Chapter 464: I’m Here
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Chu Tianbao rode his horse to rush back on the road. When he was hungry, he would eat two mouthfuls of flatbread and continue without stopping.
On the other side, Bai Wutong was about to give birth.
No matter how uncomfortable it was, she would insist on taking a walk in the garden, do some boxing, and welcome the two small lives in her womb at her best condition.
The entire Carefree City knew that Bai Wutong was about to give birth. Everyone was even more nervous than Bai Wutong and kept praying that Bai Wutong could successfully give birth.
A woman giving birth was no different from going to the gates of hell.
Especially in ancient times where medical standards were backward, the mortality rate during childbirth was especially high.
Without Bai Wutong, there would be no good days for Lin Siyu and her family.
She hired a Guanyin Bodhisattva at home and changed the fruits every day. She kowtowed piously to pray for Bai Wutong.
When Lin Siyu’s husband and son returned to see her kneeling, they also kowtowed.
Who would be willing to have another rule with such a good Great Empress?
When Lin Siyu went to work, she heard the female workers in the workshop discussing softly, “If anything happens to the Great Empress, guess who will succeed the throne?”
“If the child is saved, regardless of whether it’s a boy or a girl, he or she will definitely succeed the throne!”
“What if”
Before she could finish her sentence, Lin Siyu couldn’t help but scold, “There’s no ‘what if’. The Great Empress will definitely be safe and sound! If you have the time to gossip, you might as well weave a few more bolts of cloth.”
The female workers trembled in fear when they were discussing the Great Empress behind her back and were even caught red-handed by the deputy factory manager. They hurriedly said, “The Great Empress will definitely be safe and sound!”
Auntie Yang lay on the bed and felt uneasy. She said to Village Chief Zhao, “Is the midwife for the Great Empress dependable? If not, I can go.”
Auntie Yang had delivered her two daughters-in-law’s babies several times. She was really afraid that something would happen to Bai Wutong when she gave birth.
Village Chief Zhao said earnestly, “She’s a professional. She has been trained by Miracle Doctor Wen and the others in turns. Don’t interfere with your half-baked skills.”
Auntie Yang said, “If I don’t do the delivery, I can also help in other ways!”
“If everyone wants to help, the delivery room will be in chaos!”
Auntie Yang asked again, “Do you think it’s a boy or a girl?”
Village Chief Zhao suddenly smiled and said, “Whether it’s a boy or a girl, they will definitely be as handsome as their parents. It’s better if it’s a boy, but a girl will definitely be as smart as the Great Empress and can rule the world well.”
Auntie Yang lowered her voice and secretly touched him. “I think the Great Empress is pregnant with twins.”
Although Bai Wutong did not say anything, her stomach seemed a little bigger.
Village Chief Zhao was delighted. “Really?”
“Yes, it looks like it!”
“That’s a good thing! It’s a huge blessing. If Master Chu comes back and sees his children, he will definitely be very happy.”
At the mention of Chu Tianbao, the smile on Madam Yang’s face darkened. “I wonder where Master Chu went. He hasn’t appeared for so long. Women are the most worried when it comes to giving birth. The two of them are still so close.”
Village Chief Zhao looked at the starry sky outside the window. “Master Chu must have his own difficulties. When the child is born, he will definitely rush back as soon as possible.”
“I hope so.”
It was almost the day of her due date. Bai Wutong’s stomach was already very big. Cui Lingyi would come to accompany her for a walk every day.
Bai Wutong sat on a special chair in the garden and gently stroked her stomach. “They’re quite well-behaved today. They didn’t dance with spears and swords in my stomach.”
Cui Lingyi smiled and said, “They’re old enough to understand Mother’s difficulties.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Wutong’s stomach hurt violently.
In order to give birth, Bai Wutong had learnt a lot of prenatal knowledge.
This was a sign before contractions. It was very likely that the child was about to be born.
Seeing her expression change, Cui Lingyi immediately asked, “How is it? Do you want everyone to prepare?”
Qingfeng’s expression also darkened as she paid close attention to Bai Wutong’s condition.
Her stomach ached violently again. Bai Wutong stabilized for a moment and felt a sharp pain again.
A regular contraction meant that she was really about to give birth.
Bai Wutong nodded at them. “Call them.”
Cui Lingyi hurriedly called for someone to prepare the delivery. While Qingfeng helped Bai Wutong back to her room, a dense group of people surrounded the Great Empress’ residence like an iron bucket that even flies could not enter.
After a while, the pain in her womb gradually intensified.
Bai Wutong knew that giving birth would hurt, but she never expected that she would feel like she had died again and again in a minute.
Qingfeng comforted her. “It’s fine, it’s fine. It’ll be over soon!”
Bai Wutong also wanted to endure it, but it was not within her control at all. Her stomach hurt so much that it felt like it was about to tear open.
She kept adjusting her breathing. The midwife in charge of delivering the child came in to check. “Great Empress, it’s not time yet. You still have to endure it.” Bai Wutong gritted her teeth. “How much longer do we have to endure?”
The midwife said, “It’ll take a while. If it is ready, I’ll ask you to use more strength. Try to save your energy now and don’t shout. There’ll be more to shout when it requires energy later.”
Bai Wutong felt dizzy. Giving birth without painkillers was indeed not tolerable.
After a while, the midwife suddenly said, “The amniotic fluid has broken. Great Empress, use force!” Then she shouted to the people outside, “Bring hot water and wipe the Great Empress’ body.”
Bai Wutong cooperated with the midwife’s guidance and kept adjusting her breathing. She exerted so much strength that her nails turned white.
“Great Empress, exert force, exert force!”
“Ahhh—”
Hearing the commotion in the delivery room, everyone’s hearts tightened.
“God bless, God bless, the Great Empress must be safe and sound!”
Du Xiangping carried the basin into the delivery room. Everyone’s attention was on Bai Wutong. She carefully wiped her wrist and accidentally put her fingertip into the basin. She quickly walked over and quickly wrung a hot towel.
The moment Qingfeng was about to take the towel, the travel-worn Chu Tianbao returned with Xiaobai. Before it reached the front yard, it smelled danger in the air and rushed towards the delivery room.
Chu Tianbao knew Xiaobai very well. He was shocked and used his qinggong with all his might. Under everyone’s surprised gazes, he rushed into the delivery room.
In an instant, Du Xiangping, who was holding a towel, was pushed to the ground by Xiaobai and bitten crazily.
Du Xiangping shouted for help. When the midwife met Chu Tianbao’s murderous gaze, her legs went weak from fear.
While Bai Wutong was in pain, she saw Chu Tianbao appear.
She almost thought that it was an illusion. Chu Tianbao had already replaced Qingfeng and was holding her hand tightly.
His gaze as if he was looking at a treasure made Bai Wutong suddenly wake up. She was not dreaming.
Chu Tianbao was really back!
Looking at his unshaven face, Bai Wutong’s heart ached. Her eyes suddenly turned red. “Tianbao
Who didn’t want to be accompanied by the person they loved the most when they were at their most vulnerable?
Chu Tianbao held her hand tightly and placed it on his heart. His calm and powerful voice comforted her, “I’m here..”
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