Chapter 110
Early that morning, the Empress arrived in high spirits, carrying many things. She was wearing a cloak and, upon entering the hall, quickly pulled Shen Qingnian to sit down.
Although the emperor's health was still weak these days, he had recovered a lot and was able to attend court. However, Song Xuan was still very busy, but Shen Qingnian did not care.
After the Empress sat down with Shen Qingnian, she gently touched Shen Qingnian's protruding belly and said happily, "The baby will be out soon, but it has been very tiring for you. Qingnian, you should bear with it a little longer. You will be able to relax after the baby is born."
Shen Qingnian gently stroked her lower abdomen and smiled, "What Mother says is absolutely right."
The Empress beckoned for the palace maid carrying the clothes to come forward: "The palace banquet will be held tonight. You can wear this to the banquet. This dress is light and warm, yet still elegant. The headdress that I chose for you is also light yet appropriate."
She had specially commissioned the making of this dress so that Qing Nian would be comfortable at the palace banquet. The banquet would only last two hours, but Qing Nian was currently pregnant and needed to be very careful.
Shen Qingnian looked at the clothes and headdress in the hands of the palace maid and said, "Thank you, Mother. You have gone to so much trouble."
After saying this, she was about to get up to express her gratitude, but the Empress stopped her personally: "How can you perform the ceremony with such a big belly? Not to mention Xuan'er's objection, even His Majesty would not allow it."
Although the Emperor was ill, he was particularly concerned about Qing Nian's pregnancy.
Shen Qingnian didn't insist and sat back down.
The Empress couldn't help but take her hand and said with some emotion, "You are a remarkable woman. You became pregnant just a few months after entering the palace. Back then, the Emperor and I worked hard for three years before we were able to conceive Xuan'er."
"Once the year is over, Xuan'er will ascend the throne. At that time, you will have given birth to a prince, which will be a double celebration. His Majesty will be very happy."
She didn't think it was a bad thing that the two things happened at the same time.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian smiled and said, "I never expected these two things to happen together."
"It's a good thing, it's a good thing!" The Empress smiled broadly.
The Empress did not stay in the East Palace for long. She spoke with Shen Qingnian for a while before leaving. The palace banquet was to be held that evening, and she had other matters to attend to.
Shen Qingnian leaned against the chaise lounge, her brows slightly furrowed, her face pale, and she felt some discomfort in her abdomen.
Seeing her frown, Xiaoju couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?"
Shen Qingnian pursed her slightly pale lips. She felt the pain in her abdomen intensify and a sense of panic rose within her.
She immediately instructed Xiaoju, "Quickly go to the Imperial Hospital and invite Imperial Physician Xu here!"
She was pregnant with twins, and Imperial Physician Xu had said that twins are very likely to be born prematurely.
Calculating the days, there was still more than a month until Song Xuan's enthronement date. She had to stabilize the pregnancy before Song Xuan ascended the throne!
Upon hearing this, Xiaoju immediately sprang to attention and ran towards the outside of the palace. Shen Qingnian also instructed the palace maid beside her to help her to the bed.
As she walked, she could feel her abdomen tightening slightly and uncontrollably. It wasn't very painful, but Physician Xu had previously told her that abdominal tightening was also a sign of premature labor.
Shen Qingnian lay down on the bed, her eyes showing both determination and coldness.
Soon, Physician Xu arrived in a hurry with his medicine box, accompanied by Song Xuan, who was covered in snow.
Song Xuan rushed over from the Imperial Study. He strode to Shen Qingnian's side and, seeing her pale face, immediately gave instructions to Imperial Physician Xu.
"Quickly, take Qingnian's pulse!"
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