Although everyone thought it was a carefree idea, they all started to feel sad when the moment of parting actually came.
Especially since Li Xiangjian is going to join the army, it means he will be going to the battlefield in the future.
On the battlefield, swords have no eyes; to gain military merit, one must risk one's life. Although Li Xiangjian has learned some skills in the past six months, it is still a short time.
The entire Li family was shrouded in gloom.
Suddenly, Yuan Huiniang covered her mouth and ran to the side to dry heave.
Li Xiangping quickly walked over to her, patted her back, and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I'll go get a doctor."
Yuan Huiniang quickly grabbed his hand and said, "It's nothing serious. He probably ate too much ice yesterday and got a stomachache."
Seeing this, Yan Qingqing disregarded her sadness and said, "Eldest brother, quickly help Huiniang to the house to rest."
Then send someone to the city to invite Doctor Zheng.
Eating something bad is no small matter. A simple stomach upset is one thing, but the real danger lies in food incompatibility leading to food poisoning.
After Yan Qingqing said that, everyone felt that this was no small matter. Yuan Huiniang also felt that her stomach was churning even more after Yan Qingqing said that.
This greatly worried Li Xiangping, who quickly instructed Ah San to go to the county town to fetch Doctor Zheng.
Ah San dared not delay and drove the carriage away at breakneck speed.
Li Xiangping helped Yuan Huiniang into the room and laid her down. Yuan Huiniang, pale-faced, lay on the bed and held Yan Qingqing's hand, asking, "Mother, am I going to die soon?"
Yan Qingqing scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about? It's just a little food poisoning, why are you making such a fuss?"
Perhaps it's because sick people tend to overthink. Yuan Huiniang said again, her eyes brimming with tears, "With your mother here, I'm not afraid. Even if I really die, I'll be at ease knowing that Jinxiu is being cared for by her mother. Even if a stepmother comes into the family, she can't bully Jinxiu."
Yan Qingqing: ……
Li Xiangping: ...
What is all this nonsense? Could it be that Yuan Huiniang didn't just have an upset stomach, but rather suffered brain damage from a fever?
Thinking of this, Yan Qingqing reached out and touched Yuan Huiniang's forehead. She didn't have a fever, so why was she talking nonsense?
However, Yuan Huiniang did not look well at the moment, so Yan Qingqing comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, with me here, the stepmother won't be able to enter the house, and Jinxiu won't be bullied."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Huiniang actually burst into tears and sobbed, "But last night I dreamed that my husband disliked me for not being able to give birth to a son."
He said he wanted to divorce me and marry someone who could bear him a son, and my mother agreed.
Yuan Huiniang truly felt wronged, as she had been preoccupied with this dream, but she had been enduring it because Li Xiangjian was leaving.
I don't know why, but I just couldn't hold back anymore.
Yan Qingqing felt that her usually virtuous and sensible daughter-in-law had suddenly become a different person, and was being a bit unreasonable.
However, Yuan Huiniang rarely had such moments, and Yan Qingqing was still willing to comfort her.
Then, she rolled her eyes and said, "Sigh, you're right. If you really were gone, Jinxiu would be a child without a mother."
The eldest son is still so young; he'll definitely remarry someday.
Everyone says that if you have a stepmother, you'll have a stepfather. Plus, the eldest son is the eldest child, so even I, as the grandmother, might not be able to protect Jinxiu.
Think about it, our family has worked so hard to go from being penniless to now having a house, property, and money. You were the young mistress of the house, but another woman stole it from you.
Then they live in your house, spend your money, and monopolize your husband. They even bully your children—can you tolerate that?
Li Xiangping: ...
Everyone: ……
What is his mother saying? Shouldn't the sister-in-law be giving her some kind advice in this state?
Li Xiangping, in particular, took a deep breath. Did his mother think he had too high a status in the family, or had he done something wrong recently that made his mother dislike him?
Upon hearing this, Yuan Huiniang perked up and sat up abruptly from the bed, saying, "I can't tolerate it! I absolutely can't tolerate it!"
"I'm not dead yet! Let's see who dares to challenge me!"
After saying that, he glared fiercely at Li Xiangping.
Li Xiang'an and his younger siblings all wanted to laugh but dared not, their faces flushed red. If it weren't for their eldest brother's feelings, they would have burst out laughing long ago.
Li Xiangping looked helpless. What could he say? Should he blame Yuan Huiniang for causing trouble, or his mother for sowing discord? He dared not say either.
Li Xiangkang was the first to turn around and run into the yard, followed by Li Xiang'an, Li Xin's mother, and the others.
Soon, a burst of laughter echoed from the courtyard.
Yuan Huiniang then realized what had happened and her face turned bright red, but then she was moved again when she thought about how her mother-in-law and husband still indulged her despite her unreasonable behavior.
Yan Qingqing laughed and said, "Look at how energetic you are, you don't look like someone who is about to die."
Yuan Huiniang then realized that she had stopped vomiting and did not feel uncomfortable anywhere, which was quite strange.
Yuan Huiniang then said softly, "Mother, I'm alright. You should go back and rest."
Yan Qingqing shook her head and replied, "Although it's not a big problem, I'm still a little worried. Let's wait for Doctor Zheng to come and take a look."
Seeing that Yan Qingqing was reluctant to leave, Yuan Huiniang knew that her mother-in-law cared about her. So she chatted with her casually about everyday things.
An hour later, Ah San hurriedly brought Doctor Zheng in.
Yan Qingqing and the others have a long-standing relationship with Doctor Zheng.
As soon as he entered, Doctor Zheng asked, "Who's been poisoned? Let me take a look!"
Seeing Dr. Zheng's concerned smile, Yan Qingqing went up to him and explained, "No, no, Dr. Zheng, you don't need to worry."
It's possible she just had a stomachache from eating something bad. But Hui Niang vomited so violently just now, I thought she'd eaten some incompatible food.
Upon hearing this, Doctor Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Good, good, good, it's good that it's not poisoning. I even brought antidote pills. Where is he? Let me check his pulse first."
Yan Qingqing led Doctor Zheng to Yuan Huiniang's bedside and checked his complexion. Although he was pale, he seemed to be alright.
Yuan Huiniang knew Doctor Zheng, and after greeting him, Doctor Zheng began to take her pulse.
At first, Dr. Zheng frowned, which startled Yuan Huiniang, who had been staring at him. But after he finished, Dr. Zheng seemed very relaxed.
Li Xiangping asked anxiously, "Dr. Zheng, how is my wife?"
Doctor Zheng stroked his beard and said, "A slippery pulse indicates pregnancy."
Yan Qingqing and Li Xiangping were stunned after hearing what Dr. Zheng said, while Yuan Huiniang's face turned bright red. She had actually made such a big blunder.
Li Xiangping snapped out of his daze and excitedly grabbed Dr. Zheng's hand, asking, "Really, Dr. Zheng? You didn't make a mistake, did you?"
Doctor Zheng yanked his hand away and said unhappily, "I've been practicing medicine for many years, surely I can detect pregnancy pulses too!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com