Consort Chi had given birth before, so she naturally understood the importance of conserving her energy.
As the daughter of a military family, she naturally disliked Consort Ming's timid and cowardly nature.
She was just about to say something when she heard a loud call from the eunuch outside.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Consort Zhuang and Consort Ruan, who were standing to the side, had already stood up one after another. Consort Chi also suppressed her impatience and stood up first to greet them.
Before she even reached the outside of the palace, she saw the Emperor stride in.
The Emperor had just finished discussing matters with his ministers in the Funing Hall. He hadn't even had time to change out of his casual clothes, yet he looked imposing, as if he were bringing a chill with him as he entered, which inexplicably intimidated everyone.
Indeed, the emperor's majesty is intimidating.
Pei Yuanhui only helped Consort Chi, who was in front of him, and only gave her a light touch. After Consort Chi stood up, he let go of her hand.
"How is Consort Ming?" Pei Yuanhui stopped in front of the screen outside the inner hall.
Consort Chi shook her head: "Consort Ming has only been in labor for a short while, but she was frightened and the imperial physician did not dare to prepare medicine for her easily. She was also crying and screaming loudly. I am afraid that she has no strength left. Moreover, Consort Ming's pregnancy was premature."
Chi Xiexiang's worries were genuine, and she couldn't help but sigh.
Pei Yuanhui gave a soft "hmm": "I had someone bring ginseng roots, so that Consort Ming can hold them in her mouth if she doesn't have the strength."
This wasn't the first time a woman in his harem had given birth, and Pei Yuanhui naturally knew a thing or two about childbirth.
Consort Chi nodded in agreement: "I was also thinking of making preparations, but Consort Ming was born prematurely..."
Chi Xiexiang's heart wasn't that hard, or in other words, Consort Ming posed no real threat to her.
Even if Consort Ming, who is timid and weak, gives birth to a child, there is nothing to worry about.
At this moment, she felt even more reluctant for the Emperor to come to Chuxiu Palace to worry about things after just finishing his duties in court.
Just then, the midwife came out wiping her sweat.
"Greetings to His Majesty, the Imperial Concubine, and all the ladies..."
"Alright, enough of those formalities. How is Consort Ming inside?" Consort Chi waved her hand.
The midwife didn't dare delay: "Yes, Your Majesty. Lady Ming was frightened and doesn't have enough strength for childbirth. Your Majesty is only eight months pregnant, and judging from the situation, I'm afraid she will have a difficult delivery."
"oops……"
It's unclear who made that sound.
Upon hearing this, Pei Yuanhui frowned deeply: "You must ensure the safety of Consort Ming and the child in her womb. Go in and give Consort Ming a proper delivery."
Pei Yuanhui was too lazy to say anything else at this point.
Consort Chi also glanced at the midwife, and helped the Emperor up, saying, "Your Majesty, rest assured, with you here, Consort Ming and her unborn child will be fine. You've worked hard today, please sit down and rest. Fangkui, bring a cup of ginseng soup."
The imperial physicians and midwives were busy in the inner palace, but the delivery was difficult and the baby in Consort Ming's belly showed no signs of coming out. The imperial physicians had already prescribed a labor-inducing soup, but Consort Ming was not in good spirits and it took her two or three sips to finish the bowl of soup.
Pei Yuanhui stood still for a moment, listening to the commotion inside. Ming Guifei's screams could still be heard from time to time.
He let out a heavy sigh, feeling inexplicably annoyed. He finally sat down at the head of the table, and although no one dared to disturb him, he still felt extremely restless.
"It's getting late, there's no need to keep them here. Consort Ming may not be able to give birth tonight, so tell them all to go home."
Even with all the concubines here, it's no use. If Consort Ming could give birth safely while everyone is here, then Consort Cheng wouldn't have miscarried before.
Thinking of this, Pei Yuanhui looked down and saw Consort Cheng sitting in front of Consort Ruan, her face looking rather pale. She was staring straight ahead, seemingly lost in thought.
Pei Yuanhui took another deep breath, no longer looking at anyone, and closed his eyes in silence.
Consort Chi sat down in the armchair that Fang Kuicai had moved for her. She noticed the change in the Emperor's expression and waved her hand dismissively at the crowd below, saying, "Disperse, all of you. Be careful when you go back."
Because the emperor had his eyes closed, she lowered her voice when she spoke.
The group understood and rose to take their leave, a silent farewell.
Huo Qinghe left Chuxiu Palace with Consort Meng. After walking for a while, Consort Meng said to Huo Qinghe, "It's getting late, you should go back soon. I wonder how Consort Ming's pregnancy is going..."
She was still curious about whether Consort Ming's baby was a boy or a girl, and also about whether Consort Ming would be able to give birth successfully.
Huo Qinghe was good at saying polite things: "I hope Consort Ming will have a safe delivery. Sister, please be careful when you go back."
The two parted ways quickly. Huo Qinghe held onto Lvhuai's hand, while He Yunzhong carried a palace lantern to provide light ahead.
"Judging from Consort Ming's delivery today, it really makes one's heart pound with anxiety."
Huo Qinghe nodded: "It seems we'll have to do this again tomorrow. Have we prepared our safety locks? I didn't expect Consort Ming to have a premature birth..."
Green Locust nodded: "It'll probably take another two days. I just went to the Imperial Household Department to say that a few days ago. Yes, who would have thought that Consort Ming would give birth prematurely today..."
With Consort Ming giving birth prematurely, no one would pay any attention to Consort Qin, who had hanged herself.
I'm afraid that after he goes back to his palace, he'll be laughing in his sleep.
"My lady hasn't had dinner yet. Go back and have dinner, then rest early. Tomorrow will probably be busy."
That's right.
The next day, the first thing Huo Qinghe asked after waking up was about Consort Ming's childbirth in Chuxiu Palace.
However, all the girls shook their heads.
"Last night, His Majesty stayed at Chuxiu Palace. Consort Ming stayed up all night but still hasn't given birth. I heard that it even alarmed the Empress Dowager."
Huo Qinghe understood: "Let's get ready and have breakfast before heading to Chuxiu Palace."
She tried to give birth all night but couldn't...
When Huo Qinghe arrived at Chuxiu Palace, she saw many sedan chairs outside the palace gate, and she could now identify them all.
"Empress has arrived too?" Huo Qinghe said, walking inside as well.
She had just entered the palace, so whether Consort Ming gave birth to a boy or a girl was actually not important to her.
However, as soon as she stepped into Chuxiu Palace, she heard the palace maids inside shouting.
"My wife has given birth! She has given birth! My wife has given birth!"
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