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A family of four, living a peaceful life...
Under the careful nurturing of the family, the little ones gradually shed their wrinkled skin, becoming tender and plump, melting everyone's hearts with their adorable appearance.
Due to physical damage, Liu Qingxi's health had been recovering slowly over the past month with nourishing soups and broths. Although not as strong as before childbirth, the doctor assured that with more time for recuperation, she would be fine.
At this moment, both babies could open their eyes and play for a while, their bright eyes sparkling with curiosity. In this blissful and tranquil time, the family prepared to celebrate the twins' full moon banquet.
Even before the children were born, the Wen Family had begun making arrangements for the full moon celebration, determined to host a grand feast and share this joy with Kid.
Days prior, the family busied themselves with preparations. This time, they decided to hold a banquet at home. Although they could have opted for a restaurant to make things easier, Yang Yichen was no longer in office and had more free time to add some festive cheer to the household.
Finally, the day of the full moon banquet arrived. The house was filled with a joyful atmosphere, and everyone wore smiles as they busily prepared for the upcoming festivities.
In the yard, a temporary kitchen had been set up early on. A chef from the largest restaurant in the capital was skillfully wielding a large spatula, sweating profusely.
Underneath the erected tent, rows of crimson tables were arranged, with maids serving fruits and desserts first.
The Wen Family personally oversaw everything, ensuring that every detail of the banquet was perfect.
As the sun rose higher in the sky, the Wen Family changed into formal attire and began welcoming guests at the door.
Most of those invited were villagers from Ten Li Pu who had come to the capital, along with several close colleagues of Yang Yichen and neighbors.
Whether common folk or esteemed ladies, the Wen Family treated everyone with equal respect.
"You're here, Aunt! Come in quickly."
The first to arrive were Zhang Wuliang's daughter-in-law Liu and the women from Liu Laosi and Liu Laowu's families. They changed into new clothes, carrying baskets, and entered the courtyard with smiles on their faces.
"Congratulations! To have twins at once, what a blessing!" Liu said with a smile.
Zhang echoed, "Qingxi has suffered so much before; from now on, she should start enjoying life."
Perhaps this meant that she had endured all the hardships in her life beforehand, and the future would be smoother.
"Thank you, thank you! Come in quickly!" Wen Family said, grinning from ear to ear.
Every congratulatory remark made her feel sweeter than honey.
At this moment, in the room, Liu Qingxi had finally finished her month of confinement. She scrubbed herself vigorously several times; after a month without a bath, she felt utterly filthy.
Moreover, it was summer, and the high temperatures made it worse. After giving birth, her body was weak, and she couldn't have ice in the room. The month had been excruciating.
There were two occasions when Yang Yichen couldn't refuse her request and helped her wipe down.
Stepping out of the bath barrel, she felt lighter all over. The sensation of grime on her body had been unbearable, along with the bland taste in her mouth; she couldn't eat anything.
"Hurry up! Bring me something delicious!" Liu Qingxi exclaimed, feeling as if her mouth was turning bland as a bird's beak.
With the celebration for the baby's full moon today, they were likely very busy and might not have time to eat.
Spring Rain cheerfully carried a plate of delicious food, saying, "Madam, I know you wanted to eat this. The son-in-law had it prepared for you; he is truly thoughtful."
She then playfully glanced at Liu Qingxi with a teasing expression.
Even though Old Man had an elderly wife, she still felt a bit embarrassed being teased by her maid. "Spring Rain, it seems like you're thinking about getting married. Do you want me to introduce someone to you?"
Upon hearing this, Spring Rain turned red and stomped her foot. "Sister, how could you say that?" She pouted and put down the things she was holding, feeling shy as she walked away.
Honestly, while she enjoyed teasing Liu Qingxi, when it came to herself, she felt quite embarrassed. Being at the age of youthful infatuation and having someone she liked made her even more flustered.
Liu Qingxi laughed heartily, taking a big piece of meat and putting it in her mouth while watching the maid flee in embarrassment.
Once she finished tidying up, the sun was already high in the sky. The two children were whining about being hungry. She fed them, dressed them in bright red belly bands, hung peace charms around their necks, and kissed them affectionately.
"You two little rascals."
To be honest, the two little treasures ate more than ever. Fortunately, her health was good enough to handle it for now, but she suspected that as time went on, they would need even more food.
However, having lived in her previous life, she knew that breast milk was best for children’s health, especially during the first six months. So as long as she could manage it, she wanted to nurse them herself.
When the time came that there simply wasn't enough to eat, she would think of other solutions.
At that moment, the Wen Family walked in from outside. "How's it going? Are you ready?"
Edge walked over to the bed and approached the two little treasures. "How are you? Are you full?" He couldn't help but kiss their soft little faces twice.
The cuteness was irresistible, melting her heart with charm.
Liu Qingxi smiled and, together with the Wen Family, each held a child and brought them out to meet the guests.
At this moment, the courtyard was bustling with voices, filled with guests who had come to congratulate them. Even Maple Lane in front was lined with long tables, all occupied by people.
Although it was Great Xia, Liu Qingxi felt that washing the children with cold water was not good for their health, so today was just a symbolic gesture.
She placed the children's feet in warm water for a moment, and at that time, several close women came forward one by one.
"May the baby grow up healthy."
"May both children have bright futures and excel in both literature and martial arts."
"Best wishes..."
All the blessings were graciously accepted; as long as they were sincere, they welcomed them.
In addition, several members of the Zhang family presented their gifts—some peace charms, some silver coins, and other items—placing them in the basin to express their blessings and love for the children.
At this time, the four midwives who had assisted in the delivery were overjoyed, unable to contain their smiles.
Why? Because these gifts would eventually be for them, the midwives who brought the children into this world.
Adding to that were the generous rewards from the Wen Family of one hundred taels of silver each, which was nearly enough for them to earn a living for half a year. With today's washing ceremony, it equated to a year's worth of earnings.
At that moment, the two kids opened their big, watery eyes and curiously looked at the unfamiliar faces in front of them.
Their tired heads turned to survey the surroundings, which amused everyone.
"Is that how you recognize people? Look, look, look at me!" Liu Qinglian, as an aunt, excitedly gazed at the two kids, as if it were a great honor for them to see her.
Liu Qingju was not to be outdone: "Quick, look at me, look at me!"
The two girls instantly lightened the atmosphere, and the kids alternated their attention between them.
When they saw Yang Yichen walking through the crowd, their smiles blossomed brightly.
"Oh wow, you know this is your daddy? So smart!" Liu remarked, clearly amazed. "None of our kids were this clever at this age."
"Exactly! When our kids were this big, they were just silly and only knew how to eat and sleep. It took them months to even recognize people."
It's truly infuriating how some parents have such outstanding and intelligent children. The two kids looked like dolls from a New Year painting and were so clever; it was incredibly enviable.
Hearing such praise, how could they not be happy? The Wen Family felt proud as they navigated through the crowd with their eldest child.
Finally, perhaps feeling tired, the two kids yawned in unison and slowly closed their eyes, drifting off to sleep.
Yang Yichen stepped forward to take charge: "Thank you all for your support and blessings. The kids are tired now, so we'll take them inside."
"Go on then, they've been playing for so long; they must be exhausted. Let's all head to the front."
To avoid disturbing the Presidents' rest, they consciously went to the front to drink, not making a fuss in the backyard.
Liu Qingxi also returned to his room afterward; standing for so long made him a bit tired.
In the front, several colleagues of Ning Hong, who were close to Yang Yichen, kept urging him to drink: "You can't leave without drinking more today. We've been married for so long, and we still can't compare to you. You can handle two at a time; that's impressive."
"Yeah, yeah! No getting drunk means no going home!"
As a man, this was something to be proud of.
Hearing such praise, Yang Yichen rarely showed a smile.
After the full moon celebration, the household returned to its usual calm. One notable change was Liu Laowu's child, who was now almost a year old. Ever since seeing his two nephews, he wanted to come over and play.
Sure enough, Zhao came over again with the child.
When Liu Laowu's family returned after the New Year with the village group, they came along too.
After all, their daughter was in the capital, and their best friend Liu Laosi's family was also there; they couldn't stay in the village any longer.
Fortunately, the child had grown a bit and could be taken out, so they came over.
The kid was chubby and looked just like Liu Laowu, babbling incomprehensible words.
As soon as Zhao entered, he felt embarrassed: "Qingxi, our little rascal starts crying as soon as he sees those two kids. I came again and feel quite embarrassed."
"Aunt Wu, what is there to be embarrassed about? I welcome you here. With two kids at home, there aren't many people to talk to. Besides, having a tiger around is so obedient and fun."
Liu Laowu's son, named Tiger, symbolizes their hope that he grows up strong and healthy like a tiger.
As soon as the Kid heard his name mentioned, he quickly crawled over to Liu Qingxi, eagerly asking for a hug.
Liu Qingxi picked up the sturdy Kid: "Oh dear, you've gotten heavier again; you really are a little tiger."
Zhao laughed: "Isn't that just how it is? He eats so much and can't stop. At this rate, he'll become a little chubby!"
Indeed, that was her concern; being too overweight isn't good.
Liu Qingxi shook her head: "Aunt Wu, don't worry. It won't happen. You and Fifth Uncle aren't overweight, so the child won't be either. He'll grow taller as he gets older."
There is some basis for weight; it seems to be related to genetics.
Although Liu Qingxi's explanation was unclear to her, she was somewhat convinced.
In fact, even if the child were quite chubby, she couldn't bear to let him eat less. After all, he was her precious treasure after waiting for over ten years.
Hearing Liu Qingxi's words eased her worries significantly.
The two women chatted casually while Tiger squirmed in Liu Qingxi's arms. Before long, he grew bored and stretched out his arms to play with the twins.
Liu Qingxi gently placed him on the bed and sat beside him, watching as he played with the two others.
The tiger simply lay on the bed, watching and occasionally mumbling a few incomprehensible words.
At that moment, the eldest opened his eyes and responded with some incoherent sounds, as if he could understand.
The two children communicated in their own language, which amused Liu Qingxi.
"You guys really understand, huh!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the second child woke up and instantly joined the discussion. The three children created a lively scene filled with joy.
"Aunt Wu, if you want me to come over, you should come more often. Look how much these two enjoy playing with the tiger."
Perhaps this is the world of children—pure and innocent.
Zhao nodded in agreement, noting that the tiger didn't seem to like playing with kids his own age.
Then, the two mothers from different age groups engaged in a deep discussion about their children's issues, without any distinction between elder and younger; they simply shared their perspectives as mothers.
After a while, Zhao sighed, "Your tiger is almost a year old. Other kids at this age can usually call for their parents or stand up. But what about him? In just over ten days, he'll be one year old and still can't do anything."
It was worrying; she even questioned whether there was something wrong with her child.
Liu Qingxi patted her hand. "Aunt Wu, you're just overthinking it and being too anxious. There's nothing to worry about. Boys typically start talking later; it's not unusual. And as for walking, starting too early isn't good either since their bones are still soft. If they walk too soon, it can be bad for their health.
Once he gets a bit older and starts learning to walk, he'll do so steadily. So your worries are unnecessary."
But Zhao was still worried. Perhaps it was because this child had come into the world with great difficulty. She and Liu Laowu were always on edge, afraid that something might happen to him.
Even when he needed to relieve himself, they would carefully observe to see if there were any issues. For the past few days, she had been troubled by the child's walking, making her increasingly anxious and close to breaking down.
Liu Qingxi didn't know how to comfort her because Zhao cared too much.
However, there is no mother who does not love her child, and no mother who does not worry about her child's health.
Just as the two fell into silence over this issue, the three children playing on the bed began a heated discussion.
Then, a clear voice came from the tiger: "Brother!"
As if fearing that Liu Qingxi and Zhao wouldn't understand, he emphasized again: "Brother!" pointing at the twins lying down.
Liu Qingxi and Zhao exchanged glances.
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