Spring comes late to the northern frontier, but it brings with it vibrant life. An'an's health recovered exceptionally well under Old Wang's meticulous care and the whole family's attentive attention. As soon as her postpartum confinement period ended, she changed back into her familiar, slightly faded military doctor's uniform and returned to the wounded soldiers' camp and the medicine shed. Although she was a little fuller than before her pregnancy, her focus and competence remained undiminished.

"Dr. Xiao! You're back!" The wounded soldiers and medics greeted her with delight and genuine respect. This general's wife and renowned healer, who gave birth to triplets in the military camp, was already a legend in the northern army.

"Yes, you're back." An'an nodded with a smile, her steps light as she moved between the beds, checking wounds and adjusting prescriptions. Her movements were as nimble as ever, but her brows held a gentler, more maternal glow than before. Occasionally, familiar soldiers would tease, "Dr. Xiao, how are the little general and the little miss? When will you bring them over for us to see?" An'an would then give a tender smile, "They're both fine. When they're older and no longer bothered by noise, we'll bring them over for everyone to see."

Their home had become a paradise of joy for Luo Qingrou and Lu Zheng's grandparents.

The three little ones changed every day, becoming exquisitely beautiful and full of energy. The spacious warm room, covered with a thick wool carpet, became their playground. The eldest son, Lu Chengyue, was sturdy and could already stand shakily for a while while holding onto the low table. The second son, Lu Wangzhou, was lively and active, and loved to grab his grandfather Lu Zheng's beard and giggle. The youngest daughter, Lu Qinghan, was the most adorable, like a soft and glutinous rice ball, who liked to snuggle in her maternal grandmother Luo Qingrou's arms, sucking her fingers and watching her brothers make a fuss with her big, dark eyes.

"Oh my little darling! Pull it gently!" Lu Zheng was not annoyed by his second son pulling his beard. Instead, he smiled so hard that his eyes disappeared. He carefully freed the little guy's chubby little hand from his precious beard and couldn't help but rub his chin against the little guy's tender face. "Just like your dad when he was a kid, he loves to pull beards!"

Luo Qingrou held her granddaughter, gently rocking her while watching her eldest son crawling all over the floor, and also keeping an eye on her second son who was tugging at her grandfather's beard. She was busy running around, but her face radiated an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and happiness, as if her wrinkles had smoothed out. "Old man," she said, "look how fast the eldest is crawling! With that kind of energy, he'll definitely be a tiger general someday! Oh, second son, don't bite your brother's toes!" She smiled and playfully scolded, her eyes overflowing with tenderness. The maids and servants who came to help were often waved away by the elderly couple: "Go away, we'll do it ourselves! Watching them is more comforting than anything else!"

Lu Zheng completely relinquished military duties (leaving most of them to Lu Xiao and Lu Qi), and his greatest joy each day was playing with his three grandchildren. He had small wooden horses and bows and arrows specially made; although the children couldn't play with them yet, just having them there made him happy. He often held his little granddaughter and, in a serious tone, "lectured" his two crawling grandsons: "Boys, grow up quickly! When you grow up, learn to ride horses and shoot arrows from your grandfather! As for little Han'er..." He lowered his head and kissed his little granddaughter's cheek, "Just like your mother, learn medicine to save people and become a goddess doctor!"

Luo Qingrou chuckled from the side, "You old man, the child is so young, and you've already made arrangements!"

The general's mansion was filled with the laughter of children and the joyful sounds of grandparents all day long, a warm and cozy atmosphere brimming with the happiness of new life.

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