Yuan Dou Dou transmigrated in one go, becoming an orphaned woman with a young, nursing son.
Her biological parents are unknown, her mother-in-law is dead, and her uncle and aunt cannot be rel...
Tangtang was born at dusk, with colorful clouds hanging in the sky. It was early spring, and the air was filled with the faint fragrance of flowers. She was born with expectations, so Yuan Doudou named her An Chunwan to match the occasion.
"Spring Festival Gala? That's a really unique name." An Rong hugged Tangtang, his face beaming with joy. "Tangtang, you have a formal name now, it's Spring Festival Gala, do you like it?"
Tangtang must have heard or seen something, because she smiled sweetly, her crescent-shaped eyes looking especially beautiful.
Yuan Doudou thought of that Spring Festival Gala and the child's name. It was of course a coincidence, but it was just right to commemorate the Spring Festival Gala. She probably would never see it again.
"The name 'Spring Festival Gala' is so poetic. Dou Dou, you're amazing!" The next day, Huang Rong couldn't help but admire Dou Dou when she heard the name. Dou Dou was just like her, uneducated and only knew a few characters, yet she could come up with such a beautiful name, while she only knew common names like Tang Tang.
Yuan Doudou laughed shyly, "No way, it's not as good as your Tangtang."
Anyway, the problem of Tangtang's name was solved, and in the blink of an eye, it was her twelfth day since birth, and the tavern was full of people.
Dou Dou, with a headscarf tied around her head, is breastfeeding Tang Tang.
"So this is how babies nurse. It's really interesting." Xiaoqian leaned in very close, almost wanting to stick her nose in to see.
Yuan Doudou couldn't push her away; she really couldn't do anything about it. This first wife was so clingy.
Ye Xiaoqian rushed over from Sichuan and arrived last night. She shared a room with Huang Rong and got up early this morning to check on Tangtang. The ransom she had prepared when she went back to rescue her master last time was not used. Instead, she persuaded her senior brother to lead the disciples of their sect to attack the Fengji Sect, rescue their master Zhang Xiaoyao, and capture the Fengji Sect leader Li Sanfeng alive.
From then on, the two major sects merged and were still called the Xiaoling Sect, with their master Zhang Xiaoyao remaining as the sect leader.
She stayed by her senior brother's side, helping their master handle all matters, big and small, within the sect, since the integration of the two sects was fraught with conflict and difficulties.
"I've wanted to come back to see you for a long time, but I haven't had the time. You won't blame me, will you?" Xiaoqian knew she was in the wrong and looked ashamed.
Yuan Doudou was somewhat resentful, but she was too happy that her friend had come from so far away to blame her.
"I'm glad you came. It's time for dinner, right? Go outside for the banquet."
There were ten tables in the lobby, and An Rong borrowed some more from the neighbor's house next to the door, making a total of fifteen tables to entertain the guests.
An Bihuai arrived with Zhuang Shuhui, and upon seeing the sign for DouDou Tavern, he felt a mix of emotions.
Upon receiving news that the baby was twelve days old, he prepared a congratulatory gift in advance and also brought the twenty taels he owed, which he personally handed to Dou Dou.
Zhuang Shuhui was so angry she wanted to bite her teeth, but she couldn't say anything. Yuan Doudou had given birth to children for the An family and had truly done a great service. There were many expenses after the children were born, and as elders, they couldn't help much. They couldn't just hold her back any longer.
"Second Uncle and Second Aunt, Anrong and I are very grateful that you came. You even bought clothes for Tangtang. DouDou is extremely grateful." After not seeing them for a long time, Yuan DouDou's dissatisfaction with them had faded a lot. Seeing them, she even felt a bit of warmth, especially when she saw the white hair on An Bihuai's head. It seemed that he didn't have any white hair when he left Ping'an Village.
An Bihuai rubbed his hands together, a smile plastered on his face, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes so tight they could trap a fly.
"Dou Dou, you are a hero of our An family. Your elder brother and sister-in-law would be happy if they could see you in heaven." He had just seen the baby; she was so beautiful, just like her grandmother.
Zhuang Shuhui was dissatisfied with his humble attitude, but she had promised not to cause trouble when she came, so she could only suppress her resentment and stand aside with an unnatural smile on her face.
Yuan Doudou was really afraid that she would lose her composure, so she quickly asked An Rong to take them to the banquet.
An Rong politely greeted, "Please, Second Uncle and Second Aunt, take a seat."
Seeing An Rong's respectful attitude, Zhuang Shuhui felt a little relieved. After all, An Rong was a member of the An family, much more pleasing to the eye than that Yuan Doudou. In the future, when she got old, besides her sons, the only one who could take care of her was her nephew An Rong.
She was calculating in her mind, but smiled and said, "Brother Rong, you are blessed to have both a son and a daughter."
"This is all thanks to Dou Dou, and I am very grateful to her," An Rong said sincerely.
Zhuang Shuhui turned her head and rolled her eyes. It's true that Yuan Doudou is everywhere. Even without Doudou, other women can still have children for Anrong. Who does she think she is?
Wang Qiqiang and his wife Su Ning arrived shortly afterward. They prepared a swaddle blanket for the child, which was hand-sewn by Wang Aiju.
"So soft." Yuan Doudou was very happy to receive the gift.
“My mother used this year’s new cotton, added an extra layer, making it thicker.” Wang Qiqiang stood by the bed. He had actually arrived earlier, but he hadn’t dared to come in because he was afraid Dou Dou was being breastfed.
In the end, it was Ye Xiaoqian who led him in. He hadn't seen Ye Xiaoqian for a long time, and when he saw her again, he no longer felt flustered.
Before the Lunar New Year, his mother asked a matchmaker to introduce him to Su Ning, a girl from Anping Village. They met only once and fell in love with each other. After going through the proper formalities, they got married on the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month. Dou Dou was notified at the time, but she was heavily pregnant and it was inconvenient for her to attend, so she only sent a congratulatory gift through someone else.
"Brother Wang, you're so lucky to have married such a beautiful sister-in-law." Yuan Doudou felt an instant connection with Su Ning; she had a dignified appearance and gentle eyes.
Su Ning lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at her husband.
She felt very happy after being married for four months, as her husband treated her very well.
"DouDou, don't say that, it's embarrassing." Wang Qiqiang said reproachfully when he saw his wife blushing.
Yuan Doudou laughed even more happily, "Okay, I won't say anything. I wish you a healthy baby soon."
Suning's face turned red all the way to the back of her neck.
"I told you not to say it." Wang Qiqiang laughed in exasperation; this rascal always liked to tease people.
To properly celebrate the twelfth day, Anrong also arranged a banquet in the evening. Neighbors who didn't have time to come at noon all came in the evening. They all brought things, mostly for the children, toys, eggs and fried dough sticks for the new mother, and brown sugar and pepper drinks.
Lu Chaoyang rushed over immediately after finishing his shift. He ran into Zhao Anling on the way and brought him along. Just as they arrived at the entrance, they saw Li Tianlang lingering and not going in, so they quickly pulled him in with them.
The small tavern was suddenly filled with three important figures, and the villagers who were enjoying their feast immediately fell silent.
An Rong came out of the kitchen carrying a tray and was quite surprised to see the three of them.
"I was unaware of Lord Lu's arrival and apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality." To ensure the food for the banquet could be served on time, he specially hired two chefs and three waiters from outside to serve the dishes. Sister Juan brought a few people to help with washing the vegetables and plates.
Lu Chaoyang clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "Congratulations, Brother Anrong, on the birth of your daughter."
"This is Magistrate Zhao, my dear friend."
Zhao Anling asked Fang Deming to present a congratulatory gift, saying, "Congratulations."