"Ah Yao?" A gentle voice called out from beside him, breaking his train of thought.
"I'm fine.
Eat more, you'll have more strength when you give birth. "He thoughtfully picked out the fish bones for her and placed the white fish meat into her bowl.
"Okay." She nodded with a smile.
How could she not know what he was thinking?
Right now, the only thing that could make him so distracted was the babies in her belly and whether she could safely give birth.
She really had no idea whether she could successfully endure the birth of twins.
Especially after hearing the doctor's serious words.
Yes, after the checkup that day, she wanted to send the doctor off, but she heard the conversation between the doctor and Ah Yao outside the central room: Her birth was dangerous.
Since ancient times, it was easy for twins to bleed.
If the mother's body was damaged, it was very easy for her to die.
But she didn't think that her body couldn't endure the birth.
After all, after three months of pregnancy, she took the Jade Heart Immortal Marrow almost every day, drinking a small drop of it with a cup of water.
After half a year of recuperation, she didn't feel anything wrong with her body.
On the contrary, she felt that during this period of time, her physical strength seemed to be getting better and better. Even if she dragged her heavy body, she didn't feel any discomfort when walking a few steps. It seemed that other than her big belly making it difficult to move, she didn't feel any different from before she was pregnant.
The babies' fetal movements were normal as well.
Not only did they talk to her every morning, noon, and night, but they also ate three meals.
In between, they would occasionally kick her a few times, mischievous little movements. She guessed that it was a boy.
A boy who was as strong and brave as Ah Yao!
Therefore, she didn't take the doctor's words to heart.
Even if she didn't believe in the effects of the Jade Heart Immortal Marrow, she should at least believe in her own feelings.
She believed that she would definitely give birth to the twins smoothly.
As she muttered to herself, the babies in her belly also responded with a light kick.
Hehe, they were agreeing with her words.
Thus, Su Shuiche simply let go of her thoughts. In addition to taking a stroll around the riverbank every day and talking to Ah Yao and the babies before bed, she also picked up the needlework that she hadn't touched in a long time and sewed new clothes for Ah Yao for the New Year.
She had to add two pieces of underwear and cut a few pieces of thick cotton underwear.
Because he didn't like to wear thick winter robes.
Of course, in order to avoid hurting her eyes, she always consciously got up and walked around, drank water, and ate snacks. She would also stop her work on time before sunset.
Ah Yao didn't say anything to stop her, probably because she lived her life so regularly and rhythmically.
This was Su Shuiche's own guess. Who would have thought that Lin Siyao would misunderstand it so much?
…
Soon, the Winter Solstice arrived.
Su Shuiche didn't care about the news that Situ Yun had invited the Imperial Physician from the Prince Jing Palace.
If it could reassure Ah Yao, he could do whatever he wanted.
Mama Liang had arranged for two experienced midwives to live in the servant's quarters behind the main house. She was afraid that she would give birth prematurely.
Moreover, she also hoped that she could give birth to Shuanglin smoothly. If her cheap parents could invite an imperial physician to come to this small Blossom Town, that would be the best.
After all, Fanluo wasn't a large city. There were only two clinics in the city.
The number of doctors was limited.
If the doctor didn't come in time on the day of birth.
If something really happened, wouldn't it be terrible?
If they really couldn't invite an imperial physician, she didn't think that she really needed one to be present during her birth.
…
"Young Miss, the wind is getting stronger. Don't catch a cold," Chun Lan nagged as she put the cloak on Su Shuiche's shoulders.
During this period of time, everyone's hearts were on tenterhooks, afraid that something would happen to her.
"Yes.
Then go back to your room.
Ah Yao should be back soon. "Su Shuiche hugged the cloak around her body and didn't refute the maid's good intentions.
It was now the end of the day. She thought that Ah Yao, who had been dragged by Si Chong to Fanluo City's "Guang Ci Tower" for a secret business meeting, should be back soon.
Before he left, he said that he would be back in less than two hours. Then, he would definitely come back as promised.
Chun Lan was about to say something when she heard a commotion at the door.
Guard Xiao Heng, who had always been calm and collected, rushed in through the door for the first time. The shock on his face puzzled Su Shuiche and the maid.
"Fourth Young Miss, the old prince and princess consort have arrived in Fanluo City.
They're on their way here. "
Boom — Heavens!
Su Shui Yong blinked in surprise. Didn't they say that the Old Prince was sick and bedridden?
Why would they come all the way to Fanhua Town, which was located in the southwestern corner of the Dahui Kingdom, in the middle of winter?
Just as she was about to ask for more details, she felt her stomach tighten. Then, it swelled painfully, as if it was about to explode.
"Chun Lan …" Su Shuiche grabbed the head maid beside her.
"Young Miss!
What's wrong? "
Chunlan was pulled back from the shock of the Old Prince and Old Princess Consort's arrival. When she saw Su Shuiyong's pale face, she was so scared that she panicked.
"Young Miss … isn't about to give birth, is she?" Xiao Heng guessed.
Then, he ran to the main kitchen to inform Mama Liang, who was the most senior in the family.
"Chun Lan, hurry and help Young Miss to her room.
I'll call the midwife as soon as I inform Mama Liang. "As he ran, he yelled at Chun Lan, who was panicking and at a loss for what to do.
"Oh … oh …" Chun Lan finally calmed down and supported Su Shuiche. "Young Miss, can you still walk?"
"I can …" Su Shuiche endured the pain. Just as she said that word, she felt a slippery liquid wet her pants. "Chun … Lan … I, I think I'm about to give birth …"
"Shuiche …" Following an urgent shout, a shadow rushed in from the courtyard door. He ran to Su Shuiche's side and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Chun Lan, go prepare some hot water."
When Su Shuiche saw that Lin Siyao had returned, most of her nervousness relaxed.
She leaned against him and let him carry her to the bedroom.
Inside and outside the courtyard, there was a commotion.
Fortunately, they had already made an appointment with the doctor from Huichun Hall. They only needed to send someone to the medical center in the city to pick up the doctor.
Thus, an imperial bodyguard and Xiao Heng drove the carriage that had been idling for a long time and rushed towards the city.
At this time, they had forgotten to inform Mama Liang and Lin Siyao that the old prince and princess consort were about to arrive in Blossom Town.
By the time they remembered, the carriage had already sped along the main street of Fanluo City.
Xiao Heng frowned. He prayed that Chun Lan would pass on the message.
After all, this was a big deal.
Although he still didn't know why the old prince and princess consort had traveled thousands of miles to come here.
It couldn't be that they were really here to visit Fourth Miss, right?
Xiao Heng shook his head and cast aside this impossible conjecture.
Not to mention that Fourth Miss wasn't the old princess consort's biological daughter, the old prince had always been cold and domineering. It was impossible for him to come to such a remote place for a daughter that was still a stranger.
Everyone knew that in such a huge Duke Jing's Residence, there was no lack of Young Misses.
It was said that the old prince had taken in a total of seven concubines and countless maidservants who didn't have status.
All in all, the old prince had given birth to three young masters and nine young misses.
Aside from the eldest young master who had inherited the title, the other two young masters had died early in their childhood.
On the other hand, the nine young mistresses were all healthy and lively.
This didn't include the fourth young miss he was currently protecting. She had been brought into the Palace by the old prince two years ago and had jumped the queue to become the fourth young miss.
Although she was his lost flesh and blood, he hadn't cared for her for many years.
However, after Fourth Miss was found and met with an accident, the old prince had taken good care of her and welcomed her birth mother into the Palace's ancestral hall. This kind of treatment was enough to surpass that of the other young misses.
How could he possibly travel thousands of miles just to visit her?!
As Xiao Heng thought this, his hands didn't stop moving. He waved the horsewhip and urged the carriage to move faster so that he could pick up the appropriate people and rush back to Blossom Town.
If something happened to Fourth Miss because of his speed, the old prince wouldn't forgive him. He also wouldn't be able to forgive himself.
Amidst the flying dust, the carriage arrived at the medical center. Just as he was about to get off the carriage and grab the doctor, he saw a luxurious carriage pulled by eight large horses stop in the middle of the street.
"Bodyguard Xiao?
Why are you here? "The one who lifted the curtain to ask Xiao Heng was the old princess consort's head maidservant, Dong Mei.
"Miss Dong Mei."
Xiao Heng and the other bodyguard looked at each other in dismay. They then nimbly got off the carriage and were about to kneel in front of the luxurious carriage.
"We're in public, so there's no need for formalities." A slightly tired male voice came from the carriage, stopping Xiao Heng and the other's movements.
"What are you doing here instead of staying by Miss's side to protect her?"
"Prince Bing, Miss is about to give birth and ordered us to come pick up the doctor."
"Then why aren't you going? What are you dawdling for!"
A low roar sounded from within the carriage, followed by an urgent order, "Hurry, hurry to Blossom Town.
Didn't they say there were still two months before the birth? "
After Xiao Heng and the other entered the medical center, the luxurious carriage also drove in the direction of Blossom Town.
A gentle and gentle female voice sounded from the carriage, breaking the tense atmosphere caused by the news Xiao Heng brought.
"Don't be impatient.
Didn't Sir Ouyang already leave with that Situ boy? "
"Ouyang?
Even if he's an imperial physician, he's still an old man. How can he enter his daughter's delivery room? "
"Ouyang has a female disciple who has helped the imperial concubines in the palace deliver babies more than once."
"Tch, a little girl who hasn't even grown hair yet!
You'd be damned if you listened to Ouyang's words! "
"Liang Xuanjing, are you purposely going against me?
En Xu is also my daughter. If it weren't for that damned concubine of yours, would we have been separated for fifteen years? "
"Stop — You want to settle the score with me now?"
"That's right!
If anything happens to En Xu, I'll go with her — Wuwu … What are you doing! "
"Don't talk nonsense!
So what if it's twins?
I don't believe that Ouyang's medical skills can't cure them. "
"… Then why were you so conflicted just now?"
"I … I was just saying.
Who told you to keep praising that old man?
No matter how powerful he is, you're my princess. You can only have me in your heart. "
"Tch!
How old are you? You're still doing this. "
"Wasn't there a misunderstanding before?
You blamed me for killing your daughter, and I blamed you for framing me.
Now that the grudge has been resolved, how can I let you escape! "
"That's right, who is it?
Concubine after concubine, and the number of tongfang is innumerable!
Hmph! "
"Caiyun, didn't I already explain to you that it was to provoke you?"
"That's right, provoking me to not have a child for seventeen years!
If it weren't for En Xu still being alive, I would be a pitiful and lonely person for the rest of my life! "
"Don't you still have me …"
"Sorry, there are seven concubines eyeing you covetously. I don't want to get into trouble!"
"Feng Caiyun!
Don't get more and more ridiculous. Just because I give in to you doesn't mean that I'm afraid of you. "
"Hmph, who's afraid of who!
Since I've found my daughter, I'll just live with her!
Who wants to go back to that cage! "
"You …"
"What about me?"
"…"
… (To be continued.
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