jdhmnovel Chapter 160 The Little Cutie Looks Forward to Her Unborn Brother or Sister
Chapter 160 The Little Cutie Looks Forward to Her Unborn Brother or Sister
Jiang Liushen smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course! Today, your uncle and aunt will show you around the palace. There will be lots of delicious food and fun things to do, so you can try them all and have a great time!"
Jia Xiaoyan then remembered the gift she had prepared and quickly asked a palace maid to bring it over.
She picked up an exquisite hairpin and gently pinned it in Xiao Nanyao's hair, smiling as she said, "Yaoyao, look at this hairpin. Your auntie thought it suited you perfectly as soon as she saw it. It looks so beautiful on you."
Xiao Nanyao touched the hairpin in her hair and said happily, "Thank you, Auntie! I love it so much, I want to wear it forever!" As she spoke, she twirled around, making the hairpin sparkle in the sunlight.
Then, Jia Xiaoyan picked up an exquisite jade pendant and put it on Xiao Nanyi's head, saying, "Yiyi, this jade pendant is for you. I hope you grow up safely and happily."
Xiao Nanyi looked at the jade pendant on his chest with sparkling eyes and said excitedly, "Thank you, Auntie! I like it very much too, and I will take good care of it!" He even held the jade pendant up to the sunlight to examine it carefully.
Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi, carrying gifts, jumped and danced around Jia Xiaoyan and Jiang Liushen, their laughter echoing in the room. Xiao Nanyao took Jia Xiaoyan's hand and said, "Auntie, I'll give you pretty gifts too in the future."
Xiao Nanyi chimed in, "I'll give one too, and I'll give one that's bigger and better!" Jia Xiaoyan was deeply moved and hugged the two children tightly.
Afterwards, Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan led Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi out of the room and began their tour of the palace.
They strolled along the wide corridor, and Jiang Liushen patiently introduced the palace's architecture and history to the two children. Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi listened with great interest, occasionally asking some innocent and cute questions, which made Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan laugh heartily.
As she passed by the Imperial Garden, Xiao Nanyao was captivated by the flowers in full bloom. She excitedly ran over, weaving through the blossoms, inhaling their fragrance, her face beaming with happiness.
Xiao Nanyi chased after butterflies nearby, his joyful laughter echoing in the garden. Jia Xiaoyan, worried that Xiao Nanyi might fall, called softly from behind, "Yiyi, slow down, don't fall." Upon hearing this, Xiao Nanyi slowed down, but his smile remained bright.
Watching the two children playing so happily, Jia Xiaoyan felt a surge of warmth and joy in her heart. She said to Jiang Liushen, "Your Majesty, it's so good to see the children so happy." Jiang Liushen gently took Jia Xiaoyan's hand and smiled, saying, "Yes, I hope they can continue to grow up so carefree and happy."
From their warm reunion in the early morning to their play in the palace, Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi spent an incredibly joyful time surrounded by the loving care of their uncle and aunt. Their kinship deepened during this time together.
Sunlight, like scattered gold dust, spilled onto the paths of the Imperial Garden, bathing everything in a soft glow. The blooming flowers, vibrant and beautiful—red as fire, pink as the sunset, and white as snow—swayed gently in the breeze, releasing a refreshing fragrance. Colorful butterflies danced among the flowers, busily flitting about alongside bees.
Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi, like two cheerful little deer, held Jia Xiaoyan's hands tightly on either side.
Xiao Nanyao's small, fair, and soft hands held Jia Xiaoyan's fingers tightly, warmth and affection flowing between her palms. A bright smile graced her face, and her large, bright eyes sparkled like black gemstones as she curiously looked around, admiring the exotic flowers and plants in the garden, her gaze filled with wonder and joy.
Xiao Nan Yi was full of energy. He held Jia Xiao Yan's hand tightly with his little hand, jumping around and humming a tuneless little tune.
His hair shimmered slightly in the sunlight, and his rosy cheeks radiated innocent joy; every step he took was full of vitality. He would occasionally look up at Jia Xiaoyan, then at the surrounding scenery, his eyes revealing an boundless desire to explore this new and wondrous world.
As the two children pulled her along, Jia Xiaoyan's steps unconsciously became lighter.
She felt the warmth of Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi's hands, and her heart was filled with warmth. She looked down at the two children, a gentle smile on her face, her eyes full of love and affection. A gentle breeze brushed past, lifting the strands of hair by her ears, adding to her soft and graceful charm.
As they walked, Xiao Nanyao suddenly stopped, her gaze falling on Jia Xiaoyan's slightly protruding belly, her eyes filled with curiosity. She tilted her head, looking intently, her pink lips slightly parted.
Then, she gently touched Jia Xiaoyan's belly, the movement soft and careful, as if afraid of disturbing the little life inside. She looked up, her clear gaze meeting Jia Xiaoyan's eyes, and asked, "Auntie, when will your little baby come out and play with us?"
Xiao Nanyi also stopped and came over. His big eyes were wide open, and he looked at Jia Xiaoyan expectantly. His lips were slightly pouting as he said, "Yes, Auntie, I really want to see my little brother or sister soon. I also want to give him/her my toys!" As he spoke, he shook Jia Xiaoyan's hand, as if that would make the baby be born faster.
Looking at the two children's innocent and adorable faces, Jia Xiaoyan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She gently took Xiao Nanyao's hand and placed it on her belly, feeling the warmth of Xiao Nanyao's palm and the subtle connection between the life inside her. Her voice was gentle and soothing, like a spring breeze, as she said, "Yaoyao, Yiyi, the little baby will stay in Auntie's belly for a while longer. When he/she is strong enough, he/she will come out to meet you."
Xiao Nanyao blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, and asked again, "How much longer? A month? Or two months?" Her eyes were full of anticipation, as if she hoped to get a definite answer so that she could meet her baby soon.
Jia Xiaoyan smiled and shook her head, then gently pinched Xiao Nanyao's nose and patiently explained, "It'll be a few more months. The baby will stay in the mother's belly for about ten months before being born. Just like a seed needs to grow slowly in the soil before it can sprout and bloom, the baby will also grow slowly in Auntie's belly."
Xiao Nanyi nodded as if he understood, his little head bobbing slightly, his eyes darting around, and he said, "Wow, it takes that long! Then when the baby is born, I'll take him/her horseback riding, it'll be so much fun!" As he spoke, he excitedly gestured the movements of riding a horse, his face full of anticipation.
Jia Xiaoyan gently patted Xiao Nanyi's head and said tenderly, "Yiyi is so sensible, but babies are too small to ride horses right after birth. You can play together when he/she is a little older." Her fingers gently combed through Xiao Nanyi's hair, her eyes full of love.
Xiao Nanyao tilted her head and thought for a moment. Her hair shimmered with golden light in the sunlight. She then asked, "Auntie, what will the baby do in your tummy? Will it sleep and eat like us?" Her voice was clear and melodious, full of childlike curiosity.
Jia Xiaoyan chuckled softly, her laughter as clear and melodious as a silver bell. She said, "The baby sleeps, kicks his/her legs, stretches his/her arms, and sometimes even listens to his/her talking in his/her tummy. When you talk to him/her, maybe he/she can hear you too."
Xiao Nanyao's eyes lit up with excitement. She immediately leaned down and whispered to Jia Xiaoyan's belly, "Little baby, I'm your big sister Yaoyao. Grow up quickly and come out to play with us. We'll take you to lots of fun places!" Her voice was soft and full of love, as if she were having an intimate conversation with the baby inside her.
Not to be outdone, Xiao Nanyi imitated Xiao Nanyao, lying on Jia Xiaoyan's belly with his little face pressed tightly against her abdomen, and said loudly, "Little baby, I am your older brother Yiyi. I have lots of fun toys, and you can play with them all when you come out!" His voice was loud and enthusiastic, and his face was full of sincere smiles.
Looking at the two children's earnest expressions, Jia Xiaoyan felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and her eyes welled up with tears. She gently stroked the children's heads and said with emotion, "With such sensible older brothers and sisters like you, the little baby will definitely be very happy."
After saying this, Jia Xiaoyan took Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi's hands and continued their stroll in the Imperial Garden.
Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli looked at their two children, smiled, and shook their heads.
As long as the child is happy and safe, that's enough.
Jia Xiaoyan was surprised to hear a tiger's roar: "How could there be a tiger's roar? Did I hear it wrong?"
Xiao Nanyao said to Jia Xiaoyan with her sweet little mouth, "Hehe, Auntie, you heard me right. Look, these are my and my brother's little tigers. Look, this is my brother's. It's called Xiao Hei." After saying that, she pointed to the ones next to her and said, "That's mine." Finally, with a proud expression, she said, "They are very well-behaved. Their parents saved us and found us a lot of food on our way here."
When Jiang Liushen heard that the parents of these two tiger cubs had saved them, he looked at Xiao Jingchuan with a serious expression. When he asked them yesterday, they said it was nothing. Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli looked helplessly at their precious daughter.
Having no other choice, Gu Liuli explained, "Brother, sister-in-law, we encountered bandits on our way here. They attacked us while Jingchuan and the others weren't paying attention, and eventually, Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi were kidnapped. Fearing they might hurt them, Jingchuan and the others didn't dare to continue. Later, the two little ones' parents arrived and rescued them."
Upon hearing this, Jia Xiaoyan anxiously pulled the two little cuties over to look them over from left to right. Xiao Nanyao's sweet voice rang out, "Auntie, we're alright. It was the tiger mom who saved us. We're not hurt, really!"
Jiang Liushen took the incident very seriously, since it happened on the territory he had acquired. Later, Xiao Jingchuan explained that the bandit leader had been captured, the others were either dead or had been arrested.
The next day, the atmosphere in the court of Xijing Kingdom was suffocating. The ministers were divided into two groups, each with a solemn expression and fear in their eyes. In particular, Lord Wei, who was on patrol, was trembling.
He really didn't expect that there would be bandits on the border, and this time the bandits even went so far as to rob the emperor of Nan Jing Kingdom. What's even more outrageous is that they also kidnapped the young prince and princess of Nan Jing Kingdom. Beads of sweat on Lord Wei's forehead slid down his cheeks and neck like pearls.