They were all talking about the Qin family and the child, saying that if I didn't want to give birth to this child, I would be cold-blooded and heartless. But has anyone ever thought about me, about my life?
Only you, completely from my perspective, advised me.
Yao Niang tentatively asked cautiously, "So you never actually thought about not wanting this child, right?"
Xie Danqiu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
“The child is my flesh and blood, how could I bear to part with him? I just can’t make up my mind. If I miss this first exam, with such strong opposition to the new policies in the court, who knows if there will be a next exam?”
"My dear, you understand me. We women have always been dependent on our parents and brothers, and after marriage, we rely on our husbands' families for protection. It's so hard to get ahead. I don't want to wait for this opportunity."
Gu Yaoniang sighed softly.
Yes, it's so difficult for women to stand up for themselves. It's difficult for her, it's difficult for Xie Danqiu, and it's difficult for Princess Ruining too.
They were born into relatively good families, yet they still faced such hardships.
Many women from humble backgrounds spend their days in a daze, perhaps only knowing that their fate is full of hardships, but not knowing how to climb up the social ladder.
“Ah Qiu, the child has come; it’s fate. If you have the energy while you’re pregnant, you can also study. As long as you find a reliable wet nurse, you might be able to study after the child is born. If not this time, then next time.”
Xie Danqiu's eyes lit up: "Can I really do it?"
But then she deflated: "But I've heard that women are extremely weak after childbirth, their bodies..."
She blushed slightly: "It's not very convenient for me either. And there's an odor."
Gu Yaoniang had heard about it before, but she could only say the nice things to Xie Danqiu: "You practice martial arts regularly, so you have a good constitution. Just ask Uncle Xie and Aunt Xie to find you the best doctor, and you'll get better. What if you don't have these serious illnesses?"
Since things have come to this, and you're unwilling to accept it, we must fight for it! But you must remember, your health is paramount! Whatever you do, take care of yourself. Your current compromises are temporary; as long as you're alright, there's hope for the future!
The two women held hands tightly. Gu Yaoniang, however, was still somewhat worried: "Do you have enough family members?"
In the end, however, she felt that her worries were somewhat unnecessary. Although Qin Yuxiu did not have a deep foundation in the capital, the Xie family was a prominent clan rooted in Shuojing, so how could they possibly skimp on Xie Danqiu's expenses?
Xie Danqiu hesitated, "I don't know if it's enough. My husband said he doesn't want others to gossip about him being a kept man, so I didn't bring many maids with me."
"Is there a cook? Especially one who is good at preparing women's diets."
Xie Danqiu shook her head.
Gu Yaoniang said urgently, "How can that be!"
She thought for a moment and said, "Ah Qiu, I think you'd better go back to the Xie family and find a reliable cook there. Your meals for the next ten months will depend on her."
Xie Danqiu frowned and hesitated before saying, "I'm afraid my husband will overthink it."
Based on Gu Yaoniang's understanding of Qin Yuxiu, she knew he would definitely overthink things.
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