eurekapd Chapter 234 Love and Warmth
Chapter 234 Love and Warmth
The royal palace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, bathed in the warm sunshine, resembled a golden dream castle. The glazed tiles of the palace shimmered with dazzling light, complementing the blooming flowers all around. The air was filled with a sweet floral fragrance, and everything seemed so warm and beautiful.
Xiao Nanyi wore a sky-blue brocade robe with a white ribbon tied around his waist, inlaid with exquisite jade pendants, making him look exceptionally spirited. Xiao Nanyao wore a pink silk dress, the hem embroidered with lifelike butterflies that seemed ready to take flight as she moved. The nine-tailed fox, pure white with its nine tails swaying gently, followed obediently behind them like a graceful fairy.
"Brother, let's hurry! I really want to see my little brother and sister soon." Xiao Nanyao held Xiao Nanyi's hand and skipped along, her face beaming with excitement and her eyes sparkling with anticipation, like the brightest star in the night sky.
Xiao Nan Yi smiled and said, "Yao'er, don't worry, we'll be at Mother's palace soon." His voice was clear and warm, like a spring breeze gently caressing Xiao Nan Yao's heart.
Soon, they arrived at Gu Liuli's palace. Xiao Nanyi gently pushed open the door, and a faint fragrance of flowers and milk wafted out. Gu Liuli was sitting by the bed, her face gentle, her eyes full of love, looking at the two babies in swaddling clothes.
"Mother!" Xiao Nan Yi and Xiao Nan Yao called out in unison, their clear and loud voices breaking the tranquility of the palace.
Gu Liuli looked up and saw the two children, a happy smile spreading across her face: "Yi'er, Yao'er, you're here. Come here and see your little brother and sister." Her voice was soft and warm, like the spring sunshine, making people feel incredibly at ease.
Xiao Nan Yi and Xiao Nan Yao quickly walked to the bedside. Xiao Nan Yao couldn't wait to peek out and look at the baby in the swaddling clothes. Her eyes were wide open and full of curiosity: "Mother, are these my little brother and sister? They are so tiny." Her voice was soft and cute, with a hint of surprise.
Gu Liuli smiled and nodded, "Yes, these are a younger brother and sister. Come, gently touch their little hands." She gently took the baby's little hand and gestured to Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Nanyao.
Xiao Nanyi carefully reached out and gently touched the baby's tiny hand, a tender smile spreading across his face: "Your little brother and sister's hands are so small and soft." His eyes were filled with love, as if he were looking at the most precious treasure in the world.
Xiao Nanyao imitated Xiao Nanyi, gently touching the baby's hand and happily saying, "Little brother and sister, I am your older sister, and I will protect you from now on." Her voice was firm and powerful, and her small body seemed to contain enormous energy.
At this moment, the nine-tailed cat also jumped onto the bed. It looked at the two babies curiously, its nine tails swaying gently, and it squeaked as if greeting the babies.
"Little Jiu, you've come to see your younger brother and sister too!" Xiao Nanyao said to Jiu Li Mao with a smile.
Nine-Tanuki rubbed against Xiao Nanyao's hand, then leaned closer to the baby, sniffed it, and then squeaked a few times, as if to say, "What a cute little baby, I will protect you from now on."
Xiao Nanyi looked at Jiu Li Mao and said with a smile, "Xiao Jiu, you mustn't be naughty, you have to be good."
Nine-Tanuki seemed to understand what Xiao Nanyi said. It nodded and then quietly lay down by the bed, staring intently at the baby.
Watching this heartwarming scene, Gu Liuli was deeply moved: "Yi'er, Yao'er, you must take good care of your younger brother and sister from now on, okay?"
Xiao Nan Yi and Xiao Nan Yao said in unison, "Mother, we understand. We will definitely take good care of our younger brother and sister." Their voices were full of firmness and determination, which made Gu Liuli feel extremely gratified.
Suddenly, Xiao Nanyao remembered something. She took out a small sachet from her pocket and handed it to Gu Liuli: "Mother, this is a gift I prepared for my younger brother and sister. It's filled with flower petals that I picked myself. They smell so good." Her face was beaming with pride, as if she were showing off her most precious treasure.
Gu Liuli took the sachet, placed it beside the baby's pillow, and said with a smile, "Yao'er, you are so thoughtful. Your little brother and sister will definitely like it."
Xiao Nanyi also took out a small wooden carving from his pocket. It was a little wooden horse that he had carved himself: "Mother, this is a gift for my younger brother and sister. I hope they can grow up happily like this little wooden horse." His eyes were full of expectation, hoping that this gift would bring happiness to his younger brother and sister.
Looking at the gifts for the two children, Gu Liuli's eyes glistened with tears: "Yi'er, Yao'er, you've really grown up." Her voice was choked with emotion, her heart filled with gratitude and joy.
Xiao Nanyao sat on the edge of the bed and gently hummed a nursery rhyme: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are..." Her voice was clear and melodious, echoing in the palace like silver bells. The baby seemed to be attracted by the song, waving his little hands gently and making "ee-ee-ya-ya" sounds.
"It seems like your younger siblings really enjoy listening to you sing," Xiao Nanyi said with a smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Nanyao sang even more enthusiastically, her face beaming with a happy smile. Nine-Tails was also nearby, gently swaying its tail to the music, as if accompanying Xiao Nanyao.
Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing them in its warmth and creating a beautiful scene. Little Nan Yi, Little Nan Yao, Jiu Li Mao, and the two babies were all beside Gu Liu Li, sharing this warmth and happiness.
"Mother, when my younger brother and sister grow up, shall we take them to play in the Imperial Garden together?" Xiao Nanyao asked expectantly.
Gu Liuli smiled and said, "Okay, when my younger siblings grow up, our whole family will go to the Imperial Garden to see the flowers, butterflies, and goldfish." Her eyes sparkled with happiness, as if she could already see that beautiful scene.
Xiao Nanyi also said, "I also want to teach my younger brother to ride horses and shoot arrows, so that he can become a brave man." His face was beaming with a confident smile, full of anticipation for the future.
Xiao Nanyao quickly said, "I want to teach my little sister to dance and sing, and I'll also comb her beautiful hair." Her eyes sparkled, filled with love and anticipation for her little sister.
The royal palace of Xijing Kingdom was gently bathed in warm sunlight, its glazed tiles gleaming and reflecting the vibrant flowers around it, making the entire palace resemble a dreamlike golden castle. In the imperial garden, the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, butterflies danced among the blossoms, and birds sang merrily in the branches, adding a touch of life and vitality to this tranquil palace.
Jiang Youan wore a light green brocade robe, with a matching ribbon tied around his waist, from which hung a small jade pendant that swayed gently with his movements. His eyes were bright as stars, sparkling with a lively light. He was now running happily toward his younger brother's palace, his small figure weaving through the palace corridors like a joyful little deer.
"Little brother, I'm here!" Jiang Youan shouted as he ran, his clear childish voice echoing through the corridor and breaking the surrounding tranquility.
Soon, he arrived at his younger brother's bedroom. Pushing open the carved wooden door, a faint scent of milk and a warm, cozy atmosphere wafted out. The wet nurse was holding the little brother, a loving smile on her face, gently rocking him.
"Nurse, I'm here to play with my little brother," Jiang Youan said politely, his face beaming with an innocent smile.
The wet nurse smiled and nodded, "Young Master You'an, you've finally arrived. The young master was just awake." As she spoke, she gently placed the little brother on the soft couch.
Jiang Youan walked quickly to the edge of the bed, sat down carefully, and stared intently at his little brother. The little brother opened his big, dark eyes and looked around curiously, waving his pink little hands in the air and making "ee-ee-ya-ya" sounds.
"Little brother, look what this is." Jiang Youan took out a rattle drum from his pocket and shook it gently, making a crisp "dong dong" sound.
The little boy was drawn to the sound, his eyes fixed on the rattle drum, a naive smile playing on his lips. His little hands moved incessantly, as if trying to grab the drum.
Seeing this, Jiang Youan smiled happily: "Little brother likes this? Then let big brother let you play with it." As he spoke, he placed the rattle drum next to his little brother's hand, and the little brother immediately grabbed it tightly and shook it vigorously. Although his movements were still a little clumsy, the smile on his face became even brighter.
"Haha, my little brother is so cute." Jiang Youan couldn't help but reach out and gently touch his little brother's face. His little brother's skin was smooth and delicate, like a peeled egg.
The little brother seemed to enjoy his older brother's caresses. He turned his head to look at Jiang Youan and let out a "giggle" laugh. The laugh was clear and melodious, like a string of silver bells, echoing in the palace.
Jiang Youan picked up a small wooden horse from the side and waved it in front of his little brother: "Little brother, look at this little wooden horse, isn't it fun?"
The little boy's eyes were immediately drawn to the rocking horse. He reached out his little hand, wanting to grab it. Jiang Youan placed the rocking horse in the little boy's hand, and the little boy held it tightly, muttering some unintelligible words, as if communicating with the rocking horse.
“Little brother, when you grow up, I’ll take you to the Imperial Garden. There are lots of beautiful flowers and cute little rabbits there,” Jiang Youan said, gesturing as he spoke, his face full of anticipation.
The little brother seemed to understand his older brother's words. He nodded vigorously. Although he couldn't speak yet, his earnest expression was quite amusing.
Just then, the wet nurse brought over a bowl of rice porridge, preparing to feed the little brother. Jiang Youan quickly said, "Wet nurse, let me feed the little brother."
The wet nurse hesitated for a moment, then handed the rice cereal to Jiang Youan: "Young Master Youan, you must be careful."
Jiang Youan took the rice cereal, sat down next to his little brother, picked up a small spoon, gently scooped up a spoonful of rice cereal, blew on it, and then carefully brought it to his little brother's mouth: "Little brother, open your mouth, ah..."
The little boy obediently opened his mouth, ate the rice cereal, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face. Jiang Youan watched his little brother eat happily and smiled as well: "Little brother, eat more and grow up quickly."
With Jiang Youan's careful feeding, the little boy quickly finished his rice cereal. Jiang Youan put down the bowl of rice cereal and played with the little boy again. He told the little boy interesting stories and imitated the sounds of various animals. The little boy listened with great interest and laughed happily from time to time.
“Little brother, do you know what? Once I saw a really big butterfly in the Imperial Garden. Its wings were so colorful and beautiful. When you grow up, I’ll take you to catch butterflies, okay?” Jiang Youan said vividly.
Although the little brother couldn't understand what his older brother was saying, he watched his brother gesturing and laughing happily, waving his little hands in the air as if responding to his brother.
Tired from playing, the little boy's eyes gradually closed, and he drifted into a sweet dream. Jiang Youan gently placed the little boy on the bed, covered him with a blanket, and then sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching him. The little boy's sleeping face was adorable; his long eyelashes, like two small fans, fluttered gently with his breath, and a sweet smile lingered on his lips.
"Little brother, you need to sleep well. When you wake up, your brother will play with you again," Jiang Youan said softly, his eyes full of affection.
After a while, Jiang Youan gently stood up and left the palace. Walking along the corridor, the scenes of playing with his little brother still echoed in his mind, a happy smile spreading across his face. In this warm palace, the brotherly bond between Jiang Youan and his little brother was deepening little by little with the passage of time.