When she heard about the gift, Dong Shuzhen was immediately excited. She clapped her hands and said with a smile: "Daughter, thank you daddy. What gift did daddy prepare?"

Dong Cheng and Dong Shuyu looked at each other, and Dong Cheng smiled and said: "What other gift can I give during the Lantern Festival? Of course it's 'Lamps'."

Send lights?

Dong Shuzhen and Zhu Xiuyuan were both stunned and looked at each other, neither knowing what medicine was buried in Dong Cheng's gourd.

Dong Cheng smiled and looked very normal, but Dong Shuyu next to him looked a little shy, with a faint smile on his lips and said nothing.

As soon as Dong Cheng finished speaking, two servants from the mansion came in together carrying four large lanterns.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Shuzhen were both stunned, what a blessing!

"Xian son-in-law, Zhen'er, come and see me."

Dong Cheng stood up and walked over. At the same time, the two boys placed four large lanterns on the ground and retreated.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Shuzhen were curious and followed them. Only Dong Shuyu was still sitting in his original position and had not moved.

"There are two large palace lanterns here, two large glazed lanterns..." Dong Cheng introduced happily.

Zhu Xiu looked far away and saw the two large palace lanterns, which were indeed big enough and extremely gorgeously decorated. The two glazed lanterns also had colorful paintings painted on the glazed glass, which was very beautiful.

Glaze is actually very expensive nowadays. The glaze used in these two glazed lamps is probably worth a lot of money.

"I and Yu'er gave you these four lanterns in the hope that you will have good luck after your marriage and have a son soon!" Dong Cheng said with a smile.

Well……

When Dong Cheng said this, Zhu Xiuyuan remembered.

There is indeed such a custom that the mother's family sends lanterns to the newlywed family. The word "deng" is homophonic with "ding". Sending lanterns means sending "ding", which means that the family will be prosperous.

In fact, to put it bluntly, the mother’s family sends lights just to “promote the birth of a child!”

Zhu Xiuyuan smiled awkwardly, cupped his hands and said, "Thanks to my father-in-law for your kindness, my son-in-law and my wife accepted these four big lamps."

Next to Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Shuzhen lowered her head and looked slightly red.

Although she hasn't fully understood the matter of giving birth, she also knows that she has made some jokes in the past, but now that she thinks about it, it's really embarrassing.

"Haha, okay, okay!"

Dong Cheng laughed, and then everyone returned to the dining table and sat down.

Dong Cheng thought about it for a long time, and then said: "Xian son-in-law, you and Zhen'er have been married for more than half a year, why haven't you seen any movement in Zhen'er's belly?"

So fierce?

Zhu Xiuyuan was embarrassed for a moment and couldn't answer.

Because "women under the age of eighteen cannot have children", he could tell Dong Shuyu, but it was not easy to tell Dong Cheng.

Zhu Xiuyuan was very embarrassed, hesitating and unable to explain why.

On the other side, Dong Shuyu naturally knew what was going on. She knew Zhu Xiuyuan's concerns. However, as a woman, it was not convenient for her to tell Dong Cheng about this matter.

As for Dong Shuzhen, as the client, she couldn't even raise her head. She felt so shy...

"My dear son-in-law, I know a famous doctor who has unique insights into fertility..."

Dong Cheng saw Zhu Xiuyuan hesitating and thought that he had something to hide, so he said this.

sky!

Zhu Xiuyuan was anxious.

Doesn't Dong Cheng's words mean that he is not good?

I still need to see a doctor...

Zhu Xiuyuan quickly explained: "No, no need. My son-in-law appreciates my father-in-law's kindness. However, I have my own considerations about having children. Nowadays, my son-in-law is busy with affairs and really has no time for him to take care of...

But please rest assured, father-in-law, by next year at the latest, when my son-in-law is free, he will be able to hold his grandson in his arms!"

Zhu Xiuyuan finished speaking in one breath and couldn't help but glance sideways at Dong Shuzhen next to him.

This Dong Shuzhen is really a perfect beauty, and she always comes to "seduce" him. Zhu Xiuyuan has tolerated her for a long time.

When she turns eighteen next year, Zhu Xiuyuan will stretch out the devil's hand.

Hey hey hey...

Dong Shuzhen seemed to feel something. She raised her head slightly and met Zhu Xiuyuan's strange gaze. She felt even stranger...

However, when she remembered Zhu Xiuyuan's words just now, she would have a baby next year...

Her heart was beating so hard that she hurriedly lowered her head.

When Dong Cheng heard this, he immediately stopped his activities.

After careful analysis, he thought that what Zhu Xiuyuan said made sense. Furthermore, Zhu Xiuyuan had already given a deadline. He would be able to have his grandson next year.

Therefore, Dong Cheng stopped forcing him.

He laughed, chatted for a few more words, then got up and went back to his room to change clothes and prepare to go to the Yamen office in Runzhou.

Although today is the Lantern Festival, almost all government offices in the imperial court are on holiday.

But the Runzhou government office, which manages the public security of the entire capital, cannot rest yet...

In this flower hall, only Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Shuzhen and Dong Shuyu were left.

Zhu Xiuyuan took the lead and joked for a while, dispelling the embarrassment just now.

Dong Shuzhen became active again, pointing her fingers there, having trouble choosing, not knowing which project to play first.

At this time, a servant suddenly came to report that King Qian of Liang Kingdom and the Princess of Liang Kingdom had arrived.

Zhu Xiuyuan had made an appointment with the two brothers and sisters a long time ago. They wanted to spend this Lantern Festival together, so after Li Jiye and Li Qingnu had breakfast, they set off to Jiangcheng Uncle's Mansion.

Zhu Xiuyuan came out of the house to greet him personally. After greeting him for a while, he welcomed the distinguished guests to the flower hall of the main house to meet Dong Shuyu and Dong Shuzhen.

By the way, there was also a deputy envoy from Liang who followed Li Jiye this time.

Because the deputy envoy had insufficient status and was not familiar with Zhu Xiuyuan and the others, he only waited at the entrance of the residence and did not come to the flower hall of the main residence.

"Brother Zhu, today is the festival of Shangyuan. I have heard for a long time that the scene of Shangyuan in Chen State is the best in the world, far beyond the Shangyuan of Liang State... As the saying goes, guests are welcome, so please wish me today.

Brother has arranged it." Li Jiye smiled.

Zhu Xiuyuan nodded and was about to say something. At this time, Princess Anle Li Qingnu said with a smile: "Brother, it is said that this morning, a grand hook show will be held on Chaoku Street by the Qinhuai River.

There are so many participants, why don’t we go there first and have a look?”

Li Qingnu's words instantly awakened Dong Shuzhen next to her.

She raised her head suddenly, her big eyes flashing with light.

Yes, let’s watch the hook play first!

"Yes, husband, the hook-up show is held in the morning, shall we watch it in the morning?" Dong Shuzhen, who had sorted out the order, hurriedly came over and put forward her "precious suggestions."

Zhu Xiuyuan thought for a while and couldn't help but look at Li Jiye.

Li Jiye smiled and said: "The visitor is a guest, but it is up to Brother Zhu to make arrangements."

Zhu Xiuyuan nodded and looked at Dong Shuyu again.

Dong Shuyu was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said: "You go and play, I won't join in the fun..."

Dong Shuyu has a gentle personality and likes to be quiet, but Zhu Xiuyuan did not expect that Dong Shuyu would not want to go out even on such a special day as the Lantern Festival.

The Shangyuan Festival is actually a women’s festival.

On this day, ladies who usually stay close to home will go out of their houses to play around, enjoy the lights and scenery, and meet various young gentlemen...

No normal woman would miss this opportunity today.

Just when Zhu Xiuyuan was about to say something, Li Qingnu and Dong Shuzhen stepped forward first and worked together to trouble Dong Shuyu, insisting on taking her with them.

Dong Shuyu was helpless and had no choice but to agree. Only then did Li Qingnu and Dong Shuzhen give up.

Afterwards, the two women seemed to be afraid that Dong Shuyu would regret it, so they held Dong Shuyu's hands from left to right and held her firmly...

Zhu Xiuyuan shook his head and said with a smile: "Well, since everyone wants to watch the hook play, let's go first."

After making a decision, we started preparing for the trip.

Among them, Dong Shuzhen was the most anxious, running around and urging her. Her anxious look made Zhu Xiuyuan and others smile bitterly.

Under Dong Shuzhen's urging, everything for the trip was soon ready, including the carriage.

So, a large group of people set out, arrived at the gate of the mansion, took carriages, and headed straight to the Qinhuai River.

The Qinhuai River can be regarded as the "cultural center" of the capital.

Even the roots of the imperial city cannot compare with it.

Because the imperial city is surrounded by various government offices, where can there be such excitement along the Qinhuai River?

So the hook play was also held there.

Therefore, the closer to the Qinhuai River, the more difficult the road becomes.
To be continued...