readytorunbook Chapter 166 Dystocia
Chapter 166 Dystocia
The due date is just a few days away. Although Huimin is four months pregnant, she can't let go of Xia Dongchun.
I don’t know why, but Huimin has been feeling anxious and her eyelids have been twitching these days, and she has always felt a little uneasy.
But recently the harem has been peaceful and everything is fine in her Chengqian Palace.
The most important and most prone to accidents is production in summer, winter and spring.
But Xia Dongchun has always been in good health and took good care of herself during pregnancy. Huimin was afraid that she would end up like Fu Cha Peiyun, who took too good care of herself and had a difficult delivery due to the baby being too big, so she kept an eye on her diet.
Others were worried about Xia Dongchun's pregnancy, so Huimin asked Doctor Wang to go in person.
As for the midwife and other things, Xia Wei didn't have to worry about them. Xia Wei would naturally do his best to help his precious daughter give birth.
The production process had been rehearsed, and the palace maids and servants checked it over and over again.
Logically speaking, there shouldn't be any mistakes.
But Huimin couldn't stop worrying, fearing that something might happen to Xia Dongchun.
Xia Dongchun was quite happy about Huimin's worry. He laughed and said, "You really care about me."
Seeing her fooling around, Huimin gradually felt relieved.
Nothing will happen at all, she looks full of energy.
Xia Dongchun gave birth at full term, and her water broke suddenly.
Xia Dongchun is a person who can't sit still. An Lingrong has given birth to a little princess, and she has been very curious about her recently, so she just wants to go and see her.
But the princess was too young and was afraid of catching a cold, so it was not convenient to take her out often. Therefore, Xia Dongchun had to go to the Yanxi Palace.
But she was so pregnant, and the palace servants were afraid something might happen, so they stopped her.
But Xia Dongchun is stubborn and the more you forbid her to do something, the more she wants to do it.
My desire to go to the Yanxi Palace, which I had not wanted to do at first, suddenly reached its peak and I just had to go.
There was no other way. Xia Dongchun's personal maid Lingdang knew that her mistress only listened to Concubine Xian, and only Concubine Xian could persuade her, so she went to invite Huimin.
But Huimin had just arrived at Chuxiu Palace, and when she looked at Xia Dongchun, her amniotic water broke.
Before the two of them could say a word, Xia Dongchun was surrounded by palace servants and hurried into the delivery room.
Huimin only heard Xia Dongchun shout one sentence.
"Don't worry, I'll be giving birth soon. If the birth is slow, you can go back and rest. You are heavy, so don't wait too long."
She wanted to say something else, but everything was too rushed and she was urged by the palace maids, so she didn't have time to say more.
After Xia Dongchun entered the delivery room, Huimin was waiting in Chuxiu Palace. Concubine Xin and Guiren Liu also came out to accompany Huimin.
Because we had rehearsed in advance, everything was in order and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.
The emperor did not come when Xia Dongchun gave birth.
But the other concubines arrived quite quickly. After all, the women in the palace only cared about a few things: favor and offspring.
Every time a concubine was about to give birth, her rivals would be more anxious than anyone else.
I just want to get first-hand information about the baby's gender.
Xia Dongchun has a title, and is a concubine. If she gives birth to a child, she will also be a strong rival.
Especially since Xia Dongchun has always been in good health, if she gave birth to a healthy prince...
No one wants this outcome.
Huimin held her belly and sat in a chair waiting for Xia Dongchun.
It will take a while for the woman to give birth, after all, her cervix hasn't even opened yet.
The concubines got bored of waiting and would chat with people they knew to pass the time.
Shen Meizhuang is one month older than Huimin, and she hopes very much that this child will be a healthy prince.
Concubine Jing looked at Shen Meizhuang's bulging belly and greeted her with concern.
Shen Meizhuang's eyes were full of happiness, and their topic shifted from the child to Hongjun, and then to Longyue.
Huimin listened quietly to the concubines' conversation, occasionally interjecting a few words.
But just as everyone was relaxing, the palace door suddenly opened and an old woman ran out anxiously.
Huimin's eyelids twitched and her heart started beating fast.
This is?
Logically speaking, shouldn't the baby be born so quickly?
Concubine Jing also asked.
She turned her head to look at Huimin, but saw cold sweat on the temples of the virtuous concubine who was always calm and composed.
Concubine Jing was shocked.
Also looked at the old woman.
"What's going on here?"
The old woman ran to the two imperial concubines anxiously, and her legs suddenly went limp.
"Empress Chaopin... her fetus is in an abnormal position. I'm afraid... I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's not good!"
The old woman suddenly fell to her knees, and Huimin also staggered, but fortunately Shunxin held her steady.
Concubine Jing looked serious and said, "Go and report to the emperor and see what he means."
What could the emperor mean? It means to sacrifice the greater to save the lesser.
Huimin sneered in her heart.
Huimin closed her eyes suddenly, and when she opened them again, she had a cold look on her face and strode towards Xia Dongchun's delivery room.
Several palace maids hurried over to stop Huimin.
"My Lady, you must not do that. This delivery room is the most unlucky place. You cannot go in there."
"You are still pregnant with a little prince."
A pair of hands blocked her eyes, and Huimin scolded coldly:
"Everyone, get out of my way."
At Huimin's glance, all the palace servants quieted down and tremblingly made way for her.
"Shunxin, you and me go in."
"Ruyi, go and call all the doctors on duty at the Imperial Hospital."
As she spoke, Huimin strode forward and pushed open the door.
The delivery room was filled with a stuffy atmosphere. Xia Dongchun lay listlessly on the bed. Several midwives surrounded her, all waiting for the emperor's decision.
Looking at Xia Dongchun who seemed to be soaked in water, Huimin frowned.
Xia Dongchun, on the other hand, looked at Huimin and smiled:
"Now you're here, don't tell me, your premonition is pretty accurate. I'm afraid I'm going to die here today, and my reputation in this life will be ruined because of this."
Seeing that Xia Dongchun still had the energy to make a joke, Huimin didn't waste any words.
"What is the situation now?"
The midwife's hands were shaking. "My queen, the baby in Queen Concubine Chao's belly is in an abnormal position. The baby's hips are facing downwards. There is no way to help."
Huimin was startled, but still asked:
"I have heard that during childbirth among the common people, some women have malpositioned fetuses, but they can be corrected by rotating the fetus' position."
"But, Madam, this can only be done by a very experienced midwife. Not everyone can do this..."
Huimin heard the midwife talking and talking but there was no solution, so she raised her hand to signal her to stop her from talking.
"Xia Dongchun, do you believe me?"
"Shunxin used to work with her master and delivered many babies, including your situation. But there are risks, and it's not a foolproof method..."
Before Huimin finished speaking, Xia Dongchun said firmly, "Let Shunxin come. It's a death sentence anyway. At this point, there's no point caring about that."
Looking into Xia Dongchun's eyes, Huimin nodded slowly.
"It's fine."
Shunxin on the side was already prepared. She had followed her master to learn about midwifery and childbirth since she was a child. She had practiced many times just for her own princess. But she didn't expect that she could use the knowledge after the princess entered the palace.
Although he had a heavy responsibility, Shunxin was calm and composed. He walked up to Xia Dongchun and gave instructions.
"Give the lady Chaopin a handkerchief to bite."
Then he looked at Xia Dongchun and said, "My queen, please do your best to cooperate with me."
Xia Dongchun gritted his teeth and nodded vigorously.
Then, Shunxin stretched out his hand.
The pain of dying came over Xia Dongchun, "Ah!"
Xia Dongchun bit the handkerchief, veins bulging.
Huimin stayed by her side, "Hold on, I'm always here."