The Transmigrated Life of a Salty Fish Family

Chapter 882 Accompanying childbirth
"Ah—has Lady Yan arrived? Where is Xiao Er?!" The Crown Princess's forehead was covered in sweat, and her body trembled with pain.

"Your Highness, I have already sent someone to invite them. They will arrive very soon. Please, please have another sip of chicken soup."

After Qiu Xiang finished examining the Crown Princess's genitals, she removed the covering.

"Don't speak, save your strength."

The two midwives nearby exchanged a glance and saw the anxiety in each other's eyes.

The Crown Princess showed signs of labor, but her birth canal was slow to open, and there was insufficient amniotic fluid. The baby was moving more and more frequently, and what was frightening was that they had touched the most dreaded part of childbirth: the baby in her womb was likely wrapped in the umbilical cord.

"Do you know how to correct fetal position?" Qiu Xiang asked directly.

Seeing that the two best midwives in Yongning City remained silent, and even the other midwives qualified to enter the delivery room dared not utter a sound, Qiu Xiang withdrew her gaze from them and focused her attention on the Crown Princess, who looked alarmed at this moment because she had guessed something from her question.

"I know the technique of orthopedic positioning of the fetus; I need your cooperation."

Qiu Xiang's tone was as calm and steady as ever, giving people a sense of reassurance at this moment.

Because of the previous life-saving grace, the Crown Princess already trusted her.

In addition, we've spent time together recently.

The Crown Princess gradually learns more about Qiu Xiang.

This is a girl who is unsociable, taciturn, and not good at socializing.

But what stands out even more is that she seems to have devoted all her energy to perfecting her medical skills, which are exceptionally superb.

Occasionally, the Crown Princess would even have the illusion that Qiu Xiang could see through her belly to reveal the fetus in her womb.

Every change in the little guy could be detected by Qiu Xiang's keen observation.

Moreover, Qiu Xiang is simple-minded and speaks her mind. The princess can understand every word of her medical advice, unlike other doctors who speak in a cryptic manner or avoid the important points, always making people uneasy.

So when Qiu Xiang said she could, the Crown Princess was visibly less afraid.

"Young lady, may I speak to you in private?" the older midwife, Chen, asked in a low voice.

Qiu Xiang placed her hand on the Crown Princess's heaving belly, touching and pressing here and there.

He looked over upon hearing this, then nodded.

The Crown Princess was immediately taken over by another midwife. After taking a deep breath and calming herself down, the midwife tried to teach the Crown Princess to breathe regularly in a soothing voice.

“Young lady, you must have figured it out too. The baby in the Crown Princess’s womb is wrapped around its neck multiple times.” Midwife Chen’s forehead was covered in sweat. “We both know that this situation is extremely dangerous. If there is the slightest mistake, it could mean the death of both mother and child.”

This is not an exaggeration by Chen the midwife.

The Crown Princess was originally from the south, and was petite. She went into labor prematurely, her birth canal was not dilated enough, and there was not enough amniotic fluid. Now the baby was also entangled around its neck...

Danger after danger!

The King and the Crown Prince were not at home.

Although the people around the Crown Princess are close and can make some decisions, they are ultimately servants and cannot make decisions for their masters when things are truly in danger.

For a woman giving birth, when she has to make a decision, it is a life-or-death moment, and there is no room for hesitation.

"Why don't we invite the young master of the manor? Although he is young, he is the one who can make the decisions in this manor."

"The young master is still too young to be exposed to bloodshed, so please rest assured, Granny Yan will be here soon, very soon!" The nanny who served the young master's wife had been keeping a close eye on the two of them and, upon hearing this, decisively rejected the suggestion of inviting the young master over.

The Crown Princess was kind-hearted and never blamed the young master for the Queen's mistakes, but those who served him always harbored a grudge.

Qiu Xiang suddenly looked towards the door.

"Your Highness! Your Highness! The waiter is here! My mother is here too! Can you hear me?"

The crisp, clear voices of children mingled with the sounds of running through the air as dirt and stones were kicked away.

From far to near.

So clear.

It even drowned out the Crown Princess's cries of pain.

No, it was the moment the Crown Princess heard the waiter's voice that her cries of pain subsided.

"Waiter, waiter!" The Crown Princess's tears flowed freely. Tears and sweat mingled together, indistinguishable from one another.

She was in such a sorry state at that moment.

"Waiter! Help me! Help Xiaobao!"

This nickname only came about after they learned that Xiao Er's parents secretly called her Da Bao.

The Crown Princess secretly wanted to borrow some of the waiter's good fortune.

I hope my baby grows up to be as healthy and strong as my older child.

Yan Yu had already run to the door, and her voice came in even clearer.

She shouted loudly, "Princess Consort, don't be afraid! The waiter is here! I'm dirty, so I'll clean myself up and change into clean clothes before going in. Princess Consort, wait for me. I must see Xiao Bao born safely."

Hearing the waiter's words, the princess consort seemed to be encouraged and immediately perked up.

She endured the pain and secretly strained, trying to give birth to the child.

The midwife quickly advised, "Don't rush, don't rush. It's not time for you to push yet. Just breathe in with the baby, yes, exhale—"

The Prince's Palace is really too big; the distance from the main gate to the Crown Princess's courtyard is quite far.

Yan Yu untied the cart frame and let Li Xuemei ride the ox, while she herself rode on foot.

Li Xuemei didn't care about anything else. She carried the basket and climbed onto Sanbao's back. She tied the basket to the back, determined the route, and it took some time. Even so, Sanbao's speed was still not enough to outrun Yan Yu, which showed how anxious she was.

The mother and daughter arrived at approximately the same time.

Li Xuemei unloaded the basket and asked someone to take care of the baby inside. She simply said that everything the baby needed was in the basket, and then, like Yan Yu, she washed and changed the baby's clothes.

I had already promised the Crown Princess that I would be there for her during childbirth.

Li Xuemei was experienced and well-prepared.

The new clothes that the mother and daughter wanted to change into were sent to the Prince's wife's courtyard early in the morning.

The courtyard was surrounded by layers upon layers of servants.

Besides the maids brought by the Crown Princess, there were also the respected stewards and midwives from various departments within the Prince's residence, the midwives whose reputations were slightly less than that of those who had no chance to enter the delivery room, and the most famous doctors in Yongning City. Even those who were not skilled in gynecology and pediatrics were all invited into the Prince's residence and waited in the courtyard.

Seeing this, Li Xuemei said to her daughter, "Waiter, you go in first, I'll be right back."

If the delivery room is the real battlefield, then this courtyard is the outer perimeter of that battlefield.

It may not affect the overall situation, but it is still closely related.

"Apart from those serving the Crown Princess in this courtyard, everyone else, go about your business."

"Prepare two side rooms for the doctors to rest temporarily. Only two doctors specializing in gynecology and pediatrics are needed. Please discuss the selection among yourselves."

"Several midwives will go with you, but please be careful. If you need help here, please come immediately."

Li Xuemei stood alone at the door, calm and composed, exuding an imposing aura.

It makes people unable to resist obeying.

"Leave two channels, one for water inlet and one for water outlet, so that neither will interfere with the other."

"The new mother is afraid of the cold, so the fire wall should be kept burning gently to prevent it from getting too hot."

"Where are the clean cloths you prepared? Have they been washed and dried according to the standards? Are there enough of them?"

"Where is the catgut suture I asked you to prepare? Let me see it."

Li Xuemei's thinking is exceptionally clear.

With Qiu Xiang around, she felt very secure.

Judging from what her daughter said, it seems she won't be able to give birth naturally and will need a cesarean section.

Uh, I'm a little embarrassed to say, but yesterday I couldn't resist the temptation and my friend invited me for a late-night snack.

Well, my mouth and belly couldn't resist, sorry, they were just too greedy, I despise them!