Duan Yu sat silently at the table, his heart shrouded in a thick haze.
His mood was so bad that he lost interest in everything around him. The summer breeze blew gently, but he didn't feel a bit of coolness, only felt his heart become heavier.
Watson realized that it was because of Qiu Shuang's departure.
"Master, since you care about Miss Qiu Shuang, why do you let her go?" Watson poured a cup of tea for Duan Yu.
Duan Yu picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.
After a long moment, he finally said, "Under those circumstances, could I have asked her not to leave?" Perhaps feeling his words were too blunt, he paused and added, "Forget it, if she's leaving, then she's leaving."
After a while, news came from outside: Du Minting was about to give birth!
"My dear husband, the princess is about to give birth! Chanpo asks you to go and wait outside the door."
After the man left, Watson asked, "Do you want to save the princess's life?"
"Keep it, she's still useful." Duan Yu's face showed no expression.
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Du Minting was in excruciating pain, sweat dripping down her forehead as she clutched her stomach tightly with both hands. Her face was as pale as paper, her lips trembling, and she occasionally let out painful moans.
“Ah…ah…it hurts…”
"Princess, please be patient. Don't use up all your strength. Save your energy and try not to shout..."
The midwife was anxiously giving instructions while everyone was busy preparing various items.
As time passed, Du Minting's strength was almost exhausted, and the baby still hadn't been delivered. Her eyes gradually blurred and her consciousness began to blur, but she still gritted her teeth and persevered.
"Is he out?" Du Minting said weakly.
Her hair was sticking to her face, dripping wet.
"Almost there! Almost there! Listen to me, and give it one last push!"
Finally, thanks to everyone's efforts, a clear cry was heard. Du Minting felt relieved, and a happy smile appeared on her tired face.
The midwife joyfully held the baby in her arms and announced to everyone that both mother and child were safe. Everyone gathered around, their eyes filled with gratitude and joy.
Du Minting looked at the child beside her, tears welling up in her eyes. That was the baby she had exchanged her life for. She gently stroked the child's cheek, feeling his warmth, her heart filled with endless love.
After the room was cleaned up, Duan Yu slowly walked over with a happy smile on his face.
A hint of false concern lingered in his eyes. He raised his hand slightly, as if to stroke the child's hair, but paused mid-air. He whispered softly, "Child, you've caused your mother so much trouble. You must be filial to her in the future." His voice was filled with a deliberate gentleness. Then, he bent slightly, gazing at the child, making his expression seem even more amiable.
"Husband, this is our child." Du Minting looked at the child lovingly.
"Thank you for your hard work, madam." Duan Yu stroked Du Minting's face.
"If the emperor knew, he would be very happy." She had not seen her father since the outbreak of the war. She only knew that all matters were left to the care of her husband.
Duan Yu didn't say anything.
Watson went down to arrange the celebration.
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There was a festive atmosphere in the military camp, and the soldiers cheered and celebrated the birth of the prince by the princess.
When Du Minting woke up, the generals offered their blessings, wishing the prince good health and a great future. The soldiers also cheered in unison, excited for the birth of a new royal life.
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