Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1093 - 461: Birth (Part 2)

Yuehuan heard the news and her mouth opened as wide as a chicken egg. Even in modern times, the probability of having triplets is very small; of course, fertility drugs are excluded from this kind: "I wonder if these three kids look exactly the same." Yuehuan was truly curious.

Hong Mei shook her head and said, "Not sure! But we’ll find out when we go see during the third-day ceremony."

Yueyao gave birth to three sons at once. This news created quite a stir in the Capital City. Some said An Zhichen was lucky, while others said Yueyao was lucky. While everyone was discussing, they also noticed Yueyao’s close relationship with Mingzhu; one had twins, the other three sons. To say it’s a coincidence, it’s too much of a coincidence. Many believed there’s definitely some secret behind it.

Yueyao was the mother who had just given birth, so even if people wanted to see her, they couldn’t. But Mingzhu hadn’t just given birth, so everyone flocked to Mingzhu.

Mingzhu suffered bitterly but couldn’t tell the truth to everyone. Mingzhu was a superstitious person, as she had said to Yueyao and Xiang Wei that sharing too much luck might bring loss of one’s own luck. Not to mention, if the news leaked out, Yueyao would be in trouble.

Looking at the Picture of Guanyin for Blessing with Children hanging on the headboard, Mingzhu worried that people might notice it and wanted to take it down, but Niu Yanghui refused.

Mingzhu said angrily, "I’m not hiding it, just moving it. If this spreads and people know about it, it will bring great trouble to Yueyao." If the ladies of the Capital City found out about the effectiveness of Yueyao’s Guanyin picture, they might devour Yueyao alive. To prevent this, Mingzhu thought it was better to be cautious.

Niu Yanghui, unable to resist Mingzhu, moved the picture.

Yueyao wasn’t aware of the trouble outside; after giving birth, she slept until daylight the next day.

Yueyao remembered the three children, and upon opening her eyes, she said, "Bring the children over for me to see." This time felt completely different from the last. After giving birth to Kexin last time, she still had some energy, but this time, after having three kids, she was utterly exhausted.

The Imperial Physician had diagnosed twins, so Yueyao had prepared things for two, not three. Now, Xi Juan and others were working overtime to make clothes for the children.

Yueyao looked at the children wrapped in bright red swaddles and worriedly said, "Why are they so tiny?" The three children were the size of her palm, making her uneasy.

Nanny Hao laughed and said, "The Old Master has already invited Imperial Doctor Lu to check on the three boys. He said they have good foundation and will be plump and healthy with some days of care. Such happiness, they are in harmony with each other in thoughts."

Yueyao was relieved upon hearing this.

Nanny Hua brought Bird’s Nest Porridge.

Yueyao looked at the green porcelain bowl with entwined lotus, and said, "Prepare something to boost milk production for me." Since she was expecting twins, Yueyao thought she couldn’t feed them alone, and considered not breastfeeding herself, having already selected two wet nurses. But now, with three children, she decided not to hire wet nurses and to breastfeed herself.

Yueyao was healthy and could breastfeed, so Nanny Hua wouldn’t oppose. It’s best for children to be breastfed by their own mother to feel closer. Nanny Hua laughed and said, "Madam has slept for a whole day and night, having this porridge will be good to fill your stomach."

Yueyao finished the Bird’s Nest Porridge, glanced at the three children sleeping sweetly, and asked Xiang Wei, "How has Kexin been these two days?"

Xiang Wei replied with a smile, "Last night, Kexin was lulled to sleep by An Zhichen." Luckily, Kexin was close to An Zhichen, otherwise, it wouldn’t have been easy to get Xiao Kexin to sleep.

Xiao Kexin was brought over by Nanny Hao. Upon seeing Yueyao, she quickly cried out, "Mama, Mama..." Not having seen Yueyao for two days, Xiao Kexin was anxious.

Yueyao couldn’t move at the moment, and it hurt terribly when she tried. She laughed and pointed at the three little ones, saying, "Kexin, come take a look at your brothers."

Xiao Kexin, with her big round eyes, stared for a good while before saying, "Brothers..." She didn’t realize that in the future, she’d have to put in a lot of effort for these three little ones!

Yueyao spent some time with her daughter and sons before sleeping again.

The triplets were very weak, making An Zhichen worried about their health: "Yueyao, I think we shouldn’t have a big celebration for the third-day ceremony. The kids are so small; it wouldn’t be good if they caught cold." Even though the Imperial Physician’s diagnosis was positive, An Zhichen was still concerned. If there were no reference point, it’d be fine, but with Kexin as a comparison, the appearance of these little ones kept his mind unsettled.

Yueyao looked at the little ones and agreed with his sentiment, "Then let’s invite some familiar families for the ceremony."

With the third-day ceremony being kept simple, the triplets couldn’t express any opinion yet, so Mingzhu became the spokesperson, "Having three boys at once, if it were other families, they’d certainly make a grand celebration. You, however, keep it so quiet. I’m telling you, tomorrow people in the Capital City will say your three boys aren’t doing well."

Yueyao said in surprise, "What do you mean the people in the Capital City will say my sons aren’t doing well tomorrow? How come?"

Mingzhu laughed heartily, "You’ve already spread the news about having three boys. You don’t know that now the streets and alleys are discussing you, saying you have the formula for having sons. Just wait! Once you finish recuperating, those seeking the secret to having sons will crowd your doorstep."

Yueyao was embarrassed, "It’s not up to me to decide about having sons!" If a couple doesn’t have a good relationship, no matter how hard they try, they won’t have sons! 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Mingzhu gloated, "There’s no escaping this; since you’ve had three boys at once." Mingzhu herself had had complications during childbirth and needed half a year of recovery before attending social events. Despite that, she often got questioned about having the secret to having sons!

Yueyao laughed, "No worries, I’ll tell them you have the secret to having sons, that I got it from you." While she had birthed three at once, she still felt somewhat inferior compared to Mingzhu, as Mingzhu’s two births resulted in sons.

Mingzhu pursed her lips, "What do you know? You’re blessed with both a son and a daughter; you’re luckier than me." Mingzhu felt somewhat resentful; outside, she had a sense of superiority with others, but every comparison with Yueyao made her feel as if her superiority was thrown away to Guazhua Country.

Yueyao couldn’t stop laughing, "Don’t compare anymore; comparing back and forth will just lead to unsettling your good days." People’s desires are insatiable; only by cherishing what one has can they live happily.

Mingzhu laughed, "I know, you’re always preaching to me, treating me as if I’m a child!" She would only complain to Yueyao; doing so with others would surely get her criticized harshly.

With Mingzhu’s words earlier, Yueyao’s month of confinement at An Mansion involved closing doors and declining guests.