Chapter 588 - Chapter 588: Chapter 588: Zuo Xingyus Loss (1/2)

Chapter 588: Chapter 588: Zuo Xingyu’s Loss

Here, customs dictate that a wooden bow should be hung for the birth of a boy, while a handkerchief should be hung for a girl. Now that the Di Family is celebrating three joyous occasions simultaneously, of course, both items need to be hung.

The reason for this practice is that doing so can serve as a warning.

Within the first three days after childbirth, apart from the parturient’s family members, no outsiders are allowed to enter the delivery room without permission, and hanging a big red lantern along with the wooden bow and handkerchief would let others avoid suspicion and prevent any disturbance to the newborns.

Crackle! Pop!

Firecrackers burst in front of the main entrance of the official residence, immediately attracting the attention of nearby households.

The crowd pointed at the well-hung wooden bows and handkerchiefs on the door, guessing whether Mrs. Sub-captain was celebrating the joy of having a child or a male child.

However, very soon, a houseman scattered red-shell eggs, wedding candies, pastries, and sounded gongs to announce the good news: “Our Madam has given birth to triplets, one girl, and two boys. This is truly a blessing!”

“My goodness! Triplets? This is a great blessing! This is extraordinary…”

“I say Lord Di is blessed, despite several setbacks, he has overcome them without any harm, and now his wife has given birth to these children – true joy from heaven!”

“One can’t help but be envious of such blessings. And it’s a girl and two boys. Amazing!”

Everyone was talking about it, and soon, news of this event spread rapidly throughout Macheng County.

At this moment, Liu Zhi’er’s heart was in turmoil, unsure of how to break the news to Liu Sisi.

The third child, still wrapped in swaddling clothes, had already been found to be dead by others, but she knew!

Moreover, it was not just that. Although Granny Xu hadn’t mentioned it, she most likely knew as well, right?

Liu Zhi’er was uncertain about this and didn’t dare to confirm whether or not Granny Xu had told Sisi about it!

But at the moment, Sisi was still unconscious, her clothes and beddings had been changed, and Di Yelei was holding her, still sound asleep, and carefully placing her in a soft, thin quilt.

Afterward, he sat down beside Liu Sisi, and the two held hands tightly together without letting go.

He was calling Liu Sisi softly with his deep and charming voice, talking to her.

Seeing this loving couple, Liu Zhi’er couldn’t bring herself to break the news at this moment!

She could only silently put the child on the newly laid bedding next to them and left the room.

Outside, while Elderly Mr. Di and Old He were talking, Zuo Xingyu slipped away quietly.

Looking back and seeing a girl kneeling on the edge of the stone platform, playing with something in her hands, and laughing heartily, he narrowed his eyes; he had seen this scene many years ago.

With a heavy heart, he retracted his gaze and walked slowly towards the exit of the official residence.

What stood between them now was far more than just a high wall!

Playing in the pavilion, YingEr suddenly sensed a strange gaze behind her and instinctively turned her head, only to find nothing!

She couldn’t help but frown, pout her little mouth, and then continued to play.

“Constable Zuo, wait!”

Ms. Gao caught up from behind, prompting Zuo Xingyu to stop instinctively.