The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 324: Gender Foretell

Chapter 324: Gender Foretell

Chu Shuo interrupted him, "I understand! We’re all men here, I get it! Sir, rest assured, my Sixth Sister sells these tonics not just to make money, but to help you nurture your body and fulfill your wish to have sons and daughters. She’s accumulating merit."

The man protested, "What are you talking about? I already have a son!"

"Just because you could before doesn’t mean you still can," Chu Shuo replied. "A large family brings prosperity to the lineage. One child is not enough; you need at least seven or eight."

The man had intended to provoke, but Chu Shuo’s simple words left him speechless and almost moved.

In ancient times, having many children was indeed considered ideal.

Moreover, with Nanli’s previous charitable deeds, the people nodded in agreement:

"The Ninth Princess is truly benevolent. She understands that men in the capital often suffer from weakness, so she developed these Man-Up Pills to help them."

"Exactly, the Chu family and the Prince Yu Mansion aren’t short of money. The Ninth Princess clearly aims to do good deeds and accumulate merit. Some people just have dirty thoughts!"

Chu Shuo raised his hand to quiet everyone and continued, "Some people are shy to seek medical help and would rather buy pills in the black market. But have you noticed that even after spending money and taking pills, there’s often no effect?"

He posed the question, and naturally, no one dared to agree aloud because everyone had their pride.

Although the people remained silent, they were all attentive, waiting for Chu Shuo to continue.

Chu Shuo took out a Man-Up Pill and showed it to the crowd. "That’s because those pills either have single effects or aren’t tailored to specific conditions!"

"But my Sixth Sister’s carefully crafted Man-Up Pill is different. It targets various hidden ailments in men!"

"And it’s not just a temporary fix; our main focus is on nourishing and nurturing your body from the inside out, ensuring you sleep well and have a full household of children. It’s not just a dream!"

Finally, a slightly plump woman couldn’t contain herself. "But these pills are expensive! It costs several thousand taels for one course."

Chu Shuo explained, "The price reflects the quality of the ingredients and the formula. Coupled with my Sixth Sister’s superb alchemy skills, this Man-Up Pill is definitely worth the investment. Madam, if you try one course, you’ll see I’m telling the truth. We should spend our money where it counts. Buying ineffective alternatives only wastes money and time, doesn’t it?"

The woman was deeply moved and disregarded others’ opinions. She eagerly said, "Chu Er Gongzi is right! Then I’ll buy two courses!"

Chu Shuo shook his head. "Madam, start with one course. It’s possible your husband might find one course sufficient. Buying too much might end up being wasteful. Our business emphasizes honesty and integrity, especially for my Sixth Sister, whose goal is not profit but to benefit the people and accumulate merit!"

His passionate speech won the people’s trust, and they applauded in support.

Ye Siheng silently moved next to Nanli and whispered, "I’ve never seen Chu Er convince so many people. His way with words, I truly admire."

Nanli was also amazed.

No wonder her second brother’s business had thrived. She felt a bit embarrassed hearing him speak so persuasively.

Nanli’s anger flared as she stepped into the shop and witnessed the unsettling scene unfolding before her. A clerk approached with a smile, assuming she was there for a consultation.

"Madam, here to check your calculations?" The clerk glanced at Nanli’s flat stomach and smirked, "For pregnancies under three months, there’s an additional fifty taels."

Ye Siheng, baffled by the situation, watched silently as Nanli’s expression turned cold. She calmly asked, "Are there still clients ahead of me?"

"Yes, Madam, please wait a moment," the clerk replied cheerfully. "It’ll be your turn soon."

Ignoring the clerk, Nanli pushed past and headed straight for the inner room. Inside, she immediately heard a hoarse voice saying, "This pregnancy will also be a girl."

Following that, a woman sobbed, "Then... then I’ll have to abort this one."

Nanli’s fury intensified, and she kicked the door open. The room fell silent as both occupants stared at her, startled.

The elderly woman, dressed in worn clothes with deep wrinkles furrowing her brow, was the first to react, "Young lady, if you’re here for a consultation, you must wait your turn. Otherwise, I won’t do business with you."

Seeing the divination tray and burnt talismans, Nanli confirmed that this elderly woman was using methods of divination to determine the gender of unborn children. She surmised that many pregnant women, upon hearing they were carrying girls, chose to terminate their pregnancies. The heavy resentment in the room further fueled Nanli’s anger.

"You old woman," Nanli’s voice was stern, "you practice divination, yet engage in such immoral deeds. Can your conscience bear this?"

The old woman’s face showed impatience, "So, you’re just a busybody little girl. I’m only helping people determine the gender; whether they keep the child or not is their business, not mine."

Nanli’s tone turned serious, "But you’ve already committed grave sins. In less than five days, you’ll report to King Yama."

When unborn children, intended to arrive in the world, were aborted instead, their grievances could linger. While the wrath of a single aborted spirit might be weak, the collective anger of many could have formidable consequences.

Rolling her eyes, the old woman retorted, "Oh, so you’re in the same business as me? Looking to sell talismans?"

"I don’t care what you do," Nanli turned her attention to the pregnant woman whose belly was already five months swollen, "Madam, according to fate, it’s unlikely for you to give birth to a son. If you accumulate good deeds and merits, heaven might grant your wish. But if you go ahead and commit this sin of destroying your own flesh and blood, not only in this life but perhaps in the next, you’ll never bear a son."

The pregnant woman hesitated, her voice wavering, "But... but I already have three daughters. My husband said if this one is also a girl, he will divorce me..."

She felt desperate and had resorted to seeking divination in the black market.

Nanli understood the plight of women in this era. Unable to bear sons, they faced disdain from their husbands, the possibility of their husbands taking concubines, or, in extreme cases like this woman’s, divorce.