Chapter 107 Happy New Year!
Upon hearing this, both of their faces turned pale instantly, and their clasped hands tightened.
There was still almost half a day before production, which was naturally a difficult time.
The maids and nannies prepared a maternity ward and cooked soups to help Zhao Xiheng regain her strength.
Every so often, about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, I would experience contractions and cramps. The pain wasn't the worst part; it was the uncertainty of what would happen during childbirth.
Although midwives and female doctors are all available, who can guarantee that no accidents will happen along the way?
At this moment, Zhao Xiheng could still bear the pain, and since it was already September, the weather was not too hot, and she hadn't sweated much.
Wei Li helped her walk around the room to assist with the upcoming delivery.
Xiao Tao brought over the chicken soup and urged her to drink it to replenish her energy.
No one spoke, and an atmosphere of anxiety spread invisibly around them.
Zhao Xiheng had only drunk half of it when her stomach started hurting again. By then it was already dark, and she was exhausted after a long day. She bit Wei Li's shoulder and drifted off to sleep.
Wei Li dared not close his eyes, fearing that something might go wrong. He held Zhao Xiheng's head with one hand and used his other arm as a pillow under her head.
He heard the faint sound of the midnight bell outside, and calculating that the time was approaching, he instructed someone to cook another bowl of ginseng soup so that he could give it to Zhao Xiheng when she woke up.
Another hour passed, and Zhao Xiheng woke up sobbing. Her fingertips dug into his skin, and her soft sobs gradually grew louder, her breathing became heavy, and she could barely speak coherently, "Wei Li...it hurts...it hurts so much..."
Wei Li lowered his head and kissed her forehead, which was damp with sweat. The midwives and female doctors who were sitting in the chair outside, half asleep, came in, lifted the quilt to look at her, and called out, "My lord, you should go out and avoid her now."
As a result, more people came and went, carrying hot water and white towels, surrounding the bed.
Xiao Tao thought Wei Li was in the way, so she pushed him away.
When Wei Li saw this scene, it was so familiar, just like his dream from a long time ago. He couldn't help but tremble all over, covered in cold sweat, and lost consciousness. He could only stare blankly at their busy work.
Zhao Xiheng's muffled sobs struck his heart. He reached out and grabbed her hand. "Adan, I'm here. Don't be afraid."
"Waaah, Wei Li..." Zhao Xiheng grabbed his hand, her skin contorted with pain, veins bulging inch by inch. "If I have a difficult childbirth, will you save the mother or the baby?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Such a thing could never happen!" Wei Li trembled at her question and quickly spat three times on the ground.
"Tell me! If you don't tell me, I won't have the baby!" She looked at him stubbornly, clenching her teeth.
"Save the baby! Save the baby!" Wei Li said hurriedly.
"Ugh..." She bit Wei Li's wrist. "Don't you care about my child at all? What was the point of me having him?"
Wei Li was too flustered to say anything hypocritical; whatever was on her mind slipped out, "You're gone, what's the point of me raising a child alone?"
"You two will definitely be alright, I'll stay here with you."
He even sat down on the edge of the bed.
Zhao Xiheng took a breath and shouted at him, "Now that you've answered the questions, get out!"
"Don't stay here and get in the way of my baby-making. I'm annoyed just looking at you. If it weren't for you, would I be suffering like this? Stop with your crocodile tears! Get out!"
Wei Li was so shocked that he was speechless for a moment. Several maids, finding him in the way, pushed him out together.
"The delivery room is already crowded and noisy. If you stay inside, my lord, you will only get in the way and serve no other purpose. It would be better for you to wait quietly outside."
After the old woman finished speaking expressionlessly, she slammed the door shut.
Zhao Xiheng was about to give birth, so those with sharp ears and eyes naturally heard the news.
As for Wei Li's subordinates, they naturally hoped that Zhao Xiheng would give birth to a son, so that Wei Li would have an heir and give them peace of mind.
Chen Ruojiang knew pretty much everything about Wei Li's character.
A qualified deputy general should solve problems for his lord in every way. He brought congratulatory gifts to accompany Wei Li and comfort him.
Chen Ruojiang and Chen Ruonan rushed to the main courtyard, where they encountered Wei Li being pushed and shoved out. Chen Ruojiang quickly stepped forward to help him up.
"My lord, my lord, don't worry, the lady is a lucky person, she will definitely be alright..." He rambled on and on, but Wei Li glared at him coldly, "Have you finished?"
Chen Ruojiang shut his mouth.
Chen Ruonan stood at the door like a nail, both shocked and frightened, realizing for the first time that childbirth was such a dangerous thing.
Zhao Xiheng is such a beautiful and gentle person, I hope nothing bad happens to her. She put her hands together and prayed to the dark sky.
"My lord, my lord, what's wrong?" Suddenly hearing Chen Ruojiang's shout, Chen Ruonan turned around and saw Wei Li's face was deathly pale, his forehead was covered in sweat, and he was holding his abdomen, almost unable to stand.
Wei Li gritted his teeth and touched his abdomen. "It's just an old wound reopening. It's nothing serious."
Chen Ruojiang nodded blankly. An old wound reopened? This injury was truly dangerous. Two inches further down was an area that could not be described. He did not remember Wei Li injuring this spot.
Wei Li felt as if his abdomen was being cut by a knife, or as if someone was stirring inside his intestines with a stick.
He was the kind of person who could pull a barbed arrow out of his shoulder without batting an eye, so he naturally didn't feel any pain. But when he thought about the pain Zhao Xiheng experienced during childbirth, he found it hard to accept if it was like the abdominal pain he was experiencing now.
She was different from me; how could someone so delicate and frail suffer like this?
The more Wei Li thought about it, the more terrified he became. His abdominal pain was magnified countless times, causing him to break out in a sweat.
While Zhao Xiheng was suffering from a headache inside, he was outside, experiencing all the pain she had endured.
"Madam, Madam, don't shout, gather your strength and push harder." The experienced nanny wiped Zhao Xiheng's sweat and encouraged her.
The midwife, standing on the bed, shouted, "The head is showing! Everything's going smoothly, everything's going smoothly..."
Zhao Xiheng gritted her teeth, cursing Wei Li countless times in her heart. With each additional curse, she gained a bit more strength.
She was never a frail young woman; she could catch fish and climb trees. Although it was her first pregnancy, she was strong enough.
The pregnancy started at 1-3 AM, but the baby was born at noon.
A loud cry echoed throughout the delivery room, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Upon hearing the cry, Zhao Xiheng immediately felt exhausted and closed her eyes to fall asleep.
The midwife rushed out to announce the good news, "It's born! It's born..."
Upon hearing this news, Wei Li collapsed backwards before she could even ask whether it was a boy or a girl.
Inside, people were busy washing the adults and children, while outside, chaos reigned. Wei Li was carried to a side room, where they poured water on him and fanned him until he finally woke up after a long while.
The first thing he asked when he opened his eyes was, "Where is Zhao Xiheng?"
"Madam is fine and is sleeping now."
Wei Li got out of bed, hurriedly put on his boots, and went to the delivery room. He entered quietly.
The smell of blood had dissipated, replaced by a sweet, fruity fragrance. The curtains and mosquito nets were all drawn, blocking out all light, making it warm and cozy like a small animal's den.
Zhao Xiheng was asleep, her forehead wrapped in a headband, and her lower lip was bitten until it bled.
Wei Li's hands were trembling. He subconsciously placed his fingers under her nose to check her breathing.
Humans are warm, they breathe, they have respiration; that's wonderful.
The terrifying scene in my dream did not come true.
His eyes reddened again, and he quickly wiped away his tears before grabbing Zhao Xiheng's hand.
He shed tears almost as many times in this year as he has in his entire life.
The nanny brought the child over, bent down, and showed her to Wei Li, saying, "Congratulations, my lord, it's a beautiful young lady."
As she spoke, she observed Wei Li's expression.
Most men in the world prefer sons, and she feared that Wei Li would be no exception.
"What's so pretty?" Wei Li asked, his dog eyes wide open.
He didn't know what to do with his hands and feet. Didn't Zhao Xiheng say it was a boy?
It's a daughter!
"Beautiful young lady." Not looking disappointed, the nanny emphasized again, congratulated him once more, and showed him the little guy's face.
The little girl was still sleeping with her eyes closed. Her face was small, not even as big as an apple. Her skin was red and wrinkled, like a monkey's. The half of her little hand that was sticking out looked like a quail's claw. It was red and tender, almost transparent, and you could see the veins through it.
Wei Li's lips moved, then he suddenly looked up, "What little lady?"
"Beautiful young lady." The nanny continued to repeat, and look, the father was so happy he was practically dumbfounded.
Wei Li's expression was complicated. Aren't these people afraid of retribution for lying through their teeth?
Looking at Zhao Xiheng, who was still fast asleep, he asked, "Has Madam checked on the child?"
Not yet.
"Don't let her see it yet."
Most people will cry their eyes out after watching it.
It's all his fault. He wasn't home and didn't take good care of Ah-dan. Maybe the child is so ugly because Ah-dan was too tired.
Wei Li bit his lower lip, feeling very guilty. He held Zhao Xiheng's hand and made up his mind that even if their daughter was ugly, she was still born to him by Zhao Xiheng. She was the most pampered young lady in Pingzhou, and no one could laugh at her!
In just a quarter of an hour, Wei Li experienced the highs and lows of life.
She had a daughter, but her daughter wasn't like Zhao Xiheng...
He was overwhelmed with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow. He had already restrained his grief over his daughter's appearance, so the nanny did not notice Wei Li's sadness for a moment.
His biggest worry right now is that Zhao Xiheng will wake up and scold him when she sees how ugly the child is; and the child will be sad when he grows up and looks at his own face.
"Would you like to hold the young lady, my lord?" the nanny asked.
She was so small, not even as long as his forearm. Although she was ugly, she was incredibly delicate, unlike the blanket he used when practicing holding a baby. She was a real, fragile little thing. Wei Li reached out his hand, but didn't even dare to touch her, so he shook his head.
He only has one child, what if he gets hurt?
The first thing Zhao Xiheng did upon waking up, without even paying attention to Wei Li's warm greetings, was to ask, "Where's the child?"
Wei Li stammered and couldn't give a coherent explanation.
Zhao Xiheng felt a chill run down her spine. Could it be... could it have died at birth?
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