Chapter 98: The Final Reunion
"I don't know either. When I talked to my cousin's wife this morning, she didn't make any noise. Not long after I left, she said she was going to give birth. Maybe because it was her first child, the time of delivery was more uncertain."
Although Jiang Shiyuan said this, he was very panicked in his heart.
In her previous life, my cousin's wife had a difficult birth, but at least she was fully pregnant. Now... could it be that both the adults and the child would be in danger? Taking a deep breath, she told herself to stay calm. Good things will come to those who are lucky. My cousin's wife will definitely be blessed by God!
Soon, the doctor and Aunt Yang also arrived.
What Jiang Shiyuan didn't expect was that his second aunt Zhang also came with Aunt Yang. When Jiang Shiyuan saw her, his face turned unhappy and he stepped forward and asked.
"Why is Second Aunt here?"
"My mother-in-law is ill, so she sent me here to help. She thought that Aunt Yang, who has never seen the world, would be useless, so it would be appropriate for me to come along."
After all, Aunt Yang was older than Jiang Shiyuan and his siblings, so she had to save face. After being told such things in public, she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Jiang Shiyuan had asked Aunt Yang to come and help, so naturally she had to help when she saw her being ridiculed.
"Second aunt, please be careful with your words. Aunt Yang can save my cousin's life. We invited her here today for a reason. If you come up here and make comments like this, won't outsiders misunderstand my grandmother? People who don't know the truth might think she is sick and confused."
Jiang Shiyuan wanted to know something about his grandmother's illness.
She used to be in good health, but suddenly she became ill. One could tell at a glance that there was a reason. Second Aunt must have been behind it. Jiang Shiyuan didn't know what the two of them were planning, but it wasn't difficult to guess. It must be related to the Jiang family's control of power.
Therefore, before things got out of hand, Jiang Shiyuan didn't want to make a fuss and just let his grandmother be "sick".
Second aunt Zhang really hates her niece Jiang Shiyuan.
From birth to status, and even favor, they were always superior to the second wife. Today was even more so. She hadn't even married yet, but she didn't take her, the second aunt, seriously. She shook her sleeves and was ready to start showing off and teaching her a lesson.
Before she could open her mouth, a maid ran out of the room and said to Wang Su.
"Master, Madam asked if the doctor has arrived?"
"Here we are, right over here!"
Wang Su pointed with his hand, and Jiang Shiyuan also pulled Aunt Yang over. Doctor An inside was the one who had praised Aunt Yang before, and when he saw her coming, he hurriedly said something.
"Auntie, you are a master. Let's go in and take a look. If you still need my help, please give me some advice!"
"Uh-huh."
Aunt Yang didn't say much and followed the maid into the house. Doctor An also went in. After listening to the heartbeat through the screen for a long time, he spoke calmly.
"From this it seems that the eldest young lady is indeed about to give birth. Don't worry, I will prescribe a bowl of Qi-gathering medicine for her to take. I estimate that the baby will be born within the next two days. The eldest young lady may be fine, but I wonder if a wet nurse has been prepared?"
"It's ready, it's ready. When Xiuqing got into trouble, I immediately had someone find it and put it in the yard. If the child is born, there will definitely be milk to drink!"
Doctor An nodded. In comparison, he was not so worried about the adults, but rather worried about the children.
After all, the eight-month-old child had suffered a lot of fright before. If something unexpected really happened, it seemed that there was nothing that could be done.
Aunt Yang was a female member of the family. When she walked in, she bowed to the old ladies and other ladies present. They all knew that Xiang had been brought back from the brink of death by this aunt, so they were all grateful to her.
"Aunt Yang, please help me. If there is anything I can do for you, please help me!"
Madam Xiang has always been good at speaking, and her gentle and warm tone makes anyone feel comfortable. Moreover, Aunt Yang came here to help, so she was naturally more willing to do so.
"Don't worry, old lady. I helped the midwife deliver my mother's younger brother before. I'll go over there and see what I can do!" "Okay, okay, thank you for your help."
Aunt Yang waved her hands repeatedly. She was very aware of her status. These were all noble people and she didn't dare to contact them. But it was okay for her to help pass the handkerchief to the midwife.
Having a child is a mentally taxing thing.
The pain started in the afternoon and didn't start until the moon was hanging over the treetops.
The midwife was experienced, so she quickly asked someone to give her two sips of brown sugar water, and then she spoke.
"Madam, we have to push harder. The baby is not big, and I estimate it will be born in a dozen rounds. But you must push hard when you exhale so that the baby won't be suffocated!"
"……it is good."
Xiang was sweating profusely, and she couldn't wipe it off. Fortunately, she was surrounded by familiar relatives, so it wasn't so hard to endure. She gritted her teeth and followed the midwife's rhythm, exerting force again and again.
After she had used up her strength for who knows how many times, she finally felt a sense of relief as if her baby was born, but she didn't hear any sound.
Seeing this, the midwives became very anxious. They patted the baby's back and lifted the baby's feet, hoping to make the baby cry out. However, the baby had some bruises and did not look well.
Everyone looked at her anxiously, and the midwife's hands were shaking a little.
When Aunt Yang saw the child being born, it brought back many memories. She hurried over, put a clean handkerchief on her fingers, pinched the child's mouth open, and tapped it gently a few times. Suddenly, the child started crying.
After this cry, everyone felt relieved.
Aunt Yang's legs were so weak that she didn't know how to walk. She didn't expect that she would actually try to knock the child's mouth like this. If... if she failed, wouldn't that be troublesome?
The midwife looked at Aunt Yang happily, as if her life had been saved.
As long as the child is healthy when it is born, they will get a lot of reward. Besides, this is the Wenyuan Marquis Mansion which has always been generous. Thinking of this, the midwife hurriedly praised them.
"Auntie is so capable. I was so anxious that I almost forgot to clean the child's mouth."
"I was lucky by accident. The midwife is really good. It's you who kept mother and daughter safe."
Yes, a daughter.
The eldest daughter of Lady Xiang, the wife of Marquis Wenyuan, was a daughter.
Soon she was cleaned and placed in a cradle. After being washed, her face was small and she did not look that healthy, but for everyone in Wenyuan Marquis' Mansion, this child was undoubtedly the top priority!
Xiang kissed the child, and at that moment she felt that all her pain was worth it.
Old Lady Wang and others also saw tears in their eyes. She and Old Lady Xiang clasped each other's hands, and were so excited that they didn't know what to say. Madam Pei, the Marquis, also made the promise with red eyes.
"This child, my Wenyuan Marquis Mansion will definitely protect her with our lives and let her grow up! She is the apple of our eye!"
Hearing this, Xiang nodded. Her daughter should naturally be Mingzhu!