Zhou Shaojin threw himself into Cheng Chi's arms and said, "Go back to the inner room and sleep!"
Acting coquettishly.
Cheng Chi regretted drinking too much today.
It was just that everyone congratulated him on becoming a father, and he was really happy, so he drank a few more glasses.
Seeing that he was still a little hesitant, Zhou Shaojin pouted and said, "I'm not afraid of the smell of alcohol on you. The bed is so big, I just need you to be by my side."
Cheng Chi smiled and scratched her nose, then rested on the bed in the inner room.
Zhou Shaojin hugged his arm and leaned on his shoulder, telling him about today's banquet: "… Mother is very happy. She said that she would invite Zheng and the others to come over to play when there is a chance. I used to think that mother liked quietness, but now I find out that she doesn't like to have a large group of people, whether they know her or not, to eat together, and she has to socialize against her will. Mother likes family banquets like this very much. I was thinking that it will be my second aunt's birthday in a few days. Should I remind my second sister-in-law to also prepare a banquet and invite mother to join in the fun?"
For Mrs. Guo’s birthday, her sons and grandsons are indispensable, but if it is Mrs. Qiu’s birthday, only the female members of the family need to be invited.
Cheng Chi smiled and said, "Just discuss it with your second sister-in-law! Just don't get too tired. If you feel uncomfortable, don't force yourself."
"I know, I know." Zhou Shaojin turned sideways and hugged Cheng Chi with his arms and legs intertwined. "Mom also said that if I give birth to the baby safely and smoothly, I will be filial to her. I just want to find a doctor to live at home. Not only will I be braver during childbirth, but there will also be someone to remind me what I should pay attention to in my daily life."
This is also what Mrs. Guo meant.
The old lady felt that although the maids around her were experienced, they were old after all and had never taken care of a pregnant woman since Cheng Chi was born. She thought it would be better to find a famous doctor to live in her home as soon as possible.
Seeing that she was clinging to him tightly, Cheng Chi smiled and turned over to hug her in his arms, saying, "It's getting late, go to bed quickly! I have already told Nanny Shang about this matter, let her go find Ah Xiao, don't worry about it."
The warm embrace made Zhou Shaojin relax completely. He yawned lazily, said a few words, and fell into a deep sleep.
Cheng Chi laughed.
He kissed her cheek and closed his eyes.
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After offering sacrifices to the ancestors on the first day of October, Zhou Shaojin's pregnancy was stable. A medical woman named Cai introduced by Cheng Zheng moved into the Cheng family. New clothes for the winter were also put down. The atmosphere in Chaoyang Gate became tense. Everyone had smiles on their faces and walked more briskly. Old Lady Guo looked at Zhou Shaojin's loose jacket and couldn't stop smiling from her eyes.
Cheng Chi wanted to marry Chun Wan to Qin Ziji's cousin Qin Ziji.
To the Cheng family, the Qin family member was not an ordinary servant. To Chunwan, she was able to marry Qin Ziji, the cousin of Qin Ziji.
Zhou Shaojin found an excuse to call someone over and took a look through the curtain.
Not only is he handsome, but he also has a clear gaze, and it's obvious that he's a very upright person. Plus, she believes in Cheng Chi's judgment, so she immediately went to Chunwan to talk about this matter.
Chunwan blushed and lowered her head, not daring to say a word.
Zhou Shaojin seemed to see his former self.
She whispered, "You grew up with me, now is not the time to be polite, what's going on, at least give me a word!"
Chun Wan then murmured, "It's all up to Madam."
Zhou Shaojin pursed his lips and smiled.
Chun Wan retreated with a burning look on his face.
In just two days, everyone in Chaoyang Gate knew about it.
Zhenzhu, Bitao and others came to congratulate the Spring Festival Gala, and their expressions more or less revealed a bit of envy.
Zhou Shaojin specially selected a little maid to serve Chunwan and accompany her in preparing her dowry.
Chun Wan didn't want to get married so early, and when she came to thank Zhou Shaojin, she said shyly: "Madam, no matter what, let me see the eldest young master before sending me away, otherwise how can I feel at ease."
Zhou Shaojin arranged a marriage between Chunwan and Qin Ziji first.
Mrs. Guo even gave Chunwan twenty taels of silver as a reward.
Zhou Shaojin came over to express his gratitude on behalf of the Chunwan Gala.
Madam Guo smiled and told her, "We just moved here from Jinling City and you opened your own mansion. It's time to set up some rules. Such loyal servants should be rewarded heavily when it's due. Set an example for other servants and let them know what to do."
Zhou Shaojin responded with a smile.
Cheng Shao from Shuangyu Hutong sent a note saying that he wanted to visit Madam Guo after he left the government office tomorrow.
Mrs. Guo held the note and asked curiously, "I don't know what Second Uncle wants to talk to me about?"
Zhou Shaojin did not dare to neglect it. She ordered the tea room to prepare the best red cannons and the kitchen to prepare wine and food. When Cheng Chi came back in the evening, she also asked Cheng Chi to come back early: "Have a couple of drinks with Second Uncle!"
Cheng Chi smiled and pinched her face, saying: "My little girl knows how to be the head of the family!" There was some appreciation in his tone, and Zhou Shaojin's eyes narrowed into crescents.
When Cheng Xun came, she naturally couldn't accompany him and did needlework in the inner room.
As a result, Cheng Chi came back and told her that Cheng Xun decided to adopt a child in the name of Cheng Xun from the charity hall and offer sacrifices to Cheng Fen and Cheng Xun in the future. However, he was worried that he was too old and might not be able to raise the child well, so he wanted Qiu to help take care of the child.
Zhou Shaojin couldn't help but laugh and said, "I thought I was the only one who liked my second sister-in-law, but it turns out that my second uncle also has sharp eyes. What does mother say?"
Cheng Chi said: "Mother said she wanted to discuss it with Second Sister-in-law. After all, raising a child is not a trivial matter. We need to discuss it with Second Sister-in-law carefully."
The Madam Guo that Zhou Shaojin knew was not the kind of person who would do whatever she wanted. For such a big matter, she would definitely seek Qiu's opinion.
The next day, when Qiu came over, Zhou Shaojin deliberately listened from the side.
Qiu was quite surprised and a little excited when she found out, but she soon calmed down and said with a worried look, "I'm just worried that I can't teach him well... Mother, you make the decision for me! If you want me to raise him, I will. If you think he's not suitable, let Second Uncle choose another one."
Madam Guo smiled and said, "I think you are suitable, but I am worried that after my brother gets married and has a grandson, you will not be able to take care of him with all your energy."
When Mrs. Qiu heard this, she said hurriedly, "No, no, it will be more lively with more people at home."
This is how it was settled.
Yuan was very surprised to hear this, and came over to Old Madam Guo and said, "After all, we don't know his roots or his background, and we don't know what his character will be like in the future. Why don't you adopt one from your relatives or friends?"
Madam Guo said, "This is your second uncle's family affair. Your second uncle is a man with his own ideas. Since he has made this decision, he must have his reasons. Let's not say any more!"
Yuan left in a depressed mood and went back to tell Cheng Jing.
Cheng Jing couldn't hide his surprise and made a special trip to Shuangyu Hutong but returned empty-handed.
Yuan couldn't help nagging: "He is so old now, this child will be our responsibility in the future."
Cheng Jing was slightly annoyed and said, "The second elder's wife didn't say anything, but you feel uncomfortable."
Yuan was very angry.
Cheng Shao took Cheng Chi to the charity hall several times, and then he chose an auspicious day and went to the charity hall with Cheng Chi to bring back the two children.
Mrs. Guo, Zhou Shaojin and others who were waiting in Shuangyu Hutong were all shocked.
"Didn't they say they would choose one?" Madam Guo looked at the two little boys in front of her, one five years old and the other three years old, thin and small but with sharp eyes, and asked in astonishment, "How did it become two?"
Cheng Chi touched the heads of the two children holding hands and said with a smile, "Both children are very good. The older one is very smart and the younger one is of the same age. Second uncle has been undecided. Later, he thought that one child would be too lonely and two children would have a companion, so he simply took both children home."
Because Cheng Xun was the only grandson, Cheng Shao's line was cut off after his death... Everyone understood this.
Mrs. Guo smiled and said, "That's good!" Then she waved at the two children, grabbed a handful of candy and gave it to them. She asked them questions like what their names were, how old they were, and whether they remembered anything about their family.
The older child didn't talk much, just answering one question at a time. The younger one was more lively, but I don't remember much about him.
Cheng Shao said, "The older one's scientific name is Rong, and the younger one's scientific name is Meng."
Madam Guo was slightly stunned and said, "That's good. They are the eldest and second grandsons of our generation."
The two children of Cheng Shi from the second house were named "Geng" and "Yun", which were the characters for "耒". However, Cheng Xun gave his two great-grandsons the characters for "草", which showed that they had completely separated from Jiuru Lane.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Mrs. Qiu stepped forward and said with a smile, "Second Uncle, Rong Ge'er and Meng Ge'er just came over. I'll take them downstairs to wash up. We still have to go to worship our ancestors later!"
Everyone laughed and urged the two children to wash up.
Later, Cheng Jing came over. Cheng Chi accompanied Cheng Shao and took the two children to the newly built ancestral hall of the Cheng family in Daxing to burn incense to the ancestors. Cheng Jing personally wrote the names of the two children under Cheng Xun's name, and the group returned to Shuangyu Hutong.
It was already sunset at this time. The two children recognized their parents. Mrs. Guo, Zhou Shaojin and others gave the children gifts. Everyone had dinner together, with men and women at their own table. Then Mrs. Qiu took the two children home.
The next day, Mrs. Guo and Zhou Shaojin went to see the two children.
The two children were still sleeping, and Qiu quietly told them, "I'm afraid they were tortured a lot in the charity hall, and they still have some invisible old injuries. After the two children came, they couldn't sleep all the time, and they only closed their eyes at dawn. I specifically told the maids and old women around me not to disturb the two children and let them wake up on their own."
Madam Guo nodded and said, "You need to be more careful. Although you have people around you who have served you and your wife for more than 20 years, I am afraid that they will be confused. Don't let the two children suffer any grievances."
Mrs. Qiu said hurriedly: "Mother, don't worry, since they have come to the Cheng family, they are the descendants of the Cheng family and the sons of Xun Ge'er. I will raise them well."
"I'm confident in your work!" Mrs. Guo gently patted Mrs. Qiu's hand.
A little maid ran in and said, "Third Aunt is back!"
Qiu smiled and said, "What is this child doing back here?"
The little maidservant was probably very much liked by Mrs. Qiu, and she smiled and said, "The third aunt came back specially to see the two young masters!"
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Hey guys, today's update.
Tomorrow's additional update will be around noon.
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※(To be continued)