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Chapter 352 Qiu Niang Gives Birth

Since Zhu Jing and Shen Han became her two helpers in the government office, Shen Man felt much more relaxed and had some free time to do what she liked.

On the sixth day of the tenth month, she was taking a break in her study to draw patterns for the new clothes of her family's weaving workshop when she heard a yamen runner report that a servant from the Zheng family wanted to see her.

Although Shen Man did not remember having any acquaintances with the surname Zheng, she still had the yamen runners bring the person over.

Soon, a servant, led by a yamen runner, hurriedly arrived at the door of Shen Man's study and knelt down with a thud.

His face was full of anxiety, and he even stammered, "Lord City, my young mistress is having a difficult childbirth. The young master sent me to invite you to come and take a look!"

Shen Man's paintbrush suddenly stopped, and a sense of foreboding washed over her.

She immediately put down her paintbrush and pressed, "Who is your young mistress?"

The servant hurriedly replied, "My lord, my mistress's surname is Ji, and her given name is Qiu Niang!"

"What? Qiu Niang is having a difficult childbirth!"

Shen Man's face turned deathly pale instantly, and the gentle face of Ji Qiuniang flashed into her mind.

She disregarded the unfinished design drawings, stood up and hurriedly said, "Please wait here for a moment, I'll prepare some things and be right there!"

After Shen Man finished speaking, she quickly returned to the backyard, picked up her medicine box from her room, mounted Wanfeng, and followed the servant to the Zheng family.

Along the way, the howling wind rushed towards her, wantonly blowing her hair into disarray, but Shen Man was completely unaware.

She had only one thought in her mind: she had to save Qiu Niang! The sound of horses' hooves was rapid and loud, as if it were a reflection of her anxious mood at this moment.

When Shen Man arrived at the Zheng family's house, she saw Zheng Chi pacing back and forth outside the door, anxiously rubbing his hands together, his forehead covered in sweat, looking completely helpless.

Seeing Shen Man, he rushed forward as if grasping at a lifeline: "City Lord, I'm so sorry to trouble you to make this trip, Qiu Niang's condition is not good..."

Shen Man didn't have time for pleasantries. She handed the horse reins to a servant and said urgently, "No need to be polite with me. Where is Qiu Niang? Take me there quickly!"

Zheng Chi quickly jogged ahead to lead the way, and the two soon arrived at the main courtyard.

Before even stepping into the courtyard, Ji Qiuniang's painful groans could be heard, a sound that tugged at Shen Man's heart.

As I entered the courtyard, I saw midwives rushing in and out, carrying basins of water that were being shaken so much that some of the water spilled out.

Master Ji paced anxiously in the courtyard, his face full of worry.

Shen Man strode into the room, which was filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

Ji Qiuniang lay weakly on the bed, her face as pale as paper, her hair soaked with sweat and plastered messily to her face.

"Sister Qiu Niang, I'm here!"

Suppressing her inner worry, Shen Man quickly walked to the bedside, held Ji Qiuniang's hand tightly, and tried to pass on her strength to her.

Ji Qiuniang managed a weak, feeble smile, too exhausted to even speak.

Seeing this, Shen Man turned to the midwife and asked sternly, "What exactly happened? Why is the young mistress having a difficult childbirth?"

The midwife replied in a trembling voice, "The young mistress's baby is breech, and we don't know what to do, so..."

Shen Man took a deep breath and, relying on her past experience, quickly analyzed various possible coping methods in her mind.

Then, she methodically instructed, "Quickly prepare hot water and clean cloths, and be fast!"

After everyone left, Shen Man washed her hands and gently walked to Ji Qiuniang's side to begin treating her.

Using her unique massage techniques, Shen Man carefully placed her hands on Ji Qiuniang's abdomen, adjusting the position of the fetus little by little.

Every movement she made was precise and gentle. Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat that slid down her cheeks, but she was completely unaware of it and dared not stop for a moment.

Ji Qiuniang was in so much pain that she almost fainted. She clenched her teeth tightly, large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead, and her hands gripped the bed sheet tightly.

While continuing what she was doing, Shen Man gently comforted her, "Sister Qiu Niang, just bear with it a little longer, it will be over soon, you have to be strong."

Time seemed to stretch on endlessly, each second an agonizing ordeal. The atmosphere inside was so tense it was suffocating; the air itself felt frozen.

Suddenly, Ji Qiuniang let out a painful scream. Shen Man's heart tightened and her hand trembled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and continued her actions with even greater calmness.

She silently encouraged herself: I must succeed, I must save Qiu Niang and the child!

Finally, thanks to Shen Man's tireless efforts, the fetus's position was successfully adjusted.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Man instructed Ji Qiuniang to push, while the midwives nervously cooperated from the side, constantly handing her towels and hot water.

After a long while, a loud cry of a baby broke the tense atmosphere in the room.

"It's born! It's born! It's a boy!" the midwife exclaimed excitedly.

Shen Man finally breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the weak but safe Ji Qiuniang, her eyes welled up with tears, and the heavy weight in her heart was finally lifted.

After washing the baby, Shen Man carefully checked Ji Qiuniang's condition, instructed the servants to tidy up Ji Qiuniang, and then left the room.

Seeing her come out, Master Ji wiped the sweat from his brow and said excitedly, "Lord of the City, we owe you so much today. If you hadn't arrived in time, Qiu Niang and this child would have been..."

Shen Man smiled and said, "Uncle, Qiu Niang treats me like a sister. How could I not help my sister when she's in trouble?"

Master Ji was filled with gratitude and instructed Zheng Chi to make sure Shen Man stayed at his home for a meal to express his thanks.

Shen Man couldn't refuse, so she had no choice but to agree.

While waiting for dinner, Zheng Chi brought the baby in his arms to Shen Man.

The child's face was rosy, and his eyes were tightly closed as he slept soundly.

Zheng Chi's eyes reddened, and his voice was slightly choked: "Lord, this child was born safely thanks to you. Our family doesn't know how to repay you."

Shen Man looked at the adorable baby, a smile playing on her lips, and gently touched the child's face: "This child is so lovable, he's sure to amount to something. Don't be so polite, Qiu Niang and I are best friends, this is just what I should do."

After the meal, Shen Man went to Ji Qiuniang's room.

Ji Qiuniang had recovered some of her strength. When she saw Shen Man come in, she struggled to get up, but Shen Man quickly stepped forward and pressed her down: "Sister Qiuniang, don't move around. Just lie down."

Ji Qiuniang held Shen Man's hand, her eyes filled with emotion: "Man'er, we really owe you a lot this time, otherwise my child and I would have been in grave danger!"

Shen Man interrupted her, "Sister Qiu Niang, please don't say that. It's too formal for us sisters to talk like that. You should take good care of yourself. Once you're out of confinement, we can have tea and chat together and do things we like."