Chapter 686 A Small Request
It had been two months, so Yan Yan was quite certain. Moreover, with her medical skills, she could also determine that the baby was a boy.
"Mother, the old monk at Yutan Temple said you were destined to have a son, and I've already got a younger brother so soon!"
Lin Yuesha wasn't entirely sure about what the benefactor had said, but this move had come quietly.
"Pregnant?"
Mrs. Chen covered her face with her hands, and it took her a long time to accept this reality. For someone her age to be pregnant was truly...
In front of her daughter, Chen blushed and couldn't even lift her head.
"You didn't know beforehand that the fetus was unstable, which is why you had spotting. Fortunately, it was discovered in time."
The female doctor, Dr. Yan, prescribed a formula to help Chen maintain her pregnancy. She instructed Granny Kang to get the medicine and give it to her twice a day, morning and evening, and that her condition should stabilize within a week.
Xiao Chenggui was stunned when he received the news. Then he was overjoyed; this was a treasure bestowed upon him by heaven!
He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked around for a while, wondering if Heaven had realized that Qi Heng was unreliable, so it made up for it by giving him a filial son.
Years later, Xiao Chenggui felt slapped in the face, realizing that everyone, big and small, was heartless and a liar!
At this moment, he was very excited and even wanted to set up a small room in the mansion specifically for his son to live in.
Seeing this, Lin Yuesha left the space to her parents and pulled Doctor Yan back to her own room.
“Sister Yue Sha, your aunt is doing well. Besides, she’s been working for many years and has given birth before, so there’s no need to worry about her health being damaged.”
Seeing that Lin Yuesha's expression was not quite right, Yan Yan assumed that she was worried about Chen's health and quickly offered words of comfort.
Lin Yuesha nodded hesitantly. Her mother was fine and had the energy to urge her to get married. The one who wasn't doing well was her.
She had to find a way to get the pockmarked man to move the things away. Those jewels, porcelains, and antiques were too valuable. If they were stolen from the mansion, she would really have to work like a slave for the rest of her life.
"Sister Yue Sha, I will have to leave the capital by the end of next month at the latest."
After Yan Yan sat down, she smiled and said that she had come here partly to say goodbye in advance.
"Leaving the capital?"
Lin Yuesha was still immersed in the complicated emotions of the pockmarked man proposing marriage when she was suddenly stunned by what Yan Yan said.
Previously, Zhang Qing'er's cousin, the scumbag Lin Qian, had also traveled around collecting herbs and exchanging ideas with local doctors with outstanding medical skills. Having seen more of the world, his medical skills had improved.
"I'm not going to collect herbs, but to the Northwest."
Yan Yan ate a piece of mung bean cake before asking, "You're acquainted with Lord Xu, haven't you heard him mention you?"
"No."
Lin Yuesha was completely baffled. After careful recollection, she realized that she hadn't heard Xu Da say anything about it.
"The northwestern barbarians have invaded our Great Qi. Prince Luo, as the commander-in-chief, led the people of the Protectorate General's Mansion to the expedition, including Madam Xu and Lord Xu..."
In addition, Yan Yan is also on the list.
A few days ago, the Prince of Luo had spoken to her about this matter. Among his entourage, there was a lack of doctors who knew suturing techniques, so she and Physician Liao had to go ahead.
"The latest is the end of next month, but I see that Lord Xu is already prepared, so I estimate it will be in the next few days."
After Yan Yan finished speaking, Lin Yuesha was even more shocked. She had never seen a war in the true sense, but she had personally witnessed the barbarians harassing the people of the North.
Throughout history, only a prosperous and strong nation can ensure a peaceful life, but even that cannot stop those with treacherous ambitions from the surrounding areas.
Moreover, in recent years, several granary areas in the south of the Great Qi have been experiencing either drought or excessive rain, leading to a steady rise in grain prices. The government has been trying to maintain stability, but it is already struggling to do so.
The stability is only superficial; it is riddled with problems inside.
"Are we really going to go to war?"
The Great Qi was too large, and information was scarce.
Lin Yuesha was certain once again that she couldn't hear anything about the Northwest, and she didn't even know anything about the local customs and culture.
"Yes, since war has begun, casualties are inevitable. I've heard that the weapons of the alien races are very powerful, with barbs on the blades. One strike can leave flesh and blood in a mess. Our Qi soldiers have suffered a lot from their weapons."
Before suturing, wounded soldiers' wounds healed slowly, bled excessively, and were easily torn apart by the slightest movement, making them prone to infection. With suturing, at least these problems can be solved.
Human life is at stake, and Yan Yan has to make this trip.
Before leaving, she had a small wish.
"Sister Yue Sha, I have a selfish request. Please do me a favor."
Yan Yan found it difficult to speak. She knew she was close to Lin Yuesha and that Lin Yuesha wouldn't refuse. That's why she was unwilling to bring it up, feeling like she was taking advantage of her best friend.
"Sister Yan, please tell me."
Lin Yuesha poured Yan Yan a glass of water; she would agree to anything she could. At least after transmigrating to the Great Qi Dynasty, she was still a part of it, and the patriotism she had in her previous life had been transferred to the Great Qi.
"That's right. I heard that the soldiers in the Northwest have been running out of supplies. We set off in October, and it will take at least a month to get to the Northwest."
In the dead of winter, when it is the coldest time of year, the Northwest is bitterly cold, with water freezing instantly, second only to the northern regions.
The soldiers' cotton-padded coats were from several years ago, and the knotted and bundled-up coats were no longer warm enough. Yan Yan felt very bad when she heard this.
Those who went to the front lines to kill the enemy and risked their lives were often hungry and cold; perhaps that meal served in the communal pot was their last meal in this life.
Therefore, she wanted to hold a flower appreciation party and call on the ladies and young women of the capital to donate money and jewelry to support the soldiers in the Northwest.
A flower viewing party needs someone to be the head chef, and Lin Yuesha's private customization is a gimmick in itself, which is very attractive.
"Sister Yan, I absolutely support you in this matter, and I also have some savings of my own and am willing to contribute."
Lin Yuesha agreed without hesitation, setting a time and place. She would be the head chef and would definitely make the charity banquet a success.
"Thank you very much, Sister Yue Sha."
Yan Yan was very touched, but she was not good with words, so she could only keep everything to herself.
This flower viewing party is mainly designed to get the ladies to spend money, but it's not convenient to gather everyone together and ask for money, so Yan Yan is also a bit worried.
The Yan family's status in the capital was not high, and she was practically kicked out of the house, so she was afraid she wouldn't be able to invite anyone to help her.
Hearing that her cousin had a good relationship with Miss Wei, Yan Yan even went to see Bai Youran.
She thought Bai Youran would definitely make things difficult for her, but to her surprise, Bai Youran not only readily agreed but also offered her advice.
"Haha, I know why."
Yan Yan didn't move around in the capital and was unaware of the rumors that the Wei family's young lady and the Bai siblings had visited Wenjun Tower together a few days ago. Bai Youran's reputation was severely damaged, and she had been made a scapegoat by Wei Lan. Now she was eager to turn things around, and this was a good opportunity.
"My cousin said that the young ladies should donate their jewelry, and then auction it off to wealthy families in the capital."
Those wealthy people are eager to have some connection with high-class families. When they see exquisite jewelry, they are willing to pay a high price and gain a good reputation.
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