novelhk Chapter 258 Vomiting
Chapter 258 Vomiting
Qiu Rui was once a lowly maid in the Xiao family. She is so lucky. Now she has married a top scholar and will be an official's wife. She will be as glamorous and respectable as she wants.
Fortunately, the maids who were on good terms with Qiu Rui were all kind-hearted girls. Although they felt a little envious and jealous, they had no ill intentions.
They all smiled and stepped forward to congratulate her. Although the dowry they gave was not as valuable as the one Qiao Qingshu gave, it was all a token of their goodwill.
Qiu Rui happily accepted them all, but the people in front came to urge her on.
The bride's veil was finally put on, and she was helped out by the matchmaker.
Since there was no custom of a wedding procession, Qiu Rui, who was already living at the Xiao family's residence, simply rode in a sedan chair and strolled around Lin'an Street, which she considered a formal visit.
The vendors all came out to watch the excitement. Because the Qiao family was having a happy occasion, the merchants along the street had also received tips, so they were all happy to watch the excitement.
Some people even bought firecrackers at their own expense and set them off at their doorsteps to add a touch of joy to the Qiao family.
Some longtime neighbors gathered together for a chat.
It must be said that the Qiao family had a bad reputation before, especially when Qiao Jizhou was in charge of the family. People in the neighborhood would spit on him behind his back.
In such a short time, everyone speaks highly of the Qiao family.
"This eldest son of the Qiao family does indeed have the demeanor of the old master Qiao back then. He has returned to the manor in less than a year and has already restored the Qiao family to its former glory. He is truly a young talent!"
"Oh my, who can disagree! So many daughters of officials are eyeing the new top scholar, yet this young master is not greedy for fame and fortune, and he even married a girl who took good care of him when he was down on his luck. Such knowledge and such character are truly rare!"
"I've seen that girl before. She came out with her maid to buy some things the other day. She's a stunningly beautiful woman! They're truly a perfect match!"
"Who says otherwise! Hahaha!"
The crowd sat together laughing, tossing handfuls of wedding candy onto the passing sedan chair as they shouted their blessings.
Qiu Rui listened clearly from inside the bridal sedan chair, her heart filled with sweetness, and a sweet smile remained on her face.
She was truly grateful to have such happiness.
In a private room of a restaurant along the street, Bai Chanzi looked at the bridal sedan chair walking on the street and Qiao Anlan riding a tall horse, and couldn't help but wipe away her tears.
She had a smile on her lips, but tears kept streaming down her face.
Someone wrapped their arms around her waist from behind and reached out to wipe away the tears on her cheeks.
"Chanzi, don't cry. Today is a great day for Anlan. We should be smiling."
Bai Chanzi turned and met Qiao Jishen's eyes, revealing a genuine smile. She nodded and said...
"Ji Shen, the children have all grown up and have their own families. I'm really happy."
Qiao Jishen held Bai Chanzi in his arms and gently comforted her.
"Now that our children are grown up and have their own families, we don't have many worries anymore. Let me make arrangements, and then we'll travel around the world."
Bai Chanzi looked up at him with some surprise. This wish was her dream when she was a girl, to travel the world with her beloved.
Her identity cannot be revealed now, and although she lives a peaceful life hiding in the bamboo forest all day, she does find it boring after a while.
She was naturally happy that Qiao Jishen was willing to take her away.
After reuniting with his two children, Qiao Jishen returned to secular life and has been spending all his time with Bai Chanzi.
He was also thinking about their future, and leaving this place might be a good plan.
Bai Chanzi buried her head in Qiao Jishen's arms, nodded, and whispered,
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
At the banquet, Qiao Qingshu was very happy and ran into many familiar people. She was unusually enthusiastic in going up to toast them.
She was the happiest person when her brother's marriage was arranged.
Thinking back to when they couldn't even find any news about their brother, they eventually found him after many hardships and carefully planned to bring him back to the Qiao family.
It hasn't been easy for her all this time. Now that her brother has become a top scholar in the imperial examination and gotten married, how could she, as his sister, not be happy?
Xiao Zhijie looked at her with some concern as her hand was held.
"Shu'er, drink less, you're getting drunk."
But Qiao Qingshu was truly happy; what would be the point if she couldn't drink heartily today?
At this moment, Qiao Anlan, arm in arm with Qiu Rui, walked towards them. Qiao Anlan smiled, looked at Qiao Qingshu, raised her wine glass, and said...
“My dear sister, everything I have today is thanks to you. If it weren’t for you, I don’t know where I would be making a living right now. Sister, this cup is for you.”
Qiu Rui, standing beside her, also raised her glass with a smile and said...
"Shu'er, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, Anlan and I wouldn't have been able to overcome all the difficulties to be together. All our gratitude is in this glass of wine. We toast you."
The newlyweds, holding their wine glasses, looked at Qiao Qingshu with beaming smiles. A warm feeling washed over her, and Qiao Qingshu felt her eyes well up with tears; she was deeply moved.
She also raised her glass, clinked glasses, and drank it all in one gulp.
After chatting for a few more minutes, everyone sat down. At that moment, Xiao Zhijie placed a piece of beef in her bowl and said...
"Don't just drink alcohol, eat something too, otherwise it will upset your stomach."
It was a piece of stewed beef, but Qiao Qingshu was met with a foul, meaty smell. She pushed the bowl away, frowning.
"It smells so fishy."
Xiao Zhijie was taken aback. He had already eaten several pieces of this beef, which was very light and refreshing. How could it have a fishy smell?
Just as I was wondering what was going on, I saw Qiao Qingshu turn around and bend over to vomit all over the ground without any warning.
The guests at the table were so frightened that they put down their chopsticks and went to check on her. Xiao Zhijie quickly patted her back and gave her water to help her calm down.
However, Qiao Qingshu still felt very uncomfortable, her stomach felt nauseous and she wanted to vomit again.
She clutched her stomach and headed to the backyard, not wanting to lose face in front of others.
Xiao Zhijie immediately followed, and Qiao Anlan also came after hearing the news, even calling a doctor.
Xiao Zhijie was afraid she would get an upset stomach, while Qiao Anlan was worried that she might have drunk too much alcohol.
In her haste, Qiao Anlan even arranged for Qiao Qingshu to stay in their new house.
Qiu Rui sat by the bed the whole time, helping Qiao Qingshu wipe her face and rinse her mouth, and patting her back, but Qiao Qingshu's complexion was still not good, and she vomited several more times.
The doctor rushed over to take Qiao Qingshu's pulse. Xiao Zhijie's heart was in his throat, and Qiao Anlan nervously clutched her wedding dress.
Everyone stared at the doctor with serious expressions. When the doctor turned around and saw several extremely serious faces, he was startled.
"Why do you all look so miserable? Pregnancy is a good thing."
Pregnant!
Xiao Zhijie wondered if he had misheard, so he immediately stepped forward, grabbed the doctor's arm, and shook it,
"Doctor, what did you say? My wife is pregnant!"
The surprise and disbelief in his eyes were unmistakable.
The doctor tilted his head and smiled.
"Still don't believe me? You'd better take good care of her."
After saying that, he prescribed a dose of medicine to help maintain the pregnancy and then left with his medicine box.