Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Chapter 133: There’s One More (2/2)
“Master, Madam’s condition is not good. With the child’s feet down, it is a difficult birth. Master, do you choose to save the adult or the child?” the midwife sought Han Yu’s opinion with a tremble, feeling cold all over under Han Yu’s icy gaze, knowing there was no easy way out.
“Master, we cannot delay in Madam’s condition; a decision must be quickly made, or both Madam and child could be in danger.”
“Save the adult,” Han Yu said without a moment’s hesitation. It was a decision he had made long ago. Even if two children hadn’t already been born, he would have chosen to save the adult first.
With Han Yu’s command, the midwife had a plan of action.
Su Wenyue, already drained of strength, panicked upon hearing Han Yu’s decision to save the adult, “No, I have to save the child; we must save the child.” After saying this, the midwife looked to Han Yu uncertainly, not knowing whose order to follow.
Seeing the midwife like this, Su Wenyue, summoning energy from nowhere, grabbed Han Yu’s hand, “Husband, that is our child. I’ve carried her for eight months, watching her grow bit by bit in my stomach; I can’t just abandon her like this. I must save this child.”
With a plea in her voice, Han Yu did not waver, firmly insisting that the midwife ensure Su Wenyue’s safety. As for the child, if it couldn’t be saved, then it must be sacrificed.
If this were any other matter, Han Yu’s firm stand would mean Su Wenyue would give up, but this was her own child. Recalling an old method she had heard about, an experienced old woman knew a massage technique that could correct the position of the fetus.
Desperate, Su Wenyue shared the method, knowing that the experienced midwives her mother had found for her should have this craftsmanship.
Indeed, Su Wenyue was not mistaken; both midwives knew the technique. However, it was risky, and the pregnant woman would suffer immense pain. They did not believe that the coddled miss of the Su Mansion will be able to bear such suffering. If anything goes wrong, not only might the child be lost, but the adult could also be endangered, which is why they did not initially suggest this method.
After Su Wenyue mentioned this method, the midwives were surprised she knew of it. Doctor Lin knew as well, but he shared the midwives’ opinion that Su Wenyue could not withstand such agony. Doctor Lin, more familiar with Su Wenyue than the midwives, likewise felt the method was unfeasible.
“Doctor Lin, is the technique feasible?” Han Yu asked after hearing Su Wenyue mention a method, feeling somewhat relieved since it involved their own child. If there were a way to save the child without endangering the adult, he was naturally willing to try it, but he needed the reassurance of the doctor and midwives.
“Well, there is such a technique, but it requires enduring immense pain. I fear the Madam might not withstand it, and it could worsen the situation,” Doctor Lin said cautiously, and the midwives nodded in agreement.
Seeing Han Yu’s expression change upon hearing the doctor’s words, Su Wenyue became anxious, afraid that Han Yu would still refuse.
“Husband, I can endure. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have suggested this method. You have to believe me. Since there is a way to save our child, we have to try it, no matter what, or else I will never be at peace in this lifetime.”
Han Yu was indeed hesitant. He was afraid his wife would be in danger, yet she seemed very determined. If he did not agree, his wife would not overcome this obstacle in her heart. Moreover, what they would be forsaking was not an object, but a child.