Chapter 413 Rumors spread throughout the capital, Chu Ruohan is about to give birth
"Cheng'an, I know I was wrong." Du Ruoling lowered her head, her voice choked with sobs, "I just love you too much, that's why I lost my mind."
Gu Chengan was silent for a moment, then finally spoke: "I will fulfill my responsibilities as a husband, you just need to rest assured and take care of the baby."
Du Ruoling raised her head, a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "Then will you stay in the mansion?"
"Yeah." Gu Cheng'an responded briefly, "General Shi gave me three days of vacation."
Du Ruoling was delighted and quickly stood up: "I'll ask the kitchen to prepare your favorite dishes."
Gu Cheng'an didn't stop her, but just stared out the window in a daze.
At the same time, rumors about Gu Chengan and Chu Ruohan have quietly spread in the streets and alleys of the capital.
"Have you heard? Princess Anping caused a big scene in the military camp yesterday, saying her husband had improper thoughts about her sister-in-law!"
"Is this true? Isn't the wife of the general who defends the country pregnant?"
"Who knows? They say that kid..."
"Shh, keep your voice down. If you spread this kind of talk, you'll lose your head!"
The rumors outside were getting more and more intense, but they could never reach Chu Ruohan's ears.
Chu Ruohan leaned on the couch, holding a storybook in her hand, reading softly to the baby in her belly.
Yuling was standing by, carefully arranging the baby's clothes.
"Madam, do you think this little bellyband is well made?" Yuling held up an exquisite little dress, her face full of anticipation.
Chu Ruohan put down the book, took the small bellyband and examined it, a gentle smile on her lips: "Very good, the stitches are fine, and it's obvious that it was made with great care."
"Madam, do you think it's a boy or a girl?" Yuling asked curiously while packing clothes.
Chu Ruohan stroked her bulging belly and said with a smile: "Both men and women are fine, as long as they are healthy."
At this moment, Haitang hurried in from outside, holding a bowl of freshly cooked ginseng soup in her hand.
"Madam, this is the abortion-protecting soup that Doctor Qian specifically ordered. He said it will help you have a smoother delivery."
Chu Ruohan took the soup bowl, blew on it gently, and slowly drank it.
Seeing this, Yuling suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Madam, I think those two midwives are quite honest. Only that Li Po has returned home twice. I have someone keeping an eye on her."
Chu Ruohan nodded: "Well, keep an eye on them."
The due date is only two days away, so Chu Ruohan naturally has to be careful and not let any accidents happen.
Giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell for a woman, so there is no room for carelessness.
It was late at night, and the mansion was completely silent. Chu Ruohan had already gone to bed, and Gu Junze was in his study sorting out military affairs. Before he knew it, it was already past midnight.
After finishing the last document, Gu Junze stretched and thought it was time to go back to his room to rest.
He tiptoed into the bedroom and saw Chu Ruohan sleeping soundly, which made him feel warm in his heart. He lay down beside her gently, but he didn't dare to disturb her sweet dream.
It was a dark night and everything was eerily quiet.
Suddenly, Chu Ruohan woke up from her dream, and an unusual wetness made her open her eyes suddenly.
She reached out and touched her body, feeling it wet. She felt a dull pain in her abdomen, and her heart tightened, knowing that she was about to give birth.
"Junze, Junze!" she called softly, with a hint of nervousness in her voice.
Gu Junze was in a light sleep. He woke up immediately when he heard his wife calling him. He turned over and sat up: "Han'er, what's wrong?"
"I think I'm about to give birth." Chu Ruohan bit her lip, beads of sweat already oozing from her forehead. "My lower body is wet, and my stomach is starting to hurt."
Gu Junze was stunned when he heard this.
He was usually very decisive in killing people on the battlefield, but he had never been so panic-stricken as he was at this moment.
"Don't be afraid, I'll go call for help." He suppressed his inner panic and held Chu Ruohan's hand, "Just bear with it."
He turned and rushed to the door, opened it and shouted loudly: "Yuling! Yuling! Madam is about to give birth, quickly call the midwife and Doctor Qian!"
The maid on duty outside heard the shouting and hurried over to inform them. Yuling quickly rushed out from the next room, her hair still a little messy, obviously having just woken from her sleep.
"General, how is the lady?" she asked as she walked quickly into the inner room.
"The water has broken. Go call the midwife and Doctor Qian, quickly!" Gu Junze said hurriedly.
Yuling nodded and immediately turned and ran out. As she ran, she woke up the servants in the mansion: "Madam is about to give birth! Quickly call the midwife and Doctor Qian!"
The house suddenly became lively. The maids and servants all got up and went to boil water and prepare clean cloths. They were busy.
Gu Junze returned to the bedside and saw Chu Ruohan with sweat on her forehead and pale face, and he felt very distressed.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here, and the midwife will be here soon."
Allen Chu forced a smile: "It's okay, I'm fine."
At this time, Haitang also rushed over after hearing the news. She skillfully helped Chu Ruohan wipe the sweat from her forehead: "Don't worry, Madam. I will help you change into dry clothes first."
Gu Junze didn't know what to do and could only hold his wife's hand tightly to give her strength.
But only Mrs. Li came over. She looked flustered and was tidying up her clothes in a hurry. She looked like she had just been woken up from sleep.
"I'm late, please forgive me, General!" Mrs. Li lowered her head and walked quickly to the bed.
Gu Junze frowned and said in a low voice, "Where's Mrs. Zhang?"
"To answer the general, Mrs. Zhang had a stomach upset last night and is still unable to get out of bed." Mrs. Li said as she prepared the delivery supplies.
Gu Junze's face darkened, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes. Why did something like this happen at this time?
But Chu Ruohan's situation was more urgent at the moment, so he could only suppress his doubts for the time being.
"Mrs. Li," Gu Junze stared into her eyes, "Do you know that if anything happens to the Madam and the child, your entire family will be in danger."
Mrs. Li shuddered, cold sweat breaking out on her forehead. "I understand. I will do my best to keep Madam and her child safe!"
Chu Ruohan felt another wave of pain and she bit her lower lip tightly to prevent herself from screaming.
Seeing this, Gu Junze felt heartbroken and gently held her hand: "Han'er, don't hold it in. If you want to scream, just scream."
"I'm fine." Chu Ruohan forced a smile, but her forehead was already covered with sweat.
Mrs. Li has already started checking Chu Ruohan's condition.
"General, it is not convenient for men to be present at childbirth. Please wait outside first." Mrs. Li said respectfully.
Gu Junze hesitated for a moment and looked at Chu Ruohan: "Han'er, I'll wait for you outside. Call me if you need anything."
Chu Ruohan nodded: "Go ahead, don't worry."
Gu Junze then reluctantly walked out of the delivery room, but paced back and forth outside the door, anxious.
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