Qiao Lian'er said, "Grandma, Sister Xi'er lost her baby, but she's pregnant again now, and she's already more than two months along."
Grandma Qiao was stunned, unsure of how to react.
But then I thought, another hope came. There's no need to dwell on the past; I just hope this baby can be born safely and peacefully.
She sighed, "Xi'er has suffered."
Lian'er kept it a secret from her family, probably because she didn't want them to feel bad. Now that she's pregnant again, even though it hurts her, she's filled with new hope.
Grandma Qiao informed her family, and no one asked about the child from the past anymore. Perhaps this turning point gave everyone a profound realization: to live is to look forward.
Only Madam Feng hid in her room and wept. She felt both pity and guilt when she thought about her daughter's plight. She thought that after taking good care of Lingyin and the twins, she would come to the capital after Xi'er gave birth. A month ago, she estimated that she was about to give birth and wanted to come to the capital, but Lian'er said that it was not convenient here.
She finally understood why Lian'er had said that.
Even though some things are beyond human control, she, as a mother, desperately wanted to protect her daughter.
"You're a mother-in-law and grandmother now, don't cry." Old Mrs. Qiao came into the room: "If you can't keep the child, it means that the child is not meant to be with our family, so there's no need to force it."
"Xi'er has already overcome this hardship, so let's pretend nothing happened."
How could she pretend it hadn't happened? But Madam Feng tried to think of happy things, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and forced a smile.
This kind of banquet celebrating passing the imperial examination and entering officialdom is called the "burning tail banquet." It was held very smoothly, and since everyone was a close friend, there was no need to be reserved. The atmosphere was cheerful and free, and the gifts from the guests were either valuable or of great significance.
After finishing their meal, everyone went for a stroll in the back garden. From the garden to the pond, and from the pond to the covered bridge, they laughed and chatted all the way, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
The Qiao family now has a proper civil official, Old Master Wu has cultivated another outstanding student, and Lord Lu has gained a capable subordinate. Everyone is very happy.
It can be said that everyone got what they wanted.
Mu Xinghe thought that he had finally achieved great success, and his wife was pregnant again. Although he had lost a child and gone through many twists and turns, the result was not much different from what he had originally hoped for.
Sometimes, life is like that; good things often come with difficulties.
The thought of his wife's suffering always made him feel a little down.
As night began to fall, the guests gradually dispersed.
Those who remained in the courtyard were all members of the Qiao family and the Chu family. Qiao Lian'er also brought Mu Xingyue with her.
From then on, she stayed here.
As for Madam Feng, she had already taken care of Lingyin during her postpartum period. The twins will be a year old soon. The Qiao family has no shortage of servants to serve people. She will also stay in the capital to watch over her daughters every day, which will make her feel more at ease.
The Qiao and Chu families stayed in the capital for six days. The whole family went to the garden, watched operas, went to the temple fair, saw lantern displays, and went shopping, and had a great time.
When they returned to Datian Village and Yuezhou, they brought several large boxes of things that could not be bought in Yuezhou City.
This trip was incredibly satisfying, and having so many people together made me extremely happy and joyful.
Although anyone can come to the capital and go back whenever they want, there are still few times when everyone can gather together like this, so it can be said to be a rare opportunity.
Mu Xinghe has taken office. Every time he finishes his shift at dusk and goes home, he is very diligent and responsible, and sometimes he comes back a little late.
Everything is back on track.
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