Sheng Xiyan recalled that when she was ten years old, she witnessed her father performing a caesarean section to remove a fetus from the womb of a woman who had died in labor. The difference was that today her challenge was greater and she needed to do her best to save Shen Wanrong.
"Our Xiyan can definitely do it. She has been smart since she was young."
I could hear the praises from my father, mother, brother and sister-in-law.
Sheng Xiyan did not feel nervous, but was very calm. She should have a respectful attitude towards life.
Immerse your hands in the liquor and feel the heat seeping into your delicate skin.
"Master Sheng, the Ma Fei Powder has been given to Master Shen, the hemostatic powder is ready, and the hemostatic soup has been boiled."
Wu Yuanpan admires Sheng Xiyan, but is also deeply worried about the difficult tasks she will face next.
"Please ask the two imperial doctors to observe Shen Wanrong's condition at any time. Wu Yuanpan will have you accompany me during the operation."
"No problem, Master Sheng, don't worry, we will fully cooperate with you."
The square curtains were drawn to block out the wind. A tall candlestick was set up with more than a dozen butter lamps burning, making the room bright and clear.
The palace maid stuffed a piece of thick brocade into Shen Wanrong's mouth.
Sheng Xiyan touched Shen Wanrong's belly and determined the location for the operation. Wu Yuanpan nodded in agreement.
She picked up the lancet and imagined the skin in front of her as a diagram of the human body from a medical book.
When the first cut was made, Shen Wanrong's body shook and was held down by the midwife.
Ma Fei San took effect, but it could not completely relieve the pain. The muffled screams were heartbreaking to hear.
Sheng Xiyan lowered her head, methodically sorting the fat and internal organs in her hands, and quickly found the location of the child's head...
In the outer hall, Xuan Ling was twisting agarwood Buddhist beads in his hands with a heavy expression on his face.
Empress Duan said softly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Mother and child will be safe."
The Shufei and Liangfei paced back and forth.
After a while, when Ma Fei San reached its most effective point, Shen Wanrong fell into a coma, and her heart-wrenching screams stopped abruptly.
"It's really frustrating. I don't know if Sheng Xiuyuan can do it!" said Concubine Liang.
"Yes, even Judge Wu doesn't dare to guarantee it." said Concubine Shu.
Queen Duan looked at Xuan Ling and said, "Sister Sheng will definitely be able to do it."
There was no expression on Xuan Lingjun's beautiful and solemn face, and his heart was filled with guilt towards Sheng Xiyan.
She was left to face her own problems.
Yanyan, I believe you can do it. Even if you don’t do it well, it doesn’t matter. I will cover everything for you.
I don’t know how long it was before I suddenly heard the loud crying of a baby.
"It's born!"
Empress Duan stood up and knelt with several concubines, saying respectfully, "Congratulations to the Emperor on the birth of his son. Long live the Emperor."
Xuan Ling pricked up his ears and listened carefully to the sounds coming from the inner hall. What was Yan Yan doing at this moment? Could he handle it?
If Shen Wanrong failed to protect her, she would definitely be very sad.
I hope that mother and child are safe, so as not to let her kindness go to waste.
Xuan Ling twisted the agarwood Buddhist beads in his hand faster.
In the inner hall, Hua Xia wiped the sweat from Sheng Xiyan's forehead.
She was sewing quickly. The faster and more carefully she sewed, the greater the chances of Shen Wanrong saving her life.
Judge Wu was sincerely impressed by the woman in front of him. She had superb medical skills, strong concentration, strong psychological quality, and orderly thinking. Only in this way could she take out the baby and treat the wound in such a short time.
The midwife came out holding the swaddled baby, and Concubine Shu and the others rushed over, "Is it a boy or a girl?"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty, Miss Shen gave birth to a little prince."
After hearing this, Empress Duan lost her composure, and stood up and snatched the swaddling clothes and quilt from Concubine Shu's arms with great vigor.
Concubine Shu had nothing in her hands, and Concubine Liang smiled and pulled her.
Empress Duan held the prince in her arms and brought him before Xuan Ling. "Your Majesty, look! He doesn't look like a newborn baby. He has a full forehead and distinct facial features."
Xuan Ling has always loved children. When he first saw his three children, he would hold them in his arms, look at them carefully, and give them names.
But at this moment, she did not pick up the child. She continued to twist the agarwood Buddhist beads in her hand, waiting for the news that the inner hall was over.
Empress Duan held her child in her arms and comforted him, and the loving look in her eyes was even more intense than when she held her own daughter.
Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang also came over to play with the child, who was sleeping soundly with his eyes closed.
In the inner hall, Sheng Xiyan cut the thread ends and used sterilized gauze to wipe the blood on Shen Wanrong’s stomach.
"How is Shen Wanrong's pulse?" she asked, looking tired.
"Master Shen's pulse is weak. He has been given a decoction to stop the bleeding. It depends on how the body absorbs it. If the bleeding can be stopped and the wound does not get infected, he may be able to survive this."
Sheng Xiyan nodded, felt dizzy, and fell to the ground.
"My lady! My lady!" Hua Xia shook her anxiously.
Xuan Ling finally waited for Wu Yuan's verdict, but didn't see Sheng Xiyan. Before listening to the report, he asked anxiously, "Where is Sheng Xiyan?"
"Mrs. Sheng, Mistress Sheng fainted."
Xuan Ling jumped off the couch and walked quickly into the inner hall, where he was greeted by a strong smell of blood.
Seeing Sheng Xiyan in Hua Xia's arms at the foot of the bed, her face was pale and her hands were covered in blood.
"Yan Yan! Yan Yan?"
Xuan Ling picked up Sheng Xiyan and left Zhaochun Palace at a very fast pace.
Inside the palace, Empress Duan ordered: “You take good care of Shen Wanrong and let her recuperate.”
"Yes, Queen."
Concubine Shu stepped forward and said, "Sister Queen, what should we do with the little prince? The emperor didn't say whether to stay here or..."
Concubine Liang winked at the maid in the Cining Palace and stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager said that after the baby is born, we should take it to the Cining Palace first."
Empress Duan sneered, "I am the mistress of the six palaces and should take good care of all the children in the harem. Please report back to Madam and Mother."
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