Though everyone had prepared mentally during these nine months, when the day finally arrived, their hearts could not help but feel anxious, as though their hands and feet were unsure where to place.
Nanny Cen, being experienced, managed to calm everyone down after some shouting.
Initially, a side room was prepared, as people in ancient times believed childbirth was an unclean matter. Families with means would often specially prepare a birthing room. However, Xiqiu found moving things in and out of the courtyard troublesome, so she asked Nanny Cen to tidy up a room and prepare it for the occasion, which was now put to good use.
"The midwives have arrived." Nanny Cen supported Xiqiu as they walked into the room. "It's the first child, which takes time; everyone should not worry."
