Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 12115

Because Dr. Gu will be staying at the Luo family's house for a period of time to provide close care for Luo the blacksmith's health.

With a highly skilled senior doctor like Dr. Gu in charge, there was naturally no need to travel across half the village to call Wangsheng over.

Without saying much, Dr. Gu went straight to the rocking chair and began to take Xiaohua's pulse and diagnose her...

After about half an incense stick's time, Doctor Gu stopped and said to Yang Ruoqing with a smile, "Congratulations, General's wife! Congratulations, General's wife! Madam Yang is pregnant!"

What?
Is Xiaohua pregnant?
Yang Ruoqing's eyes widened in surprise, but Sun Shi reacted first and rushed over, tears still on her face, but a smile still shone through.

"Is it true, Doctor Gu? Is she really pregnant? How far along is she?" Madam Sun pressed.

Dr. Gu said, "Madam Yang's pregnancy is progressing smoothly, like a ball rolling on a plate, and it will take about a month."

Yang Ruoqing secretly calculated in her mind that Hua'er was more than a month pregnant, which meant that the child should have been conceived during the first few days of the first lunar month.

Those were the days when Da'an returned from Changhuaizhou, coaxed Hua'er, and the two consummated their marriage, resulting in Hua'er's pregnancy.

Jun'er is already over two years old, and Hua'er's health should have recovered by now, so it's a happy occasion that she's pregnant.

When Madam Sun and He Lian'er learned of this confirmed news, they were overjoyed.

For Mrs. Sun, the fact that both her younger and older daughters-in-law were pregnant was a double blessing.

But for Yang Ruoqing, the feeling was strange.

This Da'an really left her speechless.

He had just bought a house and secretly kept Ruan Xiaowei, who was pregnant with twins, planning to keep the children as mistresses outside the house after they were born, while at the same time coaxing his original wife at home and getting her pregnant with his fourth child.

Children are often a mother's Achilles' heel. Now that Hua'er has four children, even if his affair is exposed, what can crying and fussing do?

This is great peace!
So what if he's the reincarnation of the God of Literature? When he encounters a beautiful woman, he still can't escape the male nature of being fickle and easily bored!
Everyone in the main room was engrossed in the news that Xiaohua was pregnant. Xiaohua herself woke up and blushed with shyness upon learning of her pregnancy.

Sun was so happy that she invited Doctor Gu to sit down and have some tea. He Lian'er volunteered to go to the main road outside the village to call Yang Huazhong back.

They were stopped by Ms. Sun.

"Don't go out while you're heavily pregnant. I'll go and call them."

"I'll go with Grandma!" Fuwa said happily.

Niu Niu chimed in, "I want to go too!"

"Alright, alright, let's all go and tell Grandpa this good news!"

……

Yang Ruoqing stayed at her parents' house next door for quite a while before returning with Luo Fengtang.

When Wang Cuilian and the others heard about this, they were all happy for Madam Sun.

"Your mother is blessed with many children and grandchildren. Now, the family has gained two more grandsons. That's wonderful!"

Yang Ruoqing smiled wryly to herself. What do you mean, two? Ruan Xiaowei is pregnant with two more!

Four in total!
However, if this good fortune cannot be concealed in the future, it will be accompanied by chaos and turmoil, which will be difficult to bear and will cause indigestion!
Faced with Wang Cuilian's blessing, Yang Ruoqing gave a perfunctory reply before returning to her bedroom in the backyard to rest.

Luo Fengtang noticed her fatigue, came up behind her, and gently massaged her temples with both hands.

Are you still worried about what happened in Changhuaizhou?

“I’m not worried about Da’an, I just feel sorry for Xiaohua,” Yang Ruoqing said.

"I couldn't divorce Da'an because of the three children I have with him. Now I'm pregnant with my fourth child, and I have to endure the hardships of ten months of pregnancy and the pain of childbirth for such a philandering man. It's not worth it at all!"

Luo Fengtang remained silent for a long time.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything? Do you have a different opinion on this?" Yang Ruoqing asked, her eyes narrowed, her voice devoid of joy or sorrow.

Luo Fengtang's slightly furrowed brows relaxed a little, and he said, "In this matter, first of all, I would definitely condemn and despise Da'an's greedy, selfish, and deceitful behavior."

Yang Ruoqing smiled slightly, thinking that he was sensible and shared the same values ​​as her.

If he were to openly support Da'an, or try to find excuses for Da'an... then sorry, Yang Ruoqing would have to re-evaluate her marriage.

Fortunately, Luo Fengtang's attitude and stance on this matter were correct, which made Yang Ruoqing more willing to continue listening to him.

“However, I personally feel that it’s not fair to say whether Xiaohua’s pregnancy is worth it or not,” Luo Fengtang continued.

"And then?" Yang Ruoqing asked.

Luo Fengtang said, "The child does not belong to Da'an alone. The child also belongs to Xiaohua and will be Xiaohua's support in the future."

“In fact, the children might even be closer to their mother. Xiaohua has four children by her side, so she has no fear of anyone, regardless of whether she is divorced or not.”

"Moreover, I can say this: even if Xiaohua proposes a divorce, Da'an will do everything in his power to keep her. A divorce would have a huge impact on his reputation, and that would affect Feng'er and Jun'er's future. So even if Xiaohua finds out about Ruan Xiaowei one day, she will turn a blind eye. It's just a breakdown in the relationship between husband and wife, not a breakdown in the family. Everything is for the sake of the children."

After Luo Fengtang finished speaking, a long time passed, and Yang Ruoqing kept her eyes closed without making a sound.

Just as Luo Fengtang thought Yang Ruoqing might have fallen asleep, Yang Ruoqing quietly opened her eyes, her gaze clear and bright.

“You’re right. If you look at this from a man’s perspective, you’ll realize that when things really get to the point where Xiaohua and the others are, talking about childhood sweethearts is a complete joke. Ruan Xiaowei and the child in her belly can’t be erased; they will continue to exist,” Yang Ruoqing said.

"Therefore, Xiaohua must consider herself and her child. At this point, her marital relationship with Da'an will become a partnership based on mutual benefit."

"Forcing a divorce would be even worse for her and the child!"

"Furthermore, if we don't divorce, as long as she wants, she can firmly hold onto the position of the legal wife, and we will absolutely stand behind her and support her. Ruan Xiaowei will never be able to enter the family, she will be an unofficial mistress, and the child she desperately wants to give birth to will be an illegitimate son who will never be included in the Yang family genealogy!"

There were some things Yang Ruoqing didn't want to say too clearly in front of Luo Fengtang.

Since the relationship was destined to break down sooner or later, it's time to change your mindset. Women can no longer be love-struck and place their entire future happiness on a faithless man. Women must live for themselves.

We should strive to obtain the best resources for the children we give birth to.

In the long second half of life, make peace with yourself, understand yourself, transcend yourself, and find joy in yourself!
“Qing’er, you’re right. Things have come to this point, and there’s no way to turn back now. Xiao Hua’s baby needs to be born healthy!” Luo Fengtang added.

Yang Ruoqing turned to look at Luo Fengtang: "Our people should continue to keep an eye on Xiao An's affairs in Changhuaizhou, and report back on any progress."

Luo Fengtang nodded, "Okay, whatever you say, I'll take care of the arrangements!"

Yang Ruoqing added, "Also, try to keep it from Xiaohua as much as possible. We can't let it affect her pregnancy. The best way is... to keep her in the village and not let her go back to Changhuaizhou until the baby is born. Otherwise, she might accidentally find out something, and the emotional fluctuations could be bad for the mother and the fetus. I don't want to imagine the consequences!"

However, Luo Fengtang did not immediately agree to Yang Ruoqing's suggestion.

“I think it’s best if we don’t forcefully intervene in this matter. We can persuade her to stay home and rest during her pregnancy, since her elders are around and can provide better care,” Luo Fengtang analyzed. “But in the end, the decision should be left to her.”

"Firstly, she's pregnant and probably wants to share the good news with Da'an. Secondly, she can't let go of Feng'er."

"Finally, we shouldn't forcefully intervene or try to keep her here. If things come to light, Xiaohua might not think we were protecting her and her child; she might even blame us. If we hadn't forced her to stay, she would have discovered Da'an's affair sooner, instead of being kept in the dark until after giving birth..."

Yang Ruoqing's expression turned solemn, and a hint of seriousness flashed in her eyes.

"I must say, Tang Ya Zi, your last guess is very much in line with human nature, we have to consider it!" she said.

It's true that she and Xiaohua have a good relationship, but no matter how good the relationship is, everyone is still a different individual with their own thoughts.

Yang Ruoqing could offer advice, but she couldn't make the decision for Xiaohua. The reason she offered advice was because of their sisterly bond and out of concern.

The reason Yang Ruoqing gave the decision-making power to Xiaohua herself was that she didn't need to interfere with other people's fates and scripts, and tried to avoid getting involved in this incident.

……

Yang Huazhong arrived at the Luo family's house next door before noon that day, and found Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang.

"Qing'er, have you heard the good news that Xiaohua is pregnant?"

"Dad, it's not just hearsay; I was there at the time!"

Yang Ruoqing really suspected that her father, Yang Huazhong, was so overjoyed by the news that he had lost his mind!

Not to mention that she was there at the time, even the doctor who diagnosed Xiaohua was someone she asked Fuwa to ask Luo Fengtang for help, and Luo Fengtang brought the doctor over directly!
Yang Ruoqing carried Xiaohua to the rocking chair, covered her with a blanket, and arranged everything properly. She and Luo Fengtang only returned after Xiaohua woke up.
Now it's become 'You've heard about it too?'

Yang Huazhong was stunned for a moment, and then realized how inappropriate his words had been.

He chuckled twice and quickly corrected himself, saying, "I was so busy and excited this morning that I was completely overwhelmed. Yes, yes, your mother and Lian'er both told me that it was lucky you were there. You fainted on the spot, which scared everyone."

After saying that, Yang Huazhong glanced at Luo Fengtang next to him and continued, "It's all thanks to Tangyazi for bringing Doctor Gu over in time. You two deserve the most credit, and I'm so grateful to you!"

Luo Fengtang smiled modestly and waved his hand, "Father-in-law, you flatter me. I didn't help much. At the time, your main room was in complete chaos, and it was Qing'er who took charge of things."

Yang Huazhong nodded repeatedly, then turned his gaze back to Yang Ruoqing. Just as he was about to speak, Yang Ruoqing raised her hand to stop him.

"Dad, let's skip the formalities. I'm tired of them," she said. "Just tell us. You rushed over here, what do you need our help with?"

Yang Huazhong's smile became somewhat awkward. "Qing'er, that can't be called just being polite; it's what your father said from the bottom of his heart!"

After finishing breakfast this morning, he wiped his mouth and went to the fields to inspect the land with Yang Yongjin. Although the land was now being managed by Yang Yongjin, Yang Huazhong himself was a restless person.

Especially now that spring is here and the flowers are blooming, if he stays at home every day like it's the dead of winter, wandering around the house, he'll get sick from being cooped up.

He was in the fields when Mrs. Sun brought Fuwa and Niu Niu to find him and tell him about it.

He was really surprised, delighted and scared at the time. You know, if there was no one around at the time, or if he had fainted outside, by a pond or ditch, what would have happened?

"Qing'er, I want you to send a letter home to Da'an and tell him the good news so he can be happy too!" Yang Huazhong rubbed his hands together; his palms were covered in calluses, and his smile was that of a simple, honest old farmer.

The arrival of a new member is a major and joyous event for a family!

"Okay, I'll write it down in a bit." Yang Ruoqing readily agreed. "Besides sharing the good news, is there anything else you want to say?"

Yang Huazhong thought for a moment and said, "He sent a letter home before, saying that during the Qingming Festival, he would either send someone back to pick up Xiaohua and her two children to Changhuaizhou, or have Xiao An escort them. Now that Xiaohua is pregnant, the plan has changed."

"Hmm, what's the change?" Yang Ruoqing asked.

“Just tell him in the letter that you can’t go during the Qingming Festival, and you have to wait at least three months,” he said.

It's mid-February now, and I'm a little over a month pregnant, so it will be... mid-April.

"Mid-April is almost the Dragon Boat Festival!" Yang Ruoqing remarked.

Yang Huazhong immediately said, "Then you might as well tell Da'an that it's not too late to leave after the Dragon Boat Festival!"

"Okay, I will write everything Father told me to do in the letter."

Luo Fengtang escorted Yang Huazhong to the gate of the courtyard. When he turned back to his bedroom, he saw that letter paper had already been spread out on the desk, and Yang Ruoqing had begun to write.

"Tang Ya Zi, I've finished writing it right away. Let the ink and brush dry a little while, and then you can arrange for someone to send the letter out today."

Yang Ruoqing, pen in hand, said without looking up.

“Okay, Da’an will receive the letter from home after breakfast tomorrow,” Luo Fengtang said.

Yang Ruoqing finished writing very quickly. It was a thin sheet of paper, quite different from the thick five or six sheets she usually wrote!

Luo Fengtang raised an eyebrow but said nothing.

He understood his Qing'er; he knew she was disappointed and furious with her younger brother, so she didn't want to say anything more to him.

In the past, a letter home would never be put down without five or six pages. It seemed that every little thing was worth mentioning, and every detail was worth a word of advice.

That was genuine concern from the bottom of his heart. Unfortunately, his brother-in-law's actions crossed Qing'er's bottom line and displeased her. Luo Fengtang had a premonition that Da'an would never receive the same treatment as before.