The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

Zhang Ping'an took it without even looking at it, then leaned over and put the book back.

She said softly, "Take your dowry. If you want to leave it to your son or grandson in the future, it's up to you. It's too early to talk about it now."

"You know what I mean. This is just in case," Qian Youyi said helplessly.

Seeing Zhang Ping'an frown, he continued to comfort him, "Besides, there's nothing to be shy about. Every woman goes through the gates of hell when giving birth. My Nanny Rong knows this best. She's my wet nurse. Although she's a little snobbish, she's loyal to me. You can ask her if you have any questions in the future."

"Don't say these unlucky words, relax," Zhang Ping'an frowned slightly and softly interrupted his daughter-in-law.

It would be fine under normal circumstances, but now that the baby is about to be born, these words sound like instructions for funeral arrangements, which can easily give people bad psychological suggestions.

He was really worried, afraid that something might happen.

Qian Youyi smiled with effort. Ever since she entered the late stages of her pregnancy, she had always felt listless. "You seem to be a steady person normally, but how come you're not as good as a female relative like me when it comes to the end? Just take it when I tell you to. Don't push it back and forth. I'm exhausted. I don't have the energy to waste time talking to you right now!"

"How can they be the same? They are not the same thing," Zhang Pingan had a headache.

Qian Youyi stopped talking nonsense, bent down and took out the booklet again, stuffed it into Zhang Pingan's arms, and said coquettishly: "I don't want to listen! I'm pregnant now and I'm the boss. Don't bother me, I want to sleep."

After saying that, he turned sideways, laid the pillow flat, and prepared to lie down to sleep.

I was secretly cheering myself up in my heart, hoping that my body would be able to hold up and get through this!

She absolutely did not want her child to be born with the reputation of being born to bring bad luck to his mother.

If I really can't make it through...

Qian Youyi didn't dare to think about it anymore and reached out to touch her belly.

No, her child's fate won't be so bad, he will definitely survive!

I don’t know if it was because I was too worried, but Qian Youyi didn’t sleep well all night and was always half asleep and half awake.

In the second half of the night, I suddenly dreamed that a big red carp fell into my arms. Just as I was about to reach out to catch it, I woke up.

The dream was so real that Qian Youyi couldn't tell whether it was true or false. He just felt empty inside.

It wasn't until she felt the bedding beneath her was wet and reached out to touch it, it was sticky, that Qian Youyi reacted. She quickly pushed Zhang Pingan and said nervously, "Husband, wake up quickly, my water broke!"

Then she shouted loudly outside, "Mammy, Cuizhi, come in quickly! My water has broken! Tell the servants to call the doctor and the midwife!"

Zhang Pingan woke up as soon as he was pushed. He hadn't slept well at night in the past few days.

After quickly getting up and putting on his clothes, he quickly helped Qian Youyi sit up and lean him against the soft pillow.

She comforted him in a deep voice, "Don't panic, don't be afraid. The doctor and the midwife will be here soon. I'll have the servants call your mother and your eldest cousin's wife to get up. They're experienced and will be able to come in and take care of you in a while. You'll be fine!"

Seeing that Zhang Ping'an had arranged everything in an orderly manner and handled things calmly, Qian Youyi, who was also mentally prepared, was no longer so panicked.

After taking a breath, he endured the pain in his stomach and said with difficulty: "Ask the kitchen to make me a bowl of chicken noodle soup. I don't think I can give birth so soon. I need to eat something first and save some strength."

"Well, don't worry. I happen to have a few century-old ginsengs at home. I'll get them out and keep them ready," said Zhang Ping'an.

Nanny Rong and the maid Cuizhi had been keeping watch outside the door these days and were dozing off at this moment. When Qian Youyi shouted, they woke up immediately and pushed the door open.

The two of them were better at taking care of people than Zhang Ping'an. After instructing other servants to call a doctor and a midwife, they immediately came in and busied themselves with taking care of the guests.

Zhang Ping'an ran out of the door in his slippers and asked someone to invite his mother and eldest cousin's wife over.

Then he went to the study and took out the old mountain ginseng from the secret compartment.

Let’s see if it can be used later.

God knows, although Zhang Pingan looked calm on the surface, he was actually very panicked inside. His hands and feet were heavy and he was even a little out of control.

I twisted my arms forcefully on both sides, which was painful, but it gradually got better.

In just a short while, when I returned to the bedroom, there were already quite a few people inside.

Grandma Zhang, mother Xu, and my eldest cousin's wife were all there, as well as the maids and old women, filling the room.

Mrs. Xu was extremely anxious. While wiping the sweat off her daughter-in-law's face, she asked, "Have the midwife and doctor arrived yet?"

"Madam, I've already invited him and he'll be here soon," replied Aunt Rong.

As soon as he finished speaking, the midwife and doctor hired by the mansion came over.

The midwife was accustomed to such scenes. She washed her hands with hot water and went in. The doctor stayed in the side hall of the yard in case of emergency.

After a while, Chen Ergu also came over.

Seeing so many people in the messy room, and touching Qian Youyi's belly, he couldn't help but say, "There are too many people in the room. It's already hot, and it's even more suffocating with so many people in the room. It's still early for the birth. The midwife is here, and Aunt Rong and I will be able to help. Everyone else, please leave first!"

"That's troublesome," Zhang said politely, and then stood up first.

She got up late at night and her head ached because of all the noise.

Since I can't help, I might as well go out and wait.

Zhang Pingan handed over the ginseng and begged, "Excuse me, Second Aunt. I prepared this ginseng specially. If Youyi runs out of energy later, let her chew a few slices. I heard it's very useful. We are waiting outside. Call us if anything happens!"

Chen Ergu was also straightforward. She took the ginseng and said, "Don't worry. You guys go out quickly. I'll help the woman clean her body so she can feel more comfortable."

Xu was extremely worried, but she was also afraid of causing trouble, so she looked back every few steps as she left.

After a while, the kitchen prepared chicken noodle soup and brought it over.

After the maid Cuizhi brought it in, it took a long time before she came out with an empty bowl.

Xu stretched her neck to take a look, and felt relieved to see that her daughter-in-law had finished eating.

He sat on a chair, closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and muttered to himself.

I worshipped all the gods and Buddhas I knew.

Zhang Laoer sat motionless in his coat, staring into the darkness like a sculpture, twirling the teacup in his hand.

You can see that he is very nervous.

"Yingniang, take the child back and rest first. There are too many people here and you are not needed. Don't stay here doing nothing. The child is still young," Zhang ordered.

The older people get, the softer their hearts become. In the past, when these younger generations gave birth to children, she was very calm.

But I was also worried this time.

I still want to stay and wait and see.

Among the whole family, it is probably only Old Man Zhang who is sleeping most soundly at this time.

Heartless people live the most comfortable lives, Zhang couldn't help but think.

After waiting for a while, it was already the Yin hour, and Qian Youyi's painful groans could be heard intermittently from the delivery room.

Zhang Ping'an knew that as the daughter of a wealthy family, Qian Youyi was concerned about her reputation even when giving birth, so she must have endured it and not cried out.

I felt so heartbroken that my brows were almost knotted with furrows.

After sitting for a long time, I couldn't sit still any longer, so I got up and went to the door, walking back and forth anxiously waiting.