Reborn in the Three Kingdoms: Da Qiao Doesn't Want to Be a Widow Anymore

Chapter 320 Adopting another son?

When Qiao Wei returned to the Qiao residence, Qiao Rong was already waiting at the door, propping herself up. The moment she held the child, her eyes were like agate scorched by a raging fire, with wet marks still clinging to the corners of her eyes.

She held her child tightly, her hands trembling uncontrollably; this was the child she had lost and then found again.

"Thank you, my lord."

Even though she was overwhelmed with emotion and could barely speak, she still knew she couldn't be impolite.

She knew in her heart that the child's smooth return to her side was thanks to Sun Quan. He even accompanied Qiao Wei to personally pick up the child.

Sun Quan didn't care much, but looked at Qiao Wei on the side, whose eyes were red and tears were about to fall. "The child is back, so don't cry anymore. If you cry, your sister will cry too. I don't know where she gets so many tears. We can't comfort her."

He took out a handkerchief with a hint of helplessness and wiped away Qiao Wei's tears. "She cries whether it's good news or bad news."

No wonder people say that women are as gentle as water. I rarely saw Qiao Wei cry before, and I thought that saying was inaccurate. But now it seems that it is very true.

I don't know how many times I've cried, both openly and secretly, because of Qiao Rong's matter.

Sun Deng also came closer, wanting to see the younger brother that Xu Yaoniang had mentioned. He had always been the younger brother at home, but now there was an even younger one.

He pointed to himself, "Then I... am the elder brother?"

Sun Quan picked up Sun Deng and affirmed his words, "Yes, from now on, Shen Gao will be my elder brother."

Sun Deng gently parted the swaddling clothes, revealing the younger brother's face. "My little brother is so small."

He was clearly a little disappointed because his younger brother couldn't play with him anymore.

“Your little brother will grow up. You will be the older brother in the future. You will play with him and protect him, just like your older brothers and sisters at home treat you.”

Sun Deng didn't quite understand, but he nodded nonetheless. "Then what's your brother's name?"

Qiao Wei really didn't know the child's name yet; everyone just called him the young master of the Zhou family.

Sun Quan said, "My elder brother wrote a letter saying that the child's name is Zhou Xun, meaning 'to follow the rules and regulations'."

Everyone in the family was happy because Zhou Xun had returned. Although Qiao Rui felt it was a bit unreasonable, she didn't say anything.

Sun Quan even specially ordered someone to buy a chicken and have it stewed into soup to nourish Qiao Rong.

The two chicken legs were given to Qiao Rong and Sun Deng respectively, and Sun An deliberately pursed his lips.

"Your sister Qiao is in poor health right now, so don't glare at me." Sun Quan glanced at it, then immediately removed the bones from the chicken wings, carefully peeled the meat, and divided it among Sun An, whispering a warning, "The wings are for you and your sister-in-law. Shut your mouth, and don't say I'm being unfair!"

Having received the benefits, he immediately stopped, saying with a smile, "Brother Zhong is not biased, Brother Zhong is the best brother in the world."

Sun Quan did not believe it.

Whenever he upset her, he would go around shouting, "Sun Zhongmou is the worst brother in the world."

That's what he said, but Sun Quan couldn't help but smile and said, "Alright, you've made some progress these past few months following your sister-in-law. At least you know how to say a few nice things to me."

Sun An rolled his eyes inwardly, wishing he could take back what he had just said!

"I always knew how..." I just didn't want to tell you. Sun Quan shot him a sharp look, and Sun An immediately changed his tune, "I meant, I used to know how too, but I was just too embarrassed to say it. I'll definitely tell you more and more in the future!"
My brother Zhong is the most handsome man in the world!
My brother Zhong is the most powerful ruler in the world!
My elder brother Zhong is the best elder brother in the world!

Sun Quan nodded slightly, indicating that he was very pleased to hear this. "Alright, the best elder brother in the world will check your homework tonight. After dinner, bring me all the calligraphy samples you've written recently and the books you've read. I want to test you."

The meat on Sun An's chopsticks fell into the bowl with a "plop".

Why do you always force people to scold you when you're at your happiest?
Sun Quan held Sun Deng in his arms, flipped through Sun An's calligraphy with one hand, and asked him some questions about the Book of Rites and the Spring and Autumn Annals. Sun An was able to answer most of them.

He nodded in satisfaction. "It seems your sister-in-law can take you out again next time. Although your handwriting hasn't improved much, you're reading a bit better than before."

Sun An finally breathed a sigh of relief. "My sister-in-law didn't just let me play; she often tested me too."

You have to ask when you get on the bus, and you have to ask when you get off the bus. Sometimes you even have to review things while you're chatting.

Qiao Wei had asked Sun An the same questions Sun Quan asked today, and they had discussed them in detail.

Holding Zhou Xun in her arms, Qiao Wei couldn't help but feel a little proud. Although she, a modern person who had received nine years of compulsory education, was definitely no match for people like Sun Quan, who were born and raised in the ancient literature, when it came to reading these ancient texts.

But when it comes to education, China has nearly two thousand years of experience in the development of Chinese and foreign civilizations, so it still has a lot to offer.

Sun Quan didn't neglect Qiao Hui either, asking him in detail about his studies. The boy was still a bit shy, and spoke hesitantly in front of Sun Quan.

However, Sun An had told him that the child was a good child, had the demeanor of an older brother, took good care of Sun Deng, and was very patient with his younger siblings.

Sun Quan waved his hand and said, "Anyway, raising one child is the same as raising two. We can take them back together and give them to Shen Gao to keep him company."

Good heavens, Qiao Wei couldn't help but feel a bit speechless. Starting with Xie Xu, and adding Zhou Xun and Qiao Hui, this meant they had taken in three adopted sons in a row.

Sun Quan must have some kind of fetish for adopting other people's sons!

Qiao Wei looked at Sun Deng, who was curiously peeking out of Sun Quan's arms to look at Sun An's calligraphy, and seemed to understand something.

After giving birth to Sun Deng, she damaged her health. In the Sun family, where there was a real title to inherit, the belief was that many children meant many blessings.

Qiao Rui's eyes lit up when he heard Sun Quan's words. After all, Sun Quan had always been cold to him, and Qiao Wei also had some complaints about him.

He tried to curry favor with Sun Quan but to no avail. However, if Qiao Hui could be raised in the Sun family, the relationship would be different.

Even if he wants to advance his career in the future, Qiao Wei will be much more willing to agree for Qiao Hui's sake.

Qiao Wei could tell from Qiao Rui's gleaming eyes that he was up to no good. "Hui'er's future is something he has to earn himself, and you, brother, also have to earn your own future."

With just one sentence, Qiao Rui's plan was foiled.

Qiao Rui's face fell. His younger sister always treated him like a thief.

After Qiao Wei married into the Sun family, her parents and their son Qiao Hui all benefited from the family's arrangements. However, her brother, Qiao Hui, received no benefits whatsoever, as if it were a free gift.

Just as he was about to speak, Yourou rushed in from outside, "My lord, Madam, the old lady seems to be in bad shape."

This is because the family truly has a title to inherit, and also because they truly have the resources to support them.