Chapter 593 - Chapter 593: Chapter 593: Father-in-law Visits (1/2)

Chapter 593: Chapter 593: Father-in-law Visits

And all of this had occurred many years ago.

Being suddenly questioned in this way by Liu Sisi now, Ms. Yao felt as if she was stripped bare, laying everything naked in front of the other party.

“How do you know…”

In shock, Ms. Yao completely lost her momentum.

“I understand, I shouldn’t have kept it from you. But at the time, it was your mother who didn’t want me to speak. Her words were like a curse, and I’ve been avoiding this reality at every moment over the years. Now that I’m telling everything, it’s like I’m prepared for the worst.”

Liu Sisi shook her head: “You don’t have to do this. Since she entrusted me to you, it shows her approval of you. You are still my mother. As for him… I really have not been hostile towards him.” The ‘he’ she referred to was naturally the big brother.

“I understand, I do.”

Bowing her head, Ms. Yao continued to shiver and couldn’t get her words out for quite a while.

The next day, the wet nurses arrived at last!

There were five wet-nurses in total, all of whom were invited in for Liu Sisi’s inspection.

Just as Di Yelei had claimed, all five wet-nurses had a healthy build with ample bosoms, presumably abundant in milk.

She scanned over each of them, letting them introduce themselves and stick out their tongues for inspection. In the end, four were chosen while one was dismissed by Liu Sisi.

The reason was Liu Sisi discovered, through her tongue, that this nanny had poor gastrointestinal health, so she promptly abandoned her.

The four remaining nannies soon go to work, each pair tending to one child, feeding, cleaning, and putting them to sleep. This greatly eased Liu Sisi’s work load.

Two days later, according to local custom, the “washing three” ceremony was performed.

In this region, a bathing ceremony was usually held on the third day after a child’s birth. Friends and family were invited to bless the child, known locally as ‘washing three’, or holding the “Three-Morning Wine” party.

The purpose of “washing three” was to cleanse the newborn of filth, avoid disaster, pray for blessings and seek good fortune.

This is what Liu Sisi heard from others.

Di Yelei didn’t hold a large event, only inviting close friends and relatives. Because of Liu Sisi’s special status, and likely Elder Leisure’s influence, only Liu Quan came from her maiden home.

The fact that Di Family bought Liu Sisi for 10 taels of silver was still a hot topic. Liu Sisi did not comment on this as the fact remained. Fortunately, as Ms. Yao and Liu Zhi’er were living in the manor, no embarrassment happened.

On the day of the “washing three” ceremony, Granny Xu arrived early.

Di Yelei hurriedly went out to greet her, showing his importance to the matter. As it was triplets, Granny Xu had already told Di Yelei and others in advance that she brought a midwife, and two other serving women to assist. Ms. Yao personally performed the “washing three” ritual for another child.

The guests started eating early, inviting Granny Xu to the main seat. As soon as she sat down, a servant rushed in and whispered into Di Yelei’s ear. Di Yelei rose in surprise, his eyes wide in shock!