Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 648 - 650: Perilous (2)

"No." Xiqiu said with a worried face, "Sister Jingliu does not specialize in gynecology, and she may not be very proficient in these matters, which is why I’m so concerned." Fourth Master Xiao listened thoughtfully, looked at Xiqiu and said, "Then I’ll send someone to the Prince Manor to invite Doctor Wen."

Xiqiu’s eyes lit up as she heard this, but after thinking about it, she shook her head, "Doctor Wen is now staying at the Prince Manor; it might be inconvenient for us to invite him, right?"

"No problem at all." Fourth Master Xiao said nonchalantly, "I’ll let Tianjing bring him directly to the Tong Mansion, saving time." Hearing this, Xiqiu no longer hesitated and thought that saving Madam Jiang was the most important thing for now, and everything else could be addressed later.

She nodded and said, "Then Fourth Master, please let Tianjing go quickly." Her face finally regained some color.

Fourth Master Xiao nodded, asking Chunliu to find Tianjing. After giving him a few instructions, Tianjing left. Xiqiu, although still a bit anxious, felt much better than before. Fourth Master Xiao wrapped his arm around her back, pulling her into his arms and whispered, "If you really can’t set your mind at ease, I’ll accompany you back, saving you from worrying here."

Xiqiu indeed wanted to go back, but at this time... she thought for a moment and said, "Let’s forget it, going back now won’t help and it’ll only worry Fourth Master, I’ll just stay home and wait for news."

Fourth Master Xiao nodded and said no more about it.

It was getting dark by the time Nanny Cen and Tianjing returned. As soon as she entered, Nanny Cen joyfully said to Xiqiu, "Congratulations, madam, you’re now an aunt. The Tong Family’s messenger will be here soon to deliver the good news."

The weight in Xiqiu’s heart finally lifted, and she breathed a long sigh of relief, asking, "How’s my sister-in-law? Are mother and child safe?"

"Yes, although it was perilous, mother and child are safe at last!" She then added, "It’s a little boy!" After a pause, she continued with what the First Master had said, "The First Master of the Tong Family said it was thanks to Fourth Master for inviting Doctor Wen, even Nurse Zhang was relieved. She said this was the most dangerous case she had seen, and lamented that she hadn’t learned enough, but was grateful Doctor Wen came, otherwise, this time it would have been unthinkably difficult."

Doctor Wen’s medical skills are unmatched by Ruan Jingliu, but everyone has their specialty; he excels in women’s ailments.

"That’s good, that’s good!" Xiqiu’s nerves had been tense all day, and now that she could finally relax, she felt utterly exhausted so leaned on Chunliu and smiled, "We won’t go back for a few days; I’ll personally return when it’s time for the washing ceremony." She instructed Chunliu further, "Go to the storeroom and check what can be taken back, pack them all."

Chunliu consented, and Xiqiu instructed Nanny Cen, "Tomorrow, go to the Brocade Pavilion and ask if the little trinkets I ordered are ready. If they’re not, urge them to hurry as we’ll need them the day after tomorrow."

Nanny Cen agreed.

Xiqiu turned back to look at Fourth Master Xiao, smiled, and said, "Fourth Master, I have become an aunt!"

Fourth Master Xiao saw that she no longer looked tense as before, uncertain of what to do, he also breathed a slight sigh of relief and nodded, "Have someone set the table for dinner!"

It was only then that Xiqiu realized their family had not eaten yet. She blushed and said, "It’s my oversight." Then she asked Chunliu to bring Min over, as the meal was served.

After dinner, they walked a couple of laps around the courtyard to help digest, and then Xiqiu and Fourth Master Xiao returned to their room to wash up. The two snuggled in bed, talking, "I think the bed in the new mansion seems a bit small; I want to get a bigger one." Fourth Master Xiao raised an eyebrow, and Xiqiu explained, "When the child is born, the three of us sleeping together will feel cramped."

"Isn’t there a side room prepared next door?" Fourth Master Xiao replied, "Why should the child sleep with us?"

Xiqiu laughed and shook her head, replying, "The child is too young, how can I feel at ease letting him sleep alone? Even if someone is watching over him, I wouldn’t be at ease. It’s only when he gets a bit older that I would feel okay letting him sleep independently next door."

Fourth Master Xiao didn’t argue, clearly not fully understanding her reasoning, but he chose to remain silent.

Xiqiu then changed the topic and asked Fourth Master Xiao, "For the past two days, I haven’t heard you mention Prince Rong. Would our going to the Prince Manor today to get Doctor Wen cause any trouble for you?"

"No problem." Fourth Master Xiao replied as he put his hand on her belly, naturally rubbing it.

Even though the Second Madam’s issue didn’t implicate Prince Rong in the end, as she was still his sister, he was somehow affected. It’s heard that the Emperor recently reprimanded him in the Imperial Study Room for scandals caused by servants from the Prince Manor misusing their master’s authority. Prince Rong had been busy running around the past two days dealing with this matter, trying to resolve it in front of the Emperor. Now that Fourth Master Xiao had a request for him, he was more than happy to help, hoping Fourth Master Xiao would come to him!

Fourth Master Xiao, fearing Xiqiu might have doubts, softly explained everything to her. However, after a few sentences, he turned and found that she had already dozed off on his shoulder, with her elegant eyebrows still slightly furrowed, her long lashes casting a shadow like butterfly wings on her face, and her lips slightly puckered...

His heart melted into a puddle, so soft that it made his chest ache faintly.

He reached over, hugging her into his arms, and she naturally nuzzled into his chest, sleeping peacefully like a child. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

His lips curled into a smile as he looked back at her stomach, wondering if her labor would go smoothly, hoping it wouldn’t be as dangerous as Madam Jiang’s. He reached out to touch her still flat belly, realizing he needed to prepare extra midwives in the mansion. He would have Tianjing handle it tomorrow!

The next day, Nanny Wu came, and Xiqiu was placed under restriction by the Grand Dowager, prohibiting her from visiting for greetings these days. So, Xiqiu could only stay in her room, not daring to go anywhere. However, Nanny Wu came by twice a day, and upon seeing Xiqiu, she asked, "I heard from the Grand Dowager that your Grand Aunt gave birth yesterday; are mother and child safe? Is it a boy or a girl?"

"It’s a boy." Xiqiu replied with a smile, "He was born after a whole day and night, and they said it was incredibly dangerous, but thankfully both mother and child are safe. Though my sister-in-law suffered much, I’m told she fainted seven or eight times."

Nanny Wu sighed, then consoled, "It’s often said that children born after difficult labors are especially filial to their mothers. He went through so much even before he was born; the bond between mother and child must be strong, and he’ll know to care for his mother."

Xiqiu also smiled broadly and nodded, "I’ll hold onto your kind words!"

Nanny Wu went back to report to the Grand Dowager, while the housekeeper came daily at 7 a.m., first relaying matters to Chunliu and Bihuai. They filtered them, then reported to Xiqiu. Routine matters were dealt with first. In this way, Xiqiu found herself with nothing much to do and nestled in her room, making clothes for Madam Xia’s child. She also sorted and packed the clothes for Madam Jiang’s child to take back for the washing ceremony the next day.

The following day, she got ready early. Fourth Master Xiao had specifically taken a day off to accompany her back.