Chapter 151: Yang Zhqing’s Parents Have Arrived

It was a pity she hadn’t noticed this problem. Or rather, although Zhu Yanyi had lived for many years, her level of scheming was still very pure and innocent. In this regard, she could never outsmart Yan Aohan.

Yan Aohan arrived at the Zhu family courtyard as usual. He casually observed the new house. The view seemed much more open. Although such a house meant little to Yan Aohan, it was far better than the mud-walled hut he had glanced at before.

Xie Xinlian saw Yan Aohan return with Zhu Yanyi and smiled. "When did you arrive, Aohan? Where are you staying now?"

Yan Aohan faced Xie Xinlian. He couldn’t smile warmly, but his expression softened slightly, much better than his usual icy demeanor. "I arrived a few days ago, accompanying a friend to seek medical help. I am staying at Elder Yao’s place now." He answered one by one, feeling like a completely different person from the one who had just schemed against Zhu Yanyi.

Zhu Yanyi got off the cart and carried her medical box over. "Mom, I came back to check your pulse. I need to return to Grandpa Yao’s place later, so let me check your pulse first."

Xie Xinlian did not refuse. She sat down in a nearby spot and let Zhu Yanyi check her pulse. "It’s good that my own daughter learned medicine. I don’t have to worry about my health." This was true. Since Zhu Yanyi became the Buddha of Medicine, under her careful care, Xie Xinlian’s health was excellent. Even during her morning sickness, she felt very comfortable.

After checking the pulse, Zhu Yanyi withdrew her hand. "The baby in your belly is very healthy. The birth date can be determined between the sixth and tenth of the eighth lunar month. Unless there are special reasons, this date won’t change. If possible, I think Mom should go to the hospital early to stay."

"No need. Staying in the hospital costs money." Xie Xinlian couldn’t bear to spend money. Although the family had some savings, she still hated spending it.

Zhu Yanyi said, "Then how about you go to the hospital on the fifth? Money is earned to be spent where it matters most. Besides, Sister and I were born at home, and our bodies weren’t very strong at first. We only recovered slowly later. Now that the family has the means, why not go to the hospital? At least the hospital is cleaner than home."

Hearing Zhu Yanyi’s words, Xie Xinlian was tempted. Back then, due to poor living conditions, both daughters were born in the thatched hut. When Zhu Yanyi was born, it was at least the third lunar month, with spring flowers blooming. However, she was premature, which made her body weak. When Zhu Yanli was born, it was the seventh lunar month. The mud hut was hot and stuffy. As a result, Zhu Yanli fell ill seven days after birth. Qi Qiaohao had to carry the child and walk to an old traditional Chinese doctor in the neighboring Zhou Town who specialized in children’s illnesses. That walk was fifteen kilometers one way, thirty kilometers round trip. Thinking of those past years, Xie Xinlian felt a heart full of bitterness.

"Let’s discuss this with your father when he comes back." For the sake of the child, she thought giving birth in the hospital this time was acceptable.

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "As long as you talk to Dad, she will definitely agree. She agrees to anything that is good for us."

Xie Xinlian poked Zhu Yanyi’s nose. "You are so good with words. Come back after dinner." With both Zhu Yanli and Zhu Yanyi away, Xie Xinlian sometimes missed her two children very much.