12dz Chapter 174 Accompanying During Childbirth
Chapter 174 Accompanying During Childbirth
When He Lingyi appeared at Sijin Courtyard, everyone was very surprised.
However, they were all seasoned people who knew that the two had a good relationship before they got married, so they didn't say much. Therefore, Madam Qiao said this on the way to pick up He Lingyi.
"Her Majesty hasn't given birth yet, and entering the room might cause her to be disturbed by the sight of blood. So, it's best to comfort my second sister-in-law from behind the screen. The midwives and nannies are keeping an eye on her, so there's nothing to worry about. The baby isn't too big either, and she should be able to give birth today."
"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Madam Qiao. It was really presumptuous of me to come here. Because of my good relationship with the Second Madam, I am here without permission. Everything is for the Second Madam's health. By the way, I also brought Chensha with me. Her medical skills are excellent. She can be there to offer advice if anything happens!"
After saying that, He Lingyi pointed to the cinnabar next to her.
Madam Qiao nodded and responded politely, "I've always heard Her Majesty talk about the close friendship between her and Second Sister-in-law. Now that Her Majesty is here, it can help Second Sister-in-law calm down, which is a good thing."
The two walked quickly and soon arrived at Sijin Courtyard.
Hearing his mother Chi Guiwan's shouts, He Lingyi tensed up.
She is probably the first person in history to witness her own "birth," but the thought of being able to accompany her mother during childbirth fills her with an indescribable gratitude to God.
The delivery room reeked of blood. He Lingyi followed Madam Qiao into the room and immediately saw Old Madam Qiao.
Although she was disguised, Old Mrs. Qiao still got up and bowed, but she didn't say much. She just pointed to her granddaughter-in-law behind the screen and said...
"The midwife said that the birth canal has opened, and it should only take one or two hours."
"That's fine, that's fine."
He Lingyi turned her head and glanced at Chensha. She saw Chensha walk around the screen and stand in front of Chi Guiwan. She then immediately took Chi Guiwan's pulse and examined her carefully.
Chi Guiwan was in so much pain that she was dizzy and didn't care who was taking her pulse. However, Lady Qin, the wife of the Marquis, was extremely surprised. But since all sorts of people were present, she suppressed her shock and asked a question.
"Why are you here, young lady?"
"My master is a little worried about the Second Madam, so he came to check on her. Madam, please rest assured, the Second Madam's health is in excellent condition, and there will be no problem with this delivery. This is a pain-relieving pill that I developed, which can alleviate some of the Second Madam's discomfort. Just mix it with water and take it."
Medicine made from cinnabar is not easily obtained.
Upon hearing this, Madam Qin immediately had water brought over. After the pill was swallowed by Chi Guiwan, her emotions finally calmed down, and she even understood the person in front of her.
"Miss Chensha, what brings you here?"
"My master was a little worried about the Second Madam's delivery, so he came here specifically to check on her." Chensha emphasized the word "specifically" to avoid confusing Chi Guiwan and revealing the Empress's identity directly.
Upon hearing this, Chi Guiwan exclaimed in surprise, "Ah!" and soon heard a familiar voice calling out to her from outside.
"Sister Chi, just focus on your delivery. I'll be waiting for your good news outside."
Upon hearing this, Chi Guiwan opened her mouth, but quickly realized that there were many outsiders present, so she called out to the outside with both eagerness and caution.
"I understand. With you here, I feel at ease!"
Although separated by a screen, the hearts of the mother and daughter were closely connected.
As Madam Qiao said, He Lingyi had never given birth, so when she heard her mother Chi Guiwan's suppressed, strained voice, the worry on her face never faded.
She only felt relieved when she heard the baby crying.
"It's born, it's born, it's a little boy!"
He Lingyi didn't listen to the midwife at all. She only knew that her mother had given birth safely, so she slumped into the chair, recalling many scenes of her mother taking care of her when she was young.
Meanwhile, behind the screen, Chi Guiwan was also caught in a dreamlike state.
She seemed to see a little girl beside her who looked just like her, fair-skinned and adorable, who would smile sweetly at her and call out, "Mother."
The two were in a sea of flowers, but suddenly the surroundings turned pitch black, like a vortex that was about to devour the little girl. How could she bear to let anyone hurt her child?
So, disregarding everything, he ran over and hugged her, and was swept into that boundless place as well.
I glanced at her original life as if I were just taking a quick look.
Being tricked and drugged by her stepmother, having her marriage stolen by her second sister, being betrayed by her father, and being driven to death by her husband—these events crashed into her mind one after another, leaving her somewhat dazed, unsure whether these things were real or whether the happiness before her was real.
The scene suddenly shifted to a woodshed.
Looking at that familiar face, she knew in her heart that the little girl had grown up, but why was she covered in wounds? And why did her eyes hold such hatred for revenge?
It wasn't until she saw that wandering soul awaken from He Lingyi's body after she had stopped breathing that she understood the cause and effect of everything.
“Lingyi, it’s Yan’er…”
As she spoke, she reached out to grab He Lingyi's shoulder and ask him a question, but before she could touch him, a sharp pain jolted her awake. When she opened her eyes again, she saw a crowd of people around her bed, all looking at her anxiously, as if afraid she would pass away...
Everyone gathered around, but she only caught a glimpse of He Lingyi, whose eyes were filled with tears.
He reached out to her and softly called out, "Yan'er."
This sound stunned He Lingyi. She never thought that her mother would think of the other world at this critical moment of life and death. Therefore, she did not care about other people's eyes and immediately stepped forward to grab Chi Guiwan's hand, saying with heartache.
"It's me! It's me."
Both mother and daughter burst into tears, leaving those present both confused and somewhat moved.
Chensha removed the silver needles that had just been inserted, then took her pulse and said, "The Second Madam is fine. She just exerted too much force at the last moment of childbirth, so she couldn't catch her breath. Now we just need to take good care of her."
Hearing this, the Qiao family members were finally relieved.
Qiao Er was extremely grateful. If it weren't for His Majesty and the Empress bringing Miss Chensha, they would probably be preparing for their funerals by now. Therefore, he wanted to express his gratitude in countless ways, but was stopped by Madam Qiao.
“Since your wife is alright, let’s go out first. It’s not good for her to rest with so many people around. Second brother, aren’t you supposed to be attending to Young Master Qi? Let Madam Qi and your wife have a chat.”
Madam Qiao, with her keen eyes, knew that there must be some inexplicable connection between the two, so she gave them some space to talk. Although the others didn't understand, in the Qiao family, Madam Qiao's words were like "imperial decrees," so they all withdrew.
Soon, only the mother and daughter remained in the room, speechless, tears streaming down their faces...