Chapter 97: Xiang's wife goes into labor

In the blink of an eye, it was August.

My cousin Xiang had been lying down to rest, so the fetus was much more stable. However, due to her previous restlessness, she had lost all the flesh she had built up before. She took medicine every day to recuperate, and her face looked a little sallow.

Seeing her like this, everyone in Wenyuanhou Mansion felt very distressed.

Compared to them, Jiang Shiyuan had another thing to worry about. Her cousin's wife in her previous life suffered from an illness due to childbirth. She thought that the condition could have been avoided if she had paid more attention during this pregnancy. However, who knew that fate always arranged things this way.

Even though she controlled her diet, she could not escape the disaster of Lanyue Tower.

Therefore, Jiang Shiyuan stayed by her side every day, telling jokes to comfort her from time to time. Although Xiang Shi could not move much, compared to the child being able to land safely, all the pain she was suffering at the moment seemed not so serious.

On this day, she leaned on a soft pillow and listened to Jiang Shiyuan reading a storybook to the baby in her belly. It was a story about a mortal who became an immortal. The child didn't understand it clearly, but Xiang listened with great interest.

There was a gentle smile on her small face.

Because she had never been out, her exposed arms looked a little pale, a stark contrast to her previous suppleness. When I heard something funny, I couldn't help but mention it.

"This person is really stubborn. What's the good of seeking immortality? It's just a better reputation. In fact, he doesn't have as much freedom as ordinary people."

"Sister-in-law, you don't seek immortality because you have everything you care about in the mortal world, but he doesn't have it, so you naturally want to find a purpose to treat it."

Listening to these words, Xiang couldn't help but touch her bulging belly. The child had been very well behaved these past few days, especially when he was listening to the book, he didn't like to move much, which made her motherly love deepen.

"That's right. I only have this one child now, and I'm already worried about him. If I have more in the future, I'm afraid I won't want to leave this world and live freely."

Jiang Shiyuan closed the book and looked at his cousin's wife with a look of worry in his eyes.

"Sister-in-law, if the birth is difficult this time, will you still plan to have another one?"

When Xiang heard this, she was a little surprised at first, but then nodded firmly. She knew Jiang Shiyuan's good intentions, so she explained.

"In fact, I knew that this birth would be more dangerous. It is a blessing for me that God has allowed me to keep her until now. I also know that no matter whether it is a boy or a girl, she will be loved by the whole family. But I like and love children from the bottom of my heart, so if I can have another child, I will have it again."

Although these words were spoken calmly, Jiang Shiyuan could hear a hint of sadness behind them.

Given Xiang's current condition, it was still unclear whether she could give birth to the baby successfully, so it was indeed too early to say these things. So he reached out and held her hand, and spoke softly to comfort her.

"Sister-in-law will surely get what she wants and have many children and good fortune."

"I accept your good advice."

The two spoke sincerely and expectantly, but sometimes fate loves to play jokes. When Jiang Shiyuan left, her cousin's wife was fine, but when she was just about to take a nap, someone came hurriedly to report that the eldest young lady had a stomachache and was about to give birth.

Such news frightened Jiang Shiyuan so much that she ran out without even wearing her shoes. When she arrived, the whole yard was already full of people, and everyone coming in and out had a worried look on their faces.

Seven alive and eight not alive.

Now the child is eight months old. If...if anything happens, wouldn't my cousin's wife be heartbroken? Not long after she arrived, Old Madam Wang also arrived.

She looked calm, but in fact her hands were shaking slightly. The marquis' wife, Mrs. Pei, had gone out, and Marquis Wenyuan and her eldest cousin Wang Su were still out on business. She was the only one who could make decisions in the mansion.

Therefore, Jiang Shiyuan said comfortingly.

"Don't panic, grandma. I have already sent someone to invite my uncle, aunt, and eldest cousin to come home. I have also sent someone to the Shangshu Mansion to send a message. Fortunately, the midwife was found long ago, and they are watching inside now. I asked Luluo to go back and get Aunt Yang. Whether it is useful or not, it is always good to have it ready. In addition, the doctor has also been found, so my sister-in-law will definitely have a safe baby this time."

Being safe and sound is what everyone hopes for.

But no one could tell whether it was possible or not. Soon, some sobbing sounds of Xiang were heard from inside, and gradually they became louder, making people feel uneasy.

Jiang Shiyuan wanted to go in and take a look, but it was against etiquette, so Old Lady Wang held her hand and spoke solemnly.

"You stay outside. If anything comes up, I'll go in and look after Xiuqing."

"it is good."

After saying that, Old Lady Wang entered the house.

The crowd was a little flustered at first, but when they saw her come in, they said something threatening.

"The eldest young lady's sudden birth was an accident, but our house is not without preparation, so we should do what we should do and don't panic."

"Yes! Old lady!"

The midwives were all very experienced, and the eldest young lady's wife was giving birth prematurely, so the baby would not be particularly big. However, premature babies need to be cared for with extreme caution if they want to survive, so they did not dare to be negligent at all.

Soon, other people who got the news rushed back.

The first person to arrive home was the Marquis's wife, Mrs. Pei. As soon as she arrived, she walked quickly into the house. Seeing her daughter-in-law suffering like this, she felt even more overwhelmed with self-blame. She quickly grabbed Xiang's hand and said.

"Good child, don't be afraid, I am here to protect you and your child!"

She always spoke with confidence, so Xiang, who was having a difficult delivery, felt more at ease. She swallowed the ginseng soup mouthful by mouthful, and her strength recovered a little. It was not the time for her to exert force yet, so she went through a period of pain and relief, and it was going smoothly for the time being.

My eldest cousin Wang Su and the people from the Xiang family of the Shangshu Mansion arrived at about the same time. When they came, everyone looked nervous. Old Madam Xiang, Madam Xiang, and the Xiang family's sister-in-law were all there. After they arrived, they didn't even have time to say hello and went straight into the house.

Jiang Shiyuan stood outside, accompanying his eldest cousin Wang Su.

The fourth cousin was young, and could neither help nor offer any advice regarding the woman’s childbirth. He could only accompany her silently with a frown on his face.

Cousin Wang Su exuded an aura of "don't bother, don't worry", and Jiang Shiyuan saw it and could only step forward and say something comforting.

"Don't worry, cousin. When I was talking to my sister-in-law this morning, she was in good spirits. So even though the birth is difficult, it won't be a problem for her to survive."

"Xiuqing, why did she suddenly start? Didn't she say she would wait until next month?"