Although the situation in the capital was tense, it was not a big deal. At most, with the appearance of the second prince, the factional competition among the princes began. If it were other princes, they would not be able to compete with the eldest prince, after all, the power of the Ren family was too great. But the prince from the Shen family was different, after all, he had the relationship with Queen Yuan.
However, because of this incident, Du Ke also returned to Beijing, and the Royal Grain Franchise Plan sent a few more people over.
At this moment, Du Ke and Master Du were playing chess. It looked like they were playing chess, but in fact they were analyzing the current situation.
Master Du: "What do you think about this matter?"
Du Ke said: "It doesn't matter what I think. I won't survive the end anyway. So, father, don't worry about it."
Master Du couldn't help laughing: "That's true." They are older than the emperor, so the fight for the crown prince is really none of their business. Basically, even if they are gone, the emperor will still be there. As long as the emperor is still there, they will be staunch royalists, so they won't see who will become the crown prince in the future. However: "The emperor gave the second prince a title with great fanfare this time, and it seems that he values the second prince very much. The emperor has a deep affection for Empress Yuan, and if this is true, it is not good news for the eldest prince."
Du Ke: "The capital has been quiet for a short while, but now it's going to be busy again. It's better for Qin Fang to hide in Yunxiang County, so he won't be implicated when the capital is in action."
Master Du: "That may not be the case. He has a cure. It depends on how the emperor arranges him. If he is transferred to the capital, where do you think he will be assigned? By the end of next year, his three-year term will be up. By then, with his achievements, he will definitely be transferred to the capital, unless the emperor has other arrangements."
Yes, local officials are transferred every three years, unlike officials like them in Beijing. From March last year to the end of next year, Qin Fang's term of office will be completed in three years. Thinking of this, Du Ke frowned. If Qin Fang was transferred to the capital, which position would be suitable for him
Master Du: "Have you thought of it?"
Du Ke: "Qin Fang is now a fifth-rank general of Wude. If he is moved, he will definitely be transferred to the capital with his achievements. If he is transferred, he can only be the command camp of the suburban area of Beijing or the Wucheng Bingma Division. Otherwise, he will be transferred up. Among the generals in the capital, there are only those with ranks from the fourth rank and above who have real power... He can go to the Ministry of War or the Imperial Palace. The emperor trusts Qin Fang, seemingly more than a teacher like me."
Mr. Du said: "I said, this Qin Fang is a lucky man." And no one would dislike a lucky man.
Duco did not respond.
No matter what the situation in the capital is, it will not extend to Yunxiang County for the time being.
The people in the general's mansion were very nervous recently because their wives were about to give birth. From servants to masters, no one was not nervous. Many people were grateful for the Qin family's kindness and hoped that Yang Haiyan would give birth to a son this time. To be honest, even Aunt Lian hoped so.
No matter how generous a family is to their daughters, they still hope that the first child is a boy. This is a deep-rooted idea of the ancients, and no one can change it. There are not many people like Qin Fang who think about having a daughter every day. In fact, Qin Fang is not worried about sons and daughters. Anyway, he has four brothers. Even if he doesn't have a son, he still has younger brothers. So in this case, Qin Fang especially wants to have a daughter.
Qin's mother didn't go to the Huangliang Factory these days. The factory affairs were handed over to Qin's father. Qin's mother stayed at home every day in case she was not there when her daughter-in-law gave birth. She was also worried that her daughter-in-law would have an accident. Speaking of Qin's mother, even Qin Fang didn't go to the military camp these days. He was also worried that he would not be there when his daughter-in-law gave birth. He wanted to be the first person to see his daughter. He also hoped that he would be the first person his daughter saw when she opened her eyes.
But Qin Fang didn't know, how could a newborn baby open his eyes and look at people
Yang Haiyan was pregnant at night. After dinner that day, the couple went out for a walk as usual. While walking, Yang Haiyan suddenly felt a stomachache. She gasped and said, "Qin Fang... Qin Fang, I'm about to give birth." She would only call Qin Fang's name when she was nervous or angry. She usually called him husband.
Qin Fang picked her up and said nervously, "Everyone, quickly call the midwife and Miss Li, the lady is about to give birth." The midwife had already been invited and had been living in the general's mansion for the past few days. However, the midwife did not know medical skills, so Yang Haiyan also invited Miss Li to help. Not only Miss Li, but also Doctor Li would be waiting outside the house.
After Qin Fang carried Yang Haiyan into the house, he put her down, and the midwife and Miss Li arrived. They had invited the best midwife in the county, and they had invited two of them, just in case something unexpected happened.
When Miss Li and the midwife came to the yard, Qin Fang said, "Hurry up and come over." Not only did the midwife and Miss Li come over, but also the Qin family members arrived one after another.
The midwife and Miss Li came into the house. Miss Li felt Yang Haiyan's pulse while the midwife checked her condition. Then the midwife said, "General, Madam hasn't given birth yet. She needs a while. Why don't you wait outside?"
Qin Fang said: "No, I'll wait here, don't worry about me."
Midwife: "But..." The midwife looked at Yang Haiyan, "Madam, it is not suitable for a man to be in labor while a woman is giving birth. What do you think?"
Another midwife said, "That's right. If a man is in the house while a woman is giving birth, it will ruin his luck."
Qin Fang said, "Shut up, don't tell Madam these things, just do your own job." He was a veteran on the battlefield, but he never believed these things. If seeing blood would ruin his luck, then he had killed many enemies before. After instructing the midwife, Qin Fang said to Yang Haiyan, "Yanyan, you just listen to them. If you are afraid, I will be by your side to accompany you."
Yang Haiyan naturally didn't believe what the midwife said. Nowadays, husbands usually accompany their wives during childbirth. Besides, she also wanted Qin Fang to accompany her. Men should know that women are having a hard time giving birth. She smiled weakly: "As long as my husband is here, I have peace of mind. I believe in my husband. As long as he is here, I am not afraid of anything." She didn't say anything about asking Qin Fang to stay, but only said that he was her lover.
Sure enough, after hearing his wife say this, Qin Fang didn't want to leave the house even more.
The midwives were common people, and General Qin couldn't tell anyone, so naturally they wouldn't say anything. Miss Li was a doctor, and she didn't have the same ideas as the midwives. She felt that the general was with her when the lady was giving birth, and the relationship between them was enviable.
Grandma Qin and Mother Qin were waiting outside the house, Grandpa Qin was waiting outside the yard, this was the inner yard, so he didn't come. Not only did he not come, but even Doctor Li was waiting with him, but Doctor Li would only come when he was needed.
Doctor Li watched Grandpa Qin walk away, and he comforted him, "The old man is very nervous. I check Madam's pulse every month. Madam is in good health, and the young master is also in good health, so Madam will have a safe delivery this time." Unless there is an accident.
Grandpa Qin nodded. He was an old man. Grandma Qin had given birth to so many children. He was nervous but got used to it. But after getting used to it, he was also nervous when Mother Qin gave birth, because Mother Qin gave birth to the eldest grandson, which was of great significance to the Qin family. As for the birth of the grandchildren later, he was calm.
But this time it was different. This time his granddaughter-in-law gave birth to the eldest great-grandson, the first of the great-grandchildren. He started to get nervous again.
Mother Qin was outside and hadn't seen Qin Fang come out yet. She couldn't help but ask, "Fang, how is your wife?"
Qin Fang said in the house: "Still waiting, it hasn't been born yet."
Mother Qin: "Then get out of here quickly. Women are giving birth in there, men are not allowed to be in there."
Qin Fang: "I won't go out. I'm with Yanyan. She'll be scared if I go out."
Mother Qin: “…” She felt that with her daughter-in-law’s knowledge, she would definitely not be afraid.
Grandma Qin said, "Let him stay inside. He will be scared if he doesn't see Yanyan giving birth safely." Their family is not a wealthy family. If the eldest grandson wants to stay in the delivery room, let him stay. Although Grandma Qin also hopes that the eldest grandson will come out, she remembered what the nun said, that the eldest grandson's wife is a blessed person, so she didn't care about it.
Yang Haiyan's stomach was cramping, from the initial pain to the pain becoming more and more intense. Her eyes were red, but she did not cry. She just asked in a choked voice, "How long will it take for the baby to be born?" This was much more severe than the stomachache during her period.
The midwife comforted him, "Madam, please be patient, it will be over soon..."
Speaking of which, when you have a stomachache, time passes very slowly. There were several times when Yang Haiyan wanted to faint from the pain, but she didn't want to. She was afraid that if she fainted from the pain, she would be out of breath when the baby was born. So every time she was about to faint, she would poke herself with her fingernails.
Qin Fang watched, his heart pounding, sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, and for some reason, he felt his stomach gradually aching, but it was probably because he had eaten something bad at night. However, he only had a stomachache and did not feel like going to the toilet.
When he was distracted by the stomachache, he heard Yang Haiyan calling him: "Husband... Husband..."
Qin Fang came back to his senses: "Yes, I'm here."
Yang Haiyan said, "Help me take Heizi's food from the box." Those were the chocolates she prepared for herself in advance. Women can use chocolates and Red Bull to replenish their body during childbirth. She didn't take out the Red Bull, but she could take out the chocolates as cakes.
Of course, some families would prepare eggs, but she couldn’t eat dry eggs.
Qin Fang quickly picked up the small box and took out the chocolate: "Yanyan, do you want to eat some snacks? I'll feed you." He sat at the head of the bed and fed the chocolate to Yang Haiyan.
Yang Haiyan ate some chocolate, and the bitter taste refreshed her. At this time, the voice of Nanny Lian outside was heard: "General, I have boiled eggs for Madam."