The Huguo Temple on Beixiao Mountain is surrounded by clouds and mist in the spring morning, as if in a dream, with occasional deep bells ringing, adding to the solemn atmosphere of the Huguo Temple.
Su Wan'er was supported by someone and slowly walked up to Huguo Temple and slowly stepped onto the stone stairs in front of the mountain gate.
Ever since she entered Beijing and entered the Duke's Mansion, Mrs. Xu Guogong, her mother-in-law, would go to Huguo Temple to listen to Buddhist teachings two days a month. She came here with her mother-in-law for the first time and fell in love with the tranquility and elegance here. The pleasant scenery and listening to the Zen music in the temple can calm her mind.
Therefore, since then, she has been following here every month without stopping, bringing the Buddhist scriptures copied at home and offering them to the Buddha, even if she was pregnant.
Because my body became heavy, I had to change the two days of each month to one day, alas! Su Waner sighed softly. After a while, her aunt and mother-in-law might not be allowed to leave the house anymore, and going up the mountain would be even less possible.
Su Waner walked up the ninety-nine and eighty-one steps of the stone staircase without missing a step with a heart toward Buddha. She took every step with great piety, praying in her heart that her family would go smoothly and she would have a boy in one fell swoop.
Looking at the vaguely visible doorway in front of her, Su Waner smiled knowingly. If she is sincere, her wishes will surely come true.
After all, she was pregnant, her body was heavy, and every step was extremely difficult. So after Su Waner went up the mountain, she was out of breath, her calves were sore, weak, and trembling tightly. If it weren't for the two girls supporting her, Just afraid of falling down.
The girls quickly took out the small brocade stools they brought with them and placed them on a flat place, and carefully helped Su Waner sit down.
"Young lady, be careful and rest for a while before going in!"
"Yes." Su Waner responded lightly, helpless, her body was too bulky and she was out of breath after taking a few steps.
The girl once again took water from the water bag and served Su Waner to drink it. This time, Su Waner brought two wives and two personal girls to the mountain. The personal girls were her compensation for marriage. Naturally, she went up the mountain today to serve her personally. Be careful. Paying attention to Su Waner's every move, she was afraid that if she made a slight mistake, she would hurt the little master in her belly.
Compared with their cautiousness, the two ladies were more casual. They were the rough ladies that Gong Wan'er brought into the house after nightfall. They were chosen to carry things because they were strong and strong.
The two mothers-in-law looked at Su Waner, who looked like a noble lady, and couldn't help but envy her good life. They heard that the third young lady's natal family was just a small family, her father was only a seventh-grade junior, and her mother was the daughter of a merchant. They didn't expect such a family. His daughter will marry into the Duke's palace.
Although she was marrying a concubine, the concubine of their Duke's palace was not something that just anyone could imagine.
What a stroke of luck.
However, this third young lady is really beautiful, and I heard she is a famous and talented woman. She won the favor of the third young master as soon as she entered the house, and within a few days she won the favor of her mother-in-law.
No, even being pregnant can make your mother-in-law nod and leave the house.
This third young lady is really bold. She climbed the mountain road with her stomach full and was not afraid of slipping. The two ladies thought so in their hearts, but they did not dare to do anything irregular. They were also cautious along the way. Waiting, you must know that if the third young lady accidentally gets hurt and is injured, they will not be able to please them.
After resting for a moment, Su Wan'er's breathing stabilized, and her feet stopped trembling, so she stood up, "Let's go, don't miss the time to burn incense."
"Sister Wan." A familiar call made Su Waner stop in her tracks.
Hearing the familiar voice, Su Waner turned her head in disbelief and saw a figure slowly walking towards her from the stone staircase with a familiar smile on his face.
"Sister Wan, long time no see."
"Sister Ming." Su Waner's face was filled with joy, and the smile on her face quickly widened. Someone walked up to her unconsciously and gave her a big hug.
"Sister Ming, I don't know when you came to the capital." After burning the incense, Su Waner took Xiao Ming and sat down on a secluded balcony, looking at the mountains in the distance happily. narrating the feelings of parting.
"It's been a while since I came to the capital. I have some personal matters to deal with, so I don't want to disturb my sister." Xiao Ming took Su Waner's hand and replied with a smile. It seems that Su Waner has lived a happy life after getting married and has taken good care of herself. , compared to before leaving the boudoir, Su Waner has a more mature beauty.
In fact, Xiao Ming had already had the idea of meeting Su Waner after arriving in the capital. Unfortunately, Su Waner married a high-ranking member of the Duke's family. She didn't want to go and cause trouble for her. In the letter Su Waner wrote to her before, it said that she would meet every month She often goes to Huguo Temple, so she came here today to try her luck, but she didn't expect to meet him.
It was nice to meet my sisters before leaving.
"Oh." Su Waner nodded. She was smart enough not to ask too much about what Xiao Ming's personal affairs were. She could only scold her and said, "You haven't come to see me for so long in the capital. Have you forgotten me as a sister?" .”
"I haven't forgotten, I just finished it. I'll come to you right away!" Xiao Ming explained quickly, then stroked Su Wan's swollen belly and said, "It's been six months already! I Listen for any sounds."
As he said this, Xiao Ming heard the baby's fetal movements.
Xiao Ming's appearance made Su Wan'er laugh. She allowed Xiao Ming's childish movements and said with a smile: "How can it be so fast? I just felt him move a few days ago. After he is born, I have to let him thank you for this." Auntie, if it weren't for the anti-fetal medicine you sent me, I don't know how long I would have vomited."
"Where, it should be." Xiao Ming waved her hand carelessly. Su Waner was only eighteen years old. Her first pregnancy was unstable, she suffered from severe morning sickness, and she vomited whatever she ate. She became very thin, so she wrote to her for help. So she prescribed several birth control prescriptions.
For her, it was just a matter of effort.
"How is your health now? Are there any discomforts?" Xiao Ming asked, feeling Su Wan'er's pulse in a familiar manner.
Compared with pregnancy, Xiao Ming was more worried about Su Waner's delivery. With Shen Jiayi's past experience, Xiao Ming was really afraid.
At this time, there was no good medical care. When a woman was seventeen or eighteen years old, her body was not fully developed. She was still a child, so she began to get married and have children. Giving birth to children was like passing through the gate of hell. If you don't take advantage of it, it will kill two people. fate.
If they are those rural women who work hard every day and are strong, the risks during childbirth will naturally be smaller. For delicate women like Shen Jiayi and Su Waner who are pampered and carefree, someone will help them every step of the way. It is conceivable that their bodies are very weak. .
Xiao Ming calculated that she would have to come when Su Wan'er gave birth.
Xiao Ming taught Su Wan'er some precautions during pregnancy, reminded her to take appropriate measures to maintain good health, etc. He accompanied her for a walk in the garden of Huguo Temple, and finally had a vegetarian meal before leaving Huguo Temple, and each got on the carriage and went back. city.
