Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Chambermaid

Untitled Part 105

Thinking of the intent behind his actions, and thinking of the indented spot on the bed next to her when she awoke, Xiao Hua's gaze softened, and she couldn't help but wrap her arms around his neck. The two of them kissed.

After a long while, both were out of breath as they separated.

The stomach that was between them suddenly moved. The Jing Prince and Xiao Hua both felt it, and their gazes were drawn to it.

"Hahaha...." Xiao Hua laughed very happily, "The baby seems very happy as well."

The Jing Prince stretched out his hand and placed it on her stomach. His heart filled with a tenderness that he himself was unaware of.

"Doctor Hu said that there are two inside my stomach. How wonderful. If it was a boy and a girl, it would be even better."

"Very good."

After staying a little longer, the Jing Prince remembered the things on hand and said: "This humble prince still has work to do."

Xiao Hua grabbed his hand and was a little reluctant, "Is it that busy?"

The Jing Prince nodded his head. After a pause, he spoke again, "Back after work. Don't wait up."

Seemingly noticing the reluctance in her eyes, he said: "Take care of yourself."

"En."

After the Jing Prince left, Xiao Hua started pondering.

His highness was really busy these days. She didn't know what he was busy with, but felt he wasn't able to catch a break. Of course, Xiao Hua wasn't pondering over what he was busy with, but merely worried about his health.

His meals were taken care of by Eunuch Fu and Nana He so she could only think of something else. Thinking of the Jing Prince's issues with his bones and muscles, Xiao Hua called Ding Xiang and Xiao Xia Zi over.

"Greetings to the madam."

Xiao Xia Zi's gaze was bright whenever he saw Xiao Hua. The future little heir was in the madam's stomach, so who could still say that Xiao Xia Zi was wrong to come to the western pavilion. Didn't they see that even Eunuch Fu treated this place as priority?!
"Xiao Xia Zi, have you done any manual labor in the past?"

Xiao Hua looked at Xiao Xia Zi's delicate figure and was a little worried he wouldn't be able to handle this task.

She knew that there were different types of eunuchs. Some were only responsible for serving people and have never done manual labor. They weren't even as good as some sturdy women. Some people looked delicate, but due to often doing manual labor their stamina was quite good. She herself was an example.

Xiao Xia Zi was shocked. Manual labor? Could madam be planning on having him do manual labor? However, he was still willing to do so as long as it made the madam happy.

He didn't forget how he had gotten to this position. It was all due to catching the madam's eye.

"In the past, Xiao Xia Zi did manual labor in the palace. Only after getting to the Jing Prince Estate was I chosen to serve in the hall."

"Oh, that's good then." Xiao Hua nodded her head. "I want to teach you some massage techniques."

Xiao Xia Zi heard this and was stunned at first before kneeling and performing a few kowtows.

"Thank you for madam's promotion."

Promotion?

Xiao Hua really didn't think that far ahead. She just felt that the Jing Prince needed someone who could massage him. He was tired every day, and having someone massage him would be more comfortable. Those people had been sent away. If she were to arrange someone, she would naturally pick the safest option. Therefore, a eunuch was the most suitable.

However, Xiao Hua didn't say too much and merely said: "Then you have to properly learn in the future."

Ding Xiang spoke on the side: "Madam, you're pregnant. You'll wear yourself out."

Xiao Hua waved her hand, "It's fine. I'll just teach a little every day. Especially since I don't have to personally demonstrate. I can just teach with words." She said to Xiao Xia Zi: "Head over to the medical center in a bit and bring back an acupoints and meridians map. I will teach you from the basics."

Therefore, Xiao Hua had another daily task. That was to teach Xiao Xia Zi the basics of massage.

However, her energy was limited and couldn't teach for too long. Xiao Xia Zi knew this was an opportunity for him and put in a lot of effort.

***

The person Eunuch Fu found was finally delivered to the western pavilion. She was an old woman of over fifty years who was surnamed Xu.

This Matron Xu's ancestor was a doctor. Her household fell into decline with her father's generation. When she was young, she learned some medical skills from her father. Unfortunately, women doctors weren't accepted in society so she developed herself as a midwife.

Midwives, as the name implied, specialized in treating women. They were especially good with matters concerning childbirth and gynecology. Matron Xu's skills were quite good, and she was most proficient in helping deliver babies.

Nowadays, there were many midwives and many doctors. But a midwife who had medical skills was very rare. Therefore, Matron Xu was very popular within rich households.

Since she was someone under their jurisdiction, after Eunuch Fu heard about her he invited her over.

Matron Xu had entered many rich households before, but a place like the Jing Prince Estate was a first for her. When she was first invited, she had thought it was another wealthy household. Only after arriving did she realize this was the Jing Province prince's residence.

Those wealthy households couldn't be compared to the Jing Prince Estate in status. Matron Xu was naturally cautious with her words and actions. She was reverent and respectful, and also full of excitement.

She heard that it was the estate's madam that was expecting, and it was with twins. She volunteered to go take a look at the situation the moment she arrived. She also had a discussion with Nana He who was responsible for the madam's nourishment.

Matron Xu's skills were good, and there was still some arrogance in her heart. Although a midwife wasn't high in status, didn't she still get invited by a prince's estate?

But only after her discussion with Nana He did she realize that just a random old woman inside the estate was already extremely skilled. Furthermore, even with such a skilled person on hand the estate had still searched for someone else for the sake of ensuring the madam's birth was smooth.

This was to say that while Matron Xu was useful, she wasn't indispensable. Furthermore, she could tell from that old eunuch's attitude that if this madam could smoothly deliver the babies, it was naturally wonderful and there would be rewards all around. However, if the slightest issue occurred, than her life would be worth as much as an ant to be stepped on.

Only now did Matron Xu realize that this wasn't a path to heaven, but rather an extremely dangerous situation.

But since she had already come, she could only hope for a smooth delivery. Luckily this Nana He's adjustments were extremely proper. She had examined this madam previously and saw that there were absolutely no problems.

Therefore, she was able to let out a breath in relief. It wasn't like she hadn't delivered twins before. As long as things were adjusted properly, it wasn't anything difficult.

Author's notes:

It was very dangerous for women in ancient times to give birth, and they could only forcibly endure it. Everyone wanted twins, so Xiao Hua will definitely have to suffer a little. Exercising more to improve the baby's condition is a must. Asking for name ideas. This author is useless at coming up with names. If this author chooses the name, it will definitely be called tacky by you guys. One male, one female. Both proper names and nicknames are needed....this author felt that calling them baby Jing and baby Hua was pretty good, but perhaps it's a little inappropriate?