Chapter 569 Zhang Chuchu Goes into Premature Birth!
There are also people who harbor resentment towards Shen Lanxi.
"A match made in heaven? What makes her a match made in heaven?"
"Who cares about a piece of shabby calligraphy? I'd rather give them gold and silver."
Even so, it made the other women in the Shen family extremely envious. When they got married, the Shen family was being very careful in everything they did, and their dowries were pitifully small.
"Shen Yuanxin got the better deal!" Shen Yuanruan's lips curled down, a flash of malice in her eyes.
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There were more guests today, and Zhang Chuchu, who was about to give birth, also came out to greet her family.
"Chuchu, your belly is so big!" Zhang Chuchu's sister-in-law hadn't seen her for quite some time, and was startled when she suddenly saw her today.
"What's so great about a big belly? Don't you know what kind of family Chu Chu has entered into? Naturally, she's being taken care of in luxury. A bigger belly means she's being well cared for!" Zhang Chu Chu's mother thought it was good that her daughter was bigger; a big belly meant she had some flesh on her body, which meant her daughter hadn't suffered.
Zhang Chuchu's sister-in-law's family wasn't wealthy either, and her husband's family only prospered after Zhang Chuchu married into the Shen family. Hearing her mother-in-law say this, she felt it made a lot of sense.
"Giving birth is hard work, so if you eat well, the baby in your belly will grow strong!"
Zhang Chuchu looked at her sister-in-law's bare wrist, a look of contempt and disgust flashing in her eyes.
"There is a royal physician in the manor who takes our pulse three times a day. There are also six old women who take care of us. They arrange everything perfectly, including what tonics we should eat at what time."
"The family arranged for a midwife and wet nurse to come to the house half a month ago, just waiting for me to give birth."
These words made her family members green with envy.
"Chuchu, be careful. You're so big today, don't bump into anything!"
Zhang Chuchu was somewhat disgusted by her family's petty and stingy manner, and they all gathered around to say that if outsiders heard this, they would think that the Shen family was mistreating her.
If her mother-in-law finds out, she'll criticize her family for being uncouth.
"Mother, sister-in-law, I understand. With so many maids and servants protecting me, what could possibly happen to me? Don't worry about me. I'm going to change my clothes and will be back in a bit!"
The woman was quite far along in her pregnancy; even a little water was too much for her stomach. Zhang Chuchu, both annoyed and happy, clutched her belly and left the table.
Half an hour later, an old woman, her face ashen, rushed to Miao's side and whispered something in her ear.
"Second Young Madam, you slipped and fell while changing your clothes and are bleeding."
The chopsticks in Miao's hand fell to the ground with a clatter.
"Third Madam Shen, what's wrong?"
On such a joyous occasion, we must not spoil the festive atmosphere.
With a stiff smile, Madam Miao stood up and said, "There are too many guests today, and the kitchen doesn't have enough food. I'll go check. You all continue eating!"
Could a family of the Shen family, of such standing, make such a mistake?
They knew perfectly well what was going on, but dared not say a word.
Miao hurriedly rushed into Zhang Chuchu's courtyard. A scream rang out, scaring her so much that she almost fell to the ground.
"Imperial physician, have we called the imperial physician?"
"They called, and the imperial physician said the young mistress is about to give birth."
"Isn't there still a month left? If we come out now, will the child survive?" Miao was terrified and completely lost.
"Third Madam, why don't we ask Second Madam to come and give us some advice?"
Without even thinking, Ms. Miao refused outright.
"No, I can't let her watch the show."
The old women were all worried for Miao.
"Third Madam, what time is it now? This is a matter of life and death! Young Master Yuan Hao is stationed outside. If anything happens to you, how will you explain it to him?"
The old woman's words reminded Miao.
"Go quickly and invite Yuanxu's wife over. She's smarter than Liu!"
What time is it, and you're still thinking about these things?
The old woman stamped her foot and hurried off to call for help.
Screams echoed one after another from inside the house, making Miao's heart pound wildly.
The midwife and the imperial physician came out one after the other to let Miao make a decision.
"We've already given the young mistress the medicine to induce labor, but there's still no sign of it!"
"If this continues, not only will the child be lost, but the mother will be lost too!"
Miao had never experienced anything like this before. Her face turned pale with fright, and her mind went blank. No matter how much the imperial physician and the midwife urged her, she remained silent.
Fortunately, Hu Jinyu arrived shortly afterward.
She had already heard from the old woman on the way, and now that she saw the midwife and the imperial physician, she immediately gave the order.
"No matter what method we use, we must save both the adults and the children."
The imperial physician wiped his sweat as he said, "We've already given them a dose of labor-inducing medicine, but there's been no response."
Hu Jinyu made a quick decision: "Then feed them again."
The imperial physician naturally had his own considerations: "This is feasible, but I'm afraid the bleeding will not stop!"
Upon hearing this, Miao immediately sat down on the ground, covered her face with her handkerchief, and wept.
"If something happens to her and the child, how can I explain it to Yuan Hao..."
Hu Jinyu frowned: "Quickly help the Third Madam up."
"Imperial physicians, midwives, use whatever methods you have immediately. If anything happens because of you, you know what the consequences will be!"
"Although His Majesty does not visit the residence often, he keeps a close eye on it."
The imperial physician and midwife were so frightened that they hurriedly agreed and staggered back to the delivery room.
After thinking it over, Hu Jinyu instructed the old woman: "Quietly call Zhang Chuchu's family here and tell them that Zhang Chuchu has something to give them. Don't say anything, understand?"
The old woman hurried off to do it.
Hu Jinyu then summoned the guards from the mansion: "Go to the palace and deliver a message to His Majesty, saying that Yuanhao's wife slipped and went into premature labor."
"yes!"
The screams coming from the delivery room were heartbreaking for Hu Jinyu.
"Third Aunt, you're Zhang Chuchu's mother-in-law, why don't you go in and comfort her?"
Startled, Miao immediately waved her hand, "I'm not going, I'm scared. Jinyu, you go in for me!"
How can this be done on my behalf?
Hu Jinyu glared angrily at Miao Shi, but fortunately Zhang Chuchu's family arrived soon after.
She thought that having her family members go in to comfort her would make things better, but unexpectedly, several more Miao women came.
All I could do was sit on the ground and cry; I was completely useless in helping.
It's not that I can't help, it's that I might even make things worse.
"Don't cry, or your younger siblings will hear and scare themselves. Don't let them be scared half to death when nothing happens."
As soon as these words were spoken, the crying outside immediately subsided. This only made the heart-wrenching wailing inside seem even more intense.
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"Yuan Hao's wife fell?" Shen Lanxi threw down her pen and strode out.
The rule against riding horses during a disturbance was imposed by Shen Lanxi, and there were too many people on the street, so she chose to go on the rooftops.
"Hey, look, who's that?"
Why are there so many people on the roof?
"They look like Imperial Guards?"
"When did the Imperial Guards start catching thieves? Isn't it the Capital Guards and constables who arrest people?"
"Bah! The Imperial Guards are there to protect His Majesty. Wherever His Majesty is, that's where the Imperial Guards will be."
"You mean His Majesty walked on the rooftop?"
The people on the street were talking about it. When the patrolling guards and constables heard the news, they thought it was a thief and immediately drew their swords and rushed over.
What they received was a waist token thrown away by the Imperial Guards, along with a sentence.
"His Majesty is on tour; you shall appease the people and proceed with the inspection as usual!"
A guard in the capital muttered, "Why isn't His Majesty taking the usual route on his inspection tour?"
"Why is His Majesty walking on rooftops when he goes on tour?"
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