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乾隆 18 年

In the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the sun is shining brightly.The blue sky is as if washed, bright and dazzling.Pieces of white clouds are scattered in the sky, occasionally moving with the wind, changing into various shapes.

Dutong Mansion in Donkey Meat Hutong was busy at this time.

The servants and maids walked in a hurry, and everyone had anxious expressions on their faces.

It's just because the wife in the mansion had a difficult delivery.

The owner of the mansion is Niu Hulu Changbao, who is from Zhenghong Banner in Manchuria. Since Changbao's cousin Ahadunse died heroically when he followed Emperor Kangxi to conquer Junggar, Changbao was given the title of first-class Yunqiwei.

When Emperor Qianlong went to Jiangnan, Chang Bao escorted him to Fujian.Due to the inaction of the big officials in Fujian's feudal borders, Qianlong ordered a reform of the government, and Chang Bao was promoted to the military and horse capital of Fujian Province.

Changbao's Fujin already has a son named Shanbao, who is three years old this year.This time I gave birth to my second child.It stands to reason that the second child should be easier to produce than the first child, but it has been a day and a night and there is still no good news.

Chang Bao was restless, pacing back and forth in the study.

The little Shanbao looked extremely cute, and he was wearing a light blue gown at this time, giving him a little more delicate air.

Seeing Amma walking back and forth, Shanbao said strangely: "Ama, why is my brother still not coming out? Shanbao still wants to play with my brother."

Chang Bao looked at his eldest son, and bursts of pride surged in his heart.Although my child is only three years old, he is not only beautiful, but also extremely intelligent.At a young age, I not only read the Four Books once, but also memorized a lot of poems.

Chang Bao is a general, so he will not treat Shan Bao as coddled like a civil servant.Therefore, besides reading books, Shanbao also practiced martial arts with a master.Although he is still young, his horse gait is already in shape.

Seeing Shanbao's somewhat disturbed expression, Chang Bao calmed down his thoughts, and said comfortingly: "My brother will come out soon, Shanbao don't worry."

Chang Bao watched the sky getting dark outside, frowned and sighed.Another day has passed, why is there still no news?

Just when Chang Bao was restless.The boy finally ran over and shouted, "Master is overjoyed, overjoyed!"

Chang Bao stood up suddenly, "Did you give birth?"

"The news came from the backyard that my wife gave birth to a brother!" said the servant happily.

Chang Bao finally felt relieved, the birth was fine, the birth was fine!

Just when Chang Bao happily wanted to go over to have a look, another person ran over quickly: "Master, it's not good, it's not good."

Chang Bao was surprised: "What's wrong?"

"My wife is bleeding heavily after giving birth, I'm afraid it's not good."

Chang Bao was stunned, Shan Bao was also stunned.Although he is young, he also knows what it means to be bad.

Chang Bao hurriedly walked towards the backyard, his steps were very hurried.Shanbao moved his short legs and rushed to the backyard quickly.

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"Ama, what's wrong with Erniang? Why doesn't she talk to Shanbao?"

Hearing Shanbao's naive words, Chang Bao couldn't bear the distress. He sighed and said, "Shanbao, your mother-in-law is gone, so I won't be able to take care of you in the future. Shanbao has to take care of himself, you know?"

Although Shanbao didn't really understand, he still nodded.

"He was bought by your mother-in-law in exchange for her life. Shanbao must take good care of him."

Shanbao looked at the baby sleeping soundly on the crib, and nodded heavily.

Although Shanbao promised Ama to take good care of his younger brother.But he is still a child who needs someone to take care of him, so he is really powerless.

I don't know if he caught the cold, but the younger brother called Bao Geer fell asleep all the time, which made Shanbao very worried.Fortunately, the nanny still knew to eat when breastfeeding, otherwise Shanbao would really cry.

As Ama, Chang Bao was busy with his wife's funeral these days, and had to take time to take care of his two sons, and his face was extremely haggard.

The day of the funeral was gloomy, as if the heavens wanted to cry.With the help of his nanny, Shanbao put on a white filial piety.He moved his little feet and walked to his brother's room.

The younger brother, Bao Geer, was also wrapped in swaddling clothes at this time, and the nanny carefully carried him out of the room.

Coming to the front yard, looking at the burning candles, the brazier, and the Taoist priests chanting scriptures, Shanbao has never realized more clearly than now that Er Niang is really gone.

The sound of crying, chanting, and talking in the mourning hall mixed together, making people almost suffocated. Shanbao knelt on the ground, tears kept streaming, and the nanny held Bao Geer and stood with him, looking at the nanny Brother Bao, who couldn't sleep well in his arms, made Shanbao even more sore.

Chang Bao is a second-rank official, and the mourning hall is not small, with many relatives and guests coming.

After exchanging pleasantries with the relatives and friends who came over, Chang Bao walked up to the two children, choked up a bit, and said, "Shanbao, I'll send you off with me later..."

Before he finished speaking, Shanbao couldn't help crying again, knowing that Erniang would never come back.

Hugging Chang Bao tightly, Shan Bao choked up and said, "Ama, I can't bear to part with my mother..."

Chang Bao put his arms around Shan Bao and comforted him softly.Hearing Shanbao's cries, Brother Bao started to cry too, but he was too young, so he was tired after crying for a while, and soon fell asleep quietly in the nurse's arms.

Chang Bao looked at Shan Bao who had red eyes and was trying to restrain his crying, suppressed his sadness and said in a deep voice: "Shan Bao, you are the eldest brother, and Ama is often not at home. From now on, Brother Bao will be taken care of by you."

Shanbao nodded heavily. Brother Bao was bought by Erniang with her life, so he will definitely take good care of him.

After returning from the funeral, Shanbao fell ill.However, under the careful care of the nanny, he quickly recovered.

In late autumn, the night is as cool as water.A bright moon hangs in the middle of the sky, and the night breeze blows slowly, making people intoxicated.

In the study room, the candlelight was flickering, and Chang Bao was looking at the military book in his hand. Although he wanted to concentrate, he was still very sad when he occasionally thought of his wife who passed away.

There was a soft knock at the door, and Shanbao swayed in.As the weather got colder, Shanbao was wrapped into a dumpling by the nanny, which looked extremely cute.

"Ama, it's late at night, it's time for you to rest." Shanbao said softly.

Chang Bao put down his book, sat up straight, and smiled towards Shanbao: "I heard from Liu Quan that you have been studying very seriously these days."

Shanbao smiled and said: "I am the elder brother, I must study hard so that I can teach my younger brother in the future."

Hearing Shanbao mention his youngest son, Chang Bao felt a little sad.

He has always had complicated feelings for this youngest son, so he seldom visits him and leaves everything to the nanny.

Alas, he was originally the youngest son in the family, so he should be pampered.But it was because of his birth that his own Fujin went.So every time he sees Brother Bao, Chang Bao can't help but think of his deceased wife, and think about how innocent he is, but he can't let go of it.

well!Children are innocent, so Chang Bao tries to make himself think more openly.

"Ama will leave for Fujian in a few days. I am not at ease about the family affairs. If you have anything to do, tell Mr. Liu to take care of it."

"Yeah." Shanbao nodded.

After a long pause, Chang Bao finally said, "You should take good care of my younger brother too, you understand?"

"Don't worry, Ama, I will take good care of my brother." Shanbao solemnly promised this time.

Although Shanbao is young, he will definitely do what he promised Ama.Every morning he went to see his younger brother, talked to him, and played with him, until late at night when urged by his nurse, he went back to his own room.

Time flies like water, and the winter is gone in a blink of an eye.

But the weather in Beijing is still cold.Except for the cold plums and pistils in the courtyard, the rest is barren.

Chang Bao left for Fujian shortly after the year, and the only serious masters in the family were Shan Bao and Brother Bao.Fortunately, the population of the family is simple, and the servants are all old and loyal.Good at protecting life and early wisdom, it is handy to deal with it.

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