Feeling moved by the anxiousness of those around her, Du Xixi also felt that it was unnecessary. Not to mention that Du Xixi has strong mental fortitude, the childbirth technology of the Star Era nowadays means that Du Xixi wouldn’t suffer too much pain during childbirth.
Painless childbirth technology exists on Blue Star, but it has been eliminated in the interstellar for causing too much harm to pregnant women themselves.
However, in the Star Era, painless childbirth is not entirely without drawbacks. It’s like prenatal examinations; only at six months can pregnant women undergo a Star Era ultrasound to check on the baby.
Not every high-tech advancement is harmless to the human body.
Although painless childbirth can greatly reduce the pain pregnant women experience during delivery, significantly increasing the chances of a safe delivery, it carries a 0.03% risk of radiation harm to both the mother and baby.
Even though the risk is low, both Du Xixi herself and Ke Lian’s group completely rejected letting Du Xixi opt for painless childbirth.
As they say, maternal strength prevails; Du Xixi isn’t someone who shies away from hardship. She feels that enduring a bit of pain for childbirth isn’t a big deal. She’d rather bear some pain herself than let the risk of harm befall her and her babies.
What if fate doesn’t favor her, and radiation harm does befall her and the babies? There’s no cure for regret.
Ke Lian’s group, of course, also worries about this 0.03% risk of harm and hence decided against letting Du Xixi opt for painless childbirth. But they aren’t so heartless as to just watch Du Xixi endure such great pain.
Even without painless childbirth, the Star Era has many harmless and even beneficial birthing methods. Ke Lian’s group inquired everywhere and, together with the head of obstetrics, created the best childbirth plan for Du Xixi.
Ensuring the lowest level of risk! Ensuring the least pain for Du Xixi!
That night, Du Xixi lay in bed, holding a few giant furry balls newly sent by the Iron-eating Beast, soft and fluffy, feeling exceptionally nice.
Ke Lian was sitting at the foot of the bed, massaging Du Xixi’s slightly swollen calf. While pressing, he looked up at Du Xixi’s gentle face and softly said, "Your Majesty said he’ll come with Rob early tomorrow."
Du Xixi is Chen Yin’s sister. Naturally, Chen Yin couldn’t be absent at such a crucial time, so long ago, he began to compress his schedule to ensure he could spare half a month to accompany Du Xixi during her delivery.
And tomorrow marks the first day of Chen Yin’s "delivery accompaniment plan."
"Brother is always so willful!" Du Xixi smiled at this, although there was a hint of reproach in her expression towards Chen Yin, her eyes were filled with emotion.
Even though the Blue Star Empire is such a large empire, where Your Majesty’s power isn’t autocratic, with officials’ assistance and Rob’s support, Chen Yin hasn’t been any less busy.
When busy, Chen Yin hasn’t had any free days. Even on days he supposedly should rest, he often "works overtime" by himself, striving not to delay the Empire’s state affairs.
Du Xixi vaguely remembered something Rob once said: "Master is very responsible, so responsible that he doesn’t even dare to fall ill. After all, falling ill would mean Master loses time to handle official duties."
"Brother is a person so busy..." thinking about this, Du Xixi blinked and let out a deep sigh in her heart, "He always makes time for me, which makes me feel quite guilty."
Even though Chen Yin is diligent on his own and didn’t intend to delay state affairs, he keeps stretching himself for Du Xixi, which makes her feel uneasy. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novel★fire.net
Although they are as close as siblings, and Du Xixi and Chen Yin share a bond akin to siblings, naturally, she wouldn’t want Chen Yin to disregard his own health .
"If Your Majesty heard you say that, he might be unhappy." Ke Lian chuckled lightly. Since the last time Du Xixi was rescued, his relationship with Chen Yin hadn’t been as contentious as it was in previous years, "Your Majesty cares most about the Empire’s future, and next to that, it’s you."
"He neither delays the Empire’s development nor leaves your side." Ke Lian gently massaged Du Xixi’s calf, his touch as smooth as jade, like the finest silk, "This is his choice."
Stretching himself? Perhaps in Chen Yin’s heart, this lifestyle is the most comfortable to him. Once he handles the Empire’s affairs well, he can accompany his sister. No matter how hard or tiring it is, it’s as Rob once said.