Chapter 799 Live life seriously!
Li San Niang's words seemed to say something, yet also seemed to say nothing at all.
Among the young women attending the banquet, those from wealthy families, such as Song Zhenzhu, didn't think much of what Li San Niang said. However, the older women, such as Qiu Niangzi, Yin Liu Niang, Guo Wu Niang, and those who had received help from the Women's Assistance Association and the Midwife School and had experienced various life experiences, thought more deeply about it.
The midwife and mother who came to congratulate Sun Chunlan were the ones who were deeply moved by Li Sanniang's words.
“Mother, you made the right decision to send Lanni’er (Sun Chunlan) to the Li family to ask for a way out!”
As for Lannie, I don't expect her to become an official like Dr. Li. As long as she has a skill to support herself and survive, I will be at ease.
"After I'm gone, if Lannier can serve Dr. Li and teach another apprentice for the rest of her life, that will be the best life ever."
As Sun's mother spoke, her voice trembled with tears, and glistening tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.
Hearing Sun's mother's words, the midwife was deeply moved.
When Sun Chunlan was born, her mother discovered that she was an imperforate woman when she gave her her first bath just a few days after she was born (Chapter 276).
If this had happened far from Chang'an, Sun Chunlan would probably have drowned right after giving birth.
In the eyes of many, a woman who is unable to have sex or bear children is a useless object.
When Sun the midwife recalled what had happened, she realized that her family couldn't bear to lose Sun Chunlan's life, so they took good care of her and even used all their savings to send her to learn to read and write under Qin Niangzi's tutelage, all so that Sun Chunlan, who would never be able to marry, could live a good life on her own.
"Don't think about it anymore, it's all in the past. This is Chunlan's good fortune!"
"Quickly wipe it clean. This is a joyous occasion for their family; don't upset them."
Sun's mother quickly lowered her head and wiped away her tears with her sleeve. She thought to herself, "On such a joyous day for the Li family, it's not appropriate to shed tears."
Li San Niang, accompanied by Qiu Xiang, Li's mother, Li's eldest sister-in-law, and Li's second sister-in-law, went from table to table toasting each other. If they encountered someone who liked to talk, they would chat with them for a while.
Even though it was just fruit wine with a low alcohol content, after drinking it for two rounds, Li San Niang felt a little dizzy. She reached up and touched her cheeks, feeling a bit hot.
However, Li San Niang still mustered her spirits and, together with her mother and the others, saw all the female guests off in groups.
Li's mother took the money bag to settle the bill with the people from Jinmanlou. Li's eldest sister-in-law, Li's second sister-in-law, and Wu Qiaolan were busy cleaning up the messy table with the four maids from Jinmanlou. Only Li San Niang was helped into the house by Qiu Xiang.
The reason was that there were still a few people inside who wanted to speak with Li San Niang alone.
"I apologize for keeping you all waiting. Let me sit down and have a bowl of hangover soup to clear my head before I speak to you."
Guo Wuniang, Yin Liuniang, Su Wanhui, and Song Zhenzhu looked at Li Sanniang, whose cheeks were flushed and eyes were glazed, and they knew perfectly well that she was a little drunk.
Sister-in-law Li brought the hangover soup quickly, and the aroma made Li San Niang, who was resting with her eyes closed, immediately open them.
The hangover soup, with its strong sourness and excellent intoxication, was at the perfect temperature. Li San Niang thanked Li Da Sao and finished the bowl of soup, which was about the size of a child's fist, in just three or four sips.
After drinking the hangover soup and then a cup of water from Qiu Xiang's hand, Li San Niang quickly looked up at the women sitting in the room.
"Since you have all stayed until the end, you must have something private to say to me. Shall we go to the side hall one by one, according to age, and talk in detail?"
Li San Niang's method was the most appropriate, and all the women responded accordingly.
Therefore, Li San Niang first called Yin Liu Niang into the house, saying, "Liu Niangzi, let's go together."
Upon entering the side hall, Qiu Xiang, with great foresight, moved a screen to the doorway, blocking the view from outside.
In fact, the women sitting in the main hall would never need to glance into the side hall at this time. The screen was simply placed there to create a separate space so that people could talk more easily.
Li San Niang knew what Yin Liu Niang wanted to say without her having to speak. "Sixth Sister, please wait a moment. Let me tidy myself up first."
After washing her hands with lukewarm water on the washbasin stand on the side of the hall and wiping her face with a cloth, feeling refreshed and clean, Li San Niang sat down next to Yin Liu Niang and gestured for her to place her wrist on the pulse pillow.
Yin Liuniang was only surprised for a moment before she understood and obediently extended her wrist.
"It's been about three months. The pulse is strong and powerful, which is good."
Afterwards, I will still be practicing medicine at the Third Pharmacy in Yongpingfang. You can come to me for a consultation when the time comes.
If I'm not at the clinic, feel free to come to my house to look for me.
Yin Liuniang reached out and gently stroked her still-flat belly. She smiled at Li Sanniang and said, "Thank you, Sanniang. Now that you say that, I feel relieved."
I've seen other doctors before, but I won't feel at ease without having Third Sister examine me."
Li San Niang understood Yin Liu Niang's feelings. She waved her hand to indicate that it was alright, and then told Yin Liu Niang a lot of things that pregnant women should pay attention to before seeing her out the door.
The second person to enter was Su Wanhui. Li Sanniang could tell from Su Wanhui's appearance that she was in good health, so if she wanted to speak to her alone, she must have something else to say.
"My dear wife, please speak freely. We've known each other for so long, what can't we say to each other?"
Su Wanhui was very cautious. She turned her head and glanced outside. After seeing that it was completely blocked by the screen, she peeked out and whispered to Li Sanniang, "...My husband thought it was related to you, Sanniang, so he took the opportunity to investigate."
The woman's lover seemed to have some connection with the Silla royal family. He had already been arrested and taken to the Dali Temple, along with the woman and Wang Erlang.
I've come today for two reasons. First, to congratulate Third Sister on her appointment as an official. Second, I thought Third Sister might not know about this. I heard that Third Sister's elder brother is in the Imperial Guard and your second nephew is in the Ministry of War. I'm afraid Third Sister and you are still in the dark about this, so I'm just letting you know.
"This matter may not necessarily involve you, Third Sister," Su Wanhui's expression turned serious at this moment, "Third Sister, there are indeed some pedantic civil officials in the court who disagree with the idea of a woman becoming an official. When the Emperor first established female officials, they made a fuss about it. This time, I'm afraid they will use this matter to connect with you, and they might cause you some trouble."
There's not much we can do, we just wanted to let you know.
Li San Niang was shocked and speechless, never expecting that such a thing would happen to Wang Erlang (Lu Zhu'er's biological father, Wang Ziheng).
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