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The people in the room quickly entered a state of readiness, with Almond and Bai Yan not skilled in medicine, only able to boil water and prepare food in the kitchen.
"Our Madam is a good person, she mustn't encounter any mishaps!"
While tending the fire, Almond prayed.
Her Madam had helped so many people, it wouldn't make sense for her to suffer.
"Don't talk nonsense," Bai Yan hurriedly said. "Our Madam is destined for great fortune and is sure to be safe and sound."
"I'm just flustered," said Almond, "I don't even know what I'm saying. I am willing to give up ten years of my life to ensure the safety of our Madam and the young master."
Almond spoke sincerely; her life had been saved by Madam, and so giving up those years was still to her benefit.
Bai Yan nodded too: "I'll give five years."
The Madam had always treated her with respect, never as a servant, and five years was her way of saying thanks.
At that moment, in the birthing room.