The midwife left with Consort Yi's latest instructions.

Although the midwife has left, the power of her words still remains.

Premature birth and difficult labor, and in the end, one has to choose between saving the mother and the baby.

Consort Yi ultimately chose to protect the child, which was not surprising. Even when facing the Empress, the imperial heir was more important because in the feudal harem, the status of women was much lower than imagined.

What you think in your heart is one thing, but what you say out loud is another.

Just as everyone understood that this decision was not something Consort Yi could make, and that Consort Yi was simply following palace rules and trying her best to protect the imperial heir, it did not stop them from verbally provoking Consort Yi. After all, to target one's own sister, tsk tsk tsk, it's another dramatic scene that one can imagine.

"Oh dear, Consort Guo Luoluo is really unlucky. She finally got pregnant with the little prince, but she has suffered so much during her pregnancy. Now she is going through this kind of trouble during childbirth. If something happens to her, the little prince will be so innocent."

Consort Jia was the first to speak, and all the pent-up anger she had been holding in since returning to the palace finally erupted at this moment.

Even Xiuning, who was sitting next to her, could clearly see the ill intent in her words, let alone Consort Yi, who was facing Consort Jia directly.

Consort Yi's face was pale and her lips were light; it was clear at a glance that she was angered by the other party.

"There's no need for Consort Jia to worry excessively. Consort Guo Luoluo is a lucky person and will be blessed by heaven. Besides, the midwife was just asking a routine question and hasn't even given a clear answer yet. Consort Jia is being too hasty."

“Consort Yi and Consort Jia are just more worried about the little prince in Consort Guoluo’s womb. We are both mothers and we feel the same way about this. It would be good if Consort Guoluo and her child were safe, but if something were to happen to either of them, then Consort Yi would have to put in even more effort to take care of the little prince.”

Tong Jiarongyue chimed in, not wanting to defend Consort Jia, but simply trying to make Consort Yi uncomfortable.

Although the two often bicker, they are quite in sync at times, just like now, their coordinated efforts have made Consort Yi turn pale.

Consort Yi knew that the two of them were being unreasonable. Even if the Emperor came right now, it would just mean that the person who spoke up for the child would be someone else.

Unfortunately, with the emperor absent, this unpleasant title could only fall on him.

Consort Yi was secretly annoyed, knowing the consequences of her words.

Sigh, I can only hope that my sister won't be affected by this, that she can understand her good intentions, and that she can give birth to the little prince safely.

The noise in the main hall did not change despite Guo Luoluo's presence.

Guo Luoluo was merely a trigger; the essence of the argument ultimately stemmed from their unwillingness to compromise.

Xiuning sat in a chair with warm tea and pastries served by the palace servants beside her.

After having the system confirm that there were no problems, Xiu Ning listened while eating, her leisurely demeanor completely out of place with the atmosphere of the main hall.

"Consort Jing, why aren't you saying anything?"

Tong Jiarong couldn't stand it. She always felt that Xiuning's occasional glances were more like watching a good show, and she was the one who was entertaining her.

"I have nothing to say, just listen to Consort Tong and Consort Jia."

Xiu Ning smiled, looking particularly irritating.

Tong Jiarongyue and Consort Jia, who were mentioned in the conversation: ...

"I never expected Consort Jing to trust me so much. I am truly unworthy of such trust."

Consort Jia gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with annoyance. Ha, so these people all want to use her as a pawn, huh?

Xiuning waved her hand, "Not at all, Consort Jia, please don't belittle yourself."

By the way, production

Before she could finish speaking, a loud female voice came from outside the hall, successfully interrupting Xiu Ning's words.

In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on the doorway.

Yixiu stood up abruptly from her chair, ignoring the teasing remarks from Consort Jia and Tong Jia Rongyue, and hurried out of the palace.

No matter what, Consort Guoluo was her older sister, and Consort Yi wasn't so despicable as to wish for her death. The sisters were practically staunch allies, and no one in the harem trusted each other more than they did.

"master"

Chunyu whispered a reminder to Xiuning.

"Let's go take a look."

Xiuning got up, took Chunyu's hand, and hurried outside.

The sound just now was still too frightening, and it brought back some unpleasant memories for many of the concubines.

Even if they disliked Guo Luoluo Changzai, they wouldn't be so blind as to wish for her death at a time like this.

A crowd gathered at the entrance of the delivery room, with Consort Yi standing at the very front, leading the way.

She wanted to send her maid to investigate, but she was afraid that her actions would cause trouble for Consort Guo Luoluo, who was still giving birth.

Consort Yi was extremely conflicted, and her eyes kept glancing at the closed door of the room, hoping to be the first to know any news.

"Hmph, pretentious."

Consort Jia muttered something softly, but Xiu Ning, who was standing to the side, heard it clearly.

Xiuning looked up and said, "Consort Jia, you should be mindful of the occasion when you speak. Don't always use your true feelings as an excuse."

Even if something were to happen to Consort Guo Luoluo today, Consort Yi would definitely hold a grudge against Consort Tong Jia Rongyue and Consort Jia. Is it really necessary for a consort to become mortal enemies? She already has three imperial heirs under her wing.

Consort Jia glanced at Xiu Ning, moved her lips, but ultimately did not speak.

Of course, it's unrealistic to expect Consort Jia to appreciate these two sentences; Xiu Ning simply wanted some peace and quiet for herself.

At this moment, no one would be foolish enough to upset Consort Yi. Ignoring the shouts coming from the delivery room, the entire courtyard was unusually quiet.

The tension outside did not affect the situation inside the room, as the delivery room was already in complete chaos due to Guo Luoluo's unexpected presence.

"Granny, the young prince showed his hands first, not his head. What should we do?"

The midwife was also panicked. She had already administered the labor-inducing medicine and received instructions from her master to try her best to save the baby.

But the current situation is that, regardless of the size of the business, even the smaller ones are likely to be lost.

Oh dear, I only came in to deliver a baby, how could I be so unlucky?

The midwife inwardly cried out in alarm. She first checked on Guo Luoluo's condition. Soft moans came from Guo Luoluo's mouth, much weaker than before.

"No, no, this won't do. Quickly report the situation to the imperial physician."

The best solution would be to put the child back in so that Guo Luoluo Changzai could give birth again, but Guo Luoluo Changzai was too weak and could only be given labor-inducing drugs again.

What good are labor-inducing drugs? Drinking too much of them can be deadly.

Although there is a saying that the baby should be saved before the mother, the midwife cannot completely disregard the mother. Otherwise, once the baby is born, the master could spare her life with a single word.

The palace maids around her hurriedly ran to inform the imperial physician, but after going back and forth, they only brought her a wording for her to handle as she saw fit.

Midwife: ...

The midwife could only let others deliver the baby first, while she went out to report to Consort Yi that the situation was critical and she really couldn't save the baby.