Jingyue County is about 100 li (50 kilometers) from the capital, so it's within that range. Thinking about the purpose of his trip out of the mountains, Qiao Dongzi continued, "Have you ever delivered twins, or even a boy and a girl, or a pair of twins?"
"Of course there are. It's just that twins are relatively rare, and boy-girl twins are even rarer. But just a few days ago, I delivered a pair of boy-girl twins, and those two children were absolutely gorgeous..."
An was the same An Mama who delivered Mu Run's baby. In his eagerness to learn about Chongyang Mountain, he momentarily forgot Qin Mama's instructions. Besides, this place was several hundred miles away from Jingyue County, and he figured no one would take it seriously if he told her.
Qiao Dongzi listened to what Madam An said and decided to go and take a look at this place first!
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On the second day of the third lunar month, the two children celebrated their one-month birthday.
Mu Run got up very early in the morning.
The two children were dressed in red tiger-head bibs, tiger-head shoes, and tiger-head hats, symbolizing that they would be as energetic and strong as tiger cubs.
“Sister, they really do look alike,” Yao Yao said to Mu Run.
Mu Run nodded, "They do look quite alike. Normally, twins don't look very similar."
"Oh, right, sister, Old Li brought over some loquats for you to try."
"That's great, I'll send some red eggs over later."
"Mmm. Huanhuan and Tuantuan are celebrating their one-month birthday, but we can't invite anyone to the wedding banquet. It's really a shame." Yaoyao tapped Huanhuan's little upturned nose.
Because there were people looking for twins, they didn't dare to announce it to outsiders. They just held a small celebration for the baby's one-month birthday in their own yard.
Qin's mother arrived with her eldest daughter-in-law, Xiao Qin, carrying a bundle in her hand.
"Congratulations, Madam Mu, on your one-month celebration." Madam Qin opened the bundle, inside which were some clothes for the baby.
"Thank you, sister-in-law. Come and see the two little ones." Mu Run called out.
"You slept so well." Madam Qin's eyes crinkled with laughter. Having given birth to two children herself, she understood the process all too well. "Didn't you cry at night?"
“They don’t fuss, they just eat when they’re hungry.” Mu Run looked at the two little ones. “Now they do nothing but eat and sleep. They’re only awake for about an hour when they open their eyes, which makes things much easier for me.”
"That's good, it won't tire you out. When my second child was born, he cried so much!" Little Qin said helplessly, thinking of her own troublesome child.
Qin's mother brought over a cup of herbal tea. "This is herbal tea that you made yourself. It's good for cooling down. You've had some sores on your lips these past few days, so drink a cup to help cool down."
"Thank you, Mother." Little Qin didn't stand on ceremony, took a sip, and exclaimed in surprise, "This has honey in it, hasn't it?" The bittersweet taste was delightful.
Mu Run replied, "It's aged honey that Qin's mother bought through an acquaintance. It works well when paired with herbal tea."
"It's delicious." Madam Qin finished the whole cup of tea, and even ate the flowers and leaves.
"It's great. Now my throat doesn't feel dry anymore, and it feels very comfortable and refreshing."
"Sister-in-law, it tastes good. When we get back, I'll have Qin's mother pack some for you. Even the children can drink it."
"Thank you so much, Madam Mu. I came here for a meal, and I'll take this with me before I leave."
"It's something that's genuinely needed."
As they were talking, Tuantuan woke up, her big, round, exceptionally dark eyes looking at Murun, and she smacked her lips.
Mu Run smiled and said, "I'm hungry."
Madam Qin said, "Hurry up and feed them, otherwise you'll be too busy when the other one wakes up."
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