Chapter 262 - 259: Can Flesh Be Sewn Like Cloth?

Chapter 262: Chapter 259: Can Flesh Be Sewn Like Cloth?

Another quarter of an hour passed, and Lin Juhua’s placenta was naturally delivered.

Lin Wanwan put on a new pair of medical gloves, took out a set of cosmetic needles already unpacked in the medical box, and approached the midwife who had finished the cleanup, saying, "You take care of the baby, leave the rest to me."

"Alright." The newborn was still covered in vernix caseosa, and though it was simply cleaned earlier, it needed a thorough wash.

Hua Nong and Lin Juhua’s mother-in-law, one boiling water and the other carrying it, assisted the midwife.

Lin Wanwan focused intently, sitting on the covered medical box—there were no small stools in this house—to perform suturing on Lin Juhua’s slightly torn area.

She had learned about childbirth in a rather hurried manner, knowing this situation might arise, so she remained calm.

After all, for a woman in natural childbirth, it’s often either an episiotomy or some tearing, and a delivery without any damage is rare.

Considering aesthetics and recovery, Lin Wanwan had prepared absorbable cosmetic sutures.

Honestly speaking, Lin Wanwan’s suturing technique was quite challenged by these cosmetic sutures; any significant movement by the mother might cause them to undo. But she decided to use them anyway, so Lin Juhua could have a better recovery.

Lin Juhua had given birth to a boy, and already had a two-year-old daughter before, so she now had both a son and a daughter, and everyone was delighted.

Under the flickering candlelight, the midwife and Hua Nong, having tended to the baby, watched as Lin Wanwan sewed the flesh together as if it were fabric.

From the midwife’s perspective of needlework, Lin Wanwan’s suturing was not delicate and her technique was peculiar—like sewing fabric the wrong way.

But then again, realizing that Lin Wanwan was actually stitching living flesh, her skill seemed quite impressive. If the task were left to the midwife, she would indeed be a bit daunted.

Seeing Lin Wanwan, this seemingly delicate young lady, face such a situation without flinching, the midwife was full of admiration.

No wonder she’s a Village Lady; her abilities are truly unmatched.

Having been numbed by the pain of childbirth, Lin Juhua barely felt anything as Lin Wanwan stitched her; it was as if the stitching wasn’t on her own flesh.

With the last few stitches, Lin Wanwan smiled, "Juhua, it’s almost done. These stitches, well, can stay in your body, so don’t worry. I’ve sewn you up beautifully, just like before you gave birth."

"Thank you." Lin Juhua gave a weak smile, unable to see Lin Wanwan behind her, but sensing her busyness.

After another moment, Lin Wanwan cut the thread, stood up, discarded the remaining waste with the gloves, and began instructing, "For the next three days, avoid any strenuous activities. I’ll give you some laxatives shortly. Try to walk around a bit tomorrow to speed up the discharge of lochia."

"Mhm." Lin Juhua nodded wearily.

After they stopped, Lin Wanwan faintly heard jubilant noises outside, with the Xu family thanking the gods profusely.

It seemed Xu Ada was causing a fuss, wanting to see his wife, being held back by his mother.

Whether it was the birth of the boy or his wife being spared, it was a significant joy for this family.

Lin Wanwan took off her hat and coat, wrapped them up, and stuffed them into the bag she brought. She had to take them back to the present time; leaving them in the Great Tang was not an option, their material might attract attention.

As she finished packing, Xu Ada burst in, exclaiming, "Juhua, Juhua, are you alright?"

In his eyes, there seemed to be nothing but Lin Juhua, ignoring everything else.

The midwife shrieked, "Oh dear! The cleaning isn’t done yet, how could you come in? It’s unlucky!"

Lin Juhua also pushed him, "You must go, it’s not good inside."

"I don’t mind. If there’s any evil spirit here, I’ll ward it off; I have plenty of yang energy." Xu Ada leaned on her bedside, holding her hand and talking.

Lin Wanwan glanced at this sun-tanned farmer and was surprised how such a simple man could utter such romantic words.

Just then, new commotion arose outside, and Lin Wanwan tilted her head to listen.

"Who’s that handsome young man from? How did he come to our village?"

"Ah! I remember! I saw him at Ta Mountain Dam labor duty—it’s Xiao Mingfu!"

"Xiao Mingfu? What’s Xiao Mingfu doing in our poor backcountry?"

"Xiao Mingfu be well!"

"Everyone, no need for formalities."

Sounds of acclaim filled the outside; it seemed Xiao Chong had arrived with some people.

It was understandable for medical workers to come, but why would Xiao Chong come personally at night falling? He doesn’t even practice medicine.

𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Lin Wanwan found it puzzling and stepped outside, only to see, under the night sky, a tall and slender figure with a sword standing out from the crowd. The moonlight cast a halo over his perfect silhouette, making him look like a unreal jade sculpture.

"Cousin, why are you here too?"

Xiao Chong looked over at her voice, "I heard you were saving someone, so I brought a skilled acupuncturist and a pediatrician. Did we make it in time?"

Lin Wanwan walked over with a smile, "Mother and son are safe now. But you’re not too late. It’s good to give Juhua another check, as the critical period is not over yet. Has Chen the medical worker come?"

"To the Village Lady of Le’an, I am here." Chen Liang, upon hearing that he would be going to a remote village to attend to a childbirth, was quite reluctant, considering it inauspicious.

A man shouldn’t enter a place where women are in labor. Back at the palace, even noble births were attended to by midwives and female physicians.

But being under his lord Xiao Chong’s orders, he had no choice but to come.

Now hearing that the mother and baby were fine, Chen Liang breathed a significant sigh of relief.

When it came to postpartum care, he found himself much more willing.

The other medical worker with him shared similar feelings, relieved to have avoided a tricky situation.

It’s not that they lacked medical ethics; it was just that in their beliefs, childbirth rooms were filled with uncleanliness, where the gates of life and death were wide open, terribly inauspicious, and absolutely forbidden for men to enter.

Lin Wanwan discussed Lin Juhua’s basic information with the two medical workers and decided to leave.

It was already dark, and if she didn’t leave soon, she’d have to stay overnight. The place didn’t look like it offered a clean spot for them to rest, and Lin Wanwan had no intention of spending the night with lice and fleas.

Though staying here meant she could secretly return to the present to rest, there were many things on scene she couldn’t let Xiao Chong see. This guy had sharp eyes and a quick mind; the more she remained, the more her flaws would show, and that wouldn’t be good.

While it was easy to bluff the midwife, Hua Nong, and the unsophisticated farmers, Xiao Chong was a different matter altogether. Lin Wanwan had no confidence in making up stories in front of him.

If Xiao Chong hadn’t come, Lin Wanwan might have chosen to stay, but given the situation, she had to leave right away, and clean up any traces!