Chapter 61 - 061 Sudden Stomach Pain
Chapter 61: Chapter 061 Sudden Stomach Pain
Chapter 61 -061 Sudden Stomach Pain
“Alright, I understand now,” said an excited Li Xiancheng.
Bai Ruozhu pricked up her ears.
Li Xiancheng referred to this person as “my humble self,” indicating that he was also a government official and an officer of a higher rank than Li Xiancheng, even highly respected by Li Xiancheng.
While Bai Ruozhu was guessing the identity of her life-saver, Li Xiancheng turned his head and saw Bai Ruozhu, expressing his surprise: “Isn’t this Scholar Bai’s sister?” He then turned to look at Lin Ping’er and asked, “This must be Scholar Bai’s honorable wife, Lady Bai, correct?”
Bai Ruozhu hastily saluted Li Xiancheng, then introduced him to her mother: “Mother, this is our county’s upright official, Lord Li.”
Lin Ping’er promptly saluted Li Xiancheng, “This humble woman pays respect to Lord Li, thank you for helping clear my daughter’s false charges.”
Lord Li chuckled in approval.
A gleam of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
He thought to himself, the Bai Family truly deserves its reputation as an Agricultural and Scholarly Family; even their womenfolk follow etiquette meticulously while performing a simple greeting.
Lin Ping’er also noticed Lord Li’s appreciation and felt a surge of excitement.
She was grateful to her scholarly father-in-law.
She had endured many punishments during her first year after marrying into the Bai Family, even feeling highly dissatisfied with the Bai Family’s strict rules, thinking her father-in-law was merely putting on an act.
However, at present, standing before a government official with her daughter, she didn’t lose her composure or honor.
Not only did she maintain the Bai Family’s repute, but she also preserved her own honor.
Further, if in future her son could hold office, they, as a family, would never disgrace him.
For the first time, Lin Ping’er was grateful for the old man’s strict rules.
After greeting Lord Li, Bai Ruozhu respectfully bowed to the masked man and said, “This humble woman, Bai, is grateful for your life-saving grace!” After speaking, she solemnly bowed again.
With her pregnant belly, bowing wasn’t easy for her.
But at the moment, it wasn’t just for show.
She genuinely appreciated his help from the bottom of her heart.
Without his sudden appearance, she feared her chances of survival would have been slim.
The thought of the human traffickers’ vicious gazes made Bai Ruozhu shiver involuntarily.
“You need not thank me, I merely lent a helping hand.
Only in the future, only do what you can.
This is the first time I have seen someone with a bulging belly showing off,” the masked Jiang Yichun said coldly.
Bai Ruozhu took a deep breath; even so, she felt her face heat up.
His words were too harsh.
Of course, she knew she had been reckless today, but did he have to say so outright in front of so many people?
Moreover, his words were so unpleasant; she regretted thinking of him as a good man!
The gratitude that had just risen in Bai Ruozhu’s heart was instantly discounted.
Jiang Yichun’s image, which was already very high in her mind, once again lost ground, and in an instant, it went from a high score to a negative score.
As Bai Ruozhu was pondering how to respond, she heard someone rushing over sobbing.
“Rongrong, my Rongrong!” A woman was running over crying.
Judging from her looks, she was the mother of the kidnapped girl.
Unexpectedly, the abducted girl clung to her mother sobbing.
With a muddled voice, she said, “Mother, sob sob, Rongrong was so scared…”
Along with Rongrong’s mother came a peddler.
He fell on his knees before Lord Li and exclaimed: “Peasant Zhang Liliang thanks the lord for saving my daughter, I shall be eternally grateful!”
Lord Li hastened to assist Zhang Liliang, laughing heartily, “No need for such formalities.
You should really be thanking Lady Bai, who bravely cried out for help, as well as this gentleman…” He was about to introduce Jiang Yichun, who had saved Rongrong, when he heard Jiang Yichun snort indifferently.
He stopped mid-sentence.
He mentally cursed himself for his rashness.
Jiang Yichun’s real identity wasn’t something that just anyone could know about.
His mask existed for a reason, and only due to a slight mishap did he know who Jiang Yichun really was, which had brought him considerable benefits.
Rongrong’s parents promptly knelt to Bai Ruozhu, which made her uncomfortable.
She quickly attempted to help them up, but they refused to stand.
As Bai Ruozhu tried to help Rongrong’s mother, suddenly, she froze, clutching her belly, her face grimacing in pain.
Lin Ping’er was the first to react.
She quickly supported her daughter and anxiously asked, “Ruozhu, are you okay?
Is your stomach hurting?”
Bai Ruozhu furrowed her eyebrows.
She wanted to appear normal, but her expression betrayed her a little.
Once her mother spoke, everyone’s attention was on her, making it even harder for her to pretend that nothing was wrong.
Actually, her stomach did hurt.
It might have resulted from the scare a little while ago, combined with being upset by Jiang Yichun.
So, she experienced some false labor contractions.
Her stomach became extremely tense and painful, but they were not actual labor pains.
“Ah?
Is the older sister about to give birth?” Rongrong’s mother exclaimed.
Upon hearing this, Lord Li quickly said, “Hurry!
Send Lady Bai to Fushou Hall to see the doctor.
This matter cannot be delayed.”
Lord Li promptly dispatched an officer to follow the pair.
Lin Ping’er quickly thanked Lord Li.
She couldn’t be bothered with formalities and immediately led Bai Ruozhu towards Fushou Hall.
“Mother, I’m okay.
I’m not about to give birth, probably got scared earlier,” Bai Ruozhu quickly attempted to reassure her mother.
Unfortunately, her mother didn’t listen.
Supporting her, she said, “Don’t speak anymore.
Whether there’s a problem or not, Doctor Hao must examine you.
Why would sudden pain be a good thing?”
While false labor contractions were indeed not a good thing, if she rested and conditioned well, she would be fine.
Bai Ruozhu herself was studying medicine, so she knew how to handle such a situation well.
However, at this time, her words didn’t hold much persuasive power and she saw no point in explaining further, fearing it would be a waste of breath.
As Bai Ruozhu and her mother got further away, Zhang and his wife finally regained their senses.
Zhang’s wife, wiping her tears, said, “Lady Bai is a good person!
She almost got into trouble while saving our Rongrong.
We cannot forget this favor in our lifetime!”
Zhang Liliang readily agreed, “Yes, we can’t forget this in our lifetime.”
Jiang Yichun watched Bai Ruozhu’s retreating figure.
He couldn’t understand why she wasn’t nervous at all.
It seemed as if she was certain that she was fine.
Could it be that she was studying medicine?
Bai Ruozhu was assisted into Fushou Hall.
Seeing her, Hao Baishuang couldn’t help but frown.
Annoyed, she said, “I just praised your healthy complexion, and now you’re back so soon?
You’re too careless!”
Lin Ping’er worried that Hao Baishuang was upset, so she quickly apologized with a smile: “Doctor Hao, don’t be angry.
It’s my daughter’s carelessness.
She is having stomach pain now.
Could you please check her?
Thank you.”
Hao Baishuang glanced at the officer who had followed them in and asked, “What happened?”
The officer was a sharp man.
He quickly explained that he was sent by Lord Li and recounted Bai Ruozhu’s heroism in rescuing the abducted child.
He had a skillful way with words which brought the story to life, even Bai Ruozhu felt her image had instantly become grand.
Hao Baishuang didn’t comment.
She just picked up a silver needle and started to perform acupuncture on Bai Ruozhu.
After only a few needle insertions, Bai Ruozhu felt her false labor contractions cease.