The son-in-law of a prosperous family

Only then did Zhao Yunchuan reluctantly leave the room.

When he arrived at the yamen, Zhao Yunchuan was worried about Huai Ge'er and the children at home.

As soon as Zhao Yunchuan stepped into the Hanlin Academy, he heard greetings one after another.

"Brother Zhao, long time no see!"

"Lord Zhao, how have you been lately?" Everyone gathered around, their expressions full of enthusiasm.

Zhao Yunchuan smiled brightly, his eyes and eyebrows showing joy, and he responded with a cupped hand: "Thanks to you all, everything goes well!"

Changing the subject, he could no longer hold back and said with great joy, "To be honest, my family has added new joy. I have two sons. They are so handsome, with chubby faces, so adorable that they make people's hearts melt!"

At this time, Li Hanlin squeezed to the front and joked with a smile: "Yunchuan, I heard that you are busy promoting potatoes, how is the progress?"

Zhao Yunchuan patted his chest and said confidently: "The framework has been built! I will continue to stay in our Hanlin Academy during this period of time."

He suddenly changed the subject, the pride on his face becoming more obvious, "You don't know my two precious sons. A few days ago, when I came home, my eldest son giggled at me, his little hand tightly grasping my fingers. My heart was melted by him."

Zhang Jin also said, "Brother Zhao, look at you, your son has become your treasure!"

Zhao Yunchuan scratched his head, the smile on his face never faded: "This morning when I went out, my youngest son hugged my legs and wouldn't let go, tears welling up in his eyes. I'm still worried about him."

Everyone burst into laughter and teased Zhao Yunchuan, saying that he was being "controlled" by his son.

But Zhao Yunchuan didn't mind at all. Instead, he smiled even more happily, and his words were full of pride: "It's my blessing to be controlled by my son!"

Just as everyone was talking to each other, a notification suddenly came from outside the hospital, and there was a new matter waiting to be dealt with.

As Zhao Yunchuan walked back, he was still talking about his son's interesting stories, which made his colleagues behind him shake their heads and chuckle. The courtyard of the Hanlin Academy was filled with a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.

At the end of the year, the Forbidden City is covered in white snow.

Icicles hung from the eaves of the Hanlin Academy, and a charcoal fire was burning brightly inside the house. Everyone was free from their usual busy schedule and had a rare moment of leisure.

After Zhao Yunchuan sorted out the documents on his desk, he stretched himself, thinking about his two precious sons at home.

At this time, in the imperial study, the emperor finished reviewing the last memorial, rubbed his sore eyes, raised his eyes and asked the eunuch Li An who was waiting beside him: "Is Zhao Yunchuan back?"

Li An bowed and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, yes. Lord Zhao has returned to the Hanlin Academy to take up his duties today."

"Summon him to the imperial study." the emperor ordered.

Li An took the order and left. Not long after, Zhao Yunchuan hurriedly crossed the snow-covered courtyard and stepped into the imperial study.

"Your Majesty, your humble servant Zhao Yunchuan pays homage to you!" Zhao Yunchuan lifted his robe and knelt on the ground. The warm atmosphere in the hall instantly dispelled the coldness from his body.

The emperor smiled and raised his hand: "Stand up. You look radiant. I guess you enjoyed your maternity leave very much."

Zhao Yunchuan stood up, smiling hard, and said, "Thanks to your majesty, I have been enjoying the happiness of family life these days, and I am living a very good life!"

He paused, unable to suppress his excitement, his voice rose a few notches: "Your Majesty, my family has received good news. Huai Ge'er gave birth to twin sons for me. It's amazing that although they are twins, they look different. The eldest looks a lot like me, calm but smart; the second looks more like his mother, with clear and lively eyes, and two dimples on his cheeks when he smiles."

The emperor heard this and laughed heartily: "That's great! You have two sons at once, my dear. Others can't even envy your good fortune."

The emperor pointed to a low stool beside him, motioning Zhao Yunchuan to sit down, and said, "With the arrival of a new life, the house will surely be bustling with activity."

Zhao Yunchuan thanked him and sat on the stool, his expression becoming more and more excited: "Your Majesty is right! Since the birth of the children, the family has been full of laughter and joy all day long. Every morning when I wake up, I can hear their babbling, and my heart is warmed."

The emperor's eyes fell on Zhao Yunchuan's face, which was filled with joy, and he asked with interest, "These two children are so cute, I think their names must be unique. What names did you give them?"

Zhao Yunchuan's heart skipped a beat and a thought instantly flashed through his mind: Could it be that the emperor intends to give the child a name?

Zhao Yunchuan calmed himself down and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I am ashamed that my sons do not have full names yet. I only gave them nicknames. The eldest is Ping An and the second is Xi Le. I hope that the children will live a peaceful and happy life."

The emperor's eyes flashed with interest when he heard this, and he laughed heartily, "Peace and Joy, these two nicknames are full of simple wishes, and they are not bad. However, I haven't encountered such a happy event for a long time, and I am happy in my heart. I also want to give the two little guys a nickname to share the blessing of this new life."

Zhao Yunchuan's heart suddenly jumped and his palms began to sweat.

He lowered his eyes in thought, his fingers unconsciously clenching the corners of his clothes, the lovely images of the two children surged in his mind, and he really wanted to personally give the children a name that would accompany them throughout their lives.

But faced with the emperor's sudden proposal, refusal would undoubtedly be disrespectful.

The emperor was still in high spirits. He waved his hand with a smile on his face and said, "The eldest son will be named Qi Yue, which means starting a life as majestic as a mountain and standing tall in the future. The second son will be named Cheng Xiao. I hope he can inherit Xiao Han's noble spirit and have lofty ambitions."

Zhao Yunchuan felt disappointed for a moment, but he immediately thanked him in a loud voice: "Your Majesty's gift of a name has a profound meaning and fully reflects the royal demeanor. It is a great honor for my son to have such a good name. I will always remember your majesty's grace!"

Although he answered readily, his clenched fists revealed his inner resentment.

woo woo woo...

The old father lost the right to name the child.

Coming out of the imperial study, the cold wind blowing with snowflakes blew in Zhao Yunchuan's face. Looking at the snow-covered scenery of the imperial garden, he felt mixed emotions.

He had originally imagined that on an afternoon when the warm sun filled the courtyard, he and Huai Ge'er would look through ancient books and choose a name for the child that was full of love and expectation.

But now, this simple happiness is shattered.

When he returned to the Hanlin Academy, his colleagues surrounded him and congratulated him non-stop.

Zhao Yunchuan forced a smile and responded perfunctorily.

Zhang Jin noticed that he was in a bad mood, so he pulled him aside and asked in a low voice, "Brother Zhao, you don't seem very happy. What happened?"

Zhao Yunchuan forced out a seemingly brilliant smile and said to Zhang Jin, "Nothing happened. I just got cold outside. When His Majesty heard that I had twins, he was very pleased and gave them special names. The eldest is Qi Yue and the second is Cheng Xiao. They have extraordinary meanings!"

Zhang Jin's eyes widened instantly, his face full of envy, and he patted Zhao Yunchuan on the shoulder: "Brother Zhao, this is a great honor! His Majesty personally gave the names, your two sons will surely have a bright future and bring honor to the family!"

These words instantly attracted the attention of colleagues around him, and everyone gathered around him more closely.

Li Hanlin cupped his hands and exclaimed, "Huai Jin, the favor His Majesty has shown you is obvious to all the civil and military officials in the court. The grace that ordinary people can't even ask for has fallen on your son. How enviable!"

Another colleague also echoed: "Yes, this is not only a blessing for the young masters, but also a blessing for you, Brother Zhao!"

Zhao Yunchuan smiled modestly and waved his hands repeatedly: "You are all too flattering. It is all thanks to your majesty's kindness. I will work harder and live up to your grace."

But deep in his eyes, there was still a barely perceptible loneliness.

Compliments from the crowd poured in like a tide, but he seemed to be out of it, his thoughts drifting back to his two babbling children at home.

When he returned home, Huai Ge'er saw him coming back and came forward with a questioning look in his eyes.

Zhao Yunchuan forced a smile and told him about the name bestowed by the emperor.

Although Huai Ge'er noticed his loss, he comforted him gently: "It is a great honor for your majesty to give us a name, and we should be grateful. Besides, a name is just a title. What's important is our love for the child."

Zhao Yunchuan nodded silently, his eyes turned towards the children's room, and he secretly swore in his heart that even if the name was given by His Majesty, he would use his own way to make the children live a better life.