The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 1144 - 1138: Why is She Here?

Chapter 1144: Chapter 1138: Why is She Here?

Gu Youyou sensed something was wrong—her water broke first, unlike Miss Du’s case.

She said urgently, "No, I’m one of those who has a fast labor; there’s no time, help me to the couch quickly."

At this moment, how could Miss Du, tired as she might be, manage to sleep? She busily struggled to sit up in bed to watch Gu Youyou.

The contractions started quickly, the pain coming at a very fast frequency. She hadn’t guessed wrong; she was indeed the type to give birth quickly.

Cuiya, holding the baby, at a loss whether to turn left or right, said, "What do we do now? Should I help?"

Miss Du said, "Put the baby on the bed, and hurry to boil some hot water."

No outsiders were allowed in this yard; they had to deal with it by themselves.

Xiang Chun urgently said, "I... I’m going to notify the Eldest Prince."

Gu Youyou stopped him, saying, "There’s no time, bring me the ginseng soup."

Besides, Miss Du was still here. How could they let him in?

Although, Gu Youyou actually really hoped he would be by her side, holding his hand as she gave birth.

Because Miss Du was giving birth, everything had been well prepared, so there was no need to panic like at the beginning.

The ginseng soup had been stewed and kept warm on the small stove.

Gu Youyou drank a bowl and began to give birth with all her effort.

Soon, the baby’s cries could be heard, loud and clear, which made Cuiya feel envious.

Why was Gu Youyou able to give birth so quickly, seemingly effortlessly, whereas her own mistress had been in labor for a whole day and night, nearly dying from the pain?

Even the crying was louder than that of her mistress’s young master.

"Is it a boy or a girl?" Xiang Chun hurried to take a look.

Searcy, with a smile on her face, stepped aside to block Xiang Chun and brought the baby to Gu Youyou, saying, "What are you, a maid, peeking at? Let Youyou see first."

She asked, "Would you be disappointed if it’s a daughter?"

With minimal strength, Gu Youyou replied, "Stop blabbering, just let me see."

"You haven’t answered my question yet?" Searcy insisted.

Gu Youyou rolled her eyes and said, "To me, it’s all the same, I don’t favor sons over daughters."

Xiang Chun, getting increasingly anxious, said, "You may not favor sons, but others do. Hurry and tell us, it has to be a little Prince."

If one were to be hopeful, indeed having a son would be more beneficial for them—not to mention making the Empress spit blood with rage would be worth it. However, since it was her own child, when Searcy asked if she would regret having a daughter, her natural answer was no.

"How boring!" Searcy lifted the baby to show Gu Youyou the gender, saying, "Here, having a son just to infuriate Jin Zijin’s stepmother."

Gu Youyou took the baby and said, "It’s silly; whether I have a son or daughter, I can infuriate her. After all, King Jin can’t have children himself, haha..."

Gu Youyou teased malevolently, indeed it turned out to be a son!

Xiang Chun was finally assured and ran out excitedly to announce the good news.

But she had only just stepped outside when she returned, her face as pale as death and panic-stricken.

Searcy had just finished wrapping the baby and was putting it beside Gu Youyou when she turned and saw Xiang Chun’s expression, asking anxiously, "What’s wrong? I sent you to inform the Eldest Prince. Why do you look as if you’ve seen a ghost?"

Immediately after, an imperious female voice sounded at the door.

"How dare you lowly slave not kneel upon seeing this Palace?"

Gu Youyou, startled, quickly propped herself up to look towards the outer chamber.

The Empress, in her gold and red phoenix robe, had already approached the entrance, her eyes angrily glaring at Gu Youyou.