Chapter 238: Hard Choice

Madame Yin smiled. “Quick, come in.”

Liu Zijin couldn’t help but laugh. He turned around and whispered in Wang Huilan’s ear, “Xiaolu is very cute.”

Wang Huilan felt her face heat up and nodded in agreement.

Su Xiaolu was indeed very cute. She was very good-looking and was filled with childishness when she wheedled with her master. She was adorable.

Madam Yin also smiled and echoed, “Miss Su is indeed cute. When Huilan is cured, you and Huilan will have such a cute little girl in the future.”

This was the first time Madam Yin had seen Liu Zijin. The more she looked at him, the more satisfied she was.

Liu Zijin was dignified and respected her niece, Wang Huilan. His smiling eyes were filled with love.

Su Xiaolu had just wheedled, and Madam Yin was also shocked. Who wouldn’t like such a young lady?

Liu Zijin smiled and replied, “Okay.”

Wang Huilan blushed. Her hand was held by Liu Zijin. His hand was very warm, and it warmed her heart.

In the main hall, Su Xiaolu said to Wang Huilan, “Miss Wang, extend your hand. I’ll take your pulse first.”

After sitting down, Wang Huilan placed her hand on the table.

Su Xiaolu took out a hand pillow from the medicine box and began to take Wang Huilan’s pulse.

Wang Huilan was a little nervous.

Liu Zijin placed his hands on Wang Huilan’s shoulders and said softly, “Don’t be afraid.”

Wang Huilan pursed her lips. She really wanted to give birth to her and Liu Zijin’s child.

After being married for several months without getting pregnant, Magistrate Wang could no longer sit still. He hired a doctor for Wang Huilan. The doctor said that Wang Huilan was too fat, and her uterus was cold. It was difficult for her to get pregnant.

County Magistrate Wang did not believe Madam Yin’s letter, but after thinking about it, he decided to let the couple come over. Even if it was not to treat her illness, it would be good to visit Madam Yin.

Wang Huilan also had this thought, but seeing that Madam Yin’s illness had been cured, Wang Huilan couldn’t help but feel hopeful. Perhaps, she could also lose weight.

Waiting for a pulse was torturous.

Su Xiaolu was silent for a moment before saying, “Change to the other hand.”

Wang Huilan looked worried. She wanted to ask something, but seeing how focused Su Xiaolu was, she swallowed her words.

At this moment, it was best not to disturb.

After a long while, Su Xiaolu finally let go. She said to Wang Huilan, “Open your mouth and show me your tongue.”

Wang Huilan did as Su Xiaolu asked.

Lady Yin and Liu Zijin stood beside Wang Huilan worriedly.

Only Old Wu drank his tea calmly.

Su Xiaolu looked at Wang Huilan and said, “Miss Wang, you have very serious humidity and uterine cold, so it’s very difficult for you to get pregnant. And something’s wrong with your body, so you easily gain weight.”

Wang Huilan frowned. What should she do?

Su Xiaolu added, “You can take medicinal cuisine to reduce your weight. Then, you have to exercise appropriately. I’ll give you a prescription. Take it often and then supplement it with acupuncture. Most importantly, you can’t get pregnant during this process. These medicines are not harmful to you, but they are not good for the development of babies.”

Wang Huilan was too fat. It was necessary to remove the moisture and scrape off the fat.

Taking some medicine would help her adjust her unbalanced body faster.

But there were pros and cons. If she got pregnant at this point, the baby might be deformed.

“And it won’t take three to five months for you to lose weight. It’ll take three to five years. Wait for your body to slowly lose weight and then adjust to the right condition.”

Su Xiaolu said everything she needed to say.

Listening to Su Xiaolu, Wang Huilan fell into deep thought.

She actually wanted to get pregnant as soon as possible. Liu Zijin was too good, so good that she wanted to have a child with him as a bond. She knew she wasn’t worthy, and she was also afraid that in three to five years, they would be separated. But with a child, it would be different. In these three to five years, they would raise the child together, and perhaps they would develop a deep relationship.

But now Su Xiaolu said that if she wanted to get pregnant, she had to lose weight first and could not get pregnant for three to five years.

Wang Huilan did not know what to do.

Madam Yin also looked troubled.

Liu Zijin said to Su Xiaolu, “Miss Su, can you give us some time to consider before answering?”

Madam Yin also came back to her senses and quickly said, “Miss Su, please give Huilan some time. Please stay for another night. Huilan will definitely answer you tomorrow, okay?”

Su Xiaolu nodded. She looked at Wang Huilan and said, “Your body can’t get pregnant. Apart from being difficult to get pregnant, pregnancy is also very risky for you. If your body doesn’t allow you to get pregnant, it’s very difficult for you to survive during labor.”

Wang Huilan looked at Su Xiaolu. “Can’t you help me deliver the baby?”

Three or five years was really too long.

Su Xiaolu was a divine doctor. Would it be fine to ask her to deliver the baby?

Su Xiaolu said truthfully, “In your situation, I can’t do it either. You can give birth after you lose weight. When you’re in good health, you can have as many children as you want.”

With Wang Huilan’s body, it was impossible for her to give birth successfully when she was pregnant. She could only open her abdomen. However, she was so fat that she could not handle it alone. Moreover, there was no such thing as a cesarean section in this era. No doctor knew how to do it, and no doctor could help.

Even with her master’s help, there were not enough people.

Wang Huilan’s belly was too thick. She had to pry it open before she could take the child out. During this process, the child might suffocate to death before she could take it out.

Moreover, it was not only childbirth that was dangerous. Pregnancy was very taxing on the body. Wang Huilan’s body might not be able to withstand it before she reached the late stage of pregnancy. There were all kinds of complications…

Therefore, Su Xiaolu did not give Wang Huilan any hope. The only way was to lose weight if she wanted to have a child.

“I’ve said what I have to say. Think about it. Master and I will go off and rest first.”

Su Xiaolu said that she was done. At this time, they could discuss it themselves.

Madam Yin immediately arranged for the maidservant to bring Su Xiaolu and Old Wu down to rest. She also sent them out of the main hall. After instructing the maidservant to serve them well, she hurriedly returned to the main hall.

Liu Zijin said softly, “Huilan, just listen to her and lose weight first, okay? I hope you can be safe.”

Wang Huilan remained silent. She lowered her head, feeling very sad.

She might be able to take what she needed from Liu Zijin and not expect too much. Just like how she had promised her father to be prepared to leave.

But after spending so much time together, she couldn’t help herself. He was so, so wonderful. She wanted to keep him.

Their shared flesh and blood was a bond that could never be severed.

Madam Yin heard Liu Zijin’s persuasion and had a better impression of this niece-in-law.

Madam Yin came in and smiled gently at Liu Zijin. “Zijin, you must be tired from the long journey. Go down and rest first. Let me talk to Huilan.”

Liu Zijin cupped his hands and nodded at Madam Yin. “Alright, I’ll go down first. Aunt, please persuade Huilan. There will be children in the future. Nothing is more important than Huilan’s health.”