Chapter 1178 Morning Sickness
When Lu the carpenter went to the capital, he brought a potted flower with him and took good care of it along the way. When Xu Da saw that the flower was in full bloom, he shamelessly asked for it and then gave it to his cousin Lin Yuesha.
"Isn't bright red more beautiful than peonies and jasmine?"
It's already the eighth month of the lunar calendar. In a little while, all you'll be able to see in the capital will be chrysanthemums.
If Lin Yuesha didn't like it, Xu Da could take the flowers back to his mansion. He liked bright red, but he reluctantly gave them up for his cousin's sake.
"I like it, thank you, cousin."
The common people of Daqi did not know the name of the flower, but Lin Yuesha was very familiar with it. It was a poppy, and also the main ingredient in the production of opium.
The appearance of this flower in Daqi is not a good thing. It is currently in the budding stage and is relatively easy to control.
Daqi doesn't have many anesthetic drugs. Lin Yuesha values the medicinal value of poppies. If the government sends people to manage and cultivate them uniformly, perhaps they can extract drugs that will benefit the people.
As maritime trade gradually opens up, more and more goods from overseas will enter the Great Qi. It is not advisable to suppress and prohibit them indiscriminately. It is best to plan ahead and guide them in a timely manner.
"Carpenter Lu came to Beijing with me, and he brought many local specialties from the north."
There was one thing that Xu Da guessed Lin Yuesha definitely wanted.
"What did you bring? Dried squid or grilled fish slices?"
The fishing village has grown to a considerable size, with people adding small wooden houses around it every day. In addition to the dock, there are dozens of workshops of various sizes.
A few days ago, the fishing village sent people to deliver spicy small fish and grilled fish slices to Lin Yuesha. Because they taste good and can be stored for a long time, they have already been sold to many cities in Daqi.
Merchant caravans coming to Yingcheng to sell their goods would always make a trip to the fishing village and reaped a bountiful harvest.
In addition, restaurants and eateries across the country source their seasonings, such as oyster sauce and chicken essence, from fishing villages.
"Neither, it's the old brine used for Zhao's braised pork."
Xu Da swallowed hard. He didn't share with Luo Wang, but instead carried the jar to Lin Yuesha, intending to get a share.
"Well, we shouldn't eat alone. Let's invite Uncle to dinner."
Lin Yuesha apologized to the Prince of Luo, saying that the pickled cabbage and braised pork she made was still a little lacking, and what it lacked was the flavor of the old brine.
Lu the carpenter was very thoughtful; he knew that when they left the fishing village, they missed Zhao's craftsmanship the most.
"How about we give him some of the brine and then not let him come?"
Xu Da was somewhat reluctant when he heard that the Prince of Luo was to be invited to his home.
"Cousin, aren't you and Uncle supposed to be best brothers?"
Lin Yuesha suddenly remembered that after Xu Da and the Prince of Luo severed their ties and left the capital together, their brotherly bond rapidly warmed up, and they became as close as one person again.
"Who is his good brother?"
Xu Da rolled his eyes. The brotherhood between the two was like a small fishing boat at high tide; it might capsize at any moment.
"So how did you and your uncle reconcile?"
Lin Yuesha had asked this question before; she, Madam Xu, and Wuya took turns asking, but Xu Da still didn't give an answer.
Just then, Luo Wang was mentioned, and Lin Yuesha asked persistently.
"Xiao Chengyu is a real scoundrel!"
Xu Da admitted that he lacked the ability to judge character and had boarded the pirate ship of the Prince of Luo.
The two were on a business trip together, but they ignored each other, creating an awkward atmosphere.
Luo Wang was not in a hurry and kept writing, looking calm.
Xu Da was a very curious man. Taking advantage of the absence of the Prince of Luo, he secretly read what the Prince of Luo had written. He was furious when he saw what he read.
"That shameless scoundrel wrote dozens of pages about the trivial matter of me being dressed as a woman, my mother going to Wenjun Tower to bail me out, and the beating I received, and even titled the book 'Secrets of the Capital'!"
Pshaw, Luo Wang didn't use his real name, but a lot of information points to something very obvious.
If Luo Wang were to finish writing this book and then let it circulate, how would Xu Da face anyone?
Since they are brothers, even if they break off their friendship, they will sincerely wish each other well. Instead of digging up each other's dark past to destroy each other, does Xu Da have no shame?
What's even more infuriating is that the Prince of Luo threatened to expose Xu Da's "Tales of the Capital" as being written by him.
"Cousin, don't you have any dirt on your uncle?"
Lin Yuesha looked at Xu Da with a sympathetic gaze and asked.
"If I did, would I have made up with him again?"
Xu Da grumbled and cursed, never letting up even when he was in the right, but he was actually very willing to reconcile with Xiao Chenggui; he just kept putting it off.
"Alright then, we won't invite Uncle to dinner."
Lin Yuesha followed Xu Da's instructions, but Xu Da hesitated and asked, "Are you really not inviting us?"
Lin Yuesha: "..."
When it was time for dinner, Qi Heng took Prince Luo back to the mansion.
A feast was held at the mansion, which included braised pork made with old brine brought from the fishing village.
"That's right, that's the taste. If you soak the meat in old brine overnight, it will be even more flavorful."
The Prince of Luo was very excited, for this was the most authentic stewed meat, and there was no other like it in the entire Great Qi.
Carpenter Lu brought blueberry wine brewed in the north with him on his trip to the capital. Prince Luo and Xu Da toasted each other, eating and chatting happily.
"My husband, let me rest for a moment."
Despite the table full of delicious-looking food, Lin Yuesha not only had no appetite but also felt nauseous.
She supported Qi Heng, her face pale, and she tried her best to suppress the urge to vomit.
"good."
Qi Heng picked her up and took Lin Yuesha back to her room, and then asked Doctor Yan to come and examine her.
Yan Yan had heard about Lin Yuesha's symptoms and had some understanding of them. In the early stages of pregnancy, most women experience morning sickness, whether mild or severe.
When Yan Yan entered the room, Lin Yuesha was leaning against Qi Heng, her face pale. She had vomited several times, finally bringing up bile. Now her stomach was empty, but it was acidic, and the smell of meat made her want to vomit.
"Imperial Physician Yan, how should this be treated?"
Qi Heng adjusted his posture, trying to make his wife more comfortable, and asked in a flustered manner.
Yan Yan shook her head. This is a normal reaction after becoming pregnant. Lin Yuesha is pregnant with her third child, and she may experience frequent discomfort in the later stages of pregnancy.
"Husband, you go out first. I have something to ask Sister Yan."
Lin Yuesha struggled to sit up and nudged Qi Heng.
Qi Heng nodded in agreement, turning back every three steps. Even after leaving the house, he didn't leave, just gazing longingly from the doorway.
"Sister Yue Sha, imagine green apricots, sour dates, and cold-cooked rabbit. Do you want to eat any of these?"
There's a common folk belief that sour foods indicate a boy and spicy foods indicate a girl, but Yan Yan believes this is just a matter of personal taste, and using it to determine the sex of the fetus is pure nonsense.
"I want something with a stronger flavor."
With an empty stomach, Lin Yuesha felt very uncomfortable.
A few days ago, she had already shown some signs of a reaction, but it wasn't strong, so Lin Yuesha didn't pay much attention to it.
"You lost too much blood before, and your qi and blood are deficient. You must replenish your body, otherwise your body simply cannot withstand it."
She is currently in the early stages of pregnancy. After a while, Lin Yuesha's belly will inflate like a balloon, making walking, sitting, and lying down all major problems.
Moreover, Yan Yan said that more than 90% of women who are pregnant with twins or multiples will give birth prematurely, so it's better to do it sooner rather than later, and the delivery room should be prepared as soon as possible.
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