bayedsolid Chapter 515 Liu Gives Birth
Chapter 515 Liu Gives Birth
Xue Huai Ren was a smart man, and he naturally understood that if he could avoid disaster by spending money, he would be willing to spend ten thousand taels of silver.
The family was initially unwilling, but the steward coaxed and threatened them until they finally agreed and accepted the money. The next morning, they went to the yamen to withdraw the lawsuit.
When Feng Yuxi heard the news, he simply smiled. He had always known that Xue Huai Ren was cunning and resourceful, and even before their formal confrontation, he had already experienced his prowess. He had to admit, he dared not underestimate his former elder brother.
When Liu was due to give birth, thanks to Mu Xin Nuan's efforts, Duanmu Chu Ze agreed to let Lu Shao Feng return to Yanzhou temporarily, granting him a month's leave on the grounds that his wife was about to give birth.
Lu Shaofeng was naturally filled with gratitude. This was his first time becoming a father, so how could he not be excited?
Jin and Liu, the two nannies who served Liu, had been eagerly anticipating this day. As long as Liu could give birth safely, their mission would be complete, and they could return to the Chang Le Prince's Mansion to continue serving the Prince and Princess.
The two nannies were doing quite well at the Lu residence.
Because they were sent by the princess, their status in the Lu household was always significantly higher than that of the other servants.
However, the two women weren't stupid; they knew why the princess had ordered them here, and naturally, they dared not act arrogantly. If they failed in their duties this time and further alienated the princess, they feared that upon returning to the palace, they would only be able to work in places like the laundry room.
Wouldn't that mean never seeing the light of day again?
On the day of delivery, the two of them were busy with preparations and dared not be careless at all.
Madam Liu was naturally invited over early on. Although the Lu family had arranged a delivery room well in advance, childbirth has always been a major event for women, akin to walking through the gates of hell. One wrong move, and she might lose her life.
It's understandable that Mrs. Liu was worried about her daughter.
Madam Lu had already invited two midwives early on. Once inside the delivery room, Granny Jin brought in another midwife, one that Madam Liu had previously arranged. Combined with her own wet nurse, she already had a considerable number of helpers.
Granny Jin and Granny Liu were also inside; they really didn't dare to trust this Madam Lu too much.
After all, this Madam Lu had previously given Liu contraceptives, and if she had any other bad intentions, things would be terrible.
Liu's labor was not smooth. She was in labor for more than two hours, but the baby still hadn't been born.
The midwife inside was anxious, the woman in labor was anxious, and Lu Shaofeng outside was also anxious.
However, the delivery room was never a place for men to enter, so no matter how urgent the situation, they could only pace back and forth outside.
Seeing how much her son cared for Liu and how much he expected from the child, Madam Lu couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
If it weren't for my own selfish desires, I might already have grandchildren by now.
However, there's no going back in this world. What's done is done, and can't be undone. Fortunately, Lu Shaofeng is a filial son; although his attitude towards her was somewhat cold upon his return, he was still respectful.
During the days that Madam Lu was confined to her home, she also thought a lot.
The thought that he had almost implicated the Xie family in the capital made him feel uneasy.
Now that she has been formally abandoned by the Xie family, with her father and brothers making it clear that they do not acknowledge her as their daughter or sister, the Xie family is still very attentive to the brothers Lu Shaofeng and Lu Shaohua. They frequently send books and calligraphy and paintings by famous figures from the capital.
If Madam Lu still doesn't understand this attitude, then she really shouldn't be living anymore.
Madam Lu had come to terms with it. She no longer expected her family to acknowledge her as their own. She was only thinking about how to maintain good relations with her two sons and daughters-in-law, and that was all.
After all, her son is her own flesh and blood. No matter how wrong she is, they can't really disown her as their mother.
Madam Lu had arranged everything meticulously. Seeing her son's anxiety, she thought for a moment and advised, "Don't worry. This is how it is for all women when giving birth, especially the first time. It will be better when you have your second child. The pain will be shorter and less intense than it is now."
Lu Shaofeng paused, glancing at his mother. He was the eldest son; had his mother suffered this much pain before he was born?
Lu Shaofeng frowned slightly, nodded, and didn't say anything. His eyes looked anxiously toward the delivery room, but he stopped pacing back and forth. His hands, clasped tightly behind his back, were now clenched tightly.
Madam Liu was naturally anxious; after all, that was her own daughter, how could she not be worried?
But now that she saw how anxious her son-in-law was, she naturally couldn't show too much worry, lest she cause more trouble.
About fifteen minutes later, a cry was finally heard from inside the house.
Everyone was overjoyed, but Lu Shaofeng froze on the spot as if he had been struck by a pressure point after hearing that cry, not moving an inch.
It wasn't until Granny Jin brought the baby out and kept congratulating him that he came back to his senses. Looking at the little radish-headed baby in the swaddling clothes, he suddenly felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He had a child now; he was a father.
"How is my wife? Is she alright?"
"Don't worry, young master, everything is fine. The young mistress is asleep from exhaustion. Let her lie here for another two or three hours before sending her back to her room. Rest assured, mother and child are safe."
Mother and child are safe? Lu Shaofeng was a little dumbfounded for a moment, then stared blankly at his son, and then at his mother's excited look, looking at the little baby with a kind expression. She must have always wanted a grandson, right?
Lu Shaofeng then realized that his mother-in-law had already entered the delivery room. He lifted his robe to go over, but was stopped outside.
"Young Master, there's still some filth in here. Why don't you go to the bedroom with the child and wait for the Young Madam?"
As soon as Granny Jin finished speaking, she immediately sent a maid out to deliver the good news to the Prince of Chang Le's residence. The Princess was also worried.
When Mu Xin Nuan learned that Liu had given birth to a son, she immediately felt much more relaxed.
This applies to women as well. Once a woman marries and gives birth to a son for her husband's family, her status in that family is essentially secured.
As long as she doesn't make any major mistakes in the future, her status as the principal wife will never change, just like Madam Lu.
Although she drugged her daughter-in-law, she was only ordered to stay at home.