"My father took a few, but my husband was not satisfied. He said that his grandfather's knowledge was good, and he sealed the wedding money and asked his grandfather to get it. Tu Manzhen smiled heartily, Liu Qiran's behavior was undoubtedly a promotion of her mother's family.

In ordinary people's homes, where is the grandson's name, what is the matter with the grandfather? Not to mention the Pingguo Mansion.

But Liu Qiran has always acted wantonly, his former prestige is still there, and now he has entered the East Palace, who dares to touch his tiger whiskers?

Xu Wanzhen asked Qingmai, who was following her, to take out the big red belly pocket, and said with a smile: "There is no need to mention anything else, but this one is specially made by me, second cousin, you have to wear it for Xiao Shizi." ”

Tu Manzhen took it with a smile and said, "Who in this capital doesn't know that the embroidery work of the second young lady Wu is the best? ”

In the past six months, Xu Wan has really made clothes for Wu Zhengxiang when she is free. Men's clothing is already monotonous, so she worked on the cuffs, piping, dark lines, belts and other details.

Wu Zhengxiang was originally a man with a lofty spirit, and he became more and more extraordinary when he wore it. Today, he has become the leader of men's fashion in Beijing.

Xu Wanzhen smiled lightly, this was something she was extremely proud of. They are all sisters of her own, and she has nothing to be modest.

Tu Manzhen took this belly pocket in her hand and couldn't put it down to look at it over and over again.

The texture is to pick the softest Hangzhou silk, and the embroidery does not need to be mentioned, and it is also an auspicious pattern such as the baby play lotus pattern, which comes from Xu Wanzhen's hands, but there are a few more points to be smart. The baby on the belly pocket is white and chubby, and his eyes are clear and cute.

What's even more rare is that under the embroidered pattern, a separate piece of Hangzhou silk is padded to prevent the silk thread from grinding to the baby's delicate skin.

"It's such a good thing, and my cousin should make a few more things. Tu Manzhen said unceremoniously.

Tu Manfen took a sip of her and said, "I've never seen someone kick your nose in the face like this." ”

Tu Manzhen grinned and pleaded: "Good cousin, for the sake of your nephew being so well-behaved, just work your jade fingers, how about making a few more?"

Xu Wanzhen was amused by her appearance, and deliberately embarrassed her for a few words before agreeing.

The three sisters laughed for a moment, and a few women from the Liu family came in.

Whether it is Tu Manzhen or Xu Wanzhen, they are the objects of their stammering. Tu Manzhen was impatient to pretend to greet them, only said a few words, and then sent the little maid out to see if the table was set up.

After washing three banquets and eating and washing three noodles, the women in the inner house all gathered in the outer hall.

There is an incense case on the front of the hall, which enshrines thirteen gods such as Bixia Yuanjun, Qiongxiao Niangniang, Yunxiao Niangniang, Giving Birth to Niangniang, Sending Sons Niangniang, Douqi Niangniang, and Eye Niangniang.

The incense burner contains millet, which is used as incense ash for incense. A pair of small red wax of mutton fat for sacrificial purposes are inserted on the wax skewers, and all godly money and food such as yellow coins, ingots, and thousands of zhang are pressed below.

The nurse came out of the inner room with the little prince in her arms and handed it to the midwife.

In the middle of the table of the eight immortals in the hall, there is a beautifully made fish and dragon basin, which is the "washing three basins" for Xiao Shizi.

Led by Tsang, each person added a small spoonful of warm water to the wooden basin in turn, and then put some coins and other valuables.

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Led by Tsang, each person added a small spoonful of warm water to the wooden basin in turn, and then put some coins and other valuables.

From the items added, it can be seen how much the husband's family attaches importance to this child, and the attitude of the mother's family towards the daughter who marries out.

Zeng's addition is a pair of unicorns carved from mutton fat and white jade, and the workmanship is vivid. Such a rare object, one is already rare, and one pair is even more treasured.

Seeing her potting, the women of the Liu family who walked behind all had a toothache on their faces. The Zeng family is the patriarch of the Liu family, and since she has shown such an attitude of importance, they can only secretly increase their weight.

Lee's heart rejoiced. As a mother, it is the most joyful thing for a daughter to marry well and be valued by her in-laws. The pot she gave was an emerald blue gold and jade ring, which was naturally not as good as the pair of unicorns, but it was also a rare object.

The people who followed also added all kinds of gold and jade things, including large gold ingots, gold and silver coins, and jade oyster pearls.

What Xu Wan really added was a long-lived hundred-year-old lotus golden lock, and a piece of emerald green was embedded in the center of the lock piece.

The meaning is good, the color is also rich and beautiful, and it is the most valuable pot among the people who come to congratulate. provoked everyone present, and couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

The midwife's grandmother hugged Xiao Shizi and smiled from ear to ear. As a rule, the more valuable the potted object, the more money she will receive.

When the potting ceremony is completed, the golden light in the fish and dragon basin is almost full.

The midwife's grandmother picked up the mallet and stirred it into the basin, saying, "One stir, two stirs, three stirs, my brother leads my younger brother to run." Seventy, eighty, crooked, naughty, sighing and snoring!"

Then, she neatly took off Xiao Shizi's clothes with her hands and feet, and put him into the basin naked.

The water in the basin was already a little cold at this time, Xiao Shizi suddenly took off, and was agitated by the cold water, and suddenly lay in the basin waving his limbs, crying "wow, wow, wow".

"Ring the pot, ring the pot!" everyone laughed and complimented Zeng.

Zeng smiled from ear to ear, she had seen many babies in her life, and her grandson was definitely the strongest one.

"I see, Xiao Shizi's energy is very similar to that of Shiziye. An old woman from the Liu clan said with a smile. As soon as she said this, all the women echoed her.

Xu Wanzhen naturally hadn't seen Liu Qiran in her childhood, but looking at the little man crying in the basin, she had a lot of lawless energy.

The children of Liu Qiran and Tu Manzhen are the first ones, and they don't know what kind of little bully they are when they grow up.

While washing, the midwife's grandmother chanted a greeting in her mouth, and washed the good life of the little prince from beginning to end. Moxibusted the brain from ginger, rolled the little face with warm eggs, combed the hair, and gently patted the little buttocks three times with the green onions prepared in advance.

This set of complicated rituals has its own auspicious meaning, all of which are to bless the child. In this era, the premature mortality rate of children is high, and parents all over the world are looking forward to their children growing up safely and healthily.

This set of rituals made Xu Wanzhen look full of novelty. Although it is superstitious, it contains good wishes for children, which have been the same from ancient times to the present.

The midwife's grandmother put on the new small clothes prepared in advance for the little prince one by one, tucked gold and silver bills into the corners of the clothes and swaddling clothes, and said: "The left is gold, the right is silver, you can't spend it, and you will be rewarded."

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