Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 399 - 224 Disaster_3

Chapter 399: Chapter 224 Disaster_3

By this time, Cheng Yue’s belly was conspicuously large, so she was no longer allowed to leave Wangjiang Building.

To ensure she got enough exercise for an easier childbirth, every day Qian Yixiu counted meticulously, making her walk from the east room to the west room in the morning, afternoon, and evening, with each session lasting at least two hundred laps.

It was pitiful to think of Auntie Yue confined inside, once not daring to leave the courtyard, now even the room was off-limits. To keep her from feeling lonely, Qian Yixiu, aside from attending classes, spent all his time with her. Qian Yeejin, once out of school, also came over to keep her company, chatting and telling her jokes. Furthermore, the sibling duo joined her for meals at Wangjiang Building three times a day.

With the companionship of her young brother and sister, and the humorous antics of Monkey Sister, Cheng Yue’s days were not so hard to endure.

On the evening of the thirteenth day, Su Erwei hurriedly arrived at Guiyuan with news that Qian Manxia had gone into labor. Lady Wu, frightened, quickly took Lady He and went to the Wan family.

It wasn’t until the next evening that Su Erwei returned with a message, announcing the young mistress of his house had given birth to a girl, both mother and daughter were safe. This brought relief and joy to the anxious faces of the Qian family.

Qian Yixiu wanted to visit Qian Manxia and her little cousin immediately, but Qian Sangui didn’t allow it, saying it was late and the Wan family was busy, telling her to go the next day instead.

Lady Wu didn’t return until after dark, knowing that Cheng Yue and her parents must be worried about Qian Manxia; she even made a special trip to Wangjiang Building.

She reported the baby girl weighed six and a half jin and was fair-skinned, unlike Wan Dazhong who was darker. The Wan father and son were extremely fond of the child, and did not show any neglect because she was a girl. Grandpa Wan had even chosen a name for the child, calling her Wan Fang.

Lastly, Lady Wu expressed her regrets, "Being an only son and quite up there in age, it would have been lovely if Madam Xia’s firstborn was a boy."

Qian Yixiu responded, "Give birth to a girl first, followed by a boy; I’m sure my little Aunt will have a lovely set of children."

Lady Wu hoped, "If only that were true."

Cheng Yue, stroking her belly, expressed her concern, "I don’t know whether Yueyue is carrying a boy this pregnancy. Although Yueyue prefers girls, I am aware that my father-in-law and mother-in-law still wish for a boy. If we have another boy in the house, Grandpa and Lady Tang wouldn’t dare to scold us anymore."

Auntie can be quite clever at times.

Qian Yixiu reassured her, "Don’t worry, Mother; as long as Father lives, there will be a long line of brothers and sisters for Yixiu."

Cheng Yue laughed, "Indeed... "

Qian Yixiu quickly interrupted her, inviting Lady Wu to see the gifts they had prepared for the little Aunt and little cousin. Seeing Qian Yeejin’s keen interest in fighting, Yixiu pulled him into a discussion about the gift-giving.

Lady Wu looked at the gifts prepared by the mother and her children, advising Qian Yixiu to bring only the little clothes, little shoes, and little hats Cheng Yue made for the baby, as well as the nourishing gifts for Qian Manxia, the next day. The gold and silver locks Yixiu had bought in Capital City and the specially made sixteen golden spoons for the top scholar and sixteen auspicious silver spoons were to be saved for the baby’s one-month celebration. It would look more impressive with relatives and villagers present.

The next day, right after lunch, the siblings set off to Darong Village with Qian Xiaolei and Bai Zhu, who were carrying the presents.

Once they arrived at the Wan family, not only was Lady Wu there, but Lady Wang and Lady Xiao Wong were present as well. Lady Wang, having completed her confinement, humbled herself and joined the servants in dyeing eggs red.

As a girl, Qian Yixiu went directly to Qian Manxia’s room. As a boy, Qian Yeejin couldn’t enter and grew anxious, loudly calling from the eastern wing’s hall, "Hurry, bring out my little cousin so I can see her."

The baby girl was fast asleep, periodically pursing her lips endearingly. Though wrinkled and reddened, Yixiu could still tell she resembled the Qian family more.

Wan Dazhong was so delighted, he didn’t know what to say, occasionally gazing at the child and laughing foolishly.

Hearing Qian Yeejin’s shouting, Lady Wu had no choice but to bring the baby to the hall for him to see.

Upon seeing this, Wan Erniu in the courtyard hurried into the eastern wing’s hall to look at the child. Having only glimpsed his granddaughter briefly when the child was first brought out, this was his second opportunity for a proper look. Outwardly calm, he was internally desperate to stare longer, but the mother-in-law insisted the baby shouldn’t be overexposed to people or drafts, generally not allowing the child to be brought out.

Qian Yixiu also came out, smiling, "Grandpa Wan, Fang sister looks fair and resembles our aunt more."

Wan Erniu laughed, "Resembling her mother is good; she’ll grow up to be beautiful."

The next day, it was the third-day bathing celebration for Wan family’s granddaughter. Except for Cheng Yue, all the main family of Qian’s third wife set off early in the morning by ox cart.

Duo Duo had an important task that day: to stand at the front gate watching for Guiyuan’s ox cart.

As soon as the ox cart passed by, she would loudly inform Old man Qian. Thereafter, Old man Qian and Old woman Qian, along with all the members from the first and second wife’s families, followed to the Wan family, except for Lady Tang. They didn’t dare to bring Lady Tang along, knowing that if she appeared, the third wife’s family would surely not give them any face and would promptly dismiss them.

Thank you for the gifts and monthly tickets, much appreciated~~ Sorry for being late, Qing Quan has been very busy, crying~~