novelraw Chapter 1727 - 1721: Dry Heaving
Chapter 1727 - 1721: Dry Heaving
Wang Yongzhu had never mentioned these words in front of Old Granny Zhang, fearing that saying too much would annoy her and also make her worry.
Now, in front of Song Chongjin, she spoke freely.
Seeing Wang Yongzhu’s face flushed with anger, Song Chongjin knew his wife was truly upset, otherwise, she wouldn’t speak so harshly.
He furrowed his brows, his hands didn’t stop moving, and he said, "In this case, such a person shouldn’t stay by our cousin’s side; he’s a real troublemaker——" suggesting a murderous intent.
Currently, in the nearby counties including Chicheng County, they are crucial as they are important points in his arrangement, and naturally, he doesn’t want anyone with ulterior motives among them, lest they ruin his big plans.
In his heart, he couldn’t help but disdain Yi Mingshi; if one is to fight for face and a bit of favor for his descendants, shouldn’t he rely on his own abilities? After all, he is capable; wasn’t he once a master who became a leader among them?
With such abilities, choosing a good Dong Weng to work as a Master and Staff Officer, isn’t that network and relationship more useful?
Why on earth, half a century old, would he hope to secure a good marriage to promote his descendants? What kind of behavior is that?
Could there be something fishy involved?
After all, Song Chongjin was seasoned in the officialdom; his perspective on issues differed from Wang Yongzhu’s, and he immediately sensed there might be some hidden truths within.
Sharing his doubts with Wang Yongzhu, she too noticed something was amiss.
Although marrying Old Granny Zhang is a shortcut, also the most beneficial path—it might earn Gu Changqing’s respect, inviting him to be their son’s Master even three times. Is one really that shortsighted?
The couple exchanged glances and said in unison, "We need to investigate thoroughly!"
Then the conversation turned to the matter of Old Granny Zhang being "fooled" by Gu Zikai into buying two estates and four mountain tops, deciding to raise pigs.
Song Chongjin just laughed: "Mother rarely wants to do something to pass the time, just let her go ahead! The price was already very cheap; the cousin didn’t actually deceive her. It’s not obvious now, but once the trade route opens, if the gold mine is confirmed, those mountains in Yunzhong County will be valuable, and they might not even be up for sale!"
After joking, they saw it was late outside, hurriedly tidied themselves up, and opened the door.
The maidservants waited outside, not daring to disturb them, and now they filed in to clean up.
Someone was sent from Old Granny Zhang’s side to invite them for a meal.
The couple then went hand in hand to join Old Granny Zhang for dinner, and returned for a quiet rest.
It was quite coincidental that on the second day of Wang Yongzhu’s return, early in the morning, Wu Zhongbao sent news of joy, saying Lady Shen had gone through labor, struggling all night, and finally delivered a chubby boy before dawn.
Lady Wu was overjoyed, holding her grandson and chanting prayers, even shedding tears.
Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang received the joyous news and were happy for the Wu Family and Lady Shen, who now finally had a child, promising brighter days ahead.
Meanwhile, they were preparing to visit Lady Shen during the "Wash Three" ceremony.
During the "Wash Three" day, the Wu Family was quite lively; Old Granny Zhang and her daughter, along with colleagues’ families who had good relations with Wu Zhongbao, also came to congratulate.
Lady Wu was immensely pleased, her face never losing its smile.
Wang Yongzhu took a look at Lady Shen, who seemed well, and took her pulse; though slightly weakened, as long as postnatal care was managed well, it would be fine.
Only then did she congratulate Lady Shen.
Lady Shen, now a new mother, was already radiant with maternal glow; when there was nobody else in the room, the child was taken out by Lady Wu to show off.
She struggled to bow and thank Wang Yongzhu, fully aware that if it wasn’t for Wang Yongzhu’s family, she would not have today’s good fortunes, nor would the Wu Family.
Such great kindness, akin to being reborn.
Wang Yongzhu quickly helped Lady Shen lie down, seeing her still excited, she said, "Just rest and recover after your confinement, and take care of your health. I’m counting on you to make money for my embroidery store! Don’t let the child make you forget about it!"
Lady Shen, overwhelmed with excitement, wished to proclaim her gratitude deeply, swearing she would return to the embroidery store after confinement and make more money.
Wang Yongzhu was speechless. Just then, Lady Wu came in with the child, so she seized the opportunity to take out the prepared gift—a pair of shiny toddler bracelets.
Lady Wu, knowing Wang Yongzhu to be generous, and their families being close, thought nothing of it, and smiled broadly, thanking her on behalf of the child.
After chatting for a while, it was time to start the "Wash Three" ceremony.
Meanwhile, Old Granny Zhang, quick-witted, grabbed several red dates and longans soaked in the bathwater of the newborn during the ceremony, leaving others barely a chance to grab any, looking at her with resentment.
Yet, none dared to speak up, only dared mutter a couple of complaints inwardly.
Old Granny Zhang, pleased, took the soaked red dates and longans out on the way home, handing them to Wang Yongzhu enthusiastically: "Here, these are what I snatched, soaked in joy; eat them, so you too can have a chubby grandson soon!"
Wang Yongzhu...
Didn’t have the courage to eat those bathwater-soaked red dates and longans.
Could only feign cheer and reluctantly take them, "I’ll keep them and eat slowly, eat slowly——"
Old Granny Zhang clearly knew Wang Yongzhu’s intentions, would she just throw them somewhere and not eat them at all
She was immediately anxious: "Your mother went all out today, scooping up red dates and longans from the basin, leaving some young wives crying over the empty basin. They wanted to eat, but couldn’t scoop any, yet you’re nitpicking with such a big pile? Eat!"
Wang Yongzhu pouted, begged, "Mom, even if I have to eat these, let me wash them first, okay? These red dates and longans weren’t washed, thrown into the basin, and in that basin, others threw Copper Coins, Silver, mirrors, and combs, those aside, but that Copper Coin and Silver, who knows how many people touched them, how many germs are on them."
"There was even a weight thrown in there, an oily surface—which slaughterhouse borrowed that weight from? Let alone happiness, it’s still bathwater, right? A newborn child, only three days old, hasn’t bathed. The ones from the belly, those fetal wastes weren’t washed off, they just wiped it, today it’s all mixed in the water. Asking me to eat this, aren’t you afraid of upsetting my stomach?"
The more she spoke, the more nauseated Wang Yongzhu felt, holding her chest and retching a couple of times.
Old Granny Zhang had grabbed them for their joyfulness, but hearing her daughter, and imagining it, even she felt a bit disgusted.
If she really made her daughter eat those soaked items, wouldn’t she get sick?
She couldn’t help but think of backing out, intending to say they might as well not eat them.
Then she saw her daughter retch a couple of times, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she leapt towards her——