Chapter 228: Say You’ll Drive and You Do, With Blazing Speed
Niu Pan’er, as a woman doing what men do, is a real-life version of Hua Mulan. Song Ci admired her but also felt a pang of heartache.
She found a kindred spirit in Niu Pan’er, and during this short interaction, she regarded her like a younger sister. Now, seeing Lin Qing’s diagnosis, how could Song Ci not be anxious?
Suffering from coldness in the womb, even though she’s not a doctor, she knows how serious the consequences are. The first is infertility, and even if she conceives, it might not be easy to sustain the pregnancy.
In this era, women place great importance on children, with many longing for them. For the Prince Dingbei’s Mansion, she’s the only heir, and if she can’t have children, the lineage of the Prince Dingbei’s Mansion will truly end. By then, Niu Pan’er might regret it, but it would be too late.
Song Ci said, "Young people shouldn’t avoid seeing a doctor. You’re only eighteen, and your health is worse than mine, that’s truly terrible. You still have decades ahead of you. You might endure it while you’re young, but what about when you’re old?"
The older you get, the worse your body’s functions will be. If it’s not taken care of now, it’ll become a big problem in the future, potentially affecting longevity.
Song Ci didn’t even realize that she was treating herself as an elder, speaking to the younger generation in a parental tone.
"Madam, it’s just that I’m not feeling well since winter started, usually it’s nothing." Niu Pan’er noticed the urgency and care in Song Ci’s eyes, and was moved by this concern, perhaps it was the loving care from an elder.
Song Ci: "The problem is that the winter in the Northeast is longer and extremely cold. How can you endure it? I still say this: you can endure it now because you’re young, and your internal organs are healthy and full of vitality. But as you age, that vitality will start to deteriorate, just like a silk handkerchief, used for a long time, it becomes frayed and torn. To put it bluntly, it’s downhill every day. Take me, for example, I’m speaking from experience. Don’t be fooled by my constant laughter. I might suddenly be overwhelmed by past ailments, and it could be the end for me."