Chapter 77

When Chen Jin woke up, he saw Chu Xiuyuan in the room and the child he was holding. After Chen Jin woke up, Chu Xiuming carried the child over. Madam Zhao helped Chen Jin sit up, then fed Chen Jin some with brown sugar water, and some pigeon eggs were boiled inside. Chen Jin found that Chu Xiuming seemed to be very skilled in holding the child, at least more skillful than her. Chen Jin hugged Dongdong in his arms and feeded her. Chu Xiuming sat aside but said nothing, but Chen Jin found that Chu Xiuming was in a good mood.

"Have you eaten?" Chen Jin asked.

Chu Xiuming responded. After Chen Jin finished feeding the child, Chu Xiuming picked up Dongdong and gently stroked his back. After Dongdong burped, he put Dongdong next to Chen Jin. Chen Jin also finished a bowl of brown sugar pigeon eggs, "Hey, Dongdong seems to be much more beautiful."

"Yeah." Chu Xiuming gently touched Dongdong's tender face with his fingers, and said with a smile in his eyes, "Our child."

"Yes." Chen Jin also looked at it curiously for a while, and Concubine Chen came in with something.

Madam Zhao picked up the child and said, "Madam, use some more soup."

Chen Jin nodded. She was very hungry now. Although there were no seasonings in these things, Chen Jin still ate very delicious. After Concubine Chen brought the things, she ignored her daughter and took care of her grandson with Mama Zhao. Anyway, Chen Jin was taken care of by Chu Xiuming.

When Dongdong was washing three, although many people gave gifts, Chu Xiuming didn't invite anyone at all. King Rui and Princess Rui came. Chen Qi, with the help of his maid, hugged the child carefully, touched his stomach with some jealousy and said, "I just hope my child can be as cute as Dongdong."

The child is simply seeing the sky. Chen Jin always feels that every time he sees his son, he becomes much more beautiful. When he hears Chen Qi's words, Chen Jin said, "Sister, I find that the ugly the child is, the more beautiful he will be when he is born."

"Really?" Chen Qi looked at Chen Jin with surprise.

Chen Jin nodded seriously, "Dongdong was very ugly when he was just born."

When the two sisters said that Princess Rui laughed, "No, Dongdong was very beautiful when she was born."

Prince Rui and Princess Rui did not stay in Yongning Bo Mansion for too long. They left after lunch. Concubine Chen also left. She was satisfied with being able to take care of her daughter for so many days. Moreover, with Chu Xiuming here, even Madam Zhao couldn't get involved in taking care of Chen Jin.

Although Chen Jin couldn't bear to leave her mother, she didn't say anything. She couldn't leave the room yet, so it was Chu Xiuming who went to see her off. King Rui actually liked Dongdong very much. After all, he was his first grandson and hugged her for a while. However, because King Rui could not hold the child, he made Dongdong uncomfortable and was snatched away by Princess Rui. At this time, he said, "Dongdong is a smart child at first glance."

Chu Xiuming smiled and said nothing. King Rui sighed, "I look at this child's eyes as if I were me."

Princess Rui angrily said to King Rui. In fact, the child was too young and could not see who he looked more like, but it was impossible to look like King Rui. But looking at King Rui, Princess Rui didn't say anything. King Rui sighed and looked at Chen Qi and said, "I don't know who Qi'er's child will look like?"

Chen Qi smiled and said, "I wish I could be like my father."

A long time later, Chen Qi regretted saying this countless times. In fact, King Rui is not bad, but it is not a good thing if he is not bad. Because of this, King Rui particularly likes his granddaughter, and even his grandson has to retreat to the place where he shoots.

After seeing off King Rui's family, Chu Xiuming returned to the house. Chen Jin was already asleep. The child was lying on the small bed next to him, sleeping soundly, his little hands clenched into fists, and his body was filled with a milky fragrance.

Madam Zhao was taking care of the children next to her. Although there was a wet nurse, even when Chen Jin fell asleep, they never let the wet nurse get close to the children. They squeezed the milk into the bowl and gave An Ning a little to feed Dongdong. After all, they didn't trust anyone except those from the border town.

Chu Xiuming reached out to sort out the broken hair on Chen Jin's face. Chen Jin subconsciously rubbed Chu Xiuming with a smile in his eyes. After looking at Chen Jin again, he looked at Madam Zhao, lowered his voice and said, "If there is something wrong, go and call me."

"Yes." Madam Zhao responded respectfully.

Chu Xiuming nodded and then left the delivery room. Chu Xiuming has been staying here to take care of Chen Jin for the past few days. Turning his head to look at the delivery room, Chu Xiuming went back to the room to take a shower, change his clothes, and went to the study room. Manager Zhao was helping with the matter in the study room. When he saw Chu Xiuming, he smiled and said, "Congratulations to the general."

"Yeah." Chu Xiuming responded and said, "How is the arrangement?"

Manager Zhao said, "I have already investigated it. The matter in Shu is indeed made by the Prince of Ying."

The King of England colluded with barbarians and almost succeeded in the mutiny, but was killed by the prince. Neither the prince nor the King of England expected that it would be Emperor Cheng who was the fisherman in the end. If it weren't for this... It would be no Emperor Cheng's turn to be the turn of the throne.

In fact, although the King of Ying is not very good, he is very good at leading troops. When Emperor Cheng tried his best to strangle the prince's remaining people in order to hold the throne, the Prince of Ying hid with the remaining forces of the King of Ying and kept acting in secret. Emperor Cheng regarded the Chu family as a thorn in his eyes every day and ignored the Prince of Ying and the like.

The late emperor was in poor health at the beginning, and many things and forces were handed over to the crown prince. If it weren't for the King of Ying, the late emperor would have abdicated. The Chu family also left it to the crown prince by the late emperor. However, the late emperor did not expect that Emperor Cheng's wolfish ambition would do such a thing, killing his brother and father...

Emperor Cheng was determined to strangle and purge the remaining forces of the prince, but he did not know that the prince left by the King of England was the real one that needed to be vigilant. At least Chu Xiuming and others all put Apocalypse first and the people of Apocalypse first, and the Prince of England would not care about these things at all. In order to cooperate with the barbarians in the throne, how bad can the Prince of England be compared with the King of England?

The Prince of the King of England has been hiding for twenty-five years, and even Chu Xiuming has developed many forces secretly. After all, in order to save it, Emperor Cheng has been suppressing the Chu family, and Chu Xiuming is the only one left in the Chu family. His ability is really limited. All he can do is to constantly arrange people to pay attention and inquire secretly, especially the territory of the King of England.

Chu Xiuming thought for a moment, "I'm afraid they have arrived in Shuzhong."

Manager Zhao responded, and Chu Xiuming said, "I left in early April." Although the doctor said that Chen Jin had a premature birth but did not hurt his body, Chu Xiuming still wanted Chen Jin to sit for 40 days of confinement. Madam Zhao said that it would be bad if a woman fell ill during the confinement period.

"Yes." Manager Zhao said respectfully.

Chu Xiuming looked at Manager Zhao and said, "At that time, escort the wife and the others away first, and I will chase you later."

Manager Zhao understood Chu Xiuming's plan. He secretly sent Chen Jin and his children away, so he used the name of letting them go to the village to recuperate. He stayed in the capital and concealed Emperor Cheng's suspicion. Without Chen Jin and his children, it would be easier for Chu Xiuming to escape.

"I understand." Manager Zhao responded respectfully.

I'm afraid Chu Xiuming never wanted to see the situation in the future, but he was prepared and slowly breathed out. However, no matter who he was for, he could not let the prince of the King of England really do what he wanted, because they didn't have the people in the world in their eyes, and only themselves.

Chen Jin's face was so beautiful that she became more and more tender during this period. She no longer had the haggardness she had when she had just given birth. Even Dongdong became more and more beautiful. Moreover, Dongdong was a very well-behaved child, she didn't cry too much, and she either ate or slept all day, and her little arms and legs were like lotus root nodes.

At this time, Dongdong had opened his eyes, and Chen Jin also drained the lochia, moving Dongdong was so rare. When Chu Xiuming came over, he saw Chen Jin holding Dongdong and feeding her breasts. Dongdong's small hands were clenched into a fist, trying hard to suck the milk, as if he was exerting force.

After feeding the child, there was no need for Madam Zhao, Chu Xiuming picked up Dongdong. Madam Zhao helped Chen Jin tidy up her clothes, and then Chen Jin said, "Madam, why do I feel like Madam Dong looks more and more like my husband as he grows, and not at all like me?"

Chu Xiuming also heard it, looked down at Dongdong, and said, "Dongdong has dimples." Chu Xiuming has no dimples, but Chen Jin has it, so this thing looks like Chen Jin.

Chen Jin frowned and said, "But his eyes are not like me."

In fact, Chu Xiuming felt that it was a good thing for his son to have no eyes like his wife, but when he thought that the sweet lady had just given birth, he just said that the child was ugly, and Chen Jin turned against him, and he was wise to say nothing.

Madam Zhao said after hearing this, "Madam, the young master is a boy, and it is common for her to look more like a father."

Chen Jin thought about it and nodded, and suddenly laughed, "I have never seen my husband when he was a child, and I can see things."

Mama Zhao nodded with a smile, and Chen Jin suddenly asked, "Why do I think my husband is very skilled in holding a child?"

"When the major general was taken back to the mansion, the general was already old, and the major general was almost led by the general." Madam Zhao said warmly.

Chen Jin nodded and said, "No wonder."

Chu Xiuming sat beside Shen Jin holding the child, watching Chen Jin hugging Dongdong, behind him hugging Chen Jin.

Chen Jin whispered, "Don't be so close to me, I haven't taken a shower in a long time."

Chu Xiuming kissed Chen Jin's hair gently and said, "My wife is clean and beautiful no matter what time."

Although Chen Jin knew it was fake, he was also happy, but suddenly he thought that he had not washed his hair for so long, and Chu Xiuming... said in a sweet voice, "You are so dirty..."

Chu Xiuming looked at Chen Jin in confusion, and then heard Chen Jin muttering that his hair had not been washed for a long time. Then he pushed Chu Xiuming in disgust, which made Chu Xiuming laugh and cry. Madam Zhao looked at Chen Jin's appearance from the side and slowly breathed helplessly. Thanks to the wife who married the general, if she married someone else... But it was because of marrying the general that she would be more and more charming and stupid as she was raised.

Chen Jin disliked Chu Xiuming and was not angry. Instead, he leaned into Chen Jin's ear and whispered a few words. Chen Jin laughed and said, "No, it's just not."

Chu Xiuming said a few more words, then Chen Jin blushed, and even his eyes became moist. He said coquettishly. Looking at his wife's appearance, Chu Xiuming also smiled.

Just like Xi San, Dongdong's full moon did not invite too many people, but not many people were concerned at this time, because everyone's attention was turned to the matter in Shuzhong, and news of victory kept coming. No matter what, it was a good start, and even King Rui's expression relaxed.

Emperor Cheng was in a good mood after receiving the news. Li Fu took the opportunity to tell the story that everyone from Yongning Bo’s Mansion had gone to the village. Emperor Cheng’s face changed, and Li Fu quickly said, "But in the evening, Uncle Yongning came back."

"Oh?" Emperor Cheng relaxed and asked after hearing Chu Xiuming's return.

Li Fu said respectfully, "It was Mrs. Yongningbo who stayed in the village."

Emperor Cheng frowned and said, "What does this Chu Xiuming want to do?"

Li Fu lowered his head and said nothing. Emperor Cheng continued, "I heard that the child was born prematurely?"

"Yes." Li Fu said respectfully, "Even the third and the full moon did not do a big deal, so he only invited King Rui and his family to come over."

Emperor Cheng thought for a while and said, "Send someone to stare, mainly at Chu Xiuming."

Li Fu responded, and Emperor Cheng said, "Go to the emperor... forget about going to the Lanfei Palace."

"Yes." Li Fu immediately sent someone to notify Concubine Lan.

After Concubine Chang and Concubine Lan formed an alliance, they knew the queen's plan. How could they not take the initiative before, so that the queen's plan was lost. Emperor Cheng also had special opinions on the queen. When he arrived in Concubine Lan's palace, he saw that not only Concubine Lan was there, but Concubine Chang and Concubine Chang were also there. Concubine Chang and Concubine Lan were sitting together and watching him standing in front of him to recite the letter. When seeing Emperor Cheng come, several people saluted, they sat down. Although Emperor Cheng was the emperor and an ordinary man, seeing his son being smart and well-behaved, the two beloved concubines were not jealous, but got along well, so naturally they felt proud and said, "What is this for?"

Concubine Lan said softly, "Sister Chang and I are listening to the little prince's entrustment."

"Oh? Let me tell you too." Emperor Cheng smiled at his son.

Concubine Chang smiled and said nothing more. The more the emperor liked her, the better. After memorizing two poems, Emperor Cheng praised and rewarded her again, Concubine Chang asked her to take her son down. Concubine Lan made tea with her. Concubine Chang accompanied Emperor Cheng to speak, "Your Majesty, what are the happy events today?"

Emperor Cheng smiled and told the story about Shuzhong. Concubine Chang looked at Emperor Cheng with joy and admiration. Although Concubine Chang was already a mother of two children, she was well maintained and looked beautiful. Such a posture would not make people feel annoying. Concubine Lan brought tea to Emperor Cheng and Concubine Chang before saying, "Congratulations to Your Majesty."

"Hahaha." Emperor Cheng was naturally full of energy. Suddenly, Concubine Chang had two sons, and hid the name of Chu Xiuming and Shen Jin and asked, "Why do you think this is?"

Concubine Chang frowned and said, "I'm afraid that the child is not very good."

Concubine Lan did not speak. Emperor Cheng looked at Concubine Chang and asked, "Why did you say that?"

Concubine Chang explained, "Your Majesty said that he was the eldest son. If he hadn't been in a bad state, I wouldn't have thought of the reason why he would be so wronged by the child."

Emperor Cheng narrowed his eyes, and Concubine Chang continued, "There is also the child born prematurely. I don't know how long it took to be premature? I heard that the child will live seven or eight months. If the child is born seven months, he will live instead. If it is eight months..."

"Take it seriously?" Emperor Cheng asked, looking at Concubine Chang.

Concubine Chang said, "I also heard from experienced old nanny." Children are prone to premature death, which is why children usually wait until they are three years old to name them.

Emperor Cheng looked at Li Fu, and Li Fu said, "If you say it to Your Majesty, it should be more than eight months."

"Then why did you suddenly go to the village?" Emperor Cheng continued.

When Concubine Chang heard this, she didn't know how to answer. She was in a dilemma when she heard Concubine Lan say, "Do you want to pray for your child?"

Emperor Cheng frowned and said, "Go and check."

"Yes." Li Fu responded respectfully.

Concubine Chang also spoke, "It would be reasonable if it was closer to the temple. It might also be to let the woman relax, or the doctor felt that living in the village was better for the children."

Emperor Cheng was no longer here, but just nodded perfunctorily. Concubine Chang and Concubine Lan looked at each other. Concubine Lan lowered her eyes slightly and said, "Your Majesty, what are you worried about?"

In fact, Emperor Cheng was just trying to send someone to secretly kidnap Shen Jin and the child. After all, they were out of the capital, and there were not many people around them to protect them, but if it were him... would it be a compromise if the queen and the eldest son who didn't know if they could grow up were kidnapped?

Surely not, so Emperor Cheng felt it was useless again, so hesitated a little. He heard the voice of Concubine Lan and just said, "Nothing."

Concubine Lan stopped asking. Concubine Chang got up and walked behind Emperor Cheng and rubbed his shoulders. Emperor Cheng remembered Shen Jin's temperament again. In the end, he still felt that it was enough to keep an eye on Chu Xiuming. Emperor Cheng stayed with Concubine Lan for food, but in the end he followed Concubine Chang. Jingxi felt particularly dissatisfied. When serving Concubine Lan to bed, she couldn't help but say, "Why is Concubine Chang like this?"
To be continued...