RPAGF Chapter 413 Rumors Spread Throughout the Capital: Chu Ruohan is About to Give Birth
Chapter 413 Rumors Spread Throughout the Capital: Chu Ruohan is About to Give Birth
"Cheng'an, I know I was wrong." Du Ruoling lowered her head, her voice choked with sobs. "I just loved you too much, that's why I lost my mind."
Gu Cheng'an remained silent for a moment before finally speaking: "I will fulfill my responsibilities as a husband. You can rest assured and focus on your pregnancy."
Du Ruoling raised her head, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes: "Then will you stay in the manor?"
"Hmm." Gu Cheng'an responded briefly, "General Shi gave me three days off."
Du Ruoling was overjoyed and quickly stood up: "I'll have the kitchen prepare your favorite dishes right away."
Gu Cheng'an did not stop her, but just stared out the window in a daze.
Meanwhile, rumors about Gu Cheng'an and Chu Ruohan had already quietly spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital.
"Have you heard? Princess Anping caused a huge scene at the military camp yesterday, saying that her husband had improper thoughts about his sister-in-law!"
"Really? Isn't the wife of the General Who Protects the Nation pregnant?"
"Who knows? Everyone's saying that child..."
"Shh, keep your voice down! If this gets out, you'll lose your head!"
The rumors outside grew louder and louder, but they never reached Chu Ruohan's ears.
Chu Ruohan leaned against the soft couch, holding a storybook in her hand, and softly read it to the child in her womb.
Yu Ling stood to the side, carefully tidying up the baby's clothes.
"Madam, do you think this little bib is well made?" Yu Ling held up a delicate little garment, her face full of anticipation.
Chu Ruohan put down her book, took the little bib and examined it closely, a gentle smile appearing on her lips: "Very good, the stitches are fine, it's clearly a work of care."
"Madam, do you think it's a boy or a girl?" Yu Ling asked curiously as she packed her clothes.
Chu Ruohan stroked her high, protruding belly and smiled, "Boy or girl, it doesn't matter, as long as they are healthy."
Just then, Haitang hurriedly walked in from outside, carrying a bowl of freshly cooked ginseng soup.
"Madam, this is a pregnancy-stabilizing soup that Dr. Qian specially instructed me to prepare, saying it will make your delivery smoother."
Chu Ruohan took the soup bowl, blew on it gently, and slowly drank it.
Seeing this, Yu Ling suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Madam, those two midwives seem quite honest to me. It's just that Granny Li who went home twice. I've had someone keep an eye on her."
Chu Ruohan nodded: "Yes, keep a close eye on them."
With her due date just around the corner, Chu Ruohan naturally had to be careful to avoid any accidents.
Childbirth is a life-or-death experience for women, and it cannot be taken lightly.
Night had fallen, and the mansion was quiet. Chu Ruohan had already gone to sleep, while Gu Junze was organizing military affairs in his study, unaware that it was past midnight.
After finishing the last official document, Gu Junze stretched and thought it was time to go back to his room to rest.
He tiptoed into the dormitory and found Chu Ruohan sleeping peacefully, which warmed his heart. He gently lay down beside her, not daring to disturb her sweet dreams.
The night was deep, and everything was unusually quiet.
Suddenly, Chu Ruohan woke up from her dream with a start, and an unusual dampness made her open her eyes abruptly.
She reached down and touched her lower body; it was wet to the touch. A dull pain shot through her abdomen, and her heart tightened; she knew she was about to give birth.
"Junze, Junze!" she called softly, her voice tinged with nervousness.
Gu Junze was in a light sleep, but he immediately woke up when he heard his wife's call and sat up: "Han'er, what's wrong?"
"I think I'm going into labor." Chu Ruohan bit her lip, her forehead already beaded with sweat. "I'm wet down there, and my stomach is starting to hurt."
Gu Junze was stunned when he heard this.
He was usually decisive and ruthless on the battlefield, but he had never been so disoriented as he was now.
"Don't be afraid, I'll go get help right away." He suppressed his inner panic and held Chu Ruohan's hand. "Just bear with it."
He turned and rushed to the door, flung it open, and shouted, "Yuling! Yuling! Madam is about to give birth! Quickly call the midwife and Doctor Qian!"
Hearing the shouts, the maid on night duty outside hurriedly ran to inform the commotion. Yu Ling quickly rushed out from the next room, her hair still somewhat disheveled, clearly having just been startled awake.
"General, how is the lady?" she asked as she hurried into the inner room.
"The water has broken. Go and call the midwife and Doctor Qian, quick!" Gu Junze said urgently.
Yu Ling nodded, immediately turned and ran outside. As she ran, she woke the servants in the mansion: "Madam is about to give birth! Quickly, go and fetch the midwife and Doctor Qian!"
The mansion immediately became lively, with maids and servants getting up to boil water and prepare clean cloths, keeping them extremely busy.
Gu Junze returned to the bedside and saw that Chu Ruohan's forehead was covered in sweat and her face was pale. He felt extremely distressed.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here, the midwife will be here soon."
Chu Ruohan forced a smile: "It's nothing, I'm fine."
At this moment, Haitang also rushed over upon hearing the news. She skillfully wiped the sweat from Chu Ruohan's forehead and said, "Madam, don't worry, let me help you change into some dry clothes first."
Gu Junze stood by, unsure of what to do, and could only hold his wife's hand tightly, offering her strength.
Only Granny Li rushed over, looking flustered and hurriedly straightening her clothes, as if she had just been woken up from her sleep.
"This old servant is late, please forgive me, General!" Granny Li lowered her head and quickly walked to the bedside.
Gu Junze frowned, his voice low and deep: "Where is Granny Zhang?"
"Reporting to the General, Granny Zhang had an upset stomach last night and is still unable to get out of bed," Granny Li said as she prepared the items for the delivery.
Gu Junze's expression darkened, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes. Why did this have to happen now of all times?
But Chu Ruohan's situation is more urgent right now, so he can only suppress his doubts for the time being.
“Old Lady Li,” Gu Junze stared into her eyes, “do you know that if anything happens to the madam and the child, your whole family will be doomed.”
Granny Li trembled, cold sweat beading on her forehead: "This old servant understands, this old servant will do everything in my power to ensure the safety of Madam and her child!"
Another wave of pain washed over Chu Ruohan, and she bit her lower lip tightly to keep herself from crying out.
Seeing this, Gu Junze felt as if his heart was being torn apart. He gently held her hand and said, "Han'er, don't hold back. If you want to scream, just scream."
"I'm fine." Chu Ruohan forced a smile, but her forehead was already covered in sweat.
Granny Li has begun to examine Chu Ruohan's condition.
“General, it is not appropriate for a man to be present during childbirth. Please wait outside,” Granny Li said respectfully.
Gu Junze hesitated for a moment, then looked at Chu Ruohan: "Han'er, I'll wait for you outside. Call me if you need anything."
Chu Ruohan nodded: "Go ahead, don't worry."
Gu Junze reluctantly left the delivery room, but paced back and forth outside the door, anxious and worried.