"Young Madam, you may not know, but the Second Young Master only mentioned porridge, not what kind of porridge. If the servants don't have the kitchen make more, what if the porridge made isn't to the Second Young Master's liking..."
"What's to like or dislike? He's just a child, what does he know? From now on, whatever porridge the kitchen makes, he eats. If he doesn't eat it, he goes hungry. When he's hungry enough, he'll eat anything!"
Feng Jin, full of frustration, casually picked up a bowl of porridge and handed it to Er Bao. "Drink the porridge yourself, and then Mother will carry you out to bask in the sun."
Er Bao glanced at the white porridge in the bowl and directly turned his head away, spitting out two words: "Don't... want..."
"Don't want what? You're so young and already picky about food. When you get older, you'll be tearing down the roof! Hurry and drink it!"
Feng Jin's tone was unusually angry. This little fellow usually seemed very obedient, but his stubbornness was exactly like Ling Mo Han's. If she wasn't firm, she wouldn't be able to handle him.
Being young and inexperienced, Er Bao was instantly intimidated by Feng Jin's demeanor. He frantically scooped the porridge from the bowl and drank it all.
Sighing helplessly, Feng Jin crouched down to be at eye level with Er Bao, reaching out to stroke his soft hair. "From now on, if you want to eat something, you must clearly state it. If you don't say it, I have to guess your thoughts. Look, just because you wanted porridge, the kitchen made dozens of bowls to cater to your taste, but you only drank one bowl. Isn't all this a waste?"
"This not only wastes money but also shows disrespect for others' labor. Everyone is equal, and we must always learn to respect others, do you understand?"
She didn't know if Er Bao, at his young age, could understand these profound principles, but Feng Jin still believed that educating children must start from a young age.
He was like a blank piece of paper now. If not guided properly and left to develop freely, he would become lawless. Once his nature was formed, it would be difficult to re-educate and guide him.
Er Bao nodded obediently, saying vaguely, "Mother... I... understand..."
She wasn't sure if Er Bao truly understood or was just saying it to prevent her from getting angry. However, with Er Bao's words, she felt somewhat comforted. At least her words hadn't been wasted, and she had received a response. As for whether it was true or not, there was no way to know.
"It's good that you understand. Mother will take you out to play."
...
Feng Jin leisurely drank her tea, occasionally glancing at Da Bao and Er Bao playing. Life was truly comfortable. How wonderful it would be if it could continue like this forever.
"Eldest Sister-in-law, you are truly at ease today."
Just as she was about to pick some flower petals to take back for making pastries, she happened to see Feng Jin playing with the two children. Ling Wan walked directly over.
"Coo... Cousin..."
Da Bao, with sharp eyes, spotted Ling Wan and quickly shouted loudly, scurrying towards Ling Wan with his short legs.
Startled, Ling Wan quickly crouched down to catch Da Bao, who was rushing towards her. Whether it was because Da Bao was too chubby or Ling Wan was too thin, the moment Ling Wan caught Da Bao, her foot slipped, and they both tumbled to the ground.
"Fell... fell..." Da Bao was also startled, muttering continuously.
Feng Jin stepped forward to pick up Da Bao, and Cai Qing quickly helped Ling Wan, who had fallen, to her feet.
When they fell, Ling Wan held Da Bao tightly in her arms, not hurting him at all. Instead, her hand was scraped.
"You are not allowed to pounce on your aunt like this again. Auntie's hand is injured. You are not allowed to do this anymore."
Feng Jin reprimanded Da Bao with a slightly stern voice. If Ling Wan hadn't caught Da Bao just now, Da Bao might have been badly hurt.
"Auntie... hand... broken, hurts... blow..."
After babbling unintelligibly, Da Bao leaned over Ling Wan's injured hand and gently blew on it, waving his hands and saying, "Doesn't... doesn't hurt anymore..."
"Auntie doesn't hurt anymore, thank you Da Bao."
Ling Wan's heart was instantly melted by Da Bao's heartwarming little actions. She stroked Da Bao's hair with her uninjured hand. This little fellow would surely grow up to be a great warm man, and with his superior looks, he would likely capture the hearts of many girls.
"You rascal, stop clinging to your aunt and go play with your brother."
Dismissing Da Bao, Feng Jin took an alcohol-soaked cotton swab to wipe Ling Wan's wound. "Fortunately, it's just a skin abrasion. You shouldn't get your hand wet for the next few days. In the future, when Da Bao rushes at you, don't crouch down to catch him. The little fellow has gotten quite fat recently."
Last time, she herself was almost knocked over by Da Bao. How could the frail Ling Wan withstand Da Bao's forceful pounce?
However, Da Bao's habit of pouncing on everyone really needed to be corrected. If he was still like this when he got older, who could withstand him pouncing on them like this?
"It's alright, Eldest Sister-in-law. It's just a superficial wound, and it will heal naturally in a few days. It was just that I didn't react in time, so I accidentally fell. Fortunately, Da Bao was not injured."
As Ling Wan spoke, her gaze remained fixed on Da Bao and Er Bao in the distance.
"The mansion has become much livelier with Da Bao and Er Bao's playful noises. Before, the mansion was always lifeless, not like a home at all, more like a restrictive cage. Now, with Da Bao and Er Bao, it finally has some warmth and human touch. This is what a home should be like."
"If I couldn't see or hear Da Bao and Er Bao for a whole day, I would truly be unaccustomed to it."
As for how others felt, she didn't know. Anyway, if she didn't see Da Bao and Er Bao for a day, she would feel uncomfortable, as if something was missing.
Feng Jin's lips curved into a faint smile. Ever since these two children arrived, everything seemed to have changed. Her thoughts and considerations were also changing. Before doing anything, the figures of Da Bao and Er Bao would subconsciously appear in her mind.
She also knew that she had to consider the two children first before making any decisions.
"Yes, with them, everything seems different, yet I can't quite articulate what's different."
"Eldest Sister-in-law, don't you want to have another daughter to add a little sister to Da Bao and Er Bao? Eldest Sister-in-law is so beautiful, a daughter would surely be the most beautiful girl in the capital."
Ling Wan suddenly remembered and asked directly. If she really had a daughter, she would be incredibly beautiful.