Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Time passed like a white horse, and in a blink of an eye it was mid-May. The imperial examination, which determined the fate of the scholars, finally came to an end.

One day in late June, Fan Yanmu returned to the capital covered in dust. He looked a little tired, but he could not hide the joy of reunion.

Little Wooden Man, that is Fan Fengzhen. This little guy is now one year old. He is extremely adorable as he takes his first steps. His chubby little hands tightly grasp the corner of the table in front of him, and his little face is filled with excitement of exploring the world.

Although his steps are not very steady and he would fall accidentally occasionally, with his butt hitting the ground with a "thump" sound, the little guy is extremely tough. Not only does he not cry after falling, but he would also let out a clear, bell-like laugh. That laughter is pure and infectious.

At the same time, another little baby of the Fan family, Xiao Niubao, is already two years old. He runs to the Fuguo Mansion every day to play with his two brothers. His playfulness and energy make Xiao Zhixue feel headache but also warm.

In desperation, Xiao Zhixue had to arrange for Qingming to pick up and drop off Xiao Niubao every day, sending him there in the early morning and taking him home in the evening to ensure his safety.

During this period, Prince An and Princess An went to a villa in Lingshan to escape the summer heat. They had planned to take these two naughty kids with them, but unexpectedly, the little guys preferred to stay in the capital to accompany Xiao Zhixue and enjoy the prosperity of the capital and the warmth of home.

One afternoon, Xiao Zhixue was sitting in the pavilion in the backyard to enjoy the cool air. Siqin came to her side quietly and reported softly: "Princess, Hongjian is here to visit."

Xiao Zhixue gently closed her half-closed eyes and said calmly, "Please ask her to come in."

Soon, Hong Jian stepped into the pavilion and knelt down respectfully, "Princess, Hong Jian greets you. Thank you for your help, and I will never forget this kindness."

Xiao Zhixue slowly opened her eyes and said softly, "Get up. There's no need to be so polite between us. We both know the affection we have had for so many years."

Hong Jian stood up and slowly moved behind Xiao Zhixue, gently waving the fan in her hand, fanning her while chatting about family matters: "Even though I say that, if it weren't for your help, my family might have been shattered long ago."

Xiao Zhixue raised a gentle smile at the corner of her mouth: "Hongjian, does your man still dare to talk nonsense now? The prince personally taught him a lesson at that time, don't you feel sorry for him?"

A sarcastic smile appeared on Hong Jian's lips: "If it weren't for the child, I would have divorced him long ago."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue just smiled faintly. She knew very well the entanglement between husband and wife and the boundary between outsiders, so she said nothing more.

Hong Jian sat for a while and then stood up to say goodbye. Her status in her husband's family was rising day by day, and she also had to take care of Xiao Zhixue's business, so she was really overwhelmed.

Watching Hong Jian's leaving figure, Xiao Zhixue couldn't help but recall the chain reaction caused by a letter she wrote to the then Crown Prince Fan Zikun, who later became the Prince, many years ago.

When the prince found out, he not only severely punished his own housekeeper, but also gave a severe reprimand to Hong Jian's husband's family.

Since then, Hong Jian's status in the family has completely reversed. Her family members obey her and the change in their attitude is astonishing.

Xiao Zhixue sighed inwardly that the maids around her had all found good homes, and it was time for Siqin, Wangyue, Anlan and other maids to plan for their future.

As the old saying goes, "A master is as solid as a rock, while a maid is as fleeting as flowing water." Personnel changes always happen quietly and inadvertently.

"Mother, I'm coming!"

A childish voice interrupted her thoughts.

Xiao Zhixue turned around and saw Xiao Niubao carefully leading Xiao Mutou and walking towards them unsteadily step by step. Behind them were a group of maids and old women. After a careful count, there were thirteen of them, all specially dispatched by the old concubine to ensure the safety of the children.

In addition, there are ten well-trained secret guards hiding in the dark. This is the old prince's careful consideration for the safety of his family.

In this scorching hot summer, Xiao Zhixue sincerely hopes to let the children go to Lingshan Villa to escape the heat, but Xiao Niubao stubbornly refuses to leave. Every day he just wants to play with the two little masters of Han Yuexi's family, and recently, Xie Qinxin, a hot pepper from Xiao Ruoling's family, has also joined.

It is said that the little girl was a little bully among the children of her father's colleagues, with a straightforward and bold personality.

Once, little Qinxin accidentally saw her father practicing martial arts and became deeply fascinated. At the age of four, the girl could already imitate him quite well.

She often "competed in martial arts" with Han Yuexi's two sons, and even beat them until they cried. This made Xiao Ruoling worry that it would affect her daughter's reputation and future marriage, so she gave her a severe lesson.

As a result, the wronged Xie Qinxin ran to Xiao Zhixue for comfort, and Xiao Ruoling was so angry that she almost had a miscarriage.

When Xiao Zhixue saw this situation, she decided to let the clever Xiao Qinxin stay in the princess's mansion temporarily to prevent Xiao Ruoling from getting too excited and affecting her health.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is February of the second year of Xuanhe. Xiao Zhixue discovers that she is pregnant again, which undoubtedly makes the old prince and the old concubine very happy, and the entire palace is immersed in joy.

Even Xiao Zhixue herself did not expect that on this warm spring day, she would be favored by the God of Destiny again and given a new life.

As the end of February quietly approached, she gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, secretly thinking in her heart that the fate of this child was quietly planted during the lively New Year's Day.

"Mom, they are all whispering outside, are you hiding a little baby in your belly?"

My three-year-old son has a childish but clever face. He just came back from chasing and playing outside. His little face is rosy, like the liveliest morning glow in the spring breeze.

Xiao Zhixue had a gentle smile on her face, her eyes sparkling with maternal light, and asked, "Oh? Little guy, don't you like having a little brother or sister to play with you?"

The youngest son shook his head, his braids swinging back and forth like a lively little squirrel. "No, Mom. My brother is always disobedient and cries all the time, but my sister is well-behaved and cute. She can comb my hair and play house with me."

These words made Xiao Zhixue startled. Normally, the little guy acted like an older brother and was very caring towards his younger brother. Why did he suddenly change his mind today?

She patiently guided him, "Tell me the truth, why do you suddenly want to have a sister so much?"

The little guy tilted his head, his big eyes twinkling, with a serious and expectant look on his face: "Brother Xi and Brother Hui both have sisters at home. They always show off in front of us, saying that their sisters are good in this and that. I also want to have a sister to show off."

Xiao Zhixue suddenly realized that a few months ago, her good friend Han Yuexi had a baby girl. The two little brothers, Xi'er and Hui'er, had been hanging around their sister all day long. Their deep brotherly and sisterly love had touched the hearts of countless onlookers, including the little person in front of her.

She smiled softly and said, "Little naughty boy, whether it is a brother or a sister in your mother's belly is arranged by God, so let's wait patiently for the surprise."

The little rascal obviously hasn't fully understood such a profound mystery of life, but his eyes are already full of longing for his future brothers and sisters.

Since Fan Yanmu ascended the throne last year, the busy schedule for the new emperor's accession to the throne came to a temporary halt in June, when he was finally able to return to the capital from Wuzhou.

Emperor Deyuan still valued his abilities and ordered him to continue to be responsible for the safety of the imperial palace.

In a blink of an eye, the hot summer month of May has arrived and the temperature is gradually rising.

In order to avoid the scorching heat, the old prince and princess went to Lingshan Villa again to escape the summer. This time, they specially brought Xiao Zhixue's two sons with them, saying that they wanted their mother to rest assured and take care of her pregnancy without being disturbed by the outside world.

The palace therefore seemed particularly quiet, with Xiao Zhixue being the only master at home during the day.

After completing their respective tasks, the servants looked for cool places to chat or rest, enjoying the rare leisure time.

The scorching summer has gone, and the golden autumn season is coming, and the earth is dressed in harvest attire.