An old lady's life

Hongye has been worrying about Zhang's birth for the past few days. According to the timeline in the Red Chamber, Jia Lian was born on the ninth day of March. Unfortunately, it has been half a month and Jia Lian still hasn't been born.

Of course, Zhang's baby actually reached ten months on March No. 20, which is not too much.Neither Zhang nor Jia She knew about this matter, but Hongye figured it out, and had to visit Zhang extra once a day to see her situation, she really didn't want to change her daughter-in-law.

Just came from the east courtyard, although Hongye's face is faint, but he is still a little anxious.

The sun in the afternoon was good, and it was warm on the head, making people feel lazy. Hongye took her two grandchildren for a walk in the garden. Jia Zhu spoiled a lot of flowers, especially the bigger the flowers, the more colorful they were. get more.

Of course I was stabbed by the flower thorn, and it was very funny to cry pitifully with tears in my eyes.

When the grandparents and grandchildren destroyed a lot of flowers and green grass, many maids and servants ran out from the east courtyard. Some went to the gate, and some ran straight to the old lady.

"Old lady, our wife is about to give birth."

The servant girl was very nervous, and when Hongye heard it, the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground, "Hu'er takes good care of my younger brother, you are not allowed to enter the east courtyard, you understand?" Then she ordered the servant girl to look at the two young masters, and Hongye strode quickly to the east courtyard.

The East Hospital had already prepared for the delivery, and when Zhang's stomach began to hurt, Jia She had already carried her into the delivery room, and the midwives prepared by Jia She and Zhang were also in place one after another.

When Hong Ye arrived, she saw Jia She anxiously walking up and down outside the delivery room, and when she saw her mother come in, Jia She looked at her eagerly.

"Mother, Jingshu and Jingshu are about to give birth, why don't you go in and have a look?"

Hongye patted him on the shoulder, "Wait outside, don't worry, Jingshu will be fine."

After Hongye entered the delivery room, she was relieved to see that the midwife and the maids and mothers around Zhang were performing their duties in an orderly manner.

After all, childbirth is a dangerous thing. Although Zhang has already given birth to a child, her health is really not good. Hongye asked the imperial physician, and the imperial physician told her vaguely that after this delivery, it is best Don't have children within five or six years, you have to restore your body, otherwise it will hinder your life expectancy.

Hong Ye hasn't told Jia She and Zhang Shi yet, and plans to wait until the baby is born, or ask the imperial physician to tell Jia She.

Giving birth is a long process, and Mrs. Zhang also knows that although the amniotic fluid has broken now, it may not be a short time before the actual birth.

After the Zhang family received the report from the Rongfu, Mrs. Zhang rushed over immediately. Even Mrs. Zhang didn't intend to come, but seemed unable to sit still at home, so she hid a carriage and followed.

Who is the mother-in-law and the mother-in-law?There is no doubt about this. After Mrs. Zhang entered the delivery room, Mrs. Zhang was obviously less nervous.

It is now in the middle of the afternoon. If the baby can be born today, it will be considered a fast birth. If it is not smooth, it will be a grind for two or three days.

Hongye had never seen a woman give birth, this was the first time, and to be honest, she felt a little nervous.

Pregnant women must have enough physical strength to give birth properly. Hongye took a bowl of brown sugar water from the maid, and while stirring it with a spoon, dropped a drop of spiritual water into it.

Both the midwife and Mrs. Zhang thought that Mrs. Zhang's birth would not go well. As a result, Mrs. Zhang just ate a bowl of noodle soup, and her protruding belly was shaking violently.

"Ma'am, it's alright, please follow the old woman's command, it seems that the baby will be born within half an hour."

Outside the delivery room, Jia Amnesty was so anxious that he didn't even bother to say hello to his father-in-law, just staring at the door of the delivery room.

His sister-in-law gave birth, Jia Zheng definitely couldn't come forward, but he couldn't do nothing either. When he first received the news, he was chatting with two friends. Seeing this, Zhou He and Yu Qiu hurriedly left.

Now Jia Zheng was with his son and nephew, and Mrs. Zhang was in the garden not far from the east courtyard.

The sun in the sky slowly slanted westward, and after a while, the sunset glow covered the sky.

A loud cry resounded through the ears, followed by the high-pitched joy of the midwife: "I'm born, I'm a big fat boy."

The midwife cleaned the blood off the baby quickly, and then wrapped the baby in the soft cotton cloth that had been prepared earlier. Hongye looked at the blood-stained umbilical cord and asked, "Wen, is my daughter-in-law okay?"

Mrs. Zhang secretly gave her mother-in-law a satisfied look. After all, only her mother's family should care about the mother the most, and her husband's family must first care about the child.

The midwife smiled all over her face, "Old lady, the condition of the eldest lady is not bad, but from my experience, it is better to ask a doctor to show the eldest lady, after all, I am only in charge of delivering babies. I don't know how the eldest lady is. Can't tell."

Mrs. Zhang passed out after exhausting all her strength.However, as long as there is no blood collapse after giving birth, it is not a big deal to give birth to a child.

The newborn was wrapped up by the midwife, and the umbilical cord had been cut off. Mrs. Zhang was busy taking care of her daughter, so Hongye had no choice but to hug the newborn grandson, the famous romantic son Lian Erye in the Red Chamber.

When Hongye came out with her swaddle in her arms, Jia She immediately leaned over her, "Mother, how is Jingshu? Are you okay?" He looked into the delivery room, but his hands touched the swaddle.

The baby was white and tender, and he didn't look big, but he had just weighed himself in the delivery room, and he weighed seven catties and six taels.

"Jingshu is asleep, there should be no problem. Take your post and send someone to invite the imperial physician to check Jingshu's pulse." Jia Amnesty did not dare to hug her newborn son. up.

As soon as I gave the post to the housekeeper and asked him to go to the Imperial Hospital in person, he saw that the old man was still there not far from the East Hospital!

Jia She patted his head, feeling a little frightened. Just now when the housekeeper came to tell him that his father-in-law had come, he was dizzy and nervous, so he couldn't care less about his father-in-law.

Now that the second child greets his father-in-law, Jia She will think that this younger brother is quite useful.

"Father-in-law, Jing Shu has given birth safely and is a son." Jia Amnesty accompanied him carefully.

Mrs. Zhang glanced at Jia She, and said in a blunt tone, "I heard it. I want you to tell me that the day lily is cold."

Jia She was embarrassed, and the old master Zhang asked again: "Why did you ask the imperial doctor? But what's wrong with Jingshu?"

Jia Amnesty shook his head quickly: "No, no, Jing Shu gave birth safely, and she will fall asleep now. Originally, Jing Shu's pregnancy was not very good, please ask the imperial doctor to see how to take care of her later."

The old lady Zhang was satisfied now, and Jia Zheng interjected: "Brother, I have ordered the kitchen to make some meals and send them over. The old lady has been standing for such a long time, and it is a bit late now, so I will use some at the house." meal."

The two brothers had a clear division of labor, and Mrs. Zhang gave Jia Zheng a high look. After the kitchen delivered a simple meal, Jia Zheng took care of Mrs. Zhang and the two children and filled their stomachs with some noodle soup.

The delivery room had been cleaned up, and Mrs. Zhang was moved to the confinement room next to her. Incense was lit in the room, and the smell of blood would soon dissipate.

The meal prepared in the kitchen is simple noodle soup. Although Mrs. Wang has not been in the delivery room, she has been busy helping out. This meeting is also taking care of her mother-in-law and Mrs. Zhang to eat a bowl of hot noodle soup.

The imperial doctor arrived soon, and after checking the pulse of the sleeping Zhang, he told Jia She with a very serious expression: "My lord, my wife's pregnancy is dangerous, and it is not easy to give birth safely. It is best for the eldest wife not to give birth again within the year, otherwise the body of the eldest wife will be emptied, take advantage of these few years to take good care of the body, otherwise it will hinder the longevity, and even a miracle doctor will not help."

Hongye naturally couldn't be dissatisfied. Compared with the invisible baby, adults are more important.

Mrs. Zhang wrung her hands together, her eyes fell on Jia She, for fear that Jia She's answer would disappoint her.

Jia Amnesty didn't even think about it, nodded and said: "I see, thank the imperial physician, please prescribe a prescription, I will tell my wife to take good care of her body." It's the hero of the Jia family, and the mother liked Jing Shu so much before, so she definitely wouldn't dislike Jing Shu.

The imperial doctor prescribed a prescription, of course, this is the method of recuperation during the confinement period of this month, after the full moon, the prescription will be adjusted according to the situation.

"Because the eldest wife's physical condition requires medication, I don't recommend that the eldest wife breastfeeds herself." Finally, the imperial physician finished writing the prescription and gave another order, then put away the red envelope and left, and agreed to come back for a consultation in half a month .

The imperial doctor only gave routine instructions, and he also knew that the wives of rich families would not feed the children themselves, but there must be someone secretly feeding them in private.

Fortunately, the wet nurse of the Rong Mansion had already prepared it, and the maids and nanny around Mrs. Zhang also heard about it, and she would not let Mrs. Zhang feed the child herself in the future.

Mrs. Zhang saw that her daughter was settled properly, and her son-in-law was taking care of her again. The stone in her heart fell to the ground. Thinking that it was not too late, she went home with Mrs. Zhang.

Although it wasn't too late when the baby was born, it was always night, so I didn't send anyone to notify relatives and friends today, and I always planned to send someone to notify the next day.

And because the Rong Mansion is still in the period of observing filial piety, it is destined that the baby's baby's baby's baby's day and full moon will not be a big deal, and at most the closest people will come to congratulate them.

The next day, shortly after Chen Shi, Jia Min was in the front hall dealing with the affairs of the Lin family with many stewards, and received the good news from the Rong Mansion.Similarly, Jia Siyao and Jia Xiyao naturally also received good news.

Ai Cao was looking at the invitation card in her hand, it was signed by the old concubine of the Prince's Mansion of Nan'an County, and she was invited to enjoy flowers and drink tea.

Only Rongguo Mansion is related to Nan'an County Palace, so this is the thread led by Hongye. It seems that the relationship between the old princess of Nan'an County Palace and Jiamu is not bad.

At this time, Jia Min came in with a smile on her face. She also knew the post in her mother-in-law's hand, but she remembered that the Lin family had nothing to do with the Nan'an County Palace. How could the old concubine send an invitation to her mother-in-law?

"Mother, my daughter-in-law's family sent someone to tell me that my sister-in-law gave birth last night and it was a boy."

Ai Cao blinked her eyes, and went through her mind, isn't that the suave second master Lian was born?Now it is estimated that the Rong Mansion will not be ranked as the second master, and it will be changed to Lian's third master.

"Okay, this is a happy event." Ai Cao thought for a while and said, "The situation in Rongfu is special. On the day of washing three days later, I am afraid that only the closest relatives will come to the door. You should prepare some congratulatory gifts."

"Well, thank you mother." Jia Min's expression was joyful, her natal family was thriving, and she naturally hoped that her natal family would get better and better.

Jia Min went to prepare the gift by herself, and Ai Cao thought that she could go there openly in the future. Although she couldn't have any private words with Hongye, it would be nice to meet her.

But for tomorrow's flower viewing party, she has to prepare well.

It is said that there will be good tea and good flowers in the tea tasting and flower viewing party, right?If she can't taste good tea or flowers at that time, she can't explain why, wouldn't she be ashamed?

Ai Cao decided to sharpen his guns before the battle, and immediately found the latest books on flowers and tea from the study. Such a good memory is useless at ordinary times, it is a waste.

On this day, Ai Cao was making up her homework, trying to ensure that she would not be unable to catch up when the old princess and other noble ladies talked wildly the next day.

Mrs. Zhang woke up near noon and slept for eight or nine hours. When she woke up, she felt empty in her stomach and had some dull pain in her lower body. Of course, she had given birth once, so she naturally understood what happened thing.

The newborn was swaddled in a crib next to her bed and never left her mother's side.

She woke up, the maidservant and the nanny were full of smiles, immediately busy, the maid quickly came in with a bowl of porridge, while Mrs. Zhang was eating with gusto, Jia She opened the door and entered while no one was looking. up.

Zhang's eyes widened immediately, "Master, you can't come in!"

Jia Amnesty almost blew his beard and stared. Although he didn't grow a beard, he stood at the door for a while and felt that his body had lost the wind. Then he moved closer to the bed, "Nonsense, my mother allowed me to come in!"

This is indeed allowed by Hongye, it's fine if a man doesn't enter the delivery room, but he can't enter the confinement room, what kind of rules are there?

Jia She smiled attentively, "Jingshu, how do you feel? Is it uncomfortable? I just ate a bowl of porridge, do you want more? Eat more, you must be hungry, but you have slept for hours."

Zhang was angry and laughed, but she was very touched. She felt that her bad luck had been used up. Although this pregnancy was difficult, the rewards were indeed great.

The servant girl came in with another bowl of noodle soup, and Mrs. Zhang ate it up quickly. Although she felt a little hungry, she didn't intend to eat any more.

"Master, did our mistress have a name?" Jia Hu is the eldest in the family, Jia Zhu is the second in the family, so this is naturally the third.

Jia She carefully touched his son's cheek, "Get up, mother said it's called Lian'er, who happened to meet Hu'er."

Zhang's eyes lit up, "Hello, Lian'er, people will know that Hu'er and Hu'er are brothers as soon as they hear it. By the way, master, where is Hu'er? Even if there is a mistress, master can't ignore Hu'er."

Jia Shen's eyes were bright, and he smiled: "How can it be, Hu'er is in class, and he will come over after class. Don't worry, the mansion is safe now, and Hu'er will be fine. You should confine yourself to confinement, Hu'er." I'll take care of it."

The couple looked at Lian'er talking and were satisfied for a while. Finally, Jia She said eagerly: "Jingshu, the imperial doctor said that your body is not suitable for having children in the future, at least within seven or eight years, otherwise your body will not be able to bear the burden." .”

The maid and the nanny glanced at Jia She in surprise. After all, they were there when the imperial physician saw the doctor. They heard the imperial physician say within five years, but the master reported it for seven or eight years. What is the meaning of this?

Mrs. Zhang was not surprised, she raised her head to look at Jia She, then lowered her head, "As long as the master doesn't dislike it, I don't care, after all, I already have Hu'er and Lian'er."

Jia She heaved a sigh of relief, and smiled very proudly: "It is enough for us to have Hu'er and Lian'er."

The eyes of the nanny next to her suddenly lit up. My uncle is feeling sorry for the girl. The girls who used to play with the girl heard that the girl married a dude with no fame, and they sympathized with the girl, but women's life is not just trying to be good person?Uncle seems to be incompetent, but in her opinion, the girl is much happier than others.

Hongye came with Jia Hu and Jia Zhu, and the confinement room soon became lively, especially Jia Zhu, who used to be the youngest in the house, but now has a younger brother who is younger than him. The newborn brother is very interested.

After all, Jia Hu was reserved, and Ai Ai did not dare to approach her mother during the period, so it was Zhang who beckoned and pulled him closer, and said earnestly: "Hu'er, mother can't come out for a month, and she didn't take care of you, what's wrong with you?" What, don't hide it, tell your father, understand?"

The mother and son are talking here, Jia Zhu is holding the head of the bed, looking at her younger brother eagerly, Hongye feels that the newborn child is really different every day, and the child's face was still wrinkled last night, it will almost be like this Shed off, the whole face is white and tender.

"Brother?" Jia Zhu bit her finger, her black and white eyes were full of curiosity.

Hongye smiled and said: "Yes, this is the younger brother than Zhu'er, our family's mistress, from now on Zhu'er can call him Xiaosan or Lian'er."

Jia Zhu tilted her head and said in doubt: "Little San? Lian'er?" Pointing at Jia Lian who hadn't opened her eyes, she smiled so hard, "Brother!"

Hong Ye nodded with a smile. Jia Hu received care from her mother, and all the ups and downs in her heart disappeared for a while, and she also ran over to see her newborn brother with her grandmother and cousin.

Mrs. Zhang rushed over immediately after receiving the news that her daughter had woken up.

Ever since March [-]th, Hongye has been worried about whether Mrs. Zhang will be able to give birth safely. Now that Mrs. Zhang has given birth to Jia Lian safely, Hongye's guess has come to an end.

Maybe it's because Jia Lian isn't too important a character, that's why the police fairy in the too illusory realm didn't pay attention to the situation of Jia's family all the time. After all, Jia Lian's birth date has been changed, and with subsequent changes, Hongye will never again Don't worry anymore.

At night, Hongye came out of the body space, and couldn't sleep for a while, so she ran to look for wormwood.Ai Cao will basically finish his work and plan to sleep, after all, there is still a tough battle to be fought tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, a wave of consciousness rushed over, and Ai Cao immediately got up from the bed, and easily floated out of Lin's house, coming to Hongye.

"Hongye, why are you looking for me? I'm going to an appointment tomorrow. By the way, the old concubine of Nan'an County Wangfu sent me an invitation card. Did you ask her for help?" yawn.

Hongye raised her eyebrows, and gave her a disgusted look, "Pay attention to your manners, Miss Ai Cao!"

Ai Cao pursed her mouth: "What Miss? I am an old lady now, and I am very old. When I hear the title Miss, I get goosebumps."

The two quarreled very happily, Hongye then talked about her guess, and Ai Cao suddenly said, "I never thought about the Fairy in the Too Illusory Realm."

Hongye glanced at the wormwood wordlessly, "You still can't change your big heart!"

"Don't talk nonsense, I'm open-minded! Fairy Jing Huan is nothing, we also have a backstage, so I don't worry at all!" When it comes to the backstage, Ai Cao is full of confidence.

Hongye couldn't help laughing, wormwood has such a problem, big things are not big things in front of her, anyway, if the sky falls, there is a tall person to support her, so her mentality is so generous.

"Okay, you're right!" Hong also couldn't complain.

The next day, Ai Cao went to the appointment in high spirits. Seeing that her mother-in-law was in such high spirits, Jia Min was very puzzled. It was just an ordinary flower viewing party. Why was her mother-in-law so happy?

Jia Min ignored that her mother-in-law hadn't appeared in social situations for many years.

This flower viewing party was not organized by the old princess of Nan'an County Prince's Mansion, and the venue was naturally not in Nanwang County's Palace, but in Pingyang Prince's Mansion.

King Pingyang is an idle prince of the clan. The current King Pingyang is in his thirties, and the old princess of Pingyang is still alive. She and the old princess of Nan'an County are cousins. The old concubine of the county palace asked her cousin for an extra invitation. Of course, she invited not only Ai Cao, but also other noble ladies. After all, there are also people who are close to Nan'an County palace, so send an invitation , it is equivalent to Nan'an County Prince's Mansion sending out a favor, which is really a bargain.

When Ai Cao arrived at the Pingyang Palace, several carriages had already parked at the gate, and several noble ladies in elegant and luxurious clothes entered the palace under the welcome of the master.

Mugwort is not timid, anyway, she has seen many banquets with lights, feasts and wines in later generations. She handed over the invitation card, and under the guidance of the master, she came to the backyard of Pingyang Prince's Mansion.

Before she got close, she could already hear a lot of laughter, and they were all old women who were about her age.

When the old concubine of Nan'an County Wangfu saw this strange woman, she knew who it was, and she received Ai Cao with a smile, "Mrs. Lin, I have been admiring you for a long time!"

Ai Cao didn't care whether these people were sincere or not, she smiled and said: "Thank you, old princess, for sending me the invitation. Before I came, I was still struggling. Seeing that old princess is so kind, I don't worry anymore."

After the two talked to each other, the old princess of Nan'an Palace introduced her to the old princess of Pingyang Palace.