Chapter 189: Mrs. Wan proposes marriage for her son
Mrs. Wan Er was a little at a loss, but she could understand Liu's mood at the moment.
She patted Liu's shoulder silently, and waited until Liu had cried enough before she spoke: "Fourth sister-in-law, do you miss your mother? Our mother gave you a piece of ginseng just now. She said that if anything really happened, we must protect the adults. Our family has no shortage of children, but we have good wives. She has no daughters, so she treats us all as her own daughters. Don't worry, you will be fine."
Liu looked at Wan Ersao in surprise and asked in disbelief, "Did our mother really say that?"
"Yes, how could I lie to you? Look what this is?" Wan Ersao said as she took out the ginseng from her arms.
Liu was so moved that her contractions began again, more violent than before.
"Ah! Second sister-in-law, I seem to be giving birth. I feel like something is coming out from below and falling down. What should I do?"
Wan Ersao was shocked by Liu's sudden reaction. So soon? Wouldn't it be painful for a while? At least she could wait for the midwife to come? How could she give birth so soon? This was beyond Wan Ersao's cognition, but her father was a doctor. She had seen Wan Dasao and Wan Sansao give birth, and she had given birth herself. If everything went well, it would not be difficult for her to help deliver the baby.
Mrs. Wan Er looked at Liu again and saw that she was already exerting force. She hurried to help Liu take off her pants. After checking, she found that her cervix was already more than half dilated. It was obvious that she was about to give birth!
“Sister Shen, my fourth sister-in-law is about to give birth. Please go to the kitchen and get a basin of hot water. I have already boiled the hot water in the pot and the scissors. Please bring them together.”
Shen was dumbfounded. Although she had seen several sisters-in-law in the Shen family give birth, she had never seen one so fast.
She responded in a panic and ran outside. She soon came back with a basin of hot water, a pair of scissors and a towel for production.
Just as I put the things down, I heard Wan Ersao shouting, "I saw the head, I saw the child's head, Fourth Brother's wife, please push harder."
Liu felt that giving birth was like defecating, like defecating when constipated. She was sweating all over, and the sheets on the kang were torn. She screamed, and finally felt a hot stream gushing out from below. Then she heard Wan Ersao's surprised voice: "It's coming out, it's coming out."
Then there was the loud cry of the baby. Wan Ersao quickly cut the umbilical cord, roughly wiped the blood off the baby's body with a towel, and quickly wrapped the baby in a quilt and handed it to Shen. Then she turned around and wrapped the placenta and finished the work.
Shen held the soft little baby in her arms with a smile on her face. She carefully brought the child to Liu.
"Sister, look at the baby. He is so pretty. His skin is so fair. His arms and legs are so chubby. He is so cute."
After giving birth, Liu was exhausted. She looked at the child weakly and fell into a deep sleep.
“Sister Shen, the fourth sister-in-law is tired, let her rest for a while, I will clean up the kang and let the fourth sister-in-law sleep more comfortably.”
Shen quickly and gently placed the child on Liu's inner side, and together with Shen, she tidied the kang, put the quilt back on, and put pants on Liu. After everything was done, Wan Ersao hurried out of the wing room and went upstairs.
"Mom, it's born, it's born, my fourth brother's wife has given birth, it's a big fat boy, both mother and child are safe. In all my years, I have never seen a first child born so quickly, from the time she started having seizures to the time she was born it took less than an hour. Do you think this child is here to repay her gratitude?"
Mrs. Wan Er was very excited and she danced with joy as she exclaimed to Old Mrs. Wan.
Old Mrs. Wan was also happy. She smiled and carried little Fubao to the side room.
"Come on, grandma will take you to see your little brother. Little Fubao, don't you want your little brother to come out and play with you? This little brother has always listened to his sister since he was in the womb. He will definitely be a good child in the future."
Old Lady Wan's words also reminded Wan Ersao that it seemed that Xiao Fubao had indeed said this. Could it be that because Xiao Fubao said this, the fourth brother's wife gave birth so smoothly? This is too mysterious, isn't it?
Mrs. Wan Er hurriedly followed Old Lady Wan to the side room.
As soon as little Fubao entered the room, he wanted to get on the kang, but was hugged by Old Lady Wan.
"Grandma, Fubao wants to see his brother, his brother."
Little Fubao's little body kept running towards the kang, and Grandma Wan hurried to comfort her.
"Fubao, your brother is still young. Fourth Aunt just gave birth to him and is very tired. Can we come and see him tomorrow? It's time for Fubao to go to bed."
But little Fubao didn't want to do that, she had to take a look at her brother.
"No, Fubao wants to look after his brother. Look after his brother."
Old Mrs. Wan had no choice but to ask Mrs. Wan Er to bring the child over to let Xiao Fubao take a look.
"Go and bring the child over to your daughter so she can take a look at him. I think she will make a fuss if you don't take a look at him today."
Old Mrs. Wan smiled and touched little Fubao's little face.
Little Fubao's eyes were always on his newborn brother, and he was reluctant to look away.
The other kids also stretched their necks to wait to see their new brother, especially Wanhu. He has always been the youngest brother in the family, and now he finally has a brother younger than him. He is very happy. He will now have both a sister and a brother, and he can act like an older brother.
Mrs. Wan picked up the child and placed him in front of Xiao Fubao. Xiao Fubao looked at the small and soft baby, smacking his lips and blowing bubbles. She couldn't help but stretch out her hand and gently poked the little brother's face, shouting, "Brother, I am your sister. You have to grow up quickly, and let's ride the big goose together."
Xiao Fubao's words immediately made the three adults in the room laugh. After several months of growth, the three goslings raised by Xiao Fubao are now almost as tall as her. Every day she hugs the geese's necks and wants to ride on them, and the geese are chased around the yard by her every day.
"Fubao, my brother has finished reading. Look, he has fallen asleep. Let's go to bed too?"
Xiao Fubao was a little reluctant to leave his little brother, but he still nodded obediently.
"Well, come and see little brother tomorrow."
"Okay, come up tomorrow and grandma will take you to see your little brother, okay?"
"Okay." Little Fubao responded in a baby voice.
Mrs. Wan Er quickly placed the baby next to Liu and turned around to send Old Lady Wan out of the room.
"Mom, I will stay here to look after my fourth brother and his wife tonight. I will leave the children to you. You can take care of them first."
"Don't worry, you've worked hard. The fourth brother will be back soon, and you don't have to stay by his side. When he comes back, go back and rest. Let the fourth brother stay at home for a few days to look after his wife and children. Tomorrow you can take people to the town to help for a few days and take over the shift. Otherwise, your third brother's wife can't handle it alone. Tomorrow morning I will go to the village chief's house to ask. If it's possible, you can drive the ox cart and take them to the town."
"But I'm worried about you being the only one taking care of the family's food and drink. You also have several children to take care of. I'm afraid your body won't be able to handle it."
At this time, Shen also opened the curtain and walked out, saying with a smile: "I'm still at home, don't worry about going to the town to help, I'll cook the meal."
Mrs. Wan and Mrs. Wan said in unison: "How can this be possible?"
Shen felt that she was about to leave and would most likely never come back. She felt a strong reluctance in her heart. She liked the atmosphere of the Wan family very much. The family lived in harmony. This was the life she had always wanted, but she was unlucky and did not have that chance.
Seeing a trace of loneliness on Shen's face, Old Lady Wan's heart moved. After thinking for a moment, she whispered, "My daughter, I have something to ask you. Do you mind?"
Shen looked at Old Lady Wan with some doubt and said, "Aunt, just ask me anything you want to ask."
"You have been recuperating in my house for a while. I like you very much. I want to ask you if you are willing to be my daughter-in-law. If you are willing, I will make the decision on this matter. I will marry you into the Wan family in a formal way."
After saying this, Old Lady Wan looked at Shen.
Shen was a little shy, but if she was still reserved at this time, she would miss it.
She nodded slightly, then whispered: "Aunt, I am willing, but I don't know if Brother Wan..."
Mrs. Wan was very happy. The matter was finally half done. However, she said calmly, "As long as you nod, you don't have to worry about anything else. Just wait to become the new daughter-in-law. I will take care of everything else. But it may take some time. After all, I still have to go to your brother to propose marriage. In a few days, the county magistrate will send someone to pick you up. You can go back with me and wait for me to bring your elder brother Wan to propose marriage in person. I will definitely carry you into the Wan family in a sedan chair carried by eight people."
Shen was deeply moved. She knew that this was Old Lady Wan giving her face. As a widow remarrying, she should have kept a low profile. However, because she had a bad reputation in the village before, this was another way for Old Lady Wan to help her slap the faces of those who had slandered her.
Shen nodded with emotion and said shyly, "Everything is up to you, Auntie."
At this time, a burst of urgent shouting came from outside the door.
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