Chapter 581: Chapter 581: Sisi Production (Part 2)
 

Liu Sisi had always been delicate. Since she arrived in this world, especially during the later stages of her pregnancy, she had paid particular attention to maintaining a balanced diet to keep her body in good shape.

The women here were required to rest and take care of themselves before giving birth. Yet, Liu Sisi was constantly busy, running between the county, riverside, small bridges, and academy field. Apart from her high spirits, it seemed that she had not gained much weight, except for her belly, which had swollen like a blubber ball!

From ancient times to present, childbirth has been like stepping into the gate of hell for women!

The midwife had been living in the official residence more than a month in advance, and Dr. He had been checking Liu Sisi’s pulses almost daily, repeatedly assuring that the mother and child were in good condition.

Today was no exception, but unexpectedly, the crisis suddenly developed!

Blood-soaked water was carried out of the room in basin after basin, leaving everyone both inside and outside the room extremely anxious!

Dr. He caught one of the midwives as she came out and asked anxiously, “How is it? How is the situation inside? Is Sisi alright?”

The midwife, who had been brought into the manor more than a month ago, rushed out of the room in panic. When a hand suddenly appeared beside her, she was startled!

“Doctor… Madam… Madam is hungry and wants to eat something…”

Dr. He’s eyes lit up!

“Eating is good! Eating will give her strength! Wait! I have a 500-year-old wild ginseng here! Take two slices and stew them in her food, then let her take another slice… No, no, no! Let our medicine pageboy prepare the herbs! Pageboy! Pageboy…”

Dr. He was in a muddle!

In the delivery room, Liu Sisi was sweating profusely. At this moment, it was scorching June, and the moment she felt pain, her clothes and sheets had been soaking wet. Her hair was clumped and stuck to her face!

Despite her pain, she gritted her teeth and refused to cry out!

“Madam, if you’re in pain, just cry out! Crying will make you feel better! Be careful not to hurt yourself like this!” The nearby midwife couldn’t bear to watch and advised her.

Most women would scream in pain because of fear, and they had never seen anyone give birth without making a sound! They couldn’t risk any accidents!

As soon as a wave of pain subsided, Liu Sisi caught her breath and smiled, “No problem! It’s not time to cry yet. By the way, why hasn’t the food arrived?”

What she truly wanted to ask, was why Ye Lei hadn’t come back yet?

She remembered when he left, he had said he would be back before the birth. But now, she was about to deliver, and he was still on a boat far away!

She wished she could push the baby back inside and wait one more day for him, but…

It was too late!

“Madam, the soup medicine is here! This is what Dr. He personally prepared for you! Drink it while it’s hot!”

An old woman brought in a bowl of ginseng soup.

“Alright, bring it over.”

Liu Sisi quickly finished the soup medicine in the bowl and handed it to the side: “Quick! Go and get the Old Master’s letter for me!”

Before her words had faded, Ms. Gao hurriedly pushed open the door and ran in.

“Madam, the Old Master’s letter has arrived!”

“Quick! Come and let me see!”

Liu Sisi eagerly grabbed it, tore it open, and quickly scanned the letter.

Di Yelei’s handwriting had noticeably improved! Seeing it at first glance, Liu Sisi was delighted! It seemed that he hadn’t neglected his calligraphy practice these days. However, as she continued reading, the smile on her face disappeared, and she stood motionless, clutching the letter in her hands.

“Madam, what’s the matter?”

Seeing that Liu Sisi’s face was off, the midwife beside her called out anxiously!

Liu Sisi’s hand suddenly trembled, accompanied by a violent contraction in her lower abdomen. She let out a muffled groan, and the letter slipped to the floor.

“He… is still on the boat from Suizhou to Hezhou…Ah!… It hurts…”

Her belief shattered, Liu Sisi’s momentum faltered, and she began to wilt.

“Madam, are you alright? Hold on, you can’t let your breath out. Think of yourself and the unborn child in your belly…Madam…” The midwife was also anxious!

Liu Sisi slowly gathered herself, lifted her head, and looked around, giving orders to the midwife.

“You, come here! Help me sit up against the head of the bed…I want to eat. I need to regain my strength!”

Since she knew she could depend on no one, she could still depend on herself, couldn’t she?

She was the mother of the little guy in her belly; she couldn’t let him come into the world for nothing!

The midwife saw the determination in Liu Sisi’s eyes and felt relieved!

“Ah! Don’t worry, Madam. We already sent someone to invite Granny Xu, the most famous midwife in the county. She is the one who examines the beauties selected for the palace from Macheng County. She’s very skilled at delivering babies!”

Granny Xu?

Life is full of familiar faces everywhere!

At this moment, far away at Hezhou wharf, a man was leaping off the ship and, in one smooth motion, led a horse from the wharf. He grabbed the horse whip and bowed to the approaching person as someone quickly chased after him.

“Third Uncle, are you sure you want to travel by land? The land route is much more difficult than the water route, you…”

Di Cheng looked anxious.

Di Yelei led a strong horse and just as he was about to mount, he turned back and looked at Di Cheng: “Cheng’er, I promised your Third Aunt that I will be back before she gives birth. This is a promise I made to her personally. The water route is too slow. Since we have to change directions when we reach Hezhou, it’s better for me to ride a horse across the mountains and take shortcuts. I will definitely arrive half a day earlier. You just follow everyone else on the water route back, remember!”

After giving his instructions, Di Yelei wasted no more time, jumped on the horse, and galloped away.

“Third Uncle! Third Uncle…”

Di Cheng’s calls couldn’t bring back Di Yelei and he reluctantly turned back.

May he make it in time!