"Why are you still defending them at a time like this!" Fourth Master looked at Wuya's pale face.

"My lord, it really wasn't their fault. It was my fault; I slipped and fell." Uya said, her lips trembling.

The Fourth Prince looked down at the red finger mark on Uya's left cheek and felt a slight pang in his heart.

Before long, Doctor Lin arrived with Su Peisheng.

The Fourth Prince has already laid Lady Wuya flat on her bed.

Upon seeing this, Dr. Lin did not dare to delay and immediately began to examine Wuya's pulse.

The Fourth Prince then stood aside with Cuiyun and asked her about the entire conflict that had occurred between Wuya and Lanqin in the small garden that day. Cuiyun hadn't expected the Fourth Prince to ask again, so she immediately repeated Wuya's account, which was basically the same as what she had just reported to the Fourth Prince.

Doctor Lin examined Madam Wuya, then immediately put away the pillowcase and hurriedly went to Fourth Master to report her condition.

"Your Highness, Princess Wuya is about to give birth. We can only use labor-inducing drugs to start the delivery immediately; otherwise, if it drags on, both mother and child will be in danger," said Doctor Lin.

The Fourth Prince felt a buzzing in his head and immediately said, "Doctor Lin, go and prepare. Get ready to deliver Princess Wuya's baby right away. Cuiyun, wake up the maids immediately and prepare the necessary items for the delivery."

Originally, Lady Wuya was about to give birth, and all the necessary items for her delivery had already been prepared. Upon hearing the Fourth Master's words, Cuiyun immediately went to inform the other maids to prepare the necessary items for the delivery.

The commotion on Wuya's side was gradually noticed by Wu on the opposite side. She helped her maid to Wuya's house and saw figures moving around inside, with faint sounds of a woman's wailing coming from inside.

"She's about to give birth?" Wu exclaimed, supporting Hong Qian's hand.

“This Princess Wuya seems to be only eight months old, how come?” Hong Qian exclaimed in surprise.

"Hongqian, quickly send Xiangyun to the South Courtyard to inform them that it seems the Wuya clan has made their move. This princess will wait for you here," Wu said cautiously.

When Hongqian returned, she took Hongqian's hand and led her inside.

Meanwhile, Lanqin was helping her two daughters review the traditional Chinese painting lessons they had learned at elementary school that day. Watching them chatter away, Lanqin felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.

"Master!" Si Hua walked in, interrupting Lan Qin's thoughts.

Lanqin raised her head, looking at Sihua with a hint of doubt, waiting for her to continue.

"Someone from Wu Gege's side came and said that Wuya Gege seems to have... seems to have launched an attack," Si Hua said.

Lanqin was startled, and countless feelings in her heart, like weeds in water, floated up as her words stirred.

"Let the wet nurses come and help the two princesses wash up and rest." Lanqin stepped off the couch.

"Mother, where are you going?" Ushiha said reluctantly.

"You and your sister go wash up, your mother will be right back," Lanqin said softly, glancing at her two daughters.

"Sihua, have Baoqin inform Sister Song, and have Yuxiao inform Sister Geng," Lanqin instructed.

In the inner quarters, whenever a woman gives birth, everyone else will wait for her, unless they are confined by their master or have other reasons for not being able to attend. For someone of Uya's status, Lanqin, as the head of the household, naturally has to go.

At this moment, after listening to Si Hua's report, Lan Qin suddenly felt uneasy. Logically, since Wu Ya had launched the attack, it shouldn't have been Wu Shi who came to deliver the message; it should have been Wu Ya's own maid. So why was it Wu Shi?

Therefore, Lanqin immediately sent her maid to inform Madam Song and Madam Geng that Madam Wu was probably already there. She tidied herself up a bit, then, supported by Si Huadi, she carried the Qi Si Lantern and headed in that direction.

The night was cool and still; the early autumn nights were already quite chilly.

"Oh dear, we should have worn a cloak when we came out. Master, shall we go back?" Si Hua said.

"No need, it's not that cold. We'll warm up after walking around," Lanqin said.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Lanqin, supported by Sihua, walked to the west courtyard. As she entered, she heard a series of shrill screams coming from Wuya's room. Because it was night, the sounds were exceptionally clear.

How could she have started now? I clearly saw her in the small garden at noon today.

"Qin'er!" Song Shi, who had arrived from behind, called out when she saw Lanqin standing at the door but not going in.

"Sister, you came so quickly." Lanqin turned around and smiled at Madam Song.

“You sent someone to tell me, so I figured it must be something important. They came right away. Come on, let’s go in and see,” said Madam Song, taking Lanqin’s arm.

The two of them entered Wuya's house together, where they saw Fourth Master, Su Peisheng, and Wu Shi and her servants standing at Wuya's door. Although his back was to Lanqin, Lanqin could still see his nervousness from the curve of his back.

So, he was just as concerned about other women! Lanqin felt a pang of sadness welling up in her heart.

"Consort, Consort Song is here!" Su Peisheng noticed that Lanqin and Consort Song had entered and hurriedly called out.

Only then did Fourth Master turn around and see Lanqin and Madam Song approaching gracefully.

"Consort, Sister Song, you've arrived!" Madam Wu took a few steps down the steps and said.

Lanqin kept a close eye on Fourth Master's body. She saw that from the moment he saw her, his whole body froze and he didn't move at all.

A series of mournful cries came from inside the room, making the already chilly night seem even colder. Just then, the door was flung open with a bang. Several maids came running out carrying basins of water.

A pungent, bloody odor wafted from the still-steaming basin. Lanqin, with her exceptionally sensitive nose, felt nauseous at the smell. The others seemed to smell it too and quickly moved away.

"How is she?" Fourth Master finally spoke, grabbing a maid's arm.

"Doctor Lin has already given the princess a labor-inducing medicine. The princess seems to be in a lot of pain, but the baby inside is too big and she can't give birth!" the maid said in fear.

Hearing these words, everyone felt a mix of emotions.

Da da da!

Suddenly, the sound of a flowerpot being placed at the door came again. Lanqin thought it was Geng Shi, but instead she heard a sweet voice, "Princess Wuya has started labor! Why is it earlier than expected!"

Ms. Nian, supported by Cui Ling and Bai Zhi, had already entered.

Lanqin hadn't seen her for a long time. She saw her wearing a dark-colored cheongsam with a thin, moon-white overcoat, making her look as fresh and delicate as a daffodil.

"Go and bring Doctor Lin out. I have some questions to ask him," said the Fourth Master.

A moment later, the door opened again. Dr. Lin walked out, slightly sweaty.