Chapter 256 is a freak
"What will they do if they know their child is a freak?" Lu Qingqing asked.
This child has both male and female characteristics.
But none of them are correct.
This person is intersex, but their internal structure is unknown.
Judging from appearances alone, the male characteristics are too weak, and even if he grows up, he will not be able to have sex.
“This child is definitely going to drown, and the adults… won’t survive either,” Aunt Li said.
“Yes, a woman who gives birth to a freak will also be treated as a monster. The Li family isn’t a kind-hearted family, so they definitely won’t let her live,” Midwife Hong said.
"More than ten years ago, I delivered a baby with six arms. The family was quite kind in the area and kept the matter quiet, even giving me a lot of money as a reward."
I thought that woman had married the right person, but only a month later, I heard that she had died from severe postpartum hemorrhage shortly after giving birth.
Mingming, her delivery went smoothly, and she's in good health..."
It means that women should be forced to their deaths by their husbands' families.
Aunt Li and Midwife Hong told another story, about a baby boy born with a tail who was also considered a monster. The mother and son were even worse off; they were dragged through the streets by the husband's family.
The woman was weak after giving birth and died from severe bleeding on the way.
The child was put in a cage and pushed on a stroller for people to display. Even in the freezing cold, the child didn't last half a day.
The mother and child ended up without even a tattered mat; they were thrown naked into a mass grave and devoured by wild dogs.
Not only that, the woman's family was also treated as an outsider, beaten and bullied, and eventually moved away and disappeared.
In the past, Aunt Li and Midwife Hong were also afraid of encountering unlucky children. Although they also felt it was bad luck, it must have been heartbreaking to have a child they had personally brought into the world be killed.
Sometimes I wonder, even if a puppy or kitten is born, it can survive, so why can't a child with some abnormalities live?
In fact, they couldn't say or do anything, and they had to keep it a secret for their master's family.
Otherwise, you'll just get yourself into trouble.
But ever since they became Lu Qingqing's disciples, and listened to her speak out for women and tell strange and wonderful stories, they felt that many things were not so scary after all.
"Master, what do we do now?" the two asked.
The elderly couple outside were getting impatient and started banging on the door repeatedly, their voices growing increasingly angry.
Lu Qingqing hadn't finished stitching up the mother when she told the two men, "Tell them it's a girl first, and delay things for a while."
The two did as instructed.
Upon hearing that it was a girl, Master Li cursed, "Bad luck!" and stormed off.
After a moment of stunned silence, Mrs. Li began to curse:
"Useless thing! I fed you so many good things and bought you such expensive medicine, and all you did was give birth to a money-losing child."
"Is she dead? Save her, you must save her! There will be no more Sixth Concubine. If she survives, she'll still be your maid and work for me every day!"
"Born with a lowly fate, even if you're given good fortune, you can't hold onto it!"
The old woman's insults were so offensive that Aunt Li and the midwife felt sorry for the woman whose fate was unknown.
But he didn't stop her; he just wanted her to finish her rant and leave.
That way the child won't be discovered, and they can discuss what to do after she leaves.
Lu Qingqing heard the cursing outside and figured out what was going on.
Intersex individuals generally have a problem with their chromosomes or genes.
It has two systems in its body, possessing both male and female reproductive systems.
Some are biased towards men, and some towards women.
However, there is another type, which is caused by human intervention later on.
It's a sex-changing drug.
This condition allows female chromosomes to grow into male external genitalia under the influence of large amounts of male hormones, but their internal reproductive glands remain female; this is called pseudohermaphroditism.
Lu Qingqing remembered that Li Molan had mentioned that Yi Zui had this kind of medicine before.
Could it be that someone is actually selling them?
She called Aunt Li over again and asked her to inquire.
After Aunt Li asked, the old woman indeed told her in anger.
She did buy that medicine; it was very expensive!
One tael of silver per serving, and three servings were consumed in total.
The old woman continued to curse, saying that everyone else who took the medicine gave birth to sons, but her own worthless slut was useless!
Following Lu Qingqing's instructions, Aunt Li said, "There's no such medicine. You've definitely been scammed. Do you still have that medicine? My master happens to be a doctor; he can take a look at you."
"I couldn't bear to waste such expensive medicine, so I gave it all to that slut!"
The old woman beat her chest and stamped her feet, heartbroken.
"Oh dear, three taels of silver! You useless, lowly hussy!"
Where is the medicine seller?
"exist……"
The old woman thought about it.
Yeah, now that slut has given birth to a daughter, the medicine just didn't work. She can say it was fake medicine and get her money back!
"It's right here in Fushui Lane in the city!"
The old woman hurriedly arranged for two strong servants to go and collect the money from the person.
Aunt Li then said, "Madam Li, since you don't want this child, I happen to know a family who can't have children and want to adopt. Do you think we should give them away?"
"good……"
"no!"
Master Li, who had left, returned and spoke up to stop them.
And then he asked us to bring the child out.
He said he had just checked a book and that the child was born at a very auspicious time, destined for greatness, and would bring prosperity to his brothers and sisters.
With her around, the Li family is sure to have a son!
"Qingqing, what should we do?"
Lu Qingqing finished stitching, and the mother woke up.
He muttered, "I don't want to die."
"No destruction, no construction!" Lu Qingqing's eyes were deep.
Even if she can't be sure now whether the problem really came from the medication, there are only two kinds of medication.
It is indeed a harmful gender-changing drug.
One type is counterfeit medicine that is a scam.
They're all wicked and harmful people anyway.
Lu Qingqing asked the new mother, "Did you sell yourself to the Li family?"
"...No...I was supposed to be able to go home in a month, but that old bastard Li...made me..."
"Okay, tell me where you live?"
...
The midwife's obstruction aroused Li Yuanwai's suspicion.
Why are you always stopping us from seeing the child? Is there something wrong with the child?
The old woman seemed to have figured it out immediately.
"Is it a son? You want to take him away and sell him for a good price?"
I knew it! Who would adopt a money-losing child?
Yes, yes, it must be a son! All the women who took the pill had sons! There's no reason why this little slut can't have one!
Moreover, that wretched woman's mother clearly gave birth to three more sons; her family certainly has the physique to bear sons!
The more the first wife thought about it, the more she realized it made sense.
"Bring the child out, quickly! Otherwise..."
The door opened, and Qiaoxiu splashed a basin of bloody water over.
"Oh dear—"
"It stinks!"
The two old men were soaked and started yelling and flailing their arms.
"Sorry, I didn't see it," Qiaoxiu said casually.
Then he said to Aunt Li, "Aunt Li, go home and get some medicine for our master."
Aunt Li responded and ran off.
"Didn't you want to look after the child? Come in and take a look!"
The two old folks didn't care anymore; they cursed a couple of times and rushed inside to check on the child.
Soon, a shout, tinged with extreme excitement, came from inside the room.
"It's a son! Hahaha, it really is a son! I, Li Maosheng, have a son now!"
"You liars, you actually tried to steal my son..."
But soon, the first wife's terrified voice rang out again:
"No... Master, something's not right..."
"A freak, a freak!!!"
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