Perhaps it was after Grandma Zou arrived that Da Xue's tense mood relaxed, and the next morning, after eating a bowl of sesame dumplings, her water broke.
Fortunately, having had the experience the first time, I was much calmer this time.
"Quickly, Donghua, boil some water."
"Qiuhua, go to the old house and inform the old lady and old man, as well as the eldest mistress's family."
"Chunhua, you are responsible for bringing in the water. After changing the water, wait outside and don't come inside."
"Master, I'm inside with the eldest mistress during childbirth. Please don't come in. Just take good care of the young lady."
Aunt Ge became more and more efficient, quickly grasped the situation, and arranged everything in an orderly manner.
Qingshan went to town to distribute New Year's gifts and year-end bonuses to the store's employees, so he had only been gone a short while.
Jiang Yue ordered Er Tong to drive the carriage and chase after the person, and bring him back!
"Grandma, Mommy looks like she's in a lot of pain. Did Mommy experience a lot of pain when she gave birth to me?"
Wenwan still had glutinous rice ball filling on her lips, and she looked nervous, as if she had done something wrong and was terrified.
Jiang Yue squatted down, took out a handkerchief, and gently wiped her granddaughter's lips.
After thinking for a moment, he coaxed:
"Wan'er, don't be afraid, Grandma is with you. Your mother was in a lot of pain when she gave birth to you, so Wan'er must be filial to your mother and love your younger brother and sister, because your younger brother and sister were also born after your mother endured pain..."
"Grandma, after my mom has my younger brother and sister, will she stop loving me?"
Children are very sensitive, and Wenwan, who grew up surrounded by love, is no exception.
Jiang Yue laughed, unable to resist pinching her granddaughter's fair and tender cheek, and said in the gentlest tone:
"How could that be? Wan'er will always be Grandma's darling, and also your parents' most beloved daughter."
"Pop~"
Wenwan was overjoyed upon hearing this, and tiptoed to give her mother a kiss.
"Grandma, I love Grandma the most too!"
After receiving a positive answer, the little guy was visibly much happier.
For the first time ever, Jiang Yue gave her granddaughter a piece of candy and gestured for her daughter to take her granddaughter back to the room. The scene and sounds of childbirth were not suitable for Wan'er to see or hear.
Qingyao understood her mother's good intentions. Holding her little niece's hand, she went back into the house, looking back every few steps, and closed the door.
After settling everything in, Jiang Yue sat on the soft chair that San Tiao and Si Tong had brought over, timing her wait...
About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, relatives from the old house arrived, as did Da Xue's maternal relatives.
In the corridor and courtyard, several soft chairs were moved in, and a stove and charcoal brazier were added for heating.
Pot after pot of hot tea was poured; everyone was worried, glancing towards the delivery room every now and then...
Aoyama also rushed back, his hat filled with snow.
Before he could even tremble, he walked into the yard and heard his wife's piercing screams. His legs went weak.
"uncle."
One of them, with great insight, helped the old man up, and with the help of the other three, the two of them together helped the old man sit on the stool.
Perhaps it was a telepathic connection between father and daughter, but after Wenwan begged her aunt to let her out, she spotted her father, ran over, and rushed into his arms.
"Father, I'm scared."
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, your mother will be alright, she will be alright."
Aoyama held his daughter tightly, and the two of them stared nervously at the closed delivery room door.
Inside the delivery room—
The temperature is alright.
The kang (heated brick bed) is heated, so the bed is warm and not cold at all.
Aunt Ge and Granny Zhou were busy running around, not feeling cold at all.
Mrs. Liu was really worried about her daughter, so she spoke with her in-laws and came in to take care of her.
Seeing her daughter looking plump and healthy made her feel a little better, but she was still worried about whether the delivery would go smoothly.
Fortunately, this time during the production, whole ginseng roots were boiled into soup, and life-saving pills were all available.
The county magistrate instructed that, if necessary, the adult should be protected.
In all her years of delivering babies, Granny Zou has seen many people, but this is truly the first time she has ever heard a mother-in-law value her daughter-in-law so much.
Sure enough, her birth canal hadn't opened to the proper extent yet, and she kept nagging as she checked.
Despite enduring the waves of pain in her stomach, Da Xue felt endless gratitude towards her mother-in-law.
She always knew that her mother-in-law loved her...
Upon hearing this, Liu couldn't help but wonder if she, in the future, would cherish her daughter-in-law as much as her in-laws would.
She didn't know.
Grandma Zou said with a smile:
"Come on, drink some ginseng soup first to perk you up. This time, I promise, this pregnancy will be smooth sailing!"
She touched the pregnant woman's belly; the baby was head down, in the correct position!
"Oh, thank you so much, Grandma Zou!"
Da Xue, covered in sweat, gave a weak smile.
"Save your energy. You can thank me after the baby is born."
Grandma Zou was all smiles; after delivering this baby, she could finally enjoy a prosperous New Year!
Magistrate Jiang is very generous; the reward is quite substantial!
It's a pity she had no daughter, and even less the fortune to marry the county magistrate; otherwise, with such in-laws, she wouldn't have to worry about her old age.
The sounds inside the house subsided, while the people outside paced anxiously in circles.
At noon, a new round began.
Qingshan covered his daughter's ears, not wanting her to hear her daughter-in-law's cries.
Qingyao was worried that her little niece would be traumatized, therefore:
"Brother, please take Wan'er to my room. I'll stay with her."
"Hey, girl, you've had a tough time."
Qingshan nodded, picked up his daughter, and strode towards his sister's room.
After settling his daughter in, he rushed to the delivery room and paced anxiously.
No one disturbed him; everyone was praying in their hearts for the Bodhisattva to bless the safe delivery during the heavy snow!
Jiang Yue's palms were sweaty. Although she had made all the necessary preparations, she was still very worried.
No one had an appetite for lunch. Chunhua and Xiahua cooked a pot of sweet dumplings, scooped them into bowls, and brought them over, urging the host family to eat something...
"ah--"
"Wow wow wow~"
"It's a baby boy!"
"Mother and baby are safe and sound!"
Finally, the sound of a newborn baby crying could be heard from the delivery room.
The mournful cries of the heavy snow also ceased, and Granny Zou brought good news, finally putting everyone's minds at ease.
By the time Aunt Ge and her people finished cleaning up, about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea had passed.
Fearing the strong smell of blood would disturb her daughter-in-law's sleep, Jiang Yue instructed her son to pick some osmanthus branches, remove the leaves, and place them in a vase in the corner of the delivery room to mask the smell of blood with the fragrance.
Poor Qingshan hadn't even held his own son yet when he was being bossed around by his own mother.
However, he was very happy at this moment because both mother and child were safe and sound. His wife and son were both safe and sound!
The newborn was nestled peacefully in his swaddling clothes, his wrinkled little face making him look like a little old man.
Wenwan first looked at her mother, who was sleeping peacefully, and kissed her mother's cheek before going to see her younger brother.
It's so ugly, it's not pretty at all.
She's still so fair-skinned and beautiful!
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