Chapter 1185 Biological Child
Lin Yuesha thought she would have an incredibly miserable postpartum period, unable to wash or breathe properly, with her head wrapped in a headscarf, and then sitting there for a whole month. However, in reality, she gained the greatest freedom and was much more comfortable than she had imagined.
On the day of delivery, Qi Heng used warm water to wipe her body, and all the small couch, bedding, and other items in the room were replaced with new ones, leaving the room spotless.
After giving birth, Lin Yuesha had lochia and was not suitable to stay with Qi Heng, so she thought of sending him away first.
While she was in postpartum confinement, she had maids and servants to take care of her, so Lin Yuesha had a very easy time. All she had to do was breastfeed, which was very comfortable for her.
She had just given birth and didn't have much breast milk yet, but fortunately, the baby was still small and there was enough to feed him for the time being.
"Recently, the focus of the court has been on the upcoming imperial examination, which is being closely monitored by Prince Luo and Xu Da."
After the old princess's rebellion, a major purge of officials from various departments was carried out, and those who remained were almost all Qi Heng's confidants, making them easy to manage.
For Qi Heng, his wife's postpartum period was the most important thing, and he had to participate in it whenever he had time.
"Women in postpartum confinement? I've never heard of men being involved. Does that mean they really have to take care of the woman during postpartum confinement?"
Lin Yuesha teased Qi Heng, saying that they weren't an ordinary family and didn't have enough manpower.
She had more than a dozen maids and servants around her, as well as errand runners sent by her mother, Madam Chen, and Madam Xu, so she had no trouble being served.
"I don't feel comfortable letting others take care of you."
Although Lin Yuesha's delivery wasn't particularly dangerous, it still dragged on for a long time. Qi Heng now recalls that every breath was agonizing.
Only then did he feel powerless, realizing that he could do nothing, not even share Lin Yuesha's pain.
Qi Heng didn't want to push Lin Yuesha into an unknown danger a second time.
"My wife, let's not have any more children."
As long as there is one heir, gender doesn't matter. Lin Yuesha is efficient, giving birth to three at once.
Qi Heng held Lin Yuesha's hand. His family didn't ask for many children or much happiness; even without children, they would still be blessed.
"Sister Yan said I'm recovering well."
While enduring the pain of childbirth, Lin Yuesha had similar thoughts to Qi Heng: she never wanted to suffer like that again in her life. But just two days later, she forgot the pain as soon as the wound healed.
Looking at the soft, cuddly little baby drinking milk in her arms, watching them change little by little, day by day, Lin Yuesha felt the joy of becoming a mother for the first time, her maternal love overflowing. She hadn't realized before that she truly loved children.
Having three sons wasn't enough for her; she longed for a daughter.
Having a daughter, doted on by her parents and three older brothers, must be the happiest thing, right?
However, Lin Yuesha did not insist on having a daughter, but let nature take its course.
As far as she knew, there were no good methods of contraception in Xinqi; women were simply forced to drink contraceptive soup for extended periods.
That kind of herbal soup is very cold in nature, and it is mostly drunk by women in brothels. It is extremely harmful to their health, and if the dosage is not properly controlled, it can even lead to death.
The three little buns drink milk very regularly, once every one and a half hours, and at night they consciously extend it to about two hours, which is comparable to angel babies, allowing Lin Yuesha to have time to get a good night's sleep.
Lin Yuesha sat in front of the dressing table, combing her long, black hair. In just over ten days, she had already returned to her pre-pregnancy weight, with a curvaceous figure and the charm of a mature woman, while losing her youthful naiveté, as if she had undergone a transformation.
The maternity ward and postpartum care room built by Qi Heng were fully equipped, and there was also a room for the baby to rest in, with a crib and a gauze curtain specially set up for privacy.
The three little buns have one thing in common: long arms and legs, and they are always busy, always wanting to see the outside world.
The heat arrived earlier than usual this year. Just as we entered the third month of the lunar calendar, the weather in Beijing became increasingly hot, ushering in the height of summer.
Lin Yuesha originally planned to stay in confinement for two months, but due to the hot weather, her lochia stopped, so she wanted to go out for a walk and exercise.
After discussing it with Yan Yan, Lin Yuesha finally got the freedom she had been dreaming of. She took a nice hot bath and felt extremely refreshed.
After the baby turned one month old, the three little ones had gained a lot of weight. An experienced old woman said she had never seen such a healthy baby and that the baby would be great in the future.
The three brothers lay on a small bed, often looking at each other and then babbling incoherently.
Every evening at dusk, standing in the courtyard, one can see the distant, rolling mountains. Occasionally, Qingxing would go up the mountain to gather grass and hunt rabbits. The mountains are lush with vegetation, and one could occasionally harvest a few medicinal herbs.
Since giving birth, Lin Yuesha has spent most of her time with her babies, feeding them, massaging them, and putting them to sleep. She learned from the servants who served her and became skilled at it, which made her neglect Qi Heng.
Qi Heng often couldn't even get a glance from his wife after returning from the palace. What happened to the saying that a husband's status depends on his children?
She gave birth to three sons, each of whom was a troublemaker, clinging to Lin Yuesha and refusing to let her go.
Qi Heng was very resentful about this, but he couldn't bring himself to argue with a toddler who couldn't take care of himself, as that would make him seem petty.
Just last night, Lin Yuesha finished her postpartum confinement period, and Qi Heng wanted to have sex with her. Now, the three children occupy most of the couple's bed, and as soon as Qi Heng lies down, the trio will begin immediately.
"Husband, why don't you go sleep next door?"
Lin Yuesha discussed with Qi Heng that the three little buns lacked a sense of security and liked certain environments. Perhaps it was because Lin Yuesha had a milky scent, the three brothers liked her embrace very much and were extremely dependent on her.
The triplets slept on the inside, and Lin Yuesha on the outside; there was really no room for Qi Heng on the bed.
Qi Heng's temples twitched, and he still wanted to stay put. The three buns seemed to have sensed his thoughts and started wailing incessantly.
Lin Yuesha felt a little awkward; at this critical moment, it was as if the little buns were chasing their father away.
Qi Heng deliberately didn't move, but the three little buns wouldn't let it go.
"Does it seem like you're hungry?"
Lin Yuesha was holding her baby and trying to breastfeed, but the baby refused to drink and threw a tantrum.
"Husband, why don't you go out first, and I'll give it a try?"
Lin Yuesha was very troubled. Holding the baby, Beibei and Baobei started crying again, and the three little buns needed to be soothed in turns.
"good."
Qi Heng hesitated for a moment. Father and son are of one mind; he must have misunderstood something.
The moment he stepped out of the room with his second foot, the crying inside stopped abruptly—such was the coincidence.
Qi Heng closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and silently repeated "my own flesh and blood" before calming down.
Upon hearing that Xu Da had brought Wu Ya to visit Chenjia Village, Qi Heng invited Xu Da for drinks that evening, and the two sat in the courtyard, exchanging toasts.
"Lord Xu, I've been very busy with official duties lately, so I'll leave the patrol of the capital to you."
Prince Luo and Xu Da, one a civil official and the other a military commander, are in charge of the capital. After the results of the special imperial examination are announced, another group of capable people will emerge. After Qi Heng has examined them, as long as their character is up to standard, they can be promoted exceptionally.
Now that the world is at peace, overseas trade is gradually unfolding and is developing in a positive direction.
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