When Jiang Ting arrived, Jiang Tian was already preparing to give birth.
Her water broke, and she'll be giving birth soon.
When they saw him coming, the palace maids and eunuchs all knelt down.
For them, if anything happened to Jiang Tian, they would definitely not survive either.
Therefore, everyone hopes that Jiang Tian's pregnancy will go smoothly.
Ignoring the attempts of those around him to stop him, Jiang Ting barged into the delivery room.
Seeing him come in, Jiang Tian, who was eating, asked in surprise, "Why are you here? Didn't anyone stop you?"
Jiang Ting's forehead was covered in cold sweat.
He knew that Jiang Tian's water had just broken and that labor was still some time away.
But the unease in his heart was about to overwhelm him.
He couldn't help but step forward and hold Jiang Tian's hand: "I am the child's father, why can't I come? Don't worry, I will stay here and accompany you during childbirth."
As soon as he said this, the midwives knelt down, and they all cried out that the Emperor must not do it.
The delivery room has always been considered a filthy place by others, and women in labor are said to lose their dignity during childbirth.
After all, compared to giving birth to a healthy child and carrying on the family line for her husband's family, everything else comes second.
All the modesty and self-respect a woman should have been abandoned at this moment.
How could such filth be allowed to taint the emperor, the ruler of the country?
Jiang Ting looked at the group of midwives, and immediately waved his hand. Before they could say a word, their mouths were gagged and they were dragged away.
In order to ensure that Jiang Tian could give birth smoothly, Jiang Ting found dozens of midwives. Since these women were going against him, he would replace them with another group.
The new batch of people who were replaced this time didn't dare to say a word.
They were highly skilled midwives recruited from the common people and personally selected by Jiang Ting. They were filled with awe for the monarch of the country.
The people in front of them didn't know which mass grave they were going to be dragged into, so to keep it a secret, they dared not say anything.
Seeing that the group of people were no longer going against him, Jiang Ting felt much better.
Jiang Tian ignored his sudden outburst and continued to stuff food into her mouth to replenish her strength.
Jiang Ting is not a cruel person, and the midwives who were dragged away will not lose their lives.
Jiang Tian was well aware of this.
Jiang Ting indeed had no intention of taking their lives. His child was about to be born today, and even if it was just to bring good fortune to the child, he would not go on a killing spree.
"Will you stay here with me and watch me eat?"
Jiang Tian asked him.
Jiang Ting gently wiped the sweat from her face: "Not only that, I will stay with you until the very end, until you give birth."
Jiang Tian looked at him with a half-smile: "Do you know that it's very difficult for a woman to maintain her normal demeanor when she gives birth? All that blood and filth comes out with the baby. Can you bear it? When you see me without any dignity, you might be so scared that you can't sleep for days and nights, or you might even despise me from now on."
"Human hearts are unpredictable. A woman's childbirth is a woman's dedication and sacrifice. For many men, even a glimpse of it would be a nightmare. Even if a woman walks through the gates of hell and the child she gives birth to bears their surname, to them it is only natural. On the contrary, if they really saw such a scene, they probably wouldn't have much sympathy for their wives. Instead, they would be afraid of their wives and even disgusted by their wives' approach."
Jiang Ting wasn't in a good mood.
He knew Jiang Tian wasn't lying.
During this period, in order to ensure Jiang Tian's smooth delivery, he read many medical books and also sought out many doctors specializing in gynecology, from whom he learned a great deal about childbirth.
Even noble ladies in the capital would be covered in sweat and look disheveled during childbirth.
In fact, many women are left with scars that can never be fully healed in order to give birth to a child.
The price women pay to give birth is enormous.
Many people even suffered from unspeakable aftereffects.
The discharge of waste during the production process is arguably the least noticeable side effect. Other symptoms are far more alarming.
Ironically, even the smallest aftereffect has a huge impact on dignity.
When a person is completely uninhibited in front of others, and can't even control anything, it's like torture.
At first, Jiang Ting couldn't imagine how difficult it must have been for Jiang Tian to get through it all alone.
Later on, he gradually made up his mind that no matter what, even if Jiang Tian hated him, he would stay by her side.
But Jiang Tian still doesn't consider him a true member of her own family.
Is that how you see me?
He couldn't help but think that if Yan Jing'an were here, Jiang Tian would definitely not care about those etiquette rules and would let Yan Jing'an accompany her.
"People's hearts are fickle, but if you stay with me, that's fine too. To me, there is no romantic relationship between us. As a friend, if you think that staying with me when I'm weak will make me feel better, then I accept your company."
Jiang Tian's thinking was very clear.
She doesn't care about him anymore.
But if he dares to look at such a terrifying scene, Jiang Tian, you won't refuse.
Jiang Tian even gave him a relaxed smile: "If you're scared, just close your eyes."
Jiang Ting felt depressed. He couldn't help but step forward and grasp Jiang Tian's hand: "I'm not that despicable, nor that cowardly. The child you're carrying is ours. You've endured so much pain during your pregnancy, and now that you've finally reached the day of delivery, if I were to be frightened by those so-called filthy scenes and discard you like trash, then what difference would I make from an animal?"
He knew that Jiang Tian had seen many despicable men since she was a child.
She had seen through many things, and even with Yan Jing'an by her side, she still didn't trust men.
She would always use words to hurt him, but it was just to find a sense of security.
Jiang Ting certainly couldn't abandon her.
He wasn't there for her during childbirth; he watched coldly as she faced death.
Then what is he?
They're not even human.
Jiang Tian glanced at him and finally stopped talking.
Jiang Ting knew that her condition was gradually becoming more painful, so he stopped talking and let the midwives take care of her.
He didn't go out, but silently stayed by his side.
Even though they knew he was the king of a country, the midwives, once they entered the area they were familiar with, gradually felt relieved and began to take care of Jiang Tian in an orderly manner.
At this moment, the head eunuch rushed in and said a few words to Jiang Ting.
Around that time, the Empress Dowager learned that Jiang Tian was about to give birth and sent someone over.
The head palace maid happened to witness Jiang Ting rushing into the delivery room and refusing to come out.
Startled, she didn't dare delay and hurriedly went back to report to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was so angry that she slammed her fist on the table.
In the years since Jiang Ting ascended the throne, he has never done anything to please her.
As a mere concubine, Jiang Tian could only give birth; how could she possibly have such great prestige?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
