I insist

Chapter 374: A Minor Incident During Labor

"No, I want to go home. If the Emperor wants to see me, I'll say I have something to do at home. If the Emperor is angry, then I'll be punished when I arrive."

At this moment, Ming Taicheng certainly couldn't stop Song Miqiu, so he quickly made way for her.

"Go home first, we'll talk about the Emperor later."

But this is no longer something that Song Miqiu can solve simply by going home.

Song Miqiu turned to look at Ming Taicheng, "No, you have to come back with me, otherwise my daughter-in-law will have no one to deliver her baby."

In this urgent situation, Song Miqiu had no time to think and grabbed Ming Taicheng, ready to leave the palace together.

They were stopped by the young eunuch.

"Imperial Physician Ming Taicheng, you can't go back with Song Miqiu."

Song Miqiu's voice became hoarse with anxiety.

Her eyes were red as she looked at the young eunuch. "Why?"

The eunuch had no choice but to say, "The Empress Dowager just gave an order to send Imperial Physician Ming Taicheng to take her pulse."

Fearing that Song Miqiu might misunderstand, since the simultaneous occurrence of these two events was too coincidental.

"I heard it from the maid on the way here. I guess the person who will deliver the message to Imperial Physician Ming Taicheng will be here soon."

Just as these words were spoken, another eunuch arrived at Ming Taicheng's gate.

"You are the imperial physician, Ming Taicheng?"

"Let's go, the Empress Dowager wants you to take her pulse."

Seeing that Song Miqiu was so anxious that tears were about to come out, Ming Taicheng suddenly remembered someone.

Now, he's the only one who can help Song Miqiu.

Ming Taicheng said to the eunuch who came to deliver the message, "Give me half an incense stick's time."

The little eunuch was completely unmoved by Ming Taicheng's act. After listening to him, he arrogantly shouted without giving him a chance to explain.

"Who do you think you are? The Empress Dowager is honoring you by calling you that."

Time was of the essence, and Ming Taicheng realized that the eunuch would not make an exception, so he had no choice but to leave first.

Under the watchful eyes of the three, Ming Taicheng walked towards the Imperial Hospital.

The little eunuch chased after them, shouting.

"Aren't you afraid of the Empress Dowager's wrath? You'll lose your head."

The eunuch was no match for Ming Taicheng's pace, and soon he returned.

"If Ming Taicheng won't come, then you go and take the Empress Dowager's pulse. Anyway, I've given the Empress Dowager the order to take away an imperial physician."

Seeing that Ming Taicheng had not returned, the little eunuch was about to take him to the Empress Dowager's side again, while Tian Yumei at home was waiting to give birth.

Song Miqiu was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Fortunately, Ming Taicheng returned a few minutes later, followed by someone.

Song Miqiu had never seen this person before.

After Ming Taicheng arrived, he introduced the doctor to Song Miqiu, saying, "This is Doctor Ma. He is experienced in childbirth and you can trust him. Let him go back with you."

Song Miqiu then had a glimmer of hope.

Doctor Ma showed no malice upon meeting Song Miqiu.

“I have been friends with Ming Taicheng for many years. Since he asked for this favor, I must help him.”

After saying that, he glanced at Ming Taicheng, then turned to Song Miqiu and said...

"Let's go quickly, the delivery is imminent and we can't afford to waste a single second."

And so Song Miqiu led Doctor Ma home.

Only after seeing Song Miqiu's departing figure did Ming Taicheng finally feel relieved.

Only then did she respond to the little eunuch.

"Let's go. Didn't you say the Empress Dowager wanted to summon me to take her pulse? If you delay, you'll lose your head."

The little eunuch was stunned by what she said and hadn't even reacted before Ming Taicheng had already set off, so he could only slink behind her.

Song Miqiu hurried home and arrived just before Tian Yumei was about to give birth.

Upon seeing Song Miqiu's arrival, Qiu Tianlei rushed over as if he had seen a savior.

"Mother, please save Tian Yumei! You must save her!"

Song Miqiu didn't have time to answer Qiu Tianlei, so she pushed him aside to make way for Doctor Ma.

"Dr. Ma, please."

Fearing that Qiu Tianlei might be uneasy because he was a stranger, she explained to him again.

“This is a trustworthy friend of Ming Taicheng, so let’s entrust Yu Mei to him.”

However, when Dr. Ma entered the delivery room, he found that Tian Yumei had lost most of her energy and spirit.

The situation is now beyond Dr. Ma's control.

Dr. Ma remembered what Ming Taicheng had said and was still willing to give it a try.

Upon arriving at the delivery room, the first thing to do was to comfort Tian Yumei and encourage her to cooperate as much as possible.

However, after half an incense stick's worth of effort, there was still no progress, and Doctor Ma was sweating with anxiety.

At this moment, Tian Yumei suddenly started bleeding heavily. Given her current physical condition and the heavy bleeding, both the child and the mother might not survive.

Seeing the dire situation, Dr. Ma stepped forward to explain to Song Miqiu, so that the family could prepare themselves mentally.

Unable to bear it any longer, Qiu Tianlei collapsed to the ground upon hearing this.

Song Miqiu calmed herself down and tried to think of a solution.

Only then did Song Miqiu think of the system. He slapped his head in frustration, regretting that he hadn't thought of it sooner.

In this way, Tian Yumei wouldn't have to suffer so much.

He sneaked out of the room when no one was looking and took out the antidote from the system.

Only then did he return to the house, go to the delivery room, and hand the antidote to Doctor Ma.

Just as Song Miqiu was about to leave, Tian Yumei called out to her with all her might.

"mother."

Song Miqiu's feet seemed to move on their own as he came to Tian Yumei's side.

Looking at Tian Yumei's pale lips, he gently stroked her brow.

"The child is alright, Mom is here. Just hang in there a little longer, the mountain will be over soon."

But just now, Tian Yumei had overheard what Dr. Ma said to Song Miqiu outside.

"Mother, you must save the child."

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, mixing with her face so well that it was impossible to tell whether they were sweat or tears.

Song Miqiu felt heartbroken. "Silly child, don't think too much. You and your child will be safe and sound."

Hearing her mother comfort her like this only strengthened Tian Yumei's resolve, and she held onto Song Miqiu's hand tightly, refusing to let go.

“I heard everything. It doesn’t matter if I live or die, you must save the child.”

Seeing that she couldn't get through to him no matter what she tried, Song Miqiu couldn't hold back any longer and raised her voice considerably.

"What do you mean, 'children or adults'? Can you really bear to leave your child with Qiu Tianlei? Can you really just leave him like this?"

“If you can’t make it work, then divorce Qiu Tianlei. I will always support you. But don’t say anything as foolish as ‘sacrificing the child for the adults’ again. I’ll be the first to disagree.”

After hearing Song Miqiu's words, Tian Yumei mustered her courage, as if a force was supporting her.

After taking the antidote, the massive bleeding stopped, and everything went smoothly from then on.

Soon after, the sound of a baby crying could be heard from the delivery room.

Qiu Tianlei and Song Miqiu, who were outside the door, finally breathed a sigh of relief and leaned against the door, breathing heavily.

"Thank God we finally made it through."

At this moment, Dr. Ma came out of the delivery room, holding her newborn baby in her arms.

Looking at the sleeping child in her arms, Song Miqiu's heart almost melted.

Seeing the happy family, Dr. Ma then handed the child over to Song Miqiu.