Ayao was awakened by the strange movement in her stomach. She raised her hand to touch her towering belly, her face full of anxiety.
The young man next to him felt her movement and put his hand up in a daze. Feeling the kick under his hand, he patted her gently and comforted his wife: "Don't be afraid, Ayao, we will dock soon. I heard from the boss of the ship that it won’t take long for you and the child to pass the port. "
Seeing that the time of giving birth was approaching, how could she feel at ease.
Although she was thinking this way, Ayao looked at her husband and the four-year-old son leaning next to her husband, forced a smile, and hummed softly.
Ever since she became pregnant with the baby, she had been feeling restless. As her belly got bigger and bigger, she was so worried that she could hardly sleep.
When she was five years old, her mother was also like this. Her pregnant belly was twice as big as other people's. She finally made it to the first month of pregnancy and screamed in pain for three days and three nights in bed, but she did not give birth smoothly.
The people in the village were afraid that she would be affected by twins like her mother, and no one wanted to marry her. After many twists and turns, she was able to marry into the poorest village in the neighboring county. Fortunately, Niu Li, although both her parents were dead, was a hard-working, everyday person. I worked forging iron to support my family, which was also very good for me. I successfully gave birth to my first child, a boy, and I lived a comfortable life for a few years.
She thought she would not be like her mother, but she didn't expect that her second pregnancy would also be affected by evil spirits. Not only was her belly much larger than others, but her morning sickness was also severe. The nearby Wen women shook their heads and said that she would never be able to give birth to this child.
Someone in the village saw that Niu Li was diligent and even started to talk to him about matchmaking, asking him to like the newcomer in advance. Everyone sentenced her to death in advance, including herself.
"I don't want anyone, Ayao. If you die, I will follow you. Why would you marry someone else?"
Only Niu Li refused to give up. The Wenpo in the town couldn't do it, so he went to the county to find a doctor. After several visits, the family's fields were sold out, and no doctor could keep her mother and son safe.
Seeing that the delivery date was getting closer and closer, her belly was so heavy that it was difficult for her to even walk. Niu Li suddenly ran home happily and sold the old house that day. Carrying his son on his back, he pushed her big belly all the way to the house. Go south.
He said that there was a miracle doctor in Lanzhou who could cure all diseases. He could even grow a broken arm directly. He was omnipotent anyway. When asked where he heard about it, he said that everyone who drank tea in the county was So, what is it written in the newspaper?
The more it is like this, the more likely it is that she is a liar. If she is really so capable, why bother to stay in a place like Lanzhou? She has already gone to the imperial city to be a doctor. But no matter how she persuades her, her husband will not listen. Even if all her money is spent and the soles of her shoes are worn out, He had no intention of looking back.
I don't know whether it was luck or misfortune. After waiting at the port for two days, I met a ship going to Lanzhou. I heard that before, it was not allowed to carry others. Recently, the rules were changed because of the change of the person in charge.
Her morning sickness was already severe, and she was vomiting like crazy on the boat. If it weren't for the fear that her husband and children wouldn't be able to bear it, she would have jumped into the sea.
I wonder what kind of woman Niu Li will marry when she returns to her hometown after she dies, and whether that woman will be kind to her son...
Ayao kept her eyes open and thought about it all night, and didn't fall asleep until dawn. She was awakened by the sound outside not long after she slept.
"Get ready to dock." The boss of the ship shouted.
Ayao looked around and found no one. Sure enough, her husband went to help again. This was one of the conditions for them to get on the boat.
The door was opened, and Niu Li followed a few boatmen in to move the goods. When he saw Ayao woke up, he grinned at her and signaled that she could sleep for a while. After he finished his work, he went to help her.
Since the implementation of the New Deal, the ports of the Zhanyue clan have undergone major changes. The ports of various factions in the past were unified and returned to the government. At first, two families were not happy. Yi Hongfei solved it neatly without Wen Yunxi's intervention. Although some people were dissatisfied with this move, their arms could not twist their thighs, and they could only swallow their words if they wanted to complain. A big family may be detrimental to the interests, but this move greatly facilitates Lanzhou merchants and ordinary people. They have less money to spend on business and more work at the port. No, when they see the ship docking, dozens of strong people The men came here, and they helped unload and move the goods. Although they were a little tired, they could earn ten cents for a trip. If they met someone from afar, they could get more, and they could earn a lot in a day.
Not only that, there are people selling food and water, and people who get off the boat usually buy some.
Niu Li touched the money bag on his chest. Not a penny was left. Not to mention buying food, he couldn't even buy a glass of water.
"Hey, look there, that person's belly is too big." A woman selling food noticed A Yao.
The other women looked along her fingers, and some exclaimed: "Oh, I'm probably pregnant with two. This is terrible. I can't give birth at all."
"I have a cousin who is like that. She couldn't survive even two days after giving birth, and she died in the end. Her belly was not as big as it is now. It's pitiful."
"Isn't that right? Look at her and there is a little baby next to her. The baby is also pitiful. He will lose his mother long ago."
The women spoke loudly, which was okay for Ayao, but Niu Li couldn't bear it. He frowned and was about to argue, but Ayao held his arm tightly and said, "Brother Li, forget it."
It was just a fact. Only Brother Li refused to believe it and insisted on looking for the liar.
Seeing the tall and strong man staring at him, the poor woman hesitated for a moment, then walked over with the basket in her arms.
She first took two fruits to the child, then smiled at Ayao and said: "You are not from Lanzhou, you can only be pushed along. This road is not going to be easy. One person is definitely not enough. I can let you go." My two sons helped push the cart to Pingxiba.”
A Yao was on guard, but Niu Li was happy when he heard this, but soon rubbed his head in embarrassment, "We have lost all our expenses and cannot afford to pay."
The woman smiled and said, "Qingzhu Women's and Children's Hospital will open in three days. Maybe you can catch up if you go there now. The newspaper said that admission will be free on the opening day. I guess there are other benefits. Don't forget my two sons then. That’s it.”
Although she has been living by the sea and has not had the opportunity to witness the grand opening of Qingzhu Hospital last year, Wen Yunxi has always been generous and kind. Regardless of whether the pregnant woman in front of her can give birth successfully or not, her two sons will help send her there. You can always get some benefits, maybe you can find a good job in Pingxiba, which is easier than moving goods at the port.
On the boat, Niu Li inquired about the situation with the boss of the boat. He knew that Lanzhou was not as good as Qingzhou. Even small villages in Qingzhou had roads that were easy to walk on. The roads here were rugged. He had to carry his children and push his wife. It was really difficult. If I get help, I might be able to catch up with the opening of that hospital.
In this way, the five people hurriedly hit the road that day and headed towards Pingxi Dam.
Pingxiba is also preparing for the opening of the maternal and child hospital. Everyone is busy, except Zhang Ling and Wen Yunxi who are hiding aside and whispering.
"My boss, Prince Lin's Mansion didn't accept the invitation." Zhang Ling heard that he was going to Prince Lin's Mansion to deliver a letter, so he wanted to find an opportunity to repair the relationship with Jiang Fei and the others, but he didn't expect that he couldn't even get in.
Wen Yunxi thought of what he did the day before yesterday and said sarcastically: "Let me take a look again." (End of Chapter)
