Too high to reach

Chapter 385 A word is settled
Mo Rushan went to great lengths to select officials for Mo Da.

Bouncing up and down...

With the prince away, Mo Yi couldn't easily go out with anyone, so she just wanted to give some silver notes and let her uncle handle it.

But Liu Yue suddenly sent a letter saying that the prince had instructed before he left: if Mo Da can pass the imperial examination, then let Grand Secretary Liu make arrangements for him.

Therefore, Grand Secretary Liu has already taken care of the matter.

Upon hearing this, Mo Yi became excited: the prince was so good to her that he even thought of such a thing... But then she thought of the fact that he was still nowhere to be found and that the child in her womb had not heard his voice. Her heart was filled with both bitterness and sweetness, and she couldn't help but sob.

I really miss him...

Upon hearing the news, Mo Rushan was overjoyed. He led the men of the Mo family to burn incense and pay respects to their ancestors, filled with emotion.

Madam Wang was incredibly smug… She held her head high, poised and affected, behaving like a noblewoman. She even secretly inquired: Under what circumstances could a son apply for an imperial title for his mother?

Perhaps Heaven couldn't stand her arrogance, because the Xu family suddenly sent Granny Xu with Dujuan...

The ink pattern has been activated; production is about to begin...

Suddenly, Wang was shocked and fell from her zenith: "How could this be? It was supposed to be almost a month! How could it be so many days earlier? Oh my god, this is terrible..." Her legs went weak and she could no longer stand.

Grabbing the cuckoo who had brought the news, she asked, "How could this happen? Did something happen?"

Dujuan said, trembling, "Madam, nothing's wrong. Grandma just went to the outhouse, and when she came back, her stomach started hurting! Then her water broke!"

"What, what should we do?" Wang was panicked.

Madam Zhou asked Granny Xu, "Granny, what did the doctor say? Is everything prepared?"

Xu Mama was very frank: "We were prepared beforehand, but the onset was sudden, so we were a little nervous. The midwife has been called, and the imperial physician and female physician will be here soon. Madam is taking care of her personally... Madam said that since my in-laws have more experience, Third Madam can feel more at ease with you here."

Wang suppressed her panic and quickly stood up. "Quickly, quickly, take what we've prepared. And... have Wang Qing go to the south of the city and call Granny Jiang! She delivered all my babies. Although she's a bit old, she's been a midwife her whole life and has plenty of experience. Let's go now! Zhou, have someone tell your father."

Before leaving, Madam Wang whispered to Qiu Hong, "Go to the Qi Prince's residence and tell Mo Yi."

The group hurriedly arrived at the Xu family's residence.

The doctor had previously mentioned the possibility of premature birth, so Mowen was somewhat prepared...

However, it's impossible for someone not to be afraid at this time, especially since Xu Ke is not only not at home, but there's also no word from him...

Mo Wen suppressed her discomfort, a wave of pessimism washing over her: This time, it seemed she would be saying goodbye to him forever...

The word and the image kept flashing through my mind: two lives lost.

Thinking about it like that immediately makes me feel unwell!
The imperial physician and the female physician arrived, and the two of them surrounded her, comforting her and administering medicine. Her condition gradually stabilized.

When Wang arrived, Mo Wen had just recovered.

Upon seeing her mother, she immediately burst into tears...

Wang's tears flowed incessantly as she monotonously coaxed Mo Wen until, after a long while, Mo Wen's emotions finally stabilized.

Every so often, the female doctor and the midwife would check on her condition. After most of the day had passed, the two returned, looking rather unwell. Madam Xu and Madam Wang gathered around them. "How is she?"

The female physician called the imperial physician over as well, saying, "Look, the incision isn't wide enough."

The midwife nodded, "I'm afraid that if this continues, the cervix won't dilate enough and too little amniotic fluid will be retained..."

Both Madam Xu and Madam Wang had given birth, so they naturally understood the reasoning behind it.

Wang, being inexperienced, exclaimed, "What should we do?!" Her voice rose again.

Madam Xu quickly pulled her aside, "Keep your voice down, don't let Wenwen hear."

The imperial physician said, "In truth, we should administer some labor-inducing drugs now. However, Third Madam's body is weak and her pregnancy is not going well. If we induce labor like this, I'm afraid she won't be able to withstand it."

At this moment, Jiang, the midwife who delivered Wang's baby, also arrived.

The old woman was thin and frail, but clean and tidy, with a tobacco pouch tucked into her waistband. She exuded the aura of a midwife.

Wang trusted her the most, so she quickly let her in to take a look.

After reading it, the midwife, Jiang, agreed with the others, but she said, "Mrs. Mo, this medicine must be used as soon as possible! It's not good for the mother and child if it's left for too long."

Madam Wang gritted her teeth, exchanged a glance with Madam Xu, and they both nodded: "Use it!"

The imperial physician brought labor-inducing drugs, all of the highest quality.

Madam Wang personally brought the medicine inside, saying, "Wenwen, you need to take your medicine..."

"Mother, is there a problem?" Mo Wen looked like she had been pulled out of the water; her thin face and bulging belly were a bit frightening.

"No, no, eating this is just to help you give birth faster!"

"Mother, please don't lie to your daughter. Is something wrong? Is it that I can't give birth and I'm going to die along with my unborn child?"

"Heavens above, Wenwen..." If it weren't for this moment, Wang would have wanted to die. Mowen stopped her: "Mother, did they say the fetus is alright? What did Granny Jiang say?" Then, she suddenly pulled Wang, "Mother, if they ask whether to save the mother or the baby, just tell them: save the baby..."

"Wenwen! Don't talk nonsense!" Wang said, trembling all over. "It can't have gotten to that point. You should take your medicine right away."

“Okay, I’ll take it…” Mo Wen took the medicine without hesitation. “Mother, you must remember: protect the child… I know that if I can’t have a child this time, I’ll probably never have another one. But without a child… just occupying this position for nothing, being disliked by others… Mother, I’d rather die than have that happen! I’d rather Xu Ke feel guilty towards me for the rest of his life than have him despise me! Do you understand?”

"No...it can't be!" Wang Shi held Mo Wen's hand, heartbroken.

"Mother!" Mo Wen grabbed Wang Shi's hand, staring at her. "What I said: You must remember this. Don't make me... hate you!"

Seeing her daughter's ferocious expression, Wang was completely terrified. Her mouth moved, but she didn't know what to say.

Another wave of pain struck, and Mowen released Wang Shi, groaning loudly... The midwife took over...

Wang came out looking distraught, and Dujuan quickly helped her sit down.

The medicine worked well, and the condition improved considerably, but it wasn't enough...

The Xu family prepared ginseng slices and a soup to replenish blood and qi.

But this endless torment had caused Mo Wen to writhe in pain, screaming incessantly.

The imperial physician and the midwife went in again, and when they came out, they still looked very worried. Finally, they suggested, "Try using acupuncture..."

The imperial physician pointed out the acupuncture points, and the female physician administered the needles. With the help of the two midwives' techniques and instructions, the condition gradually improved...

Previously, because her pregnancy was not going well, Mowen had made a special effort to learn more and knew that she had basically tried all the available methods.

The final step is to use a strong medicine, then cut open and manually push the child out... In that case, you'll really lose your life. Even if you don't die on the spot, you'll never recover.

"Mother..." she suddenly calmed down and shouted. Hearing the shout, Wang rushed inside.

"Did Mother...talk to Mo Yi?" she asked.

Qiu Hong went to the Qi Prince's mansion to deliver the message, and half a day has passed since then, but she still hasn't seen Mo Yi.

Wang had long harbored resentment towards Mo Yi. Seeing Mo Wen ask, her face showed displeasure: "Don't mention that heartless woman! I sent her a letter, and she didn't even come! What kind of time is this to pull such a stunt? There's no one in the world more ruthless than her..."

Mo Wen shook her head. "Go tell my mother-in-law to have someone from the manor go and fetch her. Tell her... tell her... that her sister was wrong!"

After saying that, the self-esteem she had been trying so hard to maintain shattered completely... Tears and snot kept flowing down her face.

Wang felt a sense of unease; this was not a good sign… If things went her way, what if…?

"Mother, quick! Your daughter can't have done anything wrong. Please call her here immediately!"

Wang stumbled out and told Madam Xu. Madam Xu, of course, did not object and quickly sent someone from her household to the Prince Qi's residence.

I don't know how much time passed, but Mo Yi arrived...

Wang glared at her resentfully, while Mo Yi simply nodded to Madam Xu and Wang before going straight into the house.

Looking at the ink patterns on the bed... they look so unfamiliar.

"Mo Yi..." Mo Wen's voice was hoarse, and there was blood around his lips, "Sister..."

In an instant, all the past loves and hates vanished like smoke. Mo Yi felt heartbroken, and tears streamed down her face. "Sister, it's just having a baby, why did you end up in such a mess?"

He walked over, tucked the sweat-dampened hair from Mo Wen's face behind her ears, and took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat.

Mo Wen had just recovered from another bout of pain, and now she was bleeding from below...

"My sister isn't actually that amazing... but she didn't realize it. Mo Yi, I'm so sorry for everything that happened in the past! I'm so sorry..."

Moy nodded: "I accept your apology."

Mo Wen suddenly laughed. "I can't say this apology is sincere; perhaps it's because I had no other choice. I... always felt that I was better than you in everything, that you shouldn't be doing better than me. Jealousy, resentment... I hate you so much. Now that things have come to this, I apologize to you, but I don't expect you to truly forgive me."

“But…” Mo Wen stroked her belly, “If he survives, I’ll shamelessly ask you to take care of him…”

"elder sister……"

“Listen to me! The Xu family is large and troublesome. Both of my mothers-in-law are very kind, but they can’t take care of everyone. Xu Ke… if he comes back alive, his future will surely be bright. He… he has never been interested in me, he will definitely marry someone else, how can I be at ease?”

The Mo family, the mother's temperament, she's not good at raising children... Heh, Mo Qing and I are closest to her, and we both resemble her..."

She took a breath: "If my son and I are both safe, I might even fight you for him. But if I die and my son lives, I'm leaving him in your care. After all... you ended up with a sister like me."

Mo Wen looked at Mo Yi pleadingly.

Mo Yi thought for a moment, then nodded solemnly: "I agree. Although I hate you, I don't wish you dead. So, live on, and then compete with me! If this child is also a son... then we'll raise them separately and see who gives birth to the better one!"

"Hmm... okay." Mo Wen looked at Mo Yi and nodded. "Then... it's a deal!"

A lengthy chapter of three thousand characters, watching the ink ripples flow...