Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 539: Wu Mi Gives Birth

At the moment Chen Mo and Geng Songfu were discussing the southern and northern examination papers.

Sun Meng hurriedly approached from outside, saying urgently, "Marquis, the first lady is about to give birth."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo’s expression froze slightly, his heart stirred, and without saying a word to Geng Songfu about leaving, he jogged outside. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Both Wu Mi and Han Anniang were diagnosed with pregnancy early last May.

This suggests that they conceived in April, and calculating the time, it’s indeed the time for childbirth now.

Returning to the mansion, Chen Mo tossed the reins to a servant and hurriedly ran towards the backyard.

At this moment, outside Wu Mi’s room in the backyard, a crowd of maids and midwives were standing by, ready for action, while the responsible midwives had all entered the room to assist Wu Mi in childbirth.

Chen Mo quickly approached Xia Zhiqing, who was waiting outside, and asked, "Zhiqing, how is Mi’Er inside?"

Upon hearing the urgency in his voice, Xia Zhiqing quickly reassured him, saying, "The midwives have already gone in, several of them, helping with the childbirth together. There’s no need to worry, husband, Ms. Mi is a doctor herself, and she’s had no shortage of nourishing soups during her pregnancy, everything will be fine."

Yet, Chen Mo still felt anxious in his heart.

Great Song didn’t have cesarean sections, and although Wu Mi was a Martial Artist, she was still of lower grade, so childbirth was like crossing a hell’s gate for her.

"There’s nothing to worry about, husband, nothing will happen, the midwives helping with the delivery are experienced and assisted Zhiqing in giving birth smoothly." Han Anniang, with her large belly, came over supported by Yi Shiyin.

Chen Mo hurriedly stepped forward to assist, remarking with a hint of surprise, "You’re also due any time now, why not rest properly instead of coming here."

"Ms. An’niang insisted on coming to check it out, no amount of persuasion could change her mind." Yi Shiyin also said.

"Erlang, Xiaolu, I’m fine, I’m aware of my own body’s condition," said Han Anniang.

Chen Mo was anxious about the situation inside the house, and seeing An Niang say this, he didn’t say anything further, but continued waiting anxiously outside.

Nobody knew how much time had passed.

"Ah..."

Accompanied by the cry of a newborn, Chen Mo, who had been pacing outside, felt a weight lift off his heart, and as the maid emerged from the room, he hurriedly asked: "How is it?"

The maid smiled, "Master, mother and child are safe, it’s a son."

Upon hearing this, both Xia Zhiqing and Xia Zhining had slight changes in their expressions, simultaneously feeling relieved, this finally put an end to thoughts that should not exist.

Indeed, Xia Zhiqing had entertained the thought of Wu Mi having a daughter so that Nu’Er, being a boy, would have a better life.

She knew she shouldn’t have such thoughts, but as a mother, she always considered all aspects for her child.

Han Anniang felt similarly about this.

Chen Mo did not know the thoughts of the women, and instead asked quickly, "Is Mi’Er alright?"

As he spoke, Chen Mo continued, "I will go and see her."

Saying this, he directly entered the birthing room.

Inside, the maids had already tidied everything up, leaving no trace of dirt, and the room was filled with a faint scent of blood and steam.

At this moment, Wu Mi lay quietly on the bed, her hair loose, face slightly pale, looking radiant and holy under the lights in the room, with a layer of sweat beading on her forehead, which the maids quickly wiped with a handkerchief.

Her eyes were glued to the midwives not far away who were cleaning the newborn; from now on, she too would have her own child.

A smile appeared on her face.

Suddenly, feeling something, she looked up to see a tall figure approaching, delighted, "Husband, why have you come?"

This birthing room was considered an ill-omened place.

In conversations with Xiao Yunxi, Wu Mi had heard that Prince Huai lost interest in her after entering the birthing room.

Chen Mo walked over, held Wu Mi’s delicate hand tightly, and squatted down, placing her hand on his cheek and speaking warmly: "Mi’Er, you’ve worked hard, I’ve come to see you."

Wu Mi nodded slightly, at which point the baby had been cleaned, wrapped in a small blanket, and brought over by a midwife. She softly laughed: "Husband, come look at our child."

Chen Mo took the child from the midwife; typically newborns aren’t considered pretty, but the child before him was indeed beautiful. He laughed: "Mi’Er, this child resembles you."

Speaking, he placed the child next to Wu Mi.

Wu Mi gazed intently at the child, softly saying: "He resembles my husband."

Speaking, she hesitated for a while before saying, "Husband, may I choose a name for the child?"

"Of course you can, you’re the child’s mother, there’s no need to ask me," replied Chen Mo.

"This child is so beautiful, Jia, meaning beauty, and also has the virtue of goodness, why not name him Chen Jia," Wu Mi said.

Chen Mo was terrible at naming, and since he had agreed with Wu Mi’s suggestion, he wouldn’t think further and said, "Alright, Chen Jia it is."

Wu Mi’s expression was gentle, looking at the baby beside her, she smiled: "Jia’Er, my Jia’Er."

The crying Chen Jia seemed to sense his mother’s call or found the name appealing, as his cries ceased abruptly.

Seeing this, Wu Mi’s smile grew even more radiant.

Chen Mo turned to the midwives and busy maids, smiling: "Everyone will be rewarded, and the mansion’s servants shall receive triple their monthly wage."

The midwives and maids rejoiced and quickly expressed their gratitude.

After finishing matters here, Chen Mo left Duke An’s Mansion to find Geng Songfu once more.

Chen Cultivator was also there, the two were discussing something.

Seeing Chen Mo arrive, both showed surprise, Geng Songfu asked, "Duke An, is everything alright?"

Chen Mo chuckled lightly, "Mother and child are safe."

"A son?" Geng Songfu also smiled, saying, "That’s wonderful."

To be honest, Geng Songfu had worried Wu Mi might have a daughter.

Given that Chen Mo already had many women in his life, if Wu Mi bore a daughter, and if other women also bore sons, there would be disputes for succession in the future.

"Enemies driven away, lost territories recovered, now with the reinstatement of the imperial examination, and Duke An blessed with a son, it’s truly divine protection and good fortune." Chen Cultivator laughed.

Chen Mo nodded, then asked, "What were the two of you discussing just now?"

"The official was discussing the examination questions with Duke Chen." Geng Songfu said.

"Oh, tell me about it." Chen Mo took the seat of honor.

Chen Cultivator said, "Since there’s a difference in the examination papers between north and south, the official believes the northern papers could be relatively easier than the southern papers. Thus, the questions could focus on Duke An’s resistance against the Jin Xia Barbarians and the recovery of lost territories."

On hearing this, Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "That’s acceptable, but it shouldn’t be overly weighted. More focus should be on how to govern counties, restore livelihoods, and select people based on virtue and talent."

Chen Mo’s goal was to select officials to aid him in governing the north.