Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 730 - 354: The Two Kids Turn the World Upside Down (For Hera@Qian Lin+) _1

Chapter 730: Chapter 354: The Two Kids Turn the World Upside Down (For Hera@Qian Lin+) _1

On the birthing bed, Qian Yixiu suddenly opened her eyes wide, pushed hard, let out a loud cry, followed by the wailing of a newborn.

"It’s born, it’s born, it’s a boy," the midwife shouted excitedly.

It was the Shen Hour of the fourth day of the tenth month, and the Lianxiang Courtyard was crowded with people. There were female relatives of the Liang family, the Qian family, Lady Fu from the Pan family, and The Qian Clan from the Wan family.

Aside from Liang Jinzhao, who was standing outside the window wiping tears, there were also several men, including Old Duke Liang, Prince Consort Pan, Qian Sangui, Qian Manjiang, Zhu Sujin, Little Monk, and Liang Jinchen. There was also a eunuch present, sent by the Grand Empress Dowager from Cining Palace.

Normally, other men from the groom’s family should not wait outside during childbirth, but today was special. Not only had the men from the families related by marriage come, but even the Crown Prince was present.

Monkey Brother and Monkey Sister were also standing among the crowd, holding hands and wiping away tears, fearful for their master’s safety.

The elders were sitting in chairs while others stood. Old Duke Liang, Prince Consort Pan, Qian Sangui, and Zhu Sujin all had chairs, but they couldn’t sit still, pacing back and forth.

Qian Yixiu had been in labor for two days and unable to deliver, which made everyone anxious, so they all gathered here this morning. The hoarse cries from the room at times, and the midwife’s calls at others, tightened everyone’s hearts.

Liang Jinzhao, with red eyes, was pulled back by Liang Jinchen, with Lady Cui also by his side, afraid that he would dash into the delivery room recklessly.

Seeing the saddened look of Liang Jinzhao, Lady Cui frowned deeply. It was good that a man cared for his wife, but this was too spineless. Was her foolish son going to follow in his father-in-law’s footsteps and become a famously lovestruck fool?

Suddenly, the cry of the baby was heard, and everyone was stunned for a moment before cheering. Then, after hearing the midwife’s shout, "It’s a boy," everyone burst into laughter again. The elders, the Eldest old lady, Lady Wu, and Pan Yue had previously shed anxious tears; now, they were shedding tears of joy.

Lady Cui slapped the somewhat dazed Liang Jinzhao and said with teary eyes, "Silly boy, you have a son, and mother has a grandson."

Qian Sangui asked loudly, "What about the other one?"

Another midwife answered loudly, "Giving birth now."

The second one came more smoothly, and about half a quarter of an hour later, there was another wave of crying. A midwife shouted, "Another boy, the lady has given birth to two boys, both safe and sound."

Not to mention the female relatives who were so excited they cried, even Qian Sangui shed tears, with Old Duke Liang repeatedly chanting, "Heaven bless."

The eunuch smiled and said, "Congratulations to Old Duke Liang, I will return to the palace now and report the good news to the Grand Empress Dowager, making her happy as well."

Old Duke Liang laughed and gave him a purse, sending him out of the courtyard.

Two boys, cleaned and swaddled, were then weighed. Held by two midwives, they were brought out. The boys were still crying, eyes shut and crying loudly.

Qian Yixiu had already been cleaned up by the maids and was moved from the west chamber to the east chamber. Liang Jinzhao, without even glancing at the children, went to the room to visit Qian Yixiu first.

Two maids brought the children to the elder and said with a smile, "This one with the red cord tied around his left wrist is the first boy, exactly five jin. And the one with the red cord tied around his right wrist is the second boy, four jin and three liang."

No wonder her stomach was so big and the birth so difficult; these two children together weighed more than nine jin. The elder saw the two boys still howling with their mouths open and squinted with laughter, chuckling, "Oh, these two boys are so handsome, with such strong voices."

"Indeed, their skin is white, and they have nice hair," the Eldest old lady said with a laugh.

Pan Yue, shedding her usual genteel composure, rushed into the crowd to see the children, even pushing Lady Cui aside, and after seeing the children she laughed and said, "Grandmother’s grandsons, such sturdy little lads."

After the elders and Zhu Sujin had each taken their turn to look, the elder had the maids quickly carry the children back inside to avoid catching a chill. Qian Manjiang, unable to push through the crowd, really wanted to shout, "I, as the grandfather, haven’t even seen them yet." But he watched, helplessly, as the children were taken into the room.

When Qian Yixiu opened her eyes again, it was deep into the night. Liang Jinzhao sat beside her, holding her hand and gazing at her with deep affection.

She had nearly died again, had even taken a trip to the modern era, and saw Shang Qingyun, whom she had loved heartbreakingly in her previous life and still often thought of in this one. It seemed Qian Yixiu had come to a realization.

The man beside her, she had not loved him with the same intensity as she had loved Shang Qingyun, nor had she loved him like her mother and Father Jiang with their earth-shattering affection. She hadn’t even cared for him as much as she had for Zhu Sujin. The reasons she married him included various factors, even an imperial command that couldn’t be refused.

But every time she faced danger or difficulty, it was this man who stood by her side to protect her, guard her, help her, calling out her name time and again.

In his eyes, there was no filtering, no measuring, no one else—only she persisted unchanging.

He was broad-minded, forthright, calm, and also handsome, intelligent, and brimming with talent. He came from a noble birth... With so many merits and numerous girls who adored him, he had consistently liked her, the country girl, the same as ever.

He, indeed, was the best husband she could have in this life, the man worthy of her wholehearted love.

There was a song from her previous life with a lyric that said: Some love, if not grand and fervent, might be better being plain; even the most beautiful fireworks are but a moment’s splendor.

Love as explosive and enduring as the immortal affections of Father Jiang and her mother was far too rare, and the wait far too bitter and long.

Even for the beautiful love between Prince Ning and Princess Ning, what if he still viewed her as "forever the same peach-blossom face"? Alive, he failed to give her loyalty and tranquility. After death, no amount of honor did any good.

How fortunate she was to be living ordinary days with the man who loved her and the man she loved—that was the truest happiness...

Qian Yixiu lifted her other hand to touch Liang Jinzhao’s face, his nose, his mouth, and said softly, "I came back because you called me, to bear you sons, to stay with you."

Having said that, she broke into a smile, yet tears streamed down the corners of her eyes.

Liang Jinzhao looked down at her, and two hot tears fell on her face. He bowed his head to kiss her once and said with a smile, "I called you back, and you gave me two fine boys."

No sooner had he spoken than the two little boys sleeping in the small bed beside them started to howl, their cries loud enough to lift the roof.

Qian Yixiu sat up, wanting to nurse the two children.

The family had also found two wet nurses, in case Qian Yixiu’s milk was insufficient.

Sister Zeng came into the room with a tray, smiling as she said, "Eldest young madam, drink this bowl of chicken soup before nursing."

Qian Yixiu was hungry too, she took the bowl, ate the chicken and drank the soup.

The two little ones, still in the wet nurses’ arms, continued to cry.

Qian Yixiu took First One first, who began sucking vigorously. Perhaps there was no milk at the start, and First One sucked so hard that it hurt, making Qian Yixiu cry out in pain. Only when the milk finally flowed did the little one begin to eat leisurely.

After the left side was done, Qian Yixiu took the second brother. Second brother was slightly less forceful, but it still pained Qian Yixiu enough to furrow her brows.

The two little ones hadn’t had their fill and only after nursing from the wet nurses did they become satisfied. After eating and drinking their fill, burping contentedly, they lay back down on the bed to continue sleeping.

But these two little fellows were too noisy. Apart from sleeping and nursing, their mouths were always open, wailing. When one started to scream, the other would follow suit. Their cries were so loud, like a singing competition, one louder than the next, disquieting the heart.

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