Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

As they waited, Jia Zhen gradually grew impatient. Suddenly, someone arrived, announcing that dinner was ready. Jia Zhen seized the opportunity and stayed to eat with You Erjie. He quickly adjusted his facial expression, feigning a caring and thoughtful expression, like a loving husband caring for his pregnant wife.

Jia Zhen walked to the bedside and gently called out, "Second sister, it's time to get up and eat." Second Sister You, who was still asleep, slowly opened her eyes upon hearing someone calling her. She looked drowsily at Jia Zhen, whose face was filled with tenderness, and seemed a little bewildered. After a moment, she finally came to her senses, lazily responded, and prepared to get up.

Seeing this, Jia Zhen hurried forward to support her and asked with concern, "Second sister, how are you feeling? Are you feeling unwell?" You Erjie smiled and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, brother Zhen. I'm just a little sleepy." Jia Zhen quickly ordered the servants to place the food on the table and personally served You Erjie some food. The two of them looked so loving and affectionate that everyone envied them. However, only Jia Zhen knew the immense torment he was feeling at the moment.

As they were enjoying their meal, You Erjie suddenly clutched her stomach and cried out in excruciating pain. Her face turned pale, beads of sweat streamed down her cheeks, and her body began to tremble slightly. This sudden state of affairs left You Lao Niang and the third sister panicked. Their eyes widened in terror, their faces filled with fear, completely unsure of how to react.

When Jia Zhen heard You Erjie's cries of pain, his heart, which had been hanging in the air, was instantly relieved. He pretended to be anxious and said he would go to ask the imperial physician, while closely observing You Erjie's condition.

But in a moment, the housekeeper came in breathlessly, leading a doctor carrying a medicine box on his back. As soon as the doctor entered the room, he walked quickly towards You Erjie, first carefully examined You Erjie's complexion, then stretched out his fingers to her wrist, closed his eyes and concentrated on taking her pulse. After a while, the doctor released his hand, stood up, and reported to everyone: "The fetus in this lady's belly is in a bad condition. I can only prescribe a prescription to temporarily keep the fetus in the mother's womb. If you want to save the fetus's life, I am afraid we must quickly invite the imperial physician who is proficient in obstetrics and gynecology in the palace. Perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope." After speaking, he walked to the desk, picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, and quickly wrote a prescription.

The housekeeper took the prescription and quickly sent someone to get the medicine. At this moment, Old Lady You and Third Sister were already sobbing. They both held Second Sister You's hands tightly, comforting her constantly. Jia Zhen stood aside, his mouth slightly raised, a barely perceptible smile on his face. Soon, the abortion-preserving medicine was ready. After Second Sister You drank it, her abdominal pain eased a little, but she was still very weak. At this time, the doctor made a gesture to Jia Zhen. Jia Zhen understood, knowing that the baby in Second Sister You's belly would definitely not be saved. He was secretly happy, but he remained calm on the surface.

After Jia Zhen sent the doctor away, he pretended to be sad and comforted Youshi's mother and daughter: "Mother, second sister, don't worry. I have already sent someone to take my letter to find the imperial physician. Don't worry, the child will be fine." Secretly, he quietly instructed the housekeeper to act according to the previous plan.

That night, You Erjie suffered another attack of unbearable abdominal pain, writhing on her bed. She cried out in agony, her voice pitiful and agonizing. Old Lady You and Third Sister stood by her bedside, anxious and weeping. Meanwhile, Jia Zhen stood outside the door, watching the whole thing unfold with a subtle sneer on his face.

Finally, amid You Erjie's heart-wrenching cries, the imperial physician finally arrived. He walked hurriedly into the room with a solemn expression. Upon seeing You Erjie lying in bed in agony, he couldn't help but sigh deeply and shook his head helplessly, saying, "It's too late, too late! Even if Hua Tuo were still alive, he wouldn't be able to save her. The most urgent thing now is to abort the fetus as soon as possible, otherwise your life will be in danger!" Hearing the imperial physician's words, Old Lady You and Third Sister burst into tears, crying even more heartbrokenly. They held You Erjie's hands tightly, as if this could give her some strength and warmth.

You Erjie lay weakly on the hospital bed, her face as pale as a piece of white paper, without a trace of blood. Her originally beautiful eyes were now filled with endless despair and sorrow. She endured the severe pain from her abdomen and spoke with difficulty in a trembling voice: "Mother, Third Sister... I'm sorry... It's my unfilial daughter who failed to keep the child..." As she spoke, crystal tears slid down her cheeks uncontrollably and dripped onto the white pillowcase. Old Mother You gently stroked You Erjie's haggard face with great distress, and choked up and said: "Second Sister, please don't say that, how could we blame you? As long as you are safe, it is more important than anything else."

At this critical moment, You Erjie suddenly felt a warm sensation in her lower body. She looked down and saw a stream of bright red blood gushing out from between her legs. She turned pale with fear, her vision went dark, and she lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.

This sudden change threw the entire room into chaos. Everyone was terrified and at a loss. Jia Zhen acted extremely anxious and shouted You Erjie's name loudly, hoping to wake her up. But at this moment, it seemed too late.

Soon, more and more blood and fluid began to flow from You Erjie's body. Finally, she struggled to deliver a still-unformed male fetus. She herself was in critical condition due to the massive blood loss. Seeing this, Jia Zhen feigned a few tears, feigning grief. You Lao Niang and the third sister burst into tears, their hearts breaking, nearly fainting from sobbing.