Time passed second by second, and just as Zhu Chunsheng was about to ask, Grandpa Zhao finally spoke up, "This body was severely damaged in the past and needs to be slowly recuperated."
"I estimate it will be a year and a half before you can have children again. You'll need to continue treatment for at least two years. The losses are just too great."
After finishing his sentence, Grandpa Zhao continued to ask, "In the past, did you often soak in cold water for long periods of time during the winter?"
Zhang nodded. "Yes, when I was at home, my stepmother wouldn't let me use hot water in the winter. She made me wash clothes and vegetables in the river instead."
Grandpa Zhao nodded. "That's right, you have a severe case of cold constitution. That's really why you haven't been able to get pregnant all this time."
Remember, you mustn't use cold water in winter. I'll prescribe some more medicine for you; take it on time, and come back to me for another prescription when you've finished it.
After a long pause, Zhu Chunsheng asked blankly, "Grandpa Zhao, do you mean my wife can still have children, and we can still have kids?"
Grandpa Zhao raised his eyelids and glanced at Zhu Chunsheng, wanting to retort to him, thinking to himself, "Wasn't I clear enough? When did I say she couldn't have any more children?"
However, he might not have recovered from the good news yet, and he really treats his wife well.
He patiently explained, "As long as you take the medicine I prescribed and take good care of yourself, there shouldn't be any major problems."
But if you don't listen and don't take your medicine on time, then I can't help you.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Chunsheng nodded hurriedly and said, "Grandpa Zhao, don't worry, we will definitely listen to you. Even if we have to sell our pots and pans, we will insist on taking the medicine and getting treatment."
Upon hearing this, Ms. Zhang nodded, indicating her full cooperation.
Grandpa Zhao sat up straight and slowly said, "It's not necessary to sell everything we own. I have all the medicine your wife needs right now, so you don't need to spend any money to buy it for the time being."
However, the medicine I gave you wasn't given to you for free; you have to go back into the mountains and dig it up again to return it to me.
You don't need to spend money to buy things that aren't available in the mountains. Just go to the mountains to collect herbs when you have free time and bring them back to me.
As for the consultation fee, forget about it; just focus on doing your job well.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Chunsheng and Zhang Shi immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you for your great kindness, Grandpa Zhao. Rest assured, I will work hard. I will do anything you ask as long as my wife can be cured."
Grandpa Zhao didn't avoid it and accepted their kneeling and worship without any qualms. After all, he was confident that if he said he could cure it, he definitely could.
Besides, I am their elder, so there's nothing wrong with accepting their kneeling and bowing.
But he still said, "The person you should thank the most is not me. You should thank your wives more. If it weren't for your wives' permission, I wouldn't be able to treat you."
Grandpa Zhao then asked Xu Han to be the good person. Upon hearing this, Xu Han understood Grandpa Zhao's intention and immediately gave him a look that said, "I understand" and "thank you."
Upon hearing this, the two immediately turned around and knelt down before Xu Han. Xu Han waved her hand, and Dan Niang, who was standing nearby, quickly pulled them up.
Xu Han was also very happy with this result. As a woman, especially a woman living in ancient times, Xu Han could understand Zhang Shi all too well.
In this era, having children is an extremely important thing for a woman.
Xu Han said, "If you really want to thank me, then listen to Grandpa Zhao from now on, take your medicine on time, and get your health back as soon as possible. Just do your job well."
Upon hearing this, the two quickly assured each other, "Don't worry, Madam, we will definitely work hard from now on and never slack off."
"Alright, alright, it's getting late. Take the medicine and head home quickly. Your parents are probably waiting for you at home right now! Go back and tell them the good news so they can be happy too."
Grandpa Zhao gave them some more instructions on daily precautions, and the two of them happily left with the medicine.
Lu Chuan, who had been watching the whole thing, suddenly asked, "Grandpa Zhao, why don't you take Xiao Han's pulse again?"
Xu Han rolled her eyes at Lu Chuan upon hearing this, "What's the rush? Who was it that said they didn't want a third child? Why are you urging them now?"
Seeing that Xu Han's tone was off, Lu Chuan quickly explained, "Wife, I absolutely didn't mean anything by it. Believe me, I really didn't pressure you."
I was just thinking that since we've been taking care of you for so long, it would be a good opportunity to have Grandpa Zhao check your pulse again.
Seeing that Lu Chuan didn't seem to be lying, Xu Han stopped making things difficult for him.
Grandpa Zhao said, "Judging from your complexions, there's nothing wrong. But I still maintain that if you want to avoid suffering during childbirth, it's best to take care of your health first."
Fearing that Xu Han might overthink things, Lu Chuan quickly said, "Grandpa Zhao, I'll listen to you."
Seeing that Lu Chuan's attitude in admitting his mistake was good, Xu Han stopped saying anything.
On this side of the valley, when Zhu Chunsheng and Zhang happily returned with the medicine, the whole family was waiting for them in Zhu Qiang and his wife's house.
As soon as Zhou heard the footsteps, she immediately came out to greet them, and the others also stood up, staring intently at the two people in the distance.
"So, what did Old Master Zhao say?"
Zhu Chunsheng helped Zhou Shi up and said, "Mother, let's go inside and talk. My elder brother and sister-in-law are still waiting!"
"Alright, alright, let's go inside and talk." Seeing the expressions on their faces, Zhou knew it was good news, so she followed her son into the house.
After entering the house, Sister-in-law Li brought chairs for the two of them, and then everyone stared at them, eager to know the outcome.
Zhu Chunsheng didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "Grandpa Zhao said that Xiao Juan's body was chilled when she was young, making it difficult for her to conceive. But as long as she takes good care of herself in the future, she will still be able to get pregnant."
Zhou slapped her thigh and said, "Really? That's wonderful!"
The others were also very happy and satisfied with the news. Mr. and Mrs. Zhu were so happy that they almost shed tears.
Zhang and Zhu Chunsheng were also overjoyed and wept tears of joy.
Suddenly, the whole family was sobbing and sneezing; anyone who didn't know better would have thought something terrible had happened!
After the initial excitement, Zhu Qiang immediately realized what was going on and asked, "Did Grandpa Zhao say how much it would cost? We'd like to know so we can start saving money quickly."
Zhu Chunwang said with a smile, "Grandpa Zhao said that he doesn't need money. From now on, I will go to the mountains to pick medicine for Xiaojuan and give it to him. If there are no medicines in the mountains, I will pick other medicines to replace them."
"That's wonderful. Now our family won't have to worry about Xiaojuan not getting her medicine."
After finishing her sentence, Zhou said to everyone, "Xiao Juan has been taking medicine for quite some time, and she must need a lot of medicine. In the future, when you have free time, go to the mountains to collect herbs, and send all the herbs you collect to Old Master Zhao."
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