Golden Branch

"C-section? What is that?"

The saint stepped in and just heard what Wang Mian said.

He frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice.

Concubine Jiang and Wang Mian hurriedly stood up.

However, the saint reacted faster. He quickly walked to the front of the couch and reached out to hold Concubine Jiang's arm: "Jiaojiao, no need to be so polite!"

Wang Mian had already knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, I respectfully greet you."

Imperial Concubine Jiang took the Saint's hand in her own and said softly, "Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty!"

The saint and Concubine Jiang supported each other and sat side by side.

After sitting down, the saint raised his head and looked at Wang Mian: "We are not in the court, no need to be polite! Lord Wang, please stand up."

Wang Mian still bowed respectfully and expressed his gratitude before getting up from the ground properly.

"Lord Wang, you mentioned a caesarian section, but is it related to the suturing technique Han Zhang used to treat General Yuchi?"

The saint is indeed a saint, he is wise and intelligent.

Just based on the one noun Wang Mian said, he was able to associate it with other things and guessed an answer that was almost close to the truth.

"Did Han Zhang save General Yuchi?"

Without waiting for Wang Mian to speak, Concubine Jiang asked curiously.

"Well, that was a few years ago. Han Zhang was still a child. She accompanied the Crown Prince to Jiangnan."

"As the two armies faced each other, Yuchi was caught in a fierce battle when a fierce enemy general accidentally slashed his stomach..."

Having said this, the saint paused for a moment.

The stomach was ripped open and the intestines were spilling out. The scene was too bloody.

Not to mention a delicate beauty, even a man who has never been to the battlefield can't bear it.

The saint didn't want to scare his beloved concubine.

He said vaguely, "The accompanying military doctors said Yuchi might not survive. At the critical moment, Han Zhang stepped forward and suggested using special thread to suture the wound."

"Although Hanzhang's words were shocking, Yuchi's condition was truly dangerous. With the idea of ​​'trying everything possible,' the Crown Prince allowed Hanzhang to try."

"Thank goodness, Yuchi was rescued and can now continue to fight for me on the battlefield."

The sage paused as he spoke. He turned his head to look at Concubine Jiang's translucent white skin, which was flawless from head to toe. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "It's just that there is a scar nearly a foot long on Yuchi's body!"

It's crooked and winding, like a centipede.

General Yuchi is a man and a military commander. His scars are not flaws but medals.

However, his Ajahn was a woman, and a flawless beauty at that.

The saint couldn't imagine that on Ajahn's fair and smooth belly, there was also an ugly and long centipede...

The saint did not despise her, after all, she was the woman he had loved for many years.

He loved Concubine Jiang's beauty, but he loved her coldness and intelligence even more.

If the choice is between life and death and disfigurement, a saint who has been through many battles and has many scars on his body will still value life more.

It doesn't matter if you are ugly, you are still alive!

What the saint was worried about was Concubine Jiang. She had been beautiful for half her life, and if she suddenly had a flaw, she wouldn't be able to bear it!

If what Wang Mian said about the caesarean section was really what he guessed, then A Jiang might really have to face this dilemma!

"Your Majesty is wise. Caesarean sections do require suturing..."

Wang Mian bowed and replied respectfully.

She first answered the saint's previous guess, observed the expressions of the saint and Concubine Jiang out of the corner of her eye, and then carefully recounted the details of the caesarean section.

In fact, the information Wang Mian brought was already very detailed.

The pulse records of hundreds of pregnant women, the surgical procedures, as well as postoperative care and recovery conditions are all recorded in the book.

Concubine Jiang took the dozen papers and presented them to the saint first.

The saint took it and read it page by page.

He read ten lines at a glance, quickly but without missing any important information:

First, when a woman has a difficult delivery, a caesarean section can be used to save her life.

Although complications, sequelae, etc. may occur after surgery, the survival rate of the mother and fetus is much higher than that of a difficult delivery.

Moreover, to put it cruelly, a difficult birth basically results in two deaths, while even if a caesarean section cannot save the mother, it can still save the child.

For families who value "continuing the family line", this is a blessing in disguise.

Secondly, Princess Langya and Prince Wang have conducted a large number of experiments, and the surgical procedures, related equipment, postoperative care, etc. are relatively mature.

Concubine Jiang was not the first experimental subject; she followed hundreds of successful cases.

"Jiaojiao, what do you think?"

The saint looked at Concubine Jiang. He could allow Concubine Jiang to use these strange and tricky skills that seemed shocking to the world, but he was afraid that Concubine Jiang herself would not be willing to do so.

Concubine Jiang's beautiful almond-shaped eyes became misty.

She had a cold temperament to begin with, and tears in her eyes immediately brought out that heartbreaking feeling of brokenness.

"Your Majesty, I have your protection, so I will be safe and sound, and will be blessed in times of trouble."

She doesn't want to die.

Even if she had to undergo a caesarean section and be left with an ugly scar on her belly, she wanted to live.

At most, he would be disliked by the saint and no longer favored.

But, she still has a queen, a daughter, and a son and daughter who are about to be born. Even without the emperor's favor, she can live a good life.

Besides, she might not fall out of favor.

Concubine Jiang lowered her eyelids, a tear rolled down, hiding all her thoughts.

She has been married to Yang Chong for ten years and has been trying to win him over for ten years. If she still can't get into his heart beyond his superficial appearance, then she has lived all these years in vain!

Even this scene today was intentional on her part.

Her daughter had already told her about forceps, caesarean section, etc.

But these are somewhat shocking, and if they are exposed too early, they are likely to cause a lot of trouble.

It may even cause the plan to fail!

Concubine Jiang didn't dare to gamble. She wanted to give birth smoothly, she wanted to continue living and enjoy the wealth and glory she deserved!

Choosing the day of the emperor's birthday banquet to hastily summon Wang Mian was all Concubine Jiang's plan.

She wanted the saint to "accidentally" discover it, and also wanted the saint to feel sorry for her and then make a choice for her.

With the saint's permission, Concubine Jiang can be spared from many troubles.

"... Jiaojiao, just rest assured. I will definitely keep you safe and sound."

It's shocking, so be it. Those damn rules are not as important as the life of the woman he loves.

Moreover, it may not be shocking. Suturing has long been implemented in the military.

Now it’s just a matter of further promotion.

After all, the sage is the emperor, and he can always elevate things to the level of national economy and people's livelihood.

Whether it is forceps or caesarean section, both can reduce delivery risks and improve productivity.

As productivity increases, the population naturally increases.

This is a major matter concerning the prosperity of the country.

Promoting forceps and caesarean sections is also a righteous act that benefits the people.

The sage has decided that he will order the Imperial Medical Bureau to vigorously promote forceps and caesarean sections in the capital and surrounding prefectures.

It was not a secret experiment like Langya, but it was openly supported and vigorously promoted in an official capacity.

If necessary, the saint will also reward the "volunteers" who dare to participate.

By building momentum in advance, everything will go smoothly when Concubine Jiang gives birth next month.

"My dear, it's great to have you! I knew that meeting you was the greatest blessing in my life!"

Concubine Jiang snuggled up to the man who could protect her from the wind and rain, and was sincerely grateful.

Wang Mian, who was watching silently and was fed a mouthful of dog food, secretly gave Concubine Jiang a thumbs up in his heart:

She is worthy of being a favorite concubine!

You are so good at coaxing people, so you deserve to be favored forever.

……

After the Emperor's birthday, the marriage of Zheng Shisan and Wang Mian was also put on the agenda.

The Prince Rui's Mansion and the Marquis Changle's Mansion both began to follow the three books and six ceremonies, going through the process step by step.

However, in the capital, there are far more than just these few families celebrating weddings.

It seems like we have entered the wedding season. In the next month, there will be wedding ceremonies on every auspicious day for marriage.

Among them, Princess Anyang married into the Wei family.

"After all, we're 'sisters' I've met a few times. I'm in mourning and can't attend the wedding ceremony, so I'll prepare some extra dowry for this elder sister."

Wang Heng said "regret" but her eyes were already curved with smile.

Tsk, I have to say, observing mourning is a really good excuse.

Wang Heng doesn't like socializing on weekdays, but she has to participate due to rules and social etiquette.

Now, with "observing mourning" as an excuse, Wang Heng feels extremely relaxed and comfortable.

"Yes! I'll help you send it over!"

Wang Mian nodded.

Because of his stunning dance on the Saint's birthday, Wang Mian not only received the Saint's reward, but also made a name for himself in front of all the dignitaries.

Princess Wang Mian was no longer just a subordinate of Princess Langya, but had an independent identity.

She also became a distinguished guest that many noble ladies in the capital competed to invite.

Princess Anyang's Mansion also actively sought to make friends with Wang Mian.

They all hang out in the same circle, so even if there are some disagreements between them, they have to get along on the surface.

Princess Anyang took the initiative to show goodwill, and Wang Mian had to "cooperate".

Visiting the princess's residence and adding to the dowry is also a necessary social activity.

"...Ajiu, Anyang's hasty marriage may not be a happy one."

"Why hasn't the marriage been finalized yet?"

Although she didn't like Anyang very much, as a woman, Wang Mian didn't want any other woman, including Anyang, to be sent to marry.

The peace of two countries should not be shouldered by a woman.

True peace does not come from talking or marrying princesses, but from a strong enough fist.

This imaginary feudal dynasty is similar to the Sui and Tang dynasties.

That saint is most likely the Heavenly Khan with a long list of adjectives.

If the saint had not just ascended the throne and the court was not yet stable, there would be no calls for a marriage alliance.

However, it won’t be long before the Heavenly Khan, the God of War General, will be so powerful that he will conquer the world and unite all the people.

"The Western Expedition Army has already marched to the border town, and they consume a huge amount of food and silver every day! What we need to do is continue to raise food and money for the Saint and the Crown Prince!"

Wang Heng's voice was soft, but her tone was firm.

Only with food and money can we fight a war.

Only by winning the war can we put an end to "marriage alliances".

……

On the sixth day of August, Concubine Jiang was close to her due date, but she had a premature seizure.

There was no accident, no conspiracy. Concubine Jiang was having breakfast when she felt a burst of severe pain...