Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 571: Someone Wants to Harm Me and My Child?

Chapter 571: Chapter 571: Someone Wants to Harm Me and My Child?

"Suddenly, I only heard the maid say that Wanwan fell in the garden after slipping on water, and the cause has not yet been fully investigated."

"She has miscarried once before due to a fall, she wouldn’t make the same mistake again."

Lou Zixi nodded, he had thought the same, which is why he mentioned investigating the cause.

No one knew better than he how much Sikong Wan cared about the child in her womb.

But now was not the time for investigation, most importantly, Sikong Wan needed to deliver the child safely.

Only when Sikong Wan and the child were both safe could Lou Zixi spare some attention for other matters.

He quickly entered the inner residence, where Divine Doctor Zhai, Divine Doctor Miao, and Senior Brother Cheng were present, along with two midwives.

On one side were Sikong Wan’s parents, Lord Sikong and Madam Sikong.

Madam Sikong, anxious like an ant on a hot pot, hurriedly came over to pay homage to Murong Jiu upon seeing her, the look in her eyes as if she had seen a lifeline.

Sikong Fu’s face also showed a rare look of anxiety.

Murong Jiu stopped their homage and immediately asked:

"Master, uncle, brother, what is the situation with Wanwan now?"

"The head is up, the feet are down, the cervix is open, with signs of blood and amniotic fluid, the situation is not good. We tried to reverse the fetal position just now, but she was in too much pain, and the fetal pulse is weak, I fear there might also be a case of the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck."

Upon hearing this, Murong Jiu’s expression also sank.

But on the way here, she had already thought of a strategy.

"Unless absolutely necessary, we cannot perform a cesarean section, but if the situation really is critical, we only have this one option."

She said to Lou Zixi.

Lou Zixi pursed his lips and nodded, appearing calm, but he had ridden his horse here, not even bothering to tidy his disheveled hair and clothes, revealing how anxious he truly was.

"There is another method, that is to use the Ghost Doctor’s Thirteen Needles."

Both Divine Doctor Zhai and Divine Doctor Miao looked towards her.

Divine Doctor Miao asked in shock, "Your Majesty, have you already mastered the Ghost Doctor’s Thirteen Needles?"

This set of techniques had long been lost.

A while ago, someone dug up bamboo slips from underground, on which were the lost techniques of the Ghost Doctor’s Thirteen Needles, to their ecstatic joy. However, the only downside was that the needle technique was incomplete, with some parts missing. They had researched it for a long time and managed to complete it, but the reason for its loss was naturally because it was extremely difficult.

Moreover, they were not sure if the completed technique was absolutely correct.

They had not learned it, so they could not experiment with the technique.

They hadn’t mastered it, largely because both were old, and the Ghost Doctor’s Thirteen Needles required substantial energy to perform.

"I have learned it, this set of techniques is rumored to bring people back from death. Of course, it isn’t that miraculous, but at least it can strengthen the vitality and improve the fetus’s condition. We can only try it, and once Wanwan’s condition improves, we can try reversing the fetal position again, to deliver the child in one go."

"Then we only have that option now, you must be extremely careful with the needles." Divine Doctor Zhai instructed.

"I will, master."

Murong Jiu turned her head to look at Lou Zixi.

"If even the Ghost Doctor’s Thirteen Needles do not work, we will have to perform a cesarean section, which I will carry out myself. Have people below make all preparations, just in case."

"Alright, I trust Your Majesty, and so does Wanwan."

Murong Jiu picked up her medical kit and opened the door. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

The others did not come in, only Lou Zixi entered immediately after giving instructions.

Because the more people there were, the less air circulated, which was rather undesirable.

The smell of blood was not strong, which was fortunate.

After the fall, the bleeding had been stopped by her master and the others.

The sudden rupture of the amniotic sac also did not continue to leak.

Sikong Wan’s face was pale. As soon as she saw Murong Jiu, she said, "Your Majesty, I beg you, you must save my child. I am willing to have a cesarean section, it doesn’t matter!"

She had heard that the child in her womb was not doing well. She was not afraid of death, but she was terrified that the child she had so difficultly conceived might die in utero.

"Ah Wan! Things have not reached that point! I don’t allow you to be disheartened!"

Lou Zixi stepped forward and took Sikong Wan’s hand, "Her Majesty is here, she will find a way to safely deliver our child. Ah Wan, don’t be anxious or pessimistic, nothing will go wrong, neither you nor the child will come to harm."

Sikong Wan started crying, "It’s all my fault for being careless, just had to walk in the garden, just had to be so careless as to step into a puddle..."

"Stop crying, Wanwan. If you keep crying, the child in your womb will be short of oxygen. Your husband is right, don’t be pessimistic. I am here to help you, together we will safely deliver the child."

"Yes, Ah Wan, stop crying and relax. Her Majesty is going to perform acupuncture on you with the lost art of the Ghost Doctor’s Thirteen Needles, it’s very powerful."

"You must cooperate with me, understand?"

Upon hearing there was still a way, Sikong Wan quickly nodded, "Your Majesty, I am not afraid of the pain. Please proceed."

Murong Jiu smiled, showing a relaxed expression.

This made Sikong Wan relax a great deal as well.

Lou Zixi was brimming with gratitude and kept his anxiety and tension hidden in front of Sikong Wan.

Murong Jiu used high-proof alcohol to sterilize the Silver Needle, then asked Sikong Wan to lie flat and began the acupuncture.

Although it was only thirteen needles, each one required extreme concentration and energy.

By the time all the needles were in place, Sikong Wan found her stomach didn’t hurt so much anymore, and her complexion had regained much of its color, not as pale as paper like before.

Yet, Murong Jiu did not stop to rest.

She first checked the pulses of Sikong Wan and the fetus. As the pulses stabilized, she called for someone to bring over a bowl of chicken soup.

The chicken soup had been prepared in advance. Madam Sikong’s voice came from outside the door, "Your Majesty, should I add some ginseng slices to it?"

"No need, just the chicken soup will do."

Add ginseng slices, for fear that the parturient might not be able to handle the supplement.

The chicken soup was swiftly served.

Lou Zixi took it, first removing the Silver Needle to test it.

It wasn’t strange that he was this cautious even in his own residence, especially since Sikong Wan’s fall had been too suspicious, he had to be careful with everything.

The Silver Needle showed no change.

Just as Lou Zixi was about to blow on the soup to cool it before giving it to Sikong Wan, Murong Jiu’s nose twitched, and she whispered, "Wait!"

"My hand hurts, call my master in here."

Murong Jiu gave Lou Zixi a significant look.

Lou Zixi immediately understood, set down the chicken soup, and went out to call for Divine Doctor Zhai.

Murong Jiu then arranged for the maids and the midwife in the room to leave for other tasks, sending everyone out.

As soon as Divine Doctor Zhai entered, Murong Jiu handed him the chicken soup to smell.

"It’s Saffron! The dosage is not small!"

Divine Doctor Zhai suddenly startled, no wonder everyone in the room had been sent out.

Someone had added Saffron to the chicken soup, but it had been removed and, with the long cooking time, was almost undetectable unless closely smelled.

Saffron acts to invigorate the blood, which is unsuitable for pregnant and postpartum women.

Such a large dose, was the person trying to cause Sikong Wan to hemorrhage to death?

How extremely vicious!

Sikong Wan also showed a look of shock.

"Is there really someone in the house trying to harm me and my child?"