allonlinenovel Chapter 127 Tell the Truth
Chapter 127 Tell the Truth
Shen Lingzhu didn't know that her grandfather had already found out about the experience of her and her uncle beating up Master Cai.
As soon as she entered the hall, she heard her grandmother laughing in the inner room, "You two are so lucky! You've just had your bowels cleaned and your milk is flowing. Look how happy you are eating."
Then, the voice of the senior sister came again: "Daoist Master Zhiyuan did not prescribe medicine because you need to feed your younger brothers and sisters. He only asked for simple qi-tonifying medicinal food.
Aunt, it's true that your delivery went smoothly this time, but giving birth to twins at such an advanced age has strained your body to the limit."
"So?" Mrs. Hu waited for her next words.
Shen Miaozhu ignored the look her grandmother gave her and said bluntly, "For the sake of your health and future longevity, would you mind hiring a wet nurse for your younger brother and sister?"
"Okay." Mrs. Hu knew that she was really doing this for her own good, so she responded very straightforwardly. Even though she was producing milk to feed the baby, she actually felt that she could not sustain feeding two babies at the same time.
As for not being affectionate towards children who were not raised by her, she simply didn't believe it. As long as she educated them well, she would be affectionate towards anyone. The big and small bamboos were ready-made examples.
It is common for women from prominent families in the capital to have wet nurses after getting married and having children, and I haven't seen many of them become unclose to their mothers because of this.
So she said straightforwardly, "It's better to invite two, and they can't be from the same village."
When Shen Miaozhu nodded, Grandma Qi was still thinking about the child's aunt, who was a person with a plan in mind. Only when the mother was good could the child be good.
So she suggested: "Don't look for a wet nurse nearby, go to the outskirts of the county and find two suitable ones.
First, it saves people from gossiping, and second, it’s close to the city, so the food is basically good and the milk is good.”
"Can't we look for it directly in the county town?" Shen Lingzhu pushed the door open and walked in.
Grandma told him to close the door quietly and walk away, "You let a city dweller come to our place halfway up the mountain, you're just asking for trouble.
Even if we offer three times the price, some people still think the village ones are not up to par."
"That's right, Auntie is very thoughtful.
I wonder if you have any way to find a wet nurse?" When Hu was in the capital, she had often seen people like this who were not very good but bullied newcomers just because they were old residents.
Grandma said she didn't recognize him, but one of her son's friends sold meat in the county town, and his wife had a wide circle of friends.
Shen Lingzhu looked at her senior sister and asked after getting her consent, "Grandma, are you talking about the wealthy He family?"
Grandma noticed that Mrs. Hu was a little listless and was about to end the conversation quickly. "No, it was another man named Zheng. His wife is very straightforward."
"But they are in the process of a divorce lawsuit." As soon as Shen Lingzhu said this, both Mrs. Hu, who was patting the two sleeping children beside her, and the grandmother who was pouring water, immediately became alert.
Shen Lingzhu told the two elders all the information he had gained from his several trips to the city.
The ups and downs, the euphemism... oh no, it was about grudges and sorrow, which left the two elders stunned.
Shen Miaozhu, who was completely ignored, quietly brought out the things to be washed, thinking that if her junior sister went on stage to tell stories, the seats would definitely be full.
She thought that when it came to finding a wet nurse, she should ask Taoist Master Xuan Lingzi if there was anyone suitable. At least the Taoist Master knew the recommended person's health condition in detail.
In the kitchen, the father and son, who had cooked eggs, originally wanted to wait for Xiao Zhuzi and discussed with her about teaching her boxing every few days. Unexpectedly, it was Da Zhuzi who came back.
Grandpa asked: "What does your aunt want to eat?"
"I don't have much of an appetite. I'll make some red bean porridge and then go see if my uncle has caught any fish." Shen Miaozhu picked two things to replenish qi and blood.
Uncle Huang Zongqi noticed her fatigue, asked her to sit down and said, "I'll go find him, you take a rest.
Dazhuzi, I'll ask your sister-in-law to help tomorrow." Taking care of one new mother and baby is tiring enough, and now there are two little ones.
He didn't even count Shen Lingzhu, the little laborer.
"No need." Grandpa and Shen Miaozhu spoke at the same time. He said, "From today on, your mother will stay and help for a month."
"That's fine." Huang Zongqi thought about how Mrs. Hu had taken good care of his sister after she gave birth, so he didn't object.
Shen Miaozhu hesitated: "Is it okay?"
Before, she had discussed with Aunt Jiu and asked her for help, but unexpectedly, Third Grandma fell ill again in recent days and Aunt Jiu was unable to stay for a long time.
Grandpa said: "Why not? Your parents are not around, and grandma lives here to take care of you two. Who can say anything?
If anyone has any opinions, please come and speak up."
His decision made Shen Huai put his mind at ease. He was determined to toast the old man three times during the meal.
Grandma Qi's stay was a real help. After nightfall, the two little kids slept lightly and Shen Miaozhu woke them up several times.
Of course Shen Lingzhu also stood up, but she really didn't dare to hold him, so she could only lend a hand from the side.
Fortunately, the experienced grandmother helped them avoid being in a panic.
But raising a child can be very interesting sometimes, it really is different every day.
The two little ones were obviously red and soft, but within a few days, the red color faded and their natural baby white color was revealed.
Shen Lingzhu especially likes to smile at the two people who only say "oh oh".
On this day, two women introduced by Taoist Master Xuan Lingzi came to report.
Their own children are all over six months old, and they are strong and healthy with plenty of milk.
After finding out that both families lived less than ten miles away, Mrs. Hu promised them that they could take turns going home to see the child every three days.
The two women were naturally grateful. Which mother would not feel sorry for her own child?
With them around, Shen Lingzhu could finally relax and focus more on Grape Valley.
After several previous cleanups, the fruit field has been basically straightened out, and the grape vines have been slightly elevated, making it much easier to cut the grape bunches.
By mid-September, all the grapes in the entire grape vineyard had been collected by the Shen family and covered with sugar for fermentation.
At the same time, the grapes made for the first time can be opened and filtered.
Shen Lingzhu nervously opened the lid with her senior sister, and a sweet smell of fruit juice could be smelled faintly.
"Don't smell of alcohol?" Shen Xianzhu took off the cloth from his face and sniffed hard.
Grandma also looked closer, but she saw the color in the wine jar clearly, and then looked seriously at the two bamboos.
Shen Lingzhu said: "After filtering, it needs to be fermented a second time.
Second sister, when is the best time to consume it?
"One hundred days." Shen Miaozhu fished out the grape skins from the jar, and then scooped out a ladle of wine that was not juice. The light purple color looked quite beautiful.
Shen Huai had drunk it before, and he nodded and said, "It's this color."
Shen Miaozhu first put the soup into bowls for grandma and him to taste, and then began to filter it with a cloth.
Shen Lingzhu followed her step by step. Seeing her grandmother frown as she drank, she asked, "Is it not sour?"
“It’s not sour, just like Xianzhu said, it doesn’t taste like alcohol.
It's like the grape juice we squeeze out, sweet but a little bitter." Grandma said truthfully.
Shen Miaozhu said: "It seems that there was not enough sugar in the first batch."
“Let grandma try the filtered version.
Uncle, how do you feel?" Shen Lingzhu asked about his uncle's experience.