C68 (2/2)

On one side of the jade pendant was a peony flower, and on the other was a word Xu.

”Peony is wealthy and successful. It suits your status as a sister.” As Xu Yanzhu spoke, she also took out the jade pendant and placed it in front of Dong Shu.

Dong Shu had seen a lot of good things in the past few months. With one look at this jade pendant, she knew that it was good stuff.

She also understood the meaning of peony and knew that peony was not something ordinary people could use.

”This jade pendant?”

”It's said to be an item from the previous dynasty's royal family. I've always kept it, so I didn't dare to wear it lightly.” After Xu Yanzhu finished speaking, she continued after thinking for a while. ”This jade pendant is the most precious thing to me, so anything else wouldn't be able to express my feelings.” Xu Yanzhu explained because she was afraid that Dong Shu would not be willing to accept the jade.

Dong Shu did not think too much into it. Upon hearing that it was a treasure from the imperial family, she wanted to take it back and put it away properly.

Seeing Third Aunt keep the jade, Xu Yanzhu finally relaxed.

”After Third Aunt gives birth to your little sister, remember to send me a letter. At that time, I will send back some other things. This jade pendant, will only be good for Third Uncle to know.”

”Yes, I will keep the jade pendant when I return.” After saying that, Dong Shu looked at Xu Yanzhu and whispered: ”Yanzhu, I've learnt a lot of words now, wait till I write you a letter in the future.” After saying this, Dong Shu thought for a moment, then repeated: ”I will write it myself.”

”Alright, then I will wait for Third Aunt to write me a letter.” Just as Xu Yanzhu finished speaking, Xu Shiqiu's voice came out from outside the door.

”Third Uncle can come in.” Xu Yanzhu raised her voice and replied, seeing that Xu Shiqiu had walked in, she opened her mouth and asked: ”Third Uncle, has the matter with the shop been settled?”

”Mn, I will also give your shop to Third Brother Xu Jun. He will arrange for Second Brother Xu Feng's parents to study with him for a while. ”After the Society for Investigation and Inspection has finished, we'll only be able to manage your shops and manor in the future.” As Xu Shiqiu spoke, he also walked into the room and sat down beside Dong Shu. Then, he continued to speak, ”Third brother Xu Jun means that Xu Shi and his brother's second son, Xu Yi, do not like studying. They are about the same age, twelve years old and learned from him for two years.

”Then, thank you Third Uncle for your love.” Xu Yanzhu watched Xu Shiqiu as he spoke, and after he finished speaking, he pondered for a moment before continuing, ”Then, Uncle Xu's family will be returning to the capital together, is there still enough manpower from the Third Uncle?”

”Not bad, even though they are heading to the capital now, I still have some things to take care of here, so I'm not too busy.” After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, he smiled at her and then continued to speak, ”Don't think too much into it. Third Uncle is fine here, but in your capital city, there is no one that can help.”

Xu Yanzhu could hear the concern in Xu Shiqiu's words, and after smiling at him, she saw that Third Uncle was looking at him, and joked: ”Third Aunt, you should follow Third Uncle, if you continue to stay here, Third Uncle will be angry at me.”

Dong Shu was originally sitting obediently at the side eating dim sum. However, the moment she heard Xu Yanzhu's words, she was immediately stunned and did not say anything. A moment later, she still looked up at Xu Shiqiu and Xu Yanzhu with a blank look on her face.

Seeing that Dong Shu revealed such an expression, Xu Yanzhu immediately covered her mouth and laughed: ”Everyone says that people who are pregnant will be a little silly, I see that Third Aunt is actually a little foolish right now.”

Just as Xu Yanzhu finished speaking, she noticed that Third Uncle was looking at him with a sharp gaze.

”However, Third Aunt is fortunate. In a few months, after I give birth to my little sister, I will definitely recover quickly.” After quickly changing her words, Xu Yanzhu no longer spoke.

Dong Shu did not realize what had happened between Xu Yanzhu and him. After hearing Xu Yanzhu's words, Dong Shu then raised her hand to feel the bulging stomach that she could already feel: ”I don't know if I'm lucky or not, but up till now, I still don't feel uncomfortable. Doctor Du said that my baby looked good.”

Xu Shiqiu and Xu Yanzhu both believed that Dong Shu was fortunate, but when they thought about how she herself did not believe that she was fortunate, the two of them quickly looked at each other and did not bring up the matter.

”Then we will return first. Tomorrow, I will send you back to the Third Aunt to talk with you.” Xu Shiqiu saw that after Xu Yanzhu finished speaking, he directly grabbed Dong Shu's hand without waiting for her to speak, and wanted to pull her up.

Dong Shu followed Xu Shiqiu's hands and stood up, and then carefully supported his abdomen as he moved forward a step, and then picked up the embroidered box, looking at Xu Yanzhu: ”Then Yanzhu, I'll come and see you tomorrow.” After saying that, Dong Shu carefully shifted her body and walked towards Xu Shiqiu's side.

Xu Shiqiu had long discovered the embroidered box in Dong Shu's hands, but he thought about the congratulatory gift that Xu Yanzhu had promised him, so he did not ask any further. When he returned to the Shihuan Courtyard, he found out what was inside the embroidered box.

Xu Shiqiu saw that before he could even open his mouth to talk about the jade pendant, Ling Xiang had suddenly barged in for the first time without even reporting about it.