Jian Ning led Erniu and Sanniu into the Qin residence. When the two little ones saw Mei Niang and Aunt Feng holding their babies, they ran a few steps and called out sweetly, "Grandma Feng, Aunt Mei!"
When she first saw them, Mei Niang could hardly believe her eyes, because Qin Yifan had not told her about the letter he had received from Ding Youtian, and Old Qin and Aunt Feng also did not know about it.
"Oh my god, am I dreaming?" Mei Niang came to her senses and stuffed her daughter into the nurse's arms. She rushed forward a few steps and wanted to pay her respects to Jian Ning, but Jian Ning held her back and said, "No, sister, don't do this."
Jian Ning, a time traveler from the modern era, wasn't used to being constantly courteous. She even stopped Aunt Feng from giving her a courtesy by shoving the child into the maid's arms. "Sister Mei and I are like sisters, and my husband and Lord Qin are both classmates and good friends. Please don't treat us as outsiders. Just call us what you used to call us. That way, everyone will feel at ease."
"Okay, I'll do as you say. I never thought I'd accidentally befriended a princess. Tell me about it..." Mei Niang hadn't finished her words when her daughter suddenly burst into tears in her nurse's arms. She hurried over and picked up her daughter. "Be good, don't cry, don't cry. Auntie is here. Auntie is here to see our little Yu'er."
"Don't be surprised." Aunt Feng took her grandson in her arms again and smiled at Jian Ning, "Sister Yu is half an hour older than this silly boy. She must have known that there were distinguished guests at home, so she's shouting to welcome them."
Mei Niang had written to tell Jian Ning the names of the two children. The older half-year-old child was dressed the same. When she first entered the house, she had not had time to ask who was the older sister and who was the younger brother. When she heard Xiao Yu'er crying, her heart moved, and she guessed that the one crying must be her sister Qin Muyu.
Could it be that this is really Sanniang’s reincarnation?
"Come here, Xiaoyu'er, let auntie hold you, okay?" Jian Ning clapped her hands and tried to open her arms. Mei Niang was about to say that she didn't want anyone to hold her when she cried, but before she could say anything, Xiaoyu'er in her arms actually fell towards Jian Ning. "That's strange. In the past, when she cried, she wouldn't want anyone to hold her, not even her father."
Aunt Feng was also amazed.
Jian Ning smiled, "Because Xiaoyuer knows that auntie loves Xiaoyuer the most, right? Let's stop crying and give auntie a smile, okay? Come on, let's smile, just smile."
Xiao Yuer's crying gradually subsided, and she looked at Jian Ning with her bright eyes and sobbed for a while. Jian Ning teased her again, and she actually smiled silently.
It is said that children under the age of three carry memories of their past lives. Whether this is true or not is impossible to verify, but Jian Ning hopes it is true. She sincerely hopes that Xiaoyuer was Sanniang in his previous life, and that he can be born into Mei Niang's family in this life and live a happy and carefree life.
She smiled and tapped Xiaoyuer's chin with her finger, making the little guy smile from time to time.
"Mom, let me see if my little sister is smiling."
"Mom, I want to see it too. Let me see it too."
Erniu and Sanniu tugged at Jian Ning's skirt and stood on tiptoe, clamoring to see the little sister. Jian Ning sat down on the armchair with Xiaoyuer in her arms. The two little ones surrounded her from left and right, "Oh, Mom, the little sister is really smiling." After Sanniu finished speaking, Erniu pointed at the corner of Xiaoyuer's mouth and said, "Mom, when the little sister smiles, there is a little dimple here."
"This is a dimple. Aunt Mei has one too." Sanniu pointed at Mei Niang and said, "Look, Second Sister, Aunt Mei is over here." She tapped her right cheek, then moved to the left, "Little sister is over here."
Aunt Feng said happily, "These two kids are still so popular. If I were to ask you, it's a good thing that your family spent the New Year with us last year. The couple we have here must have been attracted by these two kids."
Everyone in the room started laughing. Ding Youtian and Qin Yifan came in amidst the laughter. Both of them were in high spirits. When Jian Ning saw the bag on Ding Youtian's shoulder, she remembered that she had not yet taken out the gift.
Jian Ning gave Mei Niang's two children each a longevity lock. She had ordered one when she was in the capital. All three daughters in the family, including Ah Man, had one, all made of pure silver. She took out the longevity lock and put it on the two children. "I heard that silver should be worn first and gold later, and that silver can calm the five internal organs, stop panic, and drive away evil spirits. Sister, please don't think this gift is too small."
"How could it be? These two kids must have accumulated so much blessings in several lifetimes. I am so happy that my sister can give them the longevity lockets to wear." Mei Niang smiled happily. She was really happy from the bottom of her heart. Since she gave birth to the twins, her mother's life in the mansion had become much better. Later, the news that Jian Ning was named a princess spread throughout the court. Her parents specially sent someone to send a carriage full of good things. Her mother also told her in the letter to take the kids home to stay for a while when she had time.
At night, after the wet nurse had taken the two children to bed, Mei Niang and Jian Ning finally had time to sit down and talk quietly. Mei Niang took Jian Ning's hand and said, "To be honest, sister, everything is going well now. I am both happy and uneasy in my heart, afraid that I am not blessed enough to enjoy it. What do you think is wrong with me?"
After saying that, she smiled embarrassedly and shook her head.
Hearing her words, Jian Ning seemed to be chatting casually, and asked her a few questions. Only then did she rule out the possibility of postpartum depression. Then she smiled and said, "Don't worry, what could be wrong? You and the two children are fine. But no matter whether it's a boy or a girl, you must not pamper them too much. After the age of three, you must slowly teach them the habits they should develop. My sister comes from a wealthy family, so she understands these principles better than I do."
"Sister, you're absolutely right. Spoiling a child is like killing him. Sister, please don't do that. I was infertile for a long time after my marriage. Fortunately, you gave me these two siblings thanks to your guidance. Even if you treat them like treasures, you will never raise a little bully who has no regard for his parents."
The two of them had a great conversation in the backyard, while Ding Youtian and Qin Yifan were also having a lively conversation in the flower hall. Jian Ning and the others were talking about parenting tips and some things about their respective families, while Ding Youtian and Qin Yifan were sipping tea and talking about their ideals and ambitions in their youth, and then about things in the court.
Upon learning that Ding Youtian had been sent to a remote county town because of Prince Yong's interference, Qin Yifan said, "The first rafter to stick out will rot first. Only those who endure hardship can rise to prominence. It might be a good thing to avoid the chaos for a few years. It's a good opportunity to cultivate your character and understand the people's sentiments. However, the north is bitterly cold. Are you fully prepared?"
Ding Youtian smiled brightly, "Which land doesn't have good people? My wife and I didn't grow up in a world of honey. Besides, my wife is not only proficient in medicine, but also has good boxing skills. I also learned some self-defense skills from my master. Don't worry about me. I swear I won't return until Danyang is governed like Zhuling County!"
Zhuling County has become very different from the past under Qin Yifan's governance. Ding Youtian felt this the moment he arrived this time. The streets are much more prosperous than before. The small vendors carrying baskets and selling their wares along the streets are all full of energy and spirit, creating a scene of joy and peace.
After a few days' stay, Jian Ning and Ding Youtian bid farewell to Qin Yifan and his family, hired a carriage, and set off for the Northern Land with Erniu and Sanniu. Once outside the city, Jian Ning took advantage of Erniu and Sanniu kneeling on cushions, looking out the window, to throw Guoguo and Baimei into the Baicaojian. The carriage was small, and with the two little silver foxes and Guoguo, it felt a bit cramped, so she simply threw Guoguo and Baimei in together.
Finally, Sanniu turned around and suddenly exclaimed "Huh!" She looked around and shouted, "Mom, it's bad! Guoguo and Baimei are missing!"
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