freenovelworld Chapter 336 No More Children!
Chapter 336 No More Children!
About fifteen minutes later, less and less bloody water was being served. Mu Changping came over from the wet nurse's place and looked at the anxious crowd. His expression was also not good.
Although she was born a daughter, Mu Changping was genuinely happy! After all, she was his daughter; his offspring were far from abundant. In total, he only had two sons and two daughters, and both were illegitimate daughters!
Mu Changping turned his head and saw Li Shi beside him. He couldn't help but sigh. His elder brother already had three sons and two daughters, and the two sons were legitimate sons! What was even more enviable was that he also had a legitimate eldest daughter, who was praised by everyone!
The reason Mu Changping looked unwell was mainly because he felt that he had few offspring, and unfortunately, his two legitimate sons were both useless!
Upon thinking of this, Mu Changping naturally thought of his elder brother's three sons!
Mu Qingxuan and Mu Qingyuan, needless to say! Especially Mu Qingxuan, who, despite his young age, is renowned for his mastery of both literature and martial arts! It's said that even the Crown Prince of Jinyang and the Prince of Changle speak highly of him. Furthermore, several young masters from the Zhenguo General's Mansion often come to teach the two brothers martial arts!
Based on this alone, the future of these two brothers is sure to be bright and promising!
And then there's that youngest son, Mu Qingyang. Although he's only three years old, he can already recite several poems clearly! Doesn't your family have a son like that? Even just one would be enough!
Now, seeing his wife and sister-in-law sitting together, their demeanor and elegance are like those of people from two different worlds!
Look at the children that my sister-in-law has raised!
Especially Mu Xin Nuan, the eldest daughter of the main wife, every gesture and movement exudes the nobility of a noble family. Although she is not very old, she has a refined and elegant demeanor, and a fairy-like temperament.
Even Mu Xinyao, who was so unruly, was never mistreated by her sister-in-law. Moreover, she was taught all the proper etiquette and manners! Her food, clothing, and daily necessities were never skimped on!
Especially when Mu Changping thought of that illegitimate son Mu Qingyuan, he felt a pang of heartache!
Mu Qingyuan was clearly not his sister-in-law's biological son, yet she treated him like her own! She neither spoiled him, nor suppressed him, nor overpraise him, nor mistreated him! Everything was decided by the eldest brother himself—how to discipline him. And she, as his mother, never lacked a single bit of love!
Even Mu Xin Nuan took good care of this half-brother! Especially on several occasions, when he unintentionally saw the siblings sitting together chatting and laughing, he wondered why other people's families were so harmonious, while his own family was filled with so much strife and scheming, and so unsettled.
To say that Mu Changping has become aware of the unrest on his side is a sign of progress!
Just as Mu Changping was still struggling with these questions and couldn't figure them out, the door to the delivery room opened.
Mu Xin Nuan came out looking exhausted, her steps unsteady. As she watched Granny Yu supporting her, it seemed as if she was putting most of her weight on Granny Yu.
"How are you? Ah Nuan, come, come and sit down." Madam Li quickly went over to help her up.
Mu Xinyi hurriedly jumped over, "Big sister, how is it? Is there any hope for my aunt?"
Mu Xin Nuan nodded to Mu Xin Yi, her pale face making one wonder if she would faint soon.
"Don't worry, Aunt Yang is much better now," Mu Xin Nuan said, not missing the hint of resentment in Jin Shi's eyes. "But..."
"But what?" Mu Changping asked urgently.
"Uncle, it was Ah Nuan's lack of skill that caused this. Although Ah Nuan managed to save Aunt Yang's life, the symptoms of Aunt Yang's severe bleeding were really serious. I'm afraid she won't be able to have any more children in the future."
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, her eyes were fixed on Jin Shi. Seeing a hint of relief in her eyes, Mu Xin Nuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. This outcome was the best possible result for everyone!
At least, since Yang Shi no longer has the opportunity to have more children, she is no longer a major threat, and she can raise the fourth young lady to adulthood.
Moreover, after the Jin family, there is no need to be so wary of the Yang family anymore.
Sure enough, Madam Jin breathed a sigh of relief and said with a look of satisfaction, "Master, it's already the best outcome that we've managed to save Aunt Yang's life! If it weren't for Ah Nuan rushing over despite being ill, I'm afraid... Thank goodness, it's also thanks to the Bodhisattva's blessing."
Mu Changping nodded, not giving it much thought. After all, the people serving in the delivery room today were all people that Madam Yang had found herself; none of the people that Madam Jin had prepared beforehand were used. Therefore, he had no doubt that Madam Yang's hemorrhage was related to his wife.
Seeing this, Madam Li congratulated her and was about to help Qianxia back when she heard Madam Jin say, "Master, my sister is weak now, but this child can't be left unattended. How about this, let's take the child to my place to raise for now, and we'll talk about it again when my sister is better."
Mu Xinyi felt a jolt in her heart, vaguely sensing that something was amiss, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. After all, Aunt Yang had just escaped death, and at this time, it was indeed not advisable for her to exert herself; she should rest and recuperate.
Upon hearing this, Li and Mu Xin Nuan exchanged a glance, remained silent in tacit agreement, and walked back together.
After Li Shi escorted Mu Xin Nuan back to Yue Xuan and watched her lie down, she felt relieved. "Your second aunt is also shrewd. Yang Shi's newborn child was so easily taken away by her. It must be more painful for her than killing Yang Shi!"
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, "Mother is right! I'm afraid Yang's postpartum period won't be peaceful. She already had a lot of bleeding, and if she gets worried, stressed, anxious, and irritable during her postpartum period, she's bound to develop some health problems."
Li chuckled, "Jin is still as ruthless as ever! You were quite clever today. If Yang can still have children in the future, I'm afraid Jin will not only be wary of Yang, but will also hate you as well!"
"Mother, how could your daughter be so stupid?"
"Now that there's no one else here, tell your mother the truth, Madam Yang, is it really true that you can't have any more children?"
Mu Xin Nuan looked troubled. "Second Aunt's dosage of medicine was too high. Even if I wanted to save her, I couldn't. Moreover, those midwives clearly gave Yang Shi some blood-activating medicine on purpose. Second Aunt's methods are truly frightening!"
Upon hearing this, Li was startled. Although she had anticipated that Jin would make such a move, hearing her daughter say it herself still made her heart sink.