Chapter 702: Labour (2)

Once He Changdi passed the privacy screen, he saw Chu Lians wretched appearance as she laid in the bed.

Right now, the midwife and Physician Li were encouraging her to push harder. She cried out once more, and lost all her strength again.

When Physician Li saw that she was about to pass out again, her face paled along with Chu Lians, Madam, Madam, wake up! We can see the babys head now! You have to push a little harder!

Chu Lian swallowed the saliva that had gathered in her mouth. Her voice had gotten hoarse from her screaming, I dont have any more strength left I cant do it

He Changdi ignored the shocked looks sent his way from the senior servants. He came right over to the bed and pulled Chu Lians hand away from clutching tightly at the blankets.

Lianer, Lianer, Im here now. Wake up!

Hearing the voice of the person she had been waiting for, Chu Lians mind finally cleared a little. When she turned and looked at He Changdi, a sense of grievance fell upon her.

He Changdi, I cant I cant give birth to our child I dont have any strength left

That frail tone from his wife was like a hand squeezing hard on He Changdis heart. All of his emotions were laid bare on his cool and handsome as he reached out to stroke Chu Lians sweat-covered face, Lianer, dont give up! Ill stay by your side and watch as our child is born! Once he comes out, Ill scold him for you, okay?

For some people, when they were suffering, their loved ones reassurance might bring tears instead.

Chu Lian was one of those. When she saw that He Changdi had come to her side, the melancholy stored in her heart all came flooding out at once. Tears streaked uncontrollably down her cheeks.

He Changdi But It hurts, it hurts like Im about to di-

Before she could finish her words, He Changdi pressed two fingers to her lips, Lianer, dont say that. What did you promise me last time? You said that you would be with me forever, have you forgotten already?

Chu Lian pressed her lips together, enduring the immense pain her body was in to focus her gaze on the man before her.

He Changdi didnt wait for her reply and put his arm in front of Chu Lians lips, Lianer, be good for me. Listen to the midwife. If it hurts, just bite me.

As if He Changdis sudden arrival had returned her courage, Chu Lian shut her eyes briefly and had a short break. Finally, she complied with the midwifes instructions and pushed even harder. Even so, the birth was hard. Under the protection of Physician Li, Chu Lian still fainted once more. After that, they gave her the medicinal soup that Great Doctor Miao had already prepared.

After going through a whole night of hellish torture, when the first tendrils of daylight showed over the horizon, the little baby in Chu Lians belly safely arrived in the world.

The moment she heard the babys hearty cries, Chu Lian finally drifted off to sleep out of exhaustion.

Senior Servants Gui and Zhong both rejoiced inwardly upon seeing the lower half of the newborn baby.

It was a young master!

The midwife quickly brought the newborn over to a basin nearby and washed him clean, before bundling him into a large red blanket. When all was done, she handed over the little fellow to Senior Servant Gui to hold.

Wenqing had already gone out to report the good news.

Senior Servant Gui brought their young master over to He Changdi, who was still sitting by the bedside, and exclaimed happily, Master, its a young heir! Congratulations, Master!

The midwife and maidservants in the room chimed in with their own congratulations.

However, He Changdi was still watching the sound asleep Chu Lian with a dark expression. There were still strands of hair stuck to her sweaty face, so he lovingly helped her to tuck them back behind her ear.

His response to Senior Servants Gui was a cold one, Bring the child out to his nursemaid. Get Great Doctor Miao to come in and look after Lianer.

The midwife had helped plenty of noblewomen give birth. This was her very first time seeing a father who only cared for his wife and didnt even glance at their child.

Furthermore, the child was a boy! If it had been any other man, they would have been elated beyond belief.

Senior Servants Gui and Zhong muttered inwardly to themselves. Their young heir was so cute, but his father didnt even want to look at him! He didnt have any taste at all. However, they didnt dare to disobey orders in front of He Changdi.

The two senior servants could only carry the new heir out to find his nursemaid.

He Changdi watched as Great Doctor Miao took Chu Lians pulse. The moment the doctor put down Chu Lians wrist, he hurriedly asked, Uncle Miao, how is Lianers body?

Great Doctor Miao had seen how He Changdi only had eyes for Chu Lian and her health, he hadnt even glanced at his own child after becoming a father for the first time. Since he was satisfied with He Changdis attitude, he didnt try to scare him.

Rest assured, Marquis. Shes only sleeping because she used up too much strength. There wont be any negative effects from this, especially if she eats a few rounds of my special medicine. However, since shes so young and her body suffered a bout of ill health previously, Im afraid she wont be able to feed the child normally.

Great Doctor Miaos meaning was clear. Chu Lian wasnt allowed to breastfeed her child. However, since they had hired two nursemaids, they wouldnt have to worry about the heir going hungry.

He Changdi stood up to see Great Doctor Miao out of the room. When Great Doctor Miao got up, he caught sight of He Changdis rolled up sleeve which exposed the bites covering his forearm. The bites were so deep that they were bleeding. It was clear that those had been made by Chu Lian during the birth.