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Han Xiuqin arranged her work before the end of the workday and left the hospital to head towards Han Yixian's small courtyard.
Du Yuhan was seriously ill and hospitalized last time, so she needs to go see her in advance this time to avoid a repeat of the last time.
When Han Xiuqin arrived at the courtyard, Han Yixian was reading in the living room. When he saw his aunt, he asked Liu Gang to pour him some water.
Han Xiuqin said, "Don't bother. I heard from Xiao Liu that Yuhan is sick, so I came over to check on her and make sure it doesn't get any worse."
Han Yixian said, "She caught a cold and has a stomachache. She's lying on the kang (heated brick bed) in the east room. It's warmer there."
Han Xiuqin frowned and said, "Why does your stomach hurt? Did you eat something bad? I'll go in and take a look."
As she spoke, Han Xiuqin entered the east room and saw Du Yu lying on the kang (a heated brick bed) covered with a quilt.
Du Yuhan opened her eyes and tried to get up when she heard Aunt Han's voice. "Aunt Han, what brings you here?"
Seeing Du Yuhan's pale and weak appearance, Han Xiuqin said, "Lie down quickly, don't get up. What's wrong? Tell Aunt Han. If it doesn't get better, we should go to the hospital as soon as possible."
Du Yuhan said, "It's nothing serious, it's just that I'm on my period. That's why my stomach hurts so badly. It's also because I'm prone to feeling cold."
Han Xiuqin breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the reason, and immediately smiled and said, "The fact that you've gotten your period means that our Yuhan has grown up. As for your stomachache, we'll have someone take a look at you later and give you some traditional Chinese medicine to regulate your body."
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "That's what I think too. Besides, I know a little about traditional Chinese medicine and I roughly know what my condition is. With some treatment, it should be fine."
Han Xiuqin nodded and said, "That's good. You mustn't catch a cold when you have your period in the future, try not to touch cold water, and eat less cold food. You've been studying medicine for a while now, so you should know a bit about it. Pay more attention to yourself. This is related to your future childbirth. You can't ignore it."
Du Yuhan blushed and said, "I know, Aunt Han, I will be careful."
Looking at Du Yuhan, Han Xiuqin said, "I'll make you a cup of brown sugar water. It's good for replenishing blood and energy, and it's perfect to drink now. You should also eat some dates regularly. Didn't you dry a lot of dates? Eat more of them when you have time."
Knowing that Liu Gang had bought brown sugar, Han Xiuqin made a pot of strong hot brown sugar water for Du Yuhan.
After drinking it, Du Yuhan felt warm all over, and her forehead was even sweating a little.
Han Xiuqin said, "Don't get up, just lie down and rest. I'm relieved that you're alright. I still have to go home and cook."
Yiping rummaged through your room and took your clothes; I've already reprimanded her. I'll make sure she goes back to Kyoto as soon as possible and doesn't bother you anymore.
I'll have someone get you a women's outfit later. We don't need the one Han Yiping wore; she's already put it on."
Du Yuhan was touched by Han Xiuqin's defense and said, "Aunt Han, please don't trouble yourself. It's fine whether I wear the dress or not. She can just take it away, it's no big deal. Don't go begging for help over such a small matter."
Han Xiuqin sighed and said, "My niece is spoiled rotten by her mother; she's arrogant and willful. If she had even a fraction of your maturity, it would be something to be proud of. But, alas!"
Han Xiuqin shook her head and didn't continue. Saying more would implicate her sister-in-law. She wasn't used to talking behind people's backs.
Du Yuhan advised, "Aunt Han, don't get angry with her, it's not worth it. Just let her go back to Kyoto as soon as possible."
Brother Han needs to rest and recuperate; she really shouldn't stay here. She really upset him yesterday. I feel she has absolutely no respect for him.
If Brother Han hadn't been seriously injured and ended up like this, she would never have dared to do this. Hmph, such a snob! She can even treat her own brother like this; she's clearly not a good person. Once Brother Han's leg heals, I'll give her a good thrashing.
Han Xiuqin could imagine Han Yiping's unreasonable and argumentative behavior just from Du Yuhan's words, which was truly infuriating.
However, seeing Du Yuhan so protective of her nephew and standing up for him, she laughed and said, "It's enough that you know how to protect your brother Han. If a miracle happens and your brother Han's legs can get better, and he can walk on his own and move freely, I would be willing to give up ten years of my life."
Du Yuhan quickly said, "Aunt Han, don't say that. Even if Brother Han's leg gets better, you will still live to be a hundred years old."
Han Yixian's ears were incredibly sharp. He could hear his aunt and Du Yuhan's conversation in the east room even from the living room.
He was deeply moved by his aunt's words, and he was overjoyed that Du Yuhan was protecting him; a smile couldn't be contained on his face. The little girl still cared about him the most.
Han Xiuqin patted Du Yuhan's small hand and said, "Just take good care of your brother Han. You don't need to worry about anything else. Your Uncle Yuan and I will take care of you. If it weren't for my brother, I would have kicked Han Yiping out long ago. I've already called Kyoto, and she should be back soon."
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "Aunt Han, it's getting late, you should go back now. I'm fine. There's half a basket of eggs in the kitchen that I was going to have Liu Gang deliver to your house, you can take it with you on your way."
Han Xiuqin said, "Keep the eggs for yourselves. Don't always think about us. We've benefited a lot from you these past six months."
Du Yuhan said, "Aunt Han, I've already set aside some for ourselves. Besides, our hens lay eggs every day, so we don't lack eggs at all. We even regularly give eggs to Uncle Yao's family. Please don't refuse."
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