Chapter 177 A Mysterious Guest Arrives
When the Zhou family heard that Du Wanchun was about to give birth, they all became very nervous.
Especially Aunt Zhou, pacing back and forth in the room, asked, "Granny, besides hot water and scissors, what else do we need to prepare?"
Granny Zhuang comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, let's make some food for Wanchun first. She'll need to be full to have the strength to give birth."
Aunt Zhou nodded repeatedly, "Yes, let's eat first. Wanchun likes red bean dumplings, I'll go cook some right now."
She said this and hurriedly went into the house.
Du Wanchun sat calmly in the room, seemingly without any discomfort in her stomach.
Zhou Ruiyuan squatted down next to Du Wanchun, held her hand and asked, "Does it hurt?"
Du Wanchun shook her head and said, "It doesn't hurt, but I guess it will take a while."
Zhou Ruiyuan gently placed his hand on her stomach, his eyes filled with heartache. "If it hurts, don't bear it, tell me."
Du Wanchun smiled and nodded, "Yes, husband, don't worry. I heard from Granny Zhuang that I'll probably have to wait another day or two."
Zhou Ruiyuan carefully held her in his arms, stroked her long hair, and gently kissed her forehead. "I'll stay with you these next two days."
Du Wanchun leaned against his warm embrace. She was initially a little worried, but under his comforting words, she gradually relaxed.
Everyone was extremely nervous because of what Granny Zhuang said, fearing that Du Wanchun might give birth at any moment.
The family waited for two days. On the night of the third day, Du Wanchun found that her stomach was hurting and there was a little blood on her body.
She quickly helped Zhou Ruiyuan sit up, "Husband, I think I'm about to give birth!"
Hearing her voice, Zhou Ruiyuan sat up abruptly, then jumped off the bed and rushed out without even putting on his shoes, shouting, "Mother! Granny! Wanchun is about to give birth!"
Hearing Zhou Ruiyuan's voice, Aunt Zhou hurriedly dressed and went outside, calling out, "I'm here! Ruiyuan!"
As she spoke, she hurriedly arrived at Du Wanchun's room.
Du Wanchun sat on the bed, clutching her stomach, and soon she was covered in cold sweat from the pain.
Aunt Zhou took a handkerchief and wiped her face. "My dear daughter, tell your mother if there's anything else you'd like to eat."
Despite the pain, Du Wanchun said, "Mother, I want to drink water now."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhou quickly got up and said, "Okay, I'll go get you some water right away."
Du Wanchun nodded slightly.
At this moment, Zhou Ruiyuan entered with Granny Zhuang. "Wanchun, how is she?"
Zhou Ruiyuan pulled her into his arms again.
Granny Zhuang examined Du Wanchun, frowned, and said, "She's about to give birth. This time it's really happening. Ruiyuan, go and fetch Doctor Xu quickly."
Zhou Ruiyuan stood up. "Yes, Granny."
After he finished speaking, he strode outside.
Du Wanchun's stomach continued to hurt. At first, she could bear it, but gradually each contraction felt like a knife was being churned inside her stomach, making it hard to breathe.
"Mom, it hurts so much."
Du Wanchun held Zhou Da Niang's hand and said with distress.
Aunt Zhou felt heartbroken seeing this and held her hand tightly, saying, "Don't be afraid, Mother is here."
At this moment, Zhou Ruiyuan arrived with Doctor Xu.
Doctor Xu quickly came to Du Wanchun's bedside, took her pulse, and then said with a smile, "Wanchun is in good health. She has plenty of qi and blood, and there shouldn't be any problems with her delivery today."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Zhou Ruiyuan sat down next to Du Wanchun, letting her lean against him and hold his hand.
Granny Zhuang said, "Ruiyuan, you should go out first. The delivery room is full of blood!"
Zhou Ruiyuan looked down at Du Wanchun in his arms and said seriously, "I'm not going out. I want to stay here with Wanchun."
Granny Zhuang sighed. She was about to say something, but Aunt Zhou stopped her. "Never mind, it's good to have Ruiyuan accompany her. Wanchun isn't in that much pain."
Granny Zhuang was not a rigid person, and nodded slightly, saying, "Alright."
At this moment, the Third Prince called out from outside, "Granny, I'm cooking some red ginseng soup for Wanchun outside. If you want it, just call me."
Aunt Zhou replied, "Okay, I understand."
At this moment, Du Wanchun's stomach pain became increasingly severe.
Granny Zhuang looked at her hand again. "No rush, it's still early. It will probably take another three or four hours."
Zhou Ruiyuan frowned, his face full of worry, and said, "Three or four hours? Won't Wanchun be able to take it?"
Granny Zhuang softened her voice and said, "Most women need this much time to give birth, Ruiyuan, don't worry. Rest assured, I'm here, and I won't let anything happen to Wanchun."
Du Wanchun was in so much pain that she gripped Zhou Ruiyuan's arm tightly with both hands, leaving bruises on her skin in no time.
Aunt Zhou felt heartbroken looking at Du Wanchun's appearance, and her eyes reddened slightly.
Just then, someone knocked on the courtyard gate.
Aunt Zhou and Granny Zhuang both heard it.
"Who would come at this time?" Granny Zhuang asked, puzzled.
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