In early spring and February, the snow and ice in the shade have not yet melted, and the winter chill has not yet completely disappeared, and the soft wind blows through the ancient riverbed, sprinkling a sparkle of waves. The willow tree had already drawn out its green branches, spit out clusters of tender green shoots, and its long, soft branches swayed on the calm surface of the lake, so brisk, so gentle. The grass on the side of the road withstood the test of the wind and snow and began to break through the soil. The whole earth is full of life.

It was the first day of the second month in the spring of 1876, and Hong Ying was sweating profusely from a bout of pain, and it seemed that she was about to give birth.

In the room, the brazier was warm. The women of the Liu family were busy up and down, and the midwives had already arrived. Although Ziwei's belly was gradually bulging, she was still waiting by Hong Ying's side, she was both happy and worried, happy that she would soon become a mother, and worried about seeing Hong Ying being tortured by pain, her face was pale and sweating profusely, and she didn't know how uncomfortable this pain was. But she still held a towel and kept wiping the sweat on Hong Ying's face.

Hong Ying's pain became worse and worse, the gap became shorter and shorter, and the midwife kept checking the birth door. And Liu Yong, who had been waiting outside the door, heard bursts of shouts, and his heart was like a knife. I could only hear the cry of ah-ah-ah in the house, followed by a baby's cry, Liu Yong breathed a sigh of relief, and his hanging heart was put down.

At this time, someone came out to report: Congratulations to the master, congratulations to the master, you have added another son.

Liu Yong was overjoyed when he heard it, he really couldn't imagine that he was in his 50s, and he was still old enough to have children, which was really an ancestor who accumulated virtue and made him have many children and grandchildren in his life.

At this time, someone called: Sir, you can come in.

Liu Yong came to Hong Ying's bedside with a smile, looked at the weak Hong Ying and said: Madam, thank you for your hard work.

Hong Young smiled and said nothing.

Liu Yong looked at his son lying next to Hong Ying again. To those present: Thank you, thank you.

Liu Yong gave a reward to the midwife, and he also gave a reward to others.

Newborns are drained of water according to the 'five elements', so they are named Anlu.

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There is a saying: no one asks about the poor in the downtown area, and the rich have distant relatives in the mountains. If you don't believe it, but look at the wine in the banquet, and pay tribute to the rich and noble first. There is a high-headed horse tied in front of the door, and it is not a pro or a pro. There are begging sticks in front of the door, and relatives and friends do not come to the door.

There is another way: The full moon is full of Lao Tzu, condolences and hangs his son.

Fortunately, the Liu family is not a snobbish family, and the dog looks down on people. But there are still a lot of sycophants and sloppy people in society.

After Hong Ying gave birth to An Lu three mornings, some relatives, friends, and villagers came to serve soup to hope for the mother's news and congratulate her.

Jin's restaurant, in the morning, after breakfast, Mrs. Xu of Jintong smiled and said to her daughter Xiaoying: Yingying, today is the fourth day of the new year, it is a pair of days, my mother is going out to see the maternity news, you go with my mother.

Xiaoying asked with a smile: Mom, where are you going to see the maternity news, isn't it good for Sister Feng to accompany you?

Mrs. Jin said with a smile: Sister Feng still has a lot of things to do in her family, oh, the Liu family has added another son, and we usually have contacts, so there is no reason not to give this gift. In a short time, we'll be back here.

When she heard that it was the Liu family, Xiao Ying's face turned red unconsciously. Standing there, recalling the scene of sitting for tea at Qiu's house that day, a handsome and chic young man with an extraordinary temperament was presented in front of him. Since seeing him that day, Xiao Ying seems to have changed as a different person, in the mirror, she often pays attention to her gradually bulging breasts, and also pays attention to dressing up. However, the children of large families also have the hardships of their children, who are locked at home all day long, without going out, how can they have their own freedom. It's like ordinary children, mowing the grass and playing outside all day long, free and easy. Ever since I met him that day, I've been asking a lot in my head: I don't know when I'll see him? Mom said that she wanted to go to his house to see the maternity news, but it was an opportunity. Pretended to be reluctant: Okay, it's better to be respectful than to obey your fate, I'll just accompany you.

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Xiao Ying helped her mother Mrs. Jin into the Liu family compound, at this time, Xiao Ying was attracted by the flowers and plants in the Liu family compound, that kind of style, I always thought that my home was high and deep, incomparable, but now when I look at the Liu family compound, it is really a small thing.

At this time, someone at the door announced: another guest has arrived.

Because crape myrtle is also pregnant with Liujia, it is inconvenient to move, and the maid next to Hong Ying has been replaced by crape myrtle and Qiu Ju.

After Xiao Ying and her mother, Mrs. Jin, drank sweet tea in the hall, Qiu Ju introduced them into the room.

In the morning, Yanyan specially boiled a bowl of bird's nest porridge for Hong Ying and served it to Hong Ying. Dao: Mom, this is bird's nest porridge, you drink it while it's hot.

Hong Ying smiled: You are young, how can you do this?

Yanyan smiled: I can't learn, I put rock candy, I don't know how you are grateful?

Hong Ying took a sip and said with a smile: Well, it tastes good.

Seeing Hong Ying finish drinking the bird's nest porridge, Yanyan took the bowl in Hong Ying's hand and was about to go out, when Qiu Ju led Mrs. Jin and Xiaoying in.

Yanyan smiled and said politely: Auntie, Sister Yingying, hello, thank you for coming.

As soon as Mrs. Jin entered the door, she said: Oh, Mrs. Liu congratulates you on adding a noble son, what a blessing. How, do you have a good appetite and a lot of milk?

Hong Ying smiled and said, "Mrs. Xie Jin." The appetite is okay, and the milk is enough to eat anyway. His father wanted to invite a wet nurse, so I thought it would be better to bring it myself.

Hong Ying picked up Xiao Anlu, and Mrs. Jin went over to take Xiao Anlu and held An Lu in her arms. smiled and said: You see it's only been a few days, and it looks like a full moon child. Like Mrs. Liu, she also has a beautiful face. While speaking, he generally took out the gold lock plate prepared in advance and hung it around Xiao Anlu's neck. Then, he handed Xiao Anlu to Hong Ying.

Hong Ying smiled: Thank you, I want you to break the bank.

Mrs. Jin smiled and said, "Hey, it's a little bit interesting." Then, sit down in a chair next to you. Xiaoying also sat on the chair next to her mother with her mother.

Hong Ying smiled: This is your eldest lady, how old is it?

Mrs. Jin smiled and said: Yes, yes, I am also 14 years old this year.

Hong Ying smiled and said: She looks so beautiful and quiet, but she has a mother-in-law?

Mrs. Jin smiled: Not yet, in the future, I have to work with Mrs. Liu to help pay attention to see if there is a suitable person.

Hong Ying smiled: Okay, hey, my second child is still unmarried. As a daughter-in-law to my family, I think it's quite compatible.

Haha, everyone had a great laugh.

Mrs. Jin said: Huhu, your second son, he has become a talent at a young age, and now he doesn't know which one in Nanxun Town. That's my family's Yingying high-match.

Hong Ying said with a smile: Look at what you say, they are all from the villagers, what is high and not high.

The words of her mother and Mrs. Liu made Xiao Ying very embarrassed, her face was red and white for a while, and her heart was pounding.

After sitting for a while, Mrs. Jin got up to say goodbye, and Hong Ying called the maid Qiu Ju to send her off.

Hong Ying said again: Mrs. Jin, let's go. Another serious way: The eldest lady, then you go back and talk to your master.

Mrs. Jin laughed and said: Don't worry, there is no problem.