The next day, Gu Sui'er lay on the kang and never got up.
In fact, from this day on, she stopped eating and drinking.
Dad went to the town and asked the doctor. They said that he was already one month old and if he had another abortion, he might not be able to save his life. When my father found out about this, when he came back and told his mother, her face turned pale.
Finally, he sighed and said, "Take Sui'er to her aunt's house to hide. When she gives birth, bring this evil obstacle here, and we'll pretend it's nothing."
As spring turned to summer, Gu Sui'er's belly got bigger and bigger. Counting on her fingers, it was already five months since that happened.
Gu Sui'er didn't eat or drink at first, but later she couldn't help but her mother-in-law kept crying beside her, telling her about the past.
When Gu Sui'er was born, she was originally a very smart child. Later, when Sui'er's mother carried her on her back to pick wild vegetables in the mountains, she accidentally bumped into a stone, and she became dull from then on.
Gu Sui'er's mother thought that if Sui'er hadn't become stupid, maybe she wouldn't have encountered this kind of thing, and she wouldn't have ended up where she is today.
Gu Sui'er's mother cried for a while, and sometimes she cried and said that if Gu Sui'er was gone, she would not be able to live anymore.
Gu Sui'er couldn't bear her mother crying, and finally got up and opened her mouth to eat.
Gu Sui'er's parents now don't let Gu Sui'er work and only let her recuperate at home instead of going to Gu Sui'er's aunt's house. Now everyone in the village knows about this, so there is no point in hiding. It is better to stay at home, with parents taking care of you, and take good care of yourself.
At first, Liu Er came to talk to Gu Sui'er. Later, when she saw that everyone was talking about Gu Sui'er, Liu Er's wife scolded Liu Er again: "What do you think this is? If you try to get close to me, I'll damage your reputation! Why don't you hide now!"
After hearing this, A Liu stopped looking for Gu Sui'er.
There were other sisters in the village who also sympathized silently, but no one dared to talk to Gu Sui'er.
In the summer, under the shade of old trees, Gu Sui'er sat blankly on the front steps alone. Sometimes, she touches her belly.
In fact, she could feel that there was a little tadpole swimming around in her belly.
That little tadpole is an evil obstacle.
Gu Sui'er felt disgusted with this little tadpole at first, but later on, the little tadpole always moved, as if it had touched the tenderest part of Gu Sui'er's heart.
Gu Sui'er couldn't help but touch her belly, wondering what this little tadpole looked like.
Thinking of this, Gu Sui'er suddenly burst into tears.
She knew that this little tadpole was a miserable child.
He is also a miserable person.
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On this day, Gu Sui'er's family was eating around the table in the yard. Suddenly they heard something moving outside. Then, they saw several people who looked like officials in gorgeous clothes coming in. The one at the front was a mother-in-law, wearing gold. She was wearing silver, and her clothes were also made of brocade, embroidered with beautiful patterns, which were hard to buy even in the town.
As soon as this group of people came in, Gu Sui'er's parents were a little stupid. They had only been to the town for so long, and the wealthy families in the town were not as well-dressed as these people.
The leading mother-in-law stepped forward and said, "This is the Gu family. We came here to propose marriage on the order of my wife."
At this time, everyone in the village also saw this group of decent strangers entering the village, and they all followed and came to the door of their homes to watch the fun.
They were all shocked when they heard that this respectable stranger was talking about proposing marriage and talking about prince.
When the mother-in-law saw that this family lived in a mud house, the doors and windows were dilapidated, and the parents were dull and honest, she knew that they were just ordinary farmers, so she stepped forward and explained: "The head of the family is Ruiding today." Hou, now I have been specially asked to come here to propose marriage, and I am talking about the third son of the Hou."
After saying this, he waved his hand, and for a moment he saw officials wearing decent clothes behind him picking up the burdens wrapped in red silk and placing them in the yard.
We raised chickens at home, and sometimes we couldn't clean up enough to get rid of the chicken droppings. Some of the bright red satin packages even pressed against the chicken droppings. Unfortunately, the yard was too small to accommodate them.
The biggest official that people in the village have ever seen is the town official, and the next higher up is the county official in the county government office. However, they have only heard of this kind of Qingtian lord, but have never seen it.
Now they heard that the Marquis who proposed the marriage was some kind of Marquis, but they were shocked. In the village next door, someone was marrying a daughter-in-law. They also went to listen to the opera, and they knew that the Marquis must be a very important official. Well, I'm afraid he's even bigger than the county master.
The crowd exploded at this moment. Everyone was squeezing their heads to see the fun. There were also naughty children who climbed up the trees outside the yard to peek inside.
Everyone was talking about it, why did that great official want to marry Gu Sui'er? Is it possible that you don't know what's going on with Gu Sui'er
There was also the old man who knew things, stroking his beard and said: "I'm afraid there is some mystery!"
Gu Sui'er's father and mother were stunned at this time, and they didn't know what to say. They were afraid of showing their cowardice, but it was inappropriate not to say anything. After a while, Gu Sui'er's father finally said: "Are you going to bully my daughter?"
The matchmaker smiled and said: "What are you talking about? If your daughter goes to the Hou Mansion, she will be wearing gold and silver, and there will be servants serving her. Although she is a young lady, you have to know that the three of us The young mistress who is facing the young master has not come in yet. Once you enter, you will become the master, and that means you can be as comfortable as you want."
After hearing this, Gu Sui'er's parents thought that if their daughter had such a good future, it would be good, but -
Gu Sui'er's mother looked at Gu Sui'er who was hanging her head silently, carefully pulled the matchmaker aside, and asked in a low voice: "My little girl, in her belly..."
The matchmaker took a look at Gu Sui'er and knew it well. She patted Gu Sui'er's mother's hand and said with a smile, "Madam, don't worry, we all know this."
Even though Gu Sui'er's mother came from a country family, she didn't feel doubtful, and Gu Sui'er's father lowered his head and didn't speak.
Gu Sui'er's younger brother was young, but he could see how his sister could recruit such a respectable family to propose marriage.
Seeing the excitement, people in the village started talking about it.
After a while, Gu Sui'er touched her belly, finally stood up, and whispered: "Mom, let me go."
As soon as these words were said, everyone was shocked, thinking that Gu Sui'er was really stupid. During the marriage discussion, a girl like her actually said this.
Although she is no longer a girl, she has not left the cabinet after all!
The matchmaker didn't care about this. Seeing that Gu Sui'er agreed, she immediately nodded and said with a smile: "That's good. In a few days, our Lord Marquis will send someone to come to meet the bride."
After this group of people left, people from the village poured in. Everyone smacked the astonishing betrothal gift, and discussed the decent people just now, and how luxurious the carriage they came in was.
Suddenly, Aunt Wang next door asked, "Who is this Lord Ruiding? How do you know each other? How do you want to marry Sui'er properly?"
While saying this, his eyes glanced at Gu Sui'er's belly.
Gu Sui'er's father couldn't explain the reason, so he could only say: "We don't know, but since the betrothal gifts have been sent, I guess it's not a joke."
Everyone admired the betrothal gift and encouraged Gu Sui'er's father and mother to open it. Gu Sui'er's father and mother actually had doubts in their hearts, fearing that someone was here to coax them to play, but who would take such pains to coax them, a villager
Now the neighbors helped open the betrothal gifts, but they were all dumbfounded. They were all made of fine satin, and even the most expensive cloth shop in the town did not have such good materials. There are also those light and soft gauze, some red and some cyan, all thin and transparent, but I don’t know what they are used for.
In addition to the clothing materials, there are also various pastries, beef, mutton, pork, etc., all of which are complete, as well as the chicken on the plate. The most surprising thing is that one of the boxes contains white money!
This really shocked me. Who among the bankers has seen so much money!
Gu Sui'er had already gotten up and entered the house, sitting on the bed and stroking her stomach in a daze.
The neighbors talked a lot, some were envious, and the unmarried young girls were all red-eyed, thinking that they would never have such a blessing in this life. There are also those who are not optimistic about it, thinking that this matter is strange and may not be a good thing.
Of course, there was also the old man stroking his beard, looking at all this inquiringly, thinking about the child in Gu Sui'er's belly, maybe there was something behind it.
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After everyone dispersed that day, the Gu family all went to bed, but Gu Sui'er couldn't fall asleep. She only stared at the dark roof with her clear watery eyes.
In the next few days, there were always good sisters from the neighbors coming to inquire about it. A Liu came to the door frequently, wanting to touch the green gauze and saying enviously: "That's the green gauze tent. I heard it is very good." I’m afraid it will cost a few taels of silver per horse.”
However, Gu Sui'er had no joy on her face, she just lowered her eyebrows and said nothing.
A few days later, a sedan suddenly appeared in front of the house. It was carried by two people and had red flowers on it. The leader was riding a tall horse.
Gu Sui'er's father looked over, and at the front was a tall man, about twenty years old, wearing silk and satin, very respectable.
Presumably this is the third young master who is going to marry his daughter.
He hurriedly greeted him, but he was at a loss and didn't know what to say.
The man got off his horse and looked respectful. He stepped forward and said, "Mr. Gu, my surname is Jiang Mingzheng. I have been ordered to come on behalf of my master to welcome Miss Gu into the house."