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

Qian Youyi was lying on the bed, his face as pale as paper, his lips bloodless, his whole body drenched in sweat, his hair stuck to his face in clumps, and there was a strong smell of blood around him.

It was obvious that he was physically overdrawn.

After listening to Nanny Rong, Qian Youyi forced a weak smile and said, "My son's birth today is a happy event. Everyone is looking forward to it. Why are you shouting about my situation everywhere and casting a shadow on this happy event?"

Chen Ergu was busy all night. The situation was dangerous and she was extremely anxious. She was sweating all over.

Now he took a hot towel and helped Qian Youyi clean the dirt off his body together with the midwife.

Hearing this, he quickly advised: "Don't talk for now, have a good sleep, it's okay, ah!"

Although he said this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, but he didn't dare show it in front of the woman in labor.

"I know my own body well, and you all have worked hard tonight," Qian Youyi said in a weak but calm voice.

Now that the child was born safely, she had nothing to fear and returned to being the smart and calm Miss Qian she used to be.

Then she ordered, "Madame Rong, take the banknotes out of my dressing box and prepare a red envelope for each of you. Although Second Aunt is one of us, she's been busy all night, so we have to pay her for her hard work and medicine. We can't let our people suffer any loss."

"Hey," Nanny Rong responded, carrying the child to the dressing table, and took out a few red envelopes from the dressing box.

Because servants had to be sent away frequently, there were always red envelopes in the box, of different sizes and quantities.

Nanny Rong thought about it and took out a few of the largest ones.

The midwife is a native of Ci County and has been delivering babies for decades. She learned this skill from her own mother. She has a good reputation in the county and is often invited by wealthy families to help with deliveries.

Just by looking at the situation, you can tell that the amount of banknotes in the red envelope must be considerable.

Although she was a vulgar person who loved money, she was also a decent person. She said nervously, "Madam, this is too much. The county magistrate invited me here and gave me a lot of money. Don't worry, I will just do my job and deliver the baby. I won't say anything else."

According to the rules, when a son is born and the mother is ready to leave, the wealthy family will give her a generous reward.

She is not greedy either.

"Take it and share in the good luck," Aunt Rong forcefully stuffed the red envelope into the midwife's hands with a threatening look in her eyes.

He pointed out: "It would be best if you could keep your mouth shut. I don't want to hear any rumors about my young master outside."

Chen Ergu saw Qian Youyi lying on the bed with his eyes half open. He was obviously very tired, but her face showed no intention of stopping him.

Then I understood.

Take the initiative to reach out and take the red envelope that belongs to you.

He turned sideways and whispered to the midwife, "Keep it, and share in the good fortune!"

The midwife then accepted it.

After cleaning Qian Youyi, several people helped change the mattress.

Chen Ergu went over and half-lifted the person up, wanting to stuff the new mattress in and then pull out the dirty one.

Before I could steady the man, I saw bleeding from his lower body again.

"This won't work. The person can't move yet. Just stuff a few clean diapers for the baby underneath and make do with it," said Chen Ergu, frowning.

After saying that, he quickly put the person down and took out some hemostatic powder to apply medicine.

When Aunt Rong saw this, she started wiping away her tears again.

Qian Youyi was much calmer and said softly, "Mammy, I'm going to sleep for a while. Please take good care of the child."

"Hey, Miss, go to sleep," Aunt Rong responded repeatedly in a crying voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Youyi fell asleep.

Nanny Rong held the child in her arms. The child seemed very well-behaved. Except for crying a few times when he was just born, he had not cried since then. Now he was sleeping with his fists clenched.

Then he carefully placed the baby in the cradle next to him.

Children are born in the dog days of summer, and both adults and children suffer.

But one advantage is that at least the child doesn't have to worry about getting cold easily and is easier to raise.

Another half hour passed before they finally cleaned up the room.

After walking around the screen and reaching the flower hall outside, Nanny Rong asked the midwife to leave first.

Then he pulled Chen Ergu, who was about to leave, and whispered, "Doctor Chen, tell me the truth. How long does my young lady have left?"

"Well, it's hard to say. It depends on how it recovers and whether it still bleeds. If the situation is good, it will be fine in a year or two. If the situation is not good, it may..." Chen Ergu didn't finish her words, but her meaning was expressed.

Nanny Rong also understood.

The situation may not be good for more than a few days.

"If you had told me earlier that your daughter has been taking the medicine prescribed by the miracle doctor to prolong her life and cannot stop, I would definitely not have prescribed her the prescription for having a baby. Now that the baby has finally been born safely, I still feel guilty," said Chen Ergu, feeling a little uncomfortable.

If it weren't for the pregnancy, Qian Youyi wouldn't have stopped taking the medication, and her health wouldn't have been in such a bad state.

I used to think that my family was a family of doctors, and our medical skills might not be the best, but they were definitely not bad. But they couldn't even diagnose the disease.

The Zhang family has done their family a favor, so she definitely hopes that their family will live in harmony.

She had not expected this situation.

"My young lady won't let me talk about it," Aunt Rong began to wipe away her tears again. "She's been taking medicine since she was a child, and her health is not good. In fact, when she was at the Qian family, the doctor told her that it would be difficult for her to get pregnant after checking her pulse. I never thought your prescription would really work."

"After she got pregnant, although my young lady didn't say it, I could tell she was really happy. She told me that even if she didn't stop taking the medicine, she would only live a few more years at most. It would be better to give it a try and give birth to the child. At least she could have a bloodline, become a mother, and be considered a complete woman. How could I bear to tell anyone about it?"

"Well, we are all women, I can understand her thoughts," said Chen Ergu.

If it were her, she would probably try her best to give birth to the child!

"I have been worried in my heart, wondering if a miracle would happen, but in the end, the worst result happened. Poor young lady, she doesn't even dare to die peacefully, for fear that the child will have a reputation of being born to bring bad luck to his mother, which will hinder his career and family ties in the future," said Aunt Rong, who burst into tears and felt distressed.

Although she was just a servant, she had raised Qian Youyi since she was a child. More than ten years had passed and their relationship was very deep.

She felt really bad as she was about to see her loved one die and such a young life was about to wither away.

"Try to take care of it first. It's not that absolute. I'll be here every day recently," was the only way Chen Ergu could comfort him.

At this time, Xu knocked on the door and asked loudly, "Is the room clean? Do you want me to come in and help? I just brought some clothes for the child. They were all soaked in water and exposed to the sun."

Chen Ergu quickly responded, "Okay, I'll be right out."

Nanny Rong also quickly wiped her tears with a handkerchief and returned to the inner room.

After Chen Ergu opened the door and left, Xu looked inside and asked in confusion, "The midwife has been out for a long time, what are you guys mumbling about in there?"

"Sister, it's nothing. I have told Aunt Rong and Cuizhi how to take care of the mother and the child," said Chen Ergu with a smile.

"Oh, thank you for your trouble. It has to be someone you can rely on," Xu said without thinking much after hearing this.

He stuffed a thick red envelope into Chen Ergu's hand and said happily, "Join us for some good luck! The child's third birthday is coming up in a few days, so you have to come!"

"I will definitely come," replied Chen Ergu.

Looking back at the house, Chen Ergu thought, this newborn baby probably doesn't even know how many people's hopes and hopes are carried on him!

I hope my child can live a safe and worry-free life!