Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 221 Tenderness and Sweetness

Shen Shaodong stood tall and straight, his dark grey robe swaying gently in the wind. He walked hurriedly into the house with big strides.

As soon as he stepped into the room, his eyes eagerly cast towards Liu who was inside. He then bowed respectfully with his hands clasped in a standard bow and said earnestly, "Mother, I heard such good news outside and was overwhelmed with excitement. That's why I hurried in. I hope you won't blame me for being reckless."

Liu was wearing a royal blue brocade dress, her hair was neatly combed and pinned with an exquisite jade hairpin. She was sitting on a chair with a joyful smile on her face.

She looked at Shen Shaodong's slightly flustered expression, smiled and scolded him, "Look at you, kid. You're already grown up, but you're still so clumsy. Now that you're going to be a father, you should act more steadily and not be as impatient as before."

Shen Li stood aside, her eyes rolling, her cleverness fully revealed. She bowed obediently to her parents and said crisply, "Daddy, Mom, I still have some chores to finish, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, he skipped out of the house like a happy little deer, and his lively and agile figure soon disappeared outside the door.

Liu understood what she meant, stood up with a smile, and left the house with Shen Li. She did not forget to close the door gently, leaving this quiet and warm space to the couple who were about to welcome a new life.

Shen Shaodong took a deep breath, trying to calm his excitement, then slowly turned around and gazed at Zhang Xiu Niang with deep affection.

He took each step firmly and steadily, as if the land beneath his feet carried the future of their family of three. His eyes were filled with tenderness and concern, as if Zhang Xiu Niang was everything in his life.

He slowly sat down beside the embroiderer's bed, causing the bed to sink slightly.

He stretched out his hands, which were large and warm, and gently held the embroiderer's hands, as if he was holding the most precious treasure in the world.

The warmth of his palm continuously conveyed the tenderness and joy in his heart, as if he wanted to use this warmth to dispel all the anxiety and fatigue of the embroiderer.

He stared into the embroiderer's eyes, which were bright and clear, like a spring, but at this moment they were rippled with shyness and joy.

He didn't say anything for a long time, just looked at her quietly, as if he wanted to deeply imprint her current appearance in his heart as an eternal memory.

Finally, he spoke, his voice slightly hoarse but filled with deep affection, like the low notes of a cello, softly echoing in the quiet room: "Xiuniang, thank you for your hard work. This child came unexpectedly, but it is also our destiny."

He knew in his heart that this was his and the embroiderer's real child, and this feeling of blood connection made him both nervous and excited.

At the same time, he secretly made up his mind that he would never be partial to this child in the future, and he must treat them equally so as not to make Shen Li and Shen Xuan sad.

Zhang Xiu Niang's face was flushed, as beautiful as the sunset in the sky.

She shook her head gently, her long, shiny black hair swaying gently, a few strands of hair falling beside her cheeks, adding a touch of gentle charm. "Husband, this is our child. I am overjoyed, so why would I say it was hard work? Being able to bear a child for you is the greatest happiness in my life."

Shen Shaodong leaned forward slightly, raised his other hand gently, and gently stroked the embroiderer's silky hair. His movements were gentle and slow, as if he was stroking the most fragile treasure in the world.

He gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting. "From today on, you can rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. I'll take care of everything at home. I will do my utmost to protect you and the child, and will not let you suffer the slightest injustice. No matter the storm, or the difficulties and obstacles, I will stand by you and protect you from the wind and rain."

Tears glistened in Zhang Xiu Niang's eyes, and those tears were filled with emotion and happiness.

She nodded slightly, her voice choking with sobs as she spoke, "Well, I believe you, husband. You have always been my strongest support. With you by my side, I am not afraid of anything."

Shen Shaodong looked around the room, his eyes lingering on every corner, as if he was thinking about how to make the embroiderer live more comfortably.

He said, "I will give orders right away to have the kitchen carefully prepare nourishing meals every day, ensuring that they are nutritious and delicious.

I'll also find a few clever and attentive maids to serve you, and have them pay attention to your needs and preferences. If there's anything you want to eat or use, just ask, and don't worry. I'll do my best to satisfy you."

After saying this, he gently embraced the embroiderer in his arms, wrapping his arms tightly around her, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world. The embroiderer leaned in his arms, feeling his strong heartbeat, a happy and reassured smile on her face.

At this time, outside the house, Shen Li was holding her grandmother Liu's hand and jumping around.

She blinked her big eyes, bright as stars, and asked curiously, "Grandma, do you think my mom will be pregnant with twins again? It would be so lively if we had two brothers and sisters at once!"

Liu stopped, smiled, stretched out her hand, and gently pinched Shen Li's small and delicate nose, her eyes full of love and doting: "Little girl, it's still too early. You have to stay in your mother's belly for several months to know. You, don't worry about it, just do your own thing."

Shen Li nodded with a smile and said, "Grandma, I understand. When they are born, I will love them well, buy them lots of fun things, and play with them."

Liu's eyes were filled with relief. She stroked Shen Li's hair and said earnestly, "Li'er is so sensible. When your younger brothers and sisters are born, you will be the older sister. You must take good care of them and set a good example for them."

Shen Li patted her chest and assured: "Don't worry, grandma, I will!" The sun shone in the yard, and the laughter of the grandparents and grandchildren spread far away, as if telling of the increasingly bright future of this family, full of vitality and hope.