Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

The more Jia Min thought about it, the more pathetic and ridiculous she felt. She had prayed for a child for more than ten years without success, and now she was pregnant just because of a one-night stand with a servant. Thinking of this, Jia Min couldn't help but feel heartbroken and lay in Jia Mu's arms, sobbing.

Patting Jia Min's back, Old Lady Jia soothed her softly, "Min'er, don't cry anymore. Your brothers are here to support you!" When Jia Min's sobs subsided a bit, Old Lady Jia continued, "Min'er, now that things have come to this, we must discuss what to do. Before you become pregnant, you must make a decision. If you don't want to keep the child, I'll find a doctor to prescribe an abortion pill. If you want the child, I'll announce to everyone that this child is your adopted son."

Jia Min pondered for a moment and replied softly, "Mother, I don't want this child. If I give birth to him, how will I live my life in the future?"

Old Lady Jia looked at her daughter Jia Min's determined eyes and said reluctantly, "Min'er, have you really made up your mind? Don't regret it later." A trace of determination and pain flashed in Jia Min's eyes, but she nodded and said, "I will never regret it."

When Lai Mama heard Jia Min's words, her face turned very ugly, and she secretly complained in her heart. Her grandson Lai Shangrong had finally had this little bloodline, and if it was aborted like this, it would be the only hope of their Lai family! So, Lai Mama hurried forward to persuade her: "Old lady, abortion is not a joke. It will not only harm your body, but also cause heavy bleeding and even endanger your life."

When Jia Min heard what Lai Mama said, her heart ached, but she still gritted her teeth and said, "Mama, you don't have to say more. I have made up my mind that this child must not be kept. Also, I know you feel sorry for me, but this is all my choice. No matter what the consequences are, I am willing to bear them."

Seeing Jia Min's determination, Mrs. Jia sighed and said to Yuanyang, "Yuanyang, go and boil the medicine." Yuanyang responded and turned to leave. A moment later, Yuanyang came in with a bowl of steaming hot medicine. Jia Min took the bowl and drank it all in one gulp without hesitation.

Jia Min put down the empty bowl, looked up at Mrs. Jia, and asked, "Mother, how long will it take for a reaction to occur?" Mrs. Jia replied softly, "The doctor said it will take about a cup of tea."

They waited and waited, but there was no response for the entire afternoon. Jia Min frowned and said to Jia's mother, "Mother, were you cheated? Did you buy fake medicine?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Mu began to wonder, but she still stubbornly said, "That's impossible! Back then, I used this medicine to cure several of Jia Daishan's illegitimate sons! How could it be fake?"

But in reality, Jia Mu had already begun to suspect that she had bought expired medicine. After all, the medicine had been stored for too long and might have lost its effectiveness. However, she was unwilling to admit that she had been deceived, so she could only pretend to be calm and continue to observe the situation.

Seeing her daughter in pain, Jia's mother felt distressed. She couldn't help but think that if she had been more ruthless back then, perhaps everything would be different now. But now, she could only watch her daughter suffer, unable to do anything.

The more Lady Jia thought about it, the more upset she became. Finally, she decided to take action. She ordered expressionlessly, "Madame Lai, go get the dregs. Yuanyang, go get a doctor."

After a while, Nanny Lai came in with the medicine residue. After a while, Yuanyang came in with the doctor. Jia Mu said quickly, "No need to bow, just take a look at these medicine residues."

The doctor carefully examined the medicine residue and then reported to Lady Jia: "To answer the old lady, this is indeed a top-notch abortion medicine. Just take a small sip and the medicine will take effect quickly, which will definitely cause a miscarriage."

Hearing the doctor say this, Jia Mu and Jia Min were stunned. If it wasn't fake medicine, why wouldn't it work?

"Please, doctor, take another look at this woman," Jia Min hid in the tent, only stretching out a white, tender, plump hand. The doctor said after a while, "This lady's fetus is very stable, just rest assured and take care of it." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Jia said again, "Please, doctor, prescribe some medicine! This child shouldn't have come."

The doctor also knew the twists and turns of wealthy families, but he didn't ask too many questions. He just quickly wrote down a prescription on a piece of paper and left.

Jia Min drank the medicine according to the prescription again, but there was still no reaction. Old Mrs. Jia sighed and said helplessly: "Min'er, I think this fetus may have some spirituality. Why not give birth to it!"

After hearing this, Jia Min hesitated. Although she didn't want the child, she felt that doing so seemed a bit cruel. She was silent for a moment, and finally nodded, agreeing to give birth to the child.