The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

Since she had passed May, she had moved back to the small building, because you can’t give birth at your parental home. The midwife had also been found early and was now staying in the small building, recommended by Mu’s Clinic. They said it was arranged by Mu Shaoling before he left, which filled her with gratitude.

The midwife said twins are usually born early and seldom reach full term, giving birth at seven and a half to eight months is quite common.

Now she was already over seven months along, and it would be eight months in just a few days; she estimated the time was near.

Yet, the closer the due date approached, the more oppressed she felt. She was certain she had prenatal depression, but found it very hard to adjust.

"I don’t know when Brother An will be back, and it’s already May," she mumbled every day, wondering when Ye Zi’an would return. "That bastard, wait until he comes back and see if I don’t take care of him."

Ms. Wang couldn’t help but laugh and cry at her words, "Didn’t you calculate yesterday that the examination results wouldn’t be out until April and that he still had to wait for a posting? How could he return so soon?"

"Did I say that yesterday?" Yang Chuxia asked in confusion. How could she not remember?

"Wasn’t it you who said it?" Ms. Wang shook her head.

"Mom, why haven’t I given birth yet?" Yang Chuxia began to feel anxious again. "Here in Funan, the heat starts early. If I don’t give birth this month, by next month I’ll have to be confined in July. It will be so hot, not being able to bathe or wash my hair, I’ll end up smelling bad."

"What’s the rush?" Ms. Wang replied irritably. "Is giving birth something to be rushed? When it’s time, you’ll naturally give birth."

Seeing that she was sweating after walking for a while, she quickly made her rest. Then she brought out the small clothes, "These were made by Little Fourth Aunt for the child. I think the stitches are quite good."

"She made these?" Yang Chuxia took them in surprise, examining them. The clothing was made of fine cotton with tiny, neat stitches, and there were two lively bunnies embroidered on it. "Honestly, Little Fourth Aunt’s handiwork is really good."

"Of course it is. I hear she’s teaching Dongxue needlework these days, managing to infuriate your fourth aunt. Despite that, your fourth uncle insists on Dongxue learning from her." Ms. Wang continued, "She’s only been here a month, and your fourth uncle’s home is already changed inside and out. I think your fourth aunt is not going to have an easy time in the future."

"Mom, don’t underestimate her. She’s very cunning, and even though her tricks aren’t always effective, every now and then she causes trouble enough to give Ms. Hong a headache. The fourth branch of the family will surely have its share of excitement in the future," Yang Chuxia scoffed and added, "I actually hope Ms. Hong comes up with something to keep her under control, so we have fewer troubles later on."

Ms. Wang sighed, "After all, it depends on your fourth uncle. Currently, he’s not siding with your fourth aunt, so no matter how much she schemes, it’s useless."

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Perhaps it was a mother’s intuition or the child also wanting to see the world soon; during the day, Yang Chuxia felt nothing amiss, but come evening, her stomach started to ache periodically.

"Mingcui, my stomach hurts, go quickly and call the midwife!"

Mingcui and Ming Liu were always sleeping in the outer room, just in case she needed water or something to eat at night.

When Mingcui heard her speak, she threw on her clothes and hurried outside, running and shouting. In no time, everyone in the house was awakened by the commotion, including the midwife and the medicine woman, who both got up and came over.

Upon seeing the midwife, Yang Chuxia hastily inquired, "Grandma Lin, my stomach hurts, am I about to give birth?"

Grandma Lin quickly came forward to check and then said, "Madam, you are indeed about to give birth, but it’s still early; the cervix hasn’t opened yet. Madam, you’ll need to endure the pain and save your strength."