After asking a few more questions, Xue Fu basically confirmed that the family that adopted the youngest daughter was only slightly better off than the average person, but since they had many boys in the family, they wouldn't leave the daughter any inheritance, and the inheritance was probably not much.
It seems the benefits will have to come from my father-in-law; the only thing the family I adopted is good at is their medical skills.
Inside the room, Mo Wenqi, who had changed her name to Zhu Fanfan, was looking at her grandmother with starry eyes. No wonder people say that those who work hard are the most charming.
After Grandma decided to give Fu Jing acupuncture, her entire demeanor changed the moment the silver needles were inserted. She inserted the needles one by one, steadily and accurately, with fluid movements, as if the silver needles had come alive in her hands, working together in perfect harmony. Grandma's actions could only be described in two words: sacred.
When Grandma was inserting the needles, a faint golden light emanated from her body, which was quite attractive. Seeing her gave one a sense of hope, and Zhu Fanfan decided that she would also study medicine in the future.
After inserting needles all over Fu Jing's body, Liu Yumin felt a bit tired. Sure enough, she was getting old and had used up too much internal energy, which had been overdrawn. After the acupuncture was finished, she sat down in a chair to rest.
Zhu Fanfan was very worried. Grandma seemed very tired. It wasn't worth it to be so tired for a scumbag like Fu Jing! We can have the treatment done in multiple sessions, there's no rush.
Tan Fuya was also worried: "Sister-in-law, are you alright? Would you like me to make you some ginseng soup?"
Liu Yumin shook her head: "I'm fine, sister-in-law. When Sister Xu comes back, have her brew the medicine. We'll need it later."
To get Fu Jing back to health as soon as possible, we need to be ruthless, so they won't back out.
Zhu Jiabao stayed in her room the whole time, not wanting to see Xue Fu. Fu Minghao knew this, so he came back early.
After Xue Fu greeted his father-in-law and was about to exchange pleasantries, Fu Minghao interrupted him, saying, "Xue Fu, come with me for a walk in the backyard!"
Xue Fu was naturally flattered and followed his father-in-law to the backyard. No one knows how they talked, but both of them were very satisfied when they returned.
After Fu Jing finished her acupuncture treatment in the room, Liu Yumin said, "You're recovering very well, but I still have to remind you that you've had four children and never had a proper postpartum period. You shouldn't get pregnant again. I'll get your body into the best condition, but after this birth, you shouldn't have any more children."
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the government has encouraged women to have children and has even bestowed upon them the title of "heroic mothers." However, this has caused significant harm to women's health, especially since they do not know how to take care of themselves and do not have the means to properly observe postpartum care. While they may not feel the effects now that they are young, they will experience back pain, headaches, and even pain in their pelvic bones when they get older. Therefore, it is not advisable for women to have too many children.
Fu Jing disagreed; she wanted to have more sons, but she still agreed: "The doctor is right; I'll listen to the doctor."
Sister Xu came over somewhat reservedly and said, "Sister Liu, the medicine is ready. Shall we have Xiao Jing prepare it now?"
Sister Xu didn't dare to look at Liu Yumin, because she was really afraid of her husband. Because she had inadvertently called him "Master" and "Madam," Zhu Jiabao had a serious face and lectured her like he was lecturing his grandson. He said that calling him "Master" and "Madam" was supporting the old society and challenging the new society. If she was caught, she would go to jail, be re-educated, and be criticized.
Although she knew Mr. Zhu wouldn't do that, she was still frightened. Mr. Zhu had a stern face, which was terrifying. The master and mistress had tried to persuade her for many years, but they couldn't change her mind. Zhu Jiabao made her obedient in one go.
Fu Jing didn't notice Xu Jie's discomfort. She was led to the room she had left before her marriage. For several years, she had been sent back home after the New Year. Entering her own room felt like a different world. Her life before marriage was completely different from now. Suddenly, she felt very wronged.
Sister Xu interrupted Fu Jing, who was about to cry, and said, "Xiao Jing, your medicinal bath is already in the bathtub. Go soak in it while it's still warm!"
Fu Jing felt wronged: "Aunt Xu, you used to call me Fourth Miss."
Xu Ma was a servant in their household, always taking care of the sisters' daily needs and treating them with utmost respect. Now that she's married, she's being addressed by her first name. Does marrying an ordinary person, a servant, mean she can look down on her? She is, after all, her father's daughter; this is incredibly disrespectful.
Sister Xu was speechless. She dared not use those titles anymore, fearing she would be criticized as a remnant of the old society. Besides, she herself had said that she was willing to give up her status as a daughter of the Fu family for Xue Fu, and that she would pretend not to know him if they met again. If it weren't for the fact that she was her father's daughter, the master wouldn't have even given her a tenement building as part of her dowry. Housing is so scarce now, and the housing management bureau is not easy to deal with.
Seeing that Xu Ma didn't answer, Fu Jing clearly acquiesced. After her father forgave her, she would definitely make Xu Ma pay. With that thought, she straightened her back and walked into the bathroom.
Xu Ma was at a loss for words. The once soft and sweet little lady had become like a resentful woman, seeing everyone as a bad person, yet she herself was unaware of it.
After the medicinal bath, Fu Jing felt incredibly energetic and her mood improved. She was truly a miracle doctor. If only her mother had introduced her to the doctor sooner, she could have had a son sooner.
Liu Yumin had already prepared the medicine, thoughtfully separating Fu Jing's and Xue Fu's medicines, and even indicating which medicine to take in the morning, noon, and evening, and providing detailed explanations on how to prepare it and when to drink it.
Tan Fuya felt embarrassed, and was angry when she thought about her daughter's behavior. She suddenly said, "Sister-in-law, why don't you stop trying to improve her health? After she gives birth to a boy, her daughters will probably have an even harder time."
She knew the world's obsession with sons, and she also knew that the family would improve after her daughter gave birth to a son. But given the Xue family's situation, if a boy was born, her granddaughters would probably not have a good life. In the past ten days, Zhao Di had been so sensible that it broke her heart. She was even more skilled at housework than Sister Xu, which showed that she had done a lot of work in the Xue family.
Liu Yumin advised, "Sister-in-law, if Fu Jing can't have a boy, she won't let me take Fanfan away. Even if I do take him away, she will cause trouble for you, and you will be annoyed. It won't be good for Zhaodi and the others either."
Tan Fuya knew this would happen, but she felt angry and powerless. Was it really because she had failed in her parenting?
Liu Yumin said, "These medicines taste very bitter, even more bitter than Coptis chinensis, and they also have a fishy and foul smell. It is very painful to drink them, but they cure diseases."
Tan Fuya felt somewhat relieved: "Sister-in-law, are you saying that hardship is a medicine, that after bitterness comes sweetness, and that the children will also welcome the light?"
Liu Yumin explained, "No, it's because I don't like Xue Fu and his wife. I didn't prepare the medicine for them that wasn't bitter, but instead prepared the most bitter medicine for them. Fanfan was abused by them, and I wanted to vent my anger for Fanfan."
Tan Fuya: ...
Liu Yumin said confidently, "Sister-in-law, what I want to say is, whoever you don't like, deal with them. Don't make trouble for yourself."
Keeping everything bottled up inside will only drive you crazy. So, if you don't like someone, teach them a lesson and make them suffer for a month. They'll be incredibly grateful to you, believe it or not.
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