Too high to reach

Chapter 386 He was taken away.
Finally, with the doctor's strongest intervention, Mo Wen gave birth to a baby boy weighing about five pounds.

When Madam Xu and Madam Xu heard that Mo Wen was willing to risk her life to protect the child, they were so moved that tears welled up in their eyes.

Before the tears and smiles had dried on everyone's faces, Mo Wen, due to excessive blood loss, closed his eyes forever amidst disappointment, worry, regret, and resentment.

Upon hearing the news, Wang screamed and rushed into the delivery room. As soon as she entered and saw the sheet on the black tattoo, she collapsed forward and fainted…

This frightened everyone, and they quickly called for a doctor to come and check on them. After examining them for a while, the doctor diagnosed it as a fainting spell caused by intense anger.

With everyone's help, they lifted her up and carried her to Mo Wen's bedroom.

The entire courtyard was filled with the sound of weeping.

Mo Wen was usually humble and low-key, respectful to her second mother-in-law, and never quarreled with her sisters-in-law. She was also kind to the servants, so everyone's grief was genuine.

Mo Yi sat there, looking at the people in the courtyard, and then at the two Madam Xus. Although she knew that this matter had nothing to do with them, and was only Xu Ke's own doing, she still couldn't help but blame her.

My hands are trembling, and I don't know how to react.

But then I suddenly remembered that tiny bundle in my arms just moments ago, so thin it was terrifying, its kitten-like cries coming and going, I was afraid it would stop breathing at any moment.

At this time, you can't just focus on being sad and angry.

She turned to Hongyan and instructed, "You two split up and go ask around in our household, or in any families we know, if there are any women who have just given birth, clean and fit, who don't necessarily have to have been wet nurses before. Don't be afraid to spend a lot of money, but you must be quick!"

The beautiful woman accepted the order and left...

Madam Xu helped Old Madam Xu over, and Old Madam Xu said, "Your Majesty, it is the Xu family that has failed to take good care of Wenwen. We are so sorry." She bowed deeply.

Madam Xu was also filled with remorse: "Your Majesty, the Xu family has not taken good care of Wenwen. Xu Ke, I'm so sorry for Wenwen..."

What's the point of saying all this now?

Mo Yi was silent for a moment before saying, "Let's not talk about this now. What do we do next?"

Madam Xu pointed to the middle-aged woman who had just been holding the baby, "Wenwen's delivery was sudden, and the wet nurse we originally arranged couldn't make it. This is the wife of the head of the household; she gave birth two months ago and has plenty of milk. She has given birth before, is reliable, and has a gentle temperament, so we'll let her take care of the baby for now. We'll select a few more soon, and we'll replace them if there are better ones."

“Okay.” Mo Yi agreed, wanting to wait for news from Granny Zhao.

“Well… Your Highness, I must go and make the arrangements now,” said Madam Xu.

Mo Yi nodded, "Madam, please go ahead with your work. I'll arrange for my mother to go home."

Madam Xu left a steward for Mo Yi to use and began to deal with Mo Wen's funeral arrangements. Her thoughts were in disarray, and even such a shrewd person did not know where to start.

Wang's jaw was clenched; she was still unconscious, her body soaked in cold sweat.

The Xu family brought over a soft-skinned woman and placed her on it.

Mo Da and Mo Fan had been outside, accompanied by a distant relative of the Xu family.

Now that both of them had come over, Mo Da and Zhou Shi accompanied Wang Shi home. Mo Fan stayed behind to keep Mo Yi company.

The two looked at each other in silence, their eyes filled with pain...

"I'll go in and take a look..." Mo Yi said softly, and went into the house. The wet nurse was holding the baby...

"How is it?" Mo Yi asked softly.

"Your Highness... I tried feeding him just now, but the young master wouldn't open his mouth... I'll try again in a little while."

"Shouldn't we start taking it now that we're pregnant?" Mo Yi should also learn about this now that she's pregnant.

"The earlier the better..." The wet nurse looked at the baby in her arms, so small and weak, and felt a little scared.

Mo Ruhai waited anxiously at home, having already sent people to the Xu family several times, but still received no news.

Upon hearing that the carriage had returned, the entire Mo family rushed out to greet it. A maid helped Zhou Shi alight from the carriage; Zhou Shi's eyes were red. She first bowed to the people who came to greet her, then turned and, together with the maid, helped Mo Da lift Wang Shi down.

Mo Ruhai was shocked: "Da Ge'er, what's wrong?"

Mo Da didn't say anything. Wang Shi got off the ground and was immediately carried into the house by the family's maid.

"What exactly happened?" Mo Ruhai went up and grabbed Mo Da to ask.

"Father, Wenwen...she's gone." Mo Da's tears also streamed down his face.

"What did you say?" Mo Ruhai swayed, and Mo Bao quickly supported him.

Mo Rushan frowned. "Come inside!" Everyone felt the oppressive and tense atmosphere and silently went inside.

"How could this be?" Mo Ruhai's legs went weak, and he sat down.

"She bled too much after the difficult labor. She was too weak before... Uncle, Dad, Wenwen gave birth to a son, but he's very small. Mother couldn't take it and fainted. The doctor said it was too rushed... He prescribed a medicine. We've already sent someone to get it."

At this, everyone in the room burst into tears, even Mo Rushan's eyes welled up with tears.

Moda then briefly recounted the process, adding, "Yi Yi is still there."

At the Xu family's residence, Mo Yi finally received her beloved, with Granny Zhao also arriving. Behind them followed a woman, bundled up tightly and being supported by someone…

“Your Highness,” said Granny Zhao, “she used to be a maidservant of the Old Madam Zhao. She gave birth to her third child the day before yesterday. She’s doing very well.”

The woman bowed to Mo Yi, saying, "Your Majesty."

Mo Yi sensed something was amiss. "If you come, what will happen to your own child?"

The woman said softly, "Sisters-in-law should look after each other. I am very healthy... and I am willing to take care of the young master."

"Your Highness, please rest assured..." Granny Zhao said, "She has plenty of milk. If the young master can't finish it, you can bring your daughter over."

"Then so be it. Come in..."

They brought the wet nurse into the house, where she was holding the baby boy, preparing to breastfeed him.

The baby cried softly, but Mo Yi thought of the loud wails her sister-in-law had when she gave birth to her nephew, which were so loud they gave her a headache...

The wet nurse explained, "I fed her a few times earlier, but she just started crying again. She must be hungry..."

"Thank you for your help. Our wet nurse just gave birth yesterday. I've heard that breast milk from a newborn is more nutritious. Please let her come."

The wet nurse of the Xu family was worried. If she didn't take good care of such a little thing, it would be a real problem.

Upon hearing that a new wet nurse had arrived, she gently placed the child on the bed and got up to make room for her.

The wet nurse of the Zhao family took off her outer clothes, revealing herself to be a woman in her mid-twenties, fair-skinned, plump, with gentle eyes and a reassuring presence.

She picked up the child, her movements practiced and efficient.

Seeing this, Granny Zhao felt bad too. "Your Highness, I know you're upset, but you're pregnant and can't keep going like this."

Mo Yi was so tired that she didn't even want to talk.

"Granny, my sister entrusted the child to me before she died. I want to take him with me..."

Granny Zhao thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, why don't we send them back to the Mo family first? There are many people there, and many of them have given birth. With a wet nurse accompanying them, it would be even more suitable..."

“But…” Mo Yi hesitated.

“You lack experience, and being pregnant also makes you less energetic. The prince is not here, and there are many miscellaneous matters to attend to. The young master is certainly not as comfortable in the Prince’s mansion as he is in the Mo family.”

Seeing that Mo Yi was still hesitating, Granny Zhao said again, "I entrusted him to you because I was worried that he would be mistreated in the Xu family, and I was also worried that Madam Mo would raise him incorrectly. Why don't you wait until you give birth to him and then bring him over? At that time, he will be less than a year old, his body will be stable, and he won't be ready for early education..."

Mo Yi finally nodded and sent someone to invite Madam Xu.

Madam Xu rushed over, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"

“Madam, I want to take my sister’s son with me…” Mo Yi said, pointing to the house.

"This..." Madam Xu was in a dilemma.

"Look at the current situation, I'm afraid you can't take care of her, and the old lady can't take care of her either... The baby is so weak, relying solely on the wet nurse is probably not enough."

"But Your Highness, this..." The Xu family's descendants were taken away by their maternal relatives right after birth. Furthermore, their mother has just passed away. What will people say if they find out?
But Madam Xu thought about it again and said, "Very well. What Your Highness said is true. Once things at home are settled and I feel at ease, I will personally go to fetch him back. I will also send the wet nurse I found over there. The Xu family will take care of everything."

“Madam is understanding… We should not delay any longer and should head back now.”

"it is good."

The baby was wrapped up tightly and held by Granny Zhao.

The maid helped the wet nurse. Dujuan stayed behind to tidy up the clothes and diapers prepared for the baby.

Mo Yi walked out... thinking: Once she leaves, she won't be sent back anytime soon...