The Lian Manman family had been staying in the Prefecture City for some days now, and during this period, they naturally kept in contact with the old residence. Someone would come over regularly to report on the situation at home. Lian Zhizhi had also written a few letters, nothing major had happened, just some household affairs. Each time, Lian Manman replied, also discussing some family matters.

This time, as usual, Lian Zhizhi had written a letter, and in addition, the family sent over a steward, who was kept by Lian Shouxin at the front to talk. While Lian Manman and Lady Zhang were speaking, Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang returned from outside.

Lian Zhizhi’s letter was sent directly to Lian Manman and Lady Zhang.

"Quick, see what your sister wrote in the letter." Lady Zhang became immediately pleased upon seeing Lian Zhizhi’s letter and urged Lian Manman.

Lian Manman was also very happy. She took the letter, opened it, and read it to Lady Zhang.

Lian Zhizhi, at the start of the letter, reported that the family was safe, mentioned that Dabao was doing well, then spoke of a minor household matter: Wu Jiaxing had mediated another big real estate transaction, the revenues from the mill in her dowry had increased this month, Wu Jiayu was pregnant and suffering severely from morning sickness, and then she spoke of Dabao.

Upon hearing the mention of grandson Dabao in Lian Zhizhi’s letter, Lady Zhang’s smile grew wider, listening intently, afraid of missing a single word.

Lian Zhizhi wrote in the letter that Dabao was fine, but he was eating more again and had gained weight, and now he was starting to miss people, longing for his grandma, grandpa, aunt, and uncles.

"It’s been quite some days since I saw Dabao, and I miss him a lot too. Manman, later, write back to your sister, ask if they can come stay in the Prefecture City for a few days. Let the whole family come... She’ll definitely come when your brother gets married, right? Might as well come early and stay for longer." Lady Zhang said.

"Surely my sister will come when my brother gets married. I’ll write later and tell her to come." Lian Manman said, continuing to read the letter.

"Mom, Sister Caiyun has given birth!" As she read further down, Lian Manman exclaimed.

"Ah?!" Lady Zhang’s eyes immediately widened, "Quick, see which day she gave birth on, what did she have, are the mother and child safe? I had estimated that the time was near."

Lian Manman continued to read Lian Zhizhi’s letter. Zhang Caiyun went into labor the day before yesterday at noon, and by early morning yesterday, she had delivered a big healthy baby boy, and both mother and child were safe.

"Amitabha!" Lady Zhang’s face of concern instantly transformed into a smile, and she began to recite Buddhist blessings. "That’s great, that’s great. Caiyun, that girl, really has a look of good fortune."

"My grandma, grandpa, my eldest uncle, and aunty are all there, my sister is asking us when we’ll return to provide postnatal support for Sister Caiyun." Lian Manman finished reading the contents of the letter, put it down, and said.

Lately, Lady Li had been staying at Lian Manman’s home. When Zhang Caiyun went into labor, the Lu family sent a letter to Lian Manman’s home, and the family steward quickly sent someone to Burner Pot Village to bring Lady Zhang Wang over.

When Zhang Caiyun gave birth, besides her in-laws, her own grandmother and mother were there. Once she delivered her son, Burner Pot Village received the joyful news, and Zhang Qingshan, Zhang Qingnian, and others came as well.

When Zhang Caiyun gave birth, of course, the Lian Manman family had to offer their congratulations, which is commonly referred to as postnatal support in farmstead language. Even if family matters were busy, they’d have to carve out a day or two for this. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Of course, we have to go," Lady Zhang said, "Let’s wait for your father to come over, we’ll discuss which day we should go back."

"Yes," Lian Manman nodded, "Mom, what do you think we should prepare for Sister Caiyun?"

"Let me think..."

Mother and daughter began discussing the postnatal support gifts for Zhang Caiyun.

About the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, Lian Shouxin, and Wu Lang came over from the front.

"Everything at home is fine, his grandma is staying with us and taking care of Xiao Hu and Xiao Long, and things are good there too. Moreover, another happy matter, my niece gave birth to a big healthy baby boy the day before yesterday." Lian Shouxin came in and sat, his face glowing with happiness.

"We just read Zhizhi’s letter, and it mentioned that too," Lady Zhang said.

Wu Lang saw the letter from Lian Manman on the table and picked it up to read.

"...We have to go back at least once," Lady Zhang conferred with Lian Shouxin, "Father of the children, when do you think we should find time to go back?"

"We definitely need to go back." Lian Shouxin nodded without hesitation, "I think within the next couple of days, while the grandparents of the child are still there, we can see them, and have a lively time together."