Chapter 1003 Sweep Kick
After discussing it, Lin Yuesha set off with Xu Da and Wu Ya.
Lin Yuesha rode in her own carriage, determined not to squeeze in with Xu Da and Wuya; she didn't want to be a third wheel.
Before the wedding, Xu Da was reluctant and awkward in every way. After the wedding, Xu Da became a doting husband, and even Wu Ya found his nervousness annoying.
Two months into her pregnancy, Uya had already started experiencing early symptoms, such as frequent acid reflux and difficulty swallowing.
Lin Yuesha's pickled plums became Wuya's favorite snack, and sometimes she even ate them as a meal.
Xu Da tried to persuade her, but Wu Ya wouldn't listen. She didn't know why, but she was addicted to eating sour plums and couldn't quit.
"Sour for a boy, spicy for a girl, could it be that Uya is pregnant with a son?"
The carriage stopped on the official road for repairs, and Xu Da moved a small stool and sat down by the grass to think.
This is terrible! Having a son to compete with his affections is unacceptable!
"Cousin, I never knew you were so jealous."
Lin Yuesha could no longer hide her disdain. She waved her hand, signaling Xu Da to move aside.
She brought a coachman with her on this trip, and fortunately, the two horses were brothers, so her horse knew to keep up.
The sky had darkened, and the daytime heat had dissipated, making it much cooler.
Lin Yuesha bought a grass carp from a villager, cleaned and sliced it, intending to make a spicy and delicious boiled fish dish.
“Cousin, you can’t say that. These are the words Qi Heng said: after getting married, we should enjoy our time as a couple first and not rush to have children.”
Having sons and daughters is a bonus, but life goes on just the same even without them.
Influenced by Qi Heng, Xu Da worried that Wu Ya would focus her attention on the baby and become cold towards him.
"Didn't Qi Heng tell you that you can still rise in status because of your son?"
Lin Yuesha suspected that Qi Heng was just being a sour grapes; the two had not consummated their marriage because, according to Qi Heng, they were preparing to return to the capital to hold the wedding ceremony in front of their parents.
Having worn the wedding dress twice, Lin Yuesha was no longer surprised. Qi Heng insisted on a grand celebration, not wanting to make her feel wronged, which made her feel comfortable.
The three traveled for several days and headed straight for the Northern City.
Upon arriving in town, Qi Heng came to pick them up. He guessed that his wife hadn't been back to her hometown for a long time and wanted to visit Chenjia Village.
Chenjia Village is not as deserted as one might think; some of the villagers' relatives have moved in, making the village lively.
Lin Yuesha deliberately got off the carriage when she arrived at the village entrance.
At the village entrance used to be Granny Wang's house, but unfortunately, things have changed and the owner has changed.
Not far further in, there is Lin Yuesha's grand courtyard, which was not built for long.
"I sent someone to tidy it up in advance. It's clean and tidy, and you can move in right away."
The Northern Camp was only a dozen miles away from Chenjia Village, making it very convenient for Qi Heng to travel back and forth on horseback.
When Xu Da entered, he was amazed to find a latrine in the backyard that was paved with blue bricks and had a flushing function; it was exceptionally clean.
The front yard is planted with flowers and plants, and the back yard has a grape trellis that has been carefully pruned and maintained, resulting in a high yield of grapes and a bountiful harvest.
"Let's stay in the courtyard for now. If we need anything, we can buy it at the market. It's very convenient."
Lin Yuesha led Xu Da and Wu Ya to visit the guest rooms. The design of her house was the work of her and her stepbrother; it was bright and spacious with plenty of natural light.
But this time when I returned home, the courtyard was empty; my parents and stepbrother were not there.
"Cousin, is there a place around here where incense is believed to be effective? I'd like to go and pray for blessings."
After hesitating for a moment, Uya finally asked.
Recently, she has been having frequent nightmares. A few days ago, she even dreamed of Helian Cheng. Since becoming pregnant, Wuya has been very sensitive and believes that this is a bad omen.
Find a temple with efficacious incense offerings and ask an old monk for a talisman to suppress the evil spirits.
"have."
Lin Yuesha said with certainty, "Not far from my home, there is a Yutan Temple, an ancient temple with a history of hundreds of years."
When talking about Yutan Temple, Lin Yuesha spoke at length, and what impressed her most were the talismans and fortune sticks of Yutan Temple.
Among all talismans, the exorcism talisman is the most effective. Since she got one, her stepbrother's mind has become clearer, and it's estimated that there's no longer a female ghost following him.
As for the divination slips, Lin Yuesha whispered to Xu Da and Wu Ya while Qi Heng was away, "There is an old monk at Yutan Temple who, upon seeing me, immediately determined that my destiny is extremely precious."
At that time, Lin Yuesha was just a little girl in the village, and no one could have imagined that she would have this encounter.
"Is it really that strange?"
Xu Da was skeptical; surely they weren't lying, given their wealth and status? Even though they had guessed correctly.
Lin Yuesha bit her lip. Actually, the old monk had said that she was destined to die young two months ago, but she had managed to escape it.
That's the truth. Lin Yuesha transmigrated into this world after the original owner of the body died from illness, taking over the body of the original owner.
If saying she was rich and powerful is just a bluff, then how could you be so accurate in predicting when she would fall ill?
The predecessor of Yutan Temple was a small temple. The reason why it was built so grandly was thanks to the Prince of Zhenbei.
The Prince of Zhenbei was a ruthless man, but he was also very generous when it came to investing money.
"It seems that this Yutan Temple is no ordinary place."
A temple with abundant incense offerings must have a reason for its popularity.
Uya clasped her hands together devoutly and said, "Buddha, please don't be angry. My husband is just hesitant, not because he doesn't believe in you. Amitabha."
Upon seeing this, Xu Da quickly imitated Wu Ya's posture and said, "Amitabha."
Qi Heng watched the three rambling characters from the side, feeling a bit of a headache.
When the white shadow first appeared, it terrified Lin Yuesha so much that she ran to Yutan Temple to ask for an exorcism talisman and firmly believed that Yutan Temple was effective.
Instead of praying to gods and Buddhas for wishes, it's better to ask him.
After a delicious farm-style meal, Madam Xu finally arrived from the camp as it was getting dark.
She avoided Wuya and asked Xu Da, "Dog, did you get some good news?"
"Mother, you are so insightful, how did you know?"
Xu Da was stunned. Only Lin Yuesha knew that Wuya was pregnant; he had even kept it from Qi Heng.
"Your mother is a fortune teller."
Madam Xu laughed heartily, her joy coming from the bottom of her heart.
“Mother has been thinking about this day and night lately. If it weren’t for the war, we would still be in the capital, and we wouldn’t have to wander around like this.”
After Madam Xu finished speaking, she sighed sadly again.
Xu Da nodded with deep feeling. It was indeed safer in the capital, with maids and servants to serve you at home, unlike now, where Wuya had to do everything herself.
Although Wuya didn't care and felt comfortable, Xu Da was reluctant to let her go, especially after Wuya became pregnant and lost her appetite, and she visibly lost weight.
"Mother has already prepared the sticks; the first move is a sweeping leg kick."
Madam Xu struck a pose that terrified Xu Da.
Uya is pregnant now and can't afford this. What if she doesn't manage to avoid it...?
"Mother, let's skip this one."
Xu Da wiped his sweat, his voice weak, but Madam Xu was not happy. She hadn't seen Gouzi's father for a while, and the sweeping leg was the first move the couple made upon their reunion.
Dog's father set off from Beijing, and the journey took more than a month, all for the sake of the whole family reunion on the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Xu Dacheng got married, but his father had not yet met his daughter-in-law.
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