Doted By The Regent King

Chapter 1688 - 1626: The Lamp Burns Out When the Oil Is Spent

Old Imperial Physician Xu’s gaze almost made Wufu lose her balance. She understood the meaning behind this look in her heart.

Wufu looked towards Madam Zhou, looked at her belly, feeling some sadness.

What should be done?

Purple Jade entered the delivery room with Bai Xiaobai. The two midwives looked up. Seeing another man enter, they were already quite calm about it.

In such a situation, they no longer cared about any taboos. It seemed unlikely that the child would survive, and they only hoped this madam would be safe so they could peacefully leave this mansion and reunite with their families at home.

They came for a generous reward, but who could have known it would be such a tragic situation!

"Xiao Bai, quickly check on my mother." Wufu stepped aside.

Bai Xiaobai had already heard a brief explanation of the situation from Purple Jade. Knowing it was urgent, he didn’t even catch his breath before stepping forward to check the pulse.

"Not good." After switching hands, Bai Xiaobai’s heart sank as he looked at Wufu.

"What’s the worst outcome?" Wufu pulled him aside to ask.

"The oil is exhausted, and the lamp is about to go out."

Wufu’s body shook as she looked towards Madam Zhou.

She was having her forehead wiped with a handkerchief by Purple Jade and being fed ginseng water. Her face was ashen, and with closed eyes, she seemed to have fallen asleep.

"Is there no way?"

"The prolonged labor is severely damaging to the mother’s body. She must deliver the child to have a sliver of a chance at life," Bai Xiaobai said. "I will try acupuncture first to see how it goes."

Wufu nodded.

Bai Xiaobai had everyone leave the room and instructed Purple Jade to undress Madam Zhou. He called Jadeite in and drew a curtain, guiding Jadeite through the curtain as she inserted needles into various acupuncture points on Madam Zhou’s undressed body.

Wufu watched from the side, seeing Madam Zhou, in her faint slumber, sweated from the pain on her forehead. Seeing her still high belly made Wufu’s heart ache indescribably.

The acupuncture session ended quickly. Wufu saw Madam Zhou’s complexion improve somewhat and couldn’t help but feel a glimmer of hope.

Once dressed again, Bai Xiaobai checked the pulse, furrowed his brows, and shook his head at Wufu.

Wufu clenched her fists tightly, her eyes reddening, and bit her lip hard.

After the acupuncture, Madam Zhou opened her eyes and appeared to have regained some spirit. Her gaze rested on Wufu, and she forced a smile: "Wufu."

"Mother, I’m here."

"Has Ah Jiu returned as well?"

Wufu nodded: "He’s just outside."

Madam Zhou smiled faintly and said to Purple Jade and the others, "Help me get dressed and move me to the next room."

"Mother?"

"Listen to me." Madam Zhou struggled to prop herself up, and Nanny Shen and Purple Jade quickly helped her dress.

Wufu watched, feeling a heavy sensation inside her. This was too strange and made her feel uneasy.

Madam Zhou insisted on moving to the next room, otherwise, she would walk by herself. Her face even flushed abnormally with excitement.

Everyone had no choice but to comply. Amidst a flurry of activity, they managed to move Madam Zhou from the delivery room to the adjacent room.

"Go invite Prince Jin over." Madam Zhou lay back against the beautiful chaise and then instructed Purple Jade, "Also, send someone to fetch Old Mr. Meng, and make haste."

Wufu asked, "Mother, what do you want to do?"

Madam Zhou’s actions left everyone with a sense of unease and foreboding.

"Good child, mother knows what she’s doing!" Madam Zhou tugged at her lips, lowering her eyelids. She placed her hands on her belly, masking the sorrow in her eyes.

She felt powerless; if she couldn’t deliver this child, she’d take it with her. Perhaps it was better this way. They could go together, and he wouldn’t be lonely on the road, along with her...

"Mother."

Madam Zhou lifted her head and waved her over: "Good child, come over here."