Courtyard House: Passing through the Silly Pillar, Activating the Blessed Cave Heaven

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(2) Sesame oil preparation: Soak the medicinal materials in 500 grams of sesame oil for one day, then fry them in an iron pot until they are charred black. After filtering out the dregs, store the oil for later use.

(3) Medicated wine has a strong effect and relieves pain quickly, while medicated oil is milder, easier to carry, and does not irritate the wound.

He Yuzhu carefully put away the prescription and tucked it into the sandalwood box in the kang cabinet.

Just as he lay down to rest, he suddenly heard Zhang Xiaoqiao's painful groans coming from the east wing.

He quickly walked to the door of the east wing and gently knocked: "Sister-in-law, are you feeling unwell?"

"Zhu Zi, I'm afraid I'm about to give birth. Go find your mother-in-law quickly!" Zhang Xiaoqiao's voice trembled.

He Yuzhu dashed towards the main house like an arrow, and before he even reached the eaves, he shouted, "Master and Mistress! Sister-in-law Xiaoqiao is about to give birth!"

Upon hearing the shouts, Liu E and Wu Xiangxiu immediately ran out, with Wu Baotian following behind, also wearing a cotton-padded coat and slippers.

Liu E rushed into the east wing and tightly grasped her daughter-in-law's hand: "How are you feeling now?"

"Mom, my stomach hurts terribly, and I think my water is about to break..." Zhang Xiaoqiao's clothes were already soaked with sweat.

Knowing that first births are usually quite dangerous, Liu E immediately shouted outside, "Zhu Zi, quickly go borrow a cart to take your sister-in-law to the hospital! Husband, quickly bring some money!"

He Yuzhu ran quickly to the neighboring courtyard to borrow a cart. He had barely parked it when he returned to the courtyard: "Master's wife, the cart is ready!"

"You're strong, quickly lift your sister-in-law up, blanket and all," Liu E instructed. "Xiangxiu, you stay home and take care of your sister."

He Yuzhu reached under the covers and used his strength to lift Zhang Xiaoqiao up.

Liu E stood by, protecting the corner of the blanket, and the two of them helped settle the woman in labor onto the cart.

When Wu Baotian arrived with the money, He Yuzhu had already harnessed the carriage: "Master's wife, quickly get in the carriage and help your sister-in-law!"

He Yuzhu helped his teacher's wife, Liu E, onto a handcart, and then quickly ran towards Xiehe Hospital, with Wu Baotian following closely behind.

Upon arriving at Xiehe Hospital, the nurses saw that Zhang Xiaoqiao was about to give birth and quickly asked He Yuzhu to help lift her onto the hospital bed, which was then pushed into the operating room.

Wu Baotian went to complete the hospitalization procedures, while He Yuzhu accompanied Liu E to wait outside the operating room.

Not long after, Wu Baotian returned after completing the formalities.

"Zhu Zi, your master's wife and I can keep an eye on things here. You should go find your senior brother Wu Youren. He's at Zhao Da Kui's house in Shijia Hutong."

"Also, return the cart to your neighbor. This 10,000 yuan is a thank-you gift for them. Don't forget to thank them for me."

Wu Baotian took out a wad of cash from his pocket, counted out 10,000 yuan, and handed it to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu put away the money, nodded, and said, "Master, Mistress, I'll go take care of my business now."

He pulled the cart away from the hospital, first returning to Meizhu Hutong to return the cart to his neighbor and presenting a thank-you gift, before heading straight to Shijia Hutong to find someone.

He Yuzhu walked quickly to Shijia Hutong and asked three people before finally finding Zhao Daikui's house.

He stood at the courtyard gate and shouted, "Is Brother Ren here? It's me, He Yuzhu. There's an emergency at home!"

Upon hearing the shouts, Wu Youren immediately rushed out: "Zhu Zi, what happened?"

"Senior brother, your wife is about to give birth and has already been taken to Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Master and his wife are waiting at the hospital!"