"Imperial Physician, how is the Princess Consort?" Empress Dowager Huayang sat in the inner palace, watching Mi Ji's pale face.
The delivery room was unbearably hot and stuffy, with more than a dozen imperial physicians surrounding the bed, taking turns to take the patient's pulse.
Mi Ji lay on the bed, large beads of sweat rolling down her cheeks. She bit her lip tightly, trying not to cry out.
"Your Majesty, the Princess's baby is in a normal position, but the delivery came suddenly," the imperial physician reported, bowing. "I have already prepared medicine to stabilize the pregnancy and replenish blood, so please rest assured, Princess."
"Very well." Empress Dowager Huayang instructed the palace maids beside her, "Prepare hot water and a maternity cloth. All of you, be on your guard and serve me well. Today, no matter what, ensure the safety of the Princess and her daughter."
The palace maids responded quickly and began to get to work.
The delivery room was filled with calming incense and a rich medicinal aroma.
Just then, Mi Ji suddenly curled up in pain. A violent contraction struck, causing her to groan softly.
Upon seeing this, the imperial physician quickly stepped forward to examine the patient.
"Quickly inform the King!" the Empress Dowager ordered. "Tell him that the Queen Consort is about to give birth."
Upon hearing the news, Ying Zheng rushed over immediately.
Pushing open the door, one sees Mi Ji slumped on the bed, her face as pale as paper.
"Mi Ji..." Ying Zheng strode to the bedside and grasped Mi Ji's cold hand. "Hold on, I'll be waiting outside."
Mi Ji forced a smile: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will definitely give birth to this child safely."
Before he could finish speaking, another wave of excruciating pain struck.
She gripped Ying Zheng's hand tightly, fine beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
"Your Majesty," Empress Dowager Huayang said, "it's not appropriate for a man to stay in the delivery room for long. He can wait outside. With me, Empress Dowager Xia, and the imperial physicians here, you can rest assured."
Ying Zheng reluctantly left the palace. His wicked husband and Yang Duanhe were already waiting outside. When they saw him come out, they quickly went to him.
"Your Majesty, do not worry," the wicked husband comforted him. "The Queen has always been healthy; she will surely have a safe delivery."
Ying Zheng nodded, but couldn't help pacing back and forth outside the palace.
Every time he heard Mi Ji's cries of pain coming from inside, he couldn't help but clench his fists.
Inside the delivery room, Empress Dowager Huayang personally cared for Mi Ji.
Seeing her in so much pain, I felt a pang of sympathy: "Child, relax. Childbirth is never easy; you'll get through this."
Mi Ji forced a nod.
This child is not only her flesh and blood, but also the crown prince of the Great Qin.
She knew the significance of this child, and she would grit her teeth and endure it no matter how painful it was.
"Imperial Physician, how is she?" Seeing Mi Ji's face growing paler, Empress Dowager Huayang became increasingly anxious.
The imperial physician took her pulse, his expression grave: "Your Majesty, this is the Princess's first pregnancy, so the labor will be quite long. However, the baby's position is normal. As long as the Princess perseveres, both mother and child will be safe."
"Then prepare plenty of medicine to prevent miscarriage, and make sure to take good care of the Princess."
As dusk fell, countless lanterns were lit in the palace.
Mi Ji's contractions became more and more frequent, and each one lasted a long time before she could catch her breath.
She gritted her teeth and remained silent, her face growing paler and paler.
"Your Majesty, look!" an experienced palace maid exclaimed excitedly, "The head is peeking out! Princess, push! The little prince is about to emerge!"
Upon hearing this, Mi Ji gritted her teeth and used her last bit of strength. She felt as if all the bones in her body were about to fall apart, but she still managed to hold back her cries.
"Quickly, support the baby's head!" the imperial physician instructed the palace maids. "Your Highness, give it one more push, and you'll see the child soon!"
Mi Ji nodded with difficulty, once again exerting all her strength. Suddenly, a loud cry of a newborn baby echoed throughout the palace.
"It's a boy!" Empress Dowager Huayang announced excitedly. "It's a boy, hahaha..."
Upon hearing the baby's cries, Ying Zheng, disregarding all etiquette, rushed into the delivery room.
The imperial physician was wiping the child's body, and although Mi Ji was weak, she showed a relieved smile.
"Zheng'er, come and see your son." Empress Dowager Huayang personally carried the child over. "The little guy is very healthy. Look how much he resembles you; even his brows exude a heroic air."
Ying Zheng carefully took the child.
This wrinkled little thing was his son, whom he had longed for day and night, the future crown prince of Qin. Thinking of this, he was overwhelmed with mixed emotions.
"You've worked hard." He walked to the bedside, looking at Mi Ji with deep affection, "You have given me a child; you are a hero of our Qin Dynasty!!!"
"This is my blessing," Mi Ji said weakly with a smile. "To bear Your Majesty an heir is my greatest wish."
"Rest well." Ying Zheng gently stroked her forehead. "The most important thing for you now is to take good care of your health. This child will definitely become the crown prince of Qin in the future."
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!" came the congratulatory voices of the courtiers from outside the palace.
Ying Zheng strode out of his palace, excitedly announcing, "Today, I have an heir, a great blessing for Qin! Issue a decree of general amnesty, to celebrate with the people!"
The wicked husband stood aside, watching this scene with a sigh.
From now on, the Qin dynasty will have a successor, and there will be no need to worry about the lack of an heir.
"Convey my decree," Ying Zheng continued, "arrange for the prince's lodgings immediately, with the best of everything. Furthermore, reward the imperial physicians and palace maids handsomely; they have all worked hard today."
The imperial physicians knelt down to express their gratitude.
All the hard work of the night finally paid off, and the Crown Prince of Qin was born safely. What an honor!
"And another thing," Ying Zheng turned to his wicked husband, "Go and tell Afang this good news, that I have a son."
The wicked man accepted the order and left.
As the news spread, the entire city of Xianyang was immersed in jubilation because of the birth of the Crown Prince of Qin.
This hard-won child is not only Ying Zheng's son, but also the hope of the Qin Dynasty.
From now on, this empire will no longer have to worry about having no successor.
Ying Zheng stood before the palace gates, gazing at the rising sun. He knew that the birth of this child not only meant he had a son, but also foreshadowed the eternal existence of the Qin Empire.
"Guards!" he commanded. "Announce this good news to the world! Tell them that the Crown Prince of Qin has been born! From this day forward, the whole world shall rejoice!"
The rising sun heralds the start of a new day.
This new day will forever be recorded in history, for it witnessed the birth of the Crown Prince of Qin.
"Pass down the order," Ying Zheng said again, "Prepare immediately for the Crown Prince's baptism ceremony. I want the whole world to know that the Qin dynasty has a worthy successor!"
At that moment, his heart was filled with unprecedented joy.
This newborn child will become his most important legacy, inheriting this unified country and continuing the foundation of the Qin Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng felt extremely gratified and excited.
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