If Xue'er were to give birth today, with no one by her side, she didn't even dare to think about the consequences.
She had been to the store a few times and was familiar with the route.
As Zhou Jie stepped out of the gate, she suddenly stopped. She remembered Wang Yan from the next courtyard, so she ran over and pounded on their gate.
Unfortunately, the wind and rain outside were too strong, and the people in the yard couldn't hear the knocking at all.
"Wang Yan! Wang Yan!" Zhou Jie called out loudly. Finally, the servant inside heard the noise and ran out in the pouring rain, muttering angrily, "Who is it? In this heavy rain! Can't a person have some peace and quiet?"
When the servant opened the door and saw a woman soaked to the bone outside, he asked impatiently, "Who are you? What brings you knocking on the door in this pouring rain?"
"Where is your young lady? I'm from the next courtyard. Where is the midwife she mentioned? Tell her to bring the midwife here quickly!"
When the servant heard it was the neighbors next door, he couldn't help but shudder. Their young lady had been trying to get along well with the neighbors for some time now, and the servants in the house all knew about it.
I just didn't expect that people over there don't choose auspicious days to give birth. Where am I supposed to find someone in this heavy rain?
The servant was inwardly complaining, but he dared not be negligent in the slightest. He hurriedly said, "Please wait a moment, I will go and inform the young lady right now!"
"I need to go out and find someone else. Tell your young lady to bring them over as soon as possible. As long as the adults and children are safe, we won't mistreat your young lady!"
Upon hearing this, the servant dared not delay any longer. He disregarded the heavy rain outside and hurriedly ran into the courtyard, shouting as he ran, "Miss, Miss, something terrible has happened!"
Wang Yan was watching the rain from inside the house. Although it often rained in Yancheng, this was the first time she had ever seen such heavy rain.
The way this rain is falling is terrifying; the thunder and lightning look like they're going to strike someone dead.
She vaguely heard someone calling her, but she didn't pay attention until someone ran up to her and repeated what she had just heard.
Wang Yan jumped up, a hint of joy in her eyes: "I always said that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. Even if that Mu Yurou is very good at handling things, what good is it? On a rainy day like this, Madam Han can only rely on herself!"
"Haha, my father's request should be fulfilled soon. By the way, where is Granny Li?"
The servant was taken aback. How did he know where Granny Li was?
To show how seriously she took this matter, Wang Yan went out to find people herself.
However, when Wang Yan heard that Granny Li had gone back to her hometown, she almost vomited blood.
It normally takes about half an hour to get from here to Granny Li's hometown. But now, with the wind and rain, the journey will definitely be slower, probably taking two hours round trip. Is that feasible?
“Miss, Madam Han is definitely having her first child. It usually doesn’t happen this quickly. I think you could go and talk to her, and then go out and find someone yourself.”
"There aren't many people in her yard, so take a few more people with you. They can help if needed."
Wang Yan thought it made sense, so she hurriedly drew five or six people from the manor and found the best coachman, and had the manor's steward personally go out to pick them up.
She then took five or six maids and servants and went directly to the next room.
...
At this moment, only Yunniang was by Han Luoxue's side.
When Yunniang heard someone come in, she thought it was Han Luoyu who had come, but when she found out it was Wang Yan from next door, she couldn't hide her disappointment.
Wang Yan hurriedly stepped forward, her voice filled with anxiety: "Madam Han, I'm so sorry, I didn't know you would be taking action today. That old woman Li is not at home, I've already sent the steward to fetch her."
"However, the weather is bad today, and the road is not easy to travel. It will probably take almost two hours to get back."
"I brought some people with me. Let them help you if you need anything!"
Hearing this, Yunniang was extremely grateful.
Before she could speak, an old woman approached and, seeing Han Luoxue lying on the bed, pale-faced and sweating profusely, hurriedly said, "Madam Han, although I am not a midwife, I have helped Granny Li deliver babies before. How about I examine you first?"
Han Luoxue felt a severe stomachache, and she nodded with difficulty.
Seeing this, the old woman didn't stand on ceremony and turned to instruct, "Go and boil some hot water, and prepare plenty."
"Miss, please go out first. It's not appropriate for an unmarried young lady like you to be here!"
Wang Yan nodded. Seeing Han Luoxue's distressed appearance, her heart skipped a beat. Is childbirth always this painful for women? Why did she suddenly feel less inclined to get married?
The old woman had seen it a few times before. She remained calm and carefully examined the situation: "Madam Han's condition is still early. I think we should make her something to eat first. She will have more energy to give birth more easily after eating."
Upon hearing this, Yunniang slapped her forehead in annoyance. She had been too hasty and had completely forgotten about this. She hurriedly asked someone to prepare some food!
At this moment, Han Luoxue was in so much pain that she was completely disoriented. Ever since her water broke, she had been experiencing pain in her abdomen and lower back, and the pain would only stop for a short while before resuming.
It's often said that childbirth is like a brush with death for women, and it's certainly true.
Han Luoxue was in so much pain that she broke out in a cold sweat, and Yunniang was also very worried.
After having someone cook, she hurriedly wiped Han Luoxue's sweat:
"Xue'er, that's how it is for women when they give birth. The first child is more painful, but it gets better after that."
"Don't worry, even though your water has broken, it won't happen that quickly."
"Why don't you drink some of that water?"
She remembered that in the past, her body recovered very quickly after drinking the spiritual spring water, and it should work for Xue'er now too.
"I... Mother, it's no use for me to drink it now."
Yunniang's reminder made Han Luoxue remember her personal space.
If water doesn't work, what about her online store?
Han Luoxue gritted her teeth and looked into the shop, but unfortunately there weren't many items, and it hadn't been refreshed, so there was nothing related to childbirth.
Dogspace is utterly useless when it matters.
Han Luoxue cursed inwardly and began communicating with the space.
[Is there anything in my life that makes childbirth painless?]
The space remained silent; no one spoke.
"I'm in so much pain. If I die, will you just find someone else?"
The space remained silent, and Han Luoxue was about to hit someone.
"Even just refreshing the system's in-game store would be helpful."
Han Luoxue was extremely frustrated. She looked at the lush and green space and wondered why none of the many things there were of any use to her.
That's not right.
Han Luoxue suddenly saw something, her eyes lit up. It was a bottle. She picked up the bottle, looked at the words on it, and almost cursed.
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