On the morning of September 16th, light rain began to fall in the sky.
The third lady stayed in the room and discussed household matters with Aiju.
Aiju said: A person's birth is still very particular.
The third lady replied: Yes, a little bit.
Aiju continued: I envy my sister. Not only does she enjoy the blessings herself, her future children will also enjoy the blessings.
The third lady smiled and said: No one can say what will happen in the future.
Aiju replied: Sister, I am having a heart-to-heart talk with you, but you use some superficial words to deal with me.
The third lady smiled and said: Actually, I also envy my sister, who gave birth to several good sons.
Aiju then said: What is good! What is bad! Sons and daughters are the flesh that fell from one’s body. Who doesn’t love his children?
The important thing is to give your child a good environment and let him know how to create.
pity! I can't do it for my sister.
The third lady rushed to say: Sister Aiju, what you said is too far-fetched. The so-called conditions and environment are things that will not be brought with you in life or taken away with you in death. There is no need to care too much.
Aiju argued: My sister is wrong! These "life brings them, and death can take them away." For example, the child in the sister's belly is "destined to be rich and honorable" before he is born. Another example is the master. Although he has gone to the west, what he left to the young master is "a fortune." A huge family fortune."
The third lady said: How can I tell you this! These external things can be considered a mixed bag of good and bad at best! There are many storms on the road of life, and no one can predict what will happen tomorrow!
I think back then, my sister was also born into poverty.
I never thought: Today!
Aiju said: My sister is kind-hearted and will definitely be blessed.
The third lady called out: Sister Aiju, you are flattered.
Aiju said: Several of my children, like me, can’t even read Chinese characters. I...
"Sister Aiju, you send them to study, like Tudui and Shuishui, their age is just right to study." The third lady interrupted:
Aiju replied: No.
The third lady asked: Sister Aiju, are you worried about Yinliang?
Aiju responded: Silver is one thing...
"My sister can help with the silver issue." The third lady said:
Aiju replied: Sister, it is not a matter of a few taels of silver. Over time, everyone will know!
When the time comes, how will my sister cope?
Furthermore, their brothers went to study, leaving Qianqian at home alone.
Who can rest assured?
The third lady rushed to say: Qianqian will go too.
Aiju waved her hand and said with a smile: Sister, let’s be practical.
The third lady said: Even though Tudui and the others don't study, they are still smart and cute.
Aiju took a breath and called out: Those children don't make me worry at all, especially Tudu. Just a few days ago, he dragged others into a fight, and a large piece of his knee skin was rubbed off.
The third lady replied: It’s a boy! The character is wilder than that of girls.
Aiju replied: Fortunately, that smelly stone is not at home.
Otherwise, my home will be even more chaotic.
The third lady asked: Does Shitou like to play?
With tears in her eyes, Aiju replied: "Playing is a trivial matter. He often fights with others, and every few days, someone at home will come to complain."
"Sister Aiju, wipe your tears. My sister understands your mood at the moment. I shouldn't mention it..." The third lady handed over the handkerchief and said:
"Sister, there is no need to blame yourself! I thought of stones and couldn't control my emotions for a moment..." Aiju lifted up her sleeves and "stepped" on the corners of her eyes, choking and saying:
The third lady shouted: Sister Aiju.
"Bang bang bang" there was a knock on the door.
Then, a voice shouted: Aiju, open the door.
Aiju stood up and walked straight out of the house.
The third lady looked out the window and sighed: Another half day has passed!
Aiju opened the door and saw Wang Ma panting, and called out: Wang Ma, come inside and sit for a while.
Wang Ma gasped: What a waist! I can't stand straight anymore.
Aiju said: Wang Ma, please give me the food.
Wang Ma handed over the food and walked slowly into the house.
The third lady saw Wang Ma coming and asked, "Wang Ma, what's wrong with you!" Why do you look so bad?
Aiju went over and helped Wang Ma sit down.
Wang Ma rested for a while and replied: It's okay.
"Wang Ma, have a sip of tea." Aiju handed the tea and whispered:
Wang Ma took the tea, took a sip, and said: "My servant had this problem before, but it was not as severe as today. I don't know what's wrong today!" I can't take more than two steps and I'm panting endlessly.
The third lady called: Wang Ma, you are old, you don’t have to...
"It seems! The servant is really - useless." Queen Mother whispered:
"Wang Ma, you can't say that! You have worked in the government for decades, and you have reached the age where you should recuperate. I will go and talk to my husband later!" The third lady argued:
Mother Wang thanked her: Thank you, Third Madam! The third lady is interested.
Aiju filled the rice bowl and called out: Wang Ma, try not to make any noise!
"Yeah! My belly". The third lady covered her stomach with both hands and shouted:
Aiju dropped the rice spoon, hugged the third lady tightly, and said anxiously: Third lady, are you going to give birth? You go over and lie down on the bed.
The third lady moved her feet and responded: "Xiaoya doesn't understand, Xiaoya's stomach is very tight."
Aiju picked up the third lady and shouted: Third lady, hold my shoulders tightly.
Wang Ma stretched out her hand to support the third lady.
They helped the third lady and put her on the bed.
Wang Ma supported the bed and gasped: Huh~
Aiju walked out of the room and shouted: Doctor Liu, Doctor Liu, Doctor Liu...
"Ouch! Ouch..." The third lady lay on the bed and shouted:
Wang Ma was sweating profusely and called out: "Third Madam, if you feel that your stomach is full, just push it out as if you are defecating."
The third lady responded: I will pull her on the bed.
Mother Wang untied the third lady's pants and said: "Third lady, you are about to give birth. Don't worry about soiling the bed. Just take a breath and push harder."
"Third Madam, Doctor Liu is here." Aiju broke in and shouted:
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"Congratulations to the Third Madam! Congratulations to the Third Madam! The Third Madam has given birth." Dr. Liu bumped in and congratulated:
Aiju wiped the third lady's forehead and said with a smile: "Third Madam, the young lady is chubby and very cute."
Wang Ma collapsed on the bed.
Aiju asked: Wang Ma, are you okay?
Wang Ma's breathing became more and more rapid, her mouth kept twitching, and she said hesitantly: High! high! Happy!
Dr. Liu shouted: Aiju, support Mother Wang.
The third lady stood up and said softly: Wang Ma, you!
Aiju hugged Wang Ma and shouted: Third Madam, lie down.
Financial Master Feng heard the shouting in the room and hurriedly got inside.
The old lady held Feng Caizhu's hand and said: Gui'er (Feng Caizhu), you can't meet your child too early.
"Mom, there's so much shouting inside, how can my son have the time to care about that!" Rich Master Feng ran into the room.
The old lady called out: Ah Feng, come in.
Ah Feng glanced at the old lady and immediately followed her.
"Wang Ma, what's wrong with you! Don't let anything happen to you!" Rich Master Feng carried Wang Ma on his back and walked away in a hurry.
Doctor Liu washed his hands and ordered: Aiju, you take care of the third lady here, and I will go out to see Wang Ma.
"Lanmei (Wang's mother), what's wrong with you! Talk!" the old lady said hoarsely:
Wang Ma opened her mouth and her lips kept trembling.
The old lady looked in a daze and shouted: "Gui'er (Feng Caizhu), please carry Wang Ma to your mother's room quickly."
Rich Man Feng carried Wang Ma on his back and hurried to the old lady's room.
He put Wang Ma on the bed and kept squeezing her hands and feet.
The old lady rushed into the room, with tears in her eyes, and cried: Lan Mei, I don't allow you to lie down, please get up quickly.
Wang Ma coughed and said tremblingly: Okay...
One after another, Wang Ma closed her eyes.
The old lady cried: Lan Mei, you left in such a hurry! If I still have a belly! Who do you want me to tell you?
Dr. Liu bowed and said: Madam, please express my condolences.
The old lady cried and said with a smile: You call me mourning!
Dr. Liu said: Mother Wang is at the end of her life, so it is a good end for her to die.
The old lady wiped away her tears and choked with sobs: Even so! Lan Mei and Lao Shen are like sisters. She followed Lao Shen from childhood until she married into the Feng family. When she was 20 years old, she could find a man to marry.
But, she didn't, she chose to stay with me, but I delayed her...
"Old Madam, she stayed here voluntarily..." Dr. Liu responded:
"Hi!!" The old lady took a deep breath and sighed:
Mr. Feng lowered his head, tears streaming down his face.
Dr. Liu advised: Birth, old age, illness, and death are the normal conditions of life. The young master does not need to be too sad.
Feng Caizhu said: I understand these principles, but I can't control the sadness in my heart. Ever since I became sensible, Wang Ma has always been by my side. She is like my mother, relying on me everywhere and caring for me in every possible way. Now, her Leaving, for me, is like a thousand arrows piercing my heart.
The old lady shouted: "Gui'er, go get a bunch of firecrackers and call the servants over. We have to arrange the funeral arrangements for Queen Mother."
Doctor Liu rushed to say: Master, wait a minute! You must not organize funerals now.
The old lady said: Xiao Liu (Dr. Liu)!
Doctor Liu called out: Old madam, the third lady has just given birth, and the house is organizing a funeral - there is something wrong.
The old lady fell on Wang Ma and cried: Lan Mei, please forgive me! I am not a hard-hearted person, but! You and I are like master and servant in name, but in reality we are sisters. You have dedicated your life to me, but in the end...
"You all come in." Financial Master Feng stood in front of the door and shouted:
After a while, people were kneeling in front of the bed, crying: Wang Ma...
"Mom, why does Queen Mother have her eyes closed?" Xueer asked:
The second lady replied: "Wang Ma has gone to the West. It is unlucky for her not to close her eyes."
Xueer asked: Is the western sky far away?
The second lady replied: Just above (the second lady pointed to the sky).
Xue'er said: It's the sky above! I want to go to Xitian with Wang Ma.
The second lady shouted: Xue'er, don't talk nonsense here.
Qiao'er said: Miss, don't make a sound. Mother Wang will be very angry if she hears you making noise!
Xueer walked up to Qiaoer and shouted: Sister Qiaoer lied to me, there are so many people kneeling here and crying, and Mother Wang is not angry, why would Mother Wang be angry with me!
Qiaoer whispered: Miss.
Xueer danced and shouted: If you cry, I will laugh.
The old lady shouted: Gui'er, pull Xue'er away.
The second lady shouted: Xueer.
Xue'er's feet trembled with fear - she knelt on the ground.
Mr. Feng turned around and called out: "Mom, what are you going to do about Queen Mother's funeral?"
The old lady held back her tears and said, "Wang Ma has been with my mother all her life, and my mother can't even arrange her funeral. Go find some new clothes in the box over there and put them on for her."
Then, she was cremated quietly.
Financial Master Feng moved his steps and replied: Yes.
The old lady shouted: "Gui'er, stop here and let me get it myself."
She walked to the box and turned through the clothes one by one.
"Old madam, those shrouds are placed on the floor below." Afeng said:
The old lady replied: I saw it.
Financial Master Feng gestured for everyone to go out.
Suddenly, the rich man Feng, the old lady, the eldest lady, the second lady, and Dr. Liu were left in the room.
"Gui'er, come and dress Mother Wang." The old lady called:
"Old madam, I can't help it. It doesn't matter what Mother Wang says! She is a servant..." Dr. Liu said:
"Xiao Liu (Dr. Liu), you and Lan Mei have been family members in my heart for a long time." The old lady replied:
"Thank you, old lady, for your kindness. After all, our relationship is that of master and servant." Dr. Liu thanked him:
"Gui'er, what are you waiting for! Please help Wang Ma get dressed." The old lady shouted:
"I'll wear it." Mr. Feng dressed up Queen Mother and said:
"Hail, madam! Wish you, master!" Dr. Liu knelt down and said:
The eldest madam and the second madam went to help Wang Ma together.
The second lady asked: Sister, why do you put so many clothes on Wang Ma?
Doctor Liu said: "The second lady doesn't know something. According to the local custom, she wears 13 pieces of clothes during leap months and 12 pieces of clothes during normal years."
The second lady continued: There is still this custom.
The old lady clasped her hands together and murmured: Have a good trip Lanmei...
