Xie Shiyan arrived even faster than the midwife.
Upon hearing the news, he practically ran to Gu Jiangli's side.
Old Madam Xie hadn't left her room for a long time, but when she heard that Gu Jiangli was about to give birth, she rushed over to check on her.
Her grandfather and mother rushed over overnight after hearing the news.
Upon learning that Xie Shiyan was already inside, their faces couldn't help but show surprise.
Gu Zan looked at Madam Xie and said repeatedly:
"Madam, you are very polite. Shiyan is a good child. It is rare to see a woman giving birth with her husband by her side."
Madam Xie looked wistful. "He really is a good boy... I didn't really notice it before."
She spoke those last few words very softly, and Gu Zan didn't hear them at all.
Seeing her sorrowful expression, I assumed she was worried about Gu Jiangli's childbirth.
Inside the room, Gu Jiangli was straining according to the midwife's instructions.
This wasn't her first time giving birth, and she had taken pain-relieving pills, so she didn't feel much pain.
But Xie Shiyan, who was holding her hand, was trembling and sweating nervously.
Even the midwife who served them was deeply moved.
"I've delivered babies my whole life, and I've never seen anyone give birth at the same time as their wife. General Xie, with all your care, your wife and child will surely be safe and sound."
The midwife tried to comfort Xie Shiyan, but he seemed not to hear her, remaining silent and staring intently at Gu Jiangli, not daring to look away.
Time slowly passed.
This night seemed exceptionally long.
As the sun rose, the sound of a newborn baby crying came from the Xie family home.
The crying was loud and clear.
The midwife smiled broadly, her face crinkling with wrinkles, and offered her congratulations to Xie Shiyan and Gu Jiangli one after another.
"Congratulations, General! Congratulations, Madam! It's a healthy baby boy!"
Xie Shiyan's eyes reddened, and tears were about to fall.
He gently took the child from the midwife, bent down, and showed it to Gu Jiangli.
"Jiang Li, look, this is our child... Are you... still in pain?"
This was the first time Gu Jiangli had heard Xie Shiyan's voice choked with sobs.
He truly loved the child and genuinely felt sorry for her suffering during childbirth.
She gently shook her head, looking at the child in Xie Shiyan's arms.
The baby was just born, all wrinkled and not exactly pretty.
But Gu Jiangli felt a warmth in her heart at the arrival of this new life.
"It doesn't hurt anymore. Seeing you all makes me feel better."
Xie Shiyan gently pressed his chin against her forehead.
"Jiang Li, from now on, I will make sure you and the child live a carefree life, and no one will be able to hurt you."
Gu Jiangli was somewhat tired.
She could feel Xie Shiyan's determination to protect the mother and child.
So he simply said "okay" softly and fell into a deep sleep.
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Outside the door.
More and more people gathered around.
Some members of the Xie family's collateral branches also came to see what was going on.
More than whether Gu Jiangli and the child are healthy, they are more concerned about whether Gu Jiangli gave birth to a boy or a girl.
If it were a girl, the position of head of the Xie family might fall to someone from a collateral branch in the future.
If it were a boy, those of them from collateral branches wouldn't have much hope.
When Xie Shiyan personally carried the child out, everyone gathered around him.
"Congratulations, Madam, and congratulations, Master Gu, on the arrival of a young master. Madam is also fine and is resting."
"Good...good...it's good that you're alright." Old Madam Xie smiled through her tears, then hurriedly instructed the person beside her, "Take the midwife to the accounting office to collect her reward."
The midwife left happily.
The expressions on the faces of the Xie family's collateral relatives standing to the side were quite varied.
Despite being unhappy, he had to pretend to be happy and congratulate Xie Shiyan.
Xie Shiyan was in a good mood today and didn't give them a hard time.
But they ignored them.
Gu Jiangli's mother placed the child directly in Gu Zan's arms and then playfully teased him with her finger.
Madam Xie watched from the side, not angry at all, but looking at the child with tender eyes.
Holding the child in her arms, she hurriedly asked again:
When can I see Jiang Li?
Xie Shiyan smiled gently: "Let's go in an hour, she's fast asleep."
With tears welling up in her eyes, Gu Jiangli's mother nodded repeatedly, "Good, good."
The three of them together created an atmosphere that made it difficult for outsiders to intrude.
Madam Xie took two steps back and looked at Xie Shiyan's back, feeling a sense of unfamiliarity for the first time.
Her grandson has never given anyone a kind look since he joined the army.
Even in front of an emperor revered by thousands, he acted as he pleased and showed no respect for the emperor.
But today, when facing the Gu family, he became so polite and gentle, completely devoid of his usual hostility.
If others saw them, they would definitely say they were a family.
Seeing these close friends, Madam Xie unconsciously took a step back.
The old woman beside her looked at her with a worried expression.
"Madam, aren't you going to check on the young master?"
Hearing the old woman's words, Madam Xie was momentarily dazed.
The baby's crying had stopped, and he was sleeping soundly in Gu Zan's arms.
Xie Shiyan's face was so gentle it was almost melting.
She shook her head with a wry smile.
"If I went, would Shi Yan still look so relaxed?"
Shi Yan had a distance from her, and she knew that better than anyone else.
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