Zhen Wanwan was too busy holding her baby to help, and seeing a whole bunch of experienced midwives trying to get on the bus, she felt a headache coming on.
"Madam Fang's premature birth was caused by a fright. Aunts and sisters-in-law, if you have a few years of delivery experience, please come up and take a look. If you don't have much experience, please help boil water..."
After Zhen Wanwan finished speaking, she gave Siqin a meaningful look, the meaning of which was easy to understand.
For the sake of her mistress, Siqin endured the excruciating pain in her arm and put on the airs of a wealthy and powerful family: "I would appreciate it if the 'experienced' aunties could help me deliver my mistress and young master safely. After that, our Fang family will certainly not treat you unfairly."
Siqin emphasized the word "experience," and then subtly warned, "If anyone tries to cheat or shirk their duties, our Fang family's guards aren't just there for show!"
Several women, upon hearing the second half of Siqin's words, were frightened by the guards' swords.
They originally wanted to use this opportunity to establish a relationship with the Fang family, so that with such a powerful backer, they could achieve great success without seeking wealth and honor.
As long as the Fang family can squeeze out even a tiny bit of money, it will be enough for them to support their family.
The Zhen family is the best proof. Madam Zhen and Madam Fang were on good terms, and she never skimped on food and drink along the way. Unfortunately, the Fang family never had any dealings with them.
Having finally gotten this opportunity, there's no reason not to step forward and curry favor.
As long as they can save Madam Fang and the young master in her womb, they can also live a life of luxury like the Zhen family, with someone to protect them.
However, the Fang family is not someone they can easily climb up to.
Chief Fang drew his broadsword, ostensibly to protect Madam Fang, but also as a warning to them not to play any tricks, or the sword would strike without mercy.
Zhen Wanwan saw that many of the women who came to help were trembling with fear, and only a few were relatively calm, so she let them go up first to check on Madam Fang's body.
Siqin also got into the car to personally take care of Madam Fang.
"Aunt Li, my wife..." Siqin looked at Old Lady Li's bitter face with pleading eyes. Seeing her serious expression, she felt even more uneasy.
They came from a great distance this time, but in order to avoid being discovered by the master's family, they did not bring a midwife or many servants.
They had calculated their due dates well in advance, but who would have thought such an unexpected event would occur?
If something happens to the madam and the young master, not only would the master kill her, but she herself would never be able to forgive herself.
"Oh, Miss Siqin, my Wanwan has probably already told you everything, right?"
Now that Madam Fang has regained consciousness, she doesn't want to speak frankly with Siqin, as she fears it might upset Madam Fang and worsen the delivery.
Siqin naturally knew about her mistress's situation, and tears streamed down her face, but she dared not relax for even a moment.
No matter what, the lady and the young master must be saved.
"Siqin, Auntie...it hurts so much, I can't take it anymore...ah...it hurts so much..."
Mrs. Fang felt as if her whole body was being torn apart, and the pain made it impossible for her to think independently.
All he could do was cry out in pain over and over again; his screams seemed to pierce the heavens and were chilling.
The women who boarded the bus confidently lifted Mrs. Fang's bedding, only to turn pale at the sight.
Following what Old Lady Li had done before, they stroked her belly and looked at each other in horror.
"This...this is a difficult birth!"
What followed were Madam Fang's increasingly agonizing screams.
Zhen Wanwan paced back and forth on the ground, holding the child. She was extremely anxious as she listened to Madam Fang's screams. Fortunately, Sister-in-law Zhou was there to help hold one of the children.
Afraid of frightening Guabao and Tianbao, she moved slightly away from the carriage where Madam Fang gave birth.
Even from this distance, the sound was still deafening.
Sister-in-law Zhou was afraid of scaring Tianbao, so she covered her ears early on, and noticed that Zhen Wanwan seemed absent-minded.
He then said, "How about I hold your baby for you? You can get in the car and take a look."
Good baby and sweet baby are known for being well-behaved. Even now, they lie quietly in their mother's and aunt's arms, without crying or making a fuss.
"Sister-in-law, you probably can't handle two by yourself. Why don't we go and find my sister-in-law?"
"Alright."
Zhen Wanwan was also worried about leaving the twins there, so after thinking about it, she decided to go find Wang Cuihua and the others.
The two of them walked straight inside. Just now, when they heard the commotion outside, they had Wang Cuihua lead a group of children to hide at the very back.
They're not too far apart; you can see them just by looking up.
"Aunt..."
"Little sister, how is Madam Fang? And why hasn't Mother returned yet?"
Like a mother hen protecting her chicks, Wang Cuihua herded all the children behind her.
"Oh dear, Madam Fang isn't feeling well. My mother is helping out over there. Sister-in-law, could you please look after the two children for a while..."
“Okay.” Wang Cuihua readily took the child.
"Then I'll have to trouble you two sisters-in-law in advance..."
After settling the twins in, Zhen Wanwan turned and returned to the carriage.
At this moment, the carriage smelled extremely of blood, but the child showed no signs of being born. Siqin then brought a bowl of ginseng soup to Madam Fang.
This is the tonic soup that Doctor Fang prescribed after he was slapped several times by Chief Fang.
Even after Madam Fang finished drinking, the bleeding continued unabated. Her lips were no longer red, and she looked as if she was about to die at any moment.
"Miss Siqin, we've done everything we can, but Madam Fang's baby is breech and hasn't come out yet...we..."
Some women, unable to bear it any longer, secretly wiped away their tears and got off the carriage.
Siqin burst into tears: "Madam! Waaah... Please hold on a little longer... Doctor Fang, quickly call Doctor Fang over!"
Old Mrs. Li also had a gloomy face, looking at Mrs. Fang, who was as pale as snow, with heartache.
“Miss Siqin, as you can see, the baby is slow to come out and may suffocate to death... in Madam Fang’s womb.”
Siqin couldn't believe it. She knelt down in front of Old Lady Li and kowtowed, pleading, "Auntie, please save my lady again, I beg you."
The women in the car looked at Madam Fang with pity. Nine out of ten women die during childbirth, and no matter how noble one's status, no one can escape the ordeal of childbirth.
"Miss, you should make proper arrangements for the lady's funeral..."
The other women got off the carriage dejectedly. At this moment, Old Lady Li suddenly spoke up: "If we save the child, there is still a glimmer of hope for Madam Fang's unborn child!"
Everyone stared at Old Lady Li in astonishment. If they wanted to save the baby, they would have to reach into Madam Fang's belly and pull the child out alive!
The mother was certain to die; how is this different from indirect murder?
They all understood this principle, so none of them dared to be the sinner who "indirectly committed murder".
Madam Fang is dead. If the Fang family investigates the matter afterward, they will likely face death.
As Madam Fang's consciousness gradually faded, she no longer had the strength to cry out. She heard what Old Lady Li said.
My heart was filled with sorrow and pain, but I still made the decision in the end.
"Auntie, please help me save my baby."
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