Yin Zijing nodded and said, "Okay, I'll send the baby over now. Once it's arranged, I'll come find Uncle San."

Yin Gui nodded and said, "Okay, go quickly. I'll send someone to bring that woman to the temporary clinic as soon as possible."

Yin Zijing nodded and said, "Then we need to be quick. I'll be going now."

Holding the baby, whose tiny feet were bound with delicate gold chains, Yin Zijing could only walk slowly, her little feet aching terribly. She thought to herself, "This child is so pitiful! To have to endure such pain at such a young age. I hope she can be strong and live on. Compared to myself, this baby is even more pitiful." As she thought this, she quickened her pace, enduring the excruciating pain, and walked towards her elegant little abode.

Throughout the journey, Yin Zijing carefully protected the baby in his arms, afraid that he might suffer the slightest harm. Looking at the baby's adorable little face, his heart was filled with pity and love. He couldn't help but gently stroke his cheek, feeling his soft skin, and whispered, "I hope your mother can hold on, and I hope you won't become an orphan. That postpartum hemorrhage is very difficult to treat!"

Yin Zijing walked quickly and soon arrived at Qingya Xiaozhu. Zhou Mama and Ruhe were surprised to see Yin Zijing carrying a child and returning so soon. They asked, "Miss, why are you back so soon? And why are you carrying a baby?"

Seeing Yin Zijin walk towards her, Granny Zhou took the baby without hesitation.

The group walked into the house, with Yin Zijing leading the way and heading straight for their destination. She took a small wooden box from her bedside, opened it, and found it full of treasures before closing it again.

Then he instructed, "Granny Zhou, immediately take out all my clothes, hairpins, and jewelry, and pack them into a large box. Later, have Shen Lu go to the pawnshop with those treasures to exchange them for silver and some grain."

This is what I've saved up over the years. There are birthday gifts, New Year's money, and some of the gifts are priceless..."

Upon hearing this, Granny Zhou was immediately alarmed and hurriedly stopped her, saying, "Miss, this is unacceptable! You are of noble status, how can you do such a thing? Besides, these are all lowly people, they are not worth your trouble and effort."

Yin Zijing sneered and retorted, "Losers? You just blurted out the word 'lowly commoner.' If it weren't for the pressure of life, who would willingly become a lowly commoner? They are also human beings, with their own dignity and value."

After saying that, she ignored Zhou Mama's objections, reached out and took the wailing baby from Zhou Mama's hands, carefully placed him in Ruhe's arms, and gently instructed Ruhe, "Soothe this child and feed her some food."

Ruhe quickly nodded and replied, "Alright! There's some warm goat milk that's been prepared for the young lady on the small table on the low couch. It's perfect for her to drink."

Holding Zhou Mama's hand, Yin Zijing softened her tone and said, "Mama, let's go for a walk! You're the nanny who takes care of me, and I don't want our relationship to be so strained..."

Hearing Yin Zijing's gentle tone, Granny Zhou felt embarrassed and followed Yin Zijing out. As they walked, Yin Zijing said, "Granny, I know you have been with Mother for many years and have lived a life of comfort and ease in the Yin family. But Granny, never forget the path you came from."

Wealth and glory are fleeting, like smoke in the wind. No one can guarantee a lifetime of wealth and comfort. Having a backup plan may prove to be your safe haven in the future.

Yin Zijing led Granny Zhou to the refugee resettlement site and looked it over from beginning to end. Perhaps Yin Zijing's words had given Granny Zhou a slight warning, or perhaps seeing the miserable people had stirred some pity in her, Granny Zhou pondered for a long time before speaking: "From now on, this old servant will not interfere in your matters of treating the sick and saving lives, Miss. Rest assured, this old servant will have Shen Lu handle the matter you just entrusted to me. I will also take good care of that baby."

Yin Zijin nodded solemnly and said, "Alright, I believe you, Granny. Granny, you can go back now! I still need to go to the temporary clinic."

After the two parted, Yin Zijing went to the makeshift clinic and approached Yin Gui. Seeing the woman lying weakly on the makeshift wooden bed, Yin Zijing asked, "How are you, Third Uncle?"

Yin Gui quickly said, "I've examined it carefully and confirmed it. It's postpartum hemorrhage, not a massive hemorrhage like postpartum hemorrhage. It's a slow, persistent bleeding that won't stop. It won't kill you suddenly, but it will drain you dry until you die."

Given the current conditions—no good environment, no good food, and no stitching up of the tear—this woman will soon pass away.

I wanted to stitch her up, but she refused. She felt it was against her principles for me to be a man; she would rather die than let a man see her body, especially such a private area. Even if she were saved, she wouldn't survive.

For a moment, Yin Zijing felt an urge to cry. She quickly knelt down in front of the woman and said urgently, "You, you mustn't give up. I'm a woman, I'm a doctor. Can I stitch it up for you? Think of your child. She's still young and needs to be taken care of."

The woman was only twenty years old, but she looked like she was over forty after the hardships of life. Her eyes were full of love. She raised her hand to touch Yin Zijing's head, but then put it back down, saying with some embarrassment and self-consciousness, "My hands are too dirty. Miss is too precious to touch."

Is such a young girl a doctor? I don't believe it. But since you saved my child, I'm willing to let you stitch him up, regardless of whether he lives or dies. Consider it my way of repaying you.

I hope this young lady will achieve her dream of becoming a renowned healer, thus securing even the faintest chance of survival for us women.

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