Continued: The reunion of a family of three (5,000 words)
The quiet room is like a dreamy fairy tale world, with a faint fragrance of golden silk nanmu chuang surrounded by a patch of green, and the pattern of the moon and stars overhead, just like a wonderful night in the forest.
In the translucent mosquito net, there is a cute little figure sleeping, the tender and crystalline little face is as pure as an angel, the long eyelashes tremble slightly, breathe evenly, and from time to time move the small mouth to suck the fingers.
The little princess was sleeping, but she had the habit of kicking the quilt, and now she was revealing her fleshy little belly, lying on her back, I don't know what she dreamed of, the little princess kicked her calves, but she didn't wake up, turned over, and continued to sleep......
The stupid figure in front of Chuang looked at all this, his heart melted, and he couldn't feel the passage of time, as if the world had stopped at this moment.
"Hmm......" Yan Yan let out a muttered mutter, her eyelashes blinked, and she slowly opened her eyes.
The chaotic consciousness has not yet recovered, and when Yan Yan saw the person in front of her, she thought that she was dreaming and did not wake up. Soft, the child yawned, rubbed his eyes, and stared blankly.
However, when the person in front of him suddenly approached, smiled softly at her, lowered his head and kissed her on the cheek, and said lovingly, "Baby, mother is here." ”
This familiar call, this beautiful voice like a heavenly sound, made Yan Yan stunned for a moment, and in the next second, this little little girl suddenly got into her mother's arms......
"Mom...... Mommy Mom ...... Mother ......" Yan Yan repeated the scream many times before stopping, she was so happy and excited.
Lan Zhixin's tears that she had endured for a long time flowed down unobediently, and Yan Yan also cried. These days, the miss of my mother has been holding back in my heart, although there is Asa, there is Little Lemon, there is Yan Jiyun, they are all accompanying her, but, no matter what, Mother's love is irreplaceable by anyone.
Mother and daughter wept as much as they could, tears of joy, a catharsis for the pain they had endured in those days of separation.
Fortunately, the maids were all separated by Shao Qing, otherwise this movement would be really not small.
"Woooooooooo......oo Mom...... I miss you so much...... Mom...... Woowoo...... Mom hasn't come for so long...... "Yan Yan's crying, so wronged, she has actually been thinking about why her mother hasn't shown up yet. Now that she can nest in her mother's arms, as before, this is her greatest joy and happiness.
The child's dependence and the muffled crying made Lan Zhixin's heart twist like a knife, thinking of how she had struggled to survive these days, Yan Yan was still young, how did she spend every night when she missed her mother?
Even if I saw it, it was still so heartbroken......
After a while, the crying gradually became quieter. Lan Zhixin comforted Yan Yan while dressing her.
Although I don't know what brand of clothes is in my hand, the texture in my hand is quite good, as smooth and delicate as skin, and it must be very expensive.
Look at this bedroom again, full of childlike and fairy tale colors, toys are piled up as high as a hill, and Yan Yan sleeps on this chuang, there is a good smell of fragrance, look at this wood, most of it is the legendary expensive golden silk nanmu.
From all this, it can be seen that Asa attaches great importance to Yan Yan, and this child is now a veritable little princess!
"Baby, don't cry, look at your eyes are red......"
"Mom's eyes are red too, so don't cry Mom." Yan Yan wiped the corners of her eyes, hugged Lan Zhixin's neck and said distressedly.
This intimate little person will always make Lan Zhixin feel warm, and he knows that he feels sorry for his mother at such a young age, how can he not make people love him more.
Lan Zhixin wiped away her tears, smiled and pinched Yan Yan's little nose, the sadness in her eyes dissipated, flashing with a black light: "Did you sleep well at night, when your mother was away, did your father tell you stories every night?" ”
Yan Yan muttered and said, "He has a story, and ...... And every night he took me and Little Lemon to sleep, during the day Little Lemon didn't sleep here, he said let me wake up and go to him, today we are going to plant flowers.
Lan Zhixin was relieved when she heard Yan Yan say this, it seems that Asa is still very responsible for the child, and knows that the child misses his mother the most at night, so it is a little difficult for him to tell stories every night. It's just that, listening to Yan Yan's tone, she still calls "him" instead of shouting "Dad", which makes Lan Zhixin secretly a little worried, it seems that Yan Yan hasn't fully accepted Asa? I still refuse to call my father, how can this be good.
Yan Yan then reported to Lan Zhixin about living in the palace during this time, including some things about Asa, and told Lan Zhixin about them.
Don't look at this little one, who is only more than five years old, but this clever mind, usually with Little Lemon, secretly pays attention to whether there are any suspicious women around Asa...... In the child's young heart, this "suspicious" is a woman who is too close to Asa, which will make the child feel a sense of crisis, as if the mother's position is about to be robbed.
"Mom...... There was a woman named Sayo who always liked to go to her father, and she often sent things to him, and I saw it several times...... Hum ...... "Yan Yan pouted her little mouth, puffed out her cheeks, and her little appearance was so cute.
Lan Zhixin's heart trembled slightly, and then asked, "Is that woman beautiful?" ”
Yan Yan immediately shook her head: "It's not beautiful, it's a big fat man." ”
"Poof......" Lan Zhixin couldn't help laughing, Yan Yan's expression was too funny, and she answered simply.
If Shayo was present, he would be half angry. She is actually not fat, but her figure is a little taller than the average woman, and Lan Zhixin is a typical oriental woman's figure, slender and slender, so Yan Yan will think that Sayo is fat when she compares the two.
"Then every time your dad sees this Sayo, what is his reaction?"
Yan Yan tilted her head and thought about it, biting her fingers to make a thinking ......
"Uh...... I remember the day before yesterday that Sayo gave him a nice bottle, it was wine, and he seemed very happy, and the two of them stayed in the house for a long time before they came out, and they didn't know what they were doing in it. Yan Yan muttered quietly, her pure and innocent eyes blinking, revealing a puzzled look.
Hearing this, Lan Zhixin was stunned...... Who is Shayo? How could you go in and out of the palace and see Asa so casually? And still alone with Asa "for a long time"?
This is not Lan Zhixin's cautious eyes, but whenever he hears this kind of thing, everyone will involuntarily frown.
Poor Asa didn't know that Yan Yan was making a "little report" to his mother, and at this moment, he was working with a group of ministers to make the final procedural confirmation for tomorrow's succession ceremony.
The tedious process needs to be memorized over and over again by Asa, and there will be no mistakes at all. So today he had to be busy until the evening.
Asa's heart had already flown to Yan Yan, he knew that Lan Zhixin should arrive at this time, but helplessly, he couldn't get away from her to see her.
The inauguration proclamation read at the succession ceremony was sprinkled with several large pages, and Asa had to memorize them. That's the point. If he gets stuck at that time, he won't forgive himself. Mistakes like that are not allowed either.
Etiquette, clothing, honor guards, and all kinds of procedures can be completed by special personnel, but the declaration of this position can only be done by Asa himself, and no one can help him.
In addition to being able to see the succession ceremony with their own eyes, the succession ceremony will also be broadcast live on TV in all households in Brunei, and foreign media will also be present...... This is something that the whole world can see, and there is no room for sloppiness.
The pressure on Asa can be imagined, he didn't like this kind of life, he didn't like to be in the limelight, and he didn't like to be bound by the word monarch. But he has no choice, as a member of the royal family, the former king personally decided the choice of the crown prince, his behavior is not only related to the individual, but also related to the royal family and the country.
Even if he is extremely reluctant in his heart, he must bite the bullet.
Asa was known for his decisiveness and courage when he was in charge of the corporate group, and now he has shown great talent in managing the affairs of the state. I get up every day to do things I don't like, but I'm still trying to put in the effort and strive to do my best.
Asa's great determination and skill in state affairs were fully manifested and brought into play during this time. Dissidents in the royal family have been purged and some ministers have been appointed, but still in a way that ensures a smooth transition of core leadership.
There are foreign forces watching them, but Asa's iron-blooded methods are clearly telling those people that he will never give people a chance, and Brunei will never return to the tragedy that was once controlled by a certain country in his hands.
Asa was in a complicated mood, sitting in front of a bunch of ministers, his eyes were down, his mind was full of thoughts, and he never had a moment of peace.
The closer he approached the day of his succession, the more he felt invisible pressure and fidgeted. But he could not show this emotion in front of the ministers. What he can show must be a calm and calm side, but who knows that what he wants most at the moment is to stay away from this palace and take the child and Lan Zhixin to a quiet place, to a place where the ministers will not be found and recognized......
Asa rubbed his aching temples from time to time, it was almost time to eat dinner from the beginning of the morning, the busy day was not over, and the palace was also full of tension, and it would not disappear until the succession ceremony was over.
It wasn't until twilight fell that the ministers dispersed, and Asa's ears finally became quieter.
But he couldn't leave right away, and there was one important thing he hadn't done - a video call with Haji's brother.
Tomorrow is the succession ceremony, and Haji, who is far away from abroad for treatment, is of course not at ease, thinking about his country and this younger brother all the time.
On the wide screen, Haji's figure appeared, and Asa felt his nose sour at a glance......
Haji was lying in a white ward, looking like he had lost a lot of weight, his eyes were sunken, and his face was even more pale. Haji, who was originally in the prime of life, now looks like a fifty-year-old man.
"Brother......" Asa's hoarse voice was slightly choked, but he still tried to smile as much as possible, so that his brother would not see his sadness.
Haji smiled, his eyes were gentle, like a kind elder, and he said earnestly, "Asa, I have suffered you, and tomorrow is the succession ceremony...... To be honest, did you blame your brother for handing over the position of crown prince to you? ”
Asa's heart was confused, but he shook his head without hesitation: "No, I have never blamed my brother. ”
Haji's eyes dimmed a little, and he sighed, "You don't blame me, but I have been blaming myself in my heart." If I hadn't entrusted you with the responsibility of crown prince, you might still be living happily with your women and children in China now. ”
Asa stared directly at the screen with a firm gaze, stepped forward, and showed his signature bright smile: "Brother, you worked hard for the country until you fell ill, now is also the time for me to take on the heavy responsibility, I can't always selfishly let my brother bear everything, I am also a man, a member of the royal family, I have an obligation and responsibility." So don't blame yourself, brother...... That woman, since she is my person, she will wait for me, and as for the child, I will not let my little princess be wronged. In fact...... Brother, she has arrived at the palace today, I asked her to come, my brother won't think I'm too impulsive, right? ”
Haji was shocked, indeed shocked, he didn't expect his brother to be more adventurous than he had imagined...... Tomorrow is the succession ceremony, the woman named Lan Zhixin enters the palace at this moment, it must be carried out in secret, not blatantly, otherwise if someone knows about it and makes a big fuss, it will affect tomorrow's succession ceremony.
But Haji did not reproach Asa, for he knew it deeply. How painful and tormenting it is to be lovesick. With Asa's character, it is already rare to be able to stay in the palace during this time and handle state affairs with all his heart, so why be harsh on him again?
"In this case, brother, you have to be careful, before this woman is accepted by the royal family and the people, don't expose her, and protect her and Yanyan well...... Go ahead, I'm going to rest too, I'm so tired......" Haji said, already retracting into the sheet as if he had been struggling with intense exercise.
Asa had another heartache and told his brother to take care, and then turned off the video, still feeling heavy.
Pack up his emotions, it's time for him to go to Yan Yan.
The two places are very close to each other, just a few minutes away.
Asa approached the door lightly, and through the transparent floor-to-ceiling window, he saw a large and a small figure inside...... That's the woman he's been dreaming of!
Asa's heart beat faster, holding his breath, and he became inexplicably nervous. Will she run to hug him excitedly? Is she fat or thin? Is she as passionate as fire or as calm as water?
These questions came to Asa's mind automatically, and before he knew it, he became hesitant...... What would it be like to meet you for a long time? Why is his heartbeat so uncontrollable at the moment, and his breathing is disordered, like a young man who is new to love.
Asa didn't rush in, but when he came here and saw someone, he looked at the figure in the window stupidly, and only felt as if he was surrounded by a warm current. Lan Zhixin held Yan Yan in her arms, and the mother and daughter were very affectionate, with happy and satisfied smiles on their faces. Yan Yan's crisp laughter came faintly, and sometimes she leaned her little head on her mother's shoulder to be coquettish.
Although it was not clear what they were saying, Asa's heart was warm, and it was clear from their expressions that they were both happy. Especially Yan Yan, since this kid came to the palace, today should be the happiest time to laugh.
Great joy and sweetness spread across Asa's heart, and the deep thoughts were finally released at this moment...... She is right in front of her, no longer a dream, no longer an illusion, a real living person has appeared!
Asa took a deep breath, and with a happy smile on his face, he raised his hand and pushed the door open...... Inside the door, there is his heart and liver treasure, the sustenance of his soul, and the belonging of his soul......
Asa walked over gently, stood behind Lan Zhixin and Yan Yan, and suddenly stretched out his hands and hugged this big and small body into his arms!
"Ah......h
"Hmm......"
Lan Zhixin and Yan Yan exclaimed at the same time, and when they saw that it was Asa, the mother and daughter had the same expression, and they both stared at him with wide eyes.
Hey? Something is not good? Why don't you feel as enthusiastic as you expected?
Asa couldn't help but chuckle in his heart, but he still leaned in and kissed Yan Yan, and then smiled at Lan Zhixin and said, "Honey, I've finally waited for you......"
said that he was about to kiss, but Lan Zhixin skillfully avoided his wolf's mouth, stood up, and flashed to the side.
"Oh, you're still running? Shy? Come on, don't be shy, there's no one else here, our family of three can be as affectionate as we want! Asa eagerly opened her arms, looking to hug Lan Zhixin, but she dodged in time.
At this time, Asa was not calm, and stared at Lan Zhixin with a black face: "What's the matter, don't let you kiss?" ”
Lan Zhixin ignored him, turned around and picked up Yan Yan, and said nonchalantly: "You don't lack women, why are you so anxious...... Didn't that Sayo enter the palace to see you today, you came before it got dark, are you willing to come? Hehe......"
What is the ...... When Asa heard this, he was stunned, and subconsciously looked at Yan Yan, but saw that the little one was gloating and smiling. [This chapter is 5,000 words, and there will be an update in the evening]