"Let Granny Zhong examine you first. As for those two filthy servants, I will interrogate them for you personally. You listen here, and I will have someone take them outside the screen."
Li Chenjiao bit her lip, seemingly wanting to say something more, but in the next instant she suddenly let go of Fourth Master's hand, and finally used up all her strength to faint.
The cup in Qiu Hu's hand slipped and fell to the ground. Fortunately, it didn't break, but no one cared about it at the moment.
Amidst the Fourth Master's cold rebuke, Qiu Hu hurriedly went to fetch Physician Zhou and Granny Zhong.
The birth of the Fourth Prince was naturally a joyous occasion, but for the maids in the East Courtyard, the health of their mistress was of paramount importance.
Qiu Hu went out to find the imperial physician and Granny Zhong, and at the same time exchanged a glance with Qiu Ci, who was guarding outside.
Qiu Ci's face was completely devoid of a smile at this moment. She followed behind Qiu Hu, speaking rapidly.
"Don't worry, sister. Chen Mama and Lüju are keeping an eye on the Second Princess, so no one will take advantage of the situation. The Master has also sent Fulu to watch over her. As for the Fourth Prince, Zhong Mama and Lin Mama are there. Zhong Mama's milk supply is still quite good, and the wet nurses that were originally chosen have been temporarily placed in the back, with Dongsheng keeping an eye on them. As for those two midwives..."
Qiu Ci's eyes sharpened considerably when she mentioned the two midwives.
"I was afraid the master would interrogate them, so I didn't dare to torture them. I just followed your instructions and stripped them naked yesterday, leaving them in their undergarments to be exposed to the wind all night. Xiao Luzi gagged them and tied their hands and feet. They were only given a couple of sips of water this morning. But they were still too easy on them. Don't worry, sister, after they came out yesterday, I didn't let anyone have any contact with them. I also let the two wet nurses see their miserable state, which was a good lesson for them."
Qiu Hu hummed in agreement: "Have Green Bamboo keep a close eye on the small kitchen. She needs to personally oversee the decoction of the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician... The birth of the mistress is a joyous occasion, and I reckon things will be sent from various places later. Whatever they are, put them aside separately and deal with them after the mistress wakes up... Keep an eye on things, and inform the mistress of everyone who comes..."
The two maids weren't able to help much in the delivery room last night, but they kept a tight watch outside and there wasn't a single problem.
The two maids arranged everything well, but they were both worried about their master. They talked and walked around, and even in the East Courtyard where they had lived for so many years, they still got lost.
It's true that concern can cloud judgment.
Fortunately, thankfully, my master is safe and sound.
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