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T/N: Translated by Jen on Broken Jinsei! Please do not repost my translations! All translations outside of Broken Jinsei are stolen and reposted without permission!
At first, Yu Lingxin was still considered calm, even able to endure and ask the people by her side, what day was today, giving birth five days earlier than the time Little Imperial Physician Chi calculated, will there be anything bad for the child, and so on.
However, very soon, wave after wave of pain washed over her, the intensity level practically made her about to cry———–In the past, she’d also seen the womenfolk among the friends and relatives give birth before, but how come she never knew that it was this painful!
“Child, endure a little, don’t panic, don’t panic!” Ming Huayue naturally rushed over. Xun Ying, because she was still unmarried and also didn’t understand anything about childbirth, just stayed outside. The midwife and female physician were long prepared. At this time, they also quickly started busying themselves. The decoction for inducing labor, the nutrient supplementing ginseng soup, the hot water needed for the delivery, the towels, and such, all the required items, naturally were quickly prepared like running water.
But, all of the orderly arrangements weren’t able to comfort Yu Lingxin in the slightest who was struggling in immense pain. In the past life, she although had many difficult days, also once having a weak and sickly body since childhood, her heart’s blood lacking in her widowhood, and so on, it was still primarily feeling weak and limp, very rarely having such constant wave after wave of intense pain like as if about to have the entire body ripped apart, from the inside out.
“Mother…..mother……..” Yu Lingxin called out to Ming Huayue and actually really started crying, her entire body curled up trembling. While momentarily catching her breath, another wave of pain immediately followed. Even if she wanted to endure, she was still unable to, “Mother, can the mafei powder[1] be used ahh———it really, hurts! Wuuwuwuu………”
“This, this afraid won’t do.” Ming Huayue was also very worried. She has practiced martial arts since childhood, so her body was extremely sturdy. Back then, when giving birth to her first child, that is Xun Che, she naturally also felt immense pain and struggled, but unknown as to whether it was because her body’s foundation was good, or because of having gotten toughened up during her martial arts training, thus not this scared of pain, all in all, when recalling, she indeed didn’t suffer too much. That’s why, seeing Yu Lingxin in this much pain right now, although worried, she truly didn’t know how to help.
“Young madam, that can’t be used.” Bai Guo at this time just happened to bring in the ginseng chicken soup, “Mafei powder, although can suppress the pain, it’s still three-part poison, afraid you and the little young master will both get harmed, so truly can’t be used.”
Yu Lingxin was still aware of the toxicity of that pain-suppressant. In the past life, Xun Che had used don’t know how many doses in the last year of his life. But, she was truly in too much pain. Although she instinctively didn’t want to cry and scream, not wanting to be ‘undignified’ in front of her mother-in-law and the servants, but the tearful cries in her throat, and also the warm tears, simply weren’t able to be contained, “Then, don’t use it…….but, I’m in so much pain………..wuuuuwuuuwuuu……….”
“Child, endure a little longer, endure a little longer, it’ll be better in a little bit.” Ever since Yu Lingxin married in, her relationship with Ming Huayue has always been close like mother and daughter. In this moment, Ming Huayue’s eyes also reddened. Just, aside from consoling like this, she truly wasn’t able to help with anything.
At this time, it was another wave of immense pain. Yu Lingxin cried even harder. Meanwhile, slightly messy footsteps and voices of dispute faintly sounded outside.
Ming Huayue immediately ordered Bai Guo to wipe the sweat for Yu Lingxin, while she went out to check on the situation herself.
Yu Lingxin was covered in layers and layers of sweat, strugglingly drinking two sips of the ginseng chicken soup. Finally, when the labor pains slightly paused, she momentarily caught her breath, her entire body already somewhat lacking in strength, her tears also slightly stopping.
At the same time, she saw the door curtains get lifted, and Xun Che who was still dressed in his official gown quickly walked in, “Huijun, how are you?”
“Shenzhi———–” Yu Lingxin tearfully cried out, her tears instantly pouring out again, “It hurts.”
Xun Che saw how Yu Lingxin’s soaked bangs were already clearly sticking to her forehead by the sweat, her entire face both red and pale, her expression unprecedentedly weary and upset. In an instant, his entire heart was like as if getting stabbed and wrung, painful to the point of dripping blood. He immediately sat by her bed and grasped her hand, “I’m here with you, don’t worry, it’ll be over with very soon.”
The midwife in charge of the delivery was an old mama from the Jin Duke Manor, extremely experienced, and also someone that understood the rules. Ever since Yu Lingxin got pregnant, she just got sent over by the Jin Duke Manor to serve. She has always been aware that Xun Che and Yu Lingxin’s relationship was extremely good, but no matter how good the relationship was, there were still taboos.
Seeing Xun Che consoling Yu Lingxin again, that midwife went forward to urge, “Shizi worrying about the young madam, this is only natural. But, the young madam is going to give birth soon, the blood in the delivery room, ultimately is…………….” As she deliberated over her wording, she also looked to Ming Huayue who also returned to the delivery room behind Xun Che at this time, “Madam, it’s better to urge shizi………..”
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“Che’er.” Ming Huayue was also a bit hesitant, “I’ll stay with Huijun, why don’t you go sit outside.”
Xun Che stroked Yu Lingxin’s face again, and afterwards, turned towards his mother and slightly bowed, “Mother, those sayings of good and bad luck are merely folk legends. Our Great Sheng doesn’t believe in these to begin with. Back then, when Empress Ming and Xiang Emperor battled together in the Chen province, Xiang Emperor also personally stayed with the empress in the delivery room. The previous dynasty’s Jing Emperor also stayed with Empress Yan. Even the heavenly son doesn’t avoid out of taboo, what do I have to care about? I’m definitely going to stay with Huijun.”
Ming Huayue didn’t believe in the supernatural sayings that much either. Upon hearing this, and seeing how Yu Lingxin was indeed both in pain and nervous, tightly holding Xun Che’s hand, her heart softened, “Then…..then, just do as you see fit.” After saying this, she slightly sighed and went out with the servant girls.
After asking the midwife, and seeing how Yu Lingxin might still be some time away from actually giving birth, Xun Che just let everyone all go wait outside first, so that he can privately talk with Yu Lingxin.
The midwife although was very shocked towards Xun Che staying in the delivery room, and moreover, Ming Huayue had also agreed, she ultimately was just acting under orders. As such, she just retreated out to the corridors together with Bai Guo and the others.
Inside the room, Yu Lingxin was still struggling amidst the labor pains. At this time, with Xun Che by her side, her tears were instead completely unable to be held back, continuously pouring out, “Shenzhi, it really hurts…………..”
Xun Che deeply inhaled a breath twice, his own eyes also reddening, “I know, although not exactly the same, but I……I know the feeling of being constantly in pain yet also unable to be freed from it. Huijun, I——-if only I can be in pain for you.”
“I don’t want to let you hurt either. Say, how come this child is just this tormenting.” Yu Lingxin tearfully asked him, “Isn’t it just letting him come out? He——-ahhh——why he……….wuwuuwuuuu…………..”
Xun Che lightly nodded, “Right, all this little bastard’s fault. Once he comes out, I’ll beat him up for you, alright?” He reached out to wipe the tears on Yu Lingxin’s face, also lightly kissing her forehead, kissing her hand, telling her to tightly hold him, and if it hurts too much, tightly squeeze.
After finally recovering a little from this wave of labor pain, Yu Lingxin was like as if losing all her strength, heavily gasping for her breath. Her rationality also slightly returned a little. At this time, she finally remembered to ask Xun Che, “Speaking of which, you coming back at this time, is it alright? Wasn’t there something in the palace? Did his Highness enter the palace to meet with his Majesty? You coming home like this, won’t it………..”
Xun Che shook his head, also going to smooth out her bangs that were drenched by the sweat, “No matter how enormous of a matter, it’s all not as important as you.”
He slightly pondered for a moment, feeling that perhaps talking about something else can help distract Yu Lingxin a little, so as to avoid enduring too much. As such, after deliberating for a moment, he had the northwest’s situation explained to Yu Lingxin.
Actually, it’s roughly just the reorganization of the military structure, the local rearing of the military horses, and also the local officials’ involvement with those at the border. Yu Lingxin originally just knew a little, but when really hearing the details, she still wasn’t able to completely comprehend.
However, she also knew that this was just used to distract herself. As she listened, she also asked a few questions about the details. During this process, the labor pains naturally still came wave after wave. Nearly a little less than an hour later, she began to clearly sense the labor pains becoming more and more frequent, and also more and more intense.
Xun Che immediately called in the midwife and the others, feeding Yu Lingxin another bowl of ginseng chicken soup to give her energy. The most crucial moment has finally come.
Ming Huayue sat in the courtyard, similarly full of anxiousness. Xun Cong and Xun Ying naturally also rushed over, asking their mother about the situation.
Learning that Xun Che was inside with Yu Lingxin, Xun Cong was still very surprised. Xun Ying, however, while listening to Yu Lingxin’s sobs and painful cries, had a very complicated expression, “Mother, women giving birth, is it all like this?”
Ming Huayue thought about her own experience back then, it seemingly was a bit easier, but for the womenfolk or younger generation among the friends and relatives that gave birth, actually, most were still similar to Yu Lingxin. Moreover, Yu Lingxin’s situation wasn’t considered serious. Not having a good pregnancy, having a weak body, the fetus being too big, or the household being messy thus getting schemed against, there were actually very many that had even more dangerous circumstances.
She also couldn’t help but sigh, “More or less. Women giving birth, it’s truly a one out of ten chance of surviving, not easy.”
Xun Ying glanced towards Qingyu Pavilion’s bedroom door, “Then, older brother staying with sister-in-law is only natural.”
At this time, another painful scream came from the inside, the voice even louder than before. Never mind Xun Cong and Xun Ying, these two little ones, getting startled, even Ming Huayue nearly stood up. However, she still forcibly endured, sitting down again, instead going to ask Xun Cong and Xun Ying about the arrangements at home and such.
The three of them somewhat managed to chat for a while, all respectively distracted. Even the accompanying servant girls would gaze over from time to time because of the sounds coming from the room, let alone them as the family members.
However, in the end, this waiting process was still much shorter than what everyone had anticipated. In about another cup of tea’s time, the resounding cry of an infant came from the delivery room. The midwife quickly came out to congratulate, “Congratulations madam! Your madam has obtained a noble son!”
Ming Huayue was elated. Xun Cong and Xun Ying naturally were also very happy. The two of them immediately wanted to go in to see their newborn nephew. However, as soon as they took a step, they just got stopped by Ming Huayue, “Wait, let your sister-in-law rest first. The inside of the room also needs to be tidied up.”
Although having said this, Ming Huayue was also impatient herself. A moment later, seeing Bai Guo come out, she quickly went in.
Yu Lingxin at this time has already lost all strength, her head full of sweat. Xun Che was sitting by her side supporting her. The couple both had reddened eyes and nose, clearly having shed quite a bit of tears.
And the little guy that was born just now had gotten simply cleaned up and wrapped into a bundle together by the midwife and wet nurse, currently sleeping in Yu Lingxin’s arms, already not crying anymore.
[1] A type of anesthetic powder used in ancient times.
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baby!!! I hope everybody who wanted to scheme against the baby before is now too busy worrying about military affairs to notice the baby came out fine.
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