Chapter 333 Untitled
Guo Wu Niangzi nodded with a blush on her face. After seeing Li San Niang breathe a sigh of relief, she said, "Doctor Li, I've remembered it all, I've kept it in mind."
"It's so kind of Dr. Li to go to such lengths for me; I'm lucky to have met Dr. Li."
Li San Niang waved her hand, adjusted her expression, and became slightly more serious: "Although I have told Wu Niangzi these things, you must understand that having children ultimately depends on fate. When the time is right, they will naturally come."
There's absolutely no need to force it!
Fifth Sister's body couldn't withstand drinking those bitter medicinal soups with strong effects anymore.
Don't neglect your health.
Li San Niang's words reminded Guo Wu Niang of the medicinal soups she had forced down her throat while holding her nose in her quest for a child, and the bitterness she felt was something only she could understand.
"Oh, Dr. Li, I know the importance of this matter and I will not do it again."
When they invited Madam Cheng and Madam Zheng back into the house, all they saw was Guo Wu Niang, who was still blushing.
Cheng Niangzi glanced at Guo Wu Niang teasingly, but deliberately smiled and winked at Zheng Niangzi without asking any questions.
This reminded Guo Wuniang, who had just calmed down, of Li Sanniang's earlier talk about incestuous relations. Her embarrassment rose, and her ears turned red.
"Haha, haha, Fifth Sister, really. Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. If you keep being so shy, your neck might turn red too."
"Cheng San, if you...if you keep making fun of me, I'll...I'll..."
"So what? Guo Wu, just say it! Haha."
The bickering between the two eased the awkward atmosphere from before, and made the group warm up again.
As dusk approached, the wedding ceremony was about to begin.
Li San Niang watched as Guo Wu Niang, with the help of the maid and the old woman, redid her makeup and tidied up her hair and clothes.
Li San Niang followed Cheng Niangzi and the others to the main hall in the front yard, where she watched Guo Wu Niang bid farewell to her uncles and aunts with tears in her eyes.
Amidst the sounds of music and celebration, Guo Jialangxu, dressed in a bright red wedding robe, entered. Guo Wuniang, who was covering her face with a round fan, accepted the red silk. After the two exchanged three bows, they left the Guo family's gate and went to Guo Jialangxu's house.
Naturally, it wasn't the women's turn to escort the bride; it was Uncle Guo's three sons who went along.
Thus, Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang stayed at the same table as Cheng Niangzi and Zheng Niangzi to eat the wedding feast, and in keeping with the occasion, they also drank a cup of peach blossom wine.
However, it's just a small taste; one cup of wedding wine is enough.
By then, the curfew had long passed.
However, Li San Niang knew from the beginning that if she stayed to attend the wedding banquet, she would not be able to get home in time, so she was not in a hurry and enjoyed the dishes on the table in a good mood.
But the Guo family was, after all, a family of officials, and they handled things very properly.
Li San Niang thought she was going to take Qiu Xiang to stay at an inn, but unexpectedly, a little maid came and led her to the guest house.
Seeing that Madam Cheng and Madam Zheng had also left with the little maid, Li San Niang felt relieved and followed them.
The next day, when they got up, the Guo family even provided them with breakfast, which was truly unexpected and considerate.
When Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang hailed a carriage from the street to return to the Li family, snowflakes began to fall from the sky.
Li San Niang arrived home amidst the falling snowflakes and received a loving pat from Li Da Sao.
"You're finally back. I was worried about the snow. You weren't dressed warmly enough when you went out yesterday. What if you caught a cold?"
As Sister-in-law Li brushed the snowflakes off Li San Niang's head, she muttered to herself.
"Oh my goodness, how come you came back with an extra bracelet after going out?"
Only then did Li San Niang realize the gold bracelet on her wrist. "Sister-in-law, it was Aunt Guo who insisted on giving it to me, saying that I helped Guo Wu Niangzi and this was her way of thanking me."
I didn't want it, but she insisted on giving it to me. I was too embarrassed to argue with her, so I had no choice but to accept it.
This thing is quite heavy; I'll put it away carefully and save it for Dewdrop to wear someday.
Li San Niang held the gold bracelet she had taken off her wrist and weighed it in her hand as she spoke.
"Haha, this is great news! No wonder the Guo family was able to raise such a wonderful young lady as Guo Wu Niangzi. She's very generous. Have you had breakfast yet?"
"Oh, sister-in-law, you've already eaten."
As the two were talking, Li's mother, carrying Luzhu'er, Li's second sister-in-law carrying Xiao Wulang, along with Wu Qiaolan and Baoya, walked in from the door. Li Sanniang knew at a glance that these people had gone to the Women's Assistance Association in the next courtyard to take care of things.
"Mother, your son is back."
After Li San Niang washed her hands, she took her own daughter, Lu Zhu'er, from Li's mother's arms, kissed her affectionately, and then gave her some pastries from the return gift given by the Guo family.
Two charcoal braziers were placed in the main hall, with a window corner left for ventilation, where Li San Niang and the others sat and chatted.
Li's mother and the others also saw the gold bracelet in Li San Niang's hand. Li's mother said, "Aunt Guo is a kind person. She gave you this gold bracelet, which must weigh two ounces, firstly to thank you, and secondly to tell you to keep your mouth shut and not delay Guo Wu Niang's future."
As for your relationship with Guo Wu Niangzi, that's another matter."
Li San Niang replied, "Yes, Mother, of course I know."
Even if I swear to God that I will never tell anyone about this, I'm afraid Aunt Guo won't believe me. Only by taking this gold bracelet from her and making her think that I will keep quiet for the sake of money will she feel at ease.
Therefore, the son declined at first, but ultimately accepted it.
Li's mother nodded, "That makes sense."
Regarding the matter between Guo Wuniang and Jiang Erlang, apart from Li Sanniang and Qiuxiang, only Li's mother in the Li family knew the reason; the others were unaware.
So Li Ersao asked with some confusion, "Don't noble ladies from high-ranking families never worry about remarrying?"
Why is Aunt Guo worried about this?
Could it be that Guo Wu Niang is infertile? Is she afraid that San Niang will tell everyone about it?
Li San Niang quickly interjected, "No, Second Sister-in-law, it's not like that. There are some inside stories that can't be told to outsiders."
Guo Wuniang is perfectly healthy; it's just not the right time yet. When the time is right, children will naturally come.
Why must women suffer so much in this world?
"Even Guo Wuniang, a lady of high birth, has such troubles; how much more difficult it must be for us common people."
Wu Qiaolan had something on her mind, so she said it aloud.
"That's exactly why I established this Women's Assistance Association in the first place!"
It's not easy for women to survive. If we encounter them, we should help them if we can, and save as many as we can.
"We might just lend a hand, and who knows, it could give them something to look forward to and some energy."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Sister-in-law Li quickly changed the subject: "These wool sweaters are really in high demand at the supermarket lately."
Qiaolan and I went to take a look; it was hung up high up there.
However, there is a small piece of paper, about the size of a palm, that people can touch. They say there aren't any readily available; you have to pre-order them, and the deposit is two taels of silver per set…
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