Chapter 1: Taiping Town, very peaceful

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This gentleman performed three bows and nine kowtows, his attitude one of utmost sincerity. The elderly "immortal" with white eyebrows and white hair in the shrine he was worshipping continued to wear a benevolent expression, smiling down at this person below.

Keep going! Keep going! It's the final stretch!

This is a woman's voice

Mr. Qian was in a state of great anxiety, sweating profusely. Now, having become as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, he would not only kneel but would even be willing to bow to his wife, as long as mother and child were safe.

However, looking at the more than one hundred people in the Qian residence, both big and small, all moving quietly and wearing expressions of mixed joy and worry, and then observing the seven or eight maidservants continuously bringing in hot water to the inner chamber, each one sweating profusely and appearing tense, one should be able to deduce something from this

Some guests are knowledgeable, while others appear completely bewildered

On this day, Mr. Qian was laughing madly

When the time for delivery arrives, it is a significant test at a critical moment of life. Moreover, this is a case of difficult labor

However, today the money house did not open its doors to welcome guests as usual

Ah! What is this talk? I am certainly not like that village woman and foolish husband. I truly like this daughter! My dear daughter—father's precious dear daughter! Hahaha! In the future, you will definitely grow up to be a great beauty! You will be as beautiful as your mother! Father will teach you music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and also how to do business! Right, right, father will also teach you to ride horses and compose poetry! And also, father will invite immortals to teach you the ways of the immortals, and one day you will surely become an immortal in the heavens! Right, right, father will also teach you to ride horses and compose poetry! And also, father will invite immortals to teach you the ways of the immortals, and one day you will surely become an immortal in the heavens! Hahaha!

My lord! This... this child... is the apple of her mother's eye... If you had come 20 years earlier... now they would be of an age to discuss marriage, wouldn't they... But unfortunately... you arrived so late... My lord! It hurts so much!

"No meeting today, a banquet tomorrow"

Next to the bustling market stands the residence of a wealthy family. A large red lantern hanging at the entrance bears the character "Qian" which means money.

In his old age, the joy on Mr. Qian's face at having a child was unmistakable and completely unmasked

The child is about to be born, and Mr. Qian is filled with boundless joy. However, seeing his wife in such pain, he is also extremely anxious. At that moment, he hurriedly turned around and rushed to the altar placed beside the room, kneeling down with a thud and repeatedly worshipping.

At this moment, Mrs. Qian, who had originally worn a face of anguish, seemed to have let out a sigh of relief. Despite her fatigue, there was an indescribable sense of joy and delight on her face

Swish!

Oh... this... debt collector... is killing me...! Ahhh!

What is said is the extent of their hospitality and the frequency of their interactions

The midwives began to shout, while Mrs. Qian, lying on the bed, took a deep breath... followed closely by...

A maid, who had just filled a basin with hot water, hurriedly entered the inner chamber, where a woman in her forties was lying on the bed. Surrounding her were four midwives who were continuously comforting her, urging her to exert herself.

Mr. Qian hurriedly reached out his hand and carefully embraced the child. He leaned over to his wife's bedside, looking at the child with immense excitement, and couldn't help but smile.

Mr. Qian was filled with panic, hurriedly rolling and crawling to his wife's bedside, gripping her hand tightly with both of his. Mrs. Qian, in a near-manic state, fiercely clutched her husband's hand, leaving deep bruises on his arm.

Ahーー ! ''

In her arms, on the small face of that infant...

Ahーーーー! It hurts ... ... I ... ... I can't take it anymore! It hurts so muchーーーーーー!!!

Having a child in middle age is indeed a great blessing in life

The anguished cries of despair echoed from within that inner room

Looking at the steward Qian, who was spinning around while holding their daughter, Madam Qian smiled and said, "My dear husband, what do you think we should name this little girl?"

On the merchant ship, traders come and go

His body stood there, bearing a smile. ... Then, blood-red liquid splattered out from the fissure pierced by that heavy sword, spraying onto the beams of the room, the edge of the bed, the faces of those around who still wore smiles, and ...

Why?

Overwhelmed with excitement, the wealthy gentleman Qian hurriedly ran to the shrine, knelt down again in worship, and said loudly: "Thank you for the grace of the Primordial Immortal! I, disciple Qian Yi, will certainly keep my promise! Furthermore, I will rebuild a temple for the Primordial Immortal in the east of the town! Let future generations offer their worship, so that the Immortal may forever receive the incense of the Qian family"

This little girl is currently curled up with her eyes closed. Her two little cheeks are rosy, making her look undeniably adorable

Regardless of who comes to visit, the doorman always responds with eight words

Just as his final kowtow made contact with the ground, the midwife behind him suddenly let out a gasp

The smile at the corners of Qian Yuanwai's mouth still lingers

Seeing her husband so happy, Madam Qian also revealed a warm smile and nodded towards her husband

With mountains at the front and water at the back, lush waters and green mountains

The stone steps at the door are lower by one month, worn smooth by the shoulders and heels of visiting guests

Great Primordial Immortal, I beseech you to bless me, Qian Yi, with the safety of mother and child today! If I am granted the favor of the Great Primordial Immortal, and my wife can successfully give birth to my own bloodline, I, Qian Yi, will immediately donate half of my family fortune to support charity! Great Primordial Immortal, your disciple Qian Yi bows in reverence!

The sound that pierced through the air tore apart the voice of Master Qian... At the same time, it also tore through his skin, vocal cords, muscles, blood vessels, and bones

The four midwives are now in a state of panic, sweating profusely, while the maidservants beside them have now become their attendants, helping to wipe their sweat and assist them.

A tender yet symbolically infinite cry of hope replaced the original sounds of pain and encouragement

Perhaps it is their sincerity that moves heaven

Madam, keep it up! It's almost there!

At this moment, the midwife had already cleaned the child and wrapped him in a clean swaddling cloth. The eldest midwife approached with the child in her arms, smiling as she said: "Congratulations, Sir! Congratulations, Sir! Today, you have been blessed with a precious daughter, which is indeed a blessing for our Taiping Town!"

Madam, oh Madam!" Mr. Qian tightly grasped the lady's hand, calling out repeatedly. Helpless, powerless, yet inexplicably excited, and terribly afraid.

Madam, look, it is a daughter. Thank you, you have endured much hardship and have finally given birth to this child for our Qian family! You have truly worked hard!

Madam, please exert yourself! It won't be long now, the child is about to be born!

The grand Qian residence can be said to be the largest aristocratic family in the entire Taiping Town. The master, Qian Yuanwai, is also a well-known wealthy merchant, and nearly half of the industries in Taiping Town rely on the protection of the Qian residence. Perhaps compared to some super-large towns, such a scale may not be considered significant. However, here, it undoubtedly represents a local tycoon, revered by thousands.

Mr. Qian nodded slightly and began to look at his obedient daughter in the swaddling blanket

His head, which had already been split in two, seemed unaware of what had happened

Madam, Madam! Hold on... Hold on for a moment! You must hold on for a moment!

Beside the farmland, the farmer swings his hoe

Wow

As for Mr. Qian, he knelt by his wife's bedside, allowing her to grasp his hand, holding it tightly as they exchanged comforting words to one another

Gave birth? Gave birth! Gave birth! Madam! Gave birth! Madam! Oh, Madam! Hahahaha!

Long before the expected delivery, all the doctors in Taiping Town had already been invited by Mr. Qian. Mrs. Qian was nearly forty-five years old, and it cannot be said that having a child at such an age is easy. Moreover, this was her first pregnancy. The level of danger involved goes without saying; anyone with discernment can understand it.

At nearly fifty years of age, he resembled a mischievous child of seven or eight, excitedly dancing and jumping in place.

Madam Qian cried out in pain, her two hands gripping Mr. Qian's arm as if to vent her anger. The marks of her nails were already deeply embedded. However, Mr. Qian felt no pain at all; he kept turning his head to look at the midwives, his eyes filled with an urgency that was beyond words.

Taiping Town

Sunset and sunrise, this ordinary little town is just like its name, with joy radiating from everyone's faces and the essence of "peace" permeating everywhere

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Mr. Qian is very hospitable

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Upon hearing the laughter from this room, the entire Qian residence was informed of the mother and daughter's safety. From this moment on, there would be an additional young lady of noble status in the town of Taiping. How could this not bring joy? How could one not be delighted?

After bowing again, the overjoyed gentleman, moved to tears, finally got up in a daze and rolled back to his wife's side

Madam Qian's complexion was somewhat pale, yet it appeared relatively stable. A smile lingered at the corners of her mouth as she spoke with a hint of apology: "Unfortunately... my husband, I did not bear you a son..."

Well, I have already thought it through! As for our daughter, why not name her...

The foot is out! Madam, put in a little more effort! It's almost there! Almost there!

Such childish behavior made Madam Qian on the bed smile involuntarily, and the surrounding maids and midwives also responded with cheerful laughter

Ah ah ah ahーーーーーー ! ! ! ''

At this moment, the steward immediately instructed the servants to begin preparing the banquet for tomorrow! The Qian family, the foremost family in Taiping Town, is celebrating the birth of a daughter, so how could the banquet be anything less than splendid? Naturally, all the residents of Taiping Town must be invited to join in the celebration, and a month’s worth of food and drink would barely suffice! By then, the flowing banquet and the ironclad red envelopes will certainly not be lacking in rewards!

A semi-transparent great sword pierced through the tiled roof above, its sharp blade sweeping directly past Mr. Qian's head, heavily embedding itself into the ground behind him