My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 468: Strike Face to Face

Chapter 468: Chapter 468: Strike Face to Face

If the original plan had been followed, she would not have needed to take this medicine.

While the medicine would not harm the child and could ensure a smooth birth, it would slow her recovery, necessitating a longer convalescence.

However, Chu Nanli did not want to risk any accidents.

She did not trust Ye Yunting, thus she had to make preparations in advance.

Yanyan had already sterilized the inside and outside of the room with strong alcohol as previously arranged, then brought hot water over to Chu Nanli.

"Mistress, how do you feel? If it really hurts too much, just bite me," said Yanyan, worriedly.

Seeing Chu Nanli’s sweat-covered forehead, her concern deepened.

She wished she could bear Chu Nanli’s pain herself.

All she could do was take a clean handkerchief and gently wipe the cold sweat off Chu Nanli’s forehead and talk to her in an attempt to distract her from the pain.

"It’s just labor pains now; I can bear it. You don’t need to worry so much," Chu Nanli said, trying to reassure her despite the pain that had her breaking out in cold sweats and clutching the bedclothes so tightly her fingertips were turning white.

Fortunately, the Fetal Protection Pill she had taken earlier had started to work. Although her physical pain was intense, her consciousness was still clear, and she would not faint from the pain.

Soon, Ye Yi had quickly brought the two midwives that had been arranged beforehand.

The two midwives, jostled throughout the journey, were trembling before Ye Yunting.

Ye Yunting frowned at the two women, unimpressed with their demeanor.

But, given the urgency, he gestured for them to go in and help Chu Nanli deliver the baby.

Clearly, these two midwives did not know of Chu Nanli’s status, and even their understanding of Ye Yunting was vague.

Just the formidable presence emanating from Ye Yunting was enough to strike fear into their hearts.

"What would a little girl like you know, go on, get out of the way," one of the midwives said as she entered, taking the things from Yanyan and shooing her aside.

Just this action alone caused Chu Nanli’s opinion of the two women to sour.

According to her plan, she had not intended to call for midwives at the time of her delivery.

Even though these midwives were experienced and had seen many women give birth, they carried with them many negative habits that conflicted with Chu Nanli’s beliefs.

But under the current circumstances, she had no choice.

However, this did not mean Chu Nanli would let the midwives have their way.

Her gaze sharpened as she looked at the one who had just spoken, "Put that down!"

The two midwives were unaware of Chu Nanli’s identity, but judging from experience, they clearly had some misconception.

They thought that because Chu Nanli was giving birth in a secluded courtyard in the capital suburbs, she might just be someone’s mistress hidden from public view.

At this moment, however, the aura emanating from Chu Nanli’s made them subconsciously comply.

The other midwife was evidently more astute.

She chuckled nervously trying to smooth things over, "We were just worried that this young girl would not serve you well, so we thought we’d lend a hand. If you’re not pleased, we’ll just do what’s required."

"I possess a set of massage and acupressure techniques, handed down from our ancestors, that can help the baby to be born smoothly. How about I try it on you now?"

Without waiting for Chu Nanli’s refusal, the midwife already placed her hands on her stomach.

She appeared to be massaging and kneading Chu Nanli, but in reality, she was exerting force secretly, attempting to turn the direction of the child in Chu Nanli’s belly.

Indeed, during childbirth, there are such methods to help with a smooth delivery. If someone asked afterwards, she could claim that it was due to Chu Nanli’s own improper fetal position that complications arose.

If she had succeeded, Chu Nanli’s child would likely have died in a difficult birth!

Chu Nanli was incredibly sensitive and had detected something was off with the old woman the moment she laid her hands on her.

She immediately grabbed the old woman’s wrist and, taking advantage of the situation, pressed an acupoint on her wrist, causing her to feel numbness spreading throughout half of her body instantly.

"Yanyan!"

While instructing Yanyan, Chu Nanli took out some medicinal powder and scattered it directly at the two midwives.

"Tie them up first!"

She didn’t know if both midwives had ill intentions, but for now, she had to let Yanyan take control of these two unstable elements.

At that moment, her labor pains had reached their peak, and the baby in her stomach was eager to come out.

With the help of the Fetal Protection Pill, the entire process went smoothly, but Chu Nanli still nearly lost her life.

Only after hearing the baby’s cries did Chu Nanli breathe a sigh of relief; however, she didn’t dare allow herself to faint just then.

"My lady, look, it’s a little master!"

Yanyan had already wrapped the child in swaddling clothes and gently placed him beside her.

The child had cried only twice when he was first born and now had quieted down, looking around with big, round, curious eyes at everything.

Though Chu Nanli was aware he couldn’t see much yet, she still gazed at him for quite a while before placing the swaddle beside her.

At that time, the house had been tidied up, and Ye Yunting was finally able to come in and see how Chu Nanli was doing.

"Is, is this our child?"

Ye Yunting looked at the tiny bundle in the swaddling clothes, feeling an indescribable emotion suddenly welling up within him.

As he was about to reach out to hold the child, Chu Nanli slapped his hand away.

"Shouldn’t you explain why you sent these two midwives with malicious intent?"

Chu Nanli had no intention of letting him touch her child and directly confronted Ye Yunting with an accusation.

If she hadn’t known a bit of medicine, today she might indeed have suffered from a difficult birth due to that old woman!

"How could I possibly want to harm you?"

Ye Yunting, now more than ever, just wanted her back by his side.

He knew the methods he had used weren’t the most honorable, but as long as the outcome was good, he didn’t mind the process.

Now, Chu Nanli’s questioning made him feel embarrassed and, additionally, a bit angered.

Chu Nanli pointed directly at the two old women: "Then how do you explain these two?"

She didn’t hold back, revealing the old woman’s secretive plot in its entirety.

Had she not realized the old woman’s sinister intentions at that moment, something terrible might have happened.

In fact, for Ye Yunting now, the child was secondary; Chu Nanli was what mattered most.

Upon learning what the midwife had done, and that Chu Nanli herself had nearly died, the color drained from Ye Yunting’s face instantly.