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Chapter 865: Chapter 868 Preparing for Pregnancy Is Very Important
"Having a child is a matter of fate. Don’t worry about the Embroidery Room; I’ve held your place for you. You can continue after giving birth. But I think you should take care of your health. Your constitution isn’t strong, so you need to nurture it carefully. And tell Erhu not to drink alcohol. You need a regular lifestyle and plenty of exercise, which will make for a healthier baby."
Qiao Duo’er also mentioned something about preparing for pregnancy, a concept that was foreign to the people of ancient times.
They truly did not understand that drinking alcohol and smoking could potentially result in fetal deformities; they just went ahead with having the baby once it was conceived.
Even with all those bad habits, the chances of deformities occurring were still quite small.
But, should it occur, it would be an utter misfortune for the family involved.
If it was serious, it could even affect the happiness of several generations.
To prevent any chances of that happening, it was better to prepare seriously for pregnancy.
"Erhu needs to take care as well?" Chao Lian found it odd.
It made sense to her that she should take care of her body since the child was growing inside her.
People in the village would say that crops can only grow well if the soil is fertile, and the same principle applied to having children.
But what did this have to do with Erhu?
"Having a baby is a matter for both, so both have to be in good condition. If Erhu’s seed isn’t of good quality, how can the baby be healthy?"
Qiao Duo’er explained in terms that were straightforward and easy to understand, which unsettled Chao Lian a bit.
This...was so embarrassing.
Chao Lian’s face turned a deep red, but she still made a mental note of what Duo’er had said.
As long as it was for the sake of the child, she had no reason to refuse.
She and Erhu had both come from hard times and wanted to give their child a better life. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
Qiao Duo’er spoke lightly, "I have a few prepared medicines at home; you can take some for Erhu to drink when you have time."
"No, medicine is a valuable thing; I can’t just take it," Chao Lian hurriedly objected, it had always been Duo’er helping her, how could she take more without feeling ashamed?
Qiao Duo’er preempted her, silencing Chao Lian’s protests.
"Don’t talk to me about money; talking about money hurts feelings. If you really want to thank me, just cook me a big table of delicious food when it’s your turn to rest."
If it had been earlier, she would have preferred clear transactions, but now she valued the emotional connections between people even more.
Chao Lian no longer refused, "But you have to tell me what you want to eat in advance. I want to make sure you’re fully satisfied."
She got two days off each month from the Embroidery Room, and cooking a meal was a piece of cake for her.
Qiao Duo’er readily agreed, having never turned down good food.
Seeing how deeply embarrassed Chao Lian seemed, Qiao Duo’er tactfully took her leave.
After exiting the Embroidery Room, Qiao Duo’er suddenly remembered there was something else she hadn’t done yet.
Now that Qin Longyun had arranged for someone to help her find a shop and Tan Zhenghong was on the lookout for a suitable Shopkeeper, she should use this time to start planning for the school.
So, Qiao Duo’er said to Almond, "You go back first and check on the two donkeys, I’ll make another trip to the Tie Family."
"I’ll take you there."
Almond insisted; she wouldn’t be at ease unless she saw Qiao Duo to her destination.
As for the two donkeys at home, they were now secretly competing with each other, racing every day to see who was faster; they didn’t need anyone to look after them.
Qiao Duo’er could only agree. It was only after she had entered the gates of the Tie Family that Almond turned back home.
The old lady was in good spirits today and was sitting in the backyard enjoying the coolness.
The backyard had shelter from the houses, shade from the big trees, and a gentle breeze, making it much cooler than other places.
As soon as she saw Qiao Duo’er come over, she was overjoyed. The old lady quickly beckoned, "Duo’er, come sit."
