Side Story: Xiao Shaoduo 4

Given Xiao Lingyan and Zhao Ruxi's temperaments, they certainly wouldn't allow one of them to be drowned. But having twins like that, especially princes, would be a disaster.

If someone harbors malicious intentions and first kills Xiao Shaoduo, then uses the twins as a pretext, the Great Jin will be plunged into chaos.

"It's alright, Your Majesty," Eunuch Xie comforted him. "The chances of twins looking exactly alike are not high. Besides male and female twins, there are also brothers who look different. Aren't the two sons of Second Master Zhao of the Earl of Suiping's Residence different-looking?"

"Furthermore, it doesn't matter if they have identical twins. His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Crown Princess have raised the young prince so well. Even if the Crown Princess had twins, she would still raise them well and prevent them from being used by malicious people to harm their own brothers."

Speaking of this, Xiao Ge's mood truly relaxed, and a smile appeared on her face, "You're right. Little Duo'er has been taught exceptionally well by Zhiwei. I've never seen such a bright and sensible child. Although intelligence is innate, it's undeniable that Zhiwei is also a master at educating children."

Although Xiao Lingyan and Zhao Ruxi were concerned about Xiao Shaoduo's safety, they did not restrict his movements. The little guy was both ignorant and full of intense curiosity about the world. So, after he was a year and a half old and could walk steadily, he began to explore the palace.

People say that grandparents love their grandchildren more, and Emperor Xiao Ge was no exception. Not to mention that Xiao Shaoduo was smarter and more adorable than any other child.

So when Xiao Shaoduo once explored the main hall, Xiao Ge lured him with all sorts of delicious and fun things.

With good things to offer and a loving grandfather who was willing to play with him, Xiao Shaoduo would always stop by the main hall to report, have a snack, and chat with his grandfather whenever he went out for a stroll.

However, he also remembered his mother's instructions: his grandfather was busy with official duties, and if he stayed any longer, his grandfather would go to bed very late at night. So he would stay in the main hall for no more than half an hour, and take his leave as soon as the half hour was up.

That's when he learned to tell time.

During those half-hour sessions each day, Xiao Ge also learned from Little Duo'er how Zhao Ruxi educated him.

She played games with Xiao Shaoduo, training his reaction speed, concentration, and hand-eye coordination through these games.

She combined education with entertainment, trying her best to guide Xiao Shaoduo's interest and thirst for knowledge in a lively and interesting way, so that he would learn on his own initiative, rather than being directly taught the knowledge as usual.

She not only did this herself, but also spoke carefully with each of the imperial tutors, asking them to do the same as much as possible, and strictly forbidding them from using strict rules and an increasingly demanding learning pace to extinguish Xiao Shaoduo's interest in attending classes and learning.

Undoubtedly, Zhao Ruxi is successful. Little Duo'er is not only intelligent and has a strong interest in learning, but also compassionate and able to distinguish right from wrong.

Xiao Ge had specifically sent a young eunuch and a palace maid to test him. The little child, only two or three years old, was not only not intimidated, but also knew not to make a scene in front of him, and later ran to him to complain.

That child was practically the epitome of a little genius.

Recalling Xiao Shaoduo's endearing nature, Eunuch Xie couldn't help but smile, "Therefore, Your Majesty can rest assured. With His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Crown Princess as their parents, even identical twins wouldn't cause any trouble."

Xiao Ge nodded.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside, and a young eunuch's voice rang out. "Your Majesty, Xiao Liuzi has come to report good news."

"Announce it immediately!" Xiao Ge jumped to his feet.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations! The Crown Princess has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. The young prince is the older brother, and the young princess is the younger sister," said Xiao Liuzi.

"Hahahaha..." Xiao Ge couldn't help but burst into laughter, his joy no less than when he first heard of Xiao Shaoduo's birth. "That's wonderful, absolutely wonderful!"

He wanted to grant a general amnesty the moment he opened his mouth.

But remembering that Xiao Lingyan had repeatedly advised him not to grant a general amnesty so easily, allowing the guilty to escape justice, he swallowed his words.

"Issue an imperial decree to reward the Crown Princess with a manor in Nanyang, a manor in Gusu, two shops in the capital, one hundred taels of gold, one thousand taels of silver, and a quantity of silk," he said.

Zhao Zhiwei the most credit for giving birth to auspicious twins, a boy and a girl, instead of twins, thus adding another grandson to the Great Jin Dynasty. Knowing that she liked estates and shops, Xiao Ge simply rewarded Zhao Ruxi with all the estates and shops he had.

In addition to Zhao Ruxi, Xiao Ge also generously rewarded the imperial physicians and servants who cared for Zhao Ruxi.

Inside the Eastern Palace, Xiao Shaoduo looked at the two infants in swaddling clothes, their skin red and wrinkled, their little faces scrunched up.

My father and mother are both so beautiful. Especially my mother, she is the most beautiful woman in the world.

He is also very cute. His grandparents, maternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, and aunts all say that he is the most beautiful and adorable child in the world.

His aunt once told him that the reason he was so handsome and cute was because his mother was very beautiful.

But why are my younger brother and sister so ugly, like little monkeys?

Although Zhao Ruxi gave birth to twins, she was in relatively good spirits thanks to her health and the Recovery Pill. After changing her clothes and bedding, she planned to take one last look at the twins before going to sleep.

Seeing Xiao Shaoduo frowning and staring seriously at his younger siblings, she immediately guessed what the little guy was thinking.

She couldn't help but chuckle and asked, "Little Duo'er, what's wrong?"

Xiao Shaoduo turned to his mother and said earnestly, "Mother, I will protect my younger brother and sister from now on and won't let anyone bully them."

These are his younger brother and sister, born to their mother. Even if they are ugly, he will not dislike them.

Conversely, as the older brother, he has to protect them and prevent anyone from bullying them. If they're not cute, they won't be very popular, and that's where he, as the older brother, has to worry about.

He looked down at the two ugly monkeys, sighed inwardly, and a sense of responsibility welled up within him.

"Our Little Duo'er is truly a great older brother; he already knows how to protect his younger siblings. Mother loves you so much."

Zhao Ruxi waved to Xiao Shaoduo and kissed his chubby cheek.

Many mothers neglect their eldest child after giving birth to their youngest. She must not make this mistake.

Xiao Shaoduo smiled sweetly, put his arm around Zhao Ruxi's neck, and gave her a kiss. "Mother, Duo'er loves you too."

Xiao Lingyan walked in and said to Xiao Shaoduo, "Duo'er, don't bother your mother. She's tired; let her rest."

Upon seeing this, the wet nurse quickly picked up the baby and went to the next room.

Xiao Lingyan personally fed Zhao Ruxi a bowl of bird's nest soup, then washed her hands and face before pulling Xiao Shaoduo out.

Zhao Ruxi lay down and fell asleep immediately.

For women in their postpartum period, the two most important things are eating and sleeping. Only by eating well and sleeping well can they recover their strength and replenish their vitality as quickly as possible.

Having lost her life in modern times and transmigrated to ancient times, Zhao Ruxi cherishes her body all the more. Therefore, she will definitely eat well, sleep well, and take good care of her body during her postpartum period.