After listening to Aunt Wang's rambling, Yan Qingqing comforted her. Aunt Wang slapped her forehead and said, "Look at me, I didn't come to see you, I came to pour out my troubles to you."
Although that's what she said, she couldn't hide the smile on her face. Well, with money in hand, what kind of daughter-in-law couldn't she find? If this one doesn't work out, she can just find another one.
Once Aunt Wang made up her mind, she stopped worrying about it.
Xu came over right after seeing Aunt Wang off. These days, Xu has been doing needlework at Yan Qingqing's house, and Li Sanniu has also been helping Yan Qingqing build a house. The couple has earned quite a bit.
Xu sat by Yan Qingqing's bedside and said, "Second sister-in-law, why did you suddenly fall ill? I went back to my parents' home yesterday to deliver holiday gifts, and my mother asked me to stay overnight."
I heard you were sick as soon as I got back.
Xu was being kind, and Yan Qingqing replied with a smile, "It's nothing serious. I've just been working a bit too hard lately, and there might be signs of premature labor. The doctor has already prescribed some medicine, and we'll see how long it can last."
Upon hearing this, Madam Xu quickly replied, "This is no small matter. I'll put aside my work and take care of my second sister-in-law for a while."
Yuan Huiniang, who was standing to the side, smiled and said, "Third Aunt, Xinniang and I have already made arrangements. We will take turns taking care of my mother."
Madam Xu said, "You two are too young and inexperienced, especially Xinniang, who is still a virgin. Let me do it."
To be honest, after my difficult childbirth, I paid close attention to this matter and even consulted many people.
However, her body is already weakened and she can no longer conceive. Your mother is very fortunate, but she still cannot be careless.
Besides, you two also have the business of Jinsheng Pavilion to look after. Yue Niang is still young, and she can't function without a capable person."
Yan Qingqing had no choice but to accept Xu's kind offer and said to Xu, "In that case, I'll trouble you, Third Aunt."
Xu said with a "hey," "Second sister-in-law, why are you being so polite with me?"
Yan Qingqing also wanted to take this time to observe further. If Xu was indeed capable, she would like to entrust him with important responsibilities.
Perhaps because she was used to being busy, Yan Qingqing really couldn't lie in bed; she felt that every minute in bed was torture.
Xu knew that Yan Qingqing couldn't stay still, so she told her a lot of gossip to cheer her up.
Yan Qingqing was stunned by what she heard; she never expected that such a small village as Canghe could have so much gossip.
Yan Qingqing remained in bed for more than ten days. During this time, many other neighbors visited her, mostly bringing three or five eggs and a bowl or two of millet.
These past few days, Yan Qingqing has been feeling a slight downward pressure in her stomach, and she thinks she might be about to give birth.
When Yan Qingqing told Xu about the situation, Xu was extremely anxious.
Yan Qingqing looked at Xu Shi, who was pacing anxiously, and laughed: "Third Aunt, this is what you call experienced? I don't think you're as calm as Xin Niang and the others."
Seeing that Yan Qingqing was teasing her, Xu rolled her eyes and said, "Second sister-in-law, how could those children know the dangers of childbirth for women?"
Yan Qingqing said good-naturedly, "Alright, then what do you suggest we do now?"
Madam Xu slapped her forehead and said, "Naturally, we should find a midwife first and prepare things for childbirth."
There's a midwife on my family's side who's very experienced in childbirth. I mentioned her to her when I went back to my hometown recently. If my second sister-in-law can't find a good midwife, she can come."
The midwife, Yan Qingqing, had not made any prior preparations, mainly because she had not expected the premature birth. So she said, "In that case, let Xiang Ping make a trip to Xujiazhuang to bring the person over."
"While you're at it, go to Renshantang and pick up Doctor Zheng as well."
Yan Qingqing trusted the doctor more than the midwife. Although there were no professional obstetrics and gynecology departments these days, having a doctor by her side made her feel more at ease.
Soon the midwife and Doctor Zheng arrived. The midwife's husband's surname was Xu, and he came from the same family as Xu's maternal family. After groping Yan Qingqing's body, Granny Xu said, "It looks like the baby is about to engage in labor. You've already had several children, so once it engages, it'll only be a matter of two or three days before you give birth."
I won't be taking any other jobs for the next few days. If you need any, just have someone call me.
Yan Qingqing nodded and thanked Granny Xu. Canghe Village was quite close to Xu Family Village, and it was convenient for Yan Qingqing's family to travel back and forth by oxcart.
After seeing Granny Xu off, it was Doctor Zheng's turn. Doctor Zheng took her pulse and said, "You showed signs of premature labor half a month ago. It seems you've been on medication to keep it going."
You have to admit Dr. Zheng's medical skills are superb; he could tell I was taking medicine to protect my pregnancy just by taking my pulse.
Then Dr. Zheng frowned and said, "Your baby seems to be in an incorrect position."
Yan Qingqing invited Doctor Zheng because she was afraid of this. Unlike in modern times, cesarean sections were not possible in ancient times. If the baby was in an abnormal position, it would greatly increase the possibility of a difficult labor and the death of both mother and child.
Yan Qingqing's business was just starting to take off and she didn't want to die, so she cherished her life. Of course, she also hoped to give birth to her baby safely, whether it was a boy or a girl didn't matter.
Yan Qingqing asked cautiously, "Dr. Zheng must have a way, right? I remember Dr. Zheng saying that before."
Seeing Yan Qingqing's life-saving appearance, Doctor Zheng chuckled and said, "Of course, I have a unique skill passed down from my sect that can seal acupoints and reposition fetuses. Small fetal positions are no problem for me."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief. Once she did, she became more talkative, muttering to herself, "The current medical level is still not good enough. If only we could have a cesarean section."
Hearing this, Yuan Huiniang asked, "Mother, what is a cesarean section?"
Yan Qingqing replied without much thought, "It's just cutting open the stomach, taking out the baby, and then sewing the stomach back up."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Huiniang gasped in shock and exclaimed, "How can someone survive with their stomach cut open?"
Yan Qingqing replied, "Of course it is possible. Not only can the abdomen be opened, but the human skull can also be opened. There used to be a legendary doctor named Hua Tuo, and I think he knew this kind of craniotomy technique, but he was killed because he offended a treacherous minister named Cao Cao."
Yuan Huiniang listened to it as just a story, but Doctor Zheng, who was standing to the side, asked with shining eyes, "Where did you get this information from?"
My master once said that his master had told him about this medical technique, but because it was too shocking, it was never mentioned again.
And who is this legendary healer Hua Tuo you mentioned? I've never heard of him.
Yan Qingqing realized she had talked too much, so she quickly chuckled twice and said, "I also read it in a book."
Dr. Zheng became even more curious: "What kind of book would you lend me so I can take a look?"
Yan Qingqing wanted to slap herself twice at this moment. Why did she bring up a C-section?
Yan Qingqing could only brush it off by saying that it had been too long and she couldn't remember.
Dr. Zheng naturally knew that Yan Qingqing didn't want to talk about it, and said angrily, "If we really encounter a difficult labor, I'll try the cesarean section you mentioned."
This terrified Yuan Huiniang. Fortunately, Doctor Zheng was a man of medical ethics. Although he said that, he still did his best to perform acupuncture on Yan Qingqing to correct the baby's position.
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