Chapter 408
Song Xuan sat upright in the courtyard, but he felt cold all over. Hearing the cries of pain from the delivery room, he felt restless and simply stood up and paced back and forth.
Xiazi followed beside him, her face also full of anxiety, and the tea on the table was replaced one cup after another.
"Your Majesty, you need not worry. Although the Imperial Concubine is crying out in pain, it is very regular, which shows that her condition is stable and there is nothing wrong," the physician reassured her.
Xiaxiazi repeatedly said, "The divine doctor's medical skills are superb, and what he said is definitely correct."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a basin of bloody water was brought out of the delivery room, and Song Xuan's expression grew even colder.
"His Majesty's blood is light in color, and Her Majesty's bleeding is not much. Bleeding during childbirth is normal, as long as it is not postpartum hemorrhage," the divine physician quickly explained.
Song Xuan stared intently at the basin of bloody water without saying a word, but the atmosphere became even more tense.
Shen Qingnian gave birth very quickly this time. About an hour later, the baby's loud cry was heard, and then the nanny came out with a happy face, carrying the baby.
The old woman knelt on the ground, smiling as she said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations on the birth of a little princess!"
Song Xuan's heart stirred, and he immediately took the baby from the nanny's arms. He had raised Xiao Yanqing himself, so he was very skilled at holding a child. He looked at the baby in his arms; the baby's skin was a little red, the eyes were closed, and the little bundle of flesh was so tender that it made his heart soften.
But he didn't look at it much, and went into the delivery room with the baby in his arms.
There was a faint smell of blood in the delivery room. Shen Qingnian's face was slightly pale and she looked a little listless. She had stayed up all night and then gave birth, so she was exhausted. But she still forced herself to stay awake and waited for Song Xuan to bring the baby in.
When Song Xuan came in carrying the child, she raised her hand and said weakly, "Quickly, let me see the baby."
“So cute,” Song Xuan said, sitting on the edge of the bed with an incredibly gentle expression.
Shen Qingnian raised her hand and touched the baby's soft cheek, smiling as she said, "Qingxue seems to have a very well-behaved nature."
Song Qingxue was the name given by Song Xuanqi to make up for what happened four years ago.
"Qing Nian, you've worked so hard," Song Xuan leaned down and kissed her, his eyes full of affection.
Shen Qingnian smiled as she held the man's hand, and soon she fell asleep from exhaustion. The wet nurse took the baby to nurse, and Song Xuan generously rewarded everyone who served in the Golden Hall, and the entire palace also received an extra month's allowance.
The winter chill has dissipated, and spring warmth and blooming flowers are just around the corner.
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In the following three months, the current emperor swiftly eliminated the entire faction of Chen Zheng, leaving many positions vacant in the previous court. With the imperial examinations approaching, more students from humble backgrounds had the opportunity to make their mark in the examinations.
Xia Qianjun and Meng Yun have left Da Xuan. The two returned to Chongmeng with General Xia. With Song Xuan's support, Meng Yun eliminated his opponents and successfully ascended to the position of Crown Prince of Chongmeng. Xia Qianjun also rightfully became the Crown Princess. The entire Chongmeng was now in Meng Yun's hands.
At the same time, Da Xuan and Chong Meng established diplomatic relations, and there will be no more war on the border for the next thirty years. The two countries also began to trade and communicate with each other.
Three months later.
Shen Qingnian was officially restored to the throne as Empress, and she attended the investiture ceremony dressed in a bright red palace gown.
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