Quick mission: We don't make trouble

After hearing this, Mother Zhu frowned and asked, "Why, can't you remarry?"

The woman in labor gave a bitter laugh and shook her head, saying, "It's not that I can't remarry. The government encourages widows to remarry, and my husband's family can't stop me with any excuse."

It turns out that the Great Zhou Dynasty's population had plummeted due to years of war. Now that the new emperor had ascended the throne, he naturally hoped that the people would rest and recuperate, and have more children. Therefore, the court not only encouraged the people to have more children and raise more children, but also encouraged widows to remarry. Even the evaluation of local officials included a criterion for whether the population in their jurisdiction had increased. If there was growth, they were considered excellent, while if there was no growth or a decrease, they were definitely considered poor, which would affect their promotion.

Because of this, officials from all over the Great Zhou now attach great importance to the people and population.

This is also one of the reasons why the Yucheng government was so active in providing disaster relief to the people during this flood.

The woman sighed softly, a trace of helplessness and sadness in her eyes. She slowly said, "Alas, I still have an elderly mother-in-law to take care of. If I remarry, what will happen to her? What's more, I have a young child now. I can't take my mother-in-law and child with me to remarry. Who would be willing to take on such two heavy burdens?"

Mother Zhu nodded in agreement, saying, "This is indeed a realistic problem."

The woman in labor continued with emotion, "Actually, for me, as long as I have this child by my side, it doesn't matter whether I remarry or not. After all, I have my own hands and feet, so supporting both of us shouldn't be a problem. When the child grows up, I'll find him a wife, and then take care of my mother-in-law until she passes away. That way, I'll have no regrets in my life, and I'll be worthy of my late husband. So, Doctor Chen, I'm truly grateful for your superb medical skills and for saving our lives."

Mother Zhu smiled and warned, "Please do not tell anyone that I opened your belly and took the baby out. I'm worried that some people who don't understand the situation might not understand my decision and might look at you with strange eyes, causing unnecessary trouble for you and your child in the future. Also, this is my unique skill. I wouldn't use it unless absolutely necessary, and I don't want anyone else to know."

The mother said: "Don't worry, Doctor Chen. I know you are doing this for my own good. I won't tell anyone."

Mother Zhu: "Well, you should rest for now. Your wound will take a few days to have its stitches removed. I have to go to Guandi Temple to take care of other patients during the day, so my daughter will take care of your life. I will come back in the evening to check your wound and change the dressing for you."

"Thank you, Doctor Chen, and thank you to your daughter."

Mother Zhu: "Don't thank me anymore, this is what I should do. Okay, take a rest. I'm going to the Guandi Temple first."

After saying that, he closed the door and walked out of the room. Zhu Qingqing brought over a bowl of rice with beef and potatoes.

"Mom, look what this is?"

Mother Zhu: "Ha, beef stew with potatoes, I haven't eaten it for a long time."

Zhu Qingqing urged her: "Eat it while it's hot."

Mother Zhu didn't hesitate to take the bowl and started eating.

After eating, Zhu Qingqing handed over another bowl of warm rice soup.

Mother Zhu narrowed her eyes in satisfaction.

"Well, it has to be my daughter's craftsmanship."

Zhu Qingqing whispered, "Mom, we can eat whatever we want from now on. Tomorrow you can ask my dad to come back, and I'll make you something else delicious."

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