Chapter 253: Space Ring

After Yu Niang finished giving birth, as time passed, it also became time for Xu Miao to deliver, and the entire Cheng Mansion was once again plunged into tense and orderly busyness.

The servants acted one after another, preparing to welcome the arrival of a new life. The cooks in the kitchen meticulously prepared various nutritious foods to ensure the health of the mother and the fetus; the maidservants were busy cleaning the rooms and changing the bedding, creating a comfortable and clean environment for the mother.

Cai'er personally directed everything; she carefully arranged every detail to ensure that everything could proceed smoothly. She went to visit Xu Miao from time to time to give her encouragement and comfort.

The autumn sunlight shone through the carved wooden windows, spilling into every corner of Xu Miao's living quarters, adding a touch of warm golden radiance to this tribute to the life about to arrive.

Inside the room, the maidservants moved back and forth, busy preparing various items needed for the delivery, their faces overflowing with expressions of both tension and anticipation. The air was filled with the faint scent of herbs and the tranquil atmosphere of someone about to become a mother.

Xu Miao sat on the soft couch, her hands gently stroking her protruding abdomen, her eyes sparkling with maternal radiance. Although her face appeared slightly weary, a gentle smile hung on the corners of her mouth, as if she could already feel the light kicks of the child in her womb; it was the rhythm of life, an infinite longing for the future.

"Madam, please eat something first; maintaining your strength is what matters." A maidservant at her side brought over a bowl of meticulously brewed chicken soup and persuaded her in a soft, gentle voice.

Xu Miao nodded, took the bowl, and tasted it in small sips; every mouthful seemed to be accumulating strength for the challenge she was about to face.

Finally, on a tranquil night, Xu Miao's water broke. She groaned in pain, and sweat soaked her forehead.

The entire Cheng Mansion was brightly lit, and everyone's heart beat in rhythm with Xu Miao's breathing. Inside the delivery room, the midwife and several experienced maidservants were busy in a tense and orderly manner; they skillfully helped Xu Miao adjust her breathing and instructed her to push. Their voices were low and firm, giving Xu Miao the greatest encouragement and comfort.

Cai'er and the other women waited anxiously outside the door, their hearts in their throats. Cheng Feng, on the other hand, had experienced too much and was instead more composed, though a trace of anxiety would still occasionally flash in his eyes.

After Xu Miao's long and arduous efforts, the cry of an infant broke the silence of the night. Xu Miao was exhausted, but her face was overflowing with a happy smile.

Outside the door, Cheng Fu and Cheng Mu were also waiting anxiously; when they heard the cry that symbolized hope and the future, smiles of excitement and relief bloomed on both of their faces simultaneously.

Cheng Feng, who was keeping watch nearby, also revealed a confident smile, because the Panmian Lucky Bag points had increased by one, which meant that Xu Miao's delivery was safe and sound.

"Congratulations to the Master and Madam, it is a daughter!" the midwife said happily.

Cheng Feng carefully took his daughter, gently stroking her cheeks and feeling that soft skin. He looked closely at his daughter's face, his heart filled with joy.

Cheng Feng still comforted Xu Miao first; this former White Glove now also revealed the smile of a new mother.

Cheng Feng laughed: "She shall be called Cheng Miao, gentle as water, delicate and lovable."

Even though her face was somewhat pale, Xu Miao blushed slightly upon hearing Cheng Feng's gentle words of affection, and she gave Cheng Feng a coquettish glare: "You still have no proper form even at a time like this."

The joy in his heart naturally went without saying, and instead, Cheng Feng laughed loudly: "We are old married folks, what is there to fear? You just rest well, I will handle the rest!"

Watching Xu Miao gradually drift into a dream, Cheng Feng walked out of the room quietly and gently closed the door. He walked hurriedly toward the study, his heart filled with anticipation and tension.

Once inside the study, Cheng Feng immediately walked to the desk and sat down, his eyes fixed tightly on the Panmian before him. He took a deep breath to steady his emotions, then focused his attention and used his intent to gently touch the glowing Lucky Bag icon.

The Lucky Bag on the Panmian suddenly began to expand, rapidly occupying the entire screen. It rotated in a clockwise direction, its speed gradually increasing. After rotating for exactly three full circles, the Lucky Bag began to shrink again, eventually returning to its original size.

During this process, Cheng Feng's heartbeat accelerated even more; he clenched his fists tightly, waiting for the result to be revealed.

Finally, a crisp and pleasant "Ding—!" sound rang out; this familiar notification tone made Cheng Feng heave a sigh of relief. As the sound faded, the Lucky Bag slowly opened, and a card floated out from within, landing in Cheng Feng's hand.

On the front of the card was drawn a mysterious pattern, looking like a ring. Cheng Feng observed this card carefully, and a feeling of excitement surged in his heart.

Cheng Feng sank his thoughts into it, and after a long while said: "Is this f***ing a Space Ring? I've hit the jackpot!" He gripped the illusory yet exceptionally clear ring pattern card in his hand tightly, his heart surging with emotion, his eyes flashing with excitement and curiosity that could not be concealed.

In this world full of unknowns, the appearance of a Space Ring undoubtedly brought Cheng Feng infinite reverie and possibilities. This magical treasure not only meant that he would possess unprecedented storage capacity, but it might also hide huge profits.

Cheng Feng calculated secretly in his heart: if he could use this Space Ring to transport some contraband without being discovered, what huge profits that would bring! This was simply a god-given opportunity, making him extremely excited.

As the card dissipated, an inconspicuous black ring appeared in Cheng Feng's hand. Cheng Feng closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and focused his spirit on the ring. The information told him that this was the type that required a drop of blood to claim ownership.

Without the slightest hesitation, Cheng Feng decisively cut his finger and dripped a drop of fresh blood onto the ring. Instantly, an even stronger sense of connection welled up; he felt as if he could perceive the subtle changes in every inch of space inside the ring.

Inside the ring was a ten-by-ten space, a total of one hundred cubic meters, which was absolutely enough for Cheng Feng.

Cheng Feng never dared to dream that he could have such good luck, to be able to possess a Space Ring in the Great Zhou.

In an ancient world like the Great Zhou, carriages and horses were very slow, the roads were not built well, and they were all dirt roads; commodity transport relied entirely on human labor to endure the time, and only riding horses could be slightly better.

But on long journeys, the things one could carry oneself were certainly limited to a small portion; if some food ran out, then there would certainly be nothing to eat. Plus, with natural disasters and the ravages of war, who among ordinary people would dare to go on a long journey easily?

Those with ability could travel the mountains and rivers at will, while those without ability were trapped in one place for a lifetime.

Cheng Feng was naturally unwilling to accept this, so he was also slowly spreading the disciples of Black Ear to Lianshan Prefecture City to gather information; it was said that the development was quite good.

And now that the travel-essential Space Ring had been opened, this gave Cheng Feng more confidence to want to go and see the outside world.

Should the plan to go to the Prefecture City be put on the agenda?

Cheng Feng rubbed the Space Ring on his finger and pondered.