Chapter 195 You'an's "Younger Brother and Sister"
Chapter 195 You'an's "Younger Brother and Sister"
In the royal palace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, the warm spring sun gently shone on every inch of the land, draping the entire palace in a golden veil.
In the Imperial Garden, flowers bloom in profusion, their vibrant colors vying for attention. A gentle breeze stirs the petals, releasing a captivating fragrance.
The three children, Xiao Nanyi, Xiao Nanyao, and Jiang Youan, were like three happy little deer, laughing and playing on the garden path.
"Little brother You'an, come and chase me!" Little Nan Yao was wearing a pink jacket embroidered with delicate flowers. Her hair was styled into two cute buns, adorned with small beaded flowers. She ran while looking back, her face beaming with an innocent smile.
Jiang Youan, dressed in a blue robe with an exquisite jade belt around his waist, had bright, excited eyes as he chased after her, calling out, "Sister Yao'er, don't run so fast, I'll catch up with you soon!"
Xiao Nanyi, dressed in a light blue robe, stood tall and straight. He followed behind, smiling, and said, "You two little rascals, wait for me!"
Just as they were having a great time, a palace maid hurried over, stopped beside Jiang Youan, and said softly, "Young Prince, His Majesty and the Empress request your presence."
Jiang Youan blinked in confusion, a smile still lingering on his face: "What do you want with me?" Nevertheless, he obediently followed the palace maid out of the garden.
Upon arriving at the palace, Jiang Youan saw his father and his concubines sitting on the couch with gentle smiles on their faces. He quickly ran over and threw himself into his mother Jia Xiaoyan's arms: "Mother, you were looking for me? I was just playing in the garden with Brother Xiao Nanyi and Sister Xiao Nanyao."
Jia Xiaoyan gently hugged Jiang Youan, patted his head, and said with loving eyes, "Youan, your mother has some good news to tell you."
Jiang Youan raised his head, looking at his mother with curiosity and anticipation in his eyes: "What good news is it, Mother? Please tell me quickly."
Jiang Liushen laughed and said, "You'an, your mother is going to give birth to another little brother or sister for you!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Youan was first stunned, then his face lit up with a mixture of surprise and joy. His eyes widened in disbelief: "Really? Father, Mother, is this true? I'm really going to have a little brother or sister?"
Jia Xiaoyan nodded with a smile: "Of course it's true! Are you happy, Youan?"
Jiang Youan jumped up excitedly, his face beaming with a bright smile: "I'm so happy! I'm going to have a little brother or sister to play with! I can teach them to read and write, and I can take them to play in the garden."
As he spoke, Jiang Youan looked carefully at Jia Xiaoyan's belly, gently touched it, and whispered, "Little brother or little sister, you have to be good, okay? Come out and play with me soon."
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, Jiang Youan raised his head and looked at his father and mother: "Father and Mother, does that mean I will be a big brother in the future? I will definitely be a good big brother. I will protect my little brother or sister and not let anyone bully them."
Looking at Jiang Youan's serious expression, Jiang Liushen couldn't help but laugh: "Youan, you'll definitely be a great older brother. But during this time in Mother's belly, you must take good care of her, okay?"
Jiang Youan nodded vigorously: "I understand, Father and Mother. I will help take care of Mother. I will bring her water and tell her fun stories."
After saying that, Jiang Youan gently kissed Jia Xiaoyan's belly again: "Little brother or little sister, you have to grow up quickly, I really want to see you soon."
Then, Jiang Youan couldn't wait to tell Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Nanyao the good news. He ran out of the palace like a gust of wind and rushed towards the Imperial Garden. All the way, he kept muttering, "Brother Xiao Nanyi, Sister Xiao Nanyao, I'm going to have a little brother or sister!"
Back in the Imperial Garden, Jiang Youan saw Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Nanyao still playing there from afar. He ran over, waving his arms and shouting, "Brother Xiao Nanyi, Sister Xiao Nanyao, come quick! I have some super exciting news to tell you!"
Hearing the shout, Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Nanyao stopped playing and ran towards Jiang Youan.
"Little brother You'an, what's the good news? You seem so excited," Xiao Nanyi asked with a smile, his face full of curiosity.
Jiang Youan ran up to them, panting, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement: "My father and mother said that my mother is going to give birth to another little brother or sister for me! I'm going to be a big brother soon!"
Upon hearing the news, Xiao Nanyao's eyes lit up, and a delighted smile spread across her face: "Wow, really? You'an, that's great! Now we have another friend to play with!"
Xiao Nanyi smiled and said, "You'an, congratulations! You're a big brother now, so you have to take good care of your little brother or sister."
Jiang Youan nodded vigorously, his eyes shining with determination: "I definitely will! Little Nan Yi, Little Nan Yao, when the little brother or sister is born, shall we take care of him/her together?"
Xiao Nanyao nodded quickly: "Okay, okay, I want to teach him to sing and dance, and I want to tell him lots and lots of interesting stories."
Xiao Nanyi also said with a smile, "I can teach him to ride horses and shoot arrows, making him strong and brave."
Jiang Youan smiled happily: "That's great! With your help, the little brother or sister will definitely be very happy."
Then, the three children sat together and began to enthusiastically discuss what it would be like to play with their younger siblings in the future.
“Little brother Youan, when the little brother or sister is born, let’s make a super big kite for him and go fly it together, okay?” Xiao Nanyao said excitedly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Jiang Youan's eyes lit up, and he nodded quickly: "Great! I can also make him a beautiful little wooden horse so he can ride it and play with it."
Xiao Nanyi also said with a smile, "I want to teach him to recognize all kinds of flowers, plants, trees, and cute little animals."
The three children chattered excitedly, as if they could already see their little brother or sister being born and playing happily together.
Jiang Youan said with anticipation, "I really want to meet my little brother or sister soon. I've already thought of what nickname to give him."
Xiao Nanyao asked curiously, "Little brother You'an, what nickname do you want to have?"
Jiang Youan tilted his head and thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "If it's a little brother, I'll call him Xiao Le, hoping he'll be happy every day; if it's a little sister, I'll call her Xiao Tian, hoping she'll be as sweet as candy."
Xiao Nan Yi and Xiao Nan Yao couldn't help but laugh when they heard this.
“Little brother You’an, the nickname you chose is so lovely,” Xiao Nanyao said with a smile.
Xiao Nanyi nodded in agreement: "Yes, whether it's Xiao Le or Xiao Tian, we will take good care of them."
As he spoke, Jiang Youan stood up again, put his hands to his mouth, and shouted loudly at the sky, "Little brother or little sister, you have to come out quickly, we are all waiting for you!"
Xiao Nan Yi and Xiao Nan Yao also stood up and shouted together, "We're all waiting for you! Come out and play with us!"
Their voices echoed through the Imperial Garden, filled with joy and anticipation. The surrounding flowers seemed to be infected by their happiness, blooming even more beautifully.
In the days that followed, Jiang Youan would visit Jia Xiaoyan's palace every day to check on his mother's health. He would also lie on Jia Xiaoyan's stomach and whisper secrets to his little brother or sister.
"Little brother or little sister, were you a good boy or girl in your mother's tummy today? I played hide-and-seek with Brother Nan Yi and Sister Nan Yao today, it was so much fun! When you come out, I'll take you to play together." Jiang Youan said softly while touching Jia Xiaoyan's belly.
Looking at Jiang Youan's earnest expression, Jia Xiaoyan felt a surge of warmth and happiness in her heart.
Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Nanyao also frequently visit Jia Xiaoyan, bringing her handmade gifts and chatting with Jiang Youan and his younger siblings.
"Little brother or little sister, I'm your older sister Nan Yao. When you're born, I'll give you my favorite doll." Nan Yao said gently, lying on Jia Xiaoyan's belly.
Xiao Nanyi also smiled and said, "I will teach you to read and write, and introduce you to this beautiful world."
The entire palace was filled with joy and anticipation because of the impending new life. Everyone was silently blessing Jia Xiaoyan and her unborn child, looking forward to the arrival of the little one and the more joy it would bring to this loving royal family.
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