Chapter 254: Big Belly
Just as Liu Yuetang was wondering what he meant by the account book, Xiao Heng had already laid her on the bed, and then his hot lips came towards her.
"Your Majesty..." Liu Yuetang called softly.
"Call me husband." Xiao Heng placed his palm against her jade fingers, interlocking their fingers, his voice deep.
"Husband..."
Hearing the woman's gentle voice, Xiao Heng's eyes became even hotter.
He held Liu Yuetang's hand and placed it on his body, then slowly said, "Look through this account of mine carefully."
“Turning until your hands are tired and you don’t want to turn anymore.”
"Huh?" Liu Yuetang's charming eyes were filled with surprise.
Soon, she understood what Xiao Heng meant by flipping through the account books.
She had been flipping through the pages for a full half hour and must have been really tired.
She was so tired that she couldn't lift her hands anymore, so Xiao Heng massaged her shoulders for a full half hour.
As soon as May arrived, the huge royal procession set out for the palace.
The Queen specially asked Xiao Heng and Liu Yuetang to ride in a sedan chair, while she took Xiao Cheng'an and Xiao Chengye with her.
Along the way, Xiao Heng always protected Liu Yuetang, fearing that she would not be able to bear the bumpy journey.
The time required to reach the palace was nearly half an hour longer than in previous years, and everyone knew the reason.
Ningpin held the hand of a palace maid as she walked towards the imperial sedan chair. She said to Chupin beside her, "The palace is much quieter this year."
In the past year, there were the Yu, Ruan and Bai families.
Now that these three are dead, the favored Concubine Zhao and Concubine Ming are confined to the palace.
The only concubines who came were Liu Yuetang, Ningpin, Chupin, Ye Meiren, Rongyue and Su Nanqing.
Concubine Chu sighed slightly and waved the round fan in her hand: "What's the point of being quiet? Concubine Xi will give birth in half a month. The emperor is with her every day, and we can only watch."
Concubine Ning smiled faintly: "The Emperor has always valued the royal heir, so it's inevitable that he cares a little about Concubine Xi. When you were pregnant with the second prince, didn't the Emperor and the Empress treat you so well?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Chu's expression became slightly better. Just as she was about to speak, she was stunned by the scene before her.
"You see, the emperor really loves her."
Concubine Ning raised her eyes and saw Xiao Heng carrying Liu Yuetang down from the sedan chair, climbing up the stairs before putting her down.
When he put her down, he did not forget to support her and gently reminded her: "Be careful."
Concubine Ning raised her lips calmly, still remembering that the year before last, the emperor walked towards Concubine Zhao in full view of everyone and accompanied her back to the bedroom.
But now, only two years have passed, and everything has changed.
Rong Yue looked at Liu Yuetang's belly, which was about to burst through her clothes, and felt uneasy. It was only ten days since they last saw each other, so how could her belly be so big? She was even more frightened when she saw her walking so heavily.
After Xiao Heng returned to Chengguang Palace, Rong Yue immediately went to Liuyin Palace.
Seeing Rong Yue coming, Liu Yuetang's face lit up with joy, and she was about to stand up. Rong Yue stepped forward quickly and said hurriedly, "Hurry up and sit down. I see that your stomach is pounding with fear."
Liu Yuetang stroked her abdomen and said with a smile, "Why do you say that, sister?"
Rong Yue frowned slightly, and after some hesitation she finally spoke out, holding Liu Yuetang's hand.
"Sister, don't blame me for being nosy. You're pregnant with twins, aren't you?"
Liu Yuetang was slightly stunned: "Not really."
Rong Yue's expression became even more solemn when she heard this. Just as she was about to speak, Liu Yuetang said, "Sister, do you want to say that my belly is a little big?"
She held Rong Yue's hand and said softly, "Don't worry, sister. The Empress also mentioned this last month. I was a little worried when I returned to the palace, so I quickly summoned Doctor Shen. However, Doctor Shen is a man, so it was inconvenient for him to examine me. So a few days ago, I asked the midwife to feel my belly. She said that although I was pregnant, the baby was not very big, and its head was already facing downwards. As long as I moved around properly, I would be able to give birth safely."
Rong Yue let out a long sigh, the haze between her brows dissipated, and she smiled and said, "That's good, that's good. Just now, Concubine Chu and the others said that your baby was too big and it might be difficult to give birth. I was afraid..."
She barely closed her lips.
Throughout history, giving birth for a woman is like having one foot halfway into the gates of hell.
In the palace, there were even more women suffering from difficult childbirth.
Liu Yuetang smiled coldly: "I knew that when they saw me showing my pregnancy, they would think of a difficult birth and hide in the palace to have fun."
Her palm was pressed against her swollen belly, and the restless fetal movements beneath the brocade caused ripples in the fabric.
"Since that's the case, I'll just let them have their way and let them be happy first."
Rong Yue suddenly understood and smiled sweetly, "So my sister was deliberately hiding this from them."
Liu Yuetang slowly raised her lips, not only wanting to hide it from the concubines.
She also wants to hide it from Xiao Heng.
Let him understand that childbirth is not easy for women.
She had just given birth to this child for him after going through the gates of hell.
Xiao Heng naturally noticed something was wrong. After returning to Chengguang Palace, he summoned Doctor Shen.
Not long after, Doctor Shen hurried in carrying a medicine box.
Xiao Heng sat upright in the seat of honor, his face as solemn as ink: "Chen Ci, I want to ask you, why is Concubine Xi's belly bigger than that of an ordinary pregnant woman?"
Imperial Physician Shen looked directly into Xiao Heng's eyes and suppressed his panic. "Your Majesty, the fetus in your womb is slightly larger than a full-term baby, so the abdomen is also a little bigger. However, I asked the midwife, and she said that although the fetus is slightly larger, the fetal position is normal, so there should be no problem."
Xiao Heng's face darkened and he shouted, "What do you mean it should be fine?"
Imperial Physician Shen quickly knelt and kowtowed to the ground. "Your Majesty, please understand. Childbirth is a life-threatening situation for women, and this has been the case since ancient times. Even with the full support of the Imperial Hospital, it is difficult to predict whether a child will be safe or not. Therefore, I cannot guarantee that Concubine Xi is safe and sound."
Xiao Heng's heart tightened suddenly, and the five fingers under his wide black sleeves curled up quietly, but his expression remained as dignified as usual.
"Then... if the dragon fetus is too large, will it be more difficult to give birth?"
Doctor Shen lowered his eyes and thought for a moment.
I had to make the Emperor worried about Concubine Xi, but I couldn't exaggerate, so I had to think carefully before answering.
After a moment, he said in panic: "Yes, the bigger the dragon fetus is, the higher the risk of difficult labor."
After a pause, he continued, "But don't worry, Your Majesty. Concubine Xi's dragon fetus is just a little bit too big."
But for Xiao Heng, a slightly larger size is still larger.
At least, bigger than ordinary children.
He dug his nails into his palms, his throat rolling slowly: "So, Concubine Xi must have suffered more during childbirth, right?"
Doctor Shen said softly, "Giving birth is always painful for women. However, Concubine Xi has always been weak, and the dragon fetus is a little too large. If Concubine Xi doesn't cooperate with the midwife, she will definitely... definitely suffer a lot, and it will be even more dangerous."
Xiao Heng's throat was blocked, and even after swallowing twice, he still couldn't suppress the surging anxiety. He slowly closed his eyes: "Okay, I understand."
"You can go down now. Concubine Xi is about to give birth. You must check her pulse every day. If there is anything, report it to me immediately."
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