In early spring in February, the ice and snow in the shade have not yet melted, and the winter chill has not completely disappeared. The soft wind blows through the ancient river bed, casting a stream of light. But the willow trees have already pulled out green branches and spit out clusters of tender green.
The new shoots, their long, soft branches swaying gracefully on the calm lake, their movements are so brisk and gentle. The grass on the roadside has withstood the test of wind, snow and severe cold, and began to break through the ground. The whole earth is full of
Showing vitality.
It was the first day of February in the spring of 1876. Hong Ying was sweating profusely from the pain, and it seemed that labor was imminent.
The room was warmed by the brazier. The women of the Liu family were busy up and down, and the midwife had already arrived. Although Ziwei's belly was gradually bulging, she still waited by Hong Ying's side. She was both happy and worried.
, she was happy that she would become a mother soon, but worried that Hong Ying was tortured by pain, her face was pale and she was sweating profusely. She didn’t know how uncomfortable this kind of pain was. But she still held the towel and kept
Wiping the sweat from Hong Ying's face.
Hong Ying's pain became more and more severe, and the gap became shorter and shorter. The midwife kept checking the delivery door. And Liu Yong, who had been waiting outside the door, heard the bursts of shouting and felt like a knife. He could only hear in the room, ah
With a cry of "Ah", followed by a cry of a baby, Liu Yong breathed a sigh of relief, and then his heart relaxed.
At this time, someone came out to report: Congratulations to the master, you have gained another son.
Liu Yong was overjoyed when he heard this. He really didn't expect that he would still have a son at the age of more than 50. It was really the good deeds of his ancestors that allowed him to have many children and grandchildren throughout his life.
At this time, someone called: Sir, you can come in.
Liu Yong came to Hong Ying's bedside with a smile, looked at the weak Hong Ying and said: Madam, thank you for your hard work.
Hong Ying smiled and said nothing.
Liu Yong looked at his son lying next to Hong Ying again and said to those present: Thank you everyone, thank you everyone.
Liu Yong gave reward money to the midwife, and also paid reward money to others.
Newborns lack water according to the "five elements", so they were named Ansheng.
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There is a saying: When you are poor in the busy city, no one cares about you, but when you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives. If you don’t believe it, just look at the wine at the banquet, and serve the rich first. There is a high-headed horse tied in front of the door, whether you are coming in person or in person. There is a begging stick in front of the door.
, relatives and friends do not come to the door.
There is another saying: The full moon is full for me, and I express condolences for my son.
Fortunately, the Liu family is not a snobbish and contemptuous family. However, there are still many people who flatter and flatter others in the society.
Three mornings after Hong Ying gave birth to An Si, some relatives, friends, and fellow villagers came to bring soup to the mother to pay her respects and congratulate her.
Jin's restaurant, in the morning, after breakfast, Mrs. Jintong Xu smiled and said to her daughter Xiaoying: Yingying, today is the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. It is a day of couples. My mother is going out to see the mother, so you go with her.
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Xiaoying smiled and asked: Mom, which house are you going to visit to see the mother? Wouldn't it be nice for Sister Feng to accompany you?
Mrs. Jin smiled and said: "Sister Feng still has a lot of things to do at home. Hey, the Liu family has added a young master. We often interact with each other, so there is no reason not to give this gift. It won't be long before we go and come back."
When she heard that it was the Liu family, Xiaoying's face turned red. Standing there, recalling the scene of sitting for tea at the Qiu family that day, a handsome young man with extraordinary temperament appeared in front of her. Ever since I saw him that day
, Xiaoying seems to have changed. In the mirror, she often pays attention to her gradually growing breasts and pays attention to dressing up. However, children from wealthy families also have the same difficulties as ordinary children. They stay at home all day, which is enough.
If you don't go out, how can you have your own freedom? How can you be like other children who spend all day mowing grass, playing, and being free? Since I saw him that day, I often ask in my mind: I don't know when I can see him?
Mom said she wanted to go to his house to see the mother, so this was an opportunity. She pretended to be reluctant and said: Well, it’s better to obey orders than to be respectful. I’ll just go with you.
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Xiaoying helped her mother, Mrs. Jin, into the Liu family's courtyard. At this time, Xiaoying was attracted by the flowers and plants in the Liu family's courtyard. She used to think that her own home, with its high walls and deep courtyard, was incomparable. Now,
One look at the Liu Family Courtyard, it's really a small thing compared to a big one.
At this time, someone announced at the door: Another guest has arrived.
Because Ziwei was also pregnant with Liujia and had difficulty moving around, the maids around Hong Ying had been replaced by Qiu Ju instead of Ziwei.
After Xiaoying and her mother, Mrs. Jin, drank sweet tea in the hall, Qiu Ju ushered them into the room.
In the morning, Yanyan specially cooked a bowl of bird's nest porridge for Hong Ying and served it to Hong Ying. She said, "Mom, this is bird's nest porridge. Drink it while it's hot."
Hong Ying smiled and said: How can you do this at such a young age?
Yanyan smiled and said: No, you can learn from it. I added rock sugar. I wonder if you would appreciate it. How does it taste?
Hong Ying took a sip and said with a smile: Well, it tastes good.
Watching Hong Ying finish the bird's nest porridge, Yanyan took the bowl from Hong Ying's hand and was about to go out when Qiu Ju led Mrs. Jin and Xiaoying in.
Yanyan smiled and said politely: Auntie, sister Yingying, hello, thank you for coming.
As soon as Mrs. Jin entered the door, she said: Oh, Mrs. Liu, congratulations on the birth of another son, what a blessing. How about you, how is your appetite, and do you have a lot of milk?
Hong Ying smiled and said: "Thank you, Mrs. Jin. Her appetite is not bad, and the milk is enough anyway. His father wants to hire a wet nurse, so I think it's better to bring it myself."
Hong Ying picked up little An Ming, and Mrs. Jin went over to pick up little An Ming and held An Ming in her arms. She smiled and said: "You see, it's only a few days old, and it looks like a full moon child. Like Mrs. Liu, she also has a pretty face."
While talking, he took out the gold lock piece he had prepared in advance and hung it on Xiao Anhui's neck. Then, he handed Xiao Anhui to Hong Ying.
Hong Ying smiled and said: Thank you very much, I'll spare your expense.
Mrs. Jin smiled and said: Hey, it's just a small thing. Then she sat on the chair next to her. Xiaoying also followed her mother and sat on the chair next to her mother.
Hong Ying smiled and said: This is the eldest lady in your family. How old is she?
Mrs. Jin smiled and said: Yes, yes, I am 14 years old this year.
Hong Ying smiled and said: She is so beautiful and quiet, but she has a husband?
Mrs. Jin smiled and said: Not yet. I will have to ask Mrs. Liu to help keep an eye on him in the future to see if there is a suitable family.
Hong Ying smiled and said: Okay, hey, my second child is not married yet. I think she will be a good match for her as my daughter-in-law.
Haha, everyone laughed happily.
Mrs. Jin said: Huhu, your second young master has become a scholar at a young age, and now the one in Nanxun Town is unknown. That is the high-ranking wife of my family, Yingying.
Hong Ying smiled and said: It depends on what you said. They are all from the countryside. There is no question whether they are high-quality or not.
Xiaoying was embarrassed by what her mother and Mrs. Liu said. Her face turned red and white, and her heart was pounding.
After sitting for a while, Mrs. Jin stood up to say goodbye. Hong Ying called her maid Qiu Ju to see her off.
Hong Ying said again: Mrs. Jin, let's go. Then she said seriously: Go back and talk to your master about the eldest lady.
Mrs. Jin laughed and said: Don’t worry, I guarantee there will be no problem. This chapter has been completed!