Children grow very fast and look like wrinkled monkeys when they are first born. Jiang Miao tapped her palm and she clenched it in her little fist.
Three days later, Erya's wrinkled skin was stretched open, and her pink skin slowly turned white. Shen Laoer and Xu had similar looks, and Erya had the advantage of being taller, with those bright black eyes. She has a beautiful nose and cherry lips, and there are dimples on her face when she smiles, which makes people feel hurt just by looking at them.
She doesn't like to cry, and laughs when anyone hugs her. Shen Lao Er loves this girl so much that he wishes he could reach for the stars and the moon. Everyone in the Shen family dislikes her, only the Xu family has been immersed in the loss of giving birth to a girl.
Happy events happened one after another in the family. Mrs. Zhang was very happy. She discussed it with Father Shen and decided to give Erya a bath. This was the first time in the old Shen family. Neither the elder brother nor the second son had enjoyed this treatment.
"We moved to the town, and Yingxue hasn't come to acknowledge us yet. I will go to Beijing after the Third Festival, and we won't be able to see each other for a year or two. Let's take advantage of this opportunity to get together."
After the daughter got married, she could only go back to her parents' home during the holidays to avoid objections from her husband's family. Shen Yingxue was married to a senior citizen, and Zhou Shui'an was a salesman with a small shop at home. Although the Shen family now looks down upon his little wealth, Zhou Shui'an was married at that time. My mother was picky and picky about Shen Yingxue, looking down on her in every way.
"It's all up to you."
Father Shen nodded, and the little granddaughter was born. Seeing the delicate and soft little girl growing up day by day, he also missed his daughter. He did not let her live a good life when she was a girl, but he also loved his daughter since she was a child. I don’t know how I’m doing at my in-laws’ house now.
During the third bath, the person who was thinking the most was Mrs. Xu. She always felt that she was sorry for not giving Shen Laoer a son.
"When I am out of confinement, we will have another one. I will definitely be able to give birth to a son this time."
Shen Laoer's mind suddenly woke up after he was about to fall asleep. The shadow of Xu's birth was too great, and he couldn't bear another one.
"It's enough for me to have a big Ya and Er Ya. You can take good care of yourself and stop thinking about your son."
"But...what if I don't have a son? Wouldn't this mean that my family will be destitute?"
Xu has three brothers. She has been taught since she was a child that only sons can carry on the family line, and daughters are losers. As a result, she also despises girls and wants to have a son.
"There are Dalang and Erlang. Aren't they all grandsons of the old Shen family?"
Shen Laoer is big-hearted and doesn't think there is any difference between his son and daughter. Da Ya is sensible and obedient, while Er Ya is pretty and cute, no better than a brat.
"But when we get old, there will be no one around to take care of you. I, an old woman, can't take care of you."
"I'll take care of you. Besides, when the time comes to find a wife for Erya, I'll save so much money from doing carpentry work in a month. I'll keep it for them, even if I don't marry."
"What nonsense are you talking about? How can a girl's family not get married?"
Seeing that Shen Laoer's words became more and more outrageous, Mrs. Xu was so angry that she twisted his arm. If she really couldn't get married and became an old girl, who would she cry to?
Three tables of full-moon wine were set up, and Mrs. Zhang invited two neighbor's daughters-in-law to help cook. Since the news of Shen Yan's passing the imperial examination spread, the neighbors who originally looked down on the Shen family came to fawn over her. Mrs. Zhang Don't refuse anyone who comes, entertain them in a friendly manner without offending anyone, and leave a good reputation in this small alley.
"Erya is getting prettier as she grows older. Her eyes are exactly the same as those of my sister-in-law. They are so sparkling." Jiang Miao held her in her arms and rocked her gently. Erya stared at her with her eyes open, and even pulled her hair with her little hands.
Mrs. Xu was suddenly praised, and she felt a little shy. When she was a girl, she was often praised for her beautiful eyes. After getting married, she worked hard day and night, but her appearance suddenly changed.
"If she were half as beautiful as you, I would burn incense."
Mrs. Xu's words were true. Jiang Miao was the most beautiful girl she had ever seen, and her body and charm did not look like those raised by a farmer.
"You and the third child should have a baby quickly. You both look good, so the baby will definitely be good-looking."
Jiang Miao was stunned. She and Shen Yanqing had a baby? Forget it.
In the original book, Shen Yanqing had no children. She wondered if there was a physical problem, Jiang Miao thought to herself.
"We are not in a hurry, the father-in-law exam is important."
She fooled her, but when she looked up, she saw Mrs. Xu smiling ambiguously, turning her head, and seeing Shen Yanqing standing at the door.
"Sister is here, mom will let you go."
"oh."
Jiang Miao's face turned red. She didn't know how much Shen Yanqing heard. It was obviously her trick, but it suddenly sounded like she was impatient to have a child.
Shen Yanqing was not close to the door. After all, his sister-in-law was in confinement and his brother-in-law wanted to avoid suspicion. Jiang Miao passed by him and almost tripped over the threshold without paying attention.
"Be careful, you are already a mother and you are still so careless."
His tone was teasing, and Jiang Miao glared at him fiercely. The young lady had a pink face and an angry look on her face. She didn't look like she was angry, but she looked like she was acting coquettishly.
Shen Yanqing covered his face with his hands, hiding the smile at the corner of his mouth.
Shen Yingxue came with her daughter. Zhou Ling was just three years old, and she was as round and round as a glutinous rice dumpling. Jiang Miao couldn't help but pinch her little face.
Zhou Ling looked at her doubtfully, tilted her head, and asked abruptly, "Are you the third aunt?"
"Yes, Ling'er still remembers me?"
The last time Shen Yingxue came back was during the Chinese New Year, and the original owner didn't even know her mother and daughter. It's been more than half a year, but she didn't expect Zhou Ling to still remember her.
"Third aunt is beautiful!" she said seriously, making everyone in the room laugh.
Jiang Miao was also laughing so hard, this little dumpling was still a beauty control.
Shen Yingxue is also happy that her daughter is smart and lovable, but her mother-in-law dislikes Ling'er as a girl and has a dark face all day long at home. The two of them have been holding back their grievances for a long time, and it was only after the third child was elected that her mother-in-law gave her a good look, and also Let her run to her parents' house more often.
Things are getting better for the Shen family now, and her mother looks much kinder, not to mention her several sisters-in-law, who not only look younger and cheerful, but also behave in a more generous manner than before. Especially Jiang Miao, who used to look down on her the most. , I don’t even give him a good look every time I come here, and I can’t even tell jokes like now.
Shen Yingxue's eyes were a little hot. She hadn't been so happy in a long time.
"This is for you to play with," Jiang Miao tied her newly made sachet to Zhou Ling. The two small fish embroidered on the sachet were so vivid that Zhou Ling fell in love with them at first sight.
"fish!"
"Yes, it's a fish. Does Ling'er like it?"
"I like it, thank you, aunt."
Zhou Ling's big eyes flickered, and she saluted gracefully, making everyone laugh out loud. She also had an incomprehensible expression on her face.
There was laughter and laughter in the hall, but there was a noise at the door.
"My mother-in-law, there is a happy event in this family, how could you forget to call me this old woman?"
Mrs. Liu's loud voice penetrated the corridor and entered the room, and Mrs. Wang's face suddenly turned pale.
