Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Two: Passed Out (2/2)
“I’ve seen every part of you, why would I be afraid to see this? I’ll stay with you; it will make you feel more at ease,” he assured her.
“No, when you watch me, I’m too embarrassed to cry out in pain, which may hinder the childbirth. Rest assured, I will be fine, please go out, I really can’t hold back any longer,” she insisted.
Only then did Han Yu reluctantly leave. As he reached the doorway, he heard Su Wenyue’s screams, and his legs nearly gave out. With much effort, he managed not to lose composure, though his expression grew colder and his gaze fixed firmly on the door.
The Su family men, seeing Han Yu in this state, would have thought him weak if it hadn’t been their close relative inside. Instead, they found his deep concern for Su Wenyue comforting and reassuring. The three men, who had been worried earlier, now comforted Han Yu.
“Son-in-law, don’t worry. Lady Yue has always been fortunate; she will deliver the child safely,” they assured him.
“That’s right, brother-in-law, you don’t need to worry so much. You rushed here without even having lunch. I’ll have the servants prepare something for you. Eat first before you come back,” Su Hengyi patted Han Yu’s shoulder.
Han Yu forced a smile, though he couldn’t really muster one. Though he didn’t feel like talking, he couldn’t just ignore his father-in-law and his eldest brother-in-law.
“Thank you, Father-in-law, and big brother for your concern, but I’m not hungry right now, and I can’t eat. Let’s wait for Lady Yue to deliver the baby first,” said Han Yu before he refocused his gaze on the door, silently standing there. Soon he saw the midwife come out and quickly approached her.
“How is Lady Yue, is she about to give birth?”
“Master, Madam has only dilated two fingers; it’s not so soon. The contractions have passed for now. This civilian woman is going to check if everything needed is prepared. A woman’s labor can last a day or two. Please be patient, Master,” the midwife said with a hint of fear facing Han Yu. After speaking, she went off toward the kitchen to check on things, even though Madam Su had prepared everything, she still needed to make sure nothing was overlooked, especially since this was a twin pregnancy, requiring more preparations.
Another experienced midwife from the city had also arrived. She was the most renowned in Xinye County for delivering babies. With it being Su Wenyue’s first birth, and she was carrying twins, one midwife wasn’t enough. Madam Su, worried for her daughter’s premature labor, had called for several, but only these two could make it at this time.
Since Su Wenyue’s situation was delicate, Doctor Lin couldn’t assist with the birth and had to instruct the two midwives. They discussed among themselves and were prepared. They heard Su Wenyue cry out in pain inside and hurried back in.
An hour had passed, and Han Yu still stood motionless. Master Su had instructed for a stool to be brought, but Han Yu continued to stand as cries from within grew even more agonizing.
Han Yu shuddered with each cry. His daughter-in-law hated pain; she would always whine even during intimate moments. It must have been extremely painful for her to cry like this. As he watched basin after basin of blood carried out, his expression became even colder, with a chilling aura enveloping him.
Su Wenyue had experienced the agony of childbirth before and was mentally prepared. Despite this, the pain was almost unbearable. Perhaps due to the oxytocin, it was several times worse than regular labor. Had she not been determined to endure it for the sake of her children, Su Wenyue felt she might have collapsed. Now, she could only bite down on her teeth; she was dilated four fingers, it should be almost time.
While those inside suffered, those outside were far from comfortable. As time dragged on, the Su family men grew increasingly worried, especially Han Yu who became visibly restless. The persistent screams had not ceased, and then suddenly, an unsettling silence fell.
“What exactly is happening inside? Send someone to check; why is there no sound?” Master Su said tensely. Being the head of the family, he couldn’t go in himself, so he sent a servant girl to investigate, but before she reached the door, someone hurried out looking panicked, calling for Doctor Lin.
“Doctor Lin, please come quickly to see Madam. She has fainted. We must find a way to revive her quickly; otherwise, the child in her stomach might get distressed, and Madam might be in great danger,” they urged.