"I'm fine. Go check on the child and comfort your parents; they must be terrified."
Although she was inside the space and didn't notice what was happening outside, she saw that Sun's eyes were red when she came in, so she must have just cried outside.
"They're fine. I'll stay here with you. You can get some sleep."
Lu Baichuan knew his parents were worried, but his wife was the most important person right now. A woman who had just given birth needed the most care, and his parents were relieved to know that she was alright.
Jiang Jiuniang didn't insist. She was indeed quite tired. Although it didn't hurt much, she was exhausted from doing everything herself. She was only able to hold on until now because she was in good health.
Lu Baichuan held her hand and, after she fell asleep, tidied up a bit to avoid arousing suspicion from others.
Looking at the tiny baby in her arms, Mrs. Sun was both crying and laughing. She reached out and tapped the little one's nose, saying, "You're finally out safe and sound! I was so worried about you!"
Old Lu chuckled and said, "I told you it would be alright, didn't I? That third son's wife is capable; she certainly wouldn't let herself be in danger."
"Shut up! What do you know!"
Sun glared at him with displeasure, wishing she could vent all her anger on him.
Madam Yu said with a smile, "Mother, please calm down. Father was just trying to comfort you! Look how well-behaved my little niece is. She only cried twice when she was born, and now she's sleeping peacefully without crying or fussing."
Sun wanted to say a few words to Old Man Lu, but when she thought of her lovely granddaughter, her heart melted, and she couldn't care less about anything else.
She turned to leave, but Old Man Lu chased after her, his voice urgent: "Why don't you give me a hug? Why won't you let go once you're holding me?"
Watching the old couple bickering, Mrs. Yu couldn't help but laugh. These must be the happiest days of her life.
Knowing that Jiang Jiuniang was alright, Madam Yu was relieved and went about her work.
My third sister-in-law needed to nourish her body after giving birth, so she personally cooked some delicious food for her.
A little while later, the child started crying from hunger. Sun remembered that her third son's wife hadn't allowed her to find a wet nurse, so she assumed that Sun was planning to feed the child herself. She brought the child over to find one, but Lu Baichuan took the child from her and said, "Mother, I'll take care of it. Jiu'er just fell asleep, don't disturb her."
Sun didn't quite understand. What could a man like him do?
Lu Baichuan took out the warmed milk powder he had prepared in advance, tested the temperature to make sure it wouldn't burn the child, and then put it into the little guy's mouth.
The little one immediately stopped crying and drank the milk in big gulps.
Mrs. Sun recognized it as baby formula and hesitated, saying, "The baby was just born, is it okay for him to eat this?"
Milk powder has become very popular in the capital city. People of all ages can eat it, and it is said to be good for their health.
But subconsciously, Mrs. Sun still felt that it was better than breast milk. After all, it was her own child, and she had to raise him with more care.
Lu Baichuan nodded: "No problem. Mother, you've worked hard today, go and rest. I'll look after things here."
Sun refused and stubbornly sat down beside her, saying, "Go if you want, I'll stay here and watch over you."
Lu Baichuan didn't say anything, fed the baby, then started to lull the baby to sleep, and put the baby in the stroller next to him.
Mrs. Sun then turned her gaze to her sleeping granddaughter, who was sleeping peacefully. She remained silent and simply watched her.
Jiang Jiuniang didn't sleep for long; she woke up hungry soon after. After drinking the chicken soup that Yu had prepared for her, she said, "Quickly, let me hold my daughter."
She had been eagerly anticipating her little daughter for so long, and she was absolutely ecstatic about her.
"Look, how much my daughter looks like me! She's just as beautiful as me!"
Jiang Jiuniang chuckled foolishly, while Sun rolled her eyes speechlessly and said, "I've never seen anyone with such a thick skin as you."
"Hehe, Ms. Sun, I told you I could give birth safely, didn't I? Look how anxious you are, you still don't trust me enough, do you?"
Seeing her irritating expression, Mrs. Sun was speechless and said in a rather unfriendly tone, "You just gave birth, so don't cause any more trouble. You're always making me worry, aren't you? I'm going to eat, I can't be bothered with you."
With that, he turned and left.
Seeing that Madam Sun had really left, Jiang Jiuniang said, "Take the child over to keep those two old folks company in a little while. I saw Mother cry today."
Lu Baichuan nodded: "Okay."
When his mother tried to rush in today, he shouted in his haste, and he still feels guilty about it. He plans to go apologize to his mother later.
Jiang Jiuniang had no idea what he was thinking. Looking at the soft little bundle in her arms, her heart softened terribly.
This is a baby she personally went through the process of giving birth to, a bond she has even stronger than with a dog, so how could she not cherish it?
"Why don't you think about a name for our daughter? I'm not good at naming things. Or you could ask your parents if they have any good ideas?"
Hearing her say that, Lu Baichuan, who had been feeling a little melancholy, suddenly burst out laughing.
Thinking back on all the names his wife has given him, it's both funny and exasperating. For example, the name of their little dog recently—it's clearly a puppy, but they call it "Little Cow."
"Okay, I'll tell them to rest well and not to worry about it."
Lu Baichuan reached out and touched her head. He had witnessed Peng Yuan giving birth, and the pain she was in was enough to frighten not only Qin Jian but even him.
Before his wife gave birth, he always thought she would have to go through the same pain, and he was very worried. Fortunately, not long ago, his wife told him that she had a way to relieve the pain and ensure the safety of herself and the baby, which put his mind at ease.
Originally, they had planned for him to come with them, but their parents came, so they couldn't do it openly. After discussing it, their wife decided to give birth by herself. No one knew how worried he was.
It's not that it's bad for the parents to come, but it ruined their initial plan, forcing their daughter-in-law to spend so much time in unknown danger.
He was under considerable pressure, worrying about his wife's safety while also having to consider his parents' feelings.
During the time his wife was asleep, he dared not leave her side for a moment, for fear that if he left, his wife would wake up and there would be no one to take care of her.
Now that his wife is in better spirits, he can finally relax completely, talk to his parents, apologize for his behavior today, and also discuss the child's name.
Even though they already knew the baby was a girl, they didn't name the child in advance because the wife always wanted to give the naming rights to her parents. After all, they would be traveling far away again after the wife finished her postpartum period, which would be a burden on their parents. Letting them name the child would be a kind of compensation.
Just as he was about to leave, Jiang Jiuniang said, "Go and get something to eat too. Don't worry about me. I still have Yue Shu and the others here. You need to take care of yourself first so you can take good care of me and the child, right? By the way, why haven't I seen Gou'er? Where did he go?"
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