The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 242

Having a baby during the warm spring months is different from other women's experiences.

There's no rush to eat highly nutritious foods when spring arrives.

"I've always been in good health, and I eat whatever I normally do."

Although a wet nurse was hired, Chunnuan also breastfed and decided to take a dose of medication to stop lactation three months later.

As a doctor, she understands that breastfeeding has many benefits for women.

Chunnuan meticulously recorded every little detail, so that there would be records to refer to, and only those who have experienced it have the right to speak.

If you're in good health, you don't need to take excessive supplements. Just eat a mix of whole grains and refined grains, and you don't need to stay in bed all the time. Moderate movement is good for your recovery.

Zhu Lingling was quite shocked when she visited Chun Nuan.

"Second sister, how did you do that?"

It's incredible.

Although she ate poorly when she was pregnant with Yang Ge'er, she still gained a lot of weight.

After giving birth, her waistline increased significantly, and even now her body is not as healthy as it was when she was a young woman.

But Chunnuan is different; she gave birth less than half a month ago, yet she's still like she wasn't pregnant at all.

He was in good spirits and had a rosy complexion.

It's truly something to envy.

“Our young mistress spends very little time in bed. She gets up and walks around for the time it takes to burn an incense stick every hour. She also eats a balanced diet and even eats whole grains.”

Bai Zhi has the right to speak on this matter; she feels that the young mistress did not treat her as a woman in labor.

The rhythm of life is the same before and after pregnancy.

"Second sister really knows how to take care of herself."

Zhu Lingling felt once again that learning music, chess, calligraphy and painting back then was completely useless. It was not as good as Chunnuan learning medical skills, which could cure diseases and save lives. When there was no other way, she could earn money and survive by using her medical skills.

Therefore, it's true that having more skills is never a bad thing.

When the baby was brought out, Zhu Lingling was filled with envy.

"Didn't they say he only weighed a little over six pounds at birth?"

In just half a month, she has grown chubby, and her little hands are like lotus root segments. Zhu Lingling can't help but hold them and loves them.

“The boy eats and sleeps well, and the wet nurse and Nuannuan are both feeding him,” Bai Zhi said. “Our boy is truly blessed.”

"What's your name, sir?"

Zhu Lingling wanted to hug him, but suddenly realized that after several years, she felt a little rusty when hugging a child.

The wet nurse quickly wrapped the boy in a small cotton quilt and placed him in her hands.

"Zhao Yongchang." Chunnuan thought the name was really not good, but there was nothing she could do: "The name was given by the child's grandfather, and his nickname is Yuanyuan."

In the Zhao family genealogy, this generation belongs to the "Yong" generation.

Chang means prosperity, flourishing and thriving.

Because the child's illness occurred on the same day that his second uncle set off for the capital to take the imperial examination, Zhao Chengxun thought it must be a good omen, so he named his grandson Zhao Yongchang.

"Yuanyuan?"

"Yes, it means 'complete and perfect'." Chunnuan chose the nickname herself. Really, she couldn't just call her son Achang, could she?
"The meaning is quite good."

Chunnuan chatted with Zhu Lingling.

“Recently, matchmakers have been coming to the door, and my mother, second aunt, and third aunt have been quite busy.”

Zhu Lingling also brought a mission with her: the Zhou family came to propose marriage, wanting to marry Chun Shu.

"Zhou family?"

"It's Mrs. Zhao's maternal family, the Zhou family. Mother asked around and found out that he is the second son of the eldest son's family and the fourth son in the clan."

Mrs. Zhao, née Zhou, was from the second branch of the family, and Chunnuan from the first branch wasn't familiar with her. "Sister-in-law, please wait a moment, I'll go ask Mother right away."

In any case, Zhou is a very kind person and would never lie.

When Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Zhou saw Zhu Lingling arrive, they exchanged a few pleasantries and then deliberately left some space for the two women to chat.

I didn't expect them to invite me again; I wonder what it's about.

"Are you talking about Zhou Qinglin, the fourth son of the eldest branch of the Zhou family?"

"That seems to be the name."

Zhu Lingling couldn't remember very clearly either, mainly because the matchmaker kept calling him "Young Master Zhou," and that was the only title she remembered.

"The first wife is quite good." Madam Zhou nodded. "The first wife, Madam Yu, has a good personality; she's well-educated and reasonable, not the kind of person who's sharp-tongued and mean. However..."

It seems there's still a problem.

“The Zhou family is not like the Zhao family. The Zhou family has a large population, and almost all of them have concubines or maids.”

Zhou Shi still wanted to tell Zhu Lingling this, after all, neither the Zhao family nor the Xiao family had a precedent of taking concubines. She was afraid that the girl from the Xiao family might not be able to bear the grievances, and that she would only discover this problem after entering the Zhou family. Wouldn't it be too late to regret it then?

"Zhou Qinglin studied in a private school for a few years and even took the imperial examination to become a scholar, but he failed. Later, he followed a wealthy man and traveled all over the country doing various jobs."

I don't have any other skills, but I can support my family.

"The young man is good-looking and generally has no major flaws."

"Thank you for informing me, Mrs. Zhao."

"No need to thank me, we're all relatives." Madam Zhou said, "Marriage between two families is naturally meant to strengthen ties, not to make us enemies. Some things are better left unsaid than discussed later, which is more troublesome than finding out later."

"That's the truth."

Zhu Lingling had no idea what Chun Shu was thinking.

Anyway, she understood it very well. In the capital, which wealthy family doesn't have some soot at the bottom of their pot? Very few men can avoid taking concubines.

Upon hearing the news at the Zhao family's house, he returned to the Xiao family and told his mother-in-law, Madam Xu, everything without missing a word.

"Shu'er, did you hear that? Your sister-in-law found out some information. Do you think we should talk again?"

Madam Xu was also quite helpless. Chun Shu and Chun Yan were now of marriageable age, but in Changzhou, they were simply not good enough for either of them.

Finding a suitable son-in-law is a task that truly requires searching far and wide.

Of all the families that have come to propose marriage so far, the Zhou family is considered very sincere.

Moreover, the Zhou family was considered a prominent family in Changzhou.

"Mother, can I see people?"

Chun Shu thought, no matter what, let's meet him and see what he looks like.

Furthermore, she wanted to exchange a few words and find out more about the situation, as she didn't want to be forced into an arranged marriage.

"Then I can only ask Nuannuan for help."

It is inappropriate for unmarried men and women to meet in private, but with Chunnuan at the Zhao family home, it should be possible to arrange it with Mrs. Zhou's help.

Upon receiving news of Xu's situation, Chunnuan asked her mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhao, for help.

“No problem. When you are one month old, I will ask the First Madam to bring Zhou Qinglin over so that Miss Shu’er can meet him.”

"Thank you, mother."

"No need to thank me. Don't you call me Mother? It was just a small favor."

Zhou said, "To be honest, Zhou Qinglin is not bad. He is good-looking, has a good tongue, and can support his family."

The only problem is that he might take a concubine.

This is something many women cannot tolerate.

Back then, Xiao Chunyu refused to be divorced because her husband took a concubine.

Of course, she understood the reasons, but Zhou knew that it was not easy for any woman to get through this ordeal.