Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 859 Extra: Main Story (Making a Child)

June of the fourth year of Qisheng.

In Bianjing, the atmosphere at the residence of Prime Minister Wang Bingchen was unusually tense.

Li's mother welcomed Lin Xiangwan and Zhang Yueran into the house at the door.

Lin Xiangwan asked anxiously, "What did the midwife say? When did it start? How is Ayan?"

Mother Li said, "This morning, my husband was in the room with me. All three midwives arrived and sent word that the baby hadn't been born yet. I don't know what the situation is now."

The eldest daughter-in-law's courtyard is currently only occupied by her husband, Madam Lin, Zhang Shi, and Mama Yu, along with the midwife and servants; no one else is allowed to enter.

The young master was afraid of disturbing his wife, so as long as there were enough people, they would wait outside the courtyard.

Lin Xiangwan said, "You don't need to disturb the people in the courtyard about our arrival. We'll just wait for news in the flower hall."

Mother Li responded, silently chanting "Amitabha" countless times in her heart, praying for peace and safety.

She realized that the future of the Wang family depended on the eldest daughter-in-law. As long as the eldest daughter-in-law was well, her husband would not go astray. Even if they encountered danger, the two of them could turn the situation around together.

Madam... if... even the slightest injury, I don't know how anxious my husband would be.

……

Madam Lin and Madam Zhang were talking in the east room. Madam Lin couldn't sit still and kept pacing back and forth.

"How long did it take when I gave birth to Hechun?"

"It seems like it took a whole day and night to give birth, I remember it clearly."

Zhang nodded in agreement: "It was the same when I gave birth to Yi Ge. I started having pain the night before, and I didn't give birth until the afternoon of the second day."

Mrs. Lin nodded: "It's normal for the first pregnancy to be a little slower."

Zhang's palms were sweaty as she comforted Madam Lin, "The best midwife in Bianjing is right here... everything will definitely go smoothly. Besides, didn't the midwife say that Ayan's age is just right..."

Being too young makes it easy to make mistakes. Over the years, He Chun has been taking care of A Yan's health. Before she became pregnant, the imperial physician also said that the cold toxins in A Yan's body had been completely removed, so there was no need to worry.

Madam Lin said with some complaint, "Tell me, why does Hechun insist on staying in there by himself? What does he know? Is reading those books enough? This is ridiculous. I'll have someone call him out so I can go in instead."

Madam Zhang grabbed Madam Lin's arm and said, "Madam, you'll be going in to listen to the midwife anyway... Why not listen to Hechun's arrangements? Hechun has been taking very good care of Ayan these past few years."

Madam Lin sighed, "That's true."

The tense atmosphere seemed to ease a little as the two of them talked.

About an hour later, a loud baby's cry echoed throughout the Wang family compound.

Madam Lin and Madam Zhang were overjoyed and rushed out to see what was happening.

The servants also quickly came out to report the good news.

"Madam, Madam Zhang, the eldest daughter-in-law has given birth to a young master, and both mother and child are safe and sound."

Madam Lin smiled broadly, and without asking anything else, she asked, "How is A-Yan's condition? Quickly, have the imperial physician come and take his pulse."

The maid immediately replied, "The young master has already sent someone to the front courtyard to invite him."

After she finished speaking, she added, "Madam is just a little tired... The young master said that someone will bring the young master out in a little while."

"That's good," Madam Lin said, pulling Zhang Shi aside. "Ayan is the greatest contributor to the Wang family. Don't worry, I've arranged everything. Once Ayan has recovered a bit, I'll have someone bring him some soup."

When the midwife and wet nurse brought the baby to Madam Lin and Madam Zhang, both of them smiled kindly at the exquisitely beautiful little one.

This is the first child of the grandchildren of both families.

Madam Lin said, "She looks like A-Yan."

Zhang thought, however, that it resembled Hechun.

“They look alike, they look alike,” Mother Li said with a smile. “When he grows up, he will surely be a handsome and intelligent young man.”

Madam Lin was delighted with what she saw, and then asked, "Is everything ready in the kitchen? And in A-Yan's room..." "Everything is ready," Mama Li replied quickly. "Even what kind of bedding to change, what kind of screen to use, and what kind of incense to use—the young master has given all the instructions."

“The young master said that he would leave the arrangements to the two ladies,” Mama Li said to Madam Lin and Madam Zhang. “This servant has brought the wet nurse and the nanny.”

As they were talking, the imperial physician entered the room.

Madam Lin said, "Go inside and listen quickly."

Mrs. Li responded.

……

house.

Xie Yuyan felt exhausted. She had been tormented since last night and could finally breathe a sigh of relief. She held on until the imperial physician finished examining her pulse before falling into a deep sleep.

She hadn't slept very well, and there were still some uncomfortable spots on her body, but whenever she moved even slightly, Wang Yan would gently ask her, "Where does it hurt? What do you want?"

After a few times, she would frown, and he would know what to do.

About two hours later, she finally regained some energy and was helped up by Wang Yan to drink some soup.

Seeing her frown, Wang Yan immediately said, "For the next bowl, I'll ask the cook to add more salt, then it won't taste so bad."

It's not actually that bad to drink, it's just... she's been pampered by Wang Yan a lot more than before.

Leaning against Wang Yan's chest, feeling the warmth emanating from him, Xie Yuyan said, "You should go and rest too. There are Yu Mama and the others to take care of things in the house. There are many things you shouldn't get involved in."

Xie Yuyan felt his chest tremble, clearly laughing: "I am your husband, what is there that I cannot do? Besides, I know more than them, those medical books of mine were not read for nothing."

Xie Yuyan was helpless. He would avoid other men, but Wang Yan seemed to trust no one and insisted on doing everything himself.

As the two were talking, Madam Lin and Madam Zhang walked in.

Xie Yuyan looked at the swaddled baby in Zhang's arms, and Zhang carefully handed the child to her.

“Look at our Ze’er,” Madam Lin said with a smile. “He’s eaten his fill and is sleeping well. I wonder what he’s dreaming about, because he keeps laughing.”

Xie Yuyan's gaze fell on the soft, tender baby face, and she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart, a mixture of joy and gratitude. Having lived two lives, this was the first time she had her own child.

This is also a blessing from heaven.

Xie Yuyan reached out and touched Ze Ge'er's little face. As soon as her hand touched him, Ze Ge'er smiled.

"See? I told you so. This child will definitely be a cheerful person in the future. Just in that respect, he is better than his father."

Mrs. Lin had long been tired of her son's stern face, and finally having a smiling grandson made her feel like her heart was melting.

Xie Yuyan held it for a while, then Madam Lin took it from him: "Don't get too tired, or your hands will hurt in the future. I'll have a wet nurse take care of it. If you want to see it, just call the wet nurse over anytime."

Before Xie Yuyan could speak, Wang Yan said, "Mother should take care of things first. Ayan needs to rest well these next two days."

“Alright,” Madam Lin smiled, “I’ll bring them over again tomorrow.”

After Madam Lin and Madam Zhang left, Xie Yuyan looked at Wang Yan and said, "With Zege'er with us, I won't get tired."

"Is that so?" Wang Yan helped Xie Yuyan lie down. "It's only been a short while and he's already drained your attention. If he makes even the slightest movement, you'll have to get up and check on him. Have you forgotten what the imperial physician said?"

"Your health is the most important thing right now. He won't grow up anytime soon, and you'll need to worry about things later."

Xie Yuyan knew Wang Yan's worries. She took his hand and looked at him with tender eyes: "Now you can rest assured, right? I have given birth to Zege'er, and I will always be by your side from now on."

Many times, when she got up in the middle of the night, Wang Yan's arm around her waist would suddenly tighten, as if he was afraid she would disappear.

Now that they share the same blood, their lives are completely different from before.

Wang Yan bent down and gently hugged her, his voice slightly low: "I know, you will always be here."

　Many people need to be told their stories, and there's also the story of what happens afterward. According to the plan, there should be quite a few side stories, which I'll write little by little.

　　(End of this chapter)