Chapter 264 Madam Gao
Chapter 264 Madam Gao
Who could have thought that the two guards were bribed and led to a dead end? If they had not met Miss Shen and the others, the two guards would have killed everyone and fled for fear of being punished without anyone knowing.
Nanny Liu didn't dare to think about that kind of ending. It wouldn't matter if she died, but it would be too tragic if the lady and two children died.
"I'm done eating. I'll go see my wife."
Shen Nanzhi was about to nod when she suddenly came to her senses. Oops, the child was still in the space. She quickly said, "You stay with Sister Zhao. I'll go."
"Why bother the girl?"
"It's okay. I saved the child. I need to check on the child's condition. You don't understand this."
Nanny Liu thought the same and didn't insist.
When Shen Nanzhi got on the carriage, she accidentally saw another maid. She was staring at the bodies of the two guards, her eyes full of sorrow.
Noticing Shen Nanzhi's gaze, she turned around, then immediately lowered her head to work. However, Shen Nanzhi noticed the hatred in her eyes. This nanny must have a special relationship with the two guards, right?
She was not as capable as Aunt Liu and always did things in silence, not attracting much attention.
The more such people are, the more careful you should be, because it means they are hiding deeply and a dog that doesn't bark is the most ruthless.
Shen Nanzhi entered the carriage without making any noise. The charcoal fire was burning brightly and the temperature was just right. The lady was sleeping soundly and her face looked a little rosy.
She waved her hand and took the child out of the space. A foul smell made her frown. Ouch, she forgot that children need to poop.
It stinks. Poor her, she has never wiped her child’s poop in her two lifetimes.
The child was in good spirits, mainly because time flowed quickly in this space. In just one hour, he felt like a whole day had passed. He started crying because of hunger.
Shen Nanzhi was determined not to let herself down. "Madame Liu, come here. The child has defecated and is hungry. Oh, I don't know how to do this."
Madam Liu hurried in and said, "I am here, young master, don't cry, I am here to serve you."
The lady was also awakened by the baby's crying. That's why they say a mother has long ears. Even when she is asleep, her heart is always on the child.
Shen Nanzhi gave them space and came out to breathe a breath of cold air before he recovered.
Sister Zhao asked, "Sister Shen, can't you take care of your brother?"
"No, I won't, and you won't want to take care of your brother. You can't imagine a child can poop so much, more poop than your face."
Sister Zhao covered her nose, feeling disgusted. "Sister Shen, stop talking. It's so disgusting."
Since Shen Nanzhi was not needed in the carriage, he asked everyone to clear the way and set off as soon as possible. The lady also needed a suitable place to recuperate after giving birth, otherwise she would suffer from a chronic illness that would last a lifetime.
Although Shen Changan and his crew were not good at other things, they were very good at working. They quickly figured out a solution. They carried the luggage on their sled in batches and then put the entire carriage on the sled so that they could tow it along.
After discussing a solution, it was already dark and they could only stay overnight. Shen Nanzhi kicked down two more trees and lit a bonfire, which not only kept away the cold but also drove away wild animals.
“Don’t be stingy with firewood. When it burns vigorously, people feel comfortable and wild animals are afraid to approach.
Don't be stingy with your dry food, eat more, and only when you are full and satisfied will you have the strength to do things."
"Thank you Miss Shen, we understand."
Shen Nanzhi only then knew the identity of the lady. She turned out to be the wife of the magistrate of Zhao County, and her surname was Gao. Shen Nanzhi became even more enthusiastic. She thought she had met a noble person. With the relationship with Madam Gao, wouldn’t her business be easy to do?
So, saving lives does pay off, and the rewards come pretty quickly.
Mrs. Gao felt better and drank two more bowls of ginseng soup. She thanked him in person with a pale face and a dignified smile. She had a temperament as elegant as a chrysanthemum, which made people feel good about her.
"Thank you, Miss Shen. Fortunately, I met you. Otherwise, my mother and I would have no chance of survival."
Mrs. Gao still has lingering fears when she thinks of the danger this time, especially her son who is as thin as a cat. Her face is full of worry. Can she support him?
Shen Nanzhi said casually, "Madam, you are too polite. Everyone has difficulties when they are away from home. Meeting is fate. I see that Madam has a gentle face, gentle and dignified. She must be a good person. I am happy to be able to save Madam."
Madam Gao smiled and said, "Miss Shen can also read faces?"
"How can I understand? I just rely on my intuition. My principle is to do good things without worrying about the future. Even if I meet other people, I will lend a helping hand within my ability. Madam Gao, you don't have to be polite.
The baby is crying, is it time to feed him?"
Madam Gao was worried: "We didn't prepare a wet nurse, how can we feed him? He just drank some rice porridge, but it probably didn't satisfy his stomach."
Shen Nanzhi was very puzzled: "Madam, can't you breastfeed yourself? The baby's sucking will help the uterus contract, which is also good for your body. Where can I find a wet nurse in this remote place?"
Madam Gao blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment. Madam Liu explained, "Who of the ladies from the rich and powerful families feeds the baby themselves? Firstly, their bodies are out of shape, and secondly, they don't get enough rest during the confinement period, so the wet nurse feeds the baby."
Shen Nanzhi disagreed: "Although I have never given birth to a child, I have heard that a mother's first breast milk is the most nutritious, and it would be a waste if it is not given to the child.
Now that things have changed, if I were your wife, I would have breastfed the baby myself. No matter how important the rules are, can they be more important than the child?"
Mrs. Gao was in a trance for a moment, then smiled weakly: "I am too old-fashioned, I will feed the baby right away."
"That's right. This child is very lucky. He almost died at birth. If I hadn't known how to give him first aid, what Madam would be holding now would not be a soft baby, but a cold corpse."
Mrs. Gao's face turned a little paler and she held the child tighter.
Madam Liu said angrily, "Miss Shen, please don't scare our Madam. She is very weak and she loves her children, but she doesn't dare to do anything wrong because of the rules she learned since she was a child."
Shen Nanzhi shrugged, "I'm going to go down. You guys take care of the children. If you need anything, tell me and I'll do my best to help you solve it."
"We haven't prepared any diapers for the child, so we're using some clothes for now, but we don't have any replacements. I'm afraid they won't last a few days. We need to get back to the county town as soon as possible."
Mrs. Gao expressed her worries, and Shen Nanzhi waved her hand: "That's no problem, we can rush back by dark tomorrow at the latest.
I'll make some chicken soup later, Madam, have a bowl before going to bed."
"Where did you get the chicken?"
"I brought this with me when I went out. I was planning to roast it and eat it on the road. It won't go bad in such a cold weather. I'll give it to Madam to nourish her body first."
"Thank you so much, Miss Shen. And your ginseng. We will return it double when we return to the county."
"Okay, you guys are busy."
Shen Nanzhi jumped out of the car swiftly. Madam Gao smiled with satisfaction: "This Miss Shen is really a wonderful person?"
Nanny Liu also breathed a sigh of relief. The Madam was feeding the child herself, which solved her worries and she could sleep well.
She wanted to persuade the lady to feed the baby herself during the day, but knowing her temper, she did not dare to say it out loud. It was all thanks to Miss Shen.
"Who can say? I wonder what kind of family can raise such a good girl."
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