TSWRLM -Chapter 39 Sister-in-Law is About to Give Birth

Madam Wang walked out of the Xiao residence, her face pale with anxiety.

Master Liu could only turn to Wei Lingze: “Miss Chun Xi has Madam Xiao and Lord Shen backing her. There’s nothing we can do. My son’s life is still uncertain. I beg you, Young Master, find a way to save him!”

Master Liu knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face.

Over the years, he had been busy with business. Liu Fengyuan was his only son. He had thought that helping the Wei family’s eldest son would advance the family business, but instead, he had put his own son at risk—it was a disastrous trade-off.

The emperor’s deadline for resolving the case was approaching, and the family tomb had also encountered trouble. Wei Lingze, though annoyed by the news, was too preoccupied to free Chun Xi from the Xiao residence.

He only said to Master Liu with a calm face: “She is just a young woman. She wouldn’t dare commit murder. Once she marries into the Liu family, she will naturally reveal your son’s whereabouts.”

“But she’s hiding in the Xiao residence. I can’t just go snatch her,” Master Liu protested.

“She’s about to give birth, isn’t she? Don’t you know how to make use of that?”

Wei Lingze’s tone darkened, and his handsome, noble face took on a sinister edge. Master Liu’s eyes twitched.

Childbirth is inherently dangerous; if something were done secretly, it could end in a double tragedy.

Seeing Master Liu hesitate, Wei Lingze’s voice grew colder: “What’s the matter—afraid?”

Master Liu shivered and quickly replied: “Rest assured, Young Master, I will handle this matter properly.”

Once they decided to trick and abduct Chun Xi, there was no turning back.

After Master Liu finished speaking, he rose to take his leave. As he reached the door, Wei Lingze added: “Don’t come to me again. I don’t want to hear nonsense—just results.”

That afternoon, Master Liu arrived at the Cao residence with a group of men, all imposing and aggressive, demanding explanations.

Madam Wang tried to tell them to go find Chun Xi at the Xiao residence themselves, but Master Liu ignored her. After a few words of argument, his men began smashing things.

Terrified, Madam Wang screamed. Cao Wu dragged his injured leg and fought back, while Madam Qian watched, heart pounding. Her fear caused her water to break prematurely.

“Oh no! She’s bleeding!”

Aunt Li, hiding by the wall and peeking at the chaos, shouted.

Master Liu ordered his men to stop and glared coldly at Madam Wang: “You have three days to let your daughter go to the Liu family to apologize herself. If not, next time it won’t just be breaking things!”

Master Liu left with his men. Cao Wu rushed to Madam Qian’s side. Seeing her skirt soaked with blood, it was as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her, her blood seeming to chill.

“Wife, are you alright? I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have fought with them.”

Madam Qian gripped Cao Wu’s arm tightly, her face pale.

“My stomach hurts so badly… I’m so scared.”

“Don’t be afraid, I’m here,” Cao Wu repeated over and over, but he didn’t know what else to do.

Madam Wang slapped him on the head: “What are you standing there for? Your wife is giving birth! Hurry and fetch a midwife!”

Yes, yes, fetch the midwife!

Cao Wu limped off to get the midwife. Madam Wang helped Madam Qian back inside, comforting her briefly, then lit a fire to heat water and prepare sweetened brown sugar water.

Soon the midwife arrived, along with Aunt Li and a few neighbors who lived nearby to assist.

Hearing Madam Qian’s cries of pain, Madam Wang’s temples throbbed. Thinking of Master Liu’s words, she gritted her teeth and made her way to the Xiao residence again.

Madam Wang didn’t go inside; she only sent a message through the gatekeeper. Soon, Chun Xi appeared.

“She’s not full-term. How could your sister-in-law go into labor now?”

Chun Xi’s expression was grim. She suspected Madam Wang had done something.

Madam Wang’s suspicion and anger flared at Chun Xi’s gaze. She grabbed Chun Xi’s arm and lowered her voice, scolding: “How dare you ask? If you hadn’t been restless, why would the Liu family come to our house and cause trouble? And why would your sister-in-law be in danger? If anything happens to her or the child, you’ll be the criminal of the Cao family!”

“The money came from Mother. How could I be the criminal? And Mother knew the Liu family wouldn’t relent, so why didn’t she let Sister-in-law return to her family to hide?”

Chun Xi’s eyes were clear, as if she could see everything.

Madam Wang averted her gaze, feeling guilty.

She indeed had selfish motives.

After Cao Wu discovered that she had drugged Chun Xi and sent her to Young Master Liu, they had had a huge argument. He hadn’t spoken to her for days. If anything happened to Madam Qian or the child, she could pin it all on Chun Xi. Cao Wu and Madam Qian would resent Chun Xi, keeping mother and son united in anger.

To get home quickly, Chun Xi rented a carriage, went to Huichuntang to hire a doctor, and bought a piece of old ginseng.

Huichuntang was the largest medical hall in Hanjing. Doctors charged a high fee, and old ginseng cost over ten taels of silver. Madam Wang winced at the expense:

“There’s already a midwife. Sister-in-law is usually healthy. She should be fine.”

After Madam Qian gave birth, that money could buy a lot of supplements. Chun Xi feared Madam Wang would be too stingy and endanger her sister-in-law.

She didn’t respond, instructing the driver to speed home.

By the time they arrived, Madam Qian hadn’t yet delivered, though her cries had weakened.

Chun Xi carried the old ginseng and moved to enter. Madam Wang stopped her: “You’re not married yet. Why are you going into the delivery room?”

“If Mother won’t let me see Sister-in-law, then why send me back in a rush?”

Chun Xi’s gaze was icy, carrying the authority of a senior. Madam Wang shivered and let go.

The room reeked of blood. Chun Xi placed slices of ginseng in Madam Qian’s mouth and comforted her: “This is a hundred-year-old ginseng. It will give you strength. I also hired a doctor from Huichuntang. Don’t be afraid, both you and the child will be safe.”

The doctor from Huichuntang was renowned for skill, and the century-old ginseng was precious.

Chun Xi’s calm reassured Madam Qian. Following the midwife’s guidance, after two more hours in the deep night, the newborn’s cries finally rang out.

“It’s born! A big, healthy boy!”

Aunt Li came out to announce the news. Cao Wu, crying uncontrollably, grabbed her: “Auntie, my wife… is she okay?”

“She’s fine. Both mother and child are safe. She’s just exhausted and asleep. But why is your child crying louder?”

Cao Wu couldn’t stop crying. Madam Wang took the baby from the midwife, smiling from ear to ear.

She had a grandson.

Although the baby was premature, he weighed over six jin and cried loudly—a healthy child.

The yard, previously wrecked from the chaos, was now filled with joy over the new life.

Chun Xi gave a few coins to Aunt Li, thanking her for helping as she had over the years.

“Neighbors helping each other after all these years—this is expected. No need for such heavy thanks,” Aunt Li said, though she honestly tucked the silver into her bosom.

Chun Xi, having learned what happened with the Liu family, eyes flashing coldly, said softly to Aunt Li: “Please have Brother Dashan send a message to my sister-in-law’s family, saying that my sister-in-law was beaten by my eldest brother, and Mother prevented him from calling the doctor.”

Aunt Li was shocked: “Your sister-in-law’s family isn’t easy to provoke. If you say that, won’t they bring a whole crowd to crush your home?”

Chun Xi smiled sweetly: “Exactly. Let them come—it’s all the better that way.”