Little ants lined up in a neat and orderly queue, dragging food into the hole without any confusion.

  Zhao Zhuang was excitedly waving his hand at Dou Zhao: "Hurry up, hurry up!" He lowered his head and crushed the white steamed bun in his hand, throwing it to the ground.

  The ants immediately swarmed up and worked together to move the debris under the old locust tree.

  Dong Zhaowen slowly walked over and squatted down beside Zhao Zhuoru, gazing at her delicate little face, lost in thought for a moment.

  She thought of her daughter Yin Jie Er.

  After the first child miscarried, both her mother-in-law and Wei Tingyu had some reservations about themselves. Wei Tingzhen was even more blunt: "You Dou family are also considered to be officials for generations, how come you don't have anyone who understands etiquette?" She wanted to send a nanny from the Jingguo Gongfu who knew how to take care of her during her postpartum confinement.

  Wouldn't she lose face all the way to the Jingguo Duke's mansion!

  Dong Zhao could only swallow her teeth and blood, smiling at Wei Tingzhen to say it was her own carelessness. Her eyes, however, were fixed on Wei Tingyu, hoping he would step in to help her block Wei Tingzhen. But unexpectedly, the heartless Wei Tingyu nodded repeatedly, extremely agreeing with "Sister, this is also for your own good!"

  She was so angry that she couldn't say a word.

  At that time, they were newlyweds, and she knew she was in the wrong this time. She got angry for two days and then calmed down.

  To make up for her mother-in-law's regret, she soon became pregnant again and gave birth to her eldest son Wei Ge'er in the following January. Thirteen months later, she gave birth to her second son Rui Ge'er. When Rui Ge'er was three months old, she had another miscarriage... From then on, her body was damaged, and whenever she saw Wei Tingyu, she would be afraid, so she promoted Hu Shi to the position of concubine.

  Later, she stood firm in the Wei family, and between her and her two sons, it was as if there was a layer of gauze that couldn't be penetrated. She had an inexplicable loneliness, which is why she took the risk to give birth to Yinger.

  Perhaps it was the lesson of having a son, after Yinger's birth, she personally nursed and raised her, and the child became especially close to her. Whenever she couldn't see her, she would loudly call out "mother", making Duan Zhao's heart melt. Whenever she saw something delicious, fun or beautiful, she would think of getting some for Yinger.

  No place to hide and no idea how her daughter is doing?

  As soon as the thought flashed, his eyes became sour.

  Dong Zhao was taken aback once again.

  She has now returned to her old self, where there are still some Wei brothers, Rui brothers and Yin sisters!

  It felt like something had scooped out a big chunk of her heart.

  She raised her head and saw through the half-closed window that her uncle was arguing with her third uncle, their faces very fierce.

  The Duan family is powerful, even if Uncle wins the argument, what's the use?

  At first, Song Mo murdered his father and brother, the whole court of civil and military officials impeached him, but with the emperor's protection, he was unscathed!

  Song Mo also had a paternal uncle and two paternal uncles, who could inherit the British dukedom according to law. However, with just one memorial, Song Mo let the emperor take away the title of Duke of England. At that time, Song Mo's paternal uncle and uncles were so angry that they jumped up and down like thunder, saying that they wanted to kill Song Mo, but when they saw him in person, they didn't even dare to fart.

  Uncle plans to go to the northwest for a real vacancy.

  The south is rich and prosperous, with many people eyeing it, only those with a background can go there, so the officialdom is complicated, and if you're not careful, you'll fall. The northwest may be poor and barren, but it has the advantage of being simple and honest, and the people are relatively simple, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

  Dong Zhao thought of these things and let out a soft sigh.

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  Two days later, my uncle and aunt took the three sisters back to Anxiang. Except for visiting on the seventh day of the month to pay respects to my mother, they did not have any further contact with the Duan family. After the 57th day when Buddhist rites were performed, my mother's coffin was sent to the ancestral tomb for burial.

  Her memorial tablet will be worshipped in the Xidu Small Buddha Hall for three years and then placed in the ancestral hall of the Doudong North Building.

  Outside, the wind is calm and peaceful, and no one has heard any rumors about his mother. On the other hand, it's his uncle who sold land to collect silver to go to Kyoto to beg for a position that even Duan Zhao has heard of.

  She couldn't help but smile bitterly.

  The only downside is that it's too close, but whenever there's any wind or movement, you can find out.

  No wonder Uncle lost his hand in the previous life!

  The Duan family sent two thousand taels of silver over, but Uncle returned them without taking a single coin.

  Third Uncle was worried: "Rui Fu is taking it out on our family. The friendship of several generations has come to an end like this." His tone was quite sad and regretful.

  "My grandfather, however, did not think so: 'The trend of the world is that what is united must divide and what is divided must unite. There's no need to sigh.'"

  But San Bo Fu still wanted to make amends, and sent someone to buy the 100 mu of mountain forest that Shu Mu had brought with her dowry at a price two taels of silver higher than the market price, but was refused by Shu Mu.

  Dong Zhaosaid under his breath to Tuo Niang: "Uncle and Aunt are too honest, if it were me, I would sell the land and hate the person."

  Tuo Niang was knitting socks for Dou Zhao under the lamp when she heard this and opened her eyes wide: "Isn't that a scoundrel?"

  Dong Zhao was shocked, then burst out laughing: "It's clear that I'm still a Dong family man at heart!"

  The girl doesn't understand.

  Dong Zhao didn't explain to her either and asked: "What has Wang Yiniang been doing these days?"

  She took over her mother's leftover people through a matchmaker and was very handy.

  "It's the same as before," said Tuo Niang. "Every day, I'm locked in my room and go to bed early. For every meal and drink, that maid named Qiong Fang has to taste it first before I take a sip."

  Dong Zhao let out an "oh".

  "Xiangcao rushed in: 'Su Xian sister, Su Xian sister, something has happened at Qixia Courtyard.'"

  Dong Zhao was still a little girl, and the maids never avoided talking in front of her.

  The girl didn't seem too concerned and replied perfunctorily, "What's going on?"

  "I don't know who put a piece of musk in the flower pot in Wang's inner chamber, if it wasn't for Hu's nanny discovering it early, something big would have happened."

  Tuo Niang glanced at Duan Zhao.

  Dong Zhaoli's big eyes were wide open as she listened with great interest.

  The young lady had no choice but to say: "What's the big deal? I've heard that musk is the best fragrance!"

  Aunt Hu said that musk can cause miscarriage. Xiangcao whispered, "Wang's wife doesn't allow people to talk about it, but Aunt Hu has such a loud voice, we all heard it."

  "Oh!" Tuo Niang was originally laconic, and at this time she wouldn't say anything.

  Xiangcao leaned against the edge of the kang, saying hesitantly: "Su Xiang sister, do you think someone really wants to harm Wang Yiniang? The other day, Hu Niang also shouted that someone had poisoned Wang Yiniang's food, but Daitai and Santai personally came over to investigate for half a day, only to find it was just Huang Lian powder. Now they've found musk... who would want to harm Wang Yiniang? Why would they want to harm her?"

  "How would I know?" Tao Niang replied disinterestedly.

  Xiangcao was extremely disappointed and said a few words before running off to whisper with Qiuyi and the others.

  Tuo Niang gazed at Dou Zhao.

  Dong Zhaodao said, "There are too many disputes on Wang Yiniang's side. Why don't you tell Ding Xiang's mother to take her out early? Ding Xiang is not young anymore and has already been engaged."

  Tuo Niang responded with a sound, looking at Du Zhao's gaze and couldn't help but reveal some doubt.

  "Alas!" Du Zhao sighed in his heart.

  Being young has its advantages and disadvantages.

  Luckily she was with a tomboy, if it were someone else, they would have probably been scared off and run away already!

  However, Wang Yingxue can really hold her breath, and she can persist in this way.

  Shall we scare her again?

  Dong Zhaosi was thinking deeply, and on the second day, as soon as he woke up in the morning, the news that Wang Yingshuai had given birth to a daughter spread.

  She gazed out of the window at the pomegranate flowers that were in full bloom, nodded with satisfaction and asked Tuo Niang: "What's today's date?"

  May 12th.

  In his previous life, Du Ming's birthday was on July 3rd.

  It seems that in this life, Du Ming passed away on May 12th of his birthday.

  In his previous life, Du Ming was born prematurely.

  In this life, how will Wang Yingshuo explain Du Ming's birth?

  Dòu Zhāo is looking forward to it very much.

  She ordered Nuo Nang: "You help me change into a beautiful dress, I want to go see my sister."

  Tuo Niang called Yu Chuan to come in, and helped Du Zhao change into a moon-white silver-striped gauze summer dress, accompanying her to Wang Yingxue's place.

  Third Aunt and Ding Yiniang had already arrived, and there was a large crowd of people serving Wang Yuxue, packing the room to capacity.

  Dou Shiying was holding the child and looking at Dou Zhao, when he saw Dou Shiying's face, which had a few shades of gloom, suddenly reveal a rare smile: "Shou girl, this is your sister!" As he spoke, he squatted down to let her see the child in his arms.

  What's so good-looking about being all wrinkly and monkey-like?

  Dou Zhao muttered under his breath, but still smiled and approached: "Little sister is so young!"

  She said, looking at Wang Yingshuang.

  Wang Yingshu smiled and leaned against the big pillow, her face was very pale due to childbirth, but she had a delicate and weak beauty.

  When she saw Zongzhao coming over, she couldn't help but tightly grasp the corner of the bed.

  Since that day when she spoke with Du Zhao, she had been avoiding him.

  Dong Zhaoming smiled slightly and asked his father: "Can I hold my little sister?"

  "Good!" Du Shiying smiled and patted her eldest daughter's head.

  "No!" Wang Yingshuo said nervously, sitting up straight.

  Everyone's eyes fell on her.

  "I mean, Shougu is still too young," Wang Xueying hastily explained, "afraid she can't hold on tight..."

  "Then can I come and see my sister every day?" Du Zhao interrupted Wang Yingshuai's words, tilting her small head and blinking her big eyes at Wang Yingshuai.

  "Shou Gu doesn't get along with Xuan Cao, are they playing hide-and-seek?" Wang Yingxue forced a smile, "You're here to see your sister, you can't play!"

  "Sister is more fun than jumping rope!" Du Zhao said without thinking, then looked up at her father beside her, "Dad, can I come and see my sister?"

  "Of course! Why not? You can come visit your sister whenever you want!" Dou Shiying thought his eldest daughter was very obedient and kind, so he handed the child over to the wet nurse and hugged Dou Zhao. "You're a big sister now, so take good care of your little sister from now on, got it?"

  "Got it!" Du Zhao said loudly, with a curved eyebrow and eyes, smiling very sweetly.

  Dong Shiying couldn't help but praise his daughter: "Shougu is so clever!"

  Dong Zhao smiled and gazed at Wang Yingshuang.

  Wang Yingxue gazed at Dou Zhao, who was laughing with an innocent and mischievous grin, but her heart sank deeper.

  That day, Tuo's eyes and expression when talking to her were not like a three-year-old child at all, and she indeed gave birth to a daughter.

  All of this is just too shocking and too bizarre!

  Dòu Zhāo seems like, as if wearing a child's skin... some kind of monster... peel off that layer of skin, and it's something that devours people... yet others are completely unaware.

  Wang Yingshu's fingertips felt cool, and she saw Du Zhao struggling to get down from Du Shiyin's arms and running quickly to the wet nurse's side. She grabbed her younger sister's soft hair with one hand, and while holding it, said: "Father, look, my sister's hair is not as much as mine!"

  The wet nurse was caught off guard and became flustered, softly imploring Du Zhao: "Fourth Miss, please let go!"

  Dong Zhao ignored her and smiled at his father.

  Dou Shiying walked over, took a close look at his second daughter, then looked at Dou Zhao and said seriously: "Yes, it's not as good as yours!"

  Dong Zhao grinned from ear to ear.

  The milk girl had no choice but to seek help from Wang Yingshuang.

  Wang Yingshuai was so frightened that her whole body stiffened, and after a while, she forced a smile and said softly to Du Zhao: "Sister is still young, can't grab hair!"

  Dong Zhao snorted coldly in his heart.

  She certainly knows that children are still young and can't pull their hair yet.

  At this time, Douming didn't have the strength to fight back, and winning wouldn't be glorious, so she wouldn't hurt him.

  She was just trying to intimidate Wang Yingshuang.

  At first, Wang Yingshuang made her hard to speak out, now she also let Wang Yingshuang have a taste of this.

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  It's weekend again, wish you all a happy weekend!

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