Chapter 394 Don't Make Trouble

Shen Qingyue entered the Empress's bedchamber, and what she saw made her feel as if she wasn't giving birth...

The imperial physicians stood in the outer room, whispering amongst themselves.

Although they looked anxious, they still managed to consider the prescription from time to time.

The female doctor and midwives were in the inner room.

The palace maids and eunuchs were sent to boil water or prepare food...

Yes, Shen Qingyue was not mistaken. Huangfu Ruoxi was frowning and chewing a piece of pastry in her mouth.

Seeing the few empty plates next to her, Shen Qingyue knew that Huangfu Ruoxi must have eaten quite a bit these past two days.

"Cousin, you're here!"

Wait a minute, I'll eat something while it doesn't hurt anymore.

The nanny said that we should eat more now so that we will have the strength to give birth later.

They said I was carrying twins, which would take more effort than for others. Huangfu Ruoxi swallowed the pastry in her mouth, then took a sip of soup before speaking.

Shen Qingyue glanced around the bedroom.

That's right, everyone is doing their job, and although it looks busy, it's not chaotic at all.

However, it was precisely because of this that Emperor Xiao Wu outside could no longer hear any noise, which made him even more panicked!

While other women cry and scream when they give birth, Huangfu Ruoxi seems to be preparing for battle at any moment.

"Didn't you say it would have started already? Why are you doing this now...?"

"It's all over the place, they're saying you've been in labor for two days and haven't given birth yet, you're probably going to have a difficult delivery." Shen Qingyue pulled up a stool and sat down in front of Huangfu Ruoxi.

Huangfu Ruoxi sighed and touched her belly.

"It was launched two days ago."

But it just hurts intermittently.

The midwife said it's nothing serious, we just need to wait a little longer.

Shen Qingyue stared at Huangfu Ruoxi's belly, somewhat afraid to think about it.

There are two children inside...

She had seen Hua Wanli give birth, and she had also seen Qian Qingqing give birth.

Both of them had only one child, and both experienced such pain during childbirth.

Huangfu Ruoxi has two children...

"Have you prepared all the ginseng slices and other supplies? I'm from Bao'en Temple."

My mother said that the ginseng slices must be prepared in advance.

"When you're exhausted during the birthing process, be sure to suck on two slices of ginseng; the older the ginseng, the better!" Shen Qingyue reminded him.

Huangfu Ruoxi nodded vigorously.

"Everything is ready. There's plenty of ginseng in the palace!"

Last year, my third brother took a 500-year-old ginseng.

Later, my father asked someone to send four old ginseng roots from the north.

I'll only use one this time; I'll prepare the rest for you.

"When you're ready to give birth, remember to come find me." Huangfu Ruoxi said, frowning.

The pain has started again, and it seems to be happening more often now...

Shen Qingyue.......

She came to the palace to accompany the mother during childbirth, so why was she still subjected to such a sarcastic remark?

Waiting for her to give birth...

Haha, who knows when that will be!

"Alright! Alright! Get ready! Judging from your appearance, you're probably about to give birth."

"I'll wait outside. Just call me if you need anything." After saying that, Shen Qingyue patted Huangfu Ruoxi's hand.

Huangfu Ruoxi nodded, then frowned.

The pain is getting worse and worse...

As soon as Shen Qingyue stepped into the outer room, Huangfu Ruoxi exclaimed in surprise from the inner room.

Then the female doctors and midwives were thrown into chaos.

"Don't panic! Just do what needs to be done! Everyone do their job," Shen Qingyue said coldly.

Instantly, the crowd, who had been somewhat panicked, fell silent.

Only hurried footsteps could be heard.

When the female physician came out and described the Empress's condition, the imperial physicians also began to ponder the prescription.

It's better to have some medications on hand in advance.

And so, the medication to prevent postpartum hemorrhage was prepared.

Shen Qingyue sat upright in the outer room, watching everyone who came in and out.

As Huangfu Ruoxi's shouts became more and more frequent, Emperor Xiao Wu could no longer sit still outside.

He lifted his foot to rush inside.

Even the eunuchs and palace servants kneeling on the ground couldn't stop them.

Upon seeing this, Shen Qingyue quickly stepped in front of Emperor Xiao Wu.

"Cousin, I'm just worried!" Emperor Xiao Wu was so anxious that he stopped calling himself "I" altogether.

Shen Qingyue shook her head at Emperor Xiao Wu.

"Your Majesty! If you go in now, it will only make the people inside more panicked."

My mother once said that childbirth is like a woman walking through the gates of hell.

Now that you're inside, there's really nothing you can do to help.

Those inside dared not shirk their duties, for this was the Empress giving birth.

Moreover, everyone inside had their ancestral history investigated for three generations, so no one dared to tamper with anything.

Your presence there will only distract the Empress and make those below feel uneasy.

Therefore, Your Majesty is requested to remain outside the palace.

As she spoke, Shen Qingyu was about to kneel down again.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xiaowu quickly offered a helping hand to Shen Qingyue, then peeked into the inner room, sighed, and went outside to wait.

Shen Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the imperial physicians and palace maids who had been trembling with fear.

"You can continue!"

Sitting back down in her chair, Shen Qingyue watched as the others continued their work.

That's right, no matter what they do, they always go in groups of three.

This isn't a waste of manpower; it's mutual supervision...

Shen Qingyue had to admire her mother's foresight.

"I can't leave here, you go and guard the palace."

When the empress gives birth, the emperor is bound to be anxious, and once he gets anxious, he's capable of anything.

You're his cousin, so you're probably the only one who can offer some advice.

"Be careful he doesn't cause trouble later." Shangguan Jin's words echoed in Shen Qingyue's ears again.

Shen Qingyue roused herself and continued to keep an eye on every palace servant coming and going...

By the third quarter of the hour of You (5:45 PM), Huangfu Ruoxi's voice grew increasingly mournful.

Emperor Xiao Wu stood up instinctively several times, wanting to go inside.

But when he saw Shen Qingyue sitting upright in the outer room, he abruptly stopped in his tracks...

It was getting darker and darker outside.

In places without lights, it's practically pitch black.

The clouds in the sky were so thick that it was unimaginable how heavy the rain would be later...

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by.

A few scattered raindrops suddenly began to fall.

Emperor Xiao Wu immediately stood up.

Then, Huangfu Ruoxi screamed at the top of her lungs...

"It's born! It's born! It's a princess!" The midwife's voice rang out immediately.

Then came the loud crying of the baby...

And just then, the rain that had been holding back for two days finally came down...

Listening to the sound of raindrops hitting the roof tiles, Emperor Xiao Wu's legs suddenly went weak...

It's finally born...

The rain finally started...