Heavenly Inquisition Sword

Chapter 784

Episode 784. It seems that there is a real thing called the will of heaven

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Shangcheng Palace.

around dusk.

Namgung-yeon, the eldest daughter of the ten warlords, was at a loss for what to do with a sudden stomachache.

Although she was a no-nonsense woman, knowledge about her own childbirth was useless.

As she was distressed, the midwife cut off the water and prepared something like a clean cloth.

Namgung-yeon, who was sitting on the bed and sweating coldly, asked the midwife.

“When do you think the baby will be born?”

“Madam’s birth is different for each person, so it’s hard to say.”

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t get it right.”

“Do you feel the pain continuously at intervals within half an arc (about 7 minutes)?”

“no. I am not sick regularly yet.”

“Then you will give birth tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.”

“ha.”

Namgungyeon sighed softly.

Of course, it is not unknown about the process of childbirth.

However, due to the shock she received when returning to Gangho or the fatigue of a long-distance trip, childbirth may not be the same as others.

The midwife, who was watching her worried, said with a smile.

“Even after regular pain comes, at least half a day is required before having a baby, so eat comfortably.”

“It won’t be past the day after tomorrow at the latest, right?”

“yes. I think you will give birth tomorrow night or the day after tomorrow.”

“okay.”

A bitter smile appeared on Namgoongyeon’s lips.

My heart was heavy thinking that I had to cut off the baby’s karma before that.

As her expression darkened, the midwife offered comforting words.

“Do not worry too much. First of all, since the madam is healthy and the ruler is holding a rite for her with utmost sincerity, the delivery should be smooth.”

“thank you.”

Namgoongyeon smiled.

At that time, Yeonjeokha and Shimtong returned to the palace.

Judging from the dark expressions on their faces, it seems that things haven’t worked out as expected.

When Yeon Jeok-ha entered the room, the midwife

greeted her as if taking a shift and left.

“Isn’t it okay?”

“yes. It’s not as easy as you think.”

“I see. The midwife says the baby will come out by dawn the day after tomorrow at the latest.”

“...”

Yeonjeokha’s face stiffened slightly.

That is because tomorrow’s ancestral rite is the same as saying that it is the last chance.

The two of them didn’t say anything for a long time, with their minds complicated.

The first to break the silence is Namgung-yeon.

“What are you going to do if there is no response from Hyeon-gu by tomorrow?”

“At that time, I’m going to post at least Taeilcho.”

Namgoongyeon said carefully.

“You don’t have to be too obsessed with Gucheonhyeonnyeo. I think my baby comes first.”

“Of course.”

Yeon Jeok-ha glanced at Namgung-yeon.

It was strange to hear a girl who looked just like Gucheonhyeon-nyeo say something like that.

“sister.”

“huh?”

“Did I tell you? Gucheonhyeonnyeo and sister are said to resemble each other.”

“huh.”

“If Gucheonhyeon doesn’t respond by tomorrow evening, I’ll go to Cheonsa-dong.”

It is said that they will spend Taeilcho in Cheonsa-dong.

Namgungyeon, aware of his belief in Gucheonhyeonnyeo, smiled faintly and nodded.

***

Next morning.

The open-air altar at the top of Noh So-jeong.

“Oh, come to think of it, I didn’t say anything important. The ancestral rite in Cheoncheon-dong is Taeilcho.”

“Taeilcho? Is it a choje (醮祭)?”

As if to confirm, the government official asked again.

The choje is definitely served at night, but it is because the sacrifice must be made of alcohol, cotton, food, and pyebaek.

“that’s right.”

“Yes, I will prepare Taeilcho in Cheonsa-dong.”

Although he was starving all day, the master of public affairs treated Yeonjeokha with utmost sincerity.

***

Cheongseongpa.

Shangcheng Palace.

The couple trudged and returned to the villa.

Heart pain, understanding his complicated heart, didn’t say anything from start to finish.

When Yeon Jeok-ha returned, the midwife was away.

Just before the midwife left the room, Yeonjeokha called her and stopped her.

“madam. How is my hostess?”

“Madam is in good health. However, since it is a first acid, it will take longer than expected.”

“When do you think the baby will be born?”

“Since the dew shone a little while ago, I think you’d better prepare your mind.”

“Are you going to be born soon?”

“Not yet, but soon the period of labor will be shorter. You can think of it as the start of childbirth at that time.”

“A baby is coming?”

Yeonjeokha’s voice rose slightly.

Then the midwife waved her hand and said:

“Ayu! no. Even then, it will take half a day more. Babies don’t come out right away because their stomach hurts like poop... Oops! I’m sorry. I compared it to something dirty. Stop telling me that it started from then on”

“Ah yes. Then, even after the birth begins, you still have to wait half a day, right?”

“that’s right. Even if I can’t do it, I have to go through colic for six hours (12 hours). Men think babies will come out on their own, but they don’t.”

“okay. Please take good care of me.”

“Sir, if your contractions suddenly get shorter, please call me.”

“Okay.”

When the midwife left, he sat down on a corner of the bed where Namgoong-yeon was lying.

Seeing the bitter expression on his face, Namgoongyeon spoke cautiously.

“Isn’t it okay?”

“I’m going to spend Taeilcho at Cheonsa-dong later.”

“Yeah, don’t worry too much. there’s no time to wait Gucheonhyeonnyeo will understand.”

Suddenly, a shotgun trick flowed out of his mouth.

“ha! I think I know now. It seems that the will of heaven is real.”

“why?”

“Of course, I thought Gucheonhyeonnyeo would help. However, Taeil-sin, who did not even know about it, told me to hold the first ceremony. Actually, Gucheonhyeonnyeo is silent. It’s so far from my thoughts that I think I’ll do it no matter what happens.”

“Is that so? But don’t be too disappointed because heaven helps those who help themselves. ah!”

Namgoong-yeon groaned involuntarily at the sudden contraction.

He looked at her complexion with a worried expression on his face.

After relaxing for a moment, Namgoongyeon frowned again.

The period of labor seemed to suddenly shorten.

Followed by ‘Wok!’ Namgungyeon, startled, shouted when something flowed from her lower body with a sound.

“Call the midwife! The baby is coming out!”

At that, he called the midwife who jumped out like a tiger and sent him into the room.

And ran towards the angel’s dong.

My head was full of thoughts of spending Taeilcho as soon as possible.

As he ran away from Sangcheong Palace for a long time, he saw a shabby shrine.

Through the slightly open door, I could see the celestial gods painted on the wall in front.

One of them caught his attention.

Gucheonhyeonnyeo.

The rival enemy, who was running hastily, turned to the shrine as if being led.

I was thinking of saying my last goodbye.

Entering the shrine, he paused at the bronze mirror hanging on one wall.

Then he suddenly recalled the scene of the nine-year-old woman he had seen in the warehouse and approached the mirror.

On the other side of the blurry mirror, he saw his mature self.

In an instant, the emotions were mixed.

As I was controlling my dejected feelings, the mirror was suddenly filled with clouds.