Lin Daiyu's Rebirth

Chapter 317 Madam Yu Picks Up a Letter

Just as Xiangyun was discussing the adoption with Mrs. Yu, a loud baby cry suddenly came from the east room.

My brother's crying sounded a little strange today.

Xiangyun stood up suddenly when she heard the sound, and walked quickly towards the east room in two steps.

Madam Yu murmured to herself:

"Don't cry, dear, I'm here soon!"

At the same time, he followed Xiangyun's steps and walked into the house.

As soon as I entered the east room, I saw the wet nurse frantically coaxing the baby in the cradle, her face full of anxiety.

Seeing Xiangyun come in, the nurse was like seeing a savior and said hurriedly:

"Auntie, please take a look at my brother!

I don't know what's going on these past few days. He seems fine, but he just isn't feeding properly!"

Xiangyun hurriedly reached out to take the child, gently held it in her arms, and comforted it in a low voice.

At this time, Mrs. Yu also came closer. She first lowered her head and thought for a moment, then looked at it carefully.

After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth and said:

"It's the twelfth lunar month now, and it's nearing the end of the year, so it's inevitable that some unclean things will appear.

Maybe he was struck by some evil spirit!"

After saying this, Madam Yu turned to look at Xiu'er beside her, and then instructed Xiu'er:

"Xiu'er, go outside the yard and look to see if there are any peach trees nearby.

If you have one, remember to pick a peach branch from the southwest corner and bring it back!"

Hearing this, Xiangyun and Zijuan looked at each other, their hearts full of suspicion.

Why would you pick peach branches in broad daylight? Would using peach branches make the child stop crying?

However, despite their doubts, neither of them asked any further questions, but just waited quietly to see what Mrs. Yu would do.

Not long after, Xiu'er walked in hurriedly, holding a peach branch in her hand.

At this time, Mrs. Yu asked Xiangyun with a serious expression to hold the child and let him sit steadily on the chair.

Then, Madam Yu personally held the peach branch, first gently waving it on the boy's little head, then slowly moved it to his chubby body, and symbolically hit him twice.

At the same time, Madam Yu muttered:

"Whether you are a high and mighty immortal or a person who has diligently cultivated, please get away from this child as soon as possible!

If you have any problem, just come to us adults. Why make things difficult for a child?"

After all the ceremonies were completed, Madam Yu glanced sharply at Xiu'er, then raised her voice and ordered loudly:

"Xiu'er, quickly take this peach branch and throw it onto the road!"

Zijuan and Xiangyun, who were standing by, watched the scene happening in front of them, their hearts filled with confusion.

At this moment, the nurse who had been silent all this time quietly moved to Xiangyun's side and said to her in a low voice:

"Auntie, I have seen similar situations in other people's homes.

If a child accidentally bumps into something dirty, doing what the lady did will get rid of it!"

After hearing this, Xiangyun nodded slightly, indicating that she understood the reason.

It is strange to say, but after Mrs. Yu did all this, the boy who had been whining and refusing to drink milk suddenly became quiet.

He was seen snuggling obediently in the wet nurse's warm embrace, drinking milk with relish.

Xiangyun slowly stood up from the chair, bent slightly, and performed a standard etiquette to Mrs. Yu.

She said softly, "Madam, Xiangyun would like to thank you for your trouble!"

However, Mrs. Yu seemed not to hear Xiangyun's thanks. She was lowering her head and busy looking for something in the room.

She was seen rummaging around, muttering, "Where's the needle and thread?"

He completely ignored Xiangyun who was standing beside him.

At this moment, the clever Zijuan saw this and hurried forward, asking softly, "Madam, what are you looking for? Are you looking for a sewing basket?"

As she spoke, Zijuan quickly walked to the cupboard, took out the basket full of needles and threads of various colors and handed it to Mrs. Yu.

After taking the sewing basket, Mrs. Yu didn't even bother to say thank you, and immediately began to ask if there was any red cloth and cinnabar at home.

Zijuan thought for a moment and replied:

"Madam, we should have the red cloth, but we may need to look for the cinnabar."

After saying that, she turned and walked towards the drawer, searching carefully.

Not long after, Zijuan came back with a handful of cinnabar in her hand.

She said to Madam Yu embarrassedly:

"Ma'am, I'm sorry, I only found this little cinnabar!"

Madam Yu looked up at the cinnabar in Zijuan's hand, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she said angrily:

"Silly girl, this little bit of cinnabar is enough!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Yu reached out and picked up the peach branch that had been reserved from the table. She skillfully picked up the knife and cut it into a very small knife and a small and exquisite axe shape.

Then, she carefully placed the sharpened knife and axe along with cinnabar into the red cloth, and gently sewed them together with needle and thread.

Xiangyun, Zijuan and Xueyan witnessed Madam Yu's series of skillful movements and were stunned for a moment, as if they were under a spell and unable to move.

They opened their eyes wide and stared at Mrs. Yu. After she finished sewing, she hung the red cloth on the boy's swaddling clothes.

Madam Yu said softly:

"According to the custom in our hometown, when children are still young, sewing a red cloth around their bread and wrapping it with a knife and cinnabar can ward off evil spirits!

When the weather gets warmer, hang the red cloth on the child's clothes.

Just take it off at night and put it by the bed!"

As soon as Mrs. Yu finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Xiangyun with a smile.

After a while, he said, "Yun'er, please think carefully about what I just said.

After all, the child is still young, and when encountering problems, it is good to have someone to discuss it with!"

After saying this, Mrs. Yu gently stretched her somewhat lazy waist, and seemed to be ready to leave.

Seeing this, Xiangyun quickly stood up and gracefully bowed slightly to Mrs. Yu.

After Mrs. Yu walked out of the room and left, Xiangyun's originally calm heart began to become a little anxious.

She stared closely at the small red envelope in front of her, which Madam Yu said could ward off evil spirits. The more she looked at it, the more uncomfortable she felt.

So, she subconsciously reached out and wanted to take the red envelope off her boy's swaddling clothes.

However, at this moment, Zijuan quickly gave Xiangyun a look and shook her head secretly at her.

She hinted to Xiangyun not to act rashly to avoid causing unnecessary trouble or misunderstanding.

Mrs. Yu and Xiu'er had just reached the door when Mrs. Yu suddenly noticed that there seemed to be something stuck in the crack of the door.

Xiu'er has always had sharp eyes and immediately saw that it looked like a letter.

So she bent down carefully, put her hand into the gap, and gently pulled the letter out.

Then, Xiu'er stood up and respectfully handed the letter to Mrs. Yu.

Mrs. Yu took the letter, opened it casually and glanced at it, and her heart was immediately filled with joy.

She subconsciously turned her head and looked towards the room where Xiangyun was.

At this moment, Madam Yu thought to herself:

"Okay, you bitch!

She's already married, but she's still having an affair with another man!

Now that I have this letter in hand, my son will surely be mine!"

Thinking of this, Madam Yu walked out with a proud smile. She wanted to go back home quickly to show Master Yu.