"I'm alright, I can still bear the pain right now. Have you seen the baby? Do you want to be a strict father?" Xi Chun thought to herself that she was indeed fortunate to be in good physical condition, and that she could still speak clearly even after giving birth.
"Stop talking and get some rest. I'm going to give that brat a good talking to later. You've suffered."
"Don't talk nonsense. Go out and tell my family the good news. I want to rest for a while. Xiaoyue will stay here and keep watch. It'll be fine," Xichun said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll be right back. You get some rest." Fu Changfeng gave Xiaoyue a series of instructions, repeating what the doctor had said about not being exposed to wind during postpartum confinement, and what she shouldn't do. He had memorized these things before Xichun gave birth.
"Changfeng, take these red eggs with you and tell your in-laws the good news. They must be worried about you." Master Fu had someone bring over the boiled eggs and asked Fu Changfeng to go to Taoyuan Village.
"Father, I'm going right now." He glanced at the little guy in Master Fu's arms, thinking that he really looked like himself, and left after a quick look.
"Hehe, look at her, she really looks exactly like Changfeng when he was little. I'll take her inside first, you can go and do your own things too."
"Mother, I'll stay here. If my sister-in-law needs anything, I'll have someone prepare it. We've already invited the wet nurse. Should we call them in?" Lu Qiuqin asked after Master Fu and the other man left.
"Let me ask Xichun what she thinks first; she might have her own ideas." Madam Fu did not make a decision for Xichun directly.
"Mother, I'll feed it myself. I'm still healthy, and a child I feed myself will be closer to me." After hearing Madam Fu's words, Xichun decided to feed the child herself.
"Okay, I've had someone make some fish soup. You can have some first. Women can't eat salt right after giving birth, so it's very bland. You have to watch what you eat so you can recover properly after your confinement period."
"I'll listen to my mother." Xi Chun still believed in the effectiveness of postpartum care, especially in ancient times when hygiene was less than ideal, so it was even more important to pay attention to these things.
The baby was successfully breastfed, and Xichun's heart melted when she looked at the tiny, soft creature.
Fu Changfeng also adored the little guy. After returning home, he stopped reading his books and just held the little one and looked at him. Occasionally, when the child cried, he would frantically try to help.
When Wang learned that her daughter had given birth, she took Xiaofeng with her the next morning and packed a bunch of things to go to the Fu family. When she heard that her mother-in-law had come to visit, Madam Fu quickly went out to greet her.
"Mother-in-law, you're here! Hehe, Xichun and the baby are both fine. Have you eaten? I'll have someone prepare some food for you."
“We’ve already eaten. We came here specifically to see Xichun, so please don’t trouble your mother-in-law. I was supposed to come and take care of Xichun for a few days, but with the New Year just around the corner, I simply don’t have the time. So I have to go back this afternoon.”
Today is the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month. Even if Wang wanted to stay one more day, there was nothing she could do. She could only wait until after the New Year to come and spend more time with Xichun.
"It's alright, we'll take good care of Xichun. Xichun, your mother and Xiaofeng are here. Have you made all the arrangements?" Madam Fu had already informed Xichun in advance, so when she arrived at Xichun's door, Madam Fu thought that Xichun might still be breastfeeding, so she didn't barge in directly.
"Mother, come in quickly, I'm all set up here." Xichun was looking after the baby by the bedside, wearing a headband. It was the dead of winter, and during her postpartum period, she couldn't leave the room.
"Sister, where is my nephew? Brother-in-law said you gave birth to my nephew." Xiao Feng was a little reserved in front of Madam Fu, but as soon as Madam Fu left and he saw Xi Chun, he smiled.
“Look, your nephew is here.” Xichun pointed to the baby lying on the bed. He was only two days old and couldn’t turn his head to look at people yet.
"Have you named him yet?" Wang lovingly picked up the child, held him in her arms, and let Xiaofeng take a look too.
“He’s here. His name was given by his father-in-law. His name is Fu Jiuzhao, and his nickname is Azhao.”
“Ah Zhao, Ah Zhao, this is a good name. Your in-laws are all cultured people, and the names they choose are much better than those from our village.”
Wang took out a longevity lock that she had prepared in advance from her bosom. Over the years, she had saved up a lot of money, so she had it made after Xichun became pregnant, just waiting for her grandson to be born so he could wear it.
"Mom, this is too precious. Let Xiaofeng wear it. You earn money with difficulty."
"I haven't told anyone else about the recipe you taught me before, and I've made some money from it. I'll pass it on to Xiaofeng in the future. This is just a small token of my appreciation. When Xiaofeng grows up, he must be a good uncle and give his nephews even better things."
The recipe Wang mentioned was actually the preserved egg recipe that Xichun had given her. However, Wang also had her own thoughts. If she expanded the business now, the recipe might not fall into Xiaofeng's hands, and the family might have a big fight over it. So she only made a few dozen at a time, selling them once at the market. Seeing that they didn't fetch a good price, and since it was given to her by Xichun, the Ma family didn't have any designs on them.
"Okay, then you can think about it yourself."
"Tomorrow is the New Year. Originally, I, as the grandmother, should have come to my grandson's third-day celebration, but I don't think I can come tomorrow. So I gave him the longevity lock in advance, and these are all things I washed in advance. I bought new fabric beforehand and washed it several times to soften the fabric so that A-Zhao won't feel uncomfortable wearing it."
I didn't bring Xiaofeng's clothes. I was worried that your in-laws might think something if they saw Azhao wearing old clothes.
Xichun, don't worry. When Azhao's month is over, Mother will definitely bring the whole family over; we'll at least make sure it looks grand."
"Don't worry, this is a special day. How could I have any ulterior motives? We're all family. Would I be angry with you?"
"Sister, I will definitely be good to my nephew from now on. When he can walk, I will take him to catch bugs to play with. There are many bugs in the village." Xiao Feng said earnestly, touching A Zhao's little hand.
“You silly child, all you do is play all day long. You need to listen to your sister from now on. When you’re older, you’ll go to school. You need to set a good example for your nephews and nieces. Don’t just go out and play all day.” Wang Shi patted his head and warned him.
"Yes, Xiaofeng, you must study hard so that your parents can have a better life in the future. Xiaofeng is the best boy, he will definitely listen to you."
“Sister, I want to be a scholar like my brother-in-law when I grow up. Scholars are respected. A lot of scholars came to the village before. We couldn’t understand what they were saying, but everyone looked at them with respect. I want to be like them.”
"Good, good, that's how it should be." The two laughed at his words. After they had eaten, Fu Changfeng arranged a carriage and had someone take them home safely.
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