The Confucian culture was particular about embracing grandchildren and not children. In the traditional sense, it was a strict father and a benevolent ancestor. As a father, he must strictly discipline his own son. As the saying goes, it is the father's fault to raise and not teach. A father must strictly discipline his son, but when it comes to his own grandchildren, he would be unreasonably tolerant and kind. It was as if he had poured all the fatherly love that he did not have time to give to his grandchildren.
After thousands of years of imperceptible influence, this custom had already permeated into the entire Chinese society. The old loved the young. They would scold and beat their sons and were very strict. However, they were very good to their grandchildren. They could not wait to hug their grandchildren and watch them grow up day by day. No matter how majestic the general or the prime minister was, when facing their grandchildren, they would all be unreasonably soft.
According to the current childbearing age, after forty years of age, one could actually prepare to become a grandfather. It was indeed time to become a grandfather. It was rare to see people like Xiao Wenkui who only prepared to become a grandfather in his fifties. The pressure on the four sons of the Xiao Family was not small. Although the youngest brother was about to become a father, the pressure on the three older brothers was getting bigger and bigger.
"Father, fourth brother is not here. Let's go and see fourth sister-in-law. It should be about time for her to give birth, right?"
Xiao Rulan proposed to visit Yang Caiyun and fulfill her duty as a big brother. Xiao Wenkui also agreed and casually said, "There's something I need to tell you. Father isn't sure about it either. Last night, the two doctors who are taking care of your fourth sister-in-law's body told father that the babies in your fourth sister-in-law's belly might be twins.
"Twins?!"
Xiao Rulan and Xiao Ruhui were shocked. Their wives, Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Wang, covered their mouths, but their eyes were filled with surprise and envy.
"It's just a possibility, but not a certainty. There is no way to confirm that it's twins. However, this preparation must be done. Otherwise, if after one is born, there is still one that we are not prepared for, then it will be terrible. Father told them to prepare the medicinal ingredients and be ready to deliver your sister-in-law at any time. Seeing that the day is getting closer, father's heart is in a mess. I am really worried, just like when your mother gave birth to you brothers.
Aiya, giving birth to a child is like walking in front of the gates of hell. I don't know how many women have directly entered the gates of hell and never returned. Your mother giving birth to the four of you is really a great merit to our Xiao Family. It's a pity that your mother passed away early, and father has always felt that I owe her. Therefore, the four of you brothers absolutely cannot owe your wives who gave birth to your children. Do you understand? "
Seizing this rare opportunity, Xiao Wenkui was also educating his sons about character. This was not wrong at all. The reason why the four sons of the Xiao Family could stand firmly in the army was because each of them had their own achievements. This was inseparable from Xiao Wenkui's family education. The sons who liked to be brave would learn martial arts, and the children who preferred to be gentle would learn the art of war, reading, and writing. Everyone had their own focus, and he taught them according to their aptitude. Moreover, he did not forget to give the children a good character education.
This kind of education and this kind of father had created the Xiao Family's four sons to be loyal and good.
Right now, Yang Caiyun's nerves were more sensitive, and she was more nervous. Even the slightest movement would make her nervous. Before giving birth, she had heard too many things, which made her worry about whether she could successfully complete the task of carrying on the family line for her husband. She even began to worry about some trivial things.
Fortunately, after Xiao Rulan and Xiao Ruhui came, the appearance and company of the two sisters-in-law eased Yang Caiyun's nervousness a little. In addition, her husband would be returning home today, which more or less comforted Yang Caiyun.
Putting aside the warmth of the family gathering together for the moment, Xiao Ruxun, who was not far away from Beijing, was already anxious to return home. Looking at the walls of the capital that he had not seen for several months, he missed his father and his beloved wife, and the nervousness of his wife about to give birth. This made Xiao Ruxun wish that he could grow a pair of wings and fly over the walls of the capital to return home. Of course, if he really grew a pair of wings, the world would be in chaos.
Song Yingchang, who had just finished an emergency discussion with the officials of the Ministry of Rites about the triumphal return ceremony later, came to Xiao Ruxun's side. Seeing Xiao Ruxun looking at a certain direction in the capital, he knew that Xiao Ruxun was worried about his family, especially his wife who was about to give birth. As an experienced person, Song Yingchang kindly patted Xiao Ruxun's shoulder. "Ji Xin, relax.
"Ji Xin, relax. You're a husband, a man, and the child's father. You have to steady yourself, you have to stay calm. Women can panic, but you can't. That's right, the feeling of being a father for the first time is indeed very strange. This old man felt the same way back then. When my eldest son was born, this old man was so nervous that he couldn't even sleep well. When he held my eldest son, this old man was so happy that he jumped three feet high. Although decades have passed, it still feels like yesterday."
Xiao Ruxun took a deep breath and said, "I'm also worried. After all, I left the capital for Liaodong as soon as my wife was pregnant. When my wife was about to give birth, I rushed back. I couldn't share the hardships of being pregnant with my wife for ten months, and I always felt that I owed her."
"It's good that you have this intention. It's not easy for a woman to give birth. I've lived for so many years, and I've heard of women dying in childbirth more than once. Many of my colleagues' womenfolk have even experienced such dangers. Even the families of officials are like this, let alone the women of the common people. Now that I think about it, we men can stand in this world because our mothers risked their lives for us.
Don't worry, Ji Xin, you're a lucky person. This time, you've returned in triumph, bringing with you the prestige of a great victory. No one dares to cause trouble. With you here, nothing will happen. You can go home after the triumphal return ceremony. There's still time. "
Xiao Ruxun suddenly thought of a saying he had heard before.
"Mr. Song, I've heard before that the Qi of War will clash with the Qi of Pregnancy. I've just come back from the war. Is it not good for the child?"
Xiao Ruxun didn't believe in these sayings before, but he was confused because of his concern. At this time, if praying to God could help Yang Caiyun give birth smoothly and the child would be safe, he was willing to convert to Buddhism.
Song Yingchang looked at Xiao Ruxun's young face and laughed.
"At this moment, I can see that you're still a young boy. You were unbelievably calm on the battlefield, but at this time, you really look like a young man who worries about his wife and child. Good, good! This is a young man. Otherwise, I'll think that I've met a prematurely aged person. Hahahaha! "
Xiao Ruxun rolled his eyes and looked worriedly in the direction of home. His mind had already flown to home and to the side of his beloved wife.
"By the way, Ji Xin, the Emperor has withdrawn the summons of the three kings. It seems that the Emperor and Wang Xijue have admitted defeat."
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