Then Yongzheng stepped to the main seat and sat down. He casually took a cup of tea offered by a maid from Consort Ning's palace who was serving in the main hall, and took a small sip.

Then, setting down her teacup, she calmly asked, "Your Majesty, how is Consort Ning now?"

The Empress frowned slightly and replied gently, "The maidservant beside Consort Ning just came out to report that the midwife said it's not that quick yet."

Emperor Yongzheng frowned, gave a faint "hmm," and took another sip of tea.

Not long after, Consort Qi said with a worried expression, "It's normal for Consort Ning to have some difficulties since this is her first pregnancy."

"Yes, Sister Qi is right. When I gave birth, it took me a whole day and night to finish."

Consort Xi picked up the conversation, her face still carrying a hint of reminiscence, as if she had returned to the scene of her childbirth years ago.

Consort Yu also looked worried, her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and echoed, "Sister Qi and Sister Xi are right, the first child is never easy. When I gave birth to the Sixth Prince, it took me more than a day to give birth."

Consort Yu couldn't help but say with a worried expression, "The first pregnancy does indeed take longer."

Consort Qi sighed, put her hands together, and said, "I hope Consort Ning will have a smooth journey."

"Sister Ningpin is blessed with good fortune, everything will go smoothly for her." Consort Yun frowned and put her hands together as she spoke.

Then, Consort Jing also chimed in with concern, "Sister Ning will definitely have a smooth journey."

After hearing Consort Jing finish speaking, Ituma Shushu thought to herself: It's time for me to speak up.

So she frowned slightly and said with a worried look, "Sister Ningpin will definitely have a smooth journey."

Following that, the other concubines also whispered a few words from time to time.

They appear to be in harmony, but each harbors their own thoughts.

Yongzheng remained silent, his well-defined index finger lightly tapping the rim of the white jade cup, making it impossible to discern his emotions.

In fact, after listening to the concubines' words, Yongzheng couldn't help but fall into deep thought, thinking to himself: I hadn't paid attention until they said it.

She herself discovered that Consort Shu's first pregnancy and twin pregnancies were easier and smoother than those of Consort Yu, Consort Yu, Consort Xi, and Consort Qi.

Could this be due to Consort Shu's special constitution? However, it becomes very easy to see Consort Shu's special constitution when compared in this way. Moreover, the imperial physician also mentioned that Consort Shu's constitution would become even better after giving birth.

After Hongxu and Hongxuan were born, the imperial physicians said they were in good health.

But since they were twins, I was constantly worried that something might happen to them.

So even though I had already chosen names for them, I didn't dare to issue an imperial decree so quickly.

He only felt at ease and issued the decree after the two children were almost a year old.

As night deepened and the moonlight shone like silver, a sense of tranquility, yet also tension and anticipation, lingered within Consort Ning's palace.

The palace lanterns flickered, and the candlelight illuminated Consort Ning, who was about to give birth. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and her hands were tightly gripping the brocade quilt, as if she were enduring great pain.

Consort Ning closed her eyes tightly, gripping the edge of the bed with both hands, each breath appearing exceptionally difficult.

She silently prayed for the safe delivery of her child.

Her face was pale, but she still gritted her teeth and tried her best to bring the new life into the world.

Consort Ning's face was filled with pain and expectation. Her hands trembled as she tightly gripped the hand of the palace maid beside her, as if only in this way could she find a sliver of comfort.

Time seemed to stretch on endlessly at that moment, and every breath felt like a struggle and hardship.

With a contraction, Consort Ning finally experienced the joy she had been longing for. Amidst a loud cry, a new life was born into this world.

Upon hearing the baby's cry, Yongzheng abruptly stood up and strode to the delivery room.

Then the Empress and the other concubines of the harem followed and walked to the front of the delivery room, waiting anxiously.

At this moment, everyone's face seemed to be filled with concern and tension.

Ituma Shushu followed the others to the front of the delivery room, seemingly waiting anxiously.

In fact, she couldn't wait to open "Dawn Mall".

Ituma Shushu stared blankly at the virtual transparent panel of "Dawn Mall," wondering why the green headlights weren't showing.

At the same time, she quickly lowered her head, so that no one could see the expression on her face.

Ituma Shushu was not giving up and waited a while longer, but the virtual transparent panel of "Dawn Mall" still did not change at all. No green lights appeared, nor did any red lights appear.

She was still unwilling to give up, muttering to herself: "When Consort Ning was pregnant last time, Yongzheng at least gained a year of life. Now that Consort Ning has given birth, my request isn't high. I hope I can gain Yongzheng an extra six months of life..."

The virtual transparent panel of "Dawn Mall" remains unchanged.

Ituma Shushu continued to mutter to herself, "Dawn Mall, adding four months to Yongzheng's lifespan wouldn't be too much to ask, would it?

Okay, if that doesn't work, then maybe we can extend Yongzheng's lifespan by three months.

Oh, still not enough? Then let's add two months to Yongzheng's lifespan! Please, please, just add one month to Yongzheng's lifespan! Please...

Okay, the virtual transparent panel of "Dawn Mall" remains unchanged!

At this moment, two nannies came out, one of whom was carefully holding a swaddled baby.

The nanny who wasn't holding the child quickly stepped forward, knelt down, and said, "Greetings to the Emperor and the Empress."

The Empress's brow relaxed slightly, and she quickly waved her hand, saying, "No need for formalities. How is the child now? How is Consort Ning?"

The old woman quickly bowed and said, "This servant congratulates Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress. Consort Ning has safely given birth to a princess, and both mother and daughter are safe and sound."

As soon as the old woman finished speaking, another old woman came to her with the swaddling clothes in her arms. She quickly bowed and said, "This servant congratulates Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress. Consort Ning has given birth to a princess. The princess weighs five pounds and eight ounces."

The Empress quickly replied gently, "No need for formalities. Now that Consort Ning has safely given birth to a daughter, you will all be rewarded."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress," the two matrons replied in unison.

When Yongzheng heard the nanny say that both mother and daughter were safe and sound, his expression softened. Now that he had three princes, he was not particularly disappointed that Consort Ning had given birth to a princess.

After all, Consort Ning had been with him for so many years, and now that he heard that Consort Ning and her daughter were both safe and sound, Yongzheng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Then Yongzheng gestured for the imperial physician waiting nearby to come forward and take the Sixth Princess's pulse.