The beauty of the Hou family and the king's plan

"Tsk. What's the point of getting married? I want to travel all over Dali and open my shop in every town."

After that, he walked up to Xue Sheng and patted him on the shoulder, "Money is something outside of the body. I will earn as much as you want. But people only have a few decades to live, so you have to do something."

"Think about it. In the future, the history books will record that during the Duanyuan period, a business genius emerged. His surname was Jin and his name was Yuxin. Your Majesty personally conferred him the title of Earl of Ci'en.

Ci Enbo was good at business, and his shops were all over Dali, so that people in places with inconvenient transportation could also taste the food of Kyoto.

He made outstanding contributions to the daily life of the people of Dali."

"How is it? How is it? Is it better than your sentence 'Xue Sheng, son of the eldest princess during the Duanyuan period'?"

"Yeah, not bad, not bad..."

Everyone burst into laughter because of Jin Yuxin's amusement.

It was not until Shen Baozhao discovered something was wrong that she felt her stomach tighten and even a little painful as she laughed.

I couldn't help but scream out.

Xiao Yuanhuai, who was standing by, was startled. He supported her and asked anxiously, "Zhao Zhao, what's wrong with you?"

"I think she's about to give birth." Shen Baozhao said with difficulty.

"Imperial Physician! Midwife! Hurry, hurry and announce the date!" Xiao Yuanhuai was in a panic, like an ant on a hot pan.

Yu Jinyuxin just stood there in a daze. Oh no! He made the Queen sister-in-law laugh so hard that she was about to give birth!

Fortunately, the banquet was held in Kunning Palace, and the clean delivery room had been prepared long ago, and the midwives were also there.

Soon, Shen Baozhao was sent in.

Xiao Yuanhuai wanted to follow him in, but was stopped by Eunuch Zhao.

"Oh, your Majesty. Princess Yu has long ago instructed that once the Queen is about to give birth, your Majesty must not be allowed to enter the delivery room.

The Queen also said that she didn't want Your Majesty to see her in her most miserable state."

After hearing this, Xiao Yuanhuai stopped thinking about going in and just kept walking back and forth outside the door.

In the delivery room.

The midwife brought a bowl of chicken noodle soup and said, "The mother's fetus is in the right position and her body is well taken care of. I think she will give birth soon.

Come, eat some noodles first to strengthen yourself."

Shen Baozhao didn't act pretentiously and finished his noodles in big mouthfuls. Sure enough, the contractions began to become more frequent.

Two hours later, a scream frightened Xiao Yuanhuai so much that his whole body trembled.

The midwife pushed open the door and announced the good news: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! Your Majesty has given birth to a prince, and both mother and child are safe!"

"Okay, okay. Rewards! Everyone will get rewards!"

Xiao Yuanhuai couldn't bear it any longer and strode into the delivery room.

Shen Baozhao had already packed everything and placed the child, wrapped in swaddling clothes, next to her.

Xiao Yuanhuai stepped forward, held her hand, and looked at her distressedly: "Zhao Zhao, thank you for your hard work. We will never have another child."

Shen Baozhao burst out laughing and tucked in a corner of the swaddling clothes to reveal the baby's face.

"Look at our baby, he's so cute."

Xiao Yuanhuai took a look and said, "It's wrinkled. How can it be cute?"

Seeing his disdainful look, Shen Baozhao said dissatisfiedly: "The nose is so straight, just like yours. And the mouth is small, just like mine."

When she said this, he also looked at it carefully. It was quite similar.

It’s great, he is the fusion of their blood, and the deepest and purest bond between him and Zhao Zhao’s life.

It was the prince that his Zhaozhao had given birth to for him at great pains.

"Zhao Zhao, I want to make my son the crown prince. Xiao Ze, how about this name? I hope he can benefit the people and bring benefits to the world."

Shen Baozhao nodded and smiled, "Excellent."

The couple looked at the sleeping baby with high hopes.

In September of the first year of Duanyuan, the empress gave birth to a son named Ze. One month later, Emperor Duanyuan appointed his eldest son Xiao Ze as the crown prince.

In March of the third year of Duanyuan, Tuoba Nai unified the Northern Di and presented a peace treaty to Emperor Duanyuan.

The treaty stipulated that the two countries would not engage in war for fifty years. The King of Beidi, Tuoba Nai, requested to open up trade between the two countries, allowing the people of Beidi to trade with the people of Dali.

Spread the cultures of the two countries to each other, promote exchanges and seek common development.

Emperor Duanyuan, approved!

When this treaty was released, the whole world was shocked.

The people never imagined that the raw-breeding and blood-drinking Northern Di people would be willing to guarantee not to invade Dali for fifty years.

This is really great news for the people living along the northern border.

Shen Baozhao was also very happy. Tuoba Nai was different from the previous Northern Di kings. He truly cared about the people.

He and they share the same goal, which is to ensure that everyone can live and work in peace and happiness and that every family can be reunited.

War is the cruelest thing, but it is also a last resort. It is best to avoid it.

Xiao Yuanhuai hugged Shen Baozhao's waist and looked at her huge belly, feeling a little worried.

"When I was pregnant with Ze'er, my belly wasn't this big. Why does it look so scary this time?"

Shen Baozhao smiled and said, "Of course it is big, there are two little babies inside."

However, she and the Imperial Hospital kept this matter a secret from Xiao Yuanhuai, fearing that he would be worried every day after knowing it, which would be bad for him.

"Greetings to my father and mother." Three-year-old Xiao Ze walked in with a calm expression and steady steps.

Shen Baozhao waved at him: "Come, come to mother."

Xiao Ze approached, and Shen Baozhao put his hands on his cheeks and rubbed them hard until Xiao Ze became a little annoyed, and then he stopped.

"Mother, why are you pinching my face?" Xiao Ze frowned tightly, looking disapproving.

Shen Baozhao laughed and said, "That's right, Ze'er, you are only three years old, why do you have a stern face every day?"

Xiao Ze quickly regained his composure: "As the crown prince, I will face the entire court of civil and military officials in the future. I carry the expectations of the people on my shoulders. How can I be like an ordinary three-year-old child?

Besides, Master Shao also said that I must work hard, otherwise when will mother's wish come true."

"By the way, what is your wish, mother?"

Shen Baozhao showed an awkward smile on his face. Since Xiao Ze was born, Xiao Yuanhuai had appointed Xiao Li as the Prince's Tutor.

It can be said that apart from them as a couple, Xiao Ze and Xiao Li have spent the longest time together.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Li still remembered what she had said to her grandmother.

"Okay, Ze'er, you go down first." Xiao Yuanhuai said.

Xiao Ze bowed and retreated obediently, his movements were very methodical and very much like a crown prince.

"Xiao Li taught Ze'er very well." Shen Baozhao said tentatively.

Xiao Yuanhuai laughed: "Okay, you don't have to speak for him. Don't I know what he is thinking?

But he can only think about it. In the future, it will be me who will accompany you to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of Dali.

It was me who accompanied you to climb the snow-capped mountains in the Western Regions, and it was me who accompanied you to cross the grasslands of the Northern Di.

As for going out to sea, our fleet is also being built. I promise to abdicate after Ze'er turns fourteen and take you to see the magnificent waves of the East China Sea.

You can do whatever you want when the time comes, without being restricted to this small world."

Shen Baozhao hugged Xiao Yuanhuai back, feeling sweet in his heart.

"Ahuai, you are so nice."