roccoschili Chapter 143 Children's Crafts
Chapter 143 Children's Crafts
Xiao Yao nodded quickly: "We're very obedient. Great-Grandma even praised us for being good children."
Xiao Jingchuan stood up, took the two children's hands, and walked to Gu Liuli's side. He looked at Gu Liuli with eyes full of love and said, "Look, the children have had so much fun today, all thanks to the Empress Dowager's care."
Gu Liuli smiled and replied, "Yes, the Empress Dowager has always doted on the children. The children had a great time today and have been telling me all sorts of interesting things that happened in the palace ever since they came back."
Xiao Jingchuan turned to Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Yao and said seriously, "The Empress Dowager is getting old. You should spend more time with her in the future, understand?"
Xiao Nan Yi and Xiao Yao nodded vigorously and said in unison, "We know, Father. We want to go to the Empress Dowager's palace again next time and bring gifts for Great-Grandma."
Xiao Jingchuan smiled and said, "Alright, next time you visit, your father will prepare gifts for you."
At this moment, Xiao Nanyi seemed to remember something. He broke free from Xiao Jingchuan's hand, ran to the side, picked up his pocket, and rummaged through it to find a small pastry. "Father, Mother, this is a pastry that Great-Grandma gave me. I couldn't bear to eat it, so I brought it back for you to try." He carefully held the pastry and handed it to Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli.
Gu Liuli looked at the slightly deformed pastry, her heart filled with emotion. She took the pastry, took a small bite, and said, "It's delicious. Nan Yi is so thoughtful, he even thought of saving some pastries for us."
Xiao Jingchuan also took the pastry, took a bite, and said with a smile, "Hmm, it is indeed delicious. Nan Yi, your father is very touched by your thoughtfulness."
Seeing this, Xiao Yao also ran over, picked up her little pocket, and took out a small bookmark made of flower petals.
"I made this for my mother." She handed the bookmark to Gu Liuli, looking at her expectantly.
Gu Liuli took the bookmark and examined it carefully. Although the petals on it were a little dry, Xiao Yao's care was still evident.
"Xiao Yao is so amazing! The bookmarks you made are so beautiful. Mother loves them." Gu Liuli picked up Xiao Yao and kissed her on the cheek.
Xiao Jingchuan watched this heartwarming scene, his heart filled with happiness.
He said with emotion, "Watching the children grow up day by day and become more and more sensible makes me very happy."
Gu Liuli looked at Xiao Jingchuan with tenderness in her eyes: "Yes, children's growth is inseparable from our company. In the future, we should spend more time with them."
Xiao Jingchuan nodded and said, "You're right. In a few days, our family will go on a trip together and relax."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Yao jumped up excitedly. "Great! We're going out to play!" they cheered, filling the room with laughter.
For the rest of the day, the family sat together, continuing to share their memories. Xiao Jingchuan told the children some funny stories from his childhood, making them laugh heartily.
Nan Yi and Xiao Yao would occasionally ask innocent questions, making Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli chuckle.
Before we knew it, it had gotten completely dark.
The stars outside the window twinkled faintly, as if quietly listening to the family's warm conversation.
Seeing that the two children were getting sleepy, Xiao Jingchuan said to them, "Babies, it's time to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow."
Although Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Yao were a little reluctant to end this happy time so soon, they still nodded obediently.
Gu Liuli took them to wash up, then carried them to bed and covered them with soft blankets.
"Goodnight, my darlings, sweet dreams," Gu Liuli whispered, gently kissing their foreheads.
"Goodnight, Mother; goodnight, Father." Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Yao closed their eyes and soon drifted off into a sweet dream.
Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli looked at their sleeping children, their faces beaming with happiness. They quietly left the palace, closed the door, and left behind a scene of tranquility and warmth.
The next morning, the sunlight gently streamed into Gu Liuli's bedroom. She was having breakfast with Xiao Jingchuan, enjoying this moment of tranquility.
Suddenly, a carrier pigeon fluttered its wings and landed steadily by the window. Xiao Jingchuan frowned slightly, reached out and took the letter from the pigeon's leg, unfolded it, and read it. A hint of surprise appeared on his face.
"Liuli, this is news from my elder brother." Xiao Jingchuan said, handing the letter to Gu Liuli. "Jia Xiaoyan is pregnant."
Gu Liuli took the letter, read it carefully, and her eyes were full of smiles: "This is great news. Xiaoyan finally has her own child."
Xiao Jingchuan nodded, and after thinking for a moment, said, "In that case, we need to make proper preparations. Xiaoyan is your good friend, and we will love her child as if she were our own."
Gu Liuli agreed, "That's right, I'll go prepare it right away."
Therefore, Gu Liuli immediately ordered the palace maids to bring out all the silks and fabrics treasured by the royal family.
The room was filled with colorful silks, each one smooth and soft, radiating a faint luster.
Gu Liuli gently stroked the silks, selecting fabrics suitable for baby clothes. She picked up a piece of light blue brocade embroidered with delicate auspicious cloud patterns and said softly, "This fabric will definitely make beautiful little clothes."
Xiao Jingchuan also helped out, selecting some precious jade and gold and silver ornaments, preparing to ask craftsmen to make some exquisite little items.
"These jade stones are warm and delicate. They can be made into a safety lock to protect the child and ensure their safe growth." As he spoke, he handed the selected jade stones to the eunuchs beside him and instructed them to find the best craftsmen in the city as soon as possible.
At the same time, Gu Liuli summoned the most famous embroiderer in the palace.
As soon as the embroiderer entered, she bowed respectfully. Gu Liuli smiled and said, "I would like to trouble you to embroider a few garments for the soon-to-be-born prince or princess. Please use the finest needlework and make them exquisite."
The embroiderer accepted the order and immediately began to work. She skillfully threaded the needle and embroidered lifelike patterns on the silk.
There are lively and adorable deer, symbolizing the child's agility; there are beautifully blooming flowers, signifying a bright future; and there are auspicious ruyi patterns, full of deep blessings for the child. Gu Liuli watched from the side, occasionally offering suggestions, paying close attention to every detail of the embroidery.
Xiao Jingchuan, in his study, personally wrote calligraphy and paintings to bless the child. His calligraphy was vigorous and powerful, yet also elegant and unrestrained.
He wielded his brush and wrote the four large characters "Peace and Joy," and added auspicious patterns beside them, such as cranes symbolizing longevity and peonies representing wealth. He hoped that this calligraphy and painting would accompany his child as he grew up and bring him good fortune.
While preparing gifts, Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Yao also learned the news. The two little ones were extremely excited and also insisted on preparing gifts for their unborn younger brother or sister.
Xiao Nanyi found his favorite little wooden carving, a cute little rabbit. He carefully wiped it clean and said, "I want to give this to my younger brother and sister so they can like it too."
Xiao Yao folded many beautiful origami cranes out of colored paper. She strung the origami cranes together with thread to make a wind chime. "This wind chime will sound really nice when it's hung in my younger brother and sister's room," she said with a smile.