"Yan Qing... what happened to him?" Xu Yuehuai's voice trembled, her heart filled with unease.
Zhou Wan did not answer, but silently helped her walk towards Yan Qing.
Xu Yuehuai's vision blurred, and her heart was filled with lingering fear and despair.
When she reached Yan Qing's side, she could barely bear the pungent smell of blood. She covered her mouth and nose, but still couldn't stop the nausea. Her body began to tremble, and she felt waves of pain in her abdomen.
"Mother!" Zhou Wan exclaimed in alarm. She saw Xu Yuehuai's face growing paler and paler, and her body trembling uncontrollably. She understood that Xu Yuehuai had suffered too much shock, causing her physical discomfort.
"Quick... call a doctor!" Zhou Wan anxiously instructed the maid beside her. She held Xu Yuehuai tightly, trying to offer her comfort and support. However, Xu Yuehuai's body grew weaker and weaker, and her consciousness began to fade.
"Mother!" Zhou Wan exclaimed in surprise.
However, Xu Yuehuai's body had already lost its response; her eyes were tightly closed, as if she had fallen into a deep coma.
At this moment, the entire Regent's Palace was plunged into chaos and panic.
The maids busied themselves, some going to find a doctor, others preparing hot water and clean cloth.
Zhou Wan held Xu Yuehuai tightly, calling her name repeatedly in an attempt to awaken her consciousness.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment, moving slowly and heavily. Finally, amidst everyone's anxious waiting, the doctor rushed over. He immediately began examining Xu Yuehuai's condition and quickly prescribed medicine.
The maids immediately busied themselves preparing the medicine, feeding the patient, and wiping the body... everything was proceeding in a tense but orderly manner.
After careful treatment by the doctor and meticulous care from everyone, Xu Yuehuai gradually regained consciousness.
She opened her eyes and saw the concerned faces of Zhou Wan and the others, a warm feeling welling up inside her. She knew that in her most difficult time, they were there to accompany her, giving her strength and support.
"Mother! You're finally awake! You scared me to death!" Zhou Wan said worriedly.
"How is Yan Qing?" Xu Yuehuai was most concerned about Yan Qing's health at this moment.
Zhou Wan immediately said, "Yan Qing's health condition is not optimistic. The doctor said he needs to rest and recuperate."
Xu Yuehuai finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, you must take good care of Yan Qing and make sure he doesn't get into any danger!"
“Mother, I will!” Zhou Wan nodded.
Although Xu Yuehuai was concerned about Yan Qing, she also understood that her own health condition needed attention. She decided to put aside her worries and anxieties and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment and recuperation.
In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai's life was filled with the meticulous care of Zhou Wan, Qi Ziang, and others.
Her complexion gradually regained its rosy hue, and her tired expression gradually disappeared, replaced by a sense of determination and anticipation.
However, no news came from Dongsang Kingdom for a long time, which filled Xu Yuehuai with anxiety.
Every day, she would stand by the window, gazing into the distance, hoping to see that familiar figure appear.
However, day after day, that familiar figure never appeared.
Xu Yuehuai began to suspect that something had really happened to Qi Guze.
She knew she couldn't wait any longer. She had to think about her child and Qi Guze. So, she decided to have a cesarean section.
As soon as the news spread, Qi Ziang, Zhou Wan, and others tried to persuade Xu Yuehuai to stay.
Zhou Wan held Xu Yuehuai's hand, her eyes filled with worry: "Mother, you absolutely mustn't act impulsively! Let's think of another way to deal with the child."
Qi Zi'ang stood to the side and said anxiously, "Mother, we still have time. If something happens to you, how can I explain it to Father?"
However, Xu Yuehuai had made up her mind. She looked at Zhou Wan and Qi Ziang, her eyes flashing with determination: "I know you are worried about me, but I also have to think about the child. I don't want him to suffer any harm because of me, and now this is the only way I can ensure his healthy birth."
No amount of persuasion from others could change her mind; Xu Yuehuai had already made up her mind, and there was nothing they could do to stop her.
The doctor arrived quickly. He was a middle-aged man of about fifty years old with a kind face, giving people a friendly feeling.
He carefully examined Xu Yuehuai's physical condition, then sighed softly: "Madam, are you really sure?"
Xu Yuehua nodded, her voice firm: "Yes, doctor. I must get the baby out as soon as possible."
The doctor didn't say anything more, but silently began preparing the things needed for the surgery.
Xu Yuehuai lay on the bed, her hands tightly clasped in Zhou Wan's and Qi Zi'ang's. Her eyes were filled with determination and expectation, as if to say, "I believe in you, I believe in the doctor, and I believe in myself."
The surgery began. The doctor used his skilled hands to gently make an incision in Xu Yuehuai's abdomen, and then carefully removed the tiny life.
"Waaaaah—!"
When the baby cried, tears welled up in Xu Yuehuai's eyes. She knew she had made the right choice.
Although Xu Yuehuai was physically weak after the surgery, her spirits were exceptionally high. She looked at her child lying beside her, her eyes filled with love.
"Little baby, I'm so sorry, but I can't just abandon your daddy!"
Zhou Wan and Qi Ziang also breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that Xu Yuehuai and the child were safe and sound, which was wonderful.
"It really is a little girl! I love little girls the most!" Qi Ziang stepped forward and looked at the baby lying next to Xu Yuehuai, his eyes shining.
"Mother, you must take good care of yourself from now on!"
Zhou Wan was prepared to make sure Xu Yuehuai had a full month of postpartum care, and she absolutely could not allow her to encounter as many dangerous situations as before.
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However, to everyone's surprise, Xu Yuehuai did not rest much after giving birth. The next morning, she embarked on a journey to Dongsang Kingdom alone.
By the time Zhou Wan and Qi Ziang realized this, it was too late to stop them.
Qi Zi'ang cried out, "Mother! Even if you feel sorry for Father, you can't disregard your own life! If you encounter any danger, are you going to abandon me and my sister, leaving us to depend on each other for survival?"
Zhou Wan also said, "Mother, you were really selfish this time!"
Meanwhile, Xu Yuehuai's whereabouts were kept extremely secret to avoid being discovered by the enemy. She traversed mountains and rivers, enduring countless hardships, and finally arrived at the capital of Dongsang Kingdom.
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