Hiding her pregnancy and divorce, she stopped licking and the general panicked

In the blink of an eye, several months passed and Su Yujiao reached her due date. She became more cautious every day, fearing that she would go into labor suddenly.

She asked Mrs. Sun to touch her belly, and Mrs. Sun said it would be within the next two days.

Su Yujiao directly brought Grandma Sun into the house. Zhou was puzzled: "Jiaojiao, why did you bring her here?"

Su Yujiao pulled the person aside and said, "Mom, the peasant woman is about to give birth. It will probably be one or two days."

"This old lady Sun is a midwife. I can ask her to act out a play with me when the time comes."

"Her grandson is counting on me for treatment, she won't go out and say anything."

"It's more reliable to find her than anyone else. I don't want any rumors to spread in the future, saying that I faked the birth of the child and that the child is a bastard."

Zhou thought about it and it made sense. The general's mansion had always been under scrutiny, so even if it was a show, it had to be made realistic.

If any rumors really spread in the future, it would be bad for Jiaojiao and the child.

"Okay, give her a good beating and make her mind her mouth."

"Don't worry, Mom. I've already warned her. She won't say anything nonsense."

Zhou nodded, then asked, "Should I send Mother Zhang to watch over the pregnant woman so that we can make arrangements for the next step?"

"No need. I have already arranged the best midwife for that woman. She will come and tell me after she gives birth."

"Send the child over secretly at night, and I'll have Xiaotao meet him at the back door."

"Then let Granny Sun act out a midwifery scene with us."

"Okay, since you have arranged everything, I won't ask any more questions."

Zhou didn't take it too seriously. After all, it wasn't a real birth. It was just an act, a formality. She didn't have to worry about any dangers during childbirth.

The next morning, Zhou received news from the farm that someone from the neighboring farm was deliberately making trouble, so she rushed to deal with it.

This was arranged by Su Yujiao. She was afraid that Zhou would break in when she was giving birth, so it was better to send her away.

"Xiao Tao, go get the Wei sisters."

"When I give birth, you help me in the house and let them stay outside the door to prevent any emergencies."

"Yes."

The eldest and second sisters-in-law saw Su Yujiao bringing in two unfamiliar maids and asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, are these two your new maids?"

"No, they are martial arts masters from the charity hall, teaching those children martial arts."

"My mother-in-law was away, so I asked them to guard outside the door when I gave birth to prevent people from the second house from coming over to cause trouble."

Both Bai and Li knew that Su Yujiao's belly was fake, and the so-called childbirth was just an act.

They knew that their sister-in-law took this matter very seriously. After all, the child to be adopted was all her hope for the future.

As women themselves, they deeply sympathize with the situation, so they will try their best to cooperate.

"That's good too. It will save the old lady and Xiao Zhu from causing trouble again."

After seeing off her two sisters-in-law, Su Yujiao called Mrs. Sun and asked her to explain in detail whether there were any taboos or precautions when giving birth.

She knew that there were many taboos in ancient times. Although she had never given birth, she knew that men were not allowed to enter the cemetery during childbirth, and neither were children, widows, nor unmarried girls.

I also learned some experience from my two sisters-in-law. They told me that one should not give birth in bed. If the blood stain offends the god of the kang, it will be detrimental to the health and future of the mother and baby.

Rich families would often place a large redwood basin in front of the kang, and the woman giving birth would sit in the basin, hence the term "birth basin".

Poor families did not have such conditions, so they spread straw in front of the kang and the mother lay on the straw to give birth, so this method of delivery was called "falling on the grass", which means the child was born on the grass.

Mrs. Sun also said that doors and windows cannot be closed when giving birth. They believe that doors and windows are like eyes, and if they are closed, the child will easily go blind.

"..."

Su Yujiao thought this was feudal superstition, but she was living in ancient times and could only obey it. It didn't have any impact anyway.

"Any more?"

"After the child is born, the umbilical cord is cut short and tied tightly. After a simple cleaning, the baby is wrapped in a small quilt. After everything is tidied up and a few pieces of yellow paper are burned, the mother and baby can be moved to the kang, and the husband can enter."

"The handling of the afterbirth is particularly important. It must be buried deep in a secluded place at night. It cannot be trampled on by people or eaten by wild dogs, otherwise the baby will not live long."

Su Yujiao paid particular attention to this point. Regardless of whether she was superstitious or not, she would not let her child's placenta be trampled on or eaten by dogs.

"Did you two hear that clearly?"

"Don't worry, Madam. I will take care of it."

Su Yujiao asked again: "Is there anything else I should pay attention to?"

Granny Sun thought for a moment and said, "The next step is to announce the good news. Regardless of whether the lady gave birth during the day or at night, she must go to her parents' home the next morning to announce the good news."

"You can't go in the afternoon, because that's usually when funerals are announced!"

"Announcement of good news is simple. If it's a boy, we bring a rooster; if it's a girl, we bring a hen. The woman's family will know immediately."

After Grandma Sun finished speaking, Su Yujiao asked Xiaotao to take them downstairs.

Xiao Tao was not idle after she went out. Instead, she introduced the situation and relationships in the mansion to the Wei sisters, and told them to pay special attention to the people in the second house and be wary of their mischief.

The Wei sisters couldn't help but become alert. They didn't expect that being the wife of a wealthy family was not easy.

Not only do you have to hide the fact that you have a child, but you also have to be wary of the schemes of relatives and sisters-in-law. Life is really miserable.

It is truly admirable that the lady still has a kind heart in such a chaotic place.

That evening at 8 or 9 p.m., Su Yujiao's water broke, and the first room immediately became busy.

Although Xiaotao is not married, she does not worry too much. How can she not be by the young lady's side when she is in the most dangerous time?

Mrs. Sun said that the young lady was definitely pregnant with twins, and she, an old woman, would definitely not be able to handle it all.

The Wei sisters stood guard outside the door and did not allow anyone to approach.

When Bai and Li heard the shouting inside, they looked at each other. Their sister-in-law pretended quite well, so they must not be afraid of being gossiped about.

Therefore, the two of them could not let down their guard. They had to pretend to be very anxious and at the same time be on guard against people from the second house coming to cause trouble.

Soon, the sound of a baby crying could be heard from the house, and the people outside cheered: "It's born!"

"Wait a little longer, there should be another one."

About a cup of tea later, the sound of a baby crying was heard again in the room, but it was much softer than the loud sound just now.

Xiao Tao's excited voice came from the room: "Miss, it's twins, a boy and a girl!"

"You have a little boy and a little girl."

Su Yujiao sat weakly in the wooden basin looking at the two red and wrinkled children, tears instantly bursting out.

This is her child, she is a mother!

Grandma Sun also advised: "Madam, don't cry now, be careful not to hurt your eyes."