The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 26 Xiao Chunyu's Childbirth

In the capital city, at the Wu residence, old women and maids hurried back and forth.

"Go quickly and bring the Second Master back; the Second Young Mistress has started labor."

"What's the use of calling for the Second Master? We should find a doctor and a midwife."

"Wasn't my second sister-in-law supposed to give birth around the Dragon Boat Festival? Why did she go into labor now?"

"It's all because of that slut Xiao Lan. She slept with the Second Master last night, and when the Second Young Mistress woke up this morning and heard the news, she was so angry that she cried out that her stomach hurt, and the pain lasted for most of the day..."

"Second sister-in-law is really something. It's perfectly normal for men to have three wives and four concubines. How can she be so jealous?" Wu Fangfang's voice was loud: "Does she still think she's the eldest daughter of the Xiao family? Doesn't she even know her own situation? Why is she so concerned about her second brother?"

"Fourth Miss, please say less."

Even Granny Ma couldn't stand it anymore: "In principle, we servants have no right to interfere in the affairs of our masters. But as a woman myself, I feel that the Second Master handled this matter incorrectly."

"Granny Ma, what do you mean?"

"Fourth Miss, you are not married yet. You will understand when you get married."

Why do women have to make things difficult for each other? Last night, that slut Xiaolan climbed into bed. It wouldn't have been a big deal if the Second Master had just enjoyed her as a concubine and left her to languish. But he went to the Second Young Mistress and said he wanted to elevate her to the status of a concubine, and made Xiaolan serve tea.

The second young mistress was shocked and furious. Her face turned red with anger, and she refused to drink the tea, saying it was for the second master's own good, since he was taking a concubine during the mourning period, and it would damage his reputation. She didn't drink the tea, but instead rewarded Xiaolan with a silver bracelet.

As a result, Xiaolan was very unhappy because she didn't become a concubine. Taking advantage of the Second Master's new favor, she felt smug and, after thanking the Second Young Mistress for the reward, added, "Everyone said that the Xiao family was raided. It seems that it is indeed true. No wonder the Second Young Mistress couldn't produce anything good. Could it be that all the good things were taken to help her own family?"

Pregnant with her baby in her sixth month of pregnancy, her family was already deeply saddened by the disaster. Even a newly promoted concubine had to ridicule her. However, Xiao Chunyu was a gentle person who couldn't bring herself to scold anyone. She only made herself tremble with anger, her stomach tightened, and she kept crying out that her stomach hurt.

Mo Lan, the maid who accompanied her to the dowry, helped her into the inner room to rest for half an hour, but she didn't feel any better. At a loss, Mo Lan went to find Granny Ma, who then arranged to find the Second Master and ask for a doctor and a midwife.

Unfortunately, today is another day when the madam has gone back to her parents' home, and the eldest young mistress has gone to the Han residence to attend her cousin's wedding. In this huge Wu residence, the person in charge is the ignorant fourth young lady in front of us.

Hearing her scold the second young mistress, Granny Ma wished she could stuff a rag into her mouth!

What she was really thinking was, "You'll know how painful it is when your man takes a concubine before you're pregnant and about to give birth."

"I would never marry like her," the fourth young lady said, adding shockingly, "The Xiao family was raided and exiled. It's a blessing that my second brother didn't divorce her."

"Fourth Miss, why don't you go back to your courtyard and rest?"

Granny Ma was so angry that her face turned ashen. Although she was an old servant in the household, she was fair and impartial.

Honestly, in what way is the second young mistress unworthy of the second young master?

Back then, it was the Wu family who rushed to propose marriage. When the late Madam was nearing her end, the Wu family, fearing it would delay the second young master's marriage, asked for the wedding to be moved up. The Xiao family didn't make things difficult for them and readily agreed.

Physician Xiao is a man of noble character and possesses superb medical skills. In the capital, many powerful and wealthy families hold the Xiao family in awe. The Fourth Miss, however, is adept at taking advantage of others' misfortunes.

"Let her rest if she wants to. Who wants to see her give birth? Don't come to me if you need anything."

Wu Fang turned and left.

Granny Ma wished she could spit on her.

How can a person be so heartless?
She still remembered when the second young mistress first entered the Wu family, the fourth young lady was so eager to call her "second sister-in-law" and called her that very happily.

The second young mistress brought back some beauty creams from her parents' home and gave them to her quite a few times... In the end, the second young mistress's sincerity was wasted!
Inside the room, Xiao Chunyu heard Wu Fang's words clearly. She bit her lip tightly, and tears streamed down her face.

"Miss, please don't cry." Mo Lan herself was also covered in tears. "Miss, I've heard people say that you have to conserve your energy and strength before giving birth so that you'll have the strength to deliver the baby."

"Oh, right, she needs to eat too. Jianlan, go to the kitchen and cook some eggs for Miss. She needs to eat her fill so she'll have the strength to give birth to the young master." "Yes, sir, I'll go right away."

Jianlan was also a maid who came with the bride. Their parents both worked in the Xiao family. When the women of the Xiao family returned to Sichuan, they returned the servants' indentures. They would always remember this kindness and vowed to serve their young lady well.

While wiping Xiao Chunyu's sweat, Mo Lan comforted her and occasionally ran out to see if a doctor and midwife could be found.

"Doctor Zhang is here," said Granny Ma. "Midwife Jiang from the east end of the city isn't home, so I sent someone to fetch Midwife Zhang from the west end. She should be here soon."

"Where is the second young master?" Mo Lan still hoped that the second young master could be by her side at this time, after all, Miss was his lawfully wedded wife.

“Someone saw the second young master go to the academy. The fourth young lady instructed that the second young master’s studies should not be disturbed.”

When the servant reported back, Granny Ma gritted her teeth in anger. This Wu Fang was truly more trouble than she was worth.

What does it mean to not disturb?

Hopefully, her future husband won't disturb her during childbirth!

Upon learning that her husband had not returned, Xiao Chunyu's tears flowed again.

He brought people to offer tea this morning, and I'm heartbroken!

The idea of ​​a loving and harmonious marriage is nothing but self-deception.

He had previously said he wouldn't take a concubine, but after only a year of marriage, he took one. What's even more ridiculous is that this was during his own mother's mourning period, and he was having an affair with the maid without any regard for the consequences. He couldn't even stop himself. He's really taking advantage of people's kindness!

At this moment, Xiao Chunyu regretted it.

When the Wu family came to propose marriage, my grandfather said he would consider it.

Unexpectedly, she met Young Master Wu when she went to the Pearl Pavilion. He treated her very differently, and she was easily swayed into going there.

When her grandfather said that the Wu family was full of gossips and not a good match, she was already deceived by the Wu surname and appearance, and in the end she married the husband she fell in love with at first sight.

She had always believed that the second young master of the Wu family was an exception and that he was deeply devoted to her.

Who would have thought that he would change his attitude after his grandfather suffered a tragedy?

Xiao Chunyu was in tears, missing her family terribly.

"Miss, the eggs are here. Miss, please have some."

Like Mo Lan, when no one is around, they still habitually call her "Miss".

"I can't eat."

Xiao Chunyu groaned in pain again.

“Miss, you have to eat even if you can’t.” Mo Lan said, “I’ve heard my mother say that childbirth is very tiring, so you must make sure you eat your fill so you have enough strength to give birth.”

Xiao Chunyu pursed her lips.

"Miss, for your sake, for the sake of the Xiao family, and for the sake of the future young master, you must eat more."

"Okay, I'll eat it!"

(End of this chapter)