The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

At this critical moment, Chen Xi rushed forward without hesitation, picked up the child at an astonishing speed, and nimbly dodged to the side of the road.

After landing safely, she quickly pulled out a silver needle from her sleeve and accurately shot it at the out-of-control horse, eventually causing it to slowly stop.

After confirming that the child was safe, Chen Xi breathed a sigh of relief, even though his arm had a slight scratch from the collision just now.

The child's mother rushed over, hugged the child tightly, her eyes full of gratitude, "Thank you, thank you so much."

She thanked him repeatedly, her voice trembling.

Chen Xi smiled and shook his head, saying that it was just a piece of cake and there was no need to worry about it.

The woman also wanted to rush over to protect the child, but she failed to arrive in time because of a mistake.

To express her gratitude, she left a heavy bag of silver, then hurried away, leaving behind a grateful back.

The carriage slowly stopped, and the driver quickly lifted the curtain to check the situation inside the carriage.

"Please wait a moment, ma'am. We will be there soon."

As soon as he finished speaking and was about to drive forward again, Chen Xi vaguely heard a faint groan coming from inside the car, and noticed the blood slowly seeping out from under the car, and he immediately became alert.

"Excuse me, what happened in the car?" Chen Xi asked with concern.

The driver recognized the heroic woman who saved the life and explained briefly: "My wife is about to give birth and I am looking for a doctor. Please make way for me."

Seeing this, Chen Xi knew that the situation was urgent. "I am a doctor. Take me to the nearest clinic. I will get in the car and treat your wife right away."

After saying that, she stepped into the carriage swiftly and neatly.

The driver gritted his teeth, increased the horsepower, and the carriage sped straight to the nearby clinic.

The moment he stepped into the carriage, Chen Xi's eyes fell on a woman with a beautiful face and outstanding temperament. She had her eyes closed tightly, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. It was obvious that she was in great pain.

Chen Xi prayed silently in her heart, hoping that she could help this woman who was about to become a mother to overcome the difficulties smoothly.

Her shiny black hair was carefully coiled into an elegant bun, with a gold hairpin inlaid with round pearls cleverly inserted into the bun, sparkling with a faint luster, which complemented her gentle temperament.

Her eyes are deep, clear with a hint of toughness that is hardly noticeable, her eyebrows are long and slender and curved, her face is full of vitality, and her small red lips are not decorated in any way, but they naturally exude a charming color.

Chen Xi looked at this standard classical beauty and was almost attracted by her grace and forgot where he was.

But soon, he came to his senses and realized the important mission of this trip.

The yellow hem of the woman's skirt had been stained red by the blood that had gradually seeped in. Her breathing became more and more rapid, and each breath seemed extremely difficult.

"Follow me, breathe in slowly, then breathe out slowly, try to relax, don't be anxious..." Chen Xi's voice was gentle, trying to help the woman calm down through guidance.

After arriving at the clinic and receiving initial care, the woman's condition improved slightly.

Chen Xi keenly noticed that the woman's abdomen was abnormally bulging, larger than that of an ordinary pregnant woman, and he had a vague guess in his mind.

After a careful pulse examination, his guess was confirmed - they were indeed twins.

Seeing this, the coachman quickly called for the assistants in the clinic to come for help. Together, they carefully carried the pale-faced woman into the inner room. The doctor also hurried over after hearing the news and began to diagnose her with a serious face.

"The situation is not good. With twins and a difficult birth, it will be extremely difficult to keep both mother and child safe. We must make a choice: save the adults or the children." The doctor stroked his gray beard and said to the driver in a heavy tone.

The driver's face suddenly changed when he heard this. "Doctor, is there any way to have the best of both worlds? Our wife is very important to our family."

The doctor shook his head. "Time is running out. We can only try our best to save one child. If we delay any further, I'm afraid the adult will die from dystocia, and the child may suffocate from lack of oxygen. Please make a decision as soon as possible."

The doctor closed his eyes, with a trace of helplessness between his brows.

The coachman was speechless when faced with the doctor's questions. He was just a servant and had no right to make such an important decision for his master.

"Master Bao, if you lose a child, you can have another one, but if something happens to your wife, that would be a real loss." The driver finally stood firm.

Chen Xi observed silently from the side, secretly admiring the driver's loyalty and determination.

"Everyone please go out first. I have a method that may be able to achieve the best of both worlds, but it requires a quiet and closed environment."

The doctor heard this and looked puzzled. "You? You don't look very old. Do you have any experience in delivering babies?"

Chen Xi did look young, and the doctor's doubts were reasonable, but he did not back down.

"Since I have made the suggestion, I am fully confident. Your Madam's condition is urgent. Please consider whether to let me try."

On the one hand, Chen Xi has always been cautious in his actions. Although he has mastered the art of midwifery, he will not act rashly. On the other hand, although the woman in front of him is dressed simply, she has an extraordinary temperament. He does not want to bring her unnecessary trouble by rashly assisting in the birth.

After hearing this, the driver knelt down without hesitation and said, "If you really have this ability, then I'm begging you, my lady, please save my wife."

"I will do my best to ensure the safety of mother and child. You get up. Remember, no one is allowed to disturb me."

Chen Xi warned seriously, "Also, go and inform your master immediately. How can the lady give birth without her family by her side?"

After finishing his instructions, Chen Xi turned and walked into the woman's room, gently closing the door and locking it tightly.

The driver did as he was told and soon brought back the news that his master was about to arrive, while he waited outside the door.

The doctor also stayed outside the door, partly because he wanted to witness Chen Xi's ability with his own eyes, and partly because he was ready to intervene at any time just in case, to ensure that both adults and children could receive timely assistance.

The atmosphere in the room was tense and solemn.

"Don't worry about me, please save my children, they must be safe." The mother's voice was full of selfless love and was very touching.

Chen Xi gently comforted her, "Don't worry, you and the baby will be fine. Natural childbirth is indeed difficult, so I plan to perform a caesarean section on you to ensure that the children can be born safely."

When the woman heard that her abdomen was going to be cut open, she couldn't help feeling nervous, but when she thought that it was for the safety of her child, she soon felt relieved and bravely accepted the decision.

"If anything happens to me, it doesn't matter, as long as I can keep the baby—"

Before she finished her words, the anesthetic Chen Xi had used took effect quickly, and the woman fell into a deep sleep.

Chen Xi's mind moved slightly, and she saw the necessary medical tools such as scalpels, sterilized gloves, masks, etc. appeared in her hands one by one. She immediately began the delicate and professional caesarean section operation.