CH 120.1

Jin Wang Dotes on His Concubine Ch 120 Pt. 1

Translated by gingercat

Edited by gingercat

Once Midwife Cao returned to her senses, Midwife Li and the woman she brought with her were already beside Yaoniang.

Taking the situation into her own hands, Midwife Li gave several orders one after another, making the maids run around as busy as bees.

Midwife Cao walked over and tried to squeeze herself forward, only to be blocked. Angered, she turned her head and saw Hong Fei, who had just persuaded the consort to leave, returning. She stepped forward and grabbed onto Hong Fei’s arm. “Lady Hong Fei, are you really going to let this person assist the side consort for her delivery? “

Midwife Cao’s voice was a bit loud, so everyone heard her. Time seemed to have stopped as subtle gazes landed on Midwife Li.

Everyone around Yaoniang understood what Midwife Cao had meant— Midwife Li was the consort’s person.

Although the consort had always appeared to be nice to the side consort, there’s no way she didn’t have any resentment in her heart. Now that it was a critical time and an especially dangerous period for Yaoniang, if Consort Jin were to make a move, it would be too late for regrets. 

Midwife Cao was invited here based on these considerations. Were they really about to discard their own person and use someone else?

But the current situation of Her Highness Side Consort Su—

The eyes of Hong Chou and the others shifted to Yaoniang who was lying on the bed. Her face was as white as paper and her entire body looked weak.

Her usual stunning face had distorted, which was enough to show how much pain she was in. Her water had broke so she shouldn’t be moving at all, yet this Midwife Cao was still urging her to walk around…

Midwife Cao seemed to sense their thoughts too. Realizing her mistake, she rushed to explain, “What had happened was an accident. That kind of situation probably only happens once out of every ten pregnant women. You girls also don’t understand what it’s like to give birth to a child. It’s akin to having a foot in the grave and negotiating for your life with King Yama. Who in the capital isn’t aware of my skills? Even if I haven’t delivered 1000 babies, I have delivered at least 800.”

Midwife Li sneered. She rolled down her sleeves and said, “Since you don’t trust this old woman, then you can have her deliver the baby. I’ll watch from the side but don’t blame me for not warning you. With her skills, I’m afraid this matter won’t end well.”

“Just because you say it won’t end well, then it won’t end well? Shoo, go stand to the side won’t you!”

Midwife Cao walked up and pushed Midwife Li to the side.

Midwife Li stood there and watched Midwife Cao arrogantly washing her hands in the water, then rolling up her sleeves.

“One more thing, because of your misguidance, the side consort’s fetal position has changed. She is already in a weak state, but now the fetal position is also incorrect. A solid half of her amniotic fluid has already trickled away…”

Midwife Li then stopped speaking, but Midwife Cao’s expression couldn’t help but change after hearing these words.

Starting to panic, she automatically reached out to feel Yaoniang’s belly. As Midwife Li had said, the position of the fetus had changed. She couldn’t believe it and felt around again, but the baby’s head was indeed facing the wrong direction.

Actually, despite the lack of blood, Midwife Cao was aware that the side consort’s fetal position had been right earlier. She knew that not every woman would see red prior to their water breaking. The reason why she was so well known was because of her unique skill. If other midwives were to encounter this situation, 80% of them would find themselves at a loss, but she could at least let the child survive.

Although she couldn’t guarantee a 100% rate of success, 70-80% wasn’t a problem.

This was why Fucheng invited Midwife Cao here.

But today she happened to encounter such a situation. Although Midwife Cao didn’t understand why pregnant women shouldn’t walk after their water broke, she knew what it meant if a solid half of the amniotic fluid was gone. The amount of amniotic fluid was directly related to how long the fetus could last in the belly. Once the amniotic fluid lowers to a certain level, even a live fetus would suffocate to death.

The fetal position was incorrect, the head was facing the wrong direction and most of the amniotic fluid had already flowed away…

Th-this was simply a dead end!

Midwife Cao’s sweat started to pour down her forehead, landing in her eyes. Even though her eyes were stinging, she didn’t dare to close them.

“Midwife Cao, Midwife Cao…”

Midwife Cao returned to her senses.

“So can you do it?”

She opened her mouth, then shut it, not knowing what to say.

“Midwife Li, please help me deliver the baby.” It was Yaoniang who spoke.

“Niangniang…” came the surprised voice of Hong Chou and the others.

Midwife Li also seemed very surprised at Yaoniang’s words. She looked at the beautiful woman on the bed and saw her giving her a kind smile. Although her lips were shaking from pain, she still smiled at her. “Troubling you, Midwife Li. I’ll leave my child and me in your hands.”

“Alright!” Midwife Li immediately replied.

She suddenly felt that this woman in front of her was different from those other noblewomen that were high above the masses. Right now, she was like any other commoner woman about to give birth, trusting in her wholeheartedly and willing to work hard for both herself and the child in her belly.

To be completely honest, Midwife Li wasn’t willing to work for those noble families. The more prestigious the family was, the more they looked down on others. And these so-called nobles have all been pampered from birth, terrified of pain and suffering, and unwilling to heed instructions. Only when they were near the gate to death would they realize the gravity of the situation.

And there were too many secrets involved in these large family clans. In these large family clans, there was always someone with wicked schemes that required the midwife’s involvement. Unfortunately, if she were to make but one wrong move, her entire family would be exterminated.

Once Midwife Li realized how murky the water was, she quickly retreated and returned to working for the commoners. Had it not been for Marquis Jinyang’s family sharing connections with her own family, she wouldn’t have bothered to come here.

“Since the side consort is willing to trust this old woman, then whatever this old woman says, please listen and do it.”

Hearing the commotion, Xiaobao also rushed over without giving Chun’er a chance to stop him.

Once he was here, he refused to leave. He simply sat outside and waited.

“Young master, why don’t you leave with this servant? Her Highness is giving birth right now and won’t be able to accompany you to play.”

“Giving birth? Giving birth to Erbao?”

Chun’er nodded.

“Then I’ll wait here for mother and Erbao.” Once he finished his words, he walked over to a nearby chair. With his small size, he wasn’t even as tall as the chair’s legs. He glanced back at Chun’er, who understood his message and picked him up then placed him on the chair. But she continued to try to convince him, “Isn’t it better for Young Master to return to his room with this servant and finish those pastries first? We can come back once you’re done eating.” 

A slight sneer sounded next to them.

Xiaobao looked over. It was Side Consort Xu.

“He’s still so young. Can he even understand what you’re saying?” These words were directed at Chun’er.

Chun’er hesitated, and said, “Answering Your Highness, yes he can understand. The young master is a smart child.”

“Smart? Indeed, he does look like a smart one.” Side Consort Xu curled her lips as if she couldn’t quite believe it. Then she changed her expression into an affectionate smile before beckoning to Xiaobao. “Come here. Let me hold you.”

Chun’er was a little anxious and wanted to say something, but Xiaobao had already slid down the chair.

Although Xiaobao had difficulties getting on the chair, it wasn’t a problem for him to get off. He quickly got off the chair and approached Side Consort Xu.

Side Consort Xu picked him up. Her movements were awkward as she seemed to be unfamiliar with carrying children.

But she seemed to really like Xiaobao. She gave him a bright smile and even teased him. Xiaobao could only respond back and play with her. Chun’er was a little nervous and wanted to go over but she was afraid of making it too obvious. Since Side Consort Xu didn’t seem to have any evil intentions, she took a few steps back and watched from a distance.

Consort Jin only gave them a cursory glance before turning her gaze back on the closed door, seemingly worried about the people inside. Side Consort Liu sat there, lost in her thoughts. It was unknown what she was thinking.

Side Consort Xu had Xiaobao sit on her lap and held his chubby little hand. A light voice suddenly sounded next to his ear, “It appears to be that your mother won’t be able to give birth to a brother for you. It’s more likely she will suffer the fate of one corpse, two lives.”