Doctor Zheng finally went in to take Yuan Huiniang's pulse. Apart from being too exhausted, her pulse was steady and strong.
After giving a few instructions, Dr. Zheng left.
Holding the child in his arms, Li Xiangping looked at Yuan Huiniang and said with a sob in his voice, "Huiniang, you've worked so hard. We have a son and a daughter now, that's enough. We won't have any more children in the future."
Yuan Huiniang nodded gratefully and said okay. Yan Qingqing did not stop her. Yan Qingqing had always been very open-minded about childbirth, but most women forget the pain after childbirth. She guessed that Yuan Huiniang would have a hard time.
After the child was born, Yan Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief and instructed Du Ruxiu to take good care of Yuan Huiniang.
She also personally prepared the recipes for postpartum meals, which were specially made for Yuan Huiniang in the kitchen.
After giving these instructions, it was almost noon. Yuan Huiniang said with some guilt, "Mother, please stop working and go rest for a while. You haven't slept since last night."
Li Xiangping chimed in, "Yes, Mother, you should rest. I'll take care of things here."
After relaxing like this, Yan Qingqing did feel a bit tired.
However, Yan Qingqing wanted to see her big, fat grandson again.
This is their family's first grandson.
The little one must have been overnourished in the womb, as he not only has a thick head of hair but also chubby cheeks. Judging by his appearance, he must weigh at least eight pounds.
Perhaps because she had spent too long in the womb, her little face was a bit purple.
However, it looks quite good, and it was even smacking its lips in its sleep, so it's obviously easy to raise.
Yan Qingqing took the baby and hugged it, quite fond of it. She jokingly said, "This little guy looks like he'll be easy to raise. It's a good thing I found him a wet nurse beforehand, otherwise we might not have enough to eat."
Yuan Huiniang was now completely content with her son, and echoed, "Yes, Mother is right. Fortunately, our family is doing well now, so we don't have to worry about him eating us out of house and home."
But this child really knows how to pick his time; he knows he's coming to our house to enjoy himself.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Yan Qingqing went back to rest.
She was indeed quite tired after all that work. Yan Qingqing ate lunch and then slept until the next morning.
However, Yan Qingqing got up very early the next day. Although life is better now, she still insists on exercising every day.
Yan Qingqing was covered in sweat after exercising. As Ruyi helped her wash up, she said with a smile, "People in our village have heard that the young mistress gave birth to a big, healthy boy."
Everyone's vying to eat the wedding cakes and drink the wedding wine.
Yesterday afternoon, the eldest son already scattered lucky money at the door.
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "That's only right."
However, I need to discuss with the eldest son later whether it's better to hold a full-month celebration or a third-day bath for the little one.
Ruyi chuckled twice and then said, "In my opinion, we should do both, so we can have two banquets."
Looking at Ruyi's pathetic state, Yan Qingqing laughed and scolded, "Have I ever been short of food or drink for you? Look at your pathetic self."
Ruyi retorted, "As a servant, all I need to do is serve the lady well. What use is it to be ambitious?"
It is said that people are in high spirits when they have a happy occasion, and the master and servant laughed and joked for a while.
Meanwhile, the Wu family in the capital was also decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, but the atmosphere was far from pleasant.
Apart from Wu Jingzhi, who was genuinely happy, everyone else had their own thoughts.
Madam Wu said indifferently, "What does the Li family mean by this? Why is a large part of the dowry they brought in the same as the betrothal gifts we gave?"
"As expected of country bumpkins, they're so ignorant. I've never seen anything like it before—using betrothal gifts as dowry."
Wu Jingzhi immediately retorted, "The engagement was arranged in a hurry, how could my aunt have had time to prepare a dowry?"
Besides, these dowry maids weren't specifically prepared for Xinniang.
Wu Jingzhi only just learned that the betrothal gifts he presented to the Li family were prepared by his mother long ago, but they were not specifically for Xinniang; rather, they were prepared by Madam Wu for Channiang.
If Yan Qingqing found out, she would probably dislike him even more.
Madam Wu knew she was in the wrong, and stammered, "How was I supposed to know you insisted on marrying her? I've always favored Chan Niang, so naturally I'll prepare according to Chan Niang's preferences."
Upon hearing this, Wu Jingzhi's face immediately fell, and he said, "Mother, I have never been fond of my cousin. Tomorrow is my wedding day, and I hope you will not mention my cousin to Xinniang in the future."
When Madam Wu saw that her son was speaking so harshly to her before he was even married, she thought, "What will happen after he marries into the family?"
Therefore, he disliked Li Xinniang even more.
After Li Xinniang married into the family, her life was destined to be difficult.
Yan Qingqing also got busy, as she had more than ten days' worth of unfinished business.
After working for half the morning, Yan Qingqing finally finished dealing with the matter.
Then I thought about going to see my big, fat grandson.
When Yan Qingqing arrived, the little one had just finished nursing and was in high spirits.
Li Xiangping was also by her side. Upon seeing Yan Qingqing, he quickly handed the child in his arms to her and said, "This child is very obedient. As long as he is full, he won't cry or make a fuss."
Yan Qingqing quickly checked herself to make sure she wasn't wearing anything that might hurt the little one before taking him.
Yan Qingqing teased him for a while before letting the wet nurse carry him away.
Then he said to Li Xiangping, "I've been thinking about it, let's hold a full moon celebration for the baby."
By then, when the baby is a month old, their immunity will be stronger.
Moreover, the weather will be warmer in April, and Hui Niang will be healthier then, making it easier for her to receive and send off guests.
Li Xiangping and Yuan Huiniang both thought it made sense, and besides, Li Xiang'an would be back from the capital soon, which would make their house more lively.
Li Xiangping said with a smile, "Mother is right. That's what I was thinking too. If the full moon celebration lasts a little longer, we can be better prepared."
However, we can't wait until the baby is a month old to name him. Please, Mother, give the baby a nice name.
Yan Qingqing was somewhat embarrassed when she heard this, as she really wasn't very good at naming things.
So he declined, saying, "You are the parents, you should be the ones to name this child."
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangping blushed and whispered, "Actually, I thought of one, but Hui Niang said it didn't sound good and firmly disagreed."
Yuan Huiniang glared at him and said, "Is that what you call a name? It's so corny."
Yan Qingqing was very curious about what kind of name Li Xiang'an had given the little guy that made Yuan Huiniang so resistant.
Li Xiang'an scratched his head and said, "Actually, I don't think it sounds that bad. It's much better than those 'dog eggs' and 'dust mounds' from the village."
Yan Qingqing, even more curious, asked directly, "So, what name did you give the child?"
Li Xiangping replied, "Li Dazhuang!"
Yan Qingqing: ……
The name is certainly quite rustic, but judging from the little guy's physique, it's quite fitting.
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