"As long as everyone is okay, nothing else matters."
After saying these words, he couldn't help but continue pacing back and forth, as if hoping to divert some of his attention in this way so that he wouldn't be too immersed in the torment in his heart.
Finally, at dawn on the 30th, when the contractions became increasingly frequent and intense, even a woman who was as tough as iron could no longer withstand the tearing pain. A heart-wrenching scream instantly pierced the entire yard and resounded through the sky.
Fu Yu, who had been waiting outside without closing his eyes all night, suddenly shuddered and his whole body shook involuntarily.
One can imagine how terrible the pain must have been to make the usually strong Wen Zhu scream so shrilly!
At this moment, his heartbeat seemed to be about to jump out of his chest, and his whole body was in a state of high tension.
Zhao Manxiang, who was standing not far away, was also frightened by the sudden and earth-shaking scream.
However, when her eyes fell on Fu Yu, who was standing beside her with a serious expression and eyes full of deep concern for his wife, her sympathetic mood suddenly turned into another strong emotion - an indescribable anger that erupted from the depths of her heart.
What are you shouting about?
Can't you just be patient for a bit?
This must be just to gain more sympathy!
It's so hateful!
"Hurry up, the cervix is completely open!"
The midwife's voice came anxiously from inside.
Wen Zhu's originally heart-wrenching screams gradually turned into weak, low sobs.
Fu Yu strode to the edge of the corridor and reached out to lift the curtain to go in.
However, just as he was about to touch the door curtain, Aunt Mei reached out and stopped him.
His face was distorted with anxiety, but in the end he could only step aside.
He had no choice but to move to the window and put his ear against the cold window frame.
Although I couldn't bear to hear the noise inside, my ears seemed to have their own consciousness and I couldn't leave.
The heart-wrenching feeling was almost unbearable for him, but he forced himself to stay there.
More than an hour passed, and Wen Zhu still couldn't give birth to the baby.
Fu Yu was so anxious that sweat was all over his head. The sweat kept sliding down his forehead and soaking his clothes.
Every breath is accompanied by tension and anxiety, as if time is infinitely stretched at this moment.
The Duke's wife could no longer sit still. She stood up and paced back and forth in the corridor.
Her expression was full of anxiety and worry, and she was obviously very uneasy about the current situation.
This anxiety seemed to be transmitted to the people around through every particle in the air, making the whole house shrouded in a tense atmosphere.
At this time, Madam Mei hurried out of the room and bowed to the lady and the prince. "The baby in your belly is a little bigger than we expected. Plus, this is Wen Zhu's first time giving birth, so it's naturally more difficult than other times. I think Wen Zhu is a little short of energy now, so she may need help."
"Go to the Xuanheyuan warehouse and get that old ginseng to replenish Wenzhu's strength."
The Duke's wife immediately turned to a maid beside her, her voice calm but full of unquestionable determination.
"Are you talking about the thousand-year-old wild ginseng? Mother, we only have this precious one in our family..." Zhao Manxiang said in surprise, with a hint of disbelief in her eyes.
"Do you think things are more important, or people? Stop talking and go!"
The Duke's wife spoke in a firm tone, leaving Zhao Manxiang no chance to refute.
So the girl turned around and ran away as fast as she could.
Not long after, she came back breathlessly with the whole precious old mountain ginseng and handed it directly to Doctor Qin who was standing by.
Doctor Qin quickly cut a few slices of ginseng, each of which was of even thickness. He carefully asked Nanny Mei to bring these precious ginseng into the house.
Wen Zhu held the ginseng slices in his mouth, closed his eyes and swallowed slowly. After a while, he regained some energy and his cheeks began to turn a faint color.
Then, in order to nourish Wen Zhu's body more safely, Doctor Qin cut a few more slices of ginseng and specifically instructed the kitchen to stew a pot of fragrant brown sugar ginseng soup over high heat. He then arranged for someone to carefully deliver the soup to Wen Zhu's bedside and told her to drink it slowly.
The warm soup seemed to inject vitality into her instantly. After a while, Wen Zhu's spirit was obviously much better, and she seemed full of energy.
Around noon, an exceptionally loud baby cry filled the entire room. It was a call of life that was both strange and familiar, meaning that a new life was born into this world.
The sound was so beautiful and moving to everyone present.
The midwife breathed a sigh of relief, a kind smile on her face. She used the clean, soft cotton cloth that she had prepared long ago to gently wipe away the remaining fetal matter on the little life that had just come into this world, and then carefully wrapped him in a red blanket embroidered with exquisite patterns, which was warm and comfortable.
After that, the midwife weighed the newborn. After making sure that everything was in order, she happily carried the new life to the exhausted mother, allowing her to see her baby for the first time.
Wen Zhu had heard from others that newborn babies would most likely look wrinkled and lifeless like an elderly person. However, she did not expect that the baby she gave birth to had some delicate wrinkles, but overall the skin looked smooth and rosy, especially the small face, which looked extremely cute and beautiful.
At this moment, an unprecedented sense of pride and maternal love surged in her heart, as if all her fatigue had disappeared.
Seeing this, Aunt Mei was so distressed that she burst into tears. She gently wiped the sweat from Wen Zhu's body due to excessive exertion, her tone full of pity and admiration: "What a beautiful child! It just so happens that today is the birthday of Medicine Buddha. The young master is so white, plump and healthy. I believe he must have an indissoluble bond with him."
After hearing what Aunt Mei said, Wen Zhu gently caressed the baby's smooth and soft cheek, and said with a smile: "You are right, our child is so lucky to be born on such a good day."
When Aunt Mei heard Wen Zhu say this, she couldn't help but nod in agreement: "Come, come, let me take our little baby to see the master and mistress who are anxiously waiting for news outside."
As he said this, he took the child from the midwife's arms and walked towards the door.
"Congratulations everyone! Miss Wen Zhu has safely given birth to a baby boy, weighing a full 7.8 jins!"
The midwife announced the good news loudly with joy on her face, and her words were full of praise for the health and strength of the newborn baby.
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