The Shu Family was naturally reluctant, but they knew he would leave sooner or later, so they did not continue to persuade him to stay. They only requested that he leave the next day and set up a farewell feast for the evening.
Just one night, so no one dwelled on it further.
"Grandfather, we are waiting for the day you assume office." During dinner, Yang Ruxin placed two special medicine pills into a bottle, tied them with a string, and hung them around Shu Xingās neck. "These can save your life in critical moments, so always keep them with you." The Shu Family was generous with them, so she naturally wouldnāt be stingy. What she had in abundance were life-saving pills.
"Alright, donāt worry." Shu Xing happily wore them close to his body.
"Each of you should also carry one of these pills. Itās best if you donāt need to use it, but it can save a life in critical times." Yang Ruxin also gave each of her uncles a pill. "Donāt advertise it, or else it might attract the covetous eyes of those with ill intentions." These pills were Dao Xuziās treasures, and outside, they were priceless, yet Xinxin gave them away as if they cost nothing.
The Shu Family remembered this kindness.
"Old Master, Master, Second Master, Second Madam has suddenly gone into labor..." At that moment, a servant ran over hurriedly to report.
"Sheās giving birth?" Shu Niushi was the first to stand up. "Isnāt it still ten days away? Why has she suddenly gone into labor now?" Then she hurriedly walked out, "Where are the midwives? What about the female doctor?"
Last month, the family had already arranged for two midwives to stay in the residence, fearing that Tian Jiarong might go into labor at any time. Additionally, a female doctor was also residing there.
Madam Shu Lishi and her daughter-in-law quickly followed to help.
Shu Zhe, after a moment of stunned silence, ran straight out.
"The midwives have already gone over..." The servant answered while leading the way. "Weāve also sent someone to fetch the female doctor."
"Dad, Iāll go take a look too." Shu Jingzhi also stood up; this was the birth of his first grandson.
Shu Xing had also risen. "Letās go and have a look together."
In the Tinglan Pavilion of the West Garden, the place was already brightly lit. From the long-prepared delivery room came Tian Jiarongās intermittent cries.
Servants were busy, continuously bringing in hot water and taking out bloody water.
"Let me in," Shu Zhe, hearing his wifeās cries, had a pale face and was about to rush into the delivery room.
"Second Young Master, you mustnāt go in; the delivery room is filled with heavy blood and isnāt auspicious." A midwife stopped Shu Zhe. "Itās not a place for men to be."
"What do you mean not auspicious? My wife and child are in there. If I donāt accompany her, who will? Step aside." Shu Zheās tone was firm.
"This..." The midwife hesitated.
"Second Young Master, please return. We will do our best." A middle-aged woman also came to stop Shu Zhe; she was the female doctor invited by the Shu Family.
Yang Ruxin looked at Shu Zhe with approval in her eyes. A man who kept his wife in his heart was indeed a good match, and she couldnāt help but tug on Gu Qinghengās sleeve: "If I give birth in the future, will you go in and accompany me?"
Because, during childbirth, it could be said to be the most embarrassing time for a woman. Many women didnāt want their husbands to see them, and there was a superstition that the heavy blood wasnāt auspicious, so most ancient men stayed away from the delivery room.
"Of course." Gu Qingheng smiled, "Iām not afraid of any inauspiciousness; no one can stop me."