Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 421 - 234 Foreigner_1

Chapter 421: Chapter 234 Foreigner_1

On the second day of the twelfth lunar month, Huang Tie and Qian Xiaoyu were married. Both had weathered hardships with the Qian family’s third wife, so naturally, their affection for their masters was much stronger.

The day before, Qian Sangui had rewarded them with fifty taels of silver, and every master had given them a wedding gift. Both, along with Qian Hua and his wife who had already rushed back from the county town, gratefully kowtowed to their masters.

The wedding was extremely lively. Since Huang Tie was now in charge of the production at Guiyuan’s Moonlit Lotus Pond and was Qian Sangui’s absolute confidant, and because Qian Xiaoyu’s father Qian Hua was the head of Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop, not only the family’s servants, workers, and villagers with good relations came to eat at the wedding feast, but also many prominent families from the county, including Shopkeeper Cui’s family, Qian Mandie and her husband, and young Doctor Zhang. All the masters, except for Qian Sangui, also went to the feast to show their respect.

After the wedding, Qian Xiaoyu continued to work at Wangjiang Building as a housekeeper, known as either Mrs. Huang or Sister-in-law Huang. Her replacement was a girl named Chen Yu, newly acquired two months ago, fair and clever, who had just turned twelve and started working at Wangjiang Building following Qian Xiaoyu.

On the morning of the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the sun shone brightly. Although the sunlight was not very warm, its bright smile made people feel very comfortable.

At the Si Hour, Qian Yixiu finished her classes and left Linhe Garden. As she entered through the Moon Gate, she could faintly see Sister-in-law Huang, who now wore a married woman’s hairstyle, supporting Cheng Yue who stood in front of Wangjiang Building looking expectant. Her little mother was waiting for her to finish school to accompany her on a walk in Hexi Garden, with Chen Yu by her side holding a cloak.

Cheng Yue’s belly was already very big. She touched her belly with one hand and supported her waist with the other. Suddenly, she looked down at her belly and joyfully said to Sister-in-law Huang, "It moved, the baby moved again."

The expression of joy made her plump face even more vibrant and beautiful. Since Qian Manjiang had gone to the border, Cheng Yue had truly been sad for a few days. But after being consoled by her family, she gradually calmed down. Knowing she was carrying twins, she was quite capable. Brother Jiang would certainly be especially happy to hear the news. For the sake of the children, she had to take good care of herself and give birth safely, waiting for Brother Jiang to come back and praise her.

Qian Yixiu looked at her little mother’s swollen belly; she had been pregnant for seven months now. In her previous life, she had heard that women carrying twins were prone to preterm labor. Childbirth in this era was like taking a walk through the gates of Hell, and the risk increased with twins. Although they frequently asked doctors and midwives to come to their home to check Cheng Yue’s pulse or feel her belly, she was still not at ease.

Qian Yixiu had a brainwave and thought of Doctor Du from Sanxian Town. She might as well spend more silver to have Doctor Du stay at their house. With this experienced gynecologist present, they could be much more reassured.

Qian Yixiu felt this was an excellent idea, so she went to Cheng Yue and said that she had to visit her aunt because of an errand, asking Sister-in-law Huang to accompany her for the walk. Although Cheng Yue was somewhat disappointed, she pouted and agreed.

Qian Yixiu praised her, "Mother is so good," and touched her belly, saying, "The little brother in the future must be obedient too and be as good as Mother."

Cheng Yue pursed her lips and smiled, slowly heading towards Hexi Garden with Sister-in-law Huang’s support.

Qian Yixiu went back to her room to put away her school supplies, then went to the main courtyard to discuss with Grandfather Sangui and Grandma Wu. After hearing this idea, the couple of Qian Sangui also thought it was good, but they did not know whether Doctor Du would be willing, as the New Year was approaching.

Qian Yixiu said, "Then we should offer more silver to persuade her. I will go to my aunt’s house now, and ask my uncle to go to Sanxian Town to invite Doctor Du."

Qian Sangui asked Lady Wu to bring fifty taels of silver, ten yards of silk, and ten pounds of pastries and sweets for Qian Yixiu, saying, "Tell Doctor Du that this silver is just an advance, and after the baby is safely born, we will give her another fifty taels."

Qian Yixiu pocketed the silver note and set off towards Darong Village with Bai Zhu and Zi Zhu, who carried many things on their backs.

Upon entering the village, she saw many villagers gathered in groups of five or three, talking, and many wiping tears. She then remembered that today was the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the day the strong men were to leave.

Like many years before, the able-bodied men were led by the village headman to assemble at the county seat first, then proceed to train at Xizhou Mansion.

It seemed like the people had just sent off the men.

Seeing these sad and tearful people, Qian Yixiu remembered the sorrowful scene of her family sending off her little father for conscription years ago. Of the thirty-something men who left the village that year, only eight returned, and some were maimed.