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  Chapter 198

  Time flies, August has entered its final chapter, and the Anping Wangfu is bustling with activity as everyone prepares for the birth of the young master.

  Ming Xuan's due date was in early September, but according to convention, this date was only a rough estimate and could not accurately represent the day of birth. Some would be born ahead of time, while others would be delayed. However, with the previous difficult labor of Xue Suo as an example, the entire Anping Wangfu had already entered a state of preparedness. Whether it was Pei Jingxuan or Dan Hong Yanniang, who had returned from studying under Sun Taisheng to take care of Ming Xuan's Xiao Su, they were all extremely tense.

  Even Yuan Hui, who was still hesitant and entangled, agreed to return to the Anping Wangfu because of her concern for this child.

  With such a big fuss, Ming Xuan, who had already mentally prepared for the production, became tense again. She pulled Dr. Sun to ask about her current physical condition, "Is it because there's something wrong with this pregnancy? Otherwise, why would Wang Ye and others be so worried and afraid? Dr. Sun, if there really is a problem, you should tell me directly. I'm not the kind of woman who can't withstand storms. If you inform me in advance, I can also prepare early. Even if it's really life-threatening, at least I'll have time to leave some last words. You're right, aren't you?"

  She asked so sincerely and seriously that it made Sun Taoyi even more unable to cry or laugh.

  "Sun Taiyi couldn't help but shake his head and said, 'The princess's body is well taken care of, the child in her belly is very healthy, and there won't be any problems during childbirth. Don't you trust my judgment? The king is worried and being overly cautious, which makes him appear particularly tense. But Your Highness is clear about your own body's condition. If there really were any issues, could you still hide it from yourself?"

  Xiao Su also chimed in, "The young master's fetal position is very good, and judging by the size of his head, it shouldn't be too big, so the delivery should go very smoothly. Don't worry."

  She said "Don't worry" but her expression and demeanor were all a show of "I'm not very reassured", which made Ming Xuan also feel a bit helpless, but Dr. Sun's words, Ming Xuan was able to accept. Her heart, which had been hanging high, finally came down safely.

  He spoke sincerely with Pei Jingchen, and Pei Jingchen's tense mood as a new father was somewhat alleviated. However, the Anping Wangfu closed its doors to visitors from that day on. Xiaosu followed Mingxuan like a little tail, even sleeping in the outer wing just one door away at night.

  By September 1st, Ming Xuan's belly still had no movement, but the Yongning Marquis' residence sent news that Old Lady Zhu was critically ill.

  "Madam Wang herself came to report the news. When King Lin Nan attacked the imperial palace, Old Madam was not feeling well, but at that time, the situation was tense and everyone in the household was in danger, so she didn't let us bother Master Hou. Later, when the young emperor ascended to the throne, he appointed our family's second miss as the empress dowager and third miss as the noble imperial concubine. It was a great fortune amidst misfortune. She had finally put her mind at ease and her spirit improved again. We all thought she had recovered, but who would have expected..."

  She wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, "Since a few days ago, the old lady has not been well. At first, she was just dizzy and had poor spirits, but later on, even in broad daylight, she would talk nonsense. I only heard her say that Old Master Hou had come to take her away, scaring me into waking her up immediately. Once, her eyelids were all black and blue, and there was white foam at the corner of her mouth. It wasn't until I pinched the acupuncture point on her chest that she came around. After the imperial physician came and examined her, he just shook his head, saying that it was because of her advanced age, and that her time had come to an end. He said that no medicine could save her now, and all we could do was use high-quality ginseng to keep her going for a little while longer. Once the ginseng couldn't hold on any longer either, then that would be it."

  Ming Xuan's eyes involuntarily moistened, and Old Lady Zhu was the greatest and only warmth she had received since coming to Zhou Dynasty for a long time. If it weren't for her grandmother's care, her small shoulders would probably be hard to hold up.

  Apart from other things, at the time of her marriage, if it weren't for her grandmother's efforts, she probably wouldn't have had any choice but to marry Jian'an Marquis Liang Jin. It's not that Liang Jin was a bad person; later events proved that he didn't match the rumors circulating among people - he wasn't a cruel and ruthless man, but rather a humble gentleman. However, it still wasn't a marriage she willingly entered into, nor did it align with her values. She was able to marry Pei Jingzhen thanks to her grandmother's efforts.

  So at this moment, when she heard the news that Madam Zhu was critically ill, she still couldn't help but feel sad and heartbroken.

  Ming Xuan sobbed and asked, "Since grandmother has been ill for so long, why didn't you come to report earlier?"

  "Old Madam isn't always muddle-headed, she has her clear moments every day. She said that the Crown Prince's wife of Qingping had just given birth and was still in confinement, and with you about to give birth soon, she felt that she could hold on for a while longer and didn't want to bother her granddaughters at this time. That's why she wouldn't let anyone spread the news about her poor health, and later the Marquis also said it was for this reason, so they kept it under wraps."

  She sobbed a few times, "But these two days can't be hidden anymore. The imperial physician said that the old lady's time is almost up."

  Ming Xuan's body trembled slightly, and she said to Yan Nian, "Nian go and have someone harness the carriage for me."

  Yan's mother-in-law hesitated, "You're about to give birth at any moment, in my opinion, it's better for you to stay home and rest. I'll go with Dan Hong this time, the old lady is most worried about your current condition, she will definitely understand. If you really go there with a big belly, she might feel even worse."

  Ming Xuan shook her head, "Don't mention that I don't have any feeling in my stomach now, even if it's true, I must see Grandmother's last face. Otherwise, I will be uneasy for the rest of my life. Ayi, don't say anything else, go prepare the carriage. If we arrive early, maybe I can still hear Grandmother talk to me, and then there won't be any more chances!"

  Madam Yan's eyes were brimming with tears, but her footsteps still hesitated.

  At this time, Pei Jingxuan walked in from outside, he gently held Ming Xuan's body and softly said to her, "Chang Geng has sent someone to prepare the carriage, I'll accompany you to see Grandmother for the last time.

  "Dr. Sun is not convenient to travel with us, but Xiao Su and the midwife can follow along the way. If there's any sudden situation, we'll be able to handle it."

  He leaned down and whispered in Ming Xuan's belly, "Baby, be good!"

  It was as if responding to his words, the child in Ming Xuan's abdomen reacted, a small fist hitting the abdominal wall and jumping clearly.

  In the An Tai courtyard, the Crown Prince's wife saw Ming Xuan and his wife come in, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then yielded her position. She said in a low voice, "Grandmother just called Seventh Sister for a long time, and she happened to arrive now. Perhaps the old lady still has something to say to her, hurry over."

  Inside the house, Old Lady Zhu slowly opened her eyes and saw Ming Xuan. She stretched out her hand to touch Ming Xuan's face, and Ming Xuan leaned in, calling out softly, "Grandmother!"

  Perhaps due to the reflection of her past, Old Lady Zhu's mind was extremely clear at this moment. Her voice was weak but very clear as she said, "Xiang sister, this child! I didn't let Nanny Guan know because these days are exactly the time for giving birth. Women giving birth are often in great pain and danger, I've given birth to four children naturally so I know that it's like stepping into the gates of hell. If there's even a slight mistake, one could lose their life! Doesn't Nanny Guan understand? Hasn't even Nanny Shen understood?"

  She struggled to get up and wanted to go find Yan Laolao.

  Ming Xuan hurriedly put down her body, softly said: "Grandma remembered wrong, my due date is still a few days away, now I'm fine, no feeling at all, where can't do anything? Grandma is ill, as a granddaughter, I should come to take care of you, because I was pregnant and lazy, can't even come to see you? Then these years, you have been in vain for me!"

  She forced a smile, "Look at me, I'm quite rosy, so don't think too much."

  Madam Zhu looked at her carefully and also felt relieved. She nodded and said, "Seeing that you're doing well, I can consider a knot in my heart untied. Even if I go underground to see my father, mother, and Rong sister, I can face them with confidence. Xiang sister doesn't know, these past few days, I've always felt like Grandfather is watching me. In the past when I dreamed of him, he was always frowning, but recently every time I saw him, he had a smiling face."

  She also smiled, "I think it's because the difficulties at home in previous years have all passed, and we children are all doing well, so Grandfather feels that I haven't let him down, which is why he came to welcome me personally."

  Ming Xuan heard this and suddenly felt a surge of intense sourness in her nasal cavity, making her want to cry.

  Madam Zhu suddenly composed herself, grasped Ming Xuan's hand and solemnly said, "Xuan sister, if things don't go well, grandmother won't mention that matter again. But now that things are going well, grandmother has one more thing to entrust you with, it's grandmother's last wish, you must promise me."

  Ming Xuan didn't understand but still nodded and said, "Grandma, you said that as long as it's something her granddaughter can do, she'll definitely do it."

  Madam Zhu let out a sigh of relief, and her eyes immediately softened. "Grandma always knew that Xiang was a good child... I knew she would agree with me."

  She paused, her gaze drifting into the distance. "I suppose everyone knows by now that my parents and Rong Jie's death weren't entirely accidental. In fact, our grandmother had suspected something long ago. My uncle and aunt also had their doubts. However, when living in this world, each person has their own difficulties. Being part of a family, sometimes for the sake of the family's interests, some minor details can't be dwelled upon too much."

  Great Uncle is not an unfilial father, if he didn't have fraternal affection, he wouldn't have presented the ancestral iron certificate to ensure Father's safety. But now that things have come to this, even if he suspects and distrusts Father, it can't be undone. As the head of the family, he can only consider the overall situation and plan for the future. So, Xiang sister, don't blame Great Uncle for not helping with Father's affairs, he has his own difficulties!

  Ming Xuan was taken aback for a moment, and Grandma's words meant that Eldest Uncle had actually been in the know all along?

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