The Concubine of the Lin Family in the Red Chamber

On the third day of Daiyu's delivery, it was the ceremony of "washing three". "Three rites of washing" is an ancient ceremony, whether it is in the folk or in the court, the three rites of washing must be held in an extremely lively and grand manner.

The folks regard the "three rites of washing" as a gift of great auspiciousness, and all relatives and friends love to join in the fun.Xie's family has limited in-laws, unlike other marquis' mansions where the in-laws are intricate and complicated, and Xie Jinxuan did not serve in the court, so he was spared even his colleagues.Therefore, it is easy to post a post. The Lin family is the first one. Needless to say, Lin Jue will also invite anyone else.

The Beijing Palace is naturally on the list, and the Jia family is the other one.Daiyu from the Jia family only posted posts to Mrs. Jia and Xichun, and the other two girls who were married. They were always on good terms with Daiyu. Daiyu wanted to invite them for such a happy event. One is my aunt, Mrs. Zuo's family.

Xie Jinxuan and his wife didn't intend to invite too many people, they just watched the ceremony together close to each other. After all, the child is still young, and the wind is hard to bear, and there are many people making noise. Daiyu has just given birth and needs to rest, so it is not easy to work.However, according to Lin Jue's analysis, their thoughts are good, but I'm afraid that on that day, how many guests will come is beyond their control.

Sure enough, when it came to the day of "Washing Three", Xie's family invited no one, and the room was packed.

Lin Jue arrived early in the morning, as did Princess Beijing and Princess Beijing. These were all from her own family, and they all knew each other. When they arrived, they sat together and talked, while Princess Beijing went to the inner courtyard to see Daiyu and her children.

Princess Beijing has been acquainted with Daiyu for a long time, and now that Daiyu is her younger brother and sister, there is only one whom she loves more.Daiyu was in the husband and wife's bedroom when she gave birth, and now there is no need to move around, and she directly rests in the bedroom.Originally, the delivery was done in a special delivery room, and it was said that it was unlucky for a woman to be dirty when giving birth, and it would be unlucky for a man to easily bump into it, but as a doctor, Xie Jinxuan just didn't pay attention to these things.Afraid that Daiyu would catch cold when she moved after giving birth, she put it directly in her bedroom even after giving birth.

Now that the room has been tidied up long ago, due to the air leakage from not opening the windows or doors, there is still a slight smell of blood in the room.Princess Beijing is also a person who has given birth, so she knows how to raise a confinement child.He entered the room without a trace of wind, and saw that Daiyu was about to get up, he hurriedly pushed her back, "You are in a state of emptiness, don't be too polite." Then Daiyu stuffed back the corner of the quilt that had been lifted up, " This woman is confinement, but she has to be more cautious, and she is most afraid of catching the cold. It is still a bit cold in April and May. If you get sick during this confinement, let alone whether you will recover well in the future Child, even if you suffer from waist pain, leg pain, body weakness and coldness, you should be careful." He also sighed, "When I was born with water melting, it was extremely dangerous. I heard from Xuan'er that your birth went smoothly, which shows that you are a child. Blessed."

After all, Daiyu spent a lot of physical strength to have a child, and now she is still a little weak. She smiled and said: "Yes, my husband often said, sister, sit down, my place is a bit messy, sister, don't dislike it." Moved inside move.

Xie Wenya sat next to the side, "You are also blessed. You just got married and had a child so soon. It really went smoothly. I have been planning your nephew's marriage these days, and I didn't find time to come Look at you. We don't even have an old man who can talk to you in our mansion, so we really need you to take care of us."

Daiyu said: "what did my sister say? We are a family. If we don't care about it, we have no birthright. My sister knows what kind of temperament I am. I have always been favored by my father-in-law. , but what is there to talk about?"

Xie Wenya smiled, "I don't know anything else, but I do know that you have always been sensible."

Saying that, both of them laughed.

Daiyu asked again about the family that Shui Rong looked at, and Xie Wenya said: "It's the third girl from Liguo's family. She is the most gentle and virtuous. When you can move around, I will take you to see, and you will be able to get along with each other." come."

"I've only been to Beijing Palace for a few days, so it doesn't matter if we get along well, the most important thing is to be filial to my mother-in-law." Daiyu laughed.

The two chatted for a while, and heard the servant report through the curtain that Mrs. Zuo had arrived, and it was difficult for Daiyu to get up, so the Princess of Beijing hurriedly greeted her.After a while, the two walked in hand in hand. Mrs. Zuo smiled and asked about Daiyu's body, and then asked about the child. Lin Jue had asked these questions when Lin Jue went to Zuo's house to announce the good news on the second day after Daiyu gave birth. Just rest assured.

Since Mrs. Zuo also came, Xie Wenya asked the maidservant if brother Yu was awake. Hearing that he was already awake, she asked someone to carry the child from the next door.

Older people are even more soft-hearted when facing young babies. The two of them hugged and hugged again and again, as if no matter how rare it was, it was not enough.Xie Wenya couldn't help sighing: "When I saw this child, my heart was on fire. Fortunately, the evil in my family has calmed down now, and I will look after him. In the next year or the next year, my little grandson should also be born." gave birth."

Mrs. Zuo also laughed and said: "I just said that Daiyu was born with good fortune. The concubine didn't know, but Jue'er went to my place to report that Daiyu had given birth to a son. How could I be so happy?" Yes. It’s a coincidence that I was talking about this happy event with my two daughters-in-law. My eldest daughter-in-law suddenly felt unwell and asked the doctor to take a look. Isn’t it another happy event? It’s all here I'm a child, and I've been writing to you for more than three months, but I didn't realize it, and I felt my pulse, and it's been three months!"

When Xie Wenya heard this, she became even more envious.

After talking for a while, the guests arrived one after another. This time, the Jia's family didn't take the lead. Mrs. Jia led a large family and arrived after noon.The one who arrived last but also had the largest number of people, Lin Jue raised an eyebrow at Xie Jinxuan: "Look, I'll just talk."

Even if he didn't like the Jia family like Lin Jue as a guest, Xie Jinxuan would greet him with a smile.

They are not outsiders, so there is no distinction between male and female guests, Lin Jue is the only male guest, and he and the female relatives are all real relatives, so there is no need to shy away from it.

"Washing Three" is usually held in the afternoon, and Jia's family came last, but there was no delay.This can be regarded as a kind of etiquette. Although the Jia family is not particular about some things, they are fine with big folds.

The midwife who gave birth to Daiyu is a mature old woman, and the Xie family rewards her generously, so she will do her best.

Once the items are placed neatly, the "three washes" will begin.When refilling the basin, the members of the family need to add warm water, wedding eggs, gold and silver zizi, etc. to the basin in order of seniority and inferiority. Since there is really no one in Xie's family, Princess Beijing will do it for her.Although the number is not enough, it can make up for one or two in terms of identity.

After filling the basin, the midwife took a mallet and stirred the basin a few times, muttering something, which probably meant that the older brother would bring some younger brothers.After that, I took a bath for my brother carefully, and while washing, I was chanting auspicious words such as "wash your hair first, become a prince, and wash your waist afterward. Each generation is taller than each generation..." and other auspicious words.

When taking a bath, the child is excited by the water, and it is easy to cry. This is a good thing, and it is called "sounding basin".It's just that the elder brother of the Xie family opened his big black eyes, following the movement of the mother-in-law, he stared at it right and wrong, without the slightest intention of crying.

The mother-in-law who gave birth has never seen such a child, but she can't have to make the child cry.Looking at the face of the third master of the main family, there is nothing wrong, so the mother-in-law had to put this matter aside and proceed to the next step.

After washing, the midwife took a wedding egg and wiped it on her forehead and body, which is said to prevent disease.

After a set of cumbersome procedures, Lin Jue felt tired after watching it.Xie Jinxuan also didn't like such long-winded things, but it was different for his own son.As long as other children have it, no matter how troublesome it is, your own children must have it.Lin Jue can somewhat understand this typical "happy to be a father" mentality.

"Adding pots" are all added by the people of the same family. After the etiquette is over, the visiting guests will have some gifts.Generally, for the poorer families, a few eggs, a piece of cloth, and a few cakes are just a matter of heart.If it is a richer family, it is usually some small clothes, small shoes, or directly give small bracelets, longevity locks and the like.No matter what it is, the host's family will entertain a meal of "washing three sides".

A family like Xie's family would not be like ordinary people's family, just one face and it's over.No matter what, you need to add a few dishes. For example, Xie's family prepared four cold dishes and eight hot dishes, but the staple food must be noodles. This is "washing three sides", which is a must.

Lin Jue brought Lin Yi with him today. During the "Three Baptism" ceremony, Lin Jue was afraid that Lin Yi would not dare to bring him here. When it was over, Fang asked the nanny to bring Lin Yi over.

Xiao Lin Yi saw that everyone was giving presents to his little brother, so he broke free from the nanny's hand, threw himself into Lin Jue's arms, and said slowly, "Daddy, Yi'er also wants to give gifts to my aunt and brother."

Lin Jue squatted down, "What does Yi'er want to give my aunt and brother?"

Xiao Lin Yi took out from the small cloth bag he was carrying, and after a long time, he took out a piece of candy and a paper crane, "I want to give this paper crane that my aunt and father gave to Yi'er, can my father do it?" It was a gift from my father. Since I want to pass it on to others, I need my father's approval.

Lin Jue nodded with a smile, and Xiao Lin Yi laughed immediately, holding the candy again, "Yi'er give my favorite sweet-scented osmanthus candy to my little brother, okay?"

Lin Jue let go of Xiao Lin Yi, "Why don't you ask aunt to see if little brother can eat candy?"

Xiao Linyi got the approval, and immediately ran to Daiyu's bedside. This child, speaking slowly but not slowly, looked at Daiyu eagerly from the edge of the bed, "Auntie, Auntie, I gave you a paper crane, do you like it?"

Daiyu heard the conversation between Lin Yi and Lin Jue just now, and her eyes were red. After becoming a mother, she became more and more soft-hearted towards the child.Touching Lin Yi's hair, "Yi'er gave it to my aunt, and my aunt likes it."

Lin Yi burst into laughter when he heard the words, "Then Yi'er wants to give his younger brother Yi'er his favorite sweet-scented osmanthus candy, how is auntie?"

Daiyu received it in her hand, "My brother is still young and has no teeth yet, so he can't eat candy. But my aunt will keep it for my brother, and when he is ready to eat, my aunt will tell my brother that it was given to him by brother Yi'er. Okay?"

Xiao Lin Yi nodded shyly, blushed, and nestled back into Lin Jue's arms again.

Everyone inevitably laughed and praised Lin Yi for being sensible, Lin Jue unceremoniously accepted everything for his son.