Chapter 417: Chapter 239

The family banquet at the Zhao’s had few people but was very warm.

After dining, they drank tea and digested, all while listening to the elder’s arrangements.

“Our family’s arrangements will be like this, the eldest will take care of the Hundred Herbs Hall,” Zhao Chengxun said, “you must shoulder this responsibility.”

Two-thirds of the earnings would be public, and one-third would be his.

More work, more gain, everything was divided very clearly.

Chun Nuan thought, indeed, every family has its arrangements.

Such clarity was rather nice.

“Second child, pay attention to two things on your trip to the Capital,” Zhao Chengxun instructed, “First, take care of your health. Studying hard is a good thing, but you also need to rest. Without good health, you can’t accomplish anything.”

Chun Nuan internally nodded in agreement with this idea.

As a doctor, she had seen too many injuries; if your body isn’t fit, what can you do?

Even eating and walking would be difficult.

The upcoming exam… that was especially testing on one’s physical health!

“I heard someone say that the upcoming exam can strip you of a layer of skin,” Mrs. Zhao, Mrs. Zhou, added hastily, “For this trip, the cooking couple Sister-in-law Zhang and her husband will accompany him.”

The man was responsible for driving the carriage, while Sister-in-law Zhang specialized in making soup.

“When you arrive in the Capital, first rent a courtyard to settle in, and then we’ll discuss the rest.”

It’s not impossible to invest in property in the Capital, but it depends on whether the second child can pass the examination.

After passing, whether he stays in the Capital or is assigned elsewhere is also important. Where the second child goes, so will the property investment.

“Awen and A Wu, the brothers, will go too.”

Awen is an Attendant Student, and A Wu knows some martial arts.

Chun Nuan thought that the logistical support was quite well arranged.

This is truly the whole family’s effort to support him.

“The third one…”

Seeing Zhao Minghua lost in thought, Zhao Chengxun directly called him out.

“Dad, if you have something to instruct, I’m listening.”

Zhao Minghua immediately perked up. There are times when you can joke, and times when you can’t be careless.

Especially during meetings to discuss significant family issues, he dared not be negligent.

“Your most important task now is to take care of your wife. After she gives birth, find a proper job and don’t be aimless all day. You’re going to be a father…”

Alright, alright, does this mean I’m utterly useless?

Zhao Minghua glanced at Chun Nuan, and Chun Nuan immediately lowered her head.

It doesn’t matter; she didn’t mind, after all.

This man is playing the fool while secretly capable, even fooling his family, which is quite a feat.

“I understand, Dad.”

He had already decided that after Chun Nuan gave birth, he would go to the Capital, where his talents awaited.

“You’re the one who worries me the most.”

The son before him seemed obedient, but still…

“Alright, alright, hubby, the child is young. When he becomes a father, he will understand responsibility.”

Mrs. Zhou hurriedly defended him.

She wasn’t just pampering her son; she thought one shouldn’t reprimand their child in public, even during a family banquet, since Chun Nuan was there.

If her son was being disapproved of, wouldn’t her daughter-in-law feel uncomfortable knowing?

The old man was just adding to his daughter-in-law’s frustration.

Zhao Chengxun caught his wife’s eye and swallowed his words.

Chun Nuan… this pair of parents was quite adorable.

Suddenly, Chun Nuan felt a tightness in her belly, and then…

“Bai Zhi…” A warm flow came out, dripping to the floor. Chun Nuan knew her water had broken.

“Young Mistress…” Bai Zhi followed Chun Nuan’s gaze and exclaimed, “Young Mistress, what’s wrong with you?”

This girl had never experienced this before.

“What’s wrong?”

Mrs. Zhou noticed something was amiss and looked over, “Oh my, it’s time for the baby! Quickly, bring the midwife to the courtyard, and call the doctor…”

“This place is overflowing with doctors.” Zhao Chengxun thought his wife became more disorganized the more anxious she got. The old master, he, and their eldest son were all doctors. The Hundred Herbs Hall had three generations of mainstays here. How many doctors in Changzhou could compare?

Still, she felt lacking in doctors?

“Well, I’m just anxious.” Mrs. Zhou patted her son, who stood there stunned, and said, “Don’t just stand there, carry Nuannuan back to your courtyard, to the room prepared for childbirth…”

“Ah, oh, okay!”

Zhao Minghua was genuinely shocked by his mother’s words, “It’s time for the baby.”

Is the baby about to be born?

What should he do?

He ran, carrying Chun Nuan back to his courtyard.

He placed her on the bed, holding Chun Nuan’s hand tightly.

“Does it hurt a lot?”

Zhao Minghua suddenly felt a bit scared. Doctor Chen had told him before that childbirth was a terrifying ordeal: a child racing towards life, a mother risking death, with a chance to drink chicken soup or face King Yan. Right now, he only had one thought: could the birth be postponed?

“It’s alright.”

Chun Nuan saw his panicked expression and knew he was scared.

Someone usually so carefree was now at a loss, making Chun Nuan both annoyed and amused, yet somewhat touched.

No matter how others judged him, she knew he was truly wonderful.

“If it hurts, you can pinch or bite me, okay?”

“You go out.” His mother, Mrs. Zhou, directly grabbed his collar, “Wife in labor, what is a man doing here disrupting things? Out.”

“Mom, I want to see Nuannuan give birth.”

“Get out.” Mrs. Zhou couldn’t help but laugh, “Listen to yourself! No matter how much you joke around usually, I don’t care, but don’t disrupt things now. Don’t affect the midwife’s work; that’s not love, it’s harming Nuannuan.”

“Mom…”

“Get out.”

Mrs. Zhou felt that as a mother, she had no authority left; he wouldn’t listen to her words.

“You should go out first. I’m really fine.”

Chun Nuan knew it wasn’t time yet; her pain wasn’t that intense.

“Really?”

“Really, nothing to worry about. You go out first. The child and I will be fine.”

“Alright, I’ll wait outside for you; call me if something happens.”

“Ah, nothing’s going to happen!” Mrs. Zhou quickly spat three times, “Out of the mouths of babes come innocents, out of the mouths of babes come innocents, nothing will happen.”

Chun Nuan…and he’s about to become a father, yet still says such things?

But honestly, childbirth was something she’d never gone through herself either.

She’d seen it often, but it was her first time, so she felt a bit uncertain.

“Bai Zhi, bring me the two bottles of medicine I mentioned.”

“Yes, Young Mistress.”

Chun Nuan also needed to prepare her own pills and instructed Bai Zhi on how to administer them.

“If anything happens, be sure to wake me and give me the medicine. Don’t let me drift asleep, understand?”

“Young Mistress, nothing will happen; I will stay by your side.”

Bai Zhi felt a surge of anxiety.

Chun Nuan…there’s no other way, she couldn’t deliver her own baby.

Normally, she’d be the one saving lives, but now, handing her life over to someone else left her uneasy too.

“By the way, has anyone informed my mother and them?”

For her delivery, she’s more at ease with her maternal family present.

“Don’t worry, Nuannuan, I’ve already sent someone to invite the ladies of the Xiao family,” Mrs. Zhou said, “You don’t have to worry; the Bodhisattva will bless you with safety.”

“Okay, thank you, Mom.”

Mrs. Zhou, her mother-in-law, was quite heartwarming, and Chun Nuan was very grateful for her arrangements.

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