Chapter 522: Chapter 337:

In the Zhao Mansion hall, Mrs. Zhou patiently accompanied the matron sent by the Prince Chu Mansion.

“Please understand, madam. My second daughter-in-law gave birth without a midwife, and Nuannuan can only stay by her side.”

Mrs. Zhou couldn’t understand; she was speaking clearly, but why wasn’t this person comprehending?

What about the Prince Chu Mansion? Their lives are precious, but the life of her daughter-in-law isn’t?

Qiu Yan is not only Nuannuan’s second sister-in-law but also her close friend since childhood.

Most importantly, their family really didn’t hire a midwife. How could they let Nuannuan abandon Qiu Yan to deliver for that Commandery Princess?

Besides, that Commandery Princess has already hired the two best midwives in the Capital, and also Nuannuan’s apprentice Zhong Xiuxiu, which should be quite reassuring.

What else?

Do they insist that Nuannuan must go?

When Nuannuan wasn’t in the Capital, couldn’t the children of these noble women be born?

“My prince has said that, no matter what, Mr. Xiao must be invited to the Grandmaster Mansion. If anything happens to the Commandery Princess, neither of us can bear the responsibility.”

“The Commandery Princess is blessed and naturally won’t have anything wrong.” Mrs. Zhou swore countless times in her heart, she was truly growing more and more irritated by these so-called nobles in the Capital.

They were merely lucky to be born well, and they expect the world to revolve around them, treating others’ lives like they are worthless.

People from Shu City have a naturally spicy temper, not willing to heed this nonsense.

As for the matron’s remarks about serious consequences and even threatening that the Zhao family is merely a Champion Scholar, it was infuriating.

She was dealing with the madam just to prevent informing Chun Nuan.

Nuannuan must deliver for Yan’er, and Nuannuan must ensure the safety of Yan’er and her child first.

Everything else can be dealt with later.

Mrs. Zhou was protective. Don’t even think she doesn’t understand that the royal aristocracy means more than anything; she just believes she must protect her daughter-in-law.

If she can’t protect her own daughter-in-law, what use is there for her as a mother-in-law?

Face difficulties as they come, and overcome obstacles as needed; if Zhao Minglang’s position is stripped, so be it, they can always return to Shu City to farm!

After another half hour, a servant came to report.

“Congratulations, madam. The lady has given birth to a son, mother and child are safe.”

“That’s good.”

Mrs. Zhou let out a huge sigh of relief: “Everyone, take your rewards, each five taels of silver, ten taels for Tingyu Pavilion, everyone work sincerely and serve well, I will not shortchange anyone.”

“Thank you madam for the reward.”

Thrilled beyond measure, wishing their own lady could birth a big healthy boy every year!

In the Zhao Mansion, servants are few, and everyone works diligently. In times of celebration, the master’s rewards are truly generous, worth two months’ wages.

Orders were quickly sent out, the master is joyful, everyone rejoices together.

“Now Mr. Xiao should go to the Grandmaster Mansion, right?”

“I’ll go take a look.”

That still depends on whether the family’s youngest daughter-in-law has the spirit.

Mrs. Zhou watched Chun Nuan feeling Qiu Yan’s pulse.

“Nuannuan, how is Yan’er?”

“Mother, second sister-in-law is doing well. She’s a bit tired, let her sleep first, and after waking, have her drink a bowl of the medicinal soup I’ve prescribed, then take other soups, remember, avoid any overly nourishing substances right now.”

“Yes, I understand.” Mrs. Zhou said: “Nuannuan, I might have offended someone…”

She then explained the situation of the Prince Chu Mansion sending the matron to invite her.

“I think that with only you here for Yan’er, it’s impossible to just abandon her, right?”

“Yes, Mother, you’re absolutely right and you did the right thing.”

Chun Nuan was not afraid at all that Prince Chu might throw a fit.

The current Holy Emperor is young and discerning, having Panpan, the little lucky star, even if the Royal Princess wanted to create trouble, it’s impossible.

“What about the Grandmaster Mansion?”

“I’ll go respond to the madam.”

Much to Mrs. Zhou’s surprise: the younger daughter-in-law was even more assertive than herself.

“Sorry, madam, I never go out for consultations to check anyone’s pulse.”

“You’re lying, you have checked and delivered for poor people, we all know.”

“That was a field teaching for Chunshan Women’s Medical College.” Chun Nuan said: “Of course, if your Commandery Princess is willing to be surrounded and pointed at during childbirth, I wouldn’t mind bringing along a group of female students from the college to observe.”

“Boldness, that’s a Royal Princess, how dare you disrespect her as a mere commoner?”

“Yes, the Royal Princess indeed shouldn’t be observed and scrutinized, so Madam, please go back, I won’t go.”

“You…” The matron never expected to wait so long only to receive such a reply, aware that failing to invite Chun Nuan to the Grandmaster Mansion would result in a severe punishment, possibly even death, she was terrified.

Suddenly, the matron knelt down with a thud, desperately pleading for Chun Nuan to go.

“I cannot compromise my principles because of you,” Chun Nuan said: “Most people in the Capital are either wealthy or noble. Today a prince, tomorrow could be the Left Minister or Right Minister, and in such a case, my life would be completely disrupted, unable to focus on research and teaching. I would fail the Empress Dowager’s trust.”

Regardless of who you present from the Royal Family, I have only one ultimate card, presenting the Empress Dowager, who can prevail over her?

“Mr. Xiao, you know, my prince has quite a temper…”

A great temper, intensified by the Princess Consort Chu suddenly falling seriously ill, making his temper even more volatile.

Thinking of possibly being beaten upon returning, the matron dared not return home.

“Madam, just speak the truth,”

What is there to fear?

She too had a fiery temper.

Back in Shu City, she never indulged anyone, and returning to the Capital, she wouldn’t be swayed.

After sending off the matron, Mrs. Zhou was also somewhat worried.

“Nuannuan, really, nothing will happen, right?”

Well, she felt if anything went wrong, it would come at her directly: “If imprisoned or beheaded, let it be me. I just want to protect my daughter-in-law, let Chu blame me.”

“Mother, it’s not that serious,” Chun Nuan said: “After returning to the Capital, I have always adhered to this principle, never going out for consultations.”

Unless a decree comes from the palace, no exceptions.

“I heard the Grandmaster Mansion invited two matrons and also your college’s girl named Zhong Xiuxiu, Nuannuan, what do you think?”

“That should completely solve the problem.” Chun Nuan said: “Zhong Xiuxiu is a very smart girl, dedicated and hardworking, with good medical skills.”

If Zhong Xiuxiu cannot resolve it, then it means the Commandery Princess is truly destined that way.

“Nuannuan, your Women’s Medical College is well done, well done.”

In the Capital, women no longer solely trust midwives during childbirth. With their assistance, women’s childbirth is safer in the future.

“Yes, I’m preparing to enroll the second batch of students,” Chun Nuan said: “However, the noble ladies in the Capital aren’t quite suitable, and even among poor families, few girls learn well, truly good apprentices are hard to find.”

Especially talented ones like Panpan are extremely rare.

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