The Su family is very busy at the end of the year.
Zheng Yue'e wished she could grow up with three heads and six arms. The girls at home came over to help compile the accounts, put on red envelopes and watch people distribute various food and drinks.
These are all for the long-term workers who have been busy working for the Su family for a year. In Chen Yu's words, generous gifts foster loyalty.
Chen Yu has been doing nothing these days, just taking care of Liu Cuilan, who may give birth at any time.
Yan's mother and Liu's mother were also on guard, fearing that something might happen to them. Liu Cuilan's child was Yan Qing's only bloodline.
It's New Year's Eve again.
The Su family was full of joy. Chen Yu was surrounded by people, giving out lucky money, and the children kowtowed to pay New Year greetings. When Nian Gui, who was about to be one year old, led You Ning to kneel down in front of Chen Yu, Chen Yu's heart skipped a beat.
It's going to melt.
"Grandma, my life will be as long as Nanshan." Nian Gui said in a straight tone and kowtowed to Chen Yu to pay New Year greetings.
Next to her, Xiao Youning blinked her big, watery eyes, and knelt down in imitation of Niangui, holding her breath for a long time: "Nanshan, Nanshan."
The whole room burst into laughter. Chen Yu laughed so hard that he had two more wrinkles. He handed the red envelope to Nian Gui and You Ning. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Mrs. Wang looking outside the door.
"Okay, take your children to watch the New Year's Eve. Fu Niang, come with me." Chen Yu went down to put on her shoes with a smile, and asked Fu Niang to hurry out and go straight to Lan Niang's yard.
Lan Niang also lived with Chen Yu when she came back. This courtyard has always been reserved for Yan's mother and the three of them.
When the two of them entered the house, Yan's mother came over and said, "Old madam, Cuilan is in severe pain."
Chen Yu nodded and told Leng Xiang and Xunmei to prepare hot water, and asked Mrs. Wang to go to the kitchen to get the prepared sheep tripe. When she went to the bedside and saw Liu Cuilan's forehead was covered with sweat, she whispered: "Don't be afraid, I will give it to you personally.
Delivering a baby is absolutely foolproof, you just need to cooperate with me."
"Yeah." Liu Cuilan responded.
Chen Yu first diagnosed Liu Cuilan's pulse, then tilted her head and discussed the prescription with Su Funiang. Su Funiang knew the importance of this pregnancy to the Yan family, so she put a lot of thought into it.
When the hot water came, Chen Yu washed her hands clean and warmed them in the hot water until they were slightly hot, and then gave Liu Cuilan an internal examination.
"Leng Xiang, ask the kitchen to bring a plate of dried meat, egg custard, pastries and secret elbow." Chen Yu asked Liu Cuilan: "What else do you want to eat? Tell me."
Liu Cuilan raised her hand and held Chen Yu's sleeve: "Old Madam, I just want the child to be safe. If I can't bear it, I beg Old Madam to take this child in."
"Don't think too much. Have you forgotten what Master Zhihai said? This child is extremely valuable, and you will be blessed beyond measure. Do you remember what I have taught you these past few days?" Chen Yu said softly.
Liu Cuilan nodded. Mrs. Su had taught her how to give birth many times, but she was just afraid of being sorry for Yan Qing.
As long as the pain was not severe, Chen Yu asked Liu Cuilan to eat more. In order to have the strength to give birth, Liu Cuilan was really obedient, eating if it didn't hurt, and holding on if it hurt. Chen Yu and Su Funiang were both very experienced women.
The two people guarding Liu Cuilan were indeed safe.
Based on the duration and intensity of the contractions, Chen Yu began to prepare to help Liu Cuilan open her cervix.
The cleaned sheep belly is filled with hot water of a suitable temperature to help stretch and relax the muscles of the birth canal. Just after the third trimester, the amniotic fluid breaks, which indicates that the labor process has begun.
"Amitabha." A Buddha's name came.
Liu Cuilan suddenly looked at Chen Yu.
Chen Yu smiled and wiped Liu Cuilan's sweat with a handkerchief: "Look, Master Zhihai keeps his promise."
"Yeah." Liu Cuilan said softly, "This child is lucky."
Chen Yu and Su Funiang delivered the baby, Yan Mu and Liu Mu took care of Liu Cuilan, Leng Xiang and Xun Mei carried hot water back and forth, and Mrs. Wang helped beside her.
Outside, the old monk Zhihai sat cross-legged, with his eyebrows lowered, gently tapping the wooden fish and chanting sutras.
When the morning light first appeared, the baby's cry was extremely loud. Chen Yu quickly cut the umbilical cord. After Su Funiang wiped the newborn clean, she carried it in a small quilt and sent it to Liu Cuilan.
The weak Liu Cuilan looked at the cooing baby, tears welling up in her eyes, calling Yan Qing over and over in her heart that their child was born.
"It's a boy, very good." Chen Yu wiped Liu Cuilan's tears with a handkerchief and said softly: "The tears during confinement can burn your eyes. Don't cry. This is a happy event."
Liu Cuilan whispered: "Old madam, why should we wait until he is older?"
"Are you reluctant to let Master take him away?" Chen Yu asked.
Liu Cuilan nodded.
This is human nature. Chen Yu said: "The master has been guarding the door last night and has been chanting sutras and praying. I will wait for you to ask this matter in person. I will go out to entertain the master first."
Su Funiang also didn't sleep all night, but she wanted to watch over Liu Cuilan, so she simply slept on the couch next to her for a while, while Yan's mother and Liu's mother took care of Liu Cuilan and the child.
When Chen Yu went out, the old monk Zhihai, who was wearing a white monk's robe, stopped chanting sutras, stood up and bowed his hands to Chen Yu: "The merits are immeasurable."
"Master, please come with me. I don't dare to let family members come over in this courtyard for fear of offending the fetal god and neglecting you." Chen Yu returned the courtesy.
Old monk Zhihai nodded: "Please."
Chen Yu led the old monk Zhihai out of the courtyard. The maid guarding outside hurriedly stepped forward: "Old madam, the second madam is ready. Please follow the master to the third room courtyard to rest."
After washing up, Chen Yu went to Su Sanlang's yard.
Before I even entered the door, I heard the old monk Zhihai preaching, and my heart moved and I slowed down.
The old voice is like a bell and a bell, and the verses of the Heart Sutra are clear to my ears.
The old monk Zhihai sat cross-legged on the futon, with his eyebrows lowered: "There is no ignorance, and there is no end of ignorance; there is no old age and death, there is no end of old age and death, there is no accumulation of suffering and the destruction of the Tao. There is no wisdom and no gain..."
Su Zhuyin and others gathered around old monk Zhihai obediently.
Chen Yu stood outside the door until Lao Zhihai and Shan finished reciting the Heart Sutra. She felt her heart became much more peaceful.
"Master, all dharmas are empty, why is everyone struggling in the sea of suffering and not looking for a way out?" Su Zhuyin said.
Chen Yu's heart sank. Zhuyin was a very smart child, and she didn't want him to escape into Buddhism.
Old monk Zhihai raised his eyelids and looked at Su Zhuyin, shaking his head slightly: "It is not as good as practicing Buddhism in Buddhism to refine one's heart in the world of mortals. There is love in this world. Because of this, everyone is practicing, but the methods are different."
"Are we all training our minds?" Su Zhuyin looked at the old monk Zhihai expectantly.
Old monk Zhihai nodded and said slowly: "Your grandmother is refining your mind, and you are also refining your heart. Having righteous thoughts is good, doing right things is cultivation, and walking on the right path is the heart. There are many ashrams in the world of mortals."
Su Zhuyin kept silent for a long time, and then he suddenly understood: "Master, when you are an official, you save one's people, just like my grandmother saves our whole family, right?"
"Yes." Old monk Zhihai raised his hand and handed a string of Buddhist beads to Su Zhuyin: "Take it."
Su Zhuyin knelt down and thanked her, holding rosary beads in both hands. What she was thinking about was her mother. Would it be better if her mother could practice Buddhism?
Old monk Zhihai waved his hand: "Go, your grandmother has been waiting for a long time."
Su Shaoli took Su Zhuyin's hand and left. This actually made old monk Zhihai laugh. Was this guy worried that he had saved his brother?