As soon as Cui Yulu stepped into the delivery room, she was choked by the stench of blood that filled the room.
The midwife saw a little girl enter the delivery room and quickly sent her out.
"Who are you? This is the delivery room. Judging from your young age, you're probably not married yet. What are you doing here? You're not helping, you're just making things worse. Get out of here."
"Hey, you should use a little more force."
After the midwife finished criticizing Cui Yulu, she turned around and told Cao Qiaoniu to continue pushing.
"Can't you see that she's exhausted? If this continues, not only will she not be able to give birth, but she'll also lose her life."
"What do you know, you little girl? She still has some strength left, enough to ensure the baby is born, but the mother is definitely beyond saving."
Even though Cui Yulu was good-tempered, she found these words extremely grating, and her voice couldn't help but rise.
"What are you saying? What do you mean the child can be born, but the mother can't be born?"
After saying that, he pushed the midwife out: "We don't need you here anymore. You should take the money and leave now, lest someone gets killed and you get blamed."
As he spoke, he took out two taels of silver from his purse and threw it into her hand, then pushed the midwife away with force.
Fortunately, there was a mute boy guarding the door. When he saw Cui Yulu pushing people out from inside, he helped from outside and prevented the midwife from going in.
The midwife, having gotten the better deal, feigned innocence and said to Liu Meie, "It's not that I don't want to help you, Sister Liu, it's just that the young girl you brought back doesn't respect our methods. If she goes to deliver the baby and something goes wrong, it has nothing to do with me."
Liu Meie was anxious, but she still trusted Cui Yulu's delivery skills.
She had already witnessed Cui Yulu's midwifery skills in Linshui Village, so she didn't try to persuade the midwife to stay this time.
"Since Rain has already given you the money, you can take it and leave. We may not really need you here anymore, but thank you anyway."
When the midwife heard that Liu Meie didn't want to keep her, she had no choice but to leave awkwardly.
As she left, she couldn't help but mutter, "Hmph, I'm sure a mere bastard like that couldn't have given birth to this child."
Although the voice was soft, Liu Meie heard it clearly.
"What are you saying? Even if you don't deliver the baby, you can't curse my daughter-in-law. Let me tell you, my nephew's wife is the best doctor. She'll definitely deliver the baby without any problems. Just wait and see how you're proven wrong."
"Hmph, with your attitude, I'm not leaving today. Let's see who's right."
The commotion outside did not affect Cui Yulu's performance. At this time, Cao Qiaoniu had fallen into a coma. Cui Yulu used silver needles to perform simple acupuncture on her, then gave her some spiritual spring water, and then put a piece of century-old ginseng into her mouth.
After a series of procedures, Cao Qiaoniu finally regained some strength. She slowly opened her eyes and saw that the woman in front of her was Cui Yulu, so she burst into tears.
“It really is you, Yulu. You are Yulu, aren’t you? Then am I dead too? We’ve finally met again.”
Cao Qiaoniu's voice was somewhat ethereal. In her memory, Cui Yulu had been missing for more than half a year without any news. She was sure that seeing her this time meant that she was likely in grave danger.
"Sister-in-law, don't overthink it. Now concentrate all your strength and push in rhythm with me. I guarantee the baby will be born soon."
Cao Qiaoniu nodded obediently. Even if she died, she still wanted to see what her child looked like, whether it was a boy or a girl.
"Okay, now start pushing! Good, very good, you can already see the hair."
Hearing the sounds from inside the house, Liu Meie was more excited than anyone else. It seemed that Cao Qiaoniu had the strength to give birth.
Just then, Han Hu brought over a basin of hot water. Liu Meie took the basin and rushed into the delivery room. By then, the first baby had already been born.
"It's a boy. Clean him up and dress him. There's another one in his belly, so it should be coming soon."
After giving her instructions, Cui Yulu continued to deliver Cao Qiaoniu's baby, and soon another child followed.
The speed was astonishing.
"Congratulations, sister-in-law, on the birth of twin boys! Now Niu Niu will have little brothers to look after."
Cui Yulu handed the newborn baby to Liu Meie to wash, and then brought the clean baby to Cao Qiaoniu to show her.
"Look how much this child looks like you. He'll definitely grow up to be a handsome young man."
Looking at the wrinkled little child in front of her, Cao Qiaoniu couldn't help but shed tears. She was so happy that she could see her child even after she died. Her life had been worthwhile.
"I still have to thank you, Yulu. Even if I die, you have fulfilled my wish. I have no regrets in dying."
Cui Yulu knew that she hadn't recovered yet, so she took her hand and placed it on her own face.
"Sister-in-law, feel my face to see if it's hot. If you still don't believe me, pinch my cheek and see if it's soft."
Cao Qiaoniu stared at Cui Yulu in disbelief, almost unable to believe her eyes.
The Cui Yulu in front of her was indeed a living person, and her mother-in-law was busy taking care of things beside her. Liu Meie was overjoyed.
Two grandsons suddenly arrived, and he was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.
"Qiao Niu, you are now a great contributor to our family. I'll make you some chicken soup right now. I also need to welcome Yu Lu back. I didn't expect Yu Lu to come back right after you gave birth. It's wonderful."
Looking at the somewhat tired Cui Yulu, Liu Meie continued, "Is this the time you're not leaving?"
However, they still felt a little sad. They all knew about Han Yu'an's situation. This time, the barbarian princess liked Han Yu'an and wanted him to be her husband. No one could change that fact, and they could only worry helplessly.
“I haven’t confirmed it yet, Auntie. I just thought my sister-in-law might be about to give birth, so I came over. Who knew she actually did give birth? I never expected things to be so coincidental.”
The two chatted as they walked out, leaving the child in Han Chunying's care. Cao Qiaoniu had just given birth and was quite weak, so Cui Yulu asked Liu Meie to help change her bedding and also prescribed some tonics to replenish her qi and blood. Only after confirming that Cao Qiaoniu was alright did Cui Yulu breathe a sigh of relief.
The midwife was surprised that Cui Yulu could actually deliver the baby. Standing in the courtyard, she watched the family busy taking care of the child, feeling embarrassed and ashamed. She had no choice but to slink away.
At this moment, Liu Meie didn't want to argue with her. Sometimes talking too much can hurt feelings, and after all, this midwife wasn't a good person either. Angering her would only cause more trouble.
“Aunt and uncle, please take good care of my sister-in-law. I have already prescribed medicine for her. She will be fine if she takes it according to the prescription. I will not disturb you any longer and will go back to the clinic first.”
"What are you doing, girl? Don't you consider this place your home?"
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