EBE Chapter 116 Jing Zhuo is pregnant
Chapter 116 Jing Zhuo is pregnant
Yazhou City.
Jing Zhuo received a letter from Jiang Nianwei and learned that she was preparing to return to the capital and would not be able to come back for a long time, but a team of people had been sent to protect their safety.
The letter described everything that had happened in the past few days. Jing Zhuo was deeply moved and sighed helplessly: "More and more things have happened in Yazhou City recently."
In recent days, she seemed to be feeling unwell, had no appetite, and felt nauseous and retching from time to time.
Besides, she hasn't had her period for two months. Could it be that she is really pregnant?
Then he shook his head, saying that this should be impossible, after all, she drank contraceptive soup afterwards.
If Nianwei was by her side, she would definitely be able to help her find out what was wrong, and she wouldn't have to hide it like this.
Jing Zhuo could only find some free time to go to the pharmacy, but found that someone was making trouble in front of the pharmacy.
"My wife clearly prescribed tonic medicine here, but after she went back home, she started having abdominal pains and is now lying in bed unable to get up! You must pay me!"
The shop assistant said, "There are so many people coming and going in our shop every day. Who knows if you are here to cause trouble on purpose?"
The man was in a dilemma, but when he saw Jing Zhuo, his eyes suddenly lit up, "This young man was here last time, and he can testify that I did come here to get medicine."
The last time Jing Zhuo came here to buy medicine, she did meet this man, but the man bought tonic medicine, while she bought contraceptive soup.
If the wrong medicine was prescribed, then it is possible that she could be pregnant.
Jing Zhuo testified and accused, "You said your shop was busy. Is it possible that you really made a mistake in the prescription? The prescription I took back was ineffective. If so, how will you be held responsible if I get sick from taking it?"
The man heard this, not only did he not show any fear, but he straightened his back and said, "Even if there is a mistake, so what? No one has died! If you insist on pestering me, you will suffer the consequences. Don't blame me for not reminding you then!"
Jing Zhuo was very angry. If she took the wrong medicine, it would ruin her plans!
The other party had clearly prescribed a tonic medicine, and now that she had drunk the contraceptive soup, her body would definitely be affected. The pharmacy did not think about how to deal with the situation, but actually threatened her with words.
Suddenly, they remembered that the pharmacies in this city have been monopolized by Uncle Li Kun in recent days. With the support of the Li family, they are naturally fearless.
Seeing that the man next to her was even more excited than her, and was about to step forward to argue with him, Jing Zhuo stopped him and advised him gently: "Don't try to get the skin of a tiger. It's not wise to confront it head-on. The power of you and me is not enough to shake this deeply rooted tree of power."
The profits from medicinal materials have been a source of huge profits since ancient times. How can people be free from illness if they eat all kinds of grains?
The Li Kun family, relying on their strong power, has firmly grasped the lifeline of the people in this city - the medicinal materials business.
"But……"
Seeing the man so angry, Jing Zhuo understood, so he pulled him aside and gave him a silver ingot, "Brother, I hope you can put aside your anger for the time being and find good medicine for your wife. Remember that fighting over personal feelings is not a long-term solution. Your wife's health is the most important thing."
Upon hearing this, the man's eyes flashed with gratitude, but he could not hide the indignation in his chest. "Brother, I will always remember your kindness... But, this is so unfair, how can I swallow this anger!"
Jing Zhuo sighed softly, his tone gentle but full of meaning: "Things in the world often follow a cycle of cause and effect. Those who do evil will eventually suffer the consequences. Right now, your wife's health is the most important thing. Why not take a step back and find another skilled doctor to treat your wife carefully? That would be the best solution."
"Ah." The man also knew that he didn't have the strength, so he could only swallow his bitterness and bowed politely to him, "Thank you."
Jing Zhuo went back, changed into women's clothes, put on a veil, and went to see a doctor.
As she expected, she was really pregnant. This news was like a bolt from the blue, and it hit her hard.
But soon, she regained her composure and began to think carefully about her future plans.
In modern times, she had the idea of going abroad for artificial insemination, and now this idea has come true.
Anyway, the child’s biological father doesn’t know about this and his genes are pretty good, so it’s better to keep the child.
She touched her belly. It was still early in her pregnancy so she could still hide it, but how would she explain these things after her belly got bigger?
Besides, she has a lot of things to do on weekdays, and she doesn't know who to discuss this matter with except Jiang Nianwei.
I could only write a letter to inform Nianwei of her current condition.
As the power of the Li family gradually expanded, they gradually became the local tyrant. Even the prefect had to give them some power. If she didn't still need to make use of her value, Li Kun probably wouldn't be so polite to her.
She could also vaguely feel that Li Kun and his father seemed to be planning something.
The Yazhou port is gradually opening up, and the number of merchant ships trading is increasing. There is no way they will let go of such a good opportunity... and they will soon set their sights on this sweet piece of cake.
Jing Zhuo was about to rush back to the villa when he happened to meet Jing Qiudie and Jiang Siyu visiting.
When his eyes lightly swept across Jing Qiudie's slightly surprised eyes, he realized that he was dressed in women's clothes and appeared so abruptly in front of his relatives and friends.
"Zhuo'er, I never thought that you would look so elegant and refined in women's clothing."
Jiang Siyu took her hand and couldn't help but admire: "Cousin, if I were a man, I would definitely be moved."
"Aunt, cousin, please stop teasing me. You came at the right time today. Nianwei just happened to have a letter for me to pass on to you."
When Jiang Siyu heard this, a glimmer of expectation flashed in her eyes. She hurriedly took the letter and read it carefully. After she finished reading it, a hint of loss quietly rose to her brows.
"Sister mentioned in the letter that there are still some things to deal with, and her return date may be delayed. She asked me to take good care of my parents. If there are any changes, I need to respond calmly and deal with them first. I can also contact the head of the water fort, Zong Yan, to help deal with it."
"Well, since Nianwei is fine, this is a good thing."
Jing Qiudie had just discovered that when Jing Zhuo came back, he was carrying some medicine.
She enthusiastically took out a basket containing fresh fruits she had picked. "Madame Liu mentioned privately that you seemed to be a little unwell recently, which made me very worried. So I specially picked these plump and juicy fruits, as well as these jars of homemade pickled plums. They are a mixture of sour and sweet, and can whet your appetite."
Looking at the pickled plums in the basket, Jing Zhuo couldn't help but drool.
"The fruit is ripe, and it's time to arrange for shipping."
Jing Qiudie said with a smile: "You don't have to worry about these. The merchants who will purchase the goods have all been arranged. You can just rest assured and take good care of yourself."
She looked at Jing Zhuo's slightly thin figure carefully, and couldn't help but feel distressed. "Although Yazhou's business is big, it also puts pressure on you. If there is really something that you can't handle alone, don't be polite."
Jing Zhuo did feel a little overwhelmed as she had to help Li Kun with other things during the day.
Jiang Siyu said quickly, "The island isn't too busy, cousin, why don't you stay with me and mother for a while."
"This……"
Jing Qiudie held her hand and said, "With Nianwei not here, these burdens cannot be placed entirely on you. We should share them."
Jing Zhuo felt warm in her heart and wanted to hold on alone, but she didn't expect that people around her had already noticed her abnormality.
"In that case, I will not refuse any more. I will trouble my aunt and cousin to take care of the trivial matters in the future."
Jiang Siyu learned quickly, and the workshop business in Yazhou area was handed over to her.
At first she found it novel, but after a few days she found that these tasks were tedious and boring, and she remembered something her father had said to her, that she was smart but too impetuous.
Thinking of this, she endured it. She should learn from her two sisters.
Doing business is like sailing in a sea of books. As long as you master the tricks, you will never feel bored.
The first time she stepped into the cosmetics workshop, she discovered that it was different from the glass workshop.
There are only women here. The atmosphere in the workshop is busy yet harmonious. Every process is in order, and the women's laughter and conversations are intertwined.
Upon learning that she was Jiang Nianwei's sister, everyone looked at her in a friendly manner, spoke with tenderness and respect, and cooperated with her very well.
"Miss Jiang has helped us a lot. Miss Jiang must be a kind-hearted person like your sister."
"Miss Jiang, these are freshly picked vegetables from the field. Take them back!"
"Miss Jiang, I have something good here too. Look, this is a scented sachet made from dried flowers that I personally dried. I hope the fragrance will accompany you, and bring you fragrance every day and peace every year."
"Thank you for your kindness."
At this moment, Jiang Siyu finally understood the significance of her sister's creation of these workshops. They promoted the development of these poor and backward areas and enabled these women to have a skill to support their families.
After that day, she often came to the workshop and soon became friends with these women.
These women are all from neighboring villages. In the past, the rice jars in their homes were often empty, and they had to rely on the men in their families for their livelihoods. But now, they not only have rice to eat, but also earn enough money to support their families.
There are also special places to help take care of children, so they don’t have to worry about taking care of their children.
One day, Jiang Siyu heard a commotion coming from the door. She looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of people gathered in front of the workshop. A man was spitting and speaking fiercely, "What a shameless whore, you have brought shame to our family. How can I tolerate my wife showing off in public, let alone relying on you to support the family? Go home immediately and don't embarrass yourself again!"
A woman who was grinding pearl powder showed an embarrassed expression on her face, but soon returned to normal, "Miss Jiang, please don't be so polite, my man doesn't speak very well."
Jiang Siyu had long noticed that bruises often appeared on Mrs. Rong's arms, and her husband's current condition further confirmed her guess.
"Mrs. Rong, come here first. I have something to talk to you about."
Hearing her heavy tone, Mrs. Rong followed her silently and knelt down in front of her. "Miss Jiang, please don't chase me away. Our whole family depends on this job for a living. My husband is really too much and his behavior is inappropriate, but...but I have no choice. Even if he beats me to death, I have to continue working here!"
"Mrs. Rong, please stand up. I don't mean to blame you, but your man beats you all day long, and your body can't take it. This is not a long-term solution. Can you tell me why he does this?"
Hearing this, Mrs. Rong's eyes welled up with tears. She stroked her wet cheeks with both hands and looked embarrassed: "Young lady, perhaps you have never heard of the matter of 'pawning a wife'?"
Jiang Siyu frowned slightly and shook her head, "Pawning your wife?"
"In the past, my family was poor and my husband was lazy, so he pawned me off to give birth to children for other families."
Seeing the surprise on Jiang Siyu's face, she continued, "I really can't bear to talk about these shameful things, but then I thought, he can still face his own shame calmly, so why should I continue to cover it up? Two years ago, I was pawned once. For two hundred coins, I was forced to give birth to a child. That child is also my own flesh and blood, but after I was weaned, that family drove me out."
"Now, he wants to pawn me off again? I refused, so he came to cause trouble."
Jiang Siyu heard such a shocking thing for the first time, and couldn't help but frowned, "But... you can earn a few hundred coins a year in the workshop."
"Yes, if a daughter is born, only 200 coins will be given, but if a son is born, 500 coins will be given plus 200 coins of wedding money. He is just greedy for these."
Jiang Siyu's expression became increasingly gloomy, and a barely perceptible layer of frost formed between her brows.
In addition, the man was still making a lot of noise outside, so she called the guards: "Drive the tactless man outside the door out, and don't let him make a lot of noise here!"
Soon, two women in tight clothes and with agile figures walked in. Although they were women, they had physiques that were no less than men. In addition, due to long-term special training, they exuded an indescribable cold aura from head to toe. Even if they stood still, they were enough to inspire awe.
The two female guards pushed the door open without any hesitation, and instantly their cold eyes were fixed on the man outside the door who was still chattering.
The man took a few steps back involuntarily, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes. "You actually have thugs in your workshop. Do you want to drive me away? Are you guilty? I've told you that you are doing some dirty business!"
The female guard didn't waste any time. She just picked the man up and threw him out amid the jeers of the crowd.
"You guys! Just wait and see, bitch, if you have the guts, don't go home! As soon as you come back, I will make you pay for it! I'm going to report you to the authorities, you guys are a den of whoredom!"
Mrs. Rong watched her husband's back as he walked away. She felt no peace in her heart, but instead felt as if a lead cloud was pressing down on her head, becoming increasingly heavy. She sighed softly, and an indescribable sadness flashed in her eyes.
"Miss Jiang, I'd better leave here. I can't bring trouble to the workshop. This time, that useless guy pawned me to a wealthy family in the city. How can we ordinary people easily offend such a wealthy family?"
Jiang Siyu stopped her and said, "Anyway, there is a place to rest here. Don't leave the workshop yet. Stay here. I will find a way to deal with your problem."
Mrs. Rong's voice was choked with sobs, "Miss Jiang...thank you."
Mrs. Rong's two children rushed over and threw themselves into her arms. The mother and the children hugged each other and cried bitterly, "Mom, please don't go. Don't leave us."
Jiang Siyu thought about the books she had read, the things she had seen, and the words her elder sister had said to her, which made her more determined in her thoughts.
After returning, she told Jing Qiudie and Jing Zhuo about this matter, "I want to help her, mother, cousin, these days, I know the difficulties of women, and I understand your difficulties even more."
Jing Zhuo had only seen the term "pawning a wife" in books before. Now that it was really happening to him, he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. "I wonder which family Mrs. Rong was pawned to?"
"It seems to be the Ren family... I heard from Mrs. Rong that they are very wealthy."
There are not many wealthy families in Yazhou, and Jing Zhuo only knows one with the surname Ren, and that is Li Kun's uncle Ren Qi.