freenovelworld Chapter 334 Yang's Childbirth!
Chapter 334 Yang's Childbirth!
With Mu Xinyao's marriage and the old lady now recuperating at home, the Mu residence is indeed much quieter. Of course, it would be even more comfortable if the second branch of the family didn't cause any trouble.
However, the occasional disturbances from the second wife's side did not affect the peace and quiet of the first wife's side.
A month later, Mu Xinyao went to Jiangnan with Jin Hui to take up her post. Before leaving, she naturally had to come to the Mu residence to say goodbye, as is customary.
Li was not petty. After Mu Chang'an rewarded Jin Hui with a set of valuable writing implements, Li also rewarded Mu Xinyao with a set of pure gold jewelry on the spot, which could be considered as giving Mu Xinyao enough face in front of her husband's family.
When Jin Hui took his leave that day, he looked quite well!
Before they knew it, it was time for Yang to give birth.
Madam Yang had made preparations beforehand, and all the people she used were people she had prepared herself. Mu Changping knew this, but he felt that Madam Yang was being too cautious. After all, she was carrying the child of his Mu family. No matter how bold Madam Jin was, she was now in the old mansion in the capital. What tricks could she possibly play?
Mu Xin Nuan, in her own Moon Pavilion, seemed oblivious to the commotion from the second wife's side.
When Granny Yu came in, she saw that the young lady was reading a book in a calm and focused manner. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "Miss, would you like to go and take a look?"
“What would I do if a woman were giving birth? First, I'm still a child myself, and second, I'm not a midwife. Going there would be pointless. It's better to stay here quietly and read. Otherwise, I might offend someone and be used as a tool later.”
Granny Yu paused for a moment, then roughly understood what her young mistress meant. The First Madam was there, along with several midwives; surely nothing would go wrong. Granny Yu herself was thinking that her young mistress was a doctor, and besides, they were family. Going over to visit would only mean staying in the courtyard for a while; how could she actually go into the delivery room?
Hearing what the young lady said, Granny Yu immediately shuddered!
What kind of person is the Second Madam? It's already quite remarkable that she's tolerated Madam Yang until now! Today is Madam Yang's delivery day; who would believe that the Second Madam isn't doing anything?
If the young lady finds out, should she help the second madam or help Madam Yang?
The more Granny Yu thought about it, the more she realized how senile she had become. She had actually encouraged her young mistress to go and take a look; she must have been out of her mind!
"Granny Yu, just say I'm sick and have suddenly developed a fever. Have Mu Hua go to the small kitchen to brew the medicine."
"Yes, Miss." Granny Yu understood immediately. The young lady hadn't gone out much these past two days, so it was believable that she was ill.
“Yesterday when I went to pay my respects to my grandfather and mother, I deliberately coughed a few times. Granny Yu didn’t go with me, so she naturally didn’t know.”
Seeing the young lady's gentle smile, Granny Yu slapped her forehead and laughed, "Yes, this servant understands."
Soon, everyone at Yuexuan started getting busy.
Some were boiling water, others were decocting medicine; in short, it wasn't much easier than what happened on the second wife's side.
With Mu Zhunuan's reminder, Granny Yu understood and immediately sent someone outside to secretly spread a few words, saying that the eldest young lady had not been feeling well these past two days, but thinking that the second wife, Yang, was about to give birth, she had stayed in Yuexuan except to pay her respects to the elders, just in case she wandered around and ran into Yang again, passing on her illness to her.
Outside, everyone was busy and flustered, but inside the house, everything was calm and peaceful.
Mu Xin Nuan was still leaning on the couch reading, just like when Granny Yu came over earlier. There was no sign of her having a fever at all.
Chunyu couldn't help but worry, "Miss, what if the news of your illness reaches the old master?"
"Don't worry, Grandfather is a shrewd man. He will naturally know the situation. Even if he did believe me, he wouldn't be coming to my courtyard right now."
Chunyu glanced outside and thought it made sense. It was so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Why would the old master come to the young lady's courtyard at this hour? It was against etiquette!
"Miss, do you mean the old master knows you're faking illness?"
"The men mostly don't concern themselves with the squabbles in the inner quarters, but that doesn't mean they're completely unaware! Grandfather knows that Second Aunt has long been unable to tolerate Yang Shi, but she's restrained by her reputation and can't act recklessly. Now, childbirth is like a woman walking through the gates of hell. Do you think Second Aunt would let such a good opportunity slip by?"
"That's true, but, Miss, what if the old master also sends someone to look for you?"
Mu Xin Nuan waved her hand, "You don't understand my good second aunt! She's a smart woman, she knows who she can mess with and who she can't mess with. She'll make sure Yang gives birth to the child safely, regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl. But Yang herself will absolutely not be able to live anymore."
Chunyu clicked her tongue, "Miss has such sharp eyes and a clever mind!"
“Chunyu, you’re clever. Why don’t you go to the second branch of the family and wait to find out what’s going on? Even if I’m sick, we can’t just stay completely silent here. Also, before you go, go to your cousin’s place and tell her that I’m sick and ask her to come and keep me company.”
"Yes, Miss, I understand."
Not long after Liu Tingting arrived, she heard someone crying and shouting outside. If she listened carefully, she could easily recognize that it was Mu Xinyi's voice.
Liu Tingting sat on the embroidered stool, but her body kept shifting back and forth, as if she couldn't sit still any longer.
Mu Xin Nuan was lying on the bed, with a white handkerchief on her forehead and her eyes gently closed.
“Miss, please don’t worry. I just received news that Concubine Yang has given birth to a daughter. Right now, the wet nurses are busy wrapping the baby. I heard that the Second Master and Second Madam are very happy.”
"Okay. I understand. It's good that the baby was born safely." Liu Tingting forced a smile, trying to appear calm and composed. But the way she was tightly twisting the handkerchief betrayed her true feelings!
"Big sister, big sister! I beg you, please save my aunt! She's bleeding heavily right now, big sister, only you can save her."
The sound grew louder as it approached, and soon it seemed to be right outside the door.
"Third Miss, please wait a moment. My young lady is also running a fever and is unconscious. Let alone saving her, she can't even walk steadily," Rongyue said from outside.
"Sister Rongyue, dear sister, please let me in for a moment! Auntie's condition is very dangerous; only you can save her. Sister Rongyue, I'm begging you!" Mu Xinyi said, actually about to kneel down before Rongyue!