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  Madam Yan's 50th birthday was on April 16, and Yang Lehong had arranged for many noblewomen from Shengjing City to attend, including Princess Wei and the second lady of the Zhongshun Marquis' estate. Even the princess consort of Prince Ying and several wives of princes were invited. Although scholars' families are known for their integrity, having many distinguished guests at one's doorstep is also a reflection of the host family's status.

  Moreover, her youngest son Yan Qingye was appointed as the head of the Ministry of Justice at such a young age. Although he was only a temporary fifth-grade official, as the emperor's protégé, he received great favor and rapid promotion, with an unlimited future ahead of him. The noblewomen who were invited to come naturally did so because of Yang Lehong's invitation, but if it weren't for Yan Qingye's sake, they might not have had to come. Madame Yan understood these reasons clearly and felt proud of her son.

  The Yan's residence was small, but the scenery in the backyard was quite good, and it had a strong scholarly atmosphere. Being there made one feel elegant and interesting. Those noblewomen might have never seen such a thing before, and they unexpectedly became enthusiastic. The birthday banquet was unusually lively, and even after several days had passed, it was still unforgettable.

  However, the commotion had nothing to do with Ming Xuan, and she did not attend.

  On the fifteenth night, Xue Su had a difficult labor, and the baby's head was too big to come out. The situation was very critical, and she was worried for half the night. Although it eventually turned out well and Xue Su gave birth to an eight-pound boy, both mother and child were safe and sound. But she couldn't sleep anymore, keeping her eyes open until dawn. Thinking that in four or five months, she would also have to go through the most critical moment of ancient women's lives, her heart felt a little flustered.

  In the past, Ming Xuan wasn't afraid of death because she had died once before. Every day she lived in the Zhou Dynasty was a stolen one, and she knew it was someone else's life. She didn't care about life and death as much as others did. Moreover, she always thought that her transmigration was a mistake made by Yan Wang, and if it were discovered and corrected, she would disappear into thin air. But even then, it would only be a return to the original path, for her connection to this world wasn't deep enough, and she had no attachments, so even death would just mean going back to where she was meant to be.

  Now she has the man she loves, a home, and a child with whom she shares blood ties in her womb. He is five months old, occasionally kicking and punching inside her belly, sometimes rolling over, sometimes stirring, and she can feel his presence, even his emotions. She has people who care about her, and she cannot bear to leave them behind; there are also those who care about her, who would be heartbroken if she were to die. Unbeknownst to her, the memories of her past life have gradually faded away. Her ties to this era have grown deeper, and she thinks that she can no longer leave this place behind. She simply cannot bear to part with it.

  Xue Su's experience of giving birth in front of the Ghost Gate had a profound impact on her, and she suddenly realized that the medical technology of this era was backward. If a difficult delivery were to happen to her, she didn't know if she would have the good fortune to turn disaster into blessing.

  He Guide obtained a big fat baby boy weighing eight pounds and was overjoyed, rushing all the way to the Anping Wang Fu to ask Ming Xuan for a name.

  According to Ming Xuan's previous promise, this child was born and can be freed from slavery. In the future, he will be a free man, can read books, take imperial examinations, and if he has talent, he may even become an official. For He Gui and Xue Su, this is indeed a great kindness, and no amount of silver rewards can compare to this favor in terms of importance and attractiveness. Therefore, after discussing it with each other, the couple decided to give Ming Xuan the right to name their hard-won child.

  Ming Xuan's expression was somewhat haggard, and without thinking twice, he said, "Xue Su's life has been precarious, turning disasters into blessings. It would be better to just call him Huajie."

  She wasn't perfunctory or reckless, having experienced two lifetimes, her insight and experience far surpassed others. No one's life would be forever smooth and peaceful, even Han Xiuxiu, who was born with a golden spoon in her mouth, couldn't have everything go as she wished. But if at the lowest point of her life, she could get just a little bit of luck to turn misfortune into fortune, many times it would be enough to reverse the situation.

  But He Gui's face suddenly looked a bit embarrassed, he respected Ming Xuan and gave her the right to name him, which was indeed true. But which father doesn't have some personal feelings about his son's name? He thought that neither he nor Xue Su had read many books, those allusions couldn't be explained, so he hoped that Ming Xuan, who had literary talent, could give his son a elegant and meaningful name, such as Wen Ji or Wen Chi, also good to have something to rely on.

  Who would have thought it was Huajijie, He Huaji, this name sounds strange no matter how you listen to it.

  Pei Jingxun couldn't help but laugh at the sight, and patted He Gui's shoulder, saying, "The princess means that this child has suffered enough hardships before arriving, so everything will go smoothly in the future. Isn't this also a kind of good fortune? Let's call him Little Ji for now. As for his full name..."

  He thought for a moment and said, "As the sage says, 'When you see a worthy person, think of emulating them; when you see an unworthy person, reflect on yourself.' Let's call this child Sī Qí."

  He Siqi was born under the gate of Anping Wangfu, as long as Anping Wang didn't fall, with his parents' status in the master's heart, he would never be humiliated. As long as that child had a self-refining and progressive mind, his future prospects would surely be bright.

  He carefully savored the meaning within, his face solemn and dignified. He bowed deeply to Pei Jingchen and Ming Xuan before hastily taking his leave, returning to Nanyuan to care for his wife and children.

  As soon as He Guixi left, Pei Jingchen gazed at Ming Xuan with a mixture of concern and affection. He gently cupped her face in his hands and said, "Other people's wives, when they're pregnant, all get plump and robust, but my Ah Xuan can't seem to gain any weight. Her cheeks have lost even more flesh, and her bones are almost visible."

  He gently kissed her forehead, then hugged her into his arms. "I know Snow Essence had a difficult delivery and scared me too, to be honest. Although I've heard before that women can lose their lives during childbirth, even my mother was like that, but this is the first time I've seen it with my own eyes. Thinking that in four or five months, I'll have to go through the gate of death again, my heart feels suffocated."

  Xue Su was in a difficult situation, and the midwife from Nanyuan had no solution. In desperation, Xiao Su rushed to the Anping Wangfu in Shengjing under the cover of night to seek help from Ming Xuan. Pei Jingxun heard about the situation and personally went to Sun Taifu's residence, inviting the retired Sun Taifu to go to Nanyuan.

  At that time, there was no standardized obstetrician, and most women gave birth with the help of midwives and experienced mothers. If a difficult delivery occurred, it was often left to fate, as doctors were not available to assist. Many people believed that men should not enter the delivery room, as it would bring bad luck, and since doctors were all men, there was an insurmountable gap between them and women in labor. As a result, if a woman encountered a life-threatening situation during childbirth, she often had no choice but to wait for death.

  An ordinary doctor is already like this, let alone a national treasure doctor?

  Ke Pei Jingxun knew that when Sun Taizhen was young, he had helped the emperor's concubine give birth. At that time, the empress was also in a difficult labor with severe bleeding and had fainted, her breathing weak. The situation was even more critical than Xue Su's, but Sun Taizhen's skilled hands saved both mother and child. Although the imperial son did not survive to adulthood, Sun Taizhen's position at the Imperial Hospital rose rapidly because of this incident.

  Sun Taizhen was getting old, with a kind heart and skillful techniques. He didn't pay much attention to those so-called ominous signs of blood and darkness. When he arrived at the South Garden, he went straight into the delivery room. Later on, Pei Jingxun didn't know what happened. Mei Xuan was waiting for news in the Wang Mansion, so he could only accompany He Gui together, watching as bowl after bowl of bloody water was carried out. He Gui was anxious to the point of tears, and his heart wasn't feeling well either. Fortunately, Snow and her child were safe and sound; otherwise, he would have been even more worried and fearful about Mei Xuan's delivery.

  And after going through this matter, how to ensure the safety of his wife and children to the greatest extent has become the first lesson he puts in his heart.

  Ming Xuan thought for a moment and said, "These two days, I've been thinking that if our children aren't mischievous and the fetal position is correct during production, then an experienced midwife would be enough. But if we're unlucky and encounter a situation like Snow Essence's, relying solely on Dr. Sun's skilled hands isn't practical. How about this: I'll ask the personal maids to see who's willing to go to Dr. Sun's residence to learn about obstetrics. That way, no matter who among us encounters such a situation in the future, there will be more hope."

  Sun Taichang followed Pei Xiang for most of his life, and after Pei Xiang's death, he retired from the Imperial Hospital, claiming to be enjoying his twilight years. In reality, it was also because the Emperor didn't want to see him, and he couldn't stay in the hospital any longer. Due to the Emperor's suspicion, even the nobles who could have summoned him wouldn't dare ask for his help, even if they were ill, and had to avoid him somehow. However, ordinary people couldn't afford to invite him anyway.

  That day, he was willing to lend a hand and save Xue Su and her child. It was Pei Jingchen who invited him, but it was just a matter of courtesy, also because the south suburb was remote, and there were only a few nearby farms, including the Han family's mansion. Even if someone leaked the news, who would believe that the King of Anping would invite Dr. Sun to deliver a child for a concubine? Who could believe that Dr. Sun, a national treasure, would be willing to attend to a servant girl giving birth?

  No one believed it, so the news wouldn't reach the emperor's ears.

  If it were to be known in the future that Ming Xuan was difficult to deal with, and Sun Taiyi came forward to rescue her, this news would not be able to be concealed. The imperial concubines in the palace, as long as the emperor said a word, no one dared to object, and this news was even more difficult to spread out. If it weren't for Pei Jingchen becoming close to Sun Taiyi after Pei Xiang's death, she wouldn't have been able to understand this matter. However, if Anping Wangfei were to encounter such a thing, she would definitely be secretly slandered by others.

  It's better to rely on oneself than others, so Ming Xuan decided to prepare by herself.

  She had asked several close maidservants, and although everyone was willing to help her, in this era there were no women studying medicine, especially no specialized obstetrics. These maidservants had not experienced childbirth before, so they all felt uneasy and bewildered, and for the time being, no one dared to take on this task.

  Xiao Su of Nanjiaozhuang somehow found out about this and came to Mingxuan's presence, recommending herself.

  She said, "My mother was always in poor health when she was alive, and my younger brother had asthma. In these years, although I didn't get sick or have any disasters, it's as if I grew up with a medicine jar by my side. I can recognize ordinary medicinal herbs, but at home we didn't have the money, and some of the ingredients were expensive, so we could only find substitutes that were roughly similar."

  At that time, I was working at the Yu Ge Pavilion, and occasionally had the opportunity to go to the princess's study. There were two medical books inside, and while sweeping, I would occasionally flip through them. Perhaps it was heaven's blessing, but I actually found some similar medicinal materials. Several times, I relied on it to get by. Compared to other sisters, I knew a few more herbs and had some understanding of pharmacology. Princess, this task can be handed over to me!"

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