Mei Wanying was anxious to terminate the pregnancy, but her body had never fully recovered its strength. The doctor worried that a forced termination might leave her unable to have children in the future.
This was a momentous matter, allowing no room for carelessness.
He once again explained the situation to Mei Wanying and Mrs. Mei.
As for what choice they would make, that was not something he could influence.
"Terminating a pregnancy requires harsh, potent medicine that is extremely damaging to the body. Setting aside the Young Lady's weak constitution, even a woman in robust health might not be able to withstand the consequences."
Mrs. Mei understood this.
Some women of the inner quarters had drunk such abortifacients and were left with chronic health problems, never able to bear children again.
Others had bled to death as a result.
The more she understood, the more indecisive Mrs. Mei became.
She even started to think, 'Maybe we should keep the child.'
