No one expected that Jiangshan would give birth so many days ahead of schedule. The imperial physicians, led by Physician Yan, hurriedly carried their medicine boxes to the Grand Tutor's residence.
Several midwives and palace maids had been prepared long ago, but they were of little use at the moment.
Jiang Shan felt a little panicked as he lay in bed after his water broke.
Fu Qiyuan held her hand tightly, comforting Jiangshan while urging someone to check if the imperial physician had arrived.
Jiang Huai walked to Jiang Shan's bedside, pointed to the old man outside the door and said, "Mother, that's Grandpa Poison Immortal. He's very powerful. As long as he gives you a needle, my sister will be able to come out!"
Jiang Shan smiled and patted her son's head, trying to look relaxed. She said, "Huai'er is such a good boy. He even knows such a great grandfather. That's amazing! I'm fine. The imperial physician will be here soon. You go out and talk to your grandmother first. When your little sister comes out, you'll be the first one to hold her!"
Jiang Huai didn't say anything, but the old monster spoke up sarcastically, "With the baby in the wrong position, do you think those quack doctors, no matter how skilled, could have spared you the suffering?"
Upon hearing that the baby was breech, Jiang Shan's expression changed.
Fu Qiyuan couldn't care less about anything else. He stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Please, old doctor, help Shan'er!"
The old monster tilted his head, glanced at Fu Qiyuan, and slowly walked in.
He looked Jiang Shan up and down for a moment, clicked his tongue, and muttered something under his breath.
"What did you say?" Jiang Shan asked, not ashamed to ask.
Jiang Huai scratched his head and said, "Mother, Grandpa Poison Immortal likes to drink the tea you make."
Jiang Shan's eyes darted around, and a sudden inspiration struck him.
"Yes, yes, yes, we have all kinds of tea at home, as well as dried tea bags. Just add hot water and you can brew them. They're so convenient to carry! We also have quite a few bottles of dry red wine in our cellar. Ah Yan, have your grandfather have a few drinks with the old doctor later!"
Getting it right!
As expected of a mother and daughter, they both know how to make it perfectly to his liking!
The old monster smirked and pulled out a small cloth bag from his pocket, which was filled with gold and silver needles.
A golden needle was lightly flicked into Jiang Shan's stomach at a speed visible to the naked eye, and it was still shaking.
Subsequently, several more gold needles were inserted into Jiang Shan's head, hands, stomach, and legs.
The country dared not make a move.
After a while, a large bulge appeared in her stomach.
"Help her up, walk her around a few times, the little one is about to roll over!"
Fu Qiyuan quickly stepped forward to help Jiang Shan off the bed, and half-supported, half-carried her a few steps.
"Tsk tsk, can't you walk by yourself?" the old monster retorted disdainfully.
Jiang Huai immediately looked up at the old monster.
The old monster turned his head away, not wanting to see Jiang Shan's stupid and clumsy appearance.
Jiang Shan took a deep breath, gently pushed Fu Qiyuan away, shook his head at him, and walked away, supporting his waist.
When her belly started to move too much, she would stop and rest for a while, and that's how she walked for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
"Alright, lie down!"
Now that the baby is in the correct position, things will be much easier.
The old monster withdrew the golden needles, stuffed a pill into Jiang Shan's mouth, pressed on Jiang Shan's stomach, and then inserted another golden needle.
Immediately afterward, Jiangshan let out a howl.
Fu Qiyuan was about to go over when the old monster stopped him.
"Just leave the rest to a few old women. Why should men get involved when a woman is giving birth?"
The father and son were taken away by the old monster, leaving only a few midwives and nannies inside.
"It's out! It's out! The head is out!" a nanny shouted excitedly.
As Physician Yan and the others entered the courtyard, the cry of a baby rang out.
The imperial physicians looked at each other, stunned.
Is this... a birth?
Jiang Shan gave birth to a daughter.
In less than an hour, both mother and daughter were safe.
When the nanny brought the baby out, Jiang Huai was the first to catch his younger sister.
"Little sister, Huahua, I'm your brother!" Jiang Huai grinned like a lotus flower.
Fu Qiyuan reached out and held Jiang Huai's hand, as if he were holding up the whole world.
Jiang Huai freed one hand and gently touched the baby's little hand, saying happily, "This is our daddy, daddy is so handsome!"
The baby hooked its little hand around Jiang Huai's hand, tilted its head towards Fu Qiyuan, and blew a bubble from its little mouth.
"Congratulations, Your Excellency! Congratulations, Your Excellency!" The maids, servants, and other female servants all gathered around to offer their congratulations.
With tears welling in his eyes, Fu Qiyuan's gaze fell on a certain spot in the room through the window. He shouted, "Guards, bring the rewards! Everyone in the manor will be richly rewarded! The monthly allowances of all those serving the princess will be doubled!"
The imperial physicians, though they didn't perform any treatment, all received generous rewards and returned home to report back with a clear conscience.
Princess Guyang and Minister Fu were overjoyed to have a daughter. The Grand Tutor's Mansion and Huangshan Garden were filled with a lively and festive atmosphere. Passersby who came to offer their congratulations received a considerable amount of reward money.
The Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince soon received the news from the imperial physicians.
"She gave birth so quickly? Huai'er was right, it really is a girl!"
Physician Yan clasped his hands and laughed, "There's something even more amazing. Prince Huai has returned. He said he had a dream in which many flowers bloomed in competition, so he rode back overnight. When the princess saw the prince, she was so happy that she urged him to have sex ahead of schedule!"
"Is that so? That child rode all the way back on horseback?" the Empress asked in disbelief.
Imperial Physician Yan nodded, "Yes, both her legs were bruised and swollen! However, Prince Huai brought a skilled doctor from Qingcheng Mountain. His medical skills are superb. He only needed a few golden needles to help the princess give birth smoothly. When the old ministers and others arrived, the child had already been born. The princess did not suffer much, and both mother and daughter are doing very well!"
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