fur fur on the chair, and then picked Bao'er from the chair at the end of the room, Gently put it on the old man's chair.

The sun was a bit bright, so Shen Ruiqing was lying under a tree with a big umbrella beside him to help him cover it.Shen Xuan asked the servant girl to move the small table and the chair she was sitting on, and sat with him in the courtyard after the tea and snacks were ready.

Shen Ruiqing was very happy swinging on the old man's chair.

He wasn't sleepy either, so he half-closed his eyes to look at the blue sky and white clouds.From time to time, there are birds flying overhead, which is really leisurely.The cat in the yard also slipped out, and Wangcai kissed him the most. He jumped onto the chair at once, walked around on the chair handle with his toes, and then tentatively stepped on Bao'er's stomach.

At this time, Shen Ruiqing looked at it more pleasingly than seeing her elder brother, so she immediately reached out and hugged the cat.Shen Xuan was sipping tea at the side, shaking his head helplessly, but he didn't bother him, and sat quietly at the side.Wangcai also liked him very much, sat down looking for his soft belly, circled himself, stretched himself and fell asleep.

"Suddenly I'm idle... I don't know what to do..." Bao'er exhaled slowly, kicked off her shoes, and stepped on the soft fur of the fox fur with her bare feet, "If brother is not messed up Toss, maybe Ruiqing can still have the strength to go out for a walk." He rubbed his toes with a little discomfort while talking, "Brother is really a bad guy..."

"Once born and second time acquainted, Bao'er won't be so uncomfortable after a few more visits." He pursed his lips and chuckled, "Is it still swollen now? Is the ointment you applied yesterday still useful?"

"You still have the nerve to mention it!" If it wasn't for the sleeping cat in her arms, Shen Ruiqing would almost get up and beat him, "How can you apply medicine like you? You... Are you applying medicine or tossing?" People? Such a cold mint ointment, actually stuffed a can into it... Also, he said he would help Ruiqing break it open. You bad guy! I don’t agree with you. I'm an official, I'll look for him as soon as he comes back!"

His cheeks were puffed up with anger, and he plucked the cat's hair twice angrily, and finally managed to stabilize his mood, but he refused to talk to the man any more, and just shook the old man's chair by himself.Shen Xuan only had a little lunch just now, and after a few low laughs, she picked up the pastry.

The breeze was gentle, blowing away a little of the summer heat.Shen Ruiqing swayed, and the chair stopped.The cat fell asleep in his arms, and he fell asleep in the chair like a cat, and there seemed to be faint red marks in the whiteness exposed under the collar.Shen Xuan couldn't bear to disturb him, so she deliberately took the tea lightly, and stayed by the side until sunset.

It was just Shen Ruiqing's angry words to say that he was going to find out about Qi Pei.

But a month ago there was indeed news that the young master of the Qi family had achieved great fame in the capital and was appreciated by the emperor, and the rewards alone were quite a lot.However, such talents have always had the rule of going to other places to accumulate qualifications and knowledge. In addition, Young Master Qi asked to return to his hometown on his own initiative, so the emperor made him the magistrate of the city.When the Qi family got the news, they had happily held a banquet for a long time, waiting for the magistrate to come back.When Shen Ruiqing heard about such a good thing, although she was also happy for Qi Pei, she was not from her own family after all, so she didn't take it too seriously.

Unexpectedly, Qi Pei will arrive on the second day.

He was pressured by his elder brother to make pancakes all night, and he even pretended to help him get used to it, but he still didn't wake up until noon.The Qi Mansion was unwilling to leave the Shen Mansion, and the sound of beating gongs and drums could be heard from far away.Shen Ruiqing got up from the couch in a daze, without even wearing shoes, she walked outside with bare feet, lying on the edge of the door with her head tilted to ask Shen Xuan who was outside.

"Is this Chinese New Year? Why is it so lively outside?"

"Bao'er is up?" Shen Xuan didn't answer him immediately, but put down the scroll in his hand and walked into the room.Seeing the bare feet, he frowned slightly, "Why don't you wear shoes? Now that there is no blanket on the ground, what should I do if I get cold."

"Hot..." Before he fully opened his eyes, he rubbed them twice with difficulty, "You haven't said why it's so noisy outside. Ruiqing wanted to sleep for a while... she was woken up by the noise. What's the matter?" Is it a big deal? There are obviously no festivals recently..."

"It's the young master of the Qi family who has returned." After all, it was the person who made him jealous for so long. Even if he knew that Bao'er now belonged to him, Shen Xuan still couldn't let go of it completely.He lowered his eyes, took a slight breath, and then calmly said: "Qi's mansion is holding a dust-cleaning banquet, Bao'er will change his clothes later and go with eldest brother to give a gift?"

"Eh?" Shen Ruiqing was stunned for a moment. He hadn't seen the other party for more than two years. At this moment, when he mentioned it suddenly, even the impression was blurred in his mind, "Qi Pei...? He really came back to be the magistrate. ?”

"Well, the Qi family is quite promising." Shen Xuan patted his head, let him sit on the couch, and helped people put on their shoes, "What do you want to eat? Brother told the kitchen to do it." , you have to eat enough before you go out.”

"Give me whatever you want...I don't have anything special to eat right now." He answered casually, but he began to think about Qi Pei's matter, "Then what kind of gift should our family send over? He's an official now. , it is not good to give away the Four Treasures of the Study..."

"Brother has already asked someone to bring out the Xiuyu Pixiu from the warehouse, and you can add some new tea and gift money, don't worry." Putting on the thin silk socks and wearing peach blossom mandarin duck and brocade soft shoes, Shen Xuan stood up Get up, go to the wardrobe to find the right clothes.He didn't seem to care too much, and only regarded it as one of many interpersonal interactions.The etiquette is enough, just put on a show.On the other hand, Shen Ruiqing sat on the bed, suddenly pursed her lips, and lowered her gaze.

"Qi Pei has become a high-ranking official...Ruiqing can't even pass the exam as a scholar..." He felt a little uncomfortable, and couldn't help sniffling, "Brother, is Ruiqing too useless? If so Ruiqing can also get a name in the exam..."

"Silly Bao'er, what are you thinking?" Shen Xuan paused holding the clothes, then smiled, turned around and walked in front of him, hugging him gently, "Our Shen family has a big family Big brother, there is no need to appoint another official. Could it be that big brother can't afford to support the Shen residence? Why bother thinking about it."

"But... But if I can become an official, at least I can really help my elder brother." He also knew that he had always been very stupid, and tears welled up in his eyes, "Isn't Ruiqing jealous of Qi Pei?" , that is...we were all studying together at the beginning, and now he has returned to his hometown, but Ruiqing failed to pass the exam..."

"It's okay, Bao'er...it's okay." The smile on the man's face disappeared the moment he saw his tears. Shen Xuan sighed, lowered his head and kissed his forehead, "Everyone Fate, my own life, my own troubles... Qi Pei has become a high-ranking official, but being an official is not an easy task. There are much more things to worry about than our family... Every day I have to work hard, a I only take one day off for bathing. Even if I change to my elder brother, my elder brother is not willing."

He took a deep breath, then raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of Shen Ruiqing's eyes with his fingertips, and continued: "Although Bao'er has no fame now, she is also the second young master of the Shen family that everyone praises, the best in our shop. The little shopkeeper who settles the accounts...you are already great, you don't have to put so much pressure on yourself, you know?"

"Yeah." He sucked his nose reluctantly, and felt that his sudden emotion was too ridiculous, so he wiped his face a little embarrassedly, "Ruiqing just...suddenly, what elder brother said is right, Ruiqing understands Yes... Back then there were so many people studying together, and only one or two passed the exam. Ruiqing is really not suitable for studying... It's not as good as others, and it's all normal if you don't pass the exam. ..."

"Well, but Bao'er also has her own specialties, she is no worse than others, you know?" Shen Xuan lovingly kissed the corner of his lips, and held him in his arms for a while.Shen Ruiqing snuggled into his arms obediently, and let out a hoarse "hmm".