Chapter 231: Weakness 2
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
At this moment, the maidservant came in and reported, "Madam, Master, Madam Tang's maidservant is looking for Master. She said that she has something to say."
Madam Yin smiled warmly and said, "What is it? Please come in."
Soon, Madam Tang's maidservant, Cui Hong, came in. She bowed and said to Yin Changshun, "Master, Madam asked me to come and ask you. This morning, you said that you liked to eat that stewed beef. Madam has already stewed it. Are you still going to eat it?"
Yin Changshun was tempted.
He looked at Madam Yin. Madam Yin's eyes were a little sad, and her tone was weak. "Master, you promised me."
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Yin Changshun turned to the maidservant, Cui Hong, and said, "I won't be eating today. Go back and tell your Madam that I have to accompany Madam Yin for the next few days and don't have time to visit her. Let her take care of herself. Just tell her to ask for whatever she wants to eat."
Yin Changshun wanted to go, but he also remembered that he had promised Madam Yin.
That meant two or three days, which passed quickly.
The maid withdrew.
Yin Changshun secretly sized up Madam Yin's expression and was relieved to see that she was not unhappy.
All these years, he did not have a single concubine. He had already let her down.
He only had one concubine now, and the main wife was always looking at him with cold and mocking eyes. How could he not be annoyed?
Now that Madam Yin was showing weakness, Yin Changshun was a little happy.
He had done nothing wrong in the first place.
Madam Yin smiled at Yin Changshun and picked up some food for him.
If it weren't for the fact that her clenched nails into her palms, she probably wouldn't have been able to take it.
It was pathetic and ridiculous, but she was still counting on it. Even though she felt unfair, she was still excusing him inside. A voice inside said: He just can't read a real woman's heart. He's just been deceived.
"Madame, you eat too."
Yin Changshun smiled and looked over. He also picked up some food for Madam Yin.
Madame Yin smiled back.
On the other hand,
Madam Tang watched as the maidservant returned alone with a cold expression. "Where's Master?"
Cui Hong lowered her head and replied, "Madam, Master said that he won't be coming for the next few days and is accompanying Madam Yin in the main courtyard."
The young madam was completely different in private, but she was only a maidservant and had no right to say that.
She could only behave herself and do her job.
Madam Tang's expression was cold. Her chest kept rising and falling, and her breathing quickened. She was obviously angry.
But on second thought, Madam Yin did not have many days left to live. She felt relieved.
She was a gentle and kind flower in front of Master.
Hence, Madam Tang said to the maidservant, "Cui Hong, go and send this stewed beef to the main courtyard. Say it's for Madam to recuperate. Let Master accompany Madam for the next few days. There's no need to visit me."
Madam Tang smiled. That would show how gentle and kind she was and make his master like her even more.
On the contrary, it was a wonderful thing to be able to anger the woman to death.
As she thought about this, her smile deepened. She waved her hand and said, "Hurry up and serve it. Otherwise, it won't taste good when it gets cold."
The maidservant nodded and nimbly carried the stew pot back to the main courtyard.
Madam Tang sat down to eat. Her hand gently landed on her abdomen. She smiled and whispered, "Baby, don't worry. Mother will definitely make you a legitimate son. We won't be inferior bastards. This move of Mother's took several years. It's finally time. Those two doctors came at the right time."
"Mother is worried that she won't agree to cut open her stomach to take the child. If she doesn't and takes expensive medicine often, she can still live for half a year. Fortunately, she made a choice. My baby must be lucky. The heavens are watching over you."
Madam Tang smiled and ate slowly, talking gently to the child.
It would only take two or three days, and she could afford to wait.
The maid returned not long after.
Madam Tang had also finished eating and asked the maidservant to remove the leftovers. She yawned and said, "Clean up and prepare hot water. I'm going to bathe and sleep. Oh right, pay attention to the movements in the main courtyard for the next few days. When she opens her abdomen to take the child, you must inform me."
She was the victor. Of course, she had to see the fruits of her victory for herself.
The maid nodded. "Yes."
For the next two days, Yin Changshun did what he had promised Madam Yin.
He spent two whole days eating and sleeping and writing with Madam Yin.
Su Xiaolu was also preparing the medicine and thread to open Madam Yin's stomach.
She was using catgut for the threads, which had been treated so that she wouldn't have to remove them when the time came.
C-section was very complicated.
So Xiaolu had done a lot of preparation.
She wanted to do it on her own. She had to consider all her preparations.
Painkiller, hemostasis, stitching, and cleaning.
She also had to deal with unexpected situations that could arise at any time.
She had been very busy these days.
On the fifteenth night of the first month, at dinner with Old Wu, she told him about her and Madam Yin's scheme.
Tomorrow morning, she would open Madam Yin's abdomen. Tonight, Madam Yin would start to fast and abstain from water.
Old Wu ate his food and said casually, "Girl, don't worry. Master can't help you with anything else. This small favor is not a problem."
Su Xiaolu wanted to help Madam Yin. Of course, Old Wu would not disagree.
His disciple had always been able to do whatever she wanted.
Even if she wanted to kill someone, he would help hand her the knife.
Old Wu narrowed his eyes and smiled. He looked at Su Xiaolu and said, "Girl, but I have to say this first. If you mess up and get pecked by Madam Tang, I won't care."
Su Xiaolu smiled. "Don't worry, Master. I trust my judgment."
A two-faced person who loved to pretend, an ambitious concubine who was definitely enjoying the harvest as she took her place.
Stabbing Madam Yin one last time before she died undoubtedly doubled the joy of the harvest.
"Alright then. I haven't watched a show in a long time. There's no harm in watching."
Old Wu smiled and said.
The little girl had grown up and had more thoughts.
She was mischievous. It was the style of the divine doctors of Minggu. He had indeed chosen a good disciple.
After eating, Su Xiaolu washed up and rested.
Before sleeping, she had circulated a few rounds of internal cultivation techniques. Her current internal force was accumulated in her dantian and had solidified. When necessary, she could transfer internal energy to Madam Yin to protect her life.
The next morning, Su Xiaolu woke up early and carried her medical kit to the main courtyard with Old Wu.
Yin Changshun also hid in the inner room.
This was a hiding place specially set up for him. It was an isolated gauze curtain. If he wanted to, he could open the gauze curtain and personally see Madam Yin being slit open. If he was afraid, he could choose not to look.
His daughter, Yin Yuyao, had also been arranged by Madam Yin.
Madam Yin was ready. When she saw Su Xiaolu, she nodded at her and said, "Miss Su, thank you."
Su Xiaolu asked Madam Yin to lie down. She took her pulse and then asked, "Madam, you haven't eaten anything since midnight, have you?"
Chapter 232: A Good Show 1
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Madam Yin nodded. "Yes, I didn't eat anything."
Even though her mouth was a little dry, she held back and did not drink.
This time, Madam Yin had risked everything. She was naturally extremely cautious. She remembered everything that Su Xiaolu had instructed her to do. She remembered everything that she could not do.
She had waited for this moment without eating or drinking.
"Good. Take it easy and relax."
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Su Xiaolu smiled and used the scissors to cut Madam Yin's clothes, revealing her stomach.
Madame Yin smiled back. She wanted to relax too, but she could not.
She didn't know what fate awaited her, so she was extremely nervous.
The skin on her belly broke out in goosebumps.
Su Xiaolu placed needles on Madam Yin's acupoints and sealed her pain nerves.
Su Xiaolu poured alcohol into the basin and soaked the props. Then she wiped the alcohol on Madam Yin's stomach.
She stuck a few needles in her belly to seal her acupoints, which would reduce bleeding.
She cut Madam Yin's abdomen with a thin blade.
Su Xiaolu focused on clearing the muscle layer and cutting it again and again.
And finally cut through the womb.
A large amount of slightly murky water surged out.
Su Xiaolu took the cotton gauze she had prepared and placed it in her abdomen.
The 'stone fetus' was black and a little stiff. Su Xiaolu took him out. What made Su Xiaolu frown was that the fetus was alive.
But once it left the mother's body, it died instantly like a fish lacking water.
Su Xiaolu wanted to save the child, but after a few needles were inserted into the stone fetus's heart, it still did not come back to life. She wrapped the child in a cotton cloth and put him away.
She then went to clean and stitch up Madam Yin.
It was amazing that the 'stone fetus', who had been in her stomach for four years, still had signs of life. She would have to ask the old man about it later.
After taking out the fetus, Madam Yin gradually fell asleep.
Su Xiaolu took a piece of ginseng and stuffed it into Madam Yin's mouth. Then, she quickly cleaned Madam Yin's abdominal cavity and stitched it up.
She had even given Madam Yin thirty percent of her internal energy to repair her body.
It had been two hours since the wound was completely stitched up.
Su Xiaolu went to Madam Yin's side and said softly to her, "Madam, the show has begun."
Madam Yin opened her eyes and smiled at Su Xiaolu. "Thank you for saving me."
Su Xiaolu smiled and closed the medical kit. She quickly went to Yin Changshun's hiding place and tapped his acupoints under his shocked expression.
Now, Yin Changshun could neither move nor speak.
Yin Changshun widened his eyes in anger as if saying "What are you doing?"
Su Xiaolu smiled evilly. She did not have the time to explain it to him. Didn't people say that what you hear is false and what you see is true? Then she would let Lord Yin take a good look today and listen to it personally.
After dealing with Yin Changshun, Su Xiaolu carried the medical kit and rushed out. She said to Old Wu in a panic, "Master... No, it's not good. The bleeding is not stopping. She, she's dying. Let's run away..."
Old Wu pointed outside the door and then also acted. He stomped his feet and lowered his voice, saying in a disappointed tone, "Sigh, sigh, it's all your fault. You can't even do such a small thing well. Don't interfere. Master will bring you out."
"Let's not panic. Act normal. Go out with Master. We'll pretend that we succeeded and say that we're too tired. Then, we'll leave the residence quickly!"
Old Wu's tone was placating.
Su Xiaolu nodded and the master and disciple walked towards the door.
The moment she opened the door, she saw Madam Tang surrounding the main courtyard with maidservants and guards.
A maidservant was telling Madam Tang what she had heard.
Madam Tang's eyes were filled with ecstasy. She suppressed it and shouted, "Alright, these two quacks actually dared to harm Madam. Arrest them and lock them up in jail. When Master returns, we'll punish them!"
Su Xiaolu looked flustered and afraid, as if a disaster was coming. She pointed at Old Wu and said, "This has nothing to do with me. It's all this old man's fault. Don't kill me, sob..."
Old Wu's expression immediately turned to anger and hatred. "You wretched girl, how dare you slander me? I'll put righteousness before family and clean you up!"
Madam Tang shouted coldly, "Arrest them all. I don't have the time to watch them fight. Capture them and bring them down. Wait for Master to deal with them."
"All of you wait outside. I'll go in and see Madam first."
Madam Tang said coldly and walked into the house impatiently.
Madam Yin was dying. She had to talk to her properly.
As for these two quacks, it wouldn't be too late to deal with them later. That wretched girl had accepted two hundred taels of silver from her, so she naturally had to cough it up.
But for now, she had more important things on her mind.
As soon as she entered the house, Madam Tang adjusted the duster on her head, took the lip tissue from her pocket, pursed her lips, and headed for the back room.
The room smelled of blood.
Her face was pale and her expression was very bad. When she saw that Madam Yin was here, she raised her hand with difficulty and said weakly, "Sister, sister, quickly... get me a doctor... save..."
Madam Tang swayed her hips and walked to Madam Yin's bed. She smiled and said, "Sis, I'm afraid you're possessed. I can't be happier that you're dead. How can I get you a doctor?"
Madam Yin's eyes widened. "You, you..."
Madam Yin interrupted her and said with a smile, "Are you going to call me a bitch again? Go ahead. You're about to die anyway. If you die, I can be Madam Yin. The child in my stomach can also be born as a legitimate son."
"Madam Tang, this is indeed the real you. You've finally revealed your true colors."
Madam Yin seemed to have given up praying. She spoke weakly.
Madam Tang made a pleased "uh-huh" sound and said, "You're dying. I don't have anything to hide in front of you."
She gritted her teeth. "Damn it, damn it, why can't Master see through your vicious heart? Damn it..."
Madam Tang brushed his hair nonchalantly. "Sis, you still don't understand men. It's not that men can't see clearly, but they just don't want to. Besides, you're old and I'm still young. It's normal for Master to like me."
"Since he cares about me, he naturally won't care about you. Don't be reluctant to leave. Go in peace. I'll definitely find a good husband for your daughter. What do you think of the farmers in the farmstead? I think it's just right. It's perfect for your daughter."
Madam Tang smiled at her.
Madame Yin was breathing heavily with anger. Her daughter was her only bottom line.
Madam Tang didn't care at all. She reached out to touch her stomach and said, "Sis, you can't blame me for this. Who asked your daughter to stand in my way? I'm definitely going to have a daughter in the future. Why should your daughter hold the position of the legitimate daughter? It's already good enough that I didn't harm her and let her live."
Chapter 233: A Good Show 2
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
"Sis, just go now and reunite with your two sons."
Madam Tang rose and looked down at Madam Yin. She smiled disdainfully.
"Sis, you're really a failed mother. Until now, you probably thought that the death of your eldest son and the stone fetus in your stomach were an accident."
Madam Tang' words were undoubtedly shocking.
Madam Yin looked at Madam Tang with disbelief in her eyes. Her body was trembling slightly, and her lips were trembling uncontrollably.
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Her lips and teeth collided and bled. Madam Yin said with extreme difficulty, "W-What do you mean?"
Madam Tang covered her mouth and chuckled. "Hehehe... Sis, it seems like you really didn't suspect me."
Madam Tang was very satisfied with Madam Yin's current reaction. She looked at Madam Yin from above and smiled under Madam Yin's hateful gaze. "Seeing that you're so useless, I won't hide it from you. To tell you the truth, I got someone to infect your son with smallpox. Children are always unguarded against kittens and puppies. If he touches a dog that has smallpox, he will be infected."
"In the end, he naturally died. Speaking of which, it's his fault for being weak. Some people can survive smallpox. Unfortunately, your Yan'er has a short life."
"And the stone fetus in your stomach was also caused by me. Your schemes were inferior to mine. The medicine that made your child slowly become a stone fetus was given to you by your daughter. You were careful, but you wouldn't guard against your daughter. Look, I took the opportunity again. I thought that your body wouldn't be able to withstand it for two years and you would die. Who knew that Master cared so much about you and gave you many precious herbs to save your life, allowing you to live until now."
Madam Tang happily told Madam Yin the secrets she had hidden in her heart. She would never tell her this secret in her life. Madam Yin was about to die. It was undoubtedly a happy thing to see Madam Yin in pain and helplessness.
And the dead could keep secrets forever.
"You, you vicious b*tch—"
Madam Yin was devastated. Her heart hurt so much.
It had never occurred to her that her child had been harmed by Madam Tang.
Madam Tang was extremely smug. She said casually, "Sis, you don't have to be so angry. If you were me, you would have done the same. What's so good about being someone's concubine? You'll only be looked down upon. The treatment of a legitimate son is also different. For the sake of my child, of course I have to eliminate the obstacles!"
"All of this is for my child."
Madam Tang reached out to touch her abdomen and said proudly to Madam Yin.
Madam Yin's face was covered in tears. Her heart ached. Her heart was about to break.
"You—you—"
Madam Yin glared at Madam Tang angrily. She gritted her teeth but could not say anything.
Madam Tang smiled, not caring how much Madam Yin hated her. She gently touched her abdomen and said with a gentle expression, "After you die, I'll be Madam Yin. Soon, my baby will be born as a legitimate son. In the future, I'll give birth to a few more children for Master. There will be a few boys and girls. I'm not like you, who doesn't know how to hold a man's heart at all. I'll hold Master's heart well and never have a concubine enter this family again. Our family will definitely live happily together."
"Rest in peace, sis. I'm not going to tell this secret to the living. Look, I've already told you, and you're going to die knowing. Am I right?"
Madam Tang smiled at her.
Madam Yin stared at Madam Tang with hatred. Her head hurt and her vision darkened. She bit the tip of her tongue. The pain woke her up. She didn't know how Yin Changshun, who was hiding, felt when he heard this. All she wanted to do now was cut this woman into pieces.
When Madam Tang was done, she walked past the crickets on the small couch nearby and said, "When you were pregnant, I thought it was a boy. I don't know if it was. I'm here now to take a look and clear my head."
Madam Yin wanted to stop her, but she was too weak to get up.
Madam Tang opened the crucible and looked at it in disdain before casually covering it again. "It's indeed a boy. You're quite tenacious. He has grown quite a bit in your stomach. Unfortunately, after taking that medicine, no matter how tenacious he is, he won't be able to escape death."
Madam Tang returned to Madam Yin's side. Seeing that Madam Yin was about to cry tears of blood, she smiled happily and said, "Sister, Master isn't in the residence today. He said that he went to the county office to work. I sent someone to inform him. However, looking at you, I'm afraid you won't be able to wait for him to come. Sigh... go in peace. Don't marry a scholar in your next life. Marry an ordinary farmer. No one will fight with you."
Madam Yin's blood surged and blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.
Trembling, she tightened her grip on the glass beside her and bit down hard on the tip of her tongue. The pain and the smell of blood sobered her, and she found the strength to push the glass beside her off the blanket.
The glass shattered.
This was the cue.
Su Xiaolu, who was being escorted by the guards outside, immediately turned her wrist nimbly and kicked the guards beside her. She said to Old Wu, "Master, it's our turn."
Old Wu took out a medicine bottle, covered his nose, and sprayed it.
The maids and guards scurried away.
Su Xiaolu and Old Wu also headed toward the house.
They broke in, and Madam Tang jumped.
Just as she was about to scold her subordinates for not keeping an eye on them, she saw Su Xiaolu walk around to the back of the bed.
Madam Tang frowned. "You wretched girl, what are you doing?"
Su Xiaolu smiled and said, "It's a big surprise for Aunt Tang."
Su Xiaolu looked at Yin Changshun, whose eyes were wide open. She pinched Yin Changshun's chin open and stuffed a pill into his mouth. She closed his chin and tapped his throat. Yin Changshun swallowed the pill.
She raised her hand and unlocked his acupoints. Su Xiaolu said, "Don't worry, Lord Yin. This is life-saving medicine. I believe that you must have something to say after holding it in for so long."
Looking at Yin Changshun, he was quite agitated.
She wondered what he had heard.
After doing all this, Su Xiaolu came to the bed and gave Madam Yin a life-saving pill.
Madam Yin was so angry that her heart meridians were damaged and her eyes were damaged. It seemed that what Madam Tang said was very serious.
"M-my lord..."
Madam Tang looked at Yin Changshun, who walked out from behind the bed. Her happy expression froze and turned to disbelief and panic. Her voice trembled.
Why is he here? Hasn't he gone to work?
How could this be? He shouldn't even be here.
Madam Tang panicked.
Yin Changshun was furious. He gritted his teeth and walked up to Madam Tang. When he saw her panicked and terrified expression, he was furious. He raised his hand and slapped her hard. He pointed at her and gritted his teeth. "You vicious woman."
Chapter 234: Saving the First Evil Person
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
God only knew how shocked he was to hear those words, how his heart ached.
His son had been killed by Madam Tang.
Thinking of his two sons, Yin Changshun felt as if a piece of meat had been gouged out of his heart. He thought that Madam Tang was gentle and kind-hearted, and it was inevitable for women to be jealous of each other. However, he did not expect her to be a poisonous snake and murder his two sons.
Yin Changshun's slap made Madam Tang lose her balance and sit heavily on the ground.
Madam Tang was stunned and her mind was blank.
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Only when the pain in her stomach came did Madam Tang wake up from her daze. She held her stomach and cried out in pain, "Master, save me. My stomach hurts... Master, I'm pregnant with a son. Save him."
The child. She must never lose this child.
Yin Changshun's eyes were filled with hatred, but when his gaze landed on Madam Tang's stomach, he felt conflicted. Madam Tang was vicious, but it was still his child in her stomach.
Yin Changshun softened.
On the bed, Madam Yin said weakly, "Master, have you forgotten that our Yan'er and this child were both killed by this vicious woman? If you save her, you and I can only be separated."
"This vicious woman harmed my son's life. I won't let her off. Master, if you want to play favorites, then I can only sue you. I want justice for my two sons."
Hatred burst out of Madam Yin's eyes. Madam Tang must die!
Her two sons were killed by Madam Tang, and Madam Tang must pay for it with her life.
Yin Changshun looked at Madam Yin and quickly explained, "Madam, I'm not trying to be biased. With your current body, it's already difficult for you to get pregnant. What I care about is the child in her stomach. After all, it's my child."
Madam Tang was terrifyingly vicious. Such a woman could not be kept, but she was pregnant with his child.
Yin Changshun was frustrated. Why did such a thing have to happen to him?
Madam Tang hugged her stomach and looked at Yin Changshun pleadingly. Tears flowed down her face as she tried to use her weakness to move Yin Changshun's heart.
No matter what, she had to keep this baby alive.
Su Xiaolu went forward, pinched Madam Tang's chin, and stuffed a life-saving pill into her mouth.
Before Madam Tang could resist, Su Xiaolu pointed casually and Madam Tang lay down, unable to move.
Su Xiaolu took out a few silver needles and pricked Madam Tang.
"Don't move. You hurt the fetus, I'll protect it."
Su Xiaolu said to Madam Tang. Madam Tang was very vicious, but the child in her stomach was innocent. He should be saved.
Madam Tang was the first evil person she had saved.
Madam Tang gradually calmed down. After thinking carefully, she realized that she had been tricked by Madam Yin. Looking at Madam Yin, who was still breathing, she glared at Su Xiaolu fiercely and gritted her teeth. "Wretched girl, you took two hundred taels from me. How dare you betray me?"
Madam Tang was so angry that she felt dizzy. She did not expect that she would fall at the hands of a little girl.
When Su Xiaolu took the money, she thought that she would keep the secret.
It was such a huge sum of money. She did not expect Su Xiaolu to go back on her word. Madam Tang was very indignant. "Damn girl, how much did she give you to make you betray me?!"
Lord Yin did not earn much. He only managed to live a good life by relying on a few shops. In the past few years, he had spent a lot of money treating Madam Yin with good herbs.
The Yin family did not have much money. She could take out two hundred taels, which was almost all she had. The reason why she spent so much money was that she had never planned to let Su Xiaolu take the money.
She was scheming because she had seen a lot. Su Xiaolu was a little girl who had yet to see the world. Why was she so good at scheming?
She didn't lose to Madam Yin. She lost to a little girl. Madam Tang was indignant.
Su Xiaolu looked at Madam Tang and grinned. "Madam Yin didn't give me money. I helped her because I wanted to. Now that I want to save your life, I'll do it. Take your two hundred taels as consultation fees."
"You—"
Madam Tang was dizzy with anger.
Su Xiaolu supported her stomach twice and injected some internal energy into her abdomen. The internal energy passed through her abdomen and into the baby's body.
This would stabilize Madam Tang's situation and protect her child.
Madam Tang felt the pain gradually ease and she breathed a sigh of relief.
Yin Changshun walked to Madam Yin's bedside and looked at her guiltily. "Madam, she's five months pregnant. The child has already formed. This is my flesh and blood..."
Thinking about how Madam Tang had said that this was with his son, Yin Changshun felt even more conflicted. He did not have a son now, so even if he took a concubine, getting pregnant and having children was not something that could be done overnight. Now, there was a ready-made child in Madam Tang's stomach.
He really didn't want to give up.
Madam Yin's face was pale. She looked at Su Xiaolu and asked, "Miss Su, can I get pregnant again?"
Her son had been harmed by this vicious woman. She had destroyed her home.
She wanted to hack Madam Tang into pieces, but Yin Changshun wanted to save her life.
Su Xiaolu looked at Madam Yin and said truthfully, "Madam is old. Although you survived this time, you are seriously injured and can't give birth anymore."
Madam Yin closed her eyes sadly.
Hearing this news, Yin Changshun became even more determined.
At this moment, Madam Tang looked at Yin Changshun weakly and said, "Master, I know I'm wrong, but this is all because I love you too much. Because of my jealousy, Master, I know I was wrong. I promise I'll change. I can give birth to a son for you this time. I can give birth to a son in the future too. I have a way to give birth to a son."
Madam Tang was smart and knew what to say to enter Yin Changshun's heart.
What Yin Changshun cared about the most now was heirs. A woman who could give birth to sons was what he wanted the most.
Yin Changshun was tempted. He did need it.
However, her methods were too vicious. He could not forgive her easily.
Madam Yin secretly gritted her teeth and swallowed the pain in her throat. She opened her eyes and smiled mockingly. "Hehe, Master wants my two sons to die in vain. Then don't blame me for being heartless."
Yin Changshun immediately felt a headache coming on. He was in a difficult position. "Madam—"
Madam Yin looked at Madam Tang coldly and caught a hint of smugness in her eyes. Madam Yin curled her lips coldly and said, "Master, actually, there's a way to resolve this matter. Not only can we do as I wish, but we can also do as you wish."
Madam Tang sensed something was wrong.
Yin Changshun was delighted when he heard that. He quickly asked, "What way?"
Madam Yin smiled coldly and said, "It's very simple. Capture Madam Tang and treat her well. After she gives birth, we'll convict her. Her child will be given to me in the future. Treat it as if I gave birth to it and it will be mine in the future. She's so smart, the child she gives birth to will definitely be smart too. In the future, when he takes the scholarly examination, I'll also have glory to enjoy."
"As for Madam Tang, I don't know where her bones would be buried then."
With that, Madam Yin smiled at Madam Tang.
A child belonged to whoever raised him. Madam Tang wanted to use the child as a bargaining chip, so she took this bargaining chip.
Chapter 235: Compensate Her with a Child
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Madam Tang was looking forward to the child. There was nothing more serious than snatching her child away.
When Yin Changshun heard this, he immediately nodded and agreed. "Alright, that's a good idea. We'll listen to Madam. This vicious woman harmed our child. It's only right for her to compensate us with her child."
As for Madam Tang, Yin Changshun did not dare to accept her.
Madam Tang was gentle and beautiful on the outside, but she was vicious.
He did not dare to let her sleep beside him. She was a vicious person. Anyone would be afraid of sleeping with her.
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His goal was to have children, and if Madam Yin took a step back now, it would be the best of both worlds.
Madam Tang looked terrified and said in a panic, "No, Master, you can't do this to me. How can you let my child call someone else mother? You can't snatch him away."
Madam Tang was devastated. She cared about her child the most. He had been used as a means of survival by blackmail, but now he had been deprived.
Madam Tang's struggles and refusal were useless.
Madam Yin looked at Yin Changshun and said coldly, "Master, lock her up. I hope she can eat more. This way, the child can grow stronger. You have to be careful not to let her die before the child is born."
Yin Changshun immediately agreed and called the maidservant in.
Madam Tang no longer saw any trace of warmth in Yin Changshun's eyes. When men were heartless, they were even more terrifying than women.
Madam Tang dared not think what would happen to her in the future.
She thought Madam Yin was going to die before she dared say any of this.
If she had known this would happen, she would never have told her.
Madam Yin looked at the flustered Madam Tang and felt much calmer.
She looked at Su Xiaolu and said, "Miss Su, please help me seal her mute acupoint so that she can't speak in the future. It's best if she can't even bite anything."
"No, you can't do this to me—"
Madam Tang's eyes were filled with fear, and her entire body trembled.
Once she fell, she would definitely die. Madam Tang was extremely regretful. She shouldn't have come to Madam Yin to show off, but it was too late now.
Su Xiaolu smiled mischievously. "Okay."
He took out a silver needle and inserted a few needles into her face, easily sealing her acupoints.
Madam Tang opened and closed her mouth in agitation, but no sound came out.
Her mouth was numb, too. She couldn't use any force even if she wanted to.
Su Xiaolu saved her, but she helped Madam Yin push her into the sea of fire.
Madam Tang's eyes were filled with intense hatred as she glared at Su Xiaolu, wishing she could skin her alive.
Su Xiaolu smiled at her and said, "Why do you hate me? I didn't ask you to harm Madam Yin's child. You killed Madam Yin's child and now you've lost your child. This is your retribution."
"Are you asking me why I'm saving you if I'm helping Madam Yin?"
"I, Su Xiaolu, will save you if I want to. I don't need a reason. Your fetus is very stable now. You will definitely be able to give birth to a healthy child to return to Madam Yin."
With that, Su Xiaolu got up and left.
Tang was angry and hateful. Her mouth trembled from side to side. She hated her so much that she couldn't even grit her teeth now.
How could a little girl be so capable? She was like a divine doctor.
When she thought of this, her mind went blank.
She glared at Madam Yin, her face filled with indignation. She had taken ninety-nine steps out of a hundred. She was unwilling to lose at the last step.
Madam Yin said to Yin Changshun, "Master, call some servants in and tie her up. Get the servants to take good care of her and let her give birth to a healthy son for me."
Madam Yin calmed down. Madam Tang was hateful, but what she had done was already a foregone conclusion. No matter how much she hated her, she had to think about her daughter.
Since Yin Changshun wanted this child, she would take him and treat him as compensation from Madam Tang.
This child would never know his identity in this lifetime, and Madam Tang would never hear the child call her mother in this lifetime.
It wasn't the best way, but it was the only way.
Yin Changshun nodded. "Alright, rest well, Madam. Your health is the most important."
Yin Changshun turned and went out.
Madam Tang's eyes were red, but she could not make a sound.
She couldn't even move.
She hated it. She hated it.
If she couldn't speak, she couldn't beg Yin Changshun to be soft-hearted. How could she be willing to become a machine with such a plan? But she couldn't do anything.
She had failed. Not only had she lost her life, but she had also lost her child to Madam Yin.
Yin Changshun quickly called a servant in and tied her up.
Madam Tang was taken away. The maidservants also tidied up the house and carefully changed Madam Yin's bed.
Yin Changshun felt guilty and had been by her side.
Su Xiaolu and Old Wu had also returned to the courtyard. Now, they were not criminals.
After the master and disciple left the room, Old Wu said, "Madam Yin is quite smart. Suffer for a moment and benefit for a lifetime."
Yin Changshun clearly wanted to keep the child. If Madam Yin didn't do this, Madam Tang might be able to regain Yin Changshun's favor in the future.
Taking advantage of the fact that Yin Changshun was still feeling guilty, she decisively made a decision. Madam Tang would become the prop who gave birth. What was important was the child in her stomach. As for Madam Tang, she was equivalent to livestock that could be slaughtered at will when the child was born.
Su Xiaolu disagreed. "But if he doesn't take concubines, there would not be such a thing."
How could one tell who was right and who was wrong?
Old Wu put his hands behind his back and said seriously, "Girl, if you encounter such scumbags in the future, just use a packet of medicine to directly solve the root of the problem. There are many men in the world. You don't have to beg for that one. Do you understand? You're the divine doctor of Minggu. No one will dare to say anything even if you want to find a few."
Su Xiaolu was speechless.
Old Wu looked serious. "If you can afford it, you have to let it go. You can't die for a man, do you hear me?"
Su Xiaolu was speechless.
Oh, master, I'm not even nine years old. What are you talking about? She thought.
The more Old Wu thought about it, the more depressed he became. He looked at Su Xiaolu. "No, hurry up and promise Master. Otherwise, you won't pass this training."
Thinking that his precious disciple might be hurt by love in the future, Old Wu's heart ached. What damn man dared to harm his disciple? He would kill whoever came.
A woman's heart was as deep as the sea. She was troublesome and confused. Thinking that Su Xiaolu might be shy for a man, Old Wu felt terrible.
He was so angry!
Of course, Su Xiaolu could only agree to this protective anger. She promised Old Wu that she would never be stubborn in the future. Men were precious, but freedom was even more expensive. If it was for freedom, men could be abandoned, but she would never find a playboy. If he was unfaithful, she would definitely kill him!
Old Wu supervised Su Xiaolu to promise him before he felt relieved. He stroked Su Xiaolu's hair kindly and said, "I'm relieved now. Let's stay for a few more days before going back."
Chapter 236: Compensate Her with a Child 2
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The stone fetus in Lady Yin's stomach had been resolved. For the next few days, they would observe Lady Yin's health. When she recovered and could eat, sleep, and walk, they would be able to leave.
Su Xiaolu nodded. "Okay, Master. I'll go back and sleep for a while."
She was very focused on opening Madam Yin's abdomen. She was tired.
Old Wu waved his hand. "Go, go. It doesn't matter if you sleep more. You don't need to go there now."
Su Xiaolu thought that Yin Changshun was accompanying Madam Yin, be it guilt or anything else. He was accompanying Madam Yin now and guarding her.
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Su Xiaolu went back to her room to sleep.
Old Wu smiled and kept the receipt.
Inside the main courtyard.
Yin Changshun had been sitting beside Madam Yin and guarding her.
Looking at the pale and weak Madam Yin, Yin Changshun felt a deep sense of guilt.
Madam Yin woke up not long after she fell asleep. Seeing the guilt in Yin Changshun's eyes, she said weakly, "Has Master been accompanying me?"
"Madame, would you like a look at the child?"
The four-year-old child was finally born. He was a boy and had passed away. He was black and stiff. He was much older than a normal baby.
Yin Changshun took a look and his heart ached. If not for Madam Tang's evil deeds, this child would have been born healthy and would be three years old.
Madam Yin nodded. Naturally, she had to take a look.
Yin Changshun went to fetch the child.
Pulling open the swaddling clothes that wrapped him, Madam Yin looked at the child, her eyes filled with tears. She choked and said, "Master, let him go cleanly. When I recover, I'll set up a longevity tablet for him and Yan'er at home and bless them. I hope they'll be born into a good family in the next life."
Yin Changshun nodded.
This child had to be buried properly.
On this day, Yin Changshun accompanied Madam Yin.
At night, a servant came to report that Madam Tang refused to eat.
Yin Changshun frowned. Before he could speak, Madam Yin spoke first.
Madam Yin said coldly, "If she doesn't eat it, just force it down her throat. If she vomits, just continue to force it down her throat. Whether she eats it or not is up to her."
The existence of Madam Tang was already only for the sake of the son in her womb. As for what happened to Madam Tang, it was not important at all.
No matter how much Yin Changshun had feelings for Madam Tang, he did not have them at this time. Now, he only felt guilty towards Madam Yin.
Madam Yin could see it clearly in her heart. She saw through it but did not say anything.
There were so many women in the world.
Madam Tang was going to pay for everything she had done.
The next day, Su Xiaolu came to see Madam Yin. She pricked Madam Yin with silver needles and asked the maidservant to help her get out of bed.
At noon, Madam Yin started eating Su Xiaolu's medicinal cuisine.
Madam Yin had been recuperating for the next few days. The wound had already scabbed over and healed. She just needed to recuperate well.
On the twenty-second day of the first month, Madam Yin no longer had any problems. Su Xiaolu took Madam Yin's pulse and performed acupuncture as usual. After putting away the needles, Su Xiaolu said to Madam Yin, "Madam, your body is already in good condition. Master and I will leave in a while. Madam, you can continue to eat the prescription I prescribed for a month to strengthen your health."
Madam Yin looked worried. She frowned and said, "Miss Su, I think my wound still hurts a little. Can you stay for another day?"
Yin Yuyao also said, "Miss Su, my mother suffered a major abdominal injury. Stay for another day."
Su Xiaolu pondered for a moment and said, "Then I'll ask Master."
Opening the abdomen was indeed a serious injury. It was normal for Madam Yin to be worried.
Seeing Su Xiaolu relent, Madam Yin and Yin Yuyao looked at each other and heaved a sigh of relief.
Su Xiaolu closed the medical kit and returned to the courtyard.
Old Wu had agreed to stay for one more day. It was just a matter of one night. There was no impact.
The maid relayed the message back to the main courtyard.
Madam Yin and Yin Yuyao both heaved a sigh of relief.
Yin Yuyao said, "Why isn't Cousin Huilan here yet? If she missed the divine doctor, who knows how long we'll have to wait?"
Madam Yin also looked worried. She sighed and said, "If she really can't make it, there's nothing we can do. Everything depends on fate."
The letter had already been brought over. Whether Wang Huilan came or not was up to fate.
Just like herself, the certain dead end turned into life. All of this had fate involved.
"Yaoyao, you can leave. I'm tired."
Madame Yin waved her hand.
Yin Yuyao nodded and stood up to leave.
Looking at her much more mature daughter, Madam Yin sighed. As a woman, there were too many things she could not do.
Over the past few days, she had naturally told Yin Yuyao these things. These truths were very cruel, but they could also allow Yin Yuyao to grow quickly.
Keeping Madam Tang's child was the right choice.
She could not give birth anymore. Yin Changshun could not let his son become a concubine's son.
It was impossible for other concubines to die foolishly.
Thinking of Madam Tang, Madam Yin got up and went to see her.
Madam Tang was already in a sorry state without a maidservant to clean her up.
Because she liked to resist, Madam Yin especially found a doctor to prescribe some medicine for her to eat and settle down. She didn't have the strength to make a scene and didn't hurt the child.
Madam Yin stood calmly in front of Madam Tang. She reached out and gently placed her hand on Tang's stomach. Feeling the child's energetic fetal movements, Madam Yin smiled. "He must be very healthy."
Madam Tang glared at Madam Yin angrily. She was going crazy. She couldn't speak or move her limbs.
If she refused to eat, the maidservant would force it down her throat. She was no different from a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
In just a few days, she and Madam Yin's roles have reversed.
Madam Yin recovered. Her huge belly disappeared, and her body slowly regained its vitality.
Madam Yin looked at the hateful Madam Tang and said with a smile, "Take good care of my child. He will be born in four months."
"Uh-uh ..."
Madam Tang's face turned red and only uttered a few strange noises.
Madam Yin's expression turned cold. She got up and left.
Madam Tang was like a pig or dog without grooming. Even if Yin Changshun saw her, he would not have any pity.
She was only waiting for Madam Tang to give birth before asking her to pay with her life for her two dead children.
Madam Tang looked at Madam Yin's back with a ferocious expression. Her face was red, but she could not speak. She wanted to beat her stomach, but her limbs were weak. She could not do it at all. It was even more impossible for her to starve herself to death. The child in her stomach had a tenacious life force. Every moment was torture to her.
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Su Xiaolu and Old Wu stayed an extra night. On the 23rd of January, Su Xiaolu and Old Wu packed their things.
Su Xiaolu went to see Madam Yin. After injecting her with needles, she said, "Madam, there's no problem. Just rest well. Master and I will go home today."
Madam Yin could not keep them any longer, so she nodded. She had prepared two hundred taels of silver as payment.
Chapter 237: Wang Huilan Seeking Treatment
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Su Xiaolu accepted it and stood up to leave.
Lady Yin came out to see him off. She sighed. Wang Huilan did not come, so it could only be said that they were not fated.
She had kept Su Xiaolu for an extra day. It had been seven days since she sent the letter. If Wang Huilan came, she should have reached here already. Perhaps she didn't believe it, so she didn't come.
In short, they were not fated.
Su Xiaolu and Old Wu prepared to leave the residence.
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Madam Yin had personally sent them to the entrance of the residence. To her, Su Xiaolu had saved her life.
No one knew better than her whether Su Xiaolu was a divine doctor or not.
"Goodbye, Miss Su."
Madam Yin looked at Su Xiaolu gratefully.
Su Xiaolu waved her hand and left.
Not long after, a carriage sped towards them.
"Giddyup... out of the way, out of the way..."
The coachman said loudly to Su Xiaolu and Old Wu as he waved his whip.
It looked like an emergency.
Su Xiaolu and Old Wu made way.
The carriage stopped outside the Yin Residence.
Liu Zijin got off the carriage first, then lifted the curtain for Wang Huilan to lift down.
Wang Huilan said apologetically, "Auntie, I'm sorry I'm late."
When Madam Yin saw that it was her, she immediately shouted at Su Xiaolu and Old Wu's backs, "Miss Su, please stay."
Wang Huilan and Liu Zijin couldn't help but look in the direction Madam Yin was looking.
Liu Zijin frowned. "Why her?"
Wang Huilan heard Liu Zijin's muttering and looked at her in confusion.
"Do you know him, hubby?"
Wang Huilan looked at the girl who turned around when she heard the sound and couldn't help but ask. Looking at Su Xiaolu's bright and beautiful appearance, Wang Huilan's eyes dimmed.
Liu Zijin explained softly to Wang Huilan, "That's Su Xiaolu. She's Su Chong and Su Hua's younger sister. She's a doctor and saved me before. When we got married, she also came to the wedding banquet. At that time, you were wearing a wedding veil, so you wouldn't know her."
"I'm a little curious about why she's here."
Liu Zijin held Wang Huilan's hand. He was very gentle and patient, as if he knew about her inferiority complex.
Wang Huilan couldn't help but smile when she heard Liu Zijin's explanation. She and Liu Zijin were married, and Liu Zijin had told her everything she needed money for. Among them, there was money to return to a female doctor and some money to her friends.
So this girl was the doctor. She was so beautiful.
With Liu Zijin's explanation, Wang Huilan stopped thinking too much. She bit her lips slightly, and her heart was beating wildly.
Su Xiaolu and Old Wu had already turned around and were walking over.
Madam Yin heaved a sigh of relief. Hearing Liu Zijin's words, she smiled. "It's great that my nephew-in-law knows the divine doctor."
Madam Yin did not expect Liu Zijin and Su Xiaolu to know each other.
"She's the divine doctor who cured my aunt?"
Wang Huilan and Liu Zijin were both surprised.
Madam Yin nodded solemnly and said to Wang Huilan and Liu Zijin, "Yes, Miss Su is the divine doctor who cured me. Although she is young, her medical skills are extraordinary."
Su Xiaolu and Old Wu walked back. Su Xiaolu smiled at Madam Yin and asked, "Madam, is there anything else?"
Su Xiaolu looked at Liu Zijin and Wang Huilan again and smiled. "Liu Zijin, Miss Wang, hello."
Old Wu coldly muttered, "How annoying."
Madam Yin looked a little embarrassed, but for her niece, she braced herself and said to Su Xiaolu, "Miss Su, can you treat my niece? We will pay you."
Old Wu said, "Heh."
He knew that nothing good would come of keeping them for another night.
Old Wu looked very unhappy.
Su Xiaolu quietly tugged at his sleeve.
Liu Zijin cupped her hands respectfully at Su Xiaolu and asked, "Miss Su, please treat my wife. I'm willing to do anything."
Liu Zijin understood that Madam Yin's actions would make people very unhappy.
He knew Su Xiaolu, but he could not force her.
He could only offer his sincerity.
Wang Huilan pursed her lips as if she had something to say, but in the end, she didn't say it.
Su Xiaolu looked at Liu Zijin. She did not agree immediately.
Liu Zijin recommended herself as a son-in-law. Every time her eldest and second brothers mentioned it, they would sigh. In short, they felt that Wang Huilan was not worthy of Liu Zijin.
But now, looking at Liu Zijin, when he said this request, he was completely sincere.
Su Xiaolu looked at Wang Huilan again. She roughly estimated that Wang Huilan's body weighed about 240 kilograms. She was very, very fat.
Her appearance was not outstanding either. Because she was too fat, she did not look good at all.
Su Xiaolu asked Liu Zijin, "Why are you doing this? Even if you didn't, she probably wouldn't blame you."
If Liu Zijin did not do this, Wang Huilan would never blame him.
It was obvious that Wang Huilan was not confident. She, who felt inferior, had allowed a very outstanding scholar to marry into her family. She also felt inferior. Liu Zijin was very smart. If he was acting, it was enough to coax Wang Huilan with sweet words. There was no need to be so sincere. Wang Huilan would also trust him.
Liu Zijin had recommended herself as a son-in-law. Su Xiaolu had always felt that he wanted to use Wang Huilan as a springboard to take what he needed.
But now she felt something was different.
Liu Zijin smiled at Su Xiaolu calmly. He held Wang Huilan's hand tightly and said gently, "Huilan is indeed not as slim and beautiful as ordinary women, but she has the gentlest heart. She deserves all my respect and love."
After the end of the exam last year, he brought his mother to Anping County. Wang Huilan treated her like her own mother. She did many things herself. She didn't have to do those things anyway. Those things could be done by servants.
But she did. She really did see herself as a daughter-in-law, filial to her mother-in-law.
Even if her mother had some complaints, she would smile and agree. She would foolishly speak her heart out to his mother. Because of her pure kindness, his mother said that she was a good woman with a pure heart. She specially instructed him not to bully Wang Huilan even if he really wanted to take in beautiful concubines in the future.
How could he not respect and love such a woman?
Now that Liu Zijin liked Wang Huilan, they no longer needed to use each other. He treated her as his wife and wanted to have children with her. She was too fat and it was difficult for her to conceive, so he was naturally worried.
"I'm quite happy to hear your answer. Then I'll take a look at your wife."
Liu Zijin was very sincere, so Su Xiaolu decided to treat Wang Huilan.
Su Xiaolu tugged at Old Wu's sleeve and said to him, "Master, can we delay it a little longer? There's no such thing as too much experience. Good master, good master, quickly promise me."
Su Xiaolu tugged at his sleeve and shook it.
Old Wu quickly pulled out his sleeve and said shyly, "Okay, okay, I agree, I agree."
Why did she have to be so coquettish over such a small matter? He had to pamper his precious disciple himself.
Chapter 238: Hard Choice
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Madame Yin smiled. "Quick, come in."
Liu Zijin couldn't help but laugh. He turned around and whispered in Wang Huilan's ear, "Xiaolu is very cute."
Wang Huilan felt her face heat up and nodded in agreement.
Su Xiaolu was indeed very cute. She was very good-looking and was filled with childishness when she wheedled with her master. She was adorable.
Madam Yin also smiled and echoed, "Miss Su is indeed cute. When Huilan is cured, you and Huilan will have such a cute little girl in the future."
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This was the first time Madam Yin had seen Liu Zijin. The more she looked at him, the more satisfied she was.
Liu Zijin was dignified and respected her niece, Wang Huilan. His smiling eyes were filled with love.
Su Xiaolu had just wheedled, and Madam Yin was also shocked. Who wouldn't like such a young lady?
Liu Zijin smiled and replied, "Okay."
Wang Huilan blushed. Her hand was held by Liu Zijin. His hand was very warm, and it warmed her heart.
In the main hall, Su Xiaolu said to Wang Huilan, "Miss Wang, extend your hand. I'll take your pulse first."
After sitting down, Wang Huilan placed her hand on the table.
Su Xiaolu took out a hand pillow from the medicine box and began to take Wang Huilan's pulse.
Wang Huilan was a little nervous.
Liu Zijin placed his hands on Wang Huilan's shoulders and said softly, "Don't be afraid."
Wang Huilan pursed her lips. She really wanted to give birth to her and Liu Zijin's child.
After being married for several months without getting pregnant, Magistrate Wang could no longer sit still. He hired a doctor for Wang Huilan. The doctor said that Wang Huilan was too fat, and her uterus was cold. It was difficult for her to get pregnant.
County Magistrate Wang did not believe Madam Yin's letter, but after thinking about it, he decided to let the couple come over. Even if it was not to treat her illness, it would be good to visit Madam Yin.
Wang Huilan also had this thought, but seeing that Madam Yin's illness had been cured, Wang Huilan couldn't help but feel hopeful. Perhaps, she could also lose weight.
Waiting for a pulse was torturous.
Su Xiaolu was silent for a moment before saying, "Change to the other hand."
Wang Huilan looked worried. She wanted to ask something, but seeing how focused Su Xiaolu was, she swallowed her words.
At this moment, it was best not to disturb.
After a long while, Su Xiaolu finally let go. She said to Wang Huilan, "Open your mouth and show me your tongue."
Wang Huilan did as Su Xiaolu asked.
Lady Yin and Liu Zijin stood beside Wang Huilan worriedly.
Only Old Wu drank his tea calmly.
Su Xiaolu looked at Wang Huilan and said, "Miss Wang, you have very serious humidity and uterine cold, so it's very difficult for you to get pregnant. And something's wrong with your body, so you easily gain weight."
Wang Huilan frowned. What should she do?
Su Xiaolu added, "You can take medicinal cuisine to reduce your weight. Then, you have to exercise appropriately. I'll give you a prescription. Take it often and then supplement it with acupuncture. Most importantly, you can't get pregnant during this process. These medicines are not harmful to you, but they are not good for the development of babies."
Wang Huilan was too fat. It was necessary to remove the moisture and scrape off the fat.
Taking some medicine would help her adjust her unbalanced body faster.
But there were pros and cons. If she got pregnant at this point, the baby might be deformed.
"And it won't take three to five months for you to lose weight. It'll take three to five years. Wait for your body to slowly lose weight and then adjust to the right condition."
Su Xiaolu said everything she needed to say.
Listening to Su Xiaolu, Wang Huilan fell into deep thought.
She actually wanted to get pregnant as soon as possible. Liu Zijin was too good, so good that she wanted to have a child with him as a bond. She knew she wasn't worthy, and she was also afraid that in three to five years, they would be separated. But with a child, it would be different. In these three to five years, they would raise the child together, and perhaps they would develop a deep relationship.
But now Su Xiaolu said that if she wanted to get pregnant, she had to lose weight first and could not get pregnant for three to five years.
Wang Huilan did not know what to do.
Madam Yin also looked troubled.
Liu Zijin said to Su Xiaolu, "Miss Su, can you give us some time to consider before answering?"
Madam Yin also came back to her senses and quickly said, "Miss Su, please give Huilan some time. Please stay for another night. Huilan will definitely answer you tomorrow, okay?"
Su Xiaolu nodded. She looked at Wang Huilan and said, "Your body can't get pregnant. Apart from being difficult to get pregnant, pregnancy is also very risky for you. If your body doesn't allow you to get pregnant, it's very difficult for you to survive during labor."
Wang Huilan looked at Su Xiaolu. "Can't you help me deliver the baby?"
Three or five years was really too long.
Su Xiaolu was a divine doctor. Would it be fine to ask her to deliver the baby?
Su Xiaolu said truthfully, "In your situation, I can't do it either. You can give birth after you lose weight. When you're in good health, you can have as many children as you want."
With Wang Huilan's body, it was impossible for her to give birth successfully when she was pregnant. She could only open her abdomen. However, she was so fat that she could not handle it alone. Moreover, there was no such thing as a cesarean section in this era. No doctor knew how to do it, and no doctor could help.
Even with her master's help, there were not enough people.
Wang Huilan's belly was too thick. She had to pry it open before she could take the child out. During this process, the child might suffocate to death before she could take it out.
Moreover, it was not only childbirth that was dangerous. Pregnancy was very taxing on the body. Wang Huilan's body might not be able to withstand it before she reached the late stage of pregnancy. There were all kinds of complications...
Therefore, Su Xiaolu did not give Wang Huilan any hope. The only way was to lose weight if she wanted to have a child.
"I've said what I have to say. Think about it. Master and I will go off and rest first."
Su Xiaolu said that she was done. At this time, they could discuss it themselves.
Madam Yin immediately arranged for the maidservant to bring Su Xiaolu and Old Wu down to rest. She also sent them out of the main hall. After instructing the maidservant to serve them well, she hurriedly returned to the main hall.
Liu Zijin said softly, "Huilan, just listen to her and lose weight first, okay? I hope you can be safe."
Wang Huilan remained silent. She lowered her head, feeling very sad.
She might be able to take what she needed from Liu Zijin and not expect too much. Just like how she had promised her father to be prepared to leave.
But after spending so much time together, she couldn't help herself. He was so, so wonderful. She wanted to keep him.
Their shared flesh and blood was a bond that could never be severed.
Madam Yin heard Liu Zijin's persuasion and had a better impression of this niece-in-law.
Madam Yin came in and smiled gently at Liu Zijin. "Zijin, you must be tired from the long journey. Go down and rest first. Let me talk to Huilan."
Liu Zijin cupped his hands and nodded at Madam Yin. "Alright, I'll go down first. Aunt, please persuade Huilan. There will be children in the future. Nothing is more important than Huilan's health."
Chapter 239: You're the Most ImportantTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
With that, Liu Zijin left.
Perhaps, in the beginning, he chose to marry into the Wang family because of Wang Huilan's family background. Although County Magistrate Wang was a small official, he managed it well and was very rich. Wang Huilan was also an only daughter. He chose her for a purpose.
However, as they spent more and more time together, as their understanding of each other deepened, he developed feelings for her. No matter how they started, the outcome was that they were already married. Wang Huilan's personality was to his liking. As long as she continued to be like this, they could live a lifetime together.
Liu Zijin had a clear distinction between a wife who spent her entire life with her and a wife who only cared about benefits.
For the sake of benefits, he wouldn't care about Wang Huilan's health. If she wanted to give birth, he didn't care.
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But to live a lifetime, he had to put her body first. They could have many more children later.
The servant brought Liu Zijin to the side courtyard.
Madam Yin sat down beside Wang Huilan, took her hand, and patted it. "Huilan, if you have anything to say, say it to me. Your mother passed away early, and your father dotes on you. No matter what, he's still a man. If there's anything you can't say to him, just treat me as your biological mother and tell me."
"It's about your health. As your aunt, I want you safe. You're your father's only child. I'm sure he wants you safe, too."
Madam Yin looked at Wang Huilan gently, her eyes filled with love.
Wang Huilan pursed her lips and tears fell. She choked and said, "Aunt, I'm afraid I can't keep him."
She had fallen in love with Liu Zijin, so she couldn't be rational anymore.
She always felt that she and Liu Zijin only had three to five years. If she had a bond with him in three to five years, she might not have to leave him in the future.
But if there was nothing between them, what could she use to keep him?
Madam Yin sighed and said, "Child, you don't have to rely on a child to keep someone. That person has you in his heart. If he doesn't change, you don't need to keep him. He's right beside you."
"If he changes, you won't be able to keep him no matter what. Brother choosing this husband for you is indeed the best. It's normal for you to be tempted."
Madam Yin wiped Wang Huilan's tears with a handkerchief. Her niece did not have good looks, but she was good inside.
"Aunt, woo..."
Wang Huilan turned around and hugged Madam Yin, crying.
Madam Yin gently patted Wang Huilan's back and sighed. "It's hard being a woman."
She had spent her entire life circling around men and being despised by them.
However, this was an inescapable fate.
Liu Zijin was dignified, gentle, refined, and talented. It would be strange if Wang Huilan did not like such a man.
Those who were tempted first were always sadder.
"Huilan, listen to me. Without Liu Zijin, you can still marry someone else in the future. If you lose weight, at least you won't be slandered by those scholars who have been studying for a few years. At that time, even if you marry an ordinary person, you will still have confidence."
Because she was fat, the inferiority complex was engraved in Wang Huilan's bones.
She had fallen in love with Liu Zijin now and wanted to have a bond with him. It was normal for her to lose her mind.
As her aunt, Madam Yin had to analyze the pros and cons for her. Madam Yin patted Wang Huilan's back gently and said gently and firmly, "You must lose weight. Liu Zijin's talent is destined for him to go higher. If you lose weight, even if you're not beautiful, you'll still be dignified. If you two are separated, others can save you a lot of embarrassment by talking about you and him instead of putting Liu Zijin on a pedestal and belittling you."
Wang Huilan sniffed. "Aunt, my heart is in a mess. I don't know what to do. I don't want to choose. I'm greedy."
When Madam Yin heard Wang Huilan's greedy words, she sighed. "Huilan, what aunt said just now is something that might happen in a bad situation. I see that Liu Zijin is humble and polite. He seems to be interested in you."
"Don't despise yourself. Putting aside your appearance, isn't your pure heart precious? No matter what, you still have three to five years of being husband and wife with him. These three to five years are not three to five days. It's not like he doesn't have a heart. If you treat him sincerely, he will feel it."
"At that time, you also lost weight. The two of you had accumulated feelings for each other over time and could be compatible with him. With a deep relationship, having children was a matter of course. If you were to be stubborn now and really get pregnant, you would lose your life and all of this would be gone."
Madam Yin persuaded her patiently. Only she could say these things.
Ever since she fell ill, she rarely returned to her mother's house. This child, who was harmed by Madam Tang, had caused her to suffer many rumors.
She did not want to go back and implicate her brother.
Her health was getting worse and worse. She didn't even go to Wang Huilan's wedding. Now that everything was fine, she naturally hoped that Wang Huilan was fine too.
Wang Huilan cried and nodded. "Thank you, Auntie. I know what to do."
"I'll take my medicine and lose weight. The gods made me fated to be with him, and we'll always be husband and wife. No one can take that away."
Even though she was still very sad, she decided what to choose.
She liked Liu Zijin very much, but she had a family she couldn't leave behind.
She would treat Liu Zijin sincerely. If this couldn't keep him, she wouldn't force it.
There was more than just Liu Zijin in her life.
Wang Huilan wiped her tears.
Madam Yin smiled. She reached out to hold Wang Huilan's face and said with a smile, "Good child, as expected of the daughter of our family. With such a tenacious heart, you won't lose."
Wang Huilan smiled embarrassedly with red eyes. "Thank you, Auntie."
"Alright, alright. Go down and rest. Aunt is a little tired and wants to rest. Teach your cousin when you're free. She's fourteen years old and will be married in two years. Teach her."
Madam Yin was a little tired. She was seriously injured and should have been resting in bed. She went out today only to send Su Xiaolu off.
This was all destined. Otherwise, why would Wang Huilan and the others come so coincidentally?
The onlooker sees more clearly than the people themselves. Madam Yin saw it more clearly than Wang Huilan. She felt that this niece-in-law and niece would have a long relationship as husband and wife. This could not be broken in three to five years.
But one never knew. One never knew what might happen until the end.
Wang Huilan nodded and wiped her tears. She stood up and said, "Aunt, you're not in good health. Father asked me to bring some medicinal herbs for you to recuperate. You have to rest well. Also, Father asked me to hand this letter to you personally."
Wang Huilan took out a letter and handed it to Madam Yin.
She curtsied and withdrew.
Madam Yin got up and returned to the main courtyard. She didn't open the envelope until she was inside the house.
The letter she'd sent not long ago also spoke of what had happened in her home, recounting much of the pain and the choices she'd made.
Now that her brother had replied, Madam Yin was eager to see it.
Chapter 240: You're the Most Important 2Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The thick envelope was opened. There was actually a stack of banknotes and a thin piece of paper inside.
She unfolded the letter and was greeted by familiar handwriting.
Greetings, my sister, who sees words like me.
I've already received your letter. Regarding this matter, I'll tell you with absolute certainty that you've done the right thing. That woman can't be left behind. Remember, you have to resolve it after giving birth. Don't bury disasters in the future.
If it's a girl, casually raise her and marry her off when she grew up.
If it's a boy, then he'll be your son. Raise him well and he'll be your support in the future.
I can't come to see you. Sister, please take care. These one thousand taels of silver are from me. I hope you will be safe.
In the envelope were one thousand silver notes.
Madam Yin was in tears. She put away the letter and the banknotes.
She knew that this was her brother's way of caring for her. He understood her many concerns. She made her choices, and he gave her his support.
After putting away her things, Madam Yin wiped her tears and went back to bed to rest. She still had a lot of time, so of course, she had to recuperate.
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Wang Huilan returned to the courtyard. Liu Zijin was reading a book. He sat quietly in front of the window with only a pot of tea beside him. The maidservant was only waiting outside for orders. He never let the maidservant serve him.
When she returned, he put down his book.
"You're back."
Liu Zijin looked at Wang Huilan. He reached out to her and pointed to the seat beside him.
He turned sideways and poured a cup of warm tea for Wang Huilan.
He handed it to her. "Drink some water first."
Wang Huilan looked at Liu Zijin's slender fingers in a daze. She took the teacup and drank the tea. Then, she held the teacup in front of her chest with both hands and lowered her gaze.
"Huilan, don't you have something you want to say to me?"
Liu Zijin looked at Wang Huilan and asked. He asked bluntly. Wang Huilan was emotional. If he did not ask directly, she would probably not tell him.
Wang Huilan tightened her grip on the cup, not knowing what to say.
She pursed her lips but still didn't say anything.
Liu Zijin took the cup from Wang Huilan's hand and placed it back on the table. He then held her hand and squeezed it. "You have nothing to say to me, but I have something to say to you."
"I want you to lose weight, Whelan. Three or five years. Think of it as giving me a chance to get to know you and strengthen my heart, okay?"
Liu Zijin's voice was gentle as he asked softly.
He looked at Wang Huilan and saw her face gradually turn red. He asked, "Okay?"
Without waiting for Wang Huilan to answer, Liu Zijin continued, "Huilan, when we started, we didn't have any feelings for each other. We didn't understand each other at all. I didn't have any feelings for you either. However, we became husband and wife. We spent time together. We developed feelings for each other over time. We will have a long-term relationship, and we will be together every day. This is what I hope for. Can you promise me?"
Wang Huilan felt her face burning and her heart pounding.
Not long ago, she had already decided that she would choose to lose weight, but now, hearing Liu Zijin's words, her heart felt like it was filled with flowers in spring.
Every word he said was seared into her memory.
We spent time together. We developed feelings for each other over time. We will have a long-term relationship, and we will be together every day.
Wang Huilan's heart melted. She nodded and said in a voice quieter than a mosquito, "Yes."
She agreed.
Liu Zijin laughed. "I didn't hear what you said clearly. Please speak louder."
The gloominess in Wang Huilan's heart was swept away. She blushed and wanted to stay away.
However, Liu Zijin grabbed her hand and leaned it against his chest. He said in a low and gentle voice, "I want to spend every day with you. I wonder if you're willing."
Wang Huilan felt as if her heart was about to explode. Her heavy body seemed to become lighter. If she wanted to, she would definitely be able to push him away easily. But now, she was willing to be imprisoned.
Whatever he did.
Her face was so hot, so close to his, their breath mingling. She thought he could hear her heart beating.
"Why don't you answer me, my wife?"
Liu Zijin chuckled and asked her with a smile.
"Do you agree?"
When she didn't answer, he pressed on.
Wang Huilan blushed and whispered a few words into his low smile. "I do."
Liu Zijin circled her and laughed out loud.
"You—you should read. I'm going to talk to my cousin."
Wang Huilan stuttered. At this moment, there were no dark clouds in her heart, only blooming flowers.
Liu Zijin released her and said softly, "Go ahead then. Come back early. I'll read for a while."
Wang Huilan nodded and fled under his smiling eyes.
Liu Zijin smiled as she watched her leave.
As long as he knew if she was well or not.
If she didn't change, he'd only like her more and more, and she'd one day know that good looks were the same, interesting souls were one in a million, and good looks didn't matter to him at all.
Sincerity was the most precious. If he obtained one, he would definitely cherish it.
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When Su Xiaolu and Old Wu returned to the courtyard, Su Xiaolu practiced her sword technique. She took a piece of wood as a sword and let Old Wu observe her sword technique.
"Master, do you think I've improved?"
After practicing a whole set of sword techniques, Su Xiaolu's hair was wet.
Old Wu smiled with admiration. "Not bad, not bad. That kid Gui You didn't hide anything."
Su Xiaolu was also happy to be praised. She smiled and said, "Master, I can shoot needles. Wait for me. I'll go get the needles."
She was also familiar with flying needles. She just couldn't do it quietly and into a person's body.
But as a hidden weapon, surprise attacks were enough.
Su Xiaolu found an apple and placed it in the distance. Then, she held the silver needle between her fingers and shot it out.
She touched the belt around her waist and raised her hand for another shot.
Soon an apple was stuck up like a hedgehog.
She stopped, took the apple and showed it to him.
Old Wu's eyes lit up. "That's impressive."
Old Wu looked at Su Xiaolu with envy in his eyes.
Why didn't he learn it? Tsk!
Su Xiaolu's proud tail was already raised to the sky. She was happy.
"Ahem, girl, there's always someone better. Don't be spoiled. Continue to practice, understand?"
Old Wu was overjoyed. Recalling that he should be a strict teacher, he coughed lightly and solemnly added.
Su Xiaolu nodded with a smile. "I will follow your instructions. I know that I have remembered everything you said."
Looking at the energetic little girl, Old Wu instructed, "Don't forget that you also know poison techniques. You can soak these silver needles in poison and use them when necessary."
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