The Yuan family was scolded so badly by the Chu family that they couldn't even enter the yard and returned home in disgrace.
But looking at the lifeless Yuan Bao lying on the hospital bed, my heart was about to clench together. This was the only incense left in Lao Yuan's family, and I couldn't just give up so easily.
The Chu family only regarded what happened that day as an episode. They didn't care what the Yuan family thought. If they dared to come again, they would fight them out.
In early March, Yuan Shuang's nine-month pregnancy finally kicked in. In addition to the two midwives Qian found in the village, Chu Ping also invited Grandpa Shen and Mother Shen over again.
Yuan Shuang struggled in the house for nearly two hours before she finally gave birth to a son and a daughter. Mother Shen asked the two midwives to carry the children and clean them up, while she stayed to take care of Yuan Shuang carefully.
The two midwives were very willing. Unlike the Zhang family, they were relatives of the master's family. They came here to earn money. They successfully gave birth to a pair of twins. This was a great happy event. The two would be delivered later. It is only right that the little golden boy and beautiful girl tidy up and say a few auspicious words to get more reward money.
After a while, the two little guys were wrapped in quilts by the midwife, took them out, and handed them to the Chu family who were already anxious outside.
The midwife who was holding the male baby quickly jumped in front and came to the front of everyone with a smile. She was no longer smiling at all. Just now, the two of them were in the back room, arguing over who was holding the male baby, and looked red-faced.
If Mother Shen hadn't heard something wrong in her voice and said a few words in the past, she might not have finished yet.
"Congratulations, my wife has given birth to a golden boy and a beautiful girl. Both babies are very healthy. The boy is the elder brother. Look at his nose and eyes. He has the face of an official. He will be a promising person in the future!"
Another midwife also hurriedly came over and congratulated with a smile: "Well, these two babies are both handsome. The female baby will be the beauties of these ten miles and eight villages from now on. I'm afraid the young talents in this village will be... I’m going to break through the threshold of your house!”
Chu Ping's family got a pair of twins, a boy and a girl. During the delivery, neither the adults nor the baby had any problems. This is simply a great joy.
Regardless of who came to congratulate, Mrs. Qian and Mrs. Yu were eager to give some money, let alone the midwife they invited.
"That's great, that's great. Thanks to you two, I lend you your good words! Chu Ping, my mother-in-law, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and get some more wedding money for the two midwives. I really need to thank you very much. Both of them!"
The words "Midwife" immediately made the two of them even more excited. This is not an honorific title that any midwife in the local area can afford.
The two of them successfully delivered the Chu family's twin twins today. From now on, they will be the two of them. I'm afraid they will be merciless in the delivery job.
When he looked at the big red seal that Mr. Qian took out, he grinned almost to his ears, and even tried his best to say auspicious words, such as the fairy boy descending to the earth, looking good and looking good, and everything he could think of. After saying it again and again, he left Chu Ping's yard with a smile on his face.
The villagers had already expected that Chu Ping's daughter-in-law was about to give birth when they saw Chu Ping going out to look for a midwife like crazy. When they saw the two midwives coming out of Chu Ping's house happily, they approached her with good news. I made some inquiries beforehand.
"Look at you two, did Chu Ping's wife give birth successfully?"
Before the two of them could respond, another person joked: "He must be a kid. The Chu family must have given him a lot of rewards. Look how happy they are!"
The midwife patted the big red seal in her hand and shook it again. Just before she left the house, Shen Luzhu handed over a basket of happy eggs and said with a proud smile: "Then you only guessed half of it right!"
"Half? What do you mean?"
The matchmaker continued to say proudly: "After giving so many things, how can a son get anything? The two of us delivered a pair of twins to the Chu family. Both adults and children have tails, and there is no problem at all!"
"Hey! This is such a great joy!"
"No wonder Chu Ping's wife's belly is so big. It turns out there are two inside!"
Giving birth to a woman is inherently dangerous, and with the current medical conditions and environment, it is even more dangerous.
In a lifetime, it is not uncommon for one body to die and two lives to be born, let alone twins. In the eyes of some superstitious villagers, this is a great good omen. .
Everyone in the village who heard about it immediately ran to Chu Ping's house to express their congratulations, and then asked for a few wedding eggs from the Chu family to feel happy.
Chu Ping became busy in the following days. The most important task was to take care of Yuan Shuang during his confinement period, followed by the three baptisms, the full moon banquet and so on.
Chu Ping not only had to hold these ceremonies, but they also had to hold them in a big way. His wife gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and he just had to go around shouting with a loudspeaker. He really wanted the whole world to know!
The elders in the family were no less excited than Chu Ping, and they all agreed: "This is a big happy event, it should be done, it should be done!"
The daughters-in-law of the Chu family's two houses have given birth to Lin'er one after another. Recently, they have hired a lot of masons to build houses in the backyard of the Chu family's old house. I guess the business is getting better and better. The villagers can't help but murmur in private, why is this happening? All good things happened to Chu.
Yes, Mr. Chu's family also murmured in their hearts. They were all named Chu. Why did they end up being kicked out of the village? They were often ostracized by people in this new residence, but over there they could Good things keep coming, why?
Since Ding An and Jiang Juan confirmed their feelings for each other, the relationship between Ding An and the Chu family has become even closer.
When Chu Yi's family was having an event, because he only invited his own relatives and friends, Ding An was afraid that going by himself would embarrass everyone, so he only asked Jiang Juan to bring gifts.
Now that the two of them have made their minds clear, Chu Ping is having a grand event again, so there is no reason for Ding An to be absent. During the third day, he accompanies Jiang Juan and his sister to Chu Ping's yard with a smile on his face.
He had already thought about the relationship between the two. Since Jiang Juan said she wanted to change, he would accompany her. He could stay with her until the day she said she was willing.
The baptism ceremony went smoothly, and when it was over, Ding An found him, hugging Zheng Zheng, helping Chu Ping see off the guests who were celebrating the occasion.
"There is something I need to remind you of. I should have told Chu Ping directly, but he is too busy today and thought it would be the same if I told you first."
Ding An's identity made Chu Yi suddenly have some bad premonitions, but it would be understandable if his family was tricked behind his back because of business or the two houses. What could happen to his cousin? Ding An needs to specially remind him.
He said sternly: "There are so many people here and it's very chaotic. Why don't Brother Ding go to our yard next door?"
The three of them notified Qian and returned to the west wing of the Chu family's old house in advance. The young couple also learned the general story of the matter from Ding An's mouth. It was really unexpected that the Yuan family actually went to the government and said that the Chu family was strong. He robbed civilian girls and abducted the daughter of their Yuan family!
Shen Luzhu really didn't expect that the Yuan family was still making trouble behind his back, and even went directly to the government: "Are they crazy?"
"That day, when I heard them playing drums and complaining, they mentioned that they were the Chu family from Kaoshan Village, so I took a closer look and questioned them carefully, and found out that they were talking about Chu Ping.
They said that Yuan Shuang was very willful and would pack up her bags and run away from home if she didn't like her. They kept looking for someone but couldn't find him.
I just heard a few days ago that I was actually married to the Chu family from the mountain village. When I came to ask for my daughter, I was beaten up and thrown out by the Chu family. I had no other choice, so I went to the Yamen to drum and complain.
I have met Chu Ping and his wife several times, but they don’t look like what the Yuan family said. After the Yuan family left, I went to the county magistrate alone and told them that I knew Chu Ping and those who had doubts. The place was mentioned. "
"Then what does the magistrate say?"
"The county magistrate ordered us to secretly investigate the Yuan family. However, because I have some friendship with you, I need to avoid suspicion in the Yuan family's investigation, so I did not participate. However, several days have passed now, so I guess it must be There is progress."
Shen Luzhu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "What the Yuan family told are all lies and they cannot stand up to the investigation. As long as what they said is found to be inconsistent with the facts, the accusation of robbing civilian girls will be self-defeating. "
Chu Yi also breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "You still robbed a common girl, you've heard too much!"
Unexpectedly, Ding An said, "That being said, you don't understand that beating the drum to complain about injustice is different from going to the county government office to report a case. As soon as the grievance drum sounds outside the government office, needless to say, the person beating the drum will be punished first." After ten sticks are applied, the grievances can be stated. In addition, the yamen must also bring both parties to the case to the court and have a public trial in front of all the people."
Chu Yi said clearly: "That's A Ping and his siblings. They have to go to the county government office and end up in this situation no matter what."
Ding An nodded: "That's true, but there's no need to worry about things they haven't done. They have to believe that the magistrate will return their innocence. I don't know who the Yuan family was deceived into redressing their grievances. , when they heard that they were going to be beaten first, they kept yelling something, but they didn’t say they were going to be beaten. I guess they didn’t prepare anything, so they went to the county government office, and the brothers in the government office went to check out their little bit of trouble. Son, it’s not an easy task.”
But even so, Shen Luzhu couldn't help but feel a little worried: "Brother Ding, does he know when the county magistrate plans to go to court for trial? Xiaoshuang has just given birth. If she goes through such trouble before she is even out of confinement, I'm afraid it won't be possible." Okay. Besides, the Yuan family is really annoying."
Ding An was a little embarrassed. If Shen Luzhu hadn't mentioned it, he really wouldn't have thought of this: "Although the date has not been decided yet, it probably won't be delayed for too long. In this case, I will go back and inquire with my brothers first. We have a good idea of how far it has come."
Chu Yi cupped his hands and thanked him: "Then there is Brother Laoding. We will discuss this matter later with A Ping and the elders in the family."
