ebookland Chapter 243 Lin Qianqian gave birth
Chapter 243 Lin Qianqian gave birth
Time flies. Two months later, the Ninth Prince's mansion was deathly silent, but a joyous occasion was about to arrive: Lin Qianqian was about to give birth.
Inside the room, Lin Qianqian's face was ashen, and large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead, soaking her hair.
She bit her lower lip tightly, which was covered in blood. Every wave of excruciating pain made her body tremble uncontrollably, as if she were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand.
Her fingernails dug deep into the sheets, her knuckles turning white from the force, and her hysterical cries echoed in the room—the painful struggle before life was born, each cry tugging at the heartstrings.
Outside the door, Murong Yi's brows were furrowed, veins bulging on his forehead, and he paced back and forth in a hurried and flustered manner. His gaze was fixed on the tightly closed door, as if he could see through it into the room.
Each of Lin Qianqian's screams was like a heavy hammer blow to his heart. His hands clenched and unclenched involuntarily, his face filled with pain and anxiety, as if it were himself, not his princess, who was suffering excruciating pain.
"Qianqian~" Murong Yi murmured, his voice filled with worry and heartache. He wished he could take all this pain away from her, but at this moment, he could only anxiously wait outside the door. All his concern and anxiety were blocked by the tightly closed door, and every second of waiting felt like torture.
Inside the room, the atmosphere was extremely tense. Lin Qianqian's face was full of pain and resentment, and sweat poured down her face, wetting her messy hair.
She cried out hoarsely, "Ah! It hurts so much! I haven't even had a proper relationship yet, and you're going to have a baby! Ah~ it hurts so much!" Her voice was filled with endless grievances and pain, as if she wanted to vent all the suffering in the world.
The midwife, bent over, stood guard by the bed, her hands steadily supporting the baby. Fine beads of sweat covered her forehead. Her expression was anxious yet she tried to remain calm. She encouraged loudly, "Your Highness, give it your all! Just a little more effort, and the baby will be out soon! We're just one step away, we can't let up!"
Xiaodie stayed by the bedside, tears welling up in her eyes. She gently stroked Lin Qianqian's cheek, her voice trembling with sobs: "Miss, hang in there, just bear with it a little longer, it will pass soon. Xiaodie knows you are in pain, but this child is also looking forward to seeing you soon!"
Lin Qianqian was driven to the brink of collapse by the pain, and she screamed hoarsely, "I, I don't want to give birth anymore, ahhh!" Her eyes were full of despair, and she waved her hands wildly.
The midwife quickly grasped her hand, her tone urgent yet reassuring: "Your Highness, you mustn't say that! Things have come to this point; just grit your teeth and get through it. Think of it, how joyous it will be when the baby is safely delivered! The Prince is waiting outside!"
Just then, Murong Yi's anxious shouts came from outside: "Qianqian, you can do it! I'm waiting for you here, waiting for you and the baby to come out safely! You are my bravest princess, hang in there! My baby and I need you!"
Murong Yi's voice came through the heavy door, carrying an undeniable firmness and trust.
Upon hearing this, Lin Qianqian felt a surge of strength welling up from somewhere. She closed her eyes tightly and roared with all her might, "Ah!" With that roar, she exerted herself forcefully.
A moment later, a clear and loud cry of a baby broke the oppressive atmosphere in the delivery room.
The midwife held the baby steadily in her hands, her face full of joy, her voice trembling slightly with excitement, and shouted to the weak Lin Qianqian, "Your Highness, it's a boy!"
This good news was like a ray of light, but it couldn't dispel Lin Qianqian's exhaustion. Her tense nerves instantly relaxed, her eyes closed, and she fainted.
"Miss!" Upon seeing this, Xiaodie's already clenched heart clenched, her brows furrowed into a deep frown, her eyes filled with tears, and she cried out in a sobbing voice.
She looked anxiously at the midwife, her eyes filled with worry and pleading.
While quickly tidying up, the midwife calmly reassured her, "Don't worry, the princess is just exhausted from childbirth and has fallen asleep. Childbirth takes a lot of energy, a good night's sleep will do the trick, there's nothing to worry about."
Xiaodie listened and reluctantly accepted it, but the worry in her eyes did not disappear. She did not dare to leave her side and stayed close to Lin Qianqian, occasionally reaching out to gently stroke Lin Qianqian's forehead, hoping that she could wake up soon.
The midwife deftly cleaned the newborn, her movements so gentle it was as if she were holding the most precious treasure in the world. She carefully wrapped the baby in a soft swaddle, tied a neat knot, and then gently placed the baby beside Lin Qianqian's bed, thoughtfully tidying up Lin Qianqian's blankets.
Then, the midwife hurried to the delivery room. Before she could even stand still, Murong Yi rushed forward, grabbed the midwife's arms tightly, her expression anxious and her voice full of worry: "How is it? How is the princess? How is the baby?"
The midwife quickly bowed, a beaming smile on her face, and replied respectfully and joyfully, "Your Highness need not worry, mother and child are safe and sound. The princess was too tired and fell asleep, but everything is fine!"
"Mother and child are safe?!" Murong Yi's eyes widened, filled with surprise and disbelief. He subconsciously exchanged a glance with Wuming beside him.
Wuming immediately clasped his hands in a fist and bow, and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Your Highness and Your Highness's Consort!"
The gloom on Murong Yi's face vanished instantly, and he couldn't help but smile. His hands trembled slightly with excitement. He could no longer contain his joy and eagerness, and impatiently lifted the curtain of the delivery room, rushing inside.