activa-t Chapter 395 Persistence
Chapter 395 Persistence
Chapter 395 Determination
The fire burned all night and was extinguished at dawn. No one knew that the small courtyard was the residence of the Marquis of Changping, and no one knew that the Princess of Qi, who had long since perished in the fire and been buried, had spent the past few months in that small courtyard to take care of her pregnancy and gave birth to the only daughter of the Marquis of Changping's son.
The fire did not cause any commotion.
Shen Tang was getting heavier, and without Xie Guimo by his side, he didn't like to go out of Chenxiangxuan anymore. He even went to pay his respects to the princess only every other day.
But he was too idle, so he brought up the matter of Ginkgo and Qiutong's marriage.
The princess's poison has been cured and her life is no longer in danger. Shen Tang has the leisure to hold a wedding banquet for his two personal maids.
Qiu Tong and Chen Shan are in love with each other. Shen Tang says he wants to hold a wedding for Ginkgo and Chen Qi. Ginkgo pulls Qiu Tong up, and Chen Qi kicks Chen Shan into the study, wanting to hold a wedding banquet together.
If they want to do it together, Shen Tang will definitely be happy to help them.
The wedding banquet was left to Mother Zhou.
That morning, Mother Zhou and Shen Tang were discussing the wedding date when Si'er came in and said, "Crown Princess, the princess has gone to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion..."
Shen Tang was a little confused.
The princess has recovered a lot these days, but she hasn't even left the Peony Courtyard yet. Why did she suddenly go to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?
Shen Tang asked, "What happened at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?"
Si'er said, "Nothing happened, it's just that Madam Huo is about to give birth..."
Shen Tang's face was filled with black lines.
The princess couldn't help when Mrs. Huo gave birth, so why would she go? She could just wait to hear the good news.
Thinking of the time when the princess was seriously ill and Mrs. An came to visit her, the princess was afraid that Madam Huo would have a difficult delivery like in her previous life, so she asked Mrs. An to hire two more midwives and ask the imperial physician to stay at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion just in case.
The princess must be worried, and she wants to go to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to keep watch.
Shen Tang was feeling unwell, so she decided not to go to the Zhenguo Mansion to cause trouble. She told Qiu Tong, "You and Chen Shan go and take a look."
Chen Shan was asked to go so that he could come back and tell them as soon as possible if anything happened, but regarding childbirth, only the midwife and the doctor could help. Even if she and Xie Guimo knew, they could not help.
I hope everything is safe.
Qiu Tong went to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and did not come back until dinner. Shen Tang knew that the birth of the child would not be quick, as some people took three days and three nights to give birth to their first child, but he was still a little worried.
Qiu Tong did not return home at night, and neither did the princess. When the prince returned from the military camp in the evening, he learned that the princess had gone to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Worried about the prince's situation, he also went to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to pick up the princess. But the princess was no longer the same princess as before. If she didn't want to go back, she didn't have to. The prince didn't force her. He watched the princess drink the tonic medicine and then returned to the Jingyang Palace.
The next day, Shen Tang woke up and Yin Xing helped her get dressed. Si Er came in and said, "Princess, Sister Qiu Tong is back."
After Si'er finished reporting, Qiu Tong came in. Ginkgo asked, "Has Miss Huo given birth? Is it a boy or a girl?"
Qiu Tong said, "It's a young master."
Shen Tang asked, "Is Madam Huo okay?"
Qiu Tong shook her head. "Mrs. Huo almost died last night."
Shen Tang's heart skipped a beat. "What's wrong?"
Qiu Tong told Shen Tang everything that happened after she followed him to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Qiu Tong went to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion with the princess. The princess knew that Shen Tang also cared about An Nuan, so she did not stop Qiu Tong from going.
An Nuan had an episode of spotting while having breakfast. Madam An did not let the maid tell the princess, fearing that she would worry. However, the princess understood Madam An's temperament and knew that she was just talking and would not really let her accompany her. But the princess was afraid, so she instructed the maid beside Madam An to tell her if she had an episode.
After receiving the news, the princess went to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. However, the princess was seriously injured by the poison this time. She felt dizzy when riding in a carriage and walking, but the princess managed to hold on.
She accompanied Mrs. An and waited outside the delivery room from morning to afternoon and then until dark.
The prince went to pick up the princess, and Mrs. An asked the princess to return home, but the princess refused. The longer she waited, the more worried she became. She asked the prince to help invite Zhao Yuanzheng just in case.
The princess seldom asks the prince for help, especially after a quarrel. This is the first time, so the prince must help.
He immediately sent someone to invite Zhao Yuanzheng.
After Zhao Yuanzheng entered the mansion, the princess asked him to prepare for the worst and prepare medicine just in case.
Although Zhao Yuanzheng and Liu Taiyi felt that it was unnecessary, they obeyed the princess's insistence and boiled several jars of medicine and kept them ready.
In the second half of the night, An Nuan finally gave birth to the baby, weighing 6.9 jin.
Madam An, the princess, and Young Master Huo all breathed a sigh of relief. However, just as they finished delivering the baby, the midwife rushed in, "Oh no! The woman is hemorrhaging!"
Hearing this, Mrs. An's heart sank to the bottom. If the princess hadn't supported her, she would have fallen to the ground.
The princess almost died when she gave birth to Xie Guimo. After that, the prince didn't dare to let her get pregnant again. The princess knew how dangerous it was, and Madam An knew it too.
Dean Zhao and Doctor Liu hurried into the delivery room.
Fortunately, there were two imperial physicians who had prepared the medicine early and fed it to the patient in time. Otherwise, it would have been too late to call a doctor after the hemorrhage occurred.
That’s how it was. It was a close call that saved An Nuan’s life.
If the princess hadn't been with her, Mrs. An would have been scared to death.
After the hemorrhage stopped, Zhao Yuanzheng stayed until dawn before leaving. Doctor Liu was still in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and would not leave until noon.
Qiu Tong said, "Mrs. Huo lost a lot of blood. Dean Zhao said she might not be able to have another child..."
Even if I could give birth, I wouldn't dare to do so.
Shen Tang was frightened when she heard that Shen Xi had a difficult delivery, and she was even more frightened when she heard that An Nuan had a hemorrhage.
She really is going to give birth soon.
Twins are usually born early.
It's okay, it's okay, she will be fine.
Shen Tang touched her belly and told herself not to think too much. She would definitely be able to give birth to the baby soon.
Shen Tang got up and walked. Walking more is good for delivery.
The princess returned in the afternoon. After returning to the mansion, she came to Chenxiang Pavilion. Shen Tang said, "Mother, your body hasn't recovered yet, and you haven't slept all night. Why did you come to my place?"
The princess said with a sour nose, "Thanks to you, otherwise Nuan'er would have been in great danger."
When most people give birth, they will only hire a midwife, not a doctor, and certainly not two imperial physicians to stand guard outside the delivery room just in case.
She only found out because Shen Tang told Xie Guimo about her past life, and Xie Guimo told the prince.
The princess didn't know how to thank Shen Tang.
If An Nuan were to die, Mrs. An would not be able to bear the blow and would end up like Shen Tang in his previous life.
This is also the reason why the princess is worried and wants to stay in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion even if she has to force herself.
Fortunately, Nuan'er's life was saved. God knows how painful and scary she was during those hours.
The princess hadn't recovered yet, and after not sleeping for a whole day and night, she was even more exhausted. Shen Tang said, "Mother, go back and rest."