Strangulation is the most terrifying punishment of the Snake Race, causing all who heard of it to draw in a sharp breath and fall silent.
The midwife shook her head at these words, stepping aside to reveal the scene within the secret chamber. Even so, she couldn't conceal the shock in her heart:
"See the rest for yourself... Have the others stay out for now and let the young lady rest quietly."
Ms Liou could not wait any longer. She turned around and gave the assembled women a warning glance, then immediately bowed and stepped over the threshold of the secret chamber.
As soon as she entered, she was met with a scene that nearly made her jaw drop—
A chubby and adorable baby girl was lying at the bedside. Not only was she not crying or fussing, but she was holding a piece of cloth in her hands, wiping the fragrant sweat from the forehead of the unconscious young lady!
"Mother! Mother!"
