In Chang 'an City, midwives were a popular profession. A famous midwife would be paid handsomely for delivering a child for a wealthy family.
And in Chang 'an City, the most famous midwife was Granny Zhao! There were countless pregnant women who had been delivered by her, and many of them were even young masters of aristocratic families. They were all delivered by Granny Zhao.
"Please report to Her Highness! I will go to the hospital on time tomorrow. "In front of the Zhao family's gate, Granny Zhao bowed to Liu E, the female official beside Princess Changle.
Liu E nodded in satisfaction. "You are a smart person. Don't worry! You will not regret your choice today. "
"It is my honor to be recognized by Her Highness." Granny Zhao bowed.
After Granny Zhao sent the female official away, she heaved a sigh of relief.
"Mother, you are paid handsomely for delivering babies for officials and nobles in Chang 'an City. Why do you want to work at the hospital for women and children for such a meager salary? I heard that many midwives who are as famous as you have rejected it." Granny Zhao's daughter was puzzled. The salary from the hospital was not low, but compared to Granny Zhao's income as a midwife, it was meager.
Granny Zhao smiled bitterly and shook her head. "My income is not low. Do you think it is easy to earn money from officials and nobles? If both mother and child are safe, then everything will be fine. However, if a pregnant woman has a difficult labor accident, then her reputation will be ruined. If she meets a rude and unreasonable family, she may suffer physical pain. Do you still remember the time when Lord Xu's young master was born? "
The daughter could not help but look proud. "Of course I know. That time, Madam Xu had a difficult birth for three days. In the end, it was mother who delivered the child. Both mother and child were safe. Lord Xu rewarded mother with 50 strings of coins."
This story was Granny Zhao's most exciting case. Not only did she receive the highest reward, but she also became famous.
Granny Zhao's face revealed a trace of bitterness as she said, "You only know one part of the story, but you don't know the other. Mother did manage to deliver Young Master Xu safely, but for the past three days and three nights, Mother suffered no less than the wailing Madam Xu. Lord Xu is over forty years old and has taken in many concubines. Only then did he have an incense stick. At that time, Lord Xu made it clear that if Young Master Xu was not born safely, he would bury Mother with him. If Madam Xu did not survive and die, you would not have seen mother again. "
"Ah! There's actually such a thing? "Granny Zhao's daughter exclaimed.
"You've never experienced it, so you'll never know how stubborn the men in this world are in order to continue their ancestral line." Granny Zhao sighed.
Granny Zhao's daughter was stunned and looked at her mother in confusion.
"Mother was able to live so peacefully for so many years because of luck. Secondly, Mother tried her best not to take in pregnant women under the age of 16. That was how she was able to preserve her reputation. Back then, Mother became Aunt's disciple and learned to be a midwife. However, I saw with my own eyes that Aunt was beaten half to death and thrown out because of a difficult birth. Also, why did many midwives who were more famous than Mother disappear without a trace? It was all because they failed. If we can enter the Women's and Children's Hospital, under the name of Her Royal Highness, who can wantonly bully us? "
"That's why Mother agreed to join the Women's and Children's Hospital." Granny Zhao's daughter suddenly understood.
"Having a backer is only one of the reasons. Secondly, you haven't seen the scale of the Women's and Children's Hospital. It was specially prepared by Mo Jiazi for Her Royal Highness's delivery. Everything was built according to the standards of the Princess, not to mention the doctors. At that time, do you think the dignitaries in Chang 'an City will be willing to hire illiterate midwives like us or go to the Women's and Children's Hospital to enjoy the standard delivery of Her Royal Highness?"
"Of course we'll go to the Women's and Children's Hospital." Granny Zhao's daughter said without hesitation. If it were her, she would also choose to go to the Women's and Children's Hospital.
"Not only the dignitaries, but also the rich people will choose to go to the Women's and Children's Hospital. At that time, where will the customers come from? At that time, those who don't want to go to the Women's and Children's Hospital may not even be able to make a living." Granny Zhao said.
Granny Zhao's daughter suddenly understood and said with admiration, "Mother is wise."
If she entered the Women's and Children's Hospital as a midwife, she would not have to worry about the future and would be paid well. If she refused to go to the Women's and Children's Hospital, she would lead a precarious life as a midwife and would constantly lose the customers of the rich people. In the end, she would gain nothing.
"Besides, Mother is still thinking about you." Granny Zhao looked at her daughter and said softly.
"For your daughter!" Granny Zhao's daughter said in surprise.
Granny Zhao's eyes flashed with a trace of tenderness and said, "You and I have been alone for so many years, without anyone to rely on. It is extremely difficult to find a good family for you. Now there is a way out, and that is to learn medicine for women. In Chang 'an City, every woman who enters the Women's Hospital has their doorsteps trampled by matchmakers. If I enter the Women's Hospital, with the skills I have taught you over the years, you can enter the Women's Hospital with a favorable position. It will not be difficult to find a good family in the future."
"Thank you, Mother!" Granny Zhao's daughter could not help but be grateful.
Just as the mother and daughter were deep in love, suddenly a rough voice interrupted them. A strong man said loudly, "Is Granny Zhao here?"
"It's Butler Zhou! May I know why you are looking for me? " Granny Zhao's eyes narrowed when she saw the man. She could not help but remember that it was this man who beat her aunt half to death and threw her out of the Zhou's Mansion.
"Our Young Madam is about to give birth. Quickly pack up and go to the Zhou's Mansion to serve. If you can give birth to a grandson for the Zhou family, you will definitely be rewarded." Butler Zhou said with a look of wealth.
Granny Zhao knew that it was not so easy to take the Zhou family's money. She shook her head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Old Master Zhou. I have important matters to attend to, so I am afraid I can't accept your order."
Butler Zhou's face turned cold and he said, "Granny Zhao, don't be ungrateful. Do you know the consequences of rejecting the Zhou family?"
The Zhou family was the local tyrant of Chang 'an City. Old Master Zhou even held a position in the imperial court. This time, the Zhou family's eldest grandson was about to give birth, so they specially invited the most famous Granny Zhao. They did not expect Granny Zhao to dare to reject the Zhou family.
Normally, Granny Zhao would not dare to reject the Zhou family. However, this time, Granny Zhao had enough courage. She said loudly, "Butler Zhou, you may not know, but Auntie has been summoned by the Eldest Princess. She will report to the Women and Children's Hospital tomorrow. Even if I had ten heads, I would not dare to delay the Eldest Princess's matters."
"The Eldest Princess, the Women and Children's Hospital!"
Butler Zhou's eyes narrowed. The Eldest Princess's pregnancy and the huge building of the Women and Children's Hospital had already spread throughout Chang 'an City. How could he not know? If he forcefully took Granny Zhao away today, he would definitely offend Princess Changle. At that time, even Old Master Zhou would not be able to protect him.
"Then congratulations, Granny Zhao. I will take my leave." Butler Zhou put on a fake smile and cupped his hands.
Granny Zhao could not help but smile. She was glad that she had joined the Women and Children's Hospital.
"Forgive me for not seeing you off. However, I have seen the Young Madame before. She is indeed a lady from a noble family. However, she is still young and her body has not fully developed. At this moment, there is a risk of dystocia. The Women and Children's Hospital will be accepting pregnant women who are about to give birth tomorrow. It is better for the Zhou family to send the Young Madame to the Women and Children's Hospital to give birth." Granny Zhao kindly reminded her. The reason why she could become the most famous midwife in Chang 'an City was that she had a strong memory. She could accurately remember the time and age of the brides of the wealthy families in Chang' an City. Thus, she could avoid risks.
If she remembered correctly, the Young Madame of the Zhou family was a thirteen-year-old Young Madame of the Zhou family who had rushed to marry before the imperial court banned early marriage. Now, she was only around fifteen. In addition, she had taken a look at the Young Madame of the Zhou family. Her figure was far from fully developed. Thus, the Young Madame of the Zhou family was at great risk of dystocia. Although Granny Zhao had a grudge against the Zhou family, she could not just watch a young girl die.
However, Housekeeper Zhou snorted coldly and said, "Since you are not willing to deliver the Young Madame, then you don't have to worry about it."
"It's like a dog biting Lu Dongbin. You don't know how to appreciate kindness." Granny Zhao's daughter looked at Housekeeper Zhou's back and snorted coldly.
"Forget it!"
Granny Zhao could not help but sigh in her heart. She shook her head helplessly.
"Mother is wise. You agreed to the Princess's conscription in advance. Otherwise, you would not have been able to escape this disaster." Granny Zhao's daughter could not help but rejoice.
Granny Zhao nodded. With the power of the Zhou family, she really did not have the conditions to refuse. She had the capital to refuse the Zhou family because she had agreed to the Princess's conscription. She could not help but feel grateful to the Women and Children's Hospital.
When she arrived at the Women and Children's Hospital the next day, she saw the standard disinfection process, the skilled female doctors on standby, the huge Prince's Mansion, and the skyscraper that was about to rise. She could not help but feel even more fortunate. When she was a midwife, she did not receive such treatment.
However, on the fifth day after Granny Zhao joined the Women and Children's Hospital, she suddenly saw the Zhou family rushing in, accompanied by a woman's painful voice.
"Please save our Young Madam and child." Old Madam Zhou could not help but beg.
Madam Zhang led a group of doctors in a hurry. Seeing Young Madam Zhou in pain, she could not help but frown and say, "How many days has she been in pain?!"
"It's already been three days!" Old Man Zhou said.
Granny Zhao could not help but sigh. She had guessed correctly. Young Madam Zhou really had a difficult birth. She immediately looked at Butler Zhou with disgust and said, "This old one reminded Butler Zhou from time to time that Young Madam was at risk of a difficult birth. Should we send her to the hospital as soon as possible?"
"There's such a thing?" Instantly, the Zhou family's eyes all stared at Butler Zhou.
Butler Zhou's face instantly turned bitter and said, "I thought she was just spouting nonsense. Who knew that Young Madam would have a difficult birth?"
"If anything happens to Young Madam and the child, you just wait for me." Young Master Zhou roared.
"Enough!" Madam Zhang waved her hand and said, "Now is not the time to argue. Midwife Zhao, since you are familiar with Young Madam Zhou, then I'll leave the labor to you. Who is Young Master Zhou? Come quickly and sign the agreement. You were sent here because of a difficult birth. We can only do our best. You will have to bear all the consequences. "
In this situation, Young Madam Zhou was already in extreme danger. Even insurance could not be used.
"I'll do it, I'll do it." Young Master Zhou quickly followed a doctor.
Old Man Zhou's expression suddenly changed. He went in front of Madam Zhang and bowed, "This female doctor, my Zhou family has always been small in number. This old one found someone to calculate that this child is a boy. You must protect my Zhou family's bloodline."
Madam Zhang pushed away the money that Old Man Zhou handed over with one hand and looked at her with disgust. She said, "I'm sorry. Her Highness the Princess has ordered that all pregnant women who have a difficult birth must be protected."
She immediately pushed open the door of the delivery room and walked in. Young Madam Zhou's situation was extremely critical. As a doctor, she had to keep an eye on her at all times.
"Protect the mother!"
Old Madame Zhou couldn't help but stand there in a daze. That was the eldest grandson of the Zhou family. Just as she was about to explode in anger, she remembered that this was the place prepared for Her Highness the Princess to give birth. The insufferably arrogant Old Madame dejectedly lowered her arm.
After two hours of intensive treatment, the door of the delivery room finally opened. Madam Zhang and Old Lady Zhao walked out, exhausted.
"Doctor, where are the madam and the child?" Young Master Zhou asked anxiously.
"Young Madam Zhou was saved. When the child was sent here, it was already too late." Madam Zhang said with a sad face.
Everyone could not help but sigh in their hearts. Being able to save the madam was already a blessing in the midst of misfortune. Only Old Man Zhou was unwilling. If the child was sent here earlier, maybe ….
Young Madam Zhou's tragedy was an exception. After the miraculous treatment of the Women and Children's Hospital, many pregnant women were saved. It immediately became famous in Chang 'an City. It immediately attracted many pregnant women from rich families in Chang' an City. After all, they could spend some money to save their wives and children's lives. They could also enjoy the treatment of the Princess. This was something that no one could refuse.
As for ordinary families, the Women and Children's Hospital provided free spinach and prenatal checkups, which were even more irresistible. In just half a month, the Women and Children's Hospital immediately became popular in Chang 'an City.
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