Feeling bored in the car, Madam Wu opened the window to look at the street scene and clear her head.
Perhaps to take a shortcut, the carriage stopped in the south of the city, where alleys crisscrossed, seemingly inhabited by many people.
Children would occasionally run by shouting and yelling, while vendors carrying loads of goods would call out their wares.
There were also women in a hurry to prepare lunch, carrying baskets to buy groceries.
Just then, a woman in gray walked to a spot not far from the carriage and, as if she had met a familiar sister, began to chat lively.
"Wang family girl, where are you rushing off to?"
The girl from the Wang family was wearing a blue dress. She was short and plump, and her face was full of smiles, clearly indicating that she had encountered a happy event.
She grabbed the gray-clad woman's basket, stuffed two red-skinned eggs into it, and proudly showed them off with a smile.
"My daughter-in-law gave birth to a big, healthy boy weighing eight pounds! I'm handing out red-skinned eggs to bring good luck."
The woman in gray quickly replied with a smile, "Oh my, this is truly a joyous occasion! This boy will surely grow up healthy and strong, becoming a man of exceptional talent and handsome appearance!"
Everyone loves to hear kind words, and the woman in blue was so happy she couldn't stop smiling, thanking him repeatedly.
Madam Wu, sitting in the carriage, felt uneasy as she listened.
For the daughter of the nation's mother, having a child is extremely difficult.
But these peasants, one after another, found it extremely easy...
At this moment, the woman in gray asked, "Sister Wang, it's not that I want to gossip, I'm just curious and want to ask a few more questions."
"I remember your daughter-in-law, she hadn't conceived for five or six years after getting married, how come she suddenly gave birth to a big, healthy boy? Did she take some folk remedy, or did she find a famous doctor somewhere?"
"Oh, dear sister, that's exactly what I've been asking!" The woman in blue perked up and rolled up her sleeves to begin.
"Actually, it's all thanks to me that my daughter-in-law was able to give birth to a big, healthy grandson. The couple didn't have any children, and I was anxious about it. I tried everything, but my daughter-in-law's belly still didn't show any signs of pregnancy."
"I happened to hear that wishes made at Qingcheng Temple are very effective, so I brought some dry food and went there."
"I climbed the mountain for half a day, kowtowed eighty-one times in the main hall, and donated two taels of silver before I went home."
"Less than a month later, my daughter-in-law started vomiting. After a check-up at the clinic, she found out she was pregnant!"
"Really?" The woman in gray was surprised and asked, "Is Qingcheng Temple really that effective? Then I should go and pray there too. My son is doing so poorly in his studies. Maybe I can pray for him to become a top scholar."
The woman in blue nodded vigorously, then pulled the woman in gray aside and said, "I heard that an old immortal has settled in Qingcheng Mountain these past two years, which is why it's so effective."
"If you want to go, you'd better hurry, otherwise the old sage will leave and your prayers won't be answered!"
The woman in gray quickly replied, "Don't worry, don't worry! I'll go buy groceries first and settle things at home. I'll take my son there tomorrow."
After exchanging a few more casual words, the two parted ways in haste to go about their respective business.
However, Madam Wu, who was in the carriage, listened to the whole thing and suddenly became interested.
If Qingcheng Temple is so effective, it's worth a visit.
Even if it doesn't work, I'm not afraid. I'll just treat it as a way to relax...
Old Mrs. Li was "confined" to her home by her children and grandchildren, where she was only allowed to eat, drink, and sleep, and was not allowed to do any work or go out. She was going crazy from being cooped up.
On this day, the old lady started to complain.
"Are you raising me like a pig? I just had a moment of weakness and didn't sleep well, so I was dizzy for a while. It's not like my arms and legs are broken. Why can't I go out for a walk?"
"I didn't go far, I just went to check on the fields. The melons are all harvested, and they're planting cabbages and radishes in the fields. I want to work, but there's nothing to do. Is that not allowed?"
After saying that, she pushed the bowl of medicine away and simply refused to take the medicine.
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru exchanged a glance, both amused and helpless.
Old people and young children are really hard to please.
Dr. Zhang told the old lady to rest for a month, but she couldn't hold on for more than a few days.
Just then, Jiayin came in from outside, followed by a bouncy little fox.
Tao Hongying saw her daughter as a savior and quickly called her over to help.
Jiayin tugged at her clothes, which contained a dozen or so round dates.
This thing is somewhat similar to the kiwi fruit from my previous life, only smaller in size.
She went up the mountain to pick them so that her grandmother could have something fresh to eat.
As a result, the food was placed next to the old lady, who ate one and then put it down.
Jiayin had no choice but to take the old lady's pulse. Seeing that she was indeed alright, she pleaded with her mother and aunt.
"Grandma is recovering well, and her pulse is very stable. Staying at home like this, feeling cooped up, is actually not good for her health."
"It just so happens that I haven't been to the shops in the city for a long time. Why don't I have Grandma take the bus with me for a walk? We'll be back soon."
Before Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru could speak, the old lady stood up happily, "Good, that's a good idea."
After saying that, she busied herself calling people to hitch up the cart.
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru could only quickly arrange for people to tidy up the carriage.
The Li family's carriage wasn't luxurious, but it was clean and spacious. Bedding had been laid out so that the old lady could fall asleep anytime she was tired.
Granny He and Shui Ling accompanied the carriage, while Ye Shan and Dong Mei sat on the carriage shaft to drive, which was quite reliable and thorough.
Soon, the carriage left the village and headed towards Xindu.
The old lady pushed open the car window, looked at the busy farmers in the fields by the roadside, and the cloudless blue sky, and breathed a long sigh of relief.
She turned to her granddaughter and complained, "Grandma finally understands why you were so excited every time you went out when you were little. Being cooped up at home is really uncomfortable!"
Jiayin laughed heartily, hugged her grandmother's arm, and the two of them enjoyed the scenery together.
"Grandma, once you're fully recovered, I'll take you on a trip when the time is right. Let my seventh brother be our guide; he knows best where to find good food and fun activities."
"Okay, we won't pay him wages, just provide him with room and board every day." The old lady was coaxed and smiled.
Shui Ling joined in the fun, quickly pleading, "Grandma, please take me with you! I can run errands, cook, and even fight bad guys."
Even Granny He quickly added, "Madam, you can't abandon this old servant. Wherever you go, this old servant will go."
Grandma Li smiled even more happily and replied, "Okay, let's all go together."
Chatting and laughing all the way, we soon arrived at Baiyunjian.
When the old lady went for a walk in the backyard, Jiayin went to talk to Manager Peng.
Manager Peng had vaguely heard that the old lady in the mansion hadn't been feeling well lately, and he had been worried about her for several days.
I was pleased to see that the old lady looked well.
At this moment, he quickly took the account book to the owner and mentioned that business had been booming recently, requesting an increase in the quantity.
Jiayin, wearing a veiled hat, felt a bit stuffy and said, "Although the weather will cool down soon, the autumn heat is still fierce, so don't increase the dosage."
"We prioritize reputation above all else. We'd rather sell less than ruin our reputation because of quality issues."
"Yes, boss, don't worry." Peng Chuan, who had become somewhat arrogant due to making a fortune every day, was brought back to his senses after being reprimanded.
Just then, a middle-aged man who looked like a manager suddenly shouted from outside the door, "Where's the manager? Come here quickly!"
Peng Chuan quickly put on a smile and went over to greet him.
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