NFBE Chapter 358 A Kiss That Was Hard to Part
Chapter 358 A Kiss That Was Hard to Part
Shen Fuhan didn't necessarily want Wen Jiayue to call him "Brother Fuhan," he just wanted to tease her.
Seeing that she didn't want to talk, he continued kissing her.
Their breaths mingled, and their temperature rose.
Just as they were deeply engrossed in their kiss, a sob shattered the romantic atmosphere.
Wen Jiayue came to her senses: "Is Zhaozhao crying?"
Shen Fuhan had better hearing than her; he also heard Zhaozhao calling "Little Fish Brother".
He paused for a moment, then had the wet nurse bring Zhao Zhao in.
The wet nurse approached with some trepidation, her heart filled with unease.
Not only did she fail to appease the young master, but she also let the Marquis and his wife hear it. It was truly inappropriate.
She hurriedly knelt down to beg for forgiveness.
Wen Jiayue naturally heard what her daughter said. Since it wasn't the wet nurse's fault, she let her leave.
Shen Fuhan scrutinized his daughter, then looked at Wen Jiayue.
She likes her childhood sweetheart, it must be because of her. Mother and daughter are the same, can this even be inherited?
Shen Fuhan sighed deeply.
Wen Jiayue was comforting Zhao Zhao when she saw him sigh. She frowned and asked, "Is my husband annoyed by Zhao Zhao's crying?"
"Of course not."
Shen Fuhan took his daughter, whose eyes were filled with tears, into his arms and tapped her red nose: "I shouldn't have taken you out of the manor in the first place."
Seemingly aware that her father was saying something she didn't like, Zhao Zhao turned her face away in a huff.
"Are you angry?" Shen Fuhan said regretfully, "It's also your mother's and my fault for not giving you an older brother."
As he spoke, he looked at Wen Jiayue, wanting to see her reaction.
Wen Jiayue paused for a moment, then pursed her lips and asked, "Do you prefer a son?"
She didn't want any brother to be Zhao Zhao's. If her brother spoke first, then if another child was born later, it wouldn't be Zhao Zhao anymore.
Zhao Zhao is Zhao Zhao, the one and only Zhao Zhao.
Shen Fuhan looked at her and said, word by word, "I will love any child that is between you and me."
"But I don't want to right now..."
“I know,” Shen Fuhan wiped away Zhaozhao’s tears, “There’s no rush for these things, let it be.”
Wen Jiayue believed him. After all, Zhao Zhao was already three years old in her previous life, and he had never mentioned wanting another child.
But... let it be?
He's been drinking contraceptive soup, so she can't possibly get pregnant. What kind of "letting things take their course" is this?
"Daddy, Little Fish Brother, play."
Zhao Zhao slowly finished saying what she wanted to say, her big, watery eyes staring at her father.
Shen Fuhan patted her head: "How about Daddy finds you two little fish sisters?"
Zhao Zhao didn't understand and tilted her head in confusion. She only knew Brother Xiaoyu, not Sister Xiaoyu.
Shen Fuhan instructed Ruyi to bring the two maids over.
Although she has only been taught etiquette for two or three days, since Zhaozhao has a need for companions, it is fine for her to start serving as a personal maid now.
Wen Jiayue had no objection; she had also noticed that Zhao Zhao was overly dependent on Cui Yu.
That child is indeed a good child, but she is far away in the Ningguo Duke's Mansion and cannot be with her all day long; someone else must take her place.
Moreover, Wen Jiayue felt somewhat guilty about this. In her previous life, Zhao Zhao only had a wet nurse and maids by her side, and she never thought that Zhao Zhao would also need playmates.
Before long, the maids Chunhua and Xiaoman came in.
Upon closer inspection, the two girls were fair-skinned and youthful, both with an innocent and carefree appearance. They had also changed into light green maid outfits, like tender buds in early spring, looking lively and adorable.
The two bowed in unison, looking quite respectful: "Greetings, Lord Marquis; Greetings, Madam; Greetings, Miss."
Zhao Zhao, who was perched on her father's shoulder, heard a slightly familiar voice and turned her head to look.
She blinked gently, feeling as if she had seen them somewhere before.
Wen Jiayue told them to stand up and looked at Zhaozhao with a smile.
"Zhao Zhao, do you still remember Chunhua and Xiaoman? From today onwards, they will be your playmates, just like Brother Xiaoyu."
Zhao Zhao didn't quite understand, but seeing them made her excited, and she asked her father to put her down.
Shen Fuhan naturally didn't restrain her and let her get close to them.
He looked at the little maid named Chunhua and asked, "Do you remember your birthday?"
Chunhua curtsied and said somewhat nervously, "August... Your Highness, my birthday is the ninth day of the eighth month."
Shen Fuhan raised an eyebrow in surprise. Born in autumn, yet given the name of spring flowers.
The ninth day of the eighth lunar month is the beginning of autumn, so he said, "From now on, you will be called Liqiu (Beginning of Autumn)."
Actually, renaming Xiaoman Qiuyue would be a good idea. Spring flowers and autumn moon have a beautiful meaning, but it just happens to be the same character as Wen Jiayue.
Chunhua was stunned. Why did they change her name?
However, she remembered that the nanny who taught them said that they should listen to what their masters said, and her parents also said so, so she replied yes and tried hard to remember her new name.
Xiaoman envied Chunhua for having a new name given to her by the Marquis. After hesitating for a moment, she couldn't help but ask, "Do I...do I have a new name?"
She didn't dare ask the seemingly terrifying Marquis, but instead looked at the more gentle and kind lady.
Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "Xiaoman, your name is very nice, you don't need to change it."
Xiaoman scratched her head and didn't say anything.
Liqiu gently nudged her. The old nanny had said that they had to respond to what their master had said.
Xiaoman exclaimed "Ah!" and then realized what she meant: "Thank you, Madam."
Wen Jiayue chuckled. These two maids, one quick-witted and the other mild-mannered, were quite interesting.
She asked Ruyi to bring over the silver hairpin that had been prepared beforehand.
"From today onwards, you will begin to serve the young lady. Although you are maids, the bond we formed since childhood is stronger than that of sisters. From now on, you must always put the young lady first. Do you understand?"
The two replied in unison, "We've got it!"
Shen Fuhan added, "If someone makes a serious mistake, I won't be lenient."
Wen Jiayue quietly patted him on the shoulder. What are you threatening the child for?
She called the two children forward and personally put silver hairpins on their hair.
“It pains me to see you unable to enjoy your parents’ company, so I’m giving each of you two silver hairpins. If you serve them well, there will be further rewards in the future.”
The two maids were both excited and apprehensive, remembering the words of the Marquis and his wife, and bowed to express their gratitude.
Seeing that they ignored her, Zhao Zhao became a little anxious and tugged at Li Qiu's sleeve.
Liqiu squatted down and asked, "What are your orders, Miss?"
Xiaoman, a beat behind, squatted down like Liqiu, cupping her face in her hands and looking at her young master.
Zhao Zhao shouted, "Let's play!"
Liqiu asked, "What would you like to play, Miss?"
This question stumped Zhaozhao, and she looked at her father and mother.
Shen Fuhan said, "Take Miss to play in the courtyard."
The two men then took the young lady's hands, one on each side, and went out.
Before long, silvery laughter echoed from the courtyard.
Shen Fuhan said with satisfaction, "I knew it. Zhao Zhao doesn't actually like Cui Yu; she just wants to have some playmates."
“Yes, my husband is incredibly insightful,” Wen Jiayue praised. “You’re the best.”
Shen Fuhan sensed the perfunctoriness in her words: "A-Yue doesn't put her heart into praising people."
"My husband has long been tired of hearing more elaborate praise than I have, hasn't he? Can't I try a different approach?"
"Quick-tongued," Shen Fuhan moved closer to her, "Let me take a closer look at how A-Yue's lips and teeth are structured..."
Just as he was about to get closer, someone knocked on the door, and the voice of a guard came through.
"My lord, I have something important to report."
Wen Jiayue immediately moved away from him and said, "Go and take care of your business."
Shen Fuhan chuckled, pecked her lips, and then got up to leave.
As they stepped out of the bedroom, the guard lowered his voice and said, "My lord, the guards from Liuzhou have returned."
Shen Fuhan raised an eyebrow slightly. Was there some progress in Pei Huaijin's matter?
He nodded slightly and walked towards the study.