Jiang Shuyue said from the side, "Sister Yutong is right. Aunt Du, don't be discouraged. Everyone has their own destiny. Perhaps there is someone waiting for you."
"You're an expert in gynecology, how could I have forgotten that?"
Du Wenru gracefully extended her arm. "Miss Jiang, could you please take a look and see if there's any possibility of my health being cured?"
People in ancient times believed that having many children meant having many blessings, so no one really wanted to go to a nunnery to spend the rest of their life there.
“Aunt Du looks very well. I need to find out the cause of her illness before I can prescribe the right medicine.” Jiang Shuyue said, reaching out to feel Du Wenru’s pulse.
A moment later, Jiang Shuyue had Du Wenru take her pulse on the other wrist.
"Does Auntie's period come on time?"
Du Wenru shook her head, "My periods are regular, just like a healthy person's."
Jiang Shuyue withdrew her hand and asked again, "Do you have any stomach pain?"
"It happened occasionally, but after the imperial physician treated me, I never had abdominal pain again."
With her blood flowing smoothly and powerfully, Jiang Shuyue's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she thought to herself:
Could it be a rare case of anovulation?
There are no medical devices here, so we can't determine the specific cause of the illness.
Just as Jiang Shuyue was racking her brains, Du Yutong said angrily, "Auntie, have you ever thought that the problem isn't with you, but with the other party?"
"But his concubines in the backyard also gave birth to sons. How do you explain that?"
Remembering the palace dramas she had watched, Jiang Shuyue's gossipy heart was piqued.
She smiled slightly, "How many children did the second concubine of the Wei family have? Whom do they resemble more?"
“This…” Du Wenru hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
Seeing her aunt frowning in thought, Du Yutong took over the conversation, saying, "Aunt, just tell the truth. Bao'er, born to that concubine, looks rather simple and honest, not at all like the frivolous and dissolute members of the Wei family."
"To be honest, Miss Jiang, the Wei family's sons are all of bad character, but they are all handsome. The concubine is the old lady's head maid, so she is naturally pretty and charming. The child is quite sturdy. Now that you mention it, I think Bao'er really doesn't resemble anyone."
Du Wenru paused and continued, "One of the concubines in the backyard gave birth to a daughter. The little girl looks exactly like her mother. Other concubines also said they were pregnant, but they all died before the child was born. Fortunately, I never interfered in the affairs of the backyard, so if anything happens, it won't be my fault."
Jiang Shuyue gleaned from Du Wenru's few words the danger lurking in the inner quarters of the Wei family.
"Judging from your pulse, Aunt Du, there is nothing wrong with your health."
Before Jiang Shuyue could finish speaking, Du Wenru's eyes reddened, and her voice choked as she asked, "Miss Jiang, are you serious? Is there anything wrong with my body?"
"Not only is there no problem, but it's also very healthy."
The usually optimistic Du Wenru could no longer suppress her grievances, and tears streamed down her face.
“I always thought there was something wrong with me, so I tolerated him in every way. Even a year after we got married, he never came into my room, and I didn’t dare to complain at all.”
Hearing her aunt's tearful complaint, Du Yutong put her arm around Du Wenru's shoulder and her eyes also reddened.
“Aunt, you’ve never come home to tell us what kind of life you’re living. You’ve been married for so many years and have been living alone. You’re not sick. Don’t go and become Jiang Zhengming’s second wife. His household is even more chaotic. Father doesn’t know yet. You must refuse.”
Du Wenru wiped away her tears. "The Jiang family's illegitimate daughter has married into the Wei family's main branch. I don't want to have any further involvement with the Wei family. I'll listen to you and not become Jiang Zhengming's second wife."
"Ahem, Yutong, since Auntie isn't sick, I'll head back now. We'll meet again another day."
Jiang Shuyue was preoccupied with other things, and the mention of her adoptive father's name made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Du Yutong patted Du Wenru on the back, "I'll go see Sister Jiang off."
"Would it be alright if Aunt Du and Yutong came to my residence as guests another day?"
"Miss Jiang, please wait a moment."
Du Wenru got up and walked to the dressing table. She opened the makeup box, took out a gold filigree hairpin inlaid with rubies and kingfisher feathers, and walked to Jiang Shuyue.
She said softly, "Don't say no. I've never worn this hair ornament before. It's from the Treasure Shop. It's a gift from your aunt to you."
Zhenbaofang was the best jewelry shop in the capital, with the newest and most expensive designs. It was frequented by ladies and young women from prominent families.
It is said that one should not refuse a gift from one's elders, and before Jiang Shuyue could even decline, the hairpin had already been put on her by Aunt Du.
"Aunt, this gift is far too precious. I feel ashamed to have come empty-handed today."
Du Yutong stepped forward and pressed down on Jiang Shuyue's hand as she was about to remove the hairpin. "This is a token of my aunt's affection. Sister Jiang, you mustn't go against my aunt's wishes. You helped my aunt resolve her inner conflict today, so it's only right that you accept it."
“This hair ornament suits you best. May I call you Yue’er?” Du Wenru said with a smile, taking Jiang Shuyue’s other hand.
"Of course, Yue'er can call you Aunt, just like Yu Tong."
"That's great, I have another niece now."
Du Wenru was as happy as a young woman who had never been married, and her cheerful laughter attracted the maids outside the house to look into the house frequently.
After saying goodbye to Du Wenru, Jiang Shuyue and Du Yutong walked towards the gate of the Du residence.
"Sister Jiang, seeing that Aunt has regained her confidence in the future, I feel at ease. It seems I have to take back my words about becoming a nun." Du Yutong said with deep emotion.
This world is not tolerant enough of women, and it is mostly women who make things difficult for women.
Jiang Shuyue smiled and said, "Whether you're happy or not, you have to take a chance."
“Sister Jiang, why don’t you fight for your own happiness? Everyone in the capital knows about Jishetang, but many people haven’t seen your true face yet. Otherwise, your clinic would be overrun with matchmakers.”
Jiang Shuyue lowered her voice and revealed a mysterious smile, "I'm fighting hard, and I'm fighting with my son in tow."
"Son! Sister Jiang, you have a son?" Du Yutong took a step back and examined Jiang Shuyue's graceful figure. She couldn't tell that the person in front of her had given birth.
"I don't believe it. Sister Jiang, your waist is even thinner than mine. You don't look like someone who has given birth. Did you adopt a son?"
Seeing the driver waiting at the door, Jiang Shuyue waved her hand, "You'll see later. I have something urgent to do. See you later."
Watching the carriage drive away, Du Yutong lingered with her gaze for a long time.
This is unbelievable! What happened to her? Why does she seem so different from the Jiang family's eldest daughter she's met before?
"Second sister, what are you looking at? Is Father back?"
Hearing her brother's voice above her, Du Yutong turned around abruptly. "Brother, why are you back so early?"
Du Shizheng shook his head and sighed, "My second sister doesn't care about her brother at all. I've been busy since yesterday and only just got home. Is it early?"
Du Yutong then took a closer look and saw two bright dark circles under her brother's sword-like eyebrows, his official robe was wrinkled, and there were ink stains on the sleeves.
"Brother, what's wrong with you...?"
Du Shizheng looked slightly tired. "Let's go inside and talk in Dad's study."
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