As soon as Tian Yu stepped out of the Marquis's mansion, she felt a warm flow run down her skirt, followed by waves of pain in her stomach. Gasping for breath, she leaned against the door, startling those around her who cried out, "The Empress is going into labor! The Empress is going into labor!"

The emperor and princes who rushed over upon hearing the commotion were also in a state of chaos. Wu Yaohui stood dumbfounded beside Tian Yu and said, "Empress, hold on! I'll take you back to the palace right away!"

"It's too late, ah!" Tian Yu started to cry out in pain, and the skirt under her body began to turn red, instantly staining the surrounding snow.

Li Xingyun glanced at Prince Wu and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is in critical condition. We should move her to the Marquis's residence immediately!"

Seeing Tian Yu's already soaked dress, Wu Yaohui quickly ordered someone to clear out an empty room in the Marquis's residence. Everyone was in a flurry of activity. Whether it was a coincidence or someone's deliberate arrangement, Tian Yu was carried to Zhao Moyan's room. As soon as she lay down on the bed, Tian Yu smelled Zhao Moyan's scent, which calmed her down a lot, but a feeling of heartache followed. She gasped for breath and instructed the palace maid beside her to boil water. Only one doctor, Li Xingyun, was present. Li Xingyun took Tian Yu's pulse, patted her hand, and left. Tian Yu couldn't help but cry out in pain again, sweat beading on her forehead.

Wu Yaohui, who was waiting anxiously and angrily outside the door, asked Li Xingyun when he came out, "How is the Empress?"

"The Empress is probably in danger. The child is reluctant to come out. Your Majesty, please do not worry. I will do my best."

Wu Yaohui ordered the guards who had come with him to surround the courtyard. Li Xingyun went back into the house and closed the door. He told the two maids to prepare as many clean cloths and towels as possible. He whispered to Tian Yu, "Listen carefully, Prince Wu and I will switch the child. Don't worry, we will hide the child well."

Tian Yu didn't want to talk anymore, she just nodded. Another wave of pain hit her, and Tian Yu closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Li Xingyun said, "Now you can only rely on yourself. I will send the others away and not let them get close."

Tian Yu closed her eyes and nodded. As waves of intense pain surged through the mansion, the entire household was on edge. Li Xingyun lowered the bed curtains and stood guard outside. Tian Yu strained and took deep breaths, feeling as if her soul was about to leave her body. But she couldn't leave now; she hadn't finished what she was doing.

At this moment, Xiao Wu arrived carrying Li Xingyun's large medical kit. He was stopped by the guards, but Xiao Wu shouted loudly, "Young Master! Young Master! I'm here."

Hearing Xiao Wu's voice, Li Xingyun opened the door and said to Wu Yaohui, "Your Majesty, he is my medicine boy. What are you still standing there for? Quickly bring me the medicine box."

Wu Yaohui signaled the guards to let them pass. As Xiao Wu passed by Wu Yaohui carrying the medicine box, Wu Yaohui suddenly called out to him. Xiao Wu was so frightened that he lowered his head and hugged the medicine box tightly. At this moment, Tian Yu, who had been holding back her shouts, suddenly yelled loudly, startling everyone into looking into the room. Wu Yaohui waved his hand impatiently and said, "Go quickly, Physician Li, the Empress must be well."

"Yes, was Xiao Wu terrified when he saw the Emperor? Bring it here quickly!" Li Xingyun reminded him.

Li Xingyun carried the medicine box that Xiao Wu had brought inside. Xiao Wu stood outside waiting. Several palace maids, inexperienced in childbirth, were already flustered. Tian Yu sensed that the baby was about to come out and gave Li Xingyun a wink. Li Xingyun understood and said to the palace maids, "Quickly go and get some clean cloths. Change the hot water again. Go and prepare some ginseng soup. Also, prepare a few stoves. It's too cold here. The Empress can't take it anymore."

After they were all sent away, Tian Yu was exhausted. Li Xingyun gave Tian Yu acupuncture and said, "Tian Yu, just hang in there a little longer, you'll be out soon."

Tian Yu regained consciousness and, with all her remaining strength, finally gave birth. Exhausted, she held her baby girl in her arms and gently kissed her little face. The little girl looked around curiously without crying. Li Xingyun took another child, already prepared, from the medicine box and placed it in front of Tian Yu. Tian Yu looked at Li Xingyun with suspicion. Li Xingyun whispered, "Don't worry, this child was found outside; he's an orphan." Tian Yu felt a pang of pity, after all, she was an orphan herself. Li Xingyun comforted her, "Once this is all over, I'll definitely find a way to get him out of here."

Tian Yu nodded, then patted the baby's bottom. The little girl cried loudly. After confirming she was alright, Li Xingyun smelled the prepared medicine near the baby's nose. The little girl closed her eyes and fell asleep again. Li Xingyun quickly placed her at the bottom of the medicine box and smelled another bottle of medicine near the boy's nose. The little guy soon opened his eyes and looked around. Tian Yu felt a little guilty and touched the baby in front of her. At this moment, a palace maid heard the baby crying and brought in some things. Li Xingyun handed the baby to one of the maids and fed Tian Yu the prepared ginseng soup. Tian Yu looked at Li Xingyun worriedly. Li Xingyun smiled slightly at her, took Tian Yu's pulse, and then left with the medicine box. The palace maid treated Tian Yu according to Li Xingyun's instructions. The maid holding the baby happily took the baby outside. Wu Yaohui, who was waiting outside, couldn't wait any longer and stepped forward to ask, "Has she been born?"

"Your Majesty, it's a baby boy!" the palace maid said, holding the child.

Wu Yaohui didn't even glance at the child, but gestured to the eunuch behind him, "Why haven't the wet nurse and nanny arrived yet?"

"It's almost here, it should be arriving soon. This old servant will go and check on it now."

"Your Majesty, the young prince and empress are both well," Li Xingyun said, handing the medicine box to Xiao Wu outside the door.

"Thank you for your hard work, Physician Li. Very good. I will reward you handsomely. Bring the servants to bestow the reward!"

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your reward!"

After the palace maids finished tidying Tian Yu up, Tian Yu looked at this familiar place and smiled bitterly to herself. It turned out this little girl wasn't there to help her cover up her lie, but rather to pick a spot. Giving birth here was the best thing, but she didn't know if she would ever see her again. She hoped her daughter would grow up healthy and happy. Wu Yaohui then entered, stood before Tian Yu, and looked at the pale-faced woman on the bed, saying, "Your Majesty, you've suffered. I'll take you back to the palace now."

"Your Majesty, you mustn't. The Empress has just given birth, so it's best if she doesn't move around. The weather outside is cold, and if she gets hurt, it could lead to long-term health problems," Li Xingyun reminded her from outside.

"I want to see the child," Tian Yu said weakly.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I've already sent your wet nurse and nanny to take care of you. You should rest for now." Seeing that she was like this, Wu Yaohui could only stay and said, clenching his fists.

At this moment, the imperial physicians and nurses from the palace rushed over. In the chaos, Li Xingyun gave Xiao Wu a wink, and Xiao Wu, carrying his medicine box, retreated and left the Marquis's residence through the back door, avoiding everyone.

"Why are you so late!" Wu Yaohui shouted to the imperial physicians and nannies who had rushed over.

"Your Majesty, it's snowing, and the roads are too slippery. The carriage lost control and collided with an oncoming carriage, which caused the delay," the old nanny explained.

"Go in and check on the Empress. If anything happens to her, you will all be in deep trouble."

"Yes! Yes!" The men were so frightened that they scrambled into the house. After all the commotion, Tian Yu had fallen into a drowsy sleep. Wu Yaohui knew that Tian Yu was alright, so he returned to the palace with peace of mind, leaving all the guards and palace servants to watch over her before leaving himself.