Chapter 164 Returning to the Imperial City after Giving Birth
"Your Majesty, there is simply not enough food and fodder, whether it is at the border or inside the country." After saying this, he collapsed to the ground.
Hearing his words, the others almost fainted.
"What if we only focus on one side?" Wen Li stood up and asked.
Minister Lu raised his head and looked at Prince Li: "If we only take care of one side, then we can barely catch up for a while. After the autumn harvest, we can connect again."
He spent the entire night figuring out how to best manage the food supplies.
Unfortunately, there is really too little food in the national treasury.
"Okay, Minister Lu, you use all the food and supplies for disaster relief. I'll find a way to deal with the border." Wen Li said affirmatively.
But as soon as he finished speaking, the emperor became furious. "You think of a way, what can you do? That's rations for hundreds of thousands of troops. How much do you have?"
｜"It's already this late, so stop making trouble here." The emperor was also very troubled.
"Father, I'm serious." Wen Li came back in a hurry last night and forgot to bring some samples.
But it’s okay. After the troops are inspected, the first batch of rations will be received. Will you still be afraid that they won’t believe you then?
No matter what happens in the imperial city.
The severe drought began to spread.
In many places, the fields are dry and cracked.
Minister Lu did not dare to delay.
He asked the emperor for an order that he would have the right to execute any corrupt officials he encountered first.
The emperor still trusts Minister Lu very much.
He gave the emperor the order without saying a word.
This time, other vice ministers from the Ministry of Revenue accompanied Minister Lu.
It can be said that these people are all Lu Shangshu's confidants, and they are very easy to use.
When the drought started, Xia Yutong asked Uncle He to close the door of the Xia family mansion.
Not only that, people in the underworld also began to organize themselves into green forest heroes.
Robbing the rich to help the poor.
Xiaoxuan wanted to join, but Jiang Ce did not return to the imperial city. Moreover, because of his special status, he did not dare to drag down his elder sister.
He could only stay in the imperial city and watch over Prince Li's mansion.
Because my eldest sister is not at home.
With so many things piled up at the same time, who would still care about Princess Li.
As a businessman, Yuyan was the first to respond to the court and directly donated 100,000 taels of silver.
There was no way, because food was expensive and there was no preparation at the moment, and Yuyan couldn't buy food.
Uncle Feng also prepared a lot of food, which he had been storing on a regular basis. Wen Li asked him to transport it directly to Minister Lu so as not to make the people suffer.
Dayan’s population could not be reduced any further.
When you are in a high position, you have to think from a higher perspective.
In mid-July, after the military roll call was completed, a total of 200,000 troops set out.
Head to the border.
Resist the Huns.
When the people learned about this, they all bid farewell to him in tears.
At the border, the Huns had already launched an attack, but it was on a small scale.
At the end of September, the army finally arrived at the border.
The first and second year students also stored the food sent by Uncle He and others.
Along the way, General Wang once again looked at King Li with admiration.
Whether it is marching or supplying food, King Li is a capable person.
When he succeeded to the throne, Wang Zhongguo was the first to submit.
In September, after Xia Yutong heard that Wen Li had arrived safely, her stomach began to move.
After Wen Li left, she asked Uncle He to arrange everyone, and now all the midwives have entered the delivery room.
In the palace, the emperor certainly would not let Xia Yutong stay there alone, so he asked the secret guards to keep an eye on her.
Not long after the attack was launched, the secret guards entered the imperial city.
The emperor was so busy with the memorials submitted by his officials that his head was about to explode.
"Master, the princess has launched an attack." As soon as the sun rose at noon, the secret guards entered the palace.
Xia Yutong had an attack in the morning and still hadn't given birth by noon.
Maybe it was because of the twins, the delivery was a bit difficult.
She had already taken out the space water and asked Xia Xue to watch over it.
Whenever she felt weak, she would drink some water.
Only those who have experienced childbirth know how painful it is.
"Xia Xue, give me a sip of water."
She didn't know how many times she had drunk it.
At this time, she missed the modern caesarean section very much.
After taking a sip of water, she felt stronger and more energetic.
When the midwives saw this, they wanted to tell them not to drink the cold water, but seeing how energetic the host was after drinking the water, they kept their mouths shut.
"Ma'am, come, follow me."
"Breathe in."
"Exhale."
"Yes, that's it, don't stop."
It was not until the evening that Xia Yutong's first child was born.
"It's born, it's born." Xia Xue shouted when she saw the midwife holding out the first child.
Her voice also reached outside.
All the Xia family members who were guarding outside smiled.
"Madam, don't be discouraged. There is still one more. Let's try again." There were four midwives in total.
Two went to clean up the first-born child, and the other two immediately came over to take over.
Xia Yutong also knew that she should not be discouraged at this time.
"Well, come on."
After Xia Xue gave her master another sip of water, she held her master's hand tightly.
"Master, come on, there's another one. We'll be comfortable once the baby is born." She understood her master.
She was so lazy on weekdays, but today she had used so much energy and it was so difficult that she was afraid she couldn't bear it.
Xia Yutong nodded randomly, "Okay."
"Breathe in."
"Exhale."
"Come again."
A few minutes later, the second child was born.
“Wow…”
The child's crying echoed throughout the Xia Mansion.
As soon as they were born, the light outside disappeared over the horizon.
After Xia Yutong glanced at the children, she fell asleep.
Xia Xiang hurried forward and helped the midwife clean up her master.
After coming out of the delivery room, I went straight into the bedroom next door.
"Two young masters." Xia Xue happily announced the good news to Uncle He and others who were waiting outside.
"Okay, okay, okay."
Uncle He and others were happy for their master.
Suddenly, laughter filled the entire Xia Mansion.
Xia Yutong didn't wake up until the next day after giving birth.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she looked around.
Seeing this, Xia Xue, who was guarding her, immediately stepped forward to check, "Master, do you want some water?"
She was filled with joy when she saw her master wake up.
"Where is the child?" Xia Yutong was very worried about the child.
"The child's wet nurse is next door. He just fell asleep after being fed. Xia Xiang is watching him." Xia Xue knew that her master was worried about the child, so she immediately told her.
"That's good. Pour me a glass of water."
After drinking a mouthful of warm water, Xia Yutong finally felt a little more energetic.
"Are you hungry, my lady? Would you like to drink some soup now?" Xia Xue had been told by the maid in the palace that women who had just woken up from childbirth would usually be very hungry.
Xia Yutong shook her head and said, "Wait a minute." She couldn't drink anymore.
"How about some porridge?"
Xia Yutong instinctively wanted to refuse, but she also wanted to get better quickly, so she finally nodded and said, "Then have some porridge."
"Okay, I'll bring it over right away." The porridge was being kept warm over charcoal fire, just in case the master woke up and felt hungry.
After eating a bowl of porridge, Xia Yutong finally felt some strength in her body.
"Is everything alright in the mansion?"
"It's great. Uncle He is so happy that she gave birth to two sons. He even rewarded everyone in the mansion." Xia Xue couldn't help laughing when talking about this.
"Thank you so much, Uncle He. By the way, has there been any letter from the imperial city?" She was thinking about Wen Li.
"Master, don't worry. Everything is fine. The prince has arrived at the border and is fighting the Xiongnu. The imperial city is also peaceful and no one is causing trouble."
"Master, don't worry about this. Lie down and rest."
Xia Yutong was helpless and could only listen to Xia Xue and lie down to sleep.
Since the children were born in Enning Prefecture, no special ceremony was held for their third day bath.
However, she still sent a letter to the royal palace in the imperial city, telling them that she had given birth to two sons.
In the palace, when the emperor heard the news, he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Send some medicinal herbs over, and bring Nanny Huang along. She is an experienced in taking care of children. Li'er is not here, and we can't let his wife suffer." The emperor said to the secret guards kneeling below.
"yes."
Before the full moon, Xia Yutong's health had almost recovered, and she set out on the road to the imperial city with her children.
Uncle He couldn't leave because of Zhuangzi's affairs, so he was reluctant to see the young masters off.
Seeing him like this, Xia Yutong felt that it was time for Uncle He to start taking care of himself in his old age.
Anyway, Liu'er has trained well now, so let her take over the affairs of the farm when the time comes.
"Uncle He, don't see me off. Go back quickly. It's very sunny outside." This weather is really depressing. It has been so long since it rained.
September should be the beginning of autumn, but now, even though it is the beginning of autumn, not a drop of rain has fallen.
Dayan has been working for more than half a year, and he still has no idea what the situation is like outside now.
Xia Yutong looked at the two children in the car and couldn't bear to lift the curtain.
"Uncle He, if the village has any extra food, please help the people of this world." Sweet potatoes and other foods have been stored for so many years, not only enough for the war, but there should be more.
"Oh, my master is so kind." He had also suffered from hunger and knew the hardships involved.
"Okay, just let the people below go, and take it easy yourself." Uncle He didn't have much martial arts experience, he just knew some punches and kicks.
If we were really surrounded by refugees, I'm afraid...
"I know, I know, Uncle He knows."
Uncle He's eyes were red.
This time, Xia Yutong really left. On her way back, she saw many refugees gathering outside the imperial city gate.
The court also set up a large pot and started distributing porridge.
As long as there is no disorder in order.
After taking out the token and entering the city gate, they went straight back to the palace.
The day after tomorrow is the children’s full moon day. She must come back not only for herself but also for the children.
As soon as she came back, she sent Nanny Huang back to the palace to report the news, to let the emperor know that she was safe.
She knew there were secret guards around, but the emperor didn't want her to know, so she just didn't know.
After receiving the letter, the emperor left the palace that night.
After arriving at the palace, he had the children brought out to take a look. When he saw that the children were all well, he finally felt relieved.
Hearing about it and seeing it with your own eyes are two different things.
Through the door, Xia Yutong couldn't help but worry about Wen Li, "Father, is Wen Li okay?" she asked worriedly.
When he saw his daughter-in-law asking him about Li'er, he was happier than anyone else.
"Don't worry, you know Li'er's abilities, and with the things your Zhuangzi has given him, he will definitely return safely."
He was no less worried than she was.
"That's good, Father. Your daughter-in-law doesn't want to celebrate the children's full moon. There's a severe drought right now. If our royal family still holds a full moon banquet, I'm afraid it will be bad for the royal family."
She didn't want to do it in the first place, but she knew that once she was one month old, the wives of the dignitaries would come to see her, so she had to go back.
"You are a good person." The emperor originally wanted to talk to her about the full moon banquet.
Now it seems that this daughter-in-law is more sensible and capable than he thought.
"We will invite all the relatives to dinner that day, and then add the two children to the family tree." He believed that his daughter-in-law would be able to raise the two children well.
Normally, royal heirs are not included in the family tree until they are one year old.
"I'll listen to my father." She knew that she had no say in the matter.
"That's fine. If you don't understand something, just ask Nanny Huang. She's one of us." Of course he knew that there was a stalker in the palace.
Now that the kids are down, it's time to clean up.
That night, shortly after the emperor left the palace, some people disappeared from the palace.
Of course, Xia Yutong couldn't hide these things, but she asked people not to interfere.
Now the mansion is basically full of her and Wen Li's people.
Finally I can have a good sleep.
On the day of the full moon, the wives of the clan members all came early.
Almost all the people who came were Xia Yutong's elders.
They were entrusted by the emperor to help Princess Li organize the full moon banquet.
Xia Yutong gave them full authority and followed their arrangements in everything.
Seeing this, the ladies of the clan became more friendly towards Princess Li.
The arrangements for this full moon banquet were even more elaborate than those for his own grandson.
"Add the family tree." Before the meal, the oldest elder of the Ouyang clan came forward to preside over the inclusion of the two children in the family tree.
It is true that the emperor is the head of the clan, but there are some things that are really beyond his control.
For example, when it comes to the family tree, you have to listen to the elders.
After a while, a relative of the Ouyang clan came in holding the family tree in both hands.
"Ouyang family, the 68th great-great-grandson, son of Ouyang Li, is included in the family tree today."
Presided over by the old patriarch, Xia Yutong reported the names of the two children, and the emperor wrote them personally.
This ceremony is complete.
The two children also had their own official names.
The eldest brother’s name is Ouyang Gen, and the character Gen was actually chosen by the emperor.
Originally, the emperor wanted to name the child himself, but he was afraid of offending the young couple.
So he selected a lot of words and let Xia Yutong choose by herself.
Finally, the two words "Gen" and "Chang" were decided.
There is no need to say much about the meaning of these two words, it must be very good.
Xia Yutong didn't want both of her sons to be tied to this imperial city.
She was selfish for once and wanted to make the second child feel more comfortable, so she chose the word "Chang".
The eldest brother had no choice. He was the eldest brother and had to shoulder some responsibilities. Of course, if he was not willing, she didn't mind letting the second brother take over.
After the full moon banquet, Xia Yutong stayed at home to take care of the child.
He kept asking about the news at the border all day long.
She was relieved to know that he was fine.
However, he was suffering at the front, and she couldn't enjoy herself at home.
"Xia Xiang, is Liu'er here?" She planned to mobilize some of the Xia family's power to rescue the poor people.
It's considered a good deed.
"My lord, Sister Liu'er will be here soon." Xia Xiang was making small clothes for the child with cotton cloth in her hand.
Children grow up fast, and of course, they do a lot.
"As soon as she arrives, tell her to come straight over."
After watching the child for a while, a notification sounded outside.
Liu'er walked in.
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