The Lucky Farmgirl
Chapter 1183 - 1162: Attitude

Chapter 1183: Chapter 1162: Attitude

Old Madam Yue, who had already turned and was about to leave the room, stiffened once more and dashed back like the wind. When she saw the boy lying on the couch with a penis, she was about to burst into tears with an "Ah" when Manbao immediately said, "The baby is easily frightened, so it’s best if Old Madam does not make too loud a noise, lest you scare the child’s soul away."

There was indeed such a belief, and Old Madam Yue immediately suppressed the remaining half of her cry, covering her mouth, but tears kept dripping down relentlessly.

Doctor Tao’s mouth twitched, but his movements were swift. He rapidly checked the child and began to treat him, with Manbao assisting him.

Soon, the child let out a weak cry and gently flailed his arms and legs.

Doctor Tao heaved a sigh of relief, gently wrapped the child up, and said, "The child was just held back for a bit too long, but fortunately, he has a good foundation and will recover with some care."

Manbao let out a sigh of relief as well.

Doctor Tao handed the child to Manbao with instructions, "Now that his breathing has started, it is best to return him to his mother’s side, and all will be well once he learns to nurse. However, be cautious going forward."

Manbao acknowledged.

Old Madam Yue reached out to take the child, but Manbao avoided her hand and, with a finger to her lips, shushed softly and said, "Old Madam, infants are delicate and should not stay outside for long. I will take him back to his mother."

Old Madam Yue: "But..."

Before she could finish speaking, Manbao had already taken the child back to the birthing room.

Fu Wenyun had also cleaned up by this time. She was still stuck with needles, her complexion pale, but her spirit seemed a bit better, with the ashen look on her face faded considerably.

She was resting with her eyes slightly closed and, upon hearing movements, she opened her eyes. Manbao handed the child to her, whispering, "Second Sister Fu, look how beautiful the child is."

It was only then that Nanny Fu remembered to ask, "Miss Man, is it a boy or a girl?"

"A boy."

Nanny Fu let out a big sigh of relief, patting her chest, saying, "Truly blessed by the Heaven Master."

Fu Wenyun also gently touched the child’s cheek, softly saying, "A boy is good, being a girl is too hard."

Manbao felt a bit saddened to hear this but didn’t say anything. She checked the time and thought it was about time, so she reached out and took the needles off Fu Wenyun.

Manbao wrote a prescription for Fu Wenyun and cautioned Qiuyue in a low voice, "Take this prescription for the next couple of days. I will come to check again, and then we can change the medicine."

With mother and son safe, the tension in the Yue family dissipated instantly. Old Madam Yue entered the birthing room, leaning on the maid’s hand. Nanny Fu, who had just been confronting her, bowed and stepped aside. Old Madam Yue even patted her hand to comfort her, saying, "I know you did it for your mistress, a loyal servant. Once she is well, I will ask her to reward you."

She then sat beside Fu Wenyun’s bed, took her hand, and sighed, "As long as mother and child are safe, all is well. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to explain to Dalang."

Fu Wenyun closed her eyes, breathing softly and did not respond.

Old Madam Yue couldn’t help but look at Manbao.

Manbao was tidying up the medicine box, and when she saw her looking over, she said, "Second Sister Fu is too exhausted. She fell into a deep sleep, which is good, as she will recover faster."

Old Madam Yue then smiled and nodded, "That’s good, that’s good."

She took a serious look at Manbao and asked with a smile, "Does the young doctor know my daughter-in-law?"

Manbao glanced at her and said, "I am from Luojiang County. When I was young, I got along very well with Second Sister Fu, and I also know County Magistrate Fu. That’s right, he’s now Marshal Fu, isn’t he?"

"Indeed," Nanny Fu said with a light smile from the side, "When we were coming to the capital, the lord and lady just sent a letter to Madam, informing her that lord has been promoted to marshal. Unfortunately, we were preparing to go to the capital and didn’t have time to return and celebrate."

Old Madam Yue’s body stiffened, and she stood up to escort Manbao out.

Manbao glanced at Qiuyue and Nanny Fu, not intending to stay any longer. She had given all the necessary instructions, so she picked up her medicine chest and left.

Old Madam Yue escorted her to the courtyard, sighing along the way, "This is how it is for women giving birth, one foot already stepping into the gates of death. Countless people in this world cannot pull through. We truly owe a debt of gratitude to the young doctor today..."

Bai Shan was sitting in the courtyard, and upon seeing Manbao come out, he stood up to look at her.

Manbao’s gaze swept across the courtyard and, interrupting Old Madam Yue’s words with curiosity, asked, "Old Madam, where is your son, my brother-in-law?"

Old Madam Yue sighed and said, "He went to school. We just arrived in the capital and found an academy for him. It wouldn’t be right to delay his future."

Manbao did not speak, and even Bai Shan couldn’t help but feel speechless. He stepped forward and took the medicine chest from Manbao’s hand, saying, "Shall we go home?"

Manbao looked toward Old Madam Yue, who immediately smiled and said, "I will have someone escort the young doctor out."

Manbao raised her eyebrows high before she had the chance to speak when Nanny Fu came out of the house with two purses, stuffing them into Manbao’s hand, "Miss Man, we truly owe you and Doctor Tao a great deal today. This is the medical fee for you and Doctor Tao."

Manbao could feel that both purses were equally heavy. She smiled and took only one, saying, "I will pass this on to Doctor Tao on behalf of Second Sister Fu. Doctor Tao truly exerted himself today. I don’t need mine. Let Second Sister Fu rest well; I will come to visit her again tomorrow."

Nanny Fu surprisingly did not insist and took back one of the purses, "Yes, I will escort Miss Man out."

Manbao’s gaze swept over Old Madam Yue then suddenly said with a smile, "Good, in a moment, you must sincerely apologize to Doctor Tao. In all of Luojiang, aside from the imperial physicians in the palace, Doctor Tao ranks within the top three for pediatric care. The child’s condition is not very good, and we will need to seek him out many more times in the future."

Nanny Fu repeatedly agreed.

Old Madam Yue’s face changed immediately, and she turned her head to the nanny beside her, "Quickly, go get a red envelope. We’ve offended Doctor Tao just now and must properly apologize..."

In the end, Doctor Tao and Manbao were respectfully escorted out by Old Madam Yue’s people. The crowd that had gathered outside the Yue residence stepped back a good distance, but they had not dispersed yet.

Old Madam Yue seemed to have realized the importance of Doctor Tao and finally offered a carriage to send Doctor Tao back.

Although Doctor Tao was cautious and careful, he did not have to humble himself before just anyone, and the Yue family was not so influential in his eyes.

Therefore, he did not mind the Yue family’s servants lingering, shaking his head at Manbao as he said, "Today almost cost me half my life. Fortunately, Young Master Bai managed the situation well; otherwise, I would’ve had them thrown out."

Manbao said with a laugh, "Second Sister Fu is very well-mannered and reasonable. Once she recovers, I’ll have her offer you tea as an apology."

"That’s enough, that’s enough, just drinking a cup of your tea will do. But about the medicines we came with this time..."

Manbao said with a smile, "I’ll have Jishi Hall prepare a detailed account and send it over for the Yue family to settle."

Nanny Fu immediately nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, we will settle the account; of course we should."