Golden Branch

Wang Heng took a nap. In the evening, she vaguely heard a child crying and woke up suddenly.

"Princess, are you awake? How are you feeling? Are you feeling unwell? Would you like the court doctor to take your pulse?"

Baizhi was guarding the bed. When she heard the noise, she hurried over and gently lifted the curtain.

"…The child is crying?"

Wang Heng slowly sat up and looked outside. She found that it was already dark and candles were already lit in the room.

She looked around and listened carefully.

"Don't worry, Princess. The little girl is just hungry. The wet nurse is feeding her!"

Bai Zhi reported back, and seeing Wang Heng trying to get up, she quickly reached out to support her.

Holding Bai Zhi's hand, Wang Heng slowly got out of bed.

I have to say that Wang Heng looks slim but is in good health.

After giving birth and sleeping for half a day, she was able to get out of bed normally.

"I'm going to see the child!"

Although the wet nurses, slaves, etc. were all hereditary servants of the Lou and Wang families, they were all carefully selected by Wang Heng and Lou Yu.

However, only by becoming a mother can one understand what a "motherly heart" is.

Wang Heng never knew that she, who was always selfish, would care so much about a little baby.

"Yes! Princess!"

Bai Zhi agreed, then carefully supported Wang Heng and walked towards the side room.

The wet nurse was feeding the baby. She was seventeen or eighteen years old and gave birth to a reincarnated baby less than a month ago.

Like the other three wet nurses, she was chosen by Wang Heng when she was five or six months pregnant, and then Lou Yu sent someone to bring her from the capital to Nanzhou.

Their husbands came with them.

After arriving in Nanzhou, they were settled in a special courtyard.

There are dedicated people to take care of all their food and other needs.

The palace doctor, female doctor, midwife, etc. also visited him regularly.

A month or two ago, several wet nurses gave birth one after another.

Wang Heng was not so inhumane as to not allow the wet nurse to feed her child. After all, she had not given birth yet and did not need a wet nurse.

Four wet nurses can breastfeed and take care of the baby personally, and they continue to do so to this day.

This morning, Wang Heng had an attack, so she arranged for four wet nurses to go to the backyard and be on standby at any time.

Now that the little girl has landed safely, the four wet nurses have arranged their shifts, two in a group, taking turns to take care of the little girl.

Wang Heng took very good care of her wet nurse.

After they arrived in Nanzhou, they had good food and comfortable accommodation, and a wet nurse was arranged for their children.

Their husbands also have excellent jobs.

It can be said that the wet nurses have no worries at all and can focus on taking care of the young masters.

The one feeding Anan at the moment is one of them.

She heard footsteps and looked up to see Wang Heng walking in.

She subconsciously wanted to stand up and salute, but Wang Heng quickly waved her off and whispered, "Feeding the little girl is more important!"

After hearing this, the wet nurse sat down again and continued breastfeeding.

A baby who is less than half a day old does not have a big appetite and is full after just a few bites.

The wet nurse skillfully picked up the child, placed her head on her shoulder, and patted her back gently.

The little baby burped contentedly, and the wet nurse then held the child in her arms again.

"Princess, would you like to hold the little girl?"

As the wet nurse spoke, she respectfully handed the swaddling clothes to Wang Heng.

Wang Heng: ...I’ve never held a child, so I don’t know how!

However, it seems to be the nature of being a mother, and there are wet nurses, tutors and others to give guidance.

Wang Heng took the swaddling clothes a little clumsily and held the child in her arms.

so small!

Good and ugly!

Wang Heng sighed to herself.

But, after all, they are my own flesh and blood. Even if they are ugly, they are still ugly and cute.

The more Wang Heng looked at it, the more she liked it.

"Anan! Little Anan, I am your mother."

"Little thing, because of you, mother was in pain for half a day."

There is also a thicker waist and a belly that has not completely deflated after giving birth.

The pampered girl who had never suffered any hardship had suffered so much for this little thing.

Wang Heng suddenly felt that if her daughter grew up to be disobedient and unfilial, she would be heartbroken and would feel wronged to death.

Holding the child in her arms, Wang Heng felt her heart melt as she watched her clench her little fists and yawn delicately.

"How many times did Anan wake up? How many times did he feed? Did he pee? Is his bowel movement normal?"

Both her eldest daughter and her illegitimate daughter had children, and Wang Heng heard a lot of parenting tips from them.

Especially Wang Mian, who taught her a lot of science-related knowledge.

If nothing else, just one poop is enough to warrant special attention.

The most direct reflection of a child’s physical condition is the frequency, shape, and color of his or her bowel movements.

Wang Mian even wrote a special list for this.

She wrote clearly what kind of poop corresponds to what physical condition.

After Wang Heng received it, she copied it and gave it to the palace doctor and midwife for examination.

It’s not that she didn’t trust Wang Mian, but she was used to being cautious.

With the verification by the court doctor, midwife, and experienced women, Wang Heng could raise her daughter according to these parenting guidelines with greater confidence.

"Reporting to the princess, in the past half day, the little girl woke up twice, fed twice, and had her diaper changed once..."

The wet nurse replied respectfully.

There are also detailed records of the housekeeper arranged by Wang Heng for her daughter.

She directly held the recorded contents in front of Wang Heng.

Wang Heng nodded. "Yeah! Not bad!"

"You serve Anan wholeheartedly, and my husband and I will not treat you unfairly!"

But if anyone is not diligent enough, or even slack off or neglects his/her duties, then don't blame the couple for being cruel and ruthless.

When the time comes, the punishment will not be "one person's fault", but the whole family or even the whole clan will be implicated.

Wang Heng didn't say the harsh words at the end, but everyone present knew it.

Their own lives and the honor of their entire family depend on the little girl alone.

I'm not afraid to say something taboo, but to them, the little girl is more important than their ancestors and children and grandchildren!

After holding the child for a while and scolding the servants, Wang Heng handed the child to the wet nurse and returned to the main room.

The kitchen prepared the meal and Bai Wei came back with the food box.

"Where's my husband? Still busy in the study up front? Did he say if he wanted to come back for dinner?"

Wang Heng leaned on the couch, with a small table in front of her piled with bowls and dishes.

She looked at Bai Wei serving her food and asked casually.

"Let the princess know that my husband is still busy. The guards and secret guards at home are constantly shuttling back and forth, as if they have something important to do!"

Bai Wei picked up some food for Wang Heng while quietly reporting, "My husband just sent a servant to tell me he has something else to do tonight and won't be back for dinner."

Wang Heng nodded.

She had already guessed it.

When she was giving birth in the morning, she was in pain and tired, and she heard shouts and screams in a trance.

Moreover, she and Lou Yu had already guessed——

Evildoers like Ashlin will definitely take advantage of her childbirth to cause trouble.

Now that Wang Heng has given birth, it’s time for Lou Yu to clean up everything!

After eating and drinking some milk-suppressing soup, Wang Heng asked Fu's mother to wrap her in a thick restraint belt before she lay back down on the bed.

It was completely dark outside.

Because she slept too much during the day, Wang Heng couldn't fall asleep at night.

Wang Heng ordered people to bring the teaching aids and toys sent by Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan.

All kinds of gadgets, in various shapes and bright colors.

Wang Heng played with them casually and prepared to give them to the wet nurses so that they could play with Anan according to Wang Mian's introduction.

Just at this moment, footsteps were heard outside.

Wang Heng's ears twitched. This voice was so familiar to her, "Brother!"

Sure enough, a moment later, a tall figure walked around the screen and strode to the bed.

"Aheng, have you eaten? Are you feeling okay? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Yeah! I used it! I'm fine! Where's my brother? Are you done with your work?"

Wang Heng leaned on the sac and chatted with Lou Yu with a smile.

Lou Yu sat on the drum stool in front of the bed. He had simply washed up and changed into his casual Taoist robe.

I took a closer look at Wang Heng's face. Well, she looked pretty good. She no longer looked as humiliated and weak as she did during childbirth.

Wang Heng ordered the wet nurse to bring the child over.

"...little guy, still sleeping!"

Lou Yu looked at the swaddling baby in his arms, and his eyes and brows softened.

Holding the child, Lou Yu also asked the wet nurse questions such as "How long did the child sleep, how many times did he eat, and how many times did he change his diaper?"

The wet nurse answered respectfully.

Lou Yu was quite satisfied, so he sent the wet nurse away.

Soon, only the young couple Wang Heng and Lou Yu were left in the main bedroom.

Lou Yu whispered, "Ashilin has collapsed! She's gone crazy!"

Wang Heng raised an eyebrow. "Has the Nanbang matter been resolved? Did Ashlin know about it?"

Did you know that your country was destroyed and your parents and relatives were imprisoned?

So, this is why it collapsed?

"Yeah! I told her."

Only by killing someone and destroying their heart can you force Ashlin to collapse.

"Brother said it, and she believed it? She didn't even try to get evidence?"

Wang Heng tilted her head, seeming a little confused.

Is Ashlin so easy to deceive?

Does she believe whatever the enemy says?

Without even a single piece of solid evidence, she—

However, Wang Heng soon realized, "This is normal. After all, my brother is practically invincible in front of her."

Lou Yu has planned everything out perfectly.

A Shilin has never gained any benefit from Lou Yu, let alone won over him at all!

To A Shilin, Lou Yu is an extremely powerful opponent who has never been defeated.

Strong and terrifying.

Ashlin was even directly captured by Lou Yu's men.

As a prisoner, facing such a terrifying opponent, Ashlin's psychological defenses have actually collapsed once!

What Lou Yu said about the current situation in Nanbang was just the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Wang Heng kept muttering about Lou Yu's various strengths, with a bright light gleaming in her pair of black and white lychee eyes.

Hey, her brother is so outstanding!

She is proud of it!

Seeing Wang Heng so lively and vivid, and feeling her unreserved admiration and pride for him, Lou Yu's eyes were filled with a smile.

But soon, Lou Yu stopped smiling, with a hint of guilt in his eyes.

Wang Heng accurately captured his micro-expressions, and after a brief thought, she guessed:

"Brother, are you busy next?"

Ashlin suffered a mental breakdown and could no longer control herself.

It is easy to reveal some secrets when you are crazy.

And this is exactly the main reason why Lou Yu "drove Ashlin crazy".

Killing people and destroying their hearts is not just a matter of anger, it is also more profitable.

It seems that Ashlin revealed a lot of secrets when she went crazy.

All of these will become clues for Lou Yu, allowing him to achieve great things.

Destroying Nanbang was not Lou Yu’s fundamental purpose.

What he wants is peace and stability in the southwest, southern Xinjiang and other places.

"King of Shu? Brother, are you going to investigate the King of Shu?"

Wang Heng remembered that she had mentioned this person when she was discussing something with Lou Yu before.

"..."

Lou Yu curled his lips but didn't say yes or no directly.

But his expression had already told Wang Heng the answer: his next target was the King of Shu!

"Brother, you go ahead! I'm in Nanzhou. I'll take good care of Anan and protect the provincial capital!"

She stayed in the rear, relieving her brother of any worries.

"Well, I naturally believe that my Ah Heng is capable of taking care of everything!"

Lou Yu reached out and held Wang Heng's small hand.

He was relieved, but also distressed: "It's just that you just gave birth and you still need to recuperate after giving birth. Not only can I not stay with you, but I have to make you worry——"

He couldn't bear it.

"What's the big deal? Don't worry, brother. With so many people at home, I only need to take charge of the overall situation and don't have to do everything myself."

It's just an order, and she doesn't have to do it herself, so what's the hard part? !

"It's tiring and exhausting!"

How could Lou Yu not understand what Wang Heng said?

But he still feels distressed and worried.

Of course, he trusted Ah Heng more.

Raising his hand, he gently stroked Wang Heng's hair, and sighed softly, "My little girl has grown up!"

……

In the following days, Lou Yu was indeed very busy.

However, he did not forget several important dates.

Lou Yu took time to attend the third-day bath banquet and the full-moon banquet.

For parents, witnessing the growth of their children is not only a responsibility but also a joy.

The news that Wang Heng had successfully given birth to a daughter was immediately sent to the capital.

Concubine Jiang, the Crown Prince, Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan and other relatives and friends all received the good news.

They prepared many gifts and sent people to deliver them to Nanzhou from afar.

However, the capital is too far away from Nanzhou, a journey of two or three thousand miles round trip. By the time the gifts arrive in Nanzhou, little Anan will have been away for exactly one hundred days.

In three months, the little red monkey that was disliked by his parents has transformed into a white and chubby little glutinous rice ball.

The delicate eyebrows and eyes are a perfect blend of the best genes from both parents.

It is pink and white, soft and sticky, and it is very attractive at first sight.

Wang Heng and Lou Yu finally felt relieved: "It's okay, it's okay! Our daughter is not ugly!"

Although they are not worried about their daughter's future, well, their daughter, even if she is an unattractive girl, can still get married.

But, being beautiful is even better!

With peerless beauty and noble birth, we can foresee a bright future for the child.

Wang Heng was secretly happy for her daughter and joyfully counted the cartloads of gifts sent by relatives and friends in the capital.

Lou Yu also received a letter from the capital.

But he was not that happy.

"Brother, what's wrong? Is there any change in the capital?"

Lou Yu looked calm, but Wang Heng could still sense his emotions.

"The Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo has failed!"

Lou Yu said in a low voice.

And with this defeat, the capital is about to stir up trouble again...