Chapter 108 The Essential Course for Military Wives
"Besides, Commander Gu left right after his wedding. He's probably missing you terribly! Let me tell you, at a time like this, as soon as the mission is over, he'll be the first one to fly back!"
Sister-in-law Xu also laughed.
"Yes, when he gets back, you should settle accounts with him and make him wash your feet for a month!"
The two sisters-in-law, with their simple and honest words, dispelled the gloom that had been hanging over Su Yue's heart.
They started gossiping about the military dependents' compound again.
"Have you heard? Zhang Sisi and Liu Ran were taken away by the security department. I heard they're going to be sent to a farm for re-education!"
"Serves them right! With such malicious intentions, they should be sent to the fields to temper their tempers!"
"And another thing, Commander Wang's daughter has taken a liking to that platoon leader from the Third Battalion. Yesterday, Commander Wang even had a stern talk with her..."
As Su Yue listened to these lively and engaging everyday stories, a smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
She understood that her sisters-in-law were telling her in this way that life goes on, that she was not alone, and that she was now part of this community.
After seeing her two sisters-in-law off, Su Yue looked at the table full of food and felt a warm glow in her heart.
She no longer felt so lonely and helpless.
Night fell again, and the military family compound fell silent.
Su Yue hugged Gu Beichen's military uniform tightly, curled up on the bed, the familiar scent like her last comfort.
However, the morning sunlight streaming through the window could not dispel the desolation in my heart.
She got up and looked at the empty bed, feeling as if a piece of her heart had been ripped out.
Gu Beichen's departure made her truly realize for the first time the hardships of being a military wife.
She cleaned the house spotless and then spent the whole morning working in the yard; her physical exhaustion temporarily numbed her thoughts. But as she sat alone at the dining table, looking at the steaming noodles and buns in front of her, the words of Aunt Xu and Aunt Li echoed in her ears.
“We military wives all have to get through this.”
"Men are there to protect the country and defend the home; we women should stay at home, relax, and take good care of the family..."
A warm feeling welled up in Su Yue's heart. She was not alone. This small military compound housed a group of the most resilient and lovable people.
She remembered Gu Beichen saying that Xu Caixia and Zhong Xiaotian, the deputy regimental commander, had been married for many years but had no children.
Every time a newborn was born in the compound, Sister Xu would quietly go to help, her eyes always filled with an indescribable envy and regret.
Su Yue, who studied medicine, had heard about it to some extent, and Aunt Xu had taken a lot of medicine to treat it.
In the afternoon, Su Yue hung the washed clothes to dry in the yard. Xu's wife happened to come out of her own yard and greeted Su Yue warmly when she saw her.
"Xiao Su, why don't you rest a little longer? Commander Gu just left, don't overwork yourself."
Su Yue shook her head and smiled.
"Sister-in-law, I can't stay idle. By the way, how have you been lately? You don't look too well."
Sister-in-law Xu sighed and forced a smile.
"The same old problem, I sometimes don't sleep well at night and feel sleepy when I wake up in the morning."
She gently rubbed her temples, then glanced at Su Yue's lower abdomen, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.
Su Yue looked at her and had an idea in mind.
She walked over to Sister Xu and said softly.
“Sister-in-law, why don’t you extend your hand and I’ll take your pulse? I used to study some traditional Chinese medicine with my master, so perhaps I can examine you.”
Sister-in-law Xu was stunned for a moment, then her eyes flashed with surprise and hesitation.
She knew that Su Yue's master was Old Huo, but she was still young and married to Commander Gu. What if she hadn't chosen the right person? But years of trying to conceive made her hope far outweigh her doubts.
"Really? That's...that's wonderful."
Mrs. Xu rubbed her hands together, nervously and expectantly extending her wrist.
Su Yue smiled slightly and placed her fingertips on Xu Saozi's fair wrist.
Her spiritual power then spread out, instantly probing into Sister Xu's body and thoroughly investigating her physical condition.
Mrs. Xu has a constitution that is prone to coldness, and her liver qi is stagnant, which leads to poor blood circulation and, over time, affects the uterine environment.
The medicines she has taken over the years are mostly potent tonics for qi and blood, which have had the opposite effect and increased the burden on her body.
"Sister-in-law, do you often feel weak and have cold hands and feet? Especially at night, do you often feel irritable and have trouble sleeping?"
Su Yue asked softly.
Sister-in-law Xu nodded repeatedly, speaking excitedly.
"Yes, yes, Xiao Su, you're amazing! I've never told anyone about these little problems of mine."
Su Yue withdrew her hand and looked at her gently.
“Sister-in-law, your body is indeed a bit weak, but it’s not untreatable. The previous prescriptions might not be suitable for your constitution. Do you trust me? If you do, leave it to me. I’ll prescribe some gentle remedies to help you gradually improve. Don’t worry, you’ll naturally have a child.”
"I believe you! I believe you! Xiao Su, of course I believe you!"
Sister-in-law Xu's voice trembled slightly, her eyes reddened, and she held Su Yue's hand tightly.
"I...I've tried so many methods before, but..."
She choked up and couldn't continue. Su Yue's words undoubtedly rekindled a long-lost glimmer of hope in her heart.
Just then, Sister Li passed by carrying a basket of freshly washed vegetables. Seeing the two of them being so affectionate, she laughed heartily.
"Hey, what are you two whispering about? Xiao Su, are you telling Mrs. Xu's fortune? Hurry up and tell me, am I about to strike it rich?"
She walked over jokingly and casually extended her wrist.
Su Yue couldn't help but chuckle, and took the opportunity to check her pulse as well.
Sister-in-law Li is physically strong and has a powerful pulse, but she has a slight damp-heat condition and is prone to getting inflamed.
"My sister-in-law is in good health, but does she usually like to eat spicy food, and is she a bit short-tempered?"
Su Yue asked jokingly.
"Oh my, Xiao Su, you're like a fairy descended from heaven! Everyone in the compound knows my temper! Just now, I had a fight with Old Li."
Sister-in-law Li slapped her thigh exaggeratedly, which made Sister-in-law Xu laugh as well.
"I'll prescribe a formula for you to clear heat and remove dampness. Drink some of this tea regularly, and combine it with some folk remedies. This will improve your complexion and calm your temper a bit."
Su Yue smiled.
"Really? That's great!"
Sister-in-law Li beamed with joy. She had only meant it as a joke, but she hadn't expected Su Yue to actually see through her tricks.
Looking at Su Yue, Sister Xu's eyes held not only hope but also a deep sense of gratitude.
She understood that Su Yue genuinely cared about her.
In the days that followed, Sister Xu and Sister Li often visited Su Yue's place.
While ostensibly chatting to relieve boredom, Aunt Xu actually came to pick up the medicine prescribed by Su Yue, or to have Su Yue check her pulse and adjust the prescription.
Su Yue ground the herbs into powder and secretly mixed them into her daily tea or porridge to gently regulate Xu Saozi's body.
Li's sister-in-law also drank the heat-clearing tea that Su Yue prepared for her every day. Her acne cleared up, and even her temperament became a little gentler. She praised Su Yue to everyone she met as a "living fairy".
Su Yue's home is no longer a desolate place after Gu Beichen left, but is full of life and warmth.
She integrated herself into this loving and supportive military family compound in her own way, and found another way to relieve her longing and worries.
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