Chapter 685 Dowry
Chen leaned back in her chair, patted her chest with her hand, and waved her hand, saying, "I ate too fast just now, I'm fine."
"How could it be nothing? This is an illness."
Xiao Chenggui and Lin Yuesha, father and daughter, looked at each other and said in unison, "We need to find a doctor to take a look."
"Hehe, do you think I don't know what you two are up to? You just want to use this to avoid the Qi family boy's marriage proposal. You can run away on the first day of the month, but you can't run away on the fifteenth."
Madam Chen glared at Xiao Chenggui, deciding to settle scores later, then turned to her daughter and said, "Marriage is a major event, and it is the parents' decision and the matchmaker's words that determine it. Lin Shusheng is unreliable, and I don't trust him to make your marriage decision, so only I can decide."
As her own flesh and blood, and having been through similar experiences, Chen would never do anything to harm her daughter.
Although the young man from the Qi family was not good-looking, his eyes were incredibly sincere, and he always considered Lin Yuesha's needs, which made Chen feel very comforted.
"Mother, why him?"
Lin Yuesha was frustrated, but she couldn't tell her mother the truth, so she was stuck in the middle.
Why can't it be him?
Mrs. Chen crossed her arms and looked at her daughter, saying, "Have you forgotten what you told me before? You said it's wrong to judge a person by their character, not their appearance. You even used to look down on women who judged by their looks. How come you're like this now..."
Lin Yuesha was on the verge of tears, and dug a hole to bury herself in.
"Alright, I won't force you."
Madam Chen wasn't that kind of heartless mother. If Xiaoya didn't like the Qi family boy, it wouldn't matter. Perhaps the two of them weren't meant to be. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Your marriage can't be delayed. It needs to be settled as soon as possible. Otherwise, if Lin Shusheng causes trouble, your mother won't be able to refute him."
The entire Lin family is a bunch of bad apples, and Old Madam Lin is especially greedy, always looking at gains and losses.
"When your older brother comes home, I'll ask him to find you a classmate, a scholar..."
Madam Chen was determined that if she stood idly by, the brother and sister would be bachelors for life. Xiao Chenggui was unreliable; he spoiled them too much.
“Mother, my elder brother is studying day and night for the imperial examination. How can I add to his burden by arranging my marriage?”
Lin Yuesha objected vehemently. Her elder brother had already done his best to pass the imperial examination, and when they parted last time, he told her that he would become her support as soon as possible.
Who needs a husband? Having such a good older brother is enough.
“Come out with your mother and see the betrothal gifts that the Qi family boy has prepared for you. If you don’t agree, your mother will grant your wish, and you can return the gifts yourself.”
Chen didn't value money, but the fact that the other party brought so many things, emptying their pockets, was enough to show their sincerity.
What moved her most was Qi Heng's words: "If Yue Sha has someone she likes a few years from now, I will take the initiative to step back and will never force her."
Look at what that Qi family boy is saying, so humble! What can Madam Chen say? She can't find anyone like him again.
She had a feeling she should agree.
Even if she doesn't agree, the other party will find another way; there's no harm in trying.
Lin Yuesha reluctantly followed behind Chen Shi, her eyes constantly glancing at the large chests filling the courtyard, each one sealed with red silk flowers.
"Madam, Miss, shall we open the box?"
Liu Quan was in high spirits. One of the boxes was open, and it was full of silver ingots.
"Open."
Chen, supporting her back, gave the instructions.
Lin Yuesha sighed, noting that her mother had only been in the capital for a short time, but was already showing more and more of the air of a matriarch.
"Okay!"
Liu Quan immediately agreed, unpacking the silk from box after box, and opening the lids, which made Lin Yuesha gasp in shock.
A dozen or so large chests, each containing a smaller one, were scattered haphazardly on the ground. The large chests contained silk, cloth, porcelain, and calligraphy and paintings, which was fine, but there were three or four large chests filled with gold and silver items, especially gold ingots, which were crafted into the shapes of yuanbao (a type of ancient Chinese coin), auspicious symbols of fortune, prosperity, longevity, and happiness, and even peanuts, all gleaming brightly in the gold.
Expensive pearls, corals, large jade pieces, and most eye-catching jewelry—Lin Yuesha's eyes couldn't take it all in.
It's impossible not to be tempted by money; there are just too many people who are.
She knew that the pockmarked man was rich, but she had no idea that he was this rich, which was astonishing.
"My little girl is really good; she didn't flinch when faced with so much money."
Madam Chen sighed. The fact that a man was willing to spend so much on betrothal gifts to marry her daughter was enough to show how important Xiaoya was to him.
Although she was a country woman, she had seen a lot. When villagers haggled over a dowry of three or five taels of silver, it wasn't necessarily because they didn't have the money, but because they were calculating whether the other party's daughter was worth that amount.
Which woman wouldn't be moved if the young man from the Qi family was willing to give up all his wealth for Lin Yuesha?
"Little girl, tell your mother honestly, do you have someone you like?"
Suddenly, Chen thought of a possibility: after all, women are more emotional and often make foolish mistakes.
No, absolutely not.
Lin Yuesha denied it outright, trying to figure out how to avoid the situation.
"vomit……"
Chen suddenly felt unwell again and covered her mouth with her hand, gagging a few times.
"Mother, let's find a doctor. Please don't be afraid to seek medical help."
If you're sick, you should see a doctor; you absolutely cannot delay seeking medical attention.
Back in the village, it was inconvenient to see a doctor. If you had a headache or fever, you could just use folk remedies to get rid of it. But now that I'm in Beijing, the conditions are very different.
"It's hard to find a doctor."
Ms. Chen was very embarrassed because she had a woman's ailment; her period was irregular, and recently she had been experiencing some spotting.
She was too embarrassed to tell the doctor about how filthy it was.
"Mother, I'm sending a message to Sister Yan, asking her to come and take a look at it for you."
Lin Yuesha understood perfectly; as a woman, she was most familiar with it. Even in modern times, many women are embarrassed to buy sanitary napkins at the supermarket, let alone in such a backward place as Daqi.
The mother and daughter talked for a while, but Chen was too tired and fell asleep on the table.
As evening approached, Doctor Yan finally arrived at the mansion by carriage.
Lin Yuesha and Yan Yan hadn't seen each other for a while, and they had a lot to talk about.
"It's more important to get your aunt treated first."
Yan Yan, carrying a medicine box, was led to the main courtyard by Lin Yuesha.
Chen had just woken up, had no appetite, and was still lying in bed, her face sallow and somewhat listless.
"Dr. Yan, thank you for making this long trip."
Feeling bad, Chen tried to sit up, but Yan Yan stopped her. Her friendship with Lin Yuesha meant she didn't need to be polite with her.
"Auntie, are you feeling unwell?"
Yan Yan didn't rush to take Chen's pulse, but instead observed Chen's complexion before asking questions.
"I just feel nauseous, and there's often blood in my genital area..."
After Chen finished speaking, her face turned red.
Yan Yan seemed to be deep in thought. She took Chen's pulse with her hand, and after only a moment, she smiled and said, "Then congratulations, Auntie. You are about two months pregnant."
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