Aunt Chen burst into tears with laughter: "Mrs. Shen says you are worthy, so you are worthy."
Chen Da rubbed his hands happily, thought for a while and ran back to the house. After a while, he ran out again with a money bag in his hand.
"This is the money I have saved these days. The baby will be born in a month. I can still save some more. I want to give the baby a meeting gift."
He asked Shen Que, "What does she want?"
Shen Que said no, "A baby can't use anything. Your mother-in-law and Zelan have already prepared clothes and shoes."
Chen Da said no, "My godfather gave me boxes and boxes of gifts. Even though I am a poor godfather, I can't go empty-handed. This is my heartfelt wish."
It is really difficult for a tall man to stand in the sun and worry. He has never thought about such problems.
Aunt Chen said: "Then you go to Li Yinjiang at the east end of the road to get a pair of bracelets with a longevity lock. It would be the best thing to ward off evil spirits for the newborn baby."
Chen Da snorted and ran out happily.
The days passed smoothly, the spring was more prosperous, the flowers were blooming, and Shen Que's mood was getting better and better.
Within three or four months, all of Fengyi's corpses had been claimed, except for Li Luansong.
Shen Que no longer thought too much, all fates had their own arrangements, just like Liu Zi, God allowed her to be born here.
In order to replenish Shen Que's health, Aunt Chen specially raised chickens and ducks. Chen Da dug a small pond and raised fish, so that Shen Que could have chicken, duck and fish every day.
The rooster crows early, and Shen Que gets up very early every day. She is not bedridden because of her late pregnancy, and she still helps her neighbors see doctors.
Sometimes people would bring her small clothes and shoes that the baby could use. They all said that children wearing Baijiayi would look strong. Shen did not refuse and happily put them away. The more she looked at them, the happier she became.
Liu Zi is really a child who has accumulated blessings.
She has a good temper and is always polite when talking to everyone. The neighbors like her very much, and even the children often come to play.
There has never been a breakup in the Chen family's yard. Zelan was a little worried and said, "These children are running around like crazy all day long. They are really afraid of bumping into my wife's belly one day."
Shen Que said it was okay, "Don't worry about them running around like crazy. Besides, you have also seen the battles between Mutam and Liang Fan. As the saying goes, if you are not afraid of thieves, you are afraid of being missed. The bandits are still in trouble. This yard It’s safer if there are no people around all day long.”
Zelan nodded, "My wife is still smart."
"Besides, when we do business, the most important thing is popularity. Such a strong popularity means that the feng shui is good, the time and place are favorable, and the people will be healthy and safe."
Chen Da listened on the side and took out his small notebook to write down.
Zelan laughed at him for stealing from his master, "Brother Chen has made rapid progress recently. In a few days, when he saves enough money, he will be his own boss."
Chen Da's face turned red with embarrassment, "How can I do that? I have already made a good living by selling goods from other hands. That's enough, that's enough."
Shen Que couldn't say enough, "Brother Chen, you are serious about your work and willing to endure hardships. You must think about making things bigger. I am optimistic about you. There will be a lot of business waiting for you in the future."
Chen Da was in disbelief, "Can I, a rough guy, be the shopkeeper?"
Shen Que said yes, "No matter how rough or thin you are, I say that if you can, you can. Not only can you be a shopkeeper, but you can also be the owner, and you can also run the entire street shop business. Believe it or not."
Chen Da stuck out his tongue and didn't believe it.
However, just thinking about it makes me feel beautiful.
He thought Shen Que was joking with him, but Shen Que had already made plans.
Fengyi is located on the border and has a shortage of products. Even the nearest Qing'an is dozens of miles away, which further contributes to the isolation and backwardness here.
Perhaps it is for this reason that it is very difficult for the court to get news about snow disasters or banditry here.
But Shen Que saw the business opportunities here. Any backward and slow place meant that a large amount of materials were urgently needed.
If the business can be done here, it will not only promote the development of Fengyi, but also make a lot of money. This place is like a virgin land to be developed. In Shen Que's eyes, it is full of gold.
Now that the people can live and work in peace and contentment as usual, their incomes have gradually increased, and the need to improve their living standards has become more urgent. I have to write to my father quickly about this matter, telling him to let Isatis prepare it.
Moreover, Fengyi is the only place to enter Daye. If it can be used as a port for Daye to trade with Soto, Buda, Oara and other countries, it will be very convenient.
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Under the moonlight, Shen Que got up and wrote a letter. He couldn't wait a moment longer.
Zelan rubbed his eyes and stood up, added another candle to her, yawned and said, "Madam, this master is very dedicated, and your apprentice also studies hard."
Shen Jie was not sure, so Zelan pouted towards the small room opposite, which was Mr. Chen's room. The big candle was burning brightly, and a broad back was reflected in the window by the candlelight.
He was lying on the table writing something.
Shen Que wondered: "Why isn't he still asleep? It's already midnight."
Zelan said: "He goes to bed very late every day. I went in and brought him soup. He repeatedly remembered the lessons he had written down during the day in his mind, and also secretly bought a lot of books to study culture."
Shen Que was filled with admiration, "Brother Chen is a person who can be entrusted with important responsibilities."
Moreover, he was indeed kind to her.
During the day, Shen Que sat in the clinic to see a doctor. As long as Chen Da didn't go out, he watched her from the side. As soon as Shen Que stretched out his hand, he would offer him sweet tea or soup to replenish his body. Shen Que had a big belly and it was difficult to stand up. As long as she moved, Chen Da would step forward and use it as an armrest for her to stand up.
When eating, he always left the best vegetables and meat to her and Aunt Chen. Shen Que said that he could no longer eat it, "It's hard to survive if you get too fat."
Mr. Chen looked at Aunt Chen and saw his mother nodding, and then he began to pay attention to controlling her diet.
The sun is shining brighter, the weather is getting warmer, and there are more and more children in the yard.
On this day, Shen Que went to see a doctor as usual. After working all morning, he realized that his legs were a little sore and numb, so he wanted to stand up and walk.
Zelan was busy in the kitchen. Chen Da stepped forward and bent over to let her hold his back. The little babies around him were chasing and playing in circles, and their milky laughter was mixed with the crisp and sweet sounds of the birds on the tree. The cry makes people feel happier and more comfortable.
Shen Que stood up straight and said, "Brother Chen, I want to drink some water. Plain water will do."
Chen Da said yes and turned around to pour her water.
The little dolls in front of her were spinning around Shen Que, making her dizzy. She smiled and told them to stop, but one of the little dolls tripped and rushed forward.
What was in front of him was the scream of the stone table. If he hit it, his head would be broken and bloody.
Shen Que stepped forward to protect the wrestling baby, but lost his balance and fell to the ground, with the baby lying on top of her.
A sharp pain shot through his body, and Shen Que felt hot liquid flowing out of his body.
The little baby was so frightened that he shouted: "It's bleeding, the doctor's wife is bleeding."
Zelan and Mrs. Chen came out in shock when they heard the sound. Mrs. Chen stepped forward and picked up Shen Que, who was pale in pain, and his mouth was trembling: "What should I do, what should I do?"
Aunt Chen said: "I'm afraid she's about to give birth, so hurry up and send her into the house. Madam Zelan will go call Po Wen and call a few more."
Zelan wiped her tears and ran out, and Mrs. Chen told Mrs. Chen: "Hurry up and boil the hot water, boil the gauze and scissors, and put them at the door of the room. Don't come in."
Chen Dali did as he was told, his hands trembling.
The little birds on the branches chirped louder. Shen Que was lying on the bed and his clothes were soaked with sweat.
"Ms. Shen, inhale and exhale as usual. Don't be afraid." Aunt Chen comforted her, "I touched it and the baby's head is down. She should be giving birth. You rest first. I'll tell you later. Just try harder when I ask you to, don’t be in a hurry, just wait patiently.”
"Auntie, are you bleeding?" Shen Que asked, "Has the amniotic water broken?"
"You're a doctor, you just need to understand. It's red, and the amniotic water hasn't broken yet, so there's still some time left. This is your first pregnancy, so it won't happen so soon." Aunt Chen calmed down a lot, "Ms. Shen, you Relax, giving birth is a physical job, you have to be strong."
Then he ordered Chen Da: "Go and cook the noodles, make them softer, and add more eggs."
Chen Da turned around in a hurry and asked, "I'm not hungry and I can't eat."
Aunt Chen scolded: "It's not for you to eat, it's for Mrs. Shen to eat. Once you're full, you'll have the strength to give birth to a baby."
Chen Da then hurriedly ran to the kitchen to do some work.
When I have something to do, I feel less anxious.
Zelan also called a few experienced Wen Pos, and everyone gathered around Shen Que to cheer her up and help her have a good time.
After Chen Da delivered the noodles, he squatted at the door and listened to what was going on inside. It was quiet all the time. From time to time, Shen Que's rapid breathing could be heard. It was not until evening that he heard someone shouting: "Ms. Shen is about to exert herself. She is about to give birth."
Chen Da felt that his scalp was numb all day long. Giving birth was really scary, even scarier than fighting.
Wen Po's voice came from inside: "We're about to see the end. Come on, madam."
"Madam, use your strength."
Chen Da listened with open ears, but never heard Shen Que's cry. Wasn't that woman crying in pain even after giving birth? Why was she silent? Nothing will happen.
"Mother, why don't you scream, Mrs. Shen? Is everything okay?"
Chen Da couldn't help but ask.
Aunt Chen said: "She is fine. This lady is simply better than the men. She was so painful that she didn't say a word, holding back all the energy to give birth to the baby."
Aunt Chen wiped away her tears: "That's a good one."
It wasn't until the moon hung on the tree branches, curved like a small boat, that Chen Da heard Shen Que's struggling cry.
Then came the crisp cry of a baby.
"He is born, he is born, and he is a daughter of a daughter."
"What a beautiful and fair child."
"Mother and daughter are safe."
Outside the door, Chen Da knelt down and kowtowed to the moon:
"Moon Fairy, gods and bodhisattvas, the Jade Emperor, and the Queen Mother, please bless me."
The moment he saw Shen Que was weak and pale, Chen Da hugged Liu Zi and thought: If this child's father comes back, he must tell him that his wife is so kind in giving him a child, and he must treat her well in this life. , Otherwise, no matter what kind of emperor, general or high official he is, he, Chen Da, will not be the first one to spare him.
