Chapter 255 Choice
Looking at the bowl of steaming glutinous rice balls on the table, Li San Niang felt a little embarrassed.
This is all thanks to Ninth Sister. Song Yulang probably bought quite a few bowls. He probably went back to give them to Ninth Sister first, and when he heard that the doctor had come, he brought a bowl for himself.
Li San Niang thanked Song Yulang for the bowl of glutinous rice balls and put it aside for the time being.
Nineteen looks like he's standing idly at the door, but his eyes are fixed on Song Yulang, who is sitting opposite Li Sanniang.
Furthermore, ever since Li San Niang discovered that Nineteen's weapon was a soft sword wrapped around his waist, she now noticed that Nineteen's hand was also at his waist.
If Song Yulang does anything wrong, Nineteen will probably draw his sword and teach him a lesson immediately.
Qiu Xiang was standing behind Li San Niang. Li San Niang invited her to sit down, but she said no, saying that she felt more comfortable standing.
Opposite Li San Niang is Song Yu Lang, to her left is Qi Zhi Die, and to Qi Zhi Die's left is Song Yu Lang.
The three of them sat at the round table in an equilateral triangle formation, and Li Sanniang was thinking to herself about how to explain things best.
After hesitating for a moment, Li San Niang spoke up: "You two are Jiu Niang's good sisters who have been by Jiu Niang's side for many years and are closer than family."
One was the lover she wanted to spend her life with, and as a doctor, I told her the truth.
Qi Zhidie's heart skipped a beat. Hearing Li Sanniang's words, it was as if a guillotine hanging over her head had finally fallen. She knew that what Li Sanniang was about to say would be hard to accept.
Song Yulang simply lowered his head and remained silent.
What could Li San Niang do in this situation?
Some things just have to be said.
"I told Jiu Niang and you all long ago that Jiu Niang's physical condition is not suitable for having children."
She had used sterilization drugs in her early years, and those drugs were very strong, which damaged her uterus.
If I were to use medication to terminate the pregnancy while the baby is still young, I would be confident that I could save Jiu Niang's life.
"But, Ninth Sister, I've told her time and again that if she insists on trying to save the pregnancy, not only will her own life be in danger, but I'm not even sure if the baby in her womb will survive."
Song Yulang raised his head, looked at Li Sanniang, opened his mouth as if to say something, but then, for some reason, he closed his mouth and didn't say a word.
Qi Zhidie raised her beautiful face and spoke to Li Sanniang, tears streaming down her face.
"Third Sister, if... if we abort that child now, can we still save Ninth Sister's life?"
Jiu Niang was already more than five months pregnant. Under such circumstances, how could she possibly do this?
Li Sanniang said decisively, "No!"
I said long ago that even if the baby was lost later in the pregnancy, Jiu Niang might not survive. In fact, it's quite possible that the loss of the baby would be the end of Jiu Niang's life.
Li San Niang looked at Qi Zhi Die, who had closed her eyes and let her tears flow, and said, "Furthermore, as a doctor, I am responsible for my patients. Even if I could abort the child to save Jiu Niang's life, it would only be possible with Jiu Niang's consent."
How can you be sure that the decision you made for her is what she truly wants?
Qi Zhidie couldn't take it anymore. She suddenly opened her eyes, stood up, and screamed at Li Sanniang in a high-pitched voice: "Why can't I make decisions for her?"
I've been with her for over ten years. We eat and sleep together. She's like family to me!
How could I watch her die?
How could I just watch her die!
What can I do?
What should I do?
Seeing Qi Zhidie losing control of her emotions and venting her inner fears through screaming, Li San Niang waved her hand at Qiu Xiang, who wanted to step forward to stop Qi Zhidie, and got up to hug Qi Zhidie.
"Cry, cry, cry until you've cried enough, then accept your fate."
After Qi Zhidie calmed down a bit, she heard Song Yulang, who had been silent until now, ask in a deep voice, "Third Sister Li, were you going to say something just now?"
"Based on my pulse diagnosis just now, and judging from the current situation, Jiu Niang... will not be able to give birth at full term."
If you still want to give birth, you'll have to induce labor early.
However, given Jiu Niang's physical condition, if labor were induced, she might still not have the strength to give birth.
If that happens, I have a way to remove the child.
As Li Sanniang spoke, she felt somewhat pressured as she faced the four pairs of eyes staring at her from inside the room.
After all, no one can accept death calmly.
"What does Li San Niangzi mean?... In that case, Jiu Niang might not survive?"
Li San Niang nodded: "Not only that, the child in the womb will not get enough nutrition while it is still in the womb. In order to seek a glimmer of hope, the child will be born early. I can't guarantee that the child will survive."
Even if the child survived, it's uncertain whether they would live past their first month or first birthday.
Before Qi Zhidie could speak again, Song Yulang stood up and bowed to Li Sanniang, saying, "I've troubled you with everything, Li Sanniang. If anything happens... I understand that it's all Jiu Niang's own choice, it's all fate."
After saying this, Song Yulang turned and left without waiting for Li Sanniang's reply.
Qi Zhidie, who had been standing there stunned, only reacted after a few moments and turned to chase after Song Yulang.
Li San Niang grabbed Qi Zhi Die's sleeve and comforted the heartbroken Qi Zhi Die, whose face was streaked with tears, "You know, it's not something he can decide."
Li San Niang's words successfully made Qi Zhi Die stop in her tracks.
Qi Zhidie, who had sat down again, looked at Li Sanniang and asked seriously again, "Sanniangzi, is there really no other way?"
You're kind-hearted, please think of a way. I beg you, I'll give you anything you want, as long as you can save Jiu Niang.
Li San Niang understood that Qi Zhi Die's current mental instability was irrational. She approached Qi Zhi Die, took her cold hands in her own, and looked into Qi Zhi Die's eyes, saying each word clearly, "Qi Niangzi, wake up. You know there's no other way."
If there were a way, how could I just stand by and watch Jiu Niang die?
Qi Zhidie wept uncontrollably, but she suppressed her sobs, only managing a few choked sounds. She couldn't even cry freely, fearing that Jiu Niang in the house not far away on the same floor might hear a whisper.
Seeing Qi Zhidie like this, Li San Niang could only let her adjust on her own.
Li San Niang informed the young woman standing at the door that women with minor symptoms could line up to see her for a consultation.
Then, over the next hour, Li Sanniang examined each of the dozen or so women in Shihualou. By the time she finished, it was already late at night.
Li San Niang received Qiu Xiang's hint and realized that Mr. Bu Ke had arrived.
It seems I won't be able to explain to the ladies of Shihualou how to prevent pregnancy during intercourse today; I'll have to talk about it another time.
After Qi Zhidie, who had recovered her senses, dismissed the young maid standing at the door, and waited for a while, Mr. Bu Ke and his hunchbacked servant, who was always following behind him, appeared outside the door.
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