Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 484: Child
Zhao Wangshu didn't know that Lord Liu's analysis had mostly eliminated the suspicion between her and Yun Hao. She knew that she had to give Lord Liu a valuable gift.

March 3rd is the Shangsi Festival. The spring is bright and the peach blossoms are in full bloom. It is a good time for outings and it is also a day for dignitaries and literati in the capital to get together and communicate.

Zhao Wangshu took his son, and went out for a trip with Yao Shanzhi and Madam Zheng.

Mrs. Zheng brought all three children with her, so the four children had company. They were full of laughter and joy along the way, without the adults having to worry about them.

When they arrived at Ququ outside the city, they found an open area, spread out bamboo mats, and placed the snacks, fruits, and spring tea that they had prepared in advance.

Yao Shanzhi couldn't sit still, and said to the four children: "I will take you to pick flowers over there to make a wreath for your mother."

She left with a group of people.

"You're such a grown-up, but you're still like a child, making so much noise." Zhao Wangshu said this with disdain, but his tone was full of doting.

"The county princess has a good temper. It's not easy for her to remain so pure and passionate in this capital city." Mrs. Zheng smiled as she looked at Yao Shanzhi's receding back with gentle eyes.

Zhao Wangshu raised his lips, "It was fate. If I hadn't gone to the theater that day, I wouldn't have met the county lady, and we wouldn't have hit it off right away and become close friends."

Madam Zheng nodded slightly, with envy in her eyes. "It is a blessing in life to find a bosom friend in this world. The friendship between the county lady and you is very enviable. However, this is also due to the fact that both of you are passionate and not fussy about trivial matters, which is why you can get along so well."

"Yes, ma'am, what you said is absolutely right. I am lucky to meet a friend as straightforward and sincere as Shanzhi." Zhao Wangshu said with emotion.

The two were talking when they suddenly heard someone shout, "Mrs. Yun."

Zhao Wangshu turned around and saw Wu Lang and Cui Yunru. His eyes flickered. Wu Lang was really good at coaxing people. He stood up and said with a smile, "It's Master Wu and Madam Wu. Hello."

"Hello, Madam Yun. Who is this?" Cui Yunru didn't know Madam Zheng, but she thought that anyone who could travel with Zhao Wangshu must not be a powerless person.

"This is the wife of Zheng, the commander of the city defense east guard." Zhao Wangshu introduced the two parties, "This is the brother and sister-in-law of Princess Zuojun. They got married not long ago, and they are newlyweds."

"Hello, Madam Zheng." Cui Yunru bowed.

Madam Zheng returned the greeting and said, "Hello, Madam Wu. Congratulations."

"Thank you." Cui Yunru smiled sweetly.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Wu Lang and Cui Yunru left.

Madam Zheng hesitated for a moment, "Madam Yun, I heard that Master Wu wanted to take a concubine in the past. Is that true?"

She was not a gossipy person, but she was quite curious about this matter.

"It's true. That girl is the cousin of Concubine Liu in the palace." Zhao Wangshu said in a low voice.

Madam Zheng took a deep breath and asked, "What is so outstanding about Master Wu that he would allow Concubine Liu Xian's cousin to become his concubine?"

“I don’t know what was so outstanding about it, but I heard that on the night of Mr. Wu’s wedding, he was fooling around with his cousin and was caught, so he had no choice but to take her into the family,” said Zhao Wangshu.

"He's too impatient." Mrs. Zheng curled her lips in disgust. "He looks like a decent person, but why would he do such a thing? From what I see, they have a pretty good relationship as a couple."

"Mrs. Wu is very patient, and Mr. Wu knows how to coax people." Zhao Wangshu commented.

As the two were talking, Yao Shanzhi came back with his men, "Wangshu, come and pick a baby."

Only then did Zhao Wangshu realize that she had brought back one more person.

An old woman wearing a half-worn red jacket, with gray hair, a small red flower on her temples, and carrying a red cloth basket in her hand.

According to legend, the black bird was sent by heaven to give birth to the Shang Dynasty and to build a vast land of Yin. The black bird is Yi bird. When the bird descended on the Spring Equinox, Tang's ancestor, Jian Di, a daughter of Yousuo clan, married Gao Xin, and prayed with her in the suburbs, and gave birth to Qi.

I don't know how it evolved into the custom of eating red seeds on the Shangsi Festival. Zhao Wangshu didn't understand it. Red means red, and black means black. If you want to eat something, you should eat the black seeds.

Well, black-dyed eggs look bad, and red eggs look festive.

At Yao Shanzhi's urging, Zhao Wangshu picked the smallest egg from the basket, peeled it under her eager gaze, and ate the egg with gritted teeth.

Yao Shanzhi happily took the red envelope and handed it to the old woman, saying repeatedly: "Thanks to your auspicious words, I hope that the great god Gao will bless me with a son."

Zhao Wangshu took the teacup handed to him by Lan Fen and took a few big sips before washing down the egg residue.

"Yu'er, tell your mother quickly that you want a younger sister." Yao Shanzhi gently patted little Yunyu's head.

"Mom, give birth to a younger sister." Xiao Yunyu said loudly.

Zhao Wangshu smiled, "Whether to give birth to a brother or a sister, mother has no say. What if mother gives birth to a brother instead of a sister? What should I do?"

Xiao Yunyu didn't know how to answer this question. He looked at Yao Shanzhi and said, "Godmother."

"Whether it's a younger brother or a younger sister, you are a good brother and you will take them to play together." Yao Shanzhi taught him.

This sentence was too long for little Yunyu to learn in full, "Good brother, let's play together."

Zhao Wangshu looked at his son's tender face and smiled gently, "Yes, Yunyu is a good brother. No matter if they are brothers or sisters, you will love them and play with them, right?"

Little Yunyu nodded vigorously and threw himself into Zhao Wangshu's arms, "Mom, hug me."

"Okay, Mommy will hug you." Zhao Wangshu picked him up, "Do you want some water?"

"Yes." Xiao Yunyu said loudly.

Zhao Wangshu took the small cup handed to him by Lan Fen, tested the temperature, and then fed it to him.

After drinking the water, Xiao Yunyu went downstairs and made flower crowns with the three children of the Zheng family.

He was very young and didn't know how to weave, so Yao Shanzhi helped him.

After making the flower crown, Xiao Yunyu presented it to Zhao Wangshu like a treasure, "Mom, wear it."

Zhao Wangshu put the flower crown on his head and asked with a smile, "Does it look good, mother?"

"Mom is beautiful, she is a fairy." Little Yunyu's face was filled with an innocent smile, his eyes sparkling with endless admiration and love for his mother.

"I didn't teach you this, Fairy." Yao Shanzhi said immediately.

Zhao Wangshu raised his eyebrows, "His father taught him."

"Eh, tsk tsk tsk, I can't tell." Yao Shanzhi was surprised, "How can Lord Yun be so good at coaxing people? He even taught Yu'er a word like 'fairy'."

Zhao Wangshu picked up a piece of cake and stuffed it into her mouth, "Say less."

"You want to shut me up with food? Okay, then I won't say anything and I'll eat." Yao Shanzhi ate and smiled with his eyes narrowed.

The three brothers and sisters of the Zheng family also made flower crowns and gave them to Mrs. Zheng, and they all competed to say, "Mom, wear mine."

In order not to disappoint the three children, Mrs. Zheng treated them all equally by wearing three flower crowns on her head. She looked like the most gorgeous flowers in spring, attracting envious glances from the other women around her.

Mrs. Zheng smiled from ear to ear, "You are all good children. Thank you, mother."