"They say that children's dreams are very accurate. I think you should ask Uncle Bai to help you. If you are really pregnant, you have to be careful during this period."
Old Lady Miao always felt that her daughter had given birth to too few children, so she just wanted to have one child, which made her feel uneasy. In her opinion, two children were not enough, but three were not too many. If she could have more, the more the better, since the Meng family could afford it anyway.
Jiang Dazhen was a little moved by what Old Lady Miao said. She glanced at her husband who was also expectant and said, "How about letting Uncle Bai take your pulse before leaving?"
Meng Pingchuan nodded: "No hurry, we rode here today anyway, it will take about 40 minutes to get back to the city. Be careful when riding at night, an hour will be enough."
Seeing that both of them agreed, Old Lady Miao immediately urged her eldest granddaughter to go to the livestock shed in front to find someone. Jiang Dani looked at the excited people and felt embarrassed to burst the beautiful dream woven by her younger brother, this unreliable god, for everyone, so she could only leave hesitantly to find someone.
It’s good this way, it lets me know sooner that these things are unreliable, and puts an end to his desire to be a charlatan.
Jiang Yilu's eyes lit up after hearing her grandmother's suggestion. Oh, right, when Uncle Bai comes, she will ask him to tell her about the taboos and precautions during pregnancy. This way, my aunt and uncle will be more careful and will not eat things that pregnant women should avoid, such as soft-shelled turtles, in the future.
The group returned to the house and waited for Jiang Dani to invite Bai Fangqiu over. It was still a bit cold outside, especially now that it was getting dark and the wind was howling loudly.
"Aunt, let me take your pulse before the master comes."
Jiang Erni watched her aunt get ready to take action. Over the years, Grandpa Bai had taught her some theoretical knowledge, and she could almost recite the basic medical books by heart, but she had never come across an actual case.
"Okay, our Erni will become a little miracle doctor in the future, then, come and help my aunt take her pulse first."
Although Jiang Dazhen was somewhat moved by her nephew's words, she actually had little hope in her heart. After giving birth to Xiangxue, she had originally wanted to have another well-behaved and sensible daughter, but no matter how hard she tried, she never got pregnant again. Now Xiangxue is eleven years old, and after so many years, she has long given up any hope.
Jiang Erni instructed her younger brothers and sisters to bring two chairs and asked her aunt to sit on the chair with her left hand on the armrest. She took a deep breath and sat on the chair beside her aunt. She pressed her index finger, middle finger and ring finger on the "Chi", "Guan" and "Cun" positions of Jiang Dazhen's left hand in turn.
"It looks quite decent." Meng Pingchuan said with a smile, looking at Jiang Erni who was taking the patient's pulse seriously, her eyes fixed on him, with a hint of nervousness in her tone.
"What have you figured out?" Jiang Erni was taking the patient's pulse when she heard a gentle questioning voice behind her.
"Master——" Jiang Erni saw that it was Grandpa Bai standing behind her. She was so scared that she stood up suddenly, putting her hands behind her at a loss.
"Don't panic. Your gestures just now were very correct. You found out something from taking the pulse just now." Bai Fangqiu pushed the person back to the chair and motioned her to continue taking the pulse.
His gentle eyes contained a hint of encouragement, which instantly calmed Jiang Erni's somewhat nervous mood. She sat down in her seat and continued with the previous actions.
"The pulse is smooth, like beads rolling on a plate." This is a term used in medical books to describe the pulse of a pregnant woman. Jiang Erni felt happy when she felt the pulse fluctuations under her fingers, which were faster than those of ordinary people.
"Aunt, have you had any unusual reactions recently?" Jiang Erni acted like an experienced doctor at this moment. After taking her pulse, she carefully asked about her physical condition in recent days.
Bai Fangqiu, who was standing behind her, nodded with satisfaction. He had always been worried that although Erni had great talent, her bad temper would not be conducive to her career as a doctor. But now it seems that Erni might be a good fit.
Judging from her expression when she took Jiang Dazhen's pulse, it was clear that she was pregnant, but Erni did not say it immediately. Instead, she carefully asked about Jiang Dazhen's recent physical condition.
Being careful, serious and calm are the most basic qualities of a doctor.
Although it was Jiang Erni's first time to take someone's pulse, she did a good job.
"I've been feeling a little tired these past few days, and my appetite has increased a bit, but I've been so busy these days because of the Chinese New Year, so I guess these symptoms are normal."
Seeing her niece's serious expression, Jiang Dazhen couldn't help but become serious as well. She thought carefully about her recent performance and said uncertainly.
"How's your period?" Jiang Erni asked. As a little girl who hadn't reached her first period, she didn't feel shy at all to ask about this topic. But Jiang Dani next to her blushed and took a few steps back embarrassedly.
Nowadays, the boundaries between men and women are still relatively clear. Just like now, Jiang Cheng and Jiang Dahai both consciously walked out of the house. Although they are father and son, brother and sister, it is still a bit awkward to listen to this topic.
As for Meng Pingchuan and Bai Fangqiu, one is a husband and the other is a doctor, so it doesn't matter. The other unmarried kids don't need to be paid attention to either, as they probably don't even know what menstruation is.
"My menstrual periods have always been irregular, and I never paid much attention to it. However, it seems that my period hasn't come this month." Jiang Dazhen said a little embarrassedly.
Jiang Erni knew what was going on as soon as she heard it. She suppressed her excitement, stood up, and gave her seat to Bai Fangqiu. She just wanted to try the feeling of feeling the pulse of a pregnant woman, but the real conclusion had to be left to Grandpa Bai.
Bai Fangqiu did not refuse. He sat on the chair and took Jiang Dazhen's pulse.
"Er Ni, tell me about the pulse you just felt." After taking the pulse, Bai Fangqiu did not tell the result directly, but asked Jiang Er Ni who was standing next to him.
Jiang Erni was stunned for a moment, and seeing that everyone's eyes were now on her, she couldn't help but blushing.
"The pulse is smooth and strong, which means you are pregnant." Jiang Erni calmed down, thought carefully about the pulse she had just felt and the questions she asked her aunt, and answered affirmatively.
"Really!" Jiang Dazhen jumped up from her chair excitedly. She was really pregnant!
"Be careful, don't hurt the child." Before Meng Pingchuan could get excited, he was frightened by Jiang Dazhen's careless action. He stepped forward to hold her back and prevent her from moving so violently.
"Uncle Bai, Erni is not mistaken." Jiang Dazhen did not doubt her niece, but it all seemed like a dream. First, her nephew dreamed that he was pregnant with a daughter, and then her niece took her pulse and confirmed that she was really pregnant. Jiang Dazhen pinched her husband beside her with some uncertainty, and was relieved when she heard Meng Pingchuan's cry of pain.
Good, I'm not dreaming.
"That's right. You are already two months pregnant. After all, you are a little old. You have to be careful in your daily life. Don't overwork yourself, and don't eat some taboo foods." Bai Fangqiu said with a smile. Some people who were still skeptical at the scene were relieved and expressed their blessings to Jiang Dazhen and his wife.
"Great, I have a sister too."
Meng Xiangxue saw that everyone was paying attention to the unborn sister in his mother's belly. He was not jealous at all. Instead, he was laughing like a fool.
"It's a pity that it's a girl. It would be better if it was a boy."
Old Mrs. Miao was still not satisfied. Why did her little grandson dream about a girl? It would have been much nicer if it was a chubby grandson.
“I like both my son and my daughter.”
"Xiaobao, this is a big red envelope for you. Thank you for your dream. Otherwise, your aunt and I would have been confused and would not have known when this happened."
After Meng Pingchuan calmed down, he opened his wallet and took out all the money inside, including a few Big Unity notes and some large two-yuan bills. He gave a small half to Jiang Yilu and the other half to Erni.
"Really, Pingchuan, you are too polite."
When Mrs. Miao saw her son-in-law started to take out money, she happily squeezed in front of Jiang Yilu and Erni and collected the money for them.
"You are still young, so grandma will hide the money for you."
Old Lady Miao licked her fingers, smiled like a Maitreya Buddha, and counted the money in her hand. My goodness, this stack of money must be at least thirty or forty.
Jiang Yilu and Jiang Erni looked at each other, spread their hands, and didn't even think about taking the money back from Old Lady Miao.
"Uncle Bai, this money will be considered as your medical fee." Meng Pingchuan still had two big unity bills left and handed them to Bai Fangqiu.
It's not that he is generous, but he is just too happy. After so many years, he thought he would only have two children in this life, Xiang Wen and Xiang Xue. Now his wife is pregnant with another one. He is almost 50 years old and has a daughter in his old age. How can he not be excited? He wants to give away everything in his pockets so that everyone can experience his excitement at this moment.
"I'm not the one who took your pulse, so I can't accept the fee." Bai Fangqiu shook his head and refused. Meng Pingchuan tried to stuff the money into his hands several times, but he dodged it every time.
"Okay, if Uncle Bai doesn't accept them, we'll buy a few packs of good cigarettes next time we come. Uncle Bai likes these the best." Jiang Dazhen looked at her husband's silly look and pulled him back with a smile.
Bai Fangqiu smiled and didn't say anything to refuse. Although he couldn't accept the money, the old man still had the nerve to accept the thank-you gift.
"Xiaobao, what else did you dream about? Is your aunt's little girl cute?" Jiang Dazhen asked curiously, pulling her nephew aside. She now believed in Jiang Yilu's dream and was eager to know more about the baby in her belly.
In fact, Jiang Yilu had no idea whether the baby in her aunt's belly was a boy or a girl. After all, the child was too small when it was aborted, and the gender could not be determined. Jiang Yilu only blurted out that she had dreamed of a sister because her aunt wanted to have a girl.
"My sister is very cute, smart and sensible, and healthy." Jiang Yilu gave her all the blessings he could think of. Jiang Dazhen and Meng Pingchuan listened to their nephew's words, and the smiles on their faces grew wider.
Although the baby has not been born yet, the parents are already looking forward to the baby in their belly.
"But..." Jiang Yilu changed the subject, making Jiang Dazhen, who was smiling just now, a little nervous.
"But what?" Meng Pingchuan asked hurriedly.
"My sister told me in her dream that my aunt should be on guard against villains." Although everything is just Jiang Yilu's guess now, for the sake of his relatives, he can only be a little mean and let his aunt and uncle be prepared. If it was really Meng Xiangwen who did it in the previous life, with his hint in this life, my aunt could have avoided this disaster.
"Beware of villains."
Jiang Dazhen and Meng Pingchuan obviously thought alike. The only person who could be hostile to the unborn child was the child. Especially Jiang Dazhen, she still remembered what Meng Xiangwen did when she was pregnant with Xiangxue.
"I've already told you it's just a dream, it may not be accurate." Jiang Dazhen's smile was a little bitter. She patted the back of her husband's hand and said comfortingly.
Meng Pingchuan also nodded with a stiff smile: "Yes, but it's not wrong to be careful, so it's better to pay attention."
Neither of them mentioned it directly, but Jiang Yilu's words still left some traces in their hearts, and they paid more attention to it in the days that followed.
Jiang Yilu saw that his words were heard. Although he felt a little sorry for Meng Xiangwen who might have been wrongly accused, he felt more relieved.
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