Chapter 96: The Birth of the Dragon and the Phoenix, Auspicious Omens from Heaven
At every post station along the way, he would have a simple meal, change his warhorse, and then set off without stopping for long. After five days and five nights of travel, he arrived in the capital late at night on the fourth day.
Ye Er wrote to say that it had been raining in the capital for almost a month, and the road to the capital was extremely muddy. He already knew that his father had sent someone to assassinate Yun Li, but he didn't need to rush the matter. He would wait until he returned triumphantly and then slowly settle the score. If anything happened to Yun Li and the child, he was afraid he would do something extreme.
I hadn't slept for four days. Although I was physically exhausted, I was still energetic. I didn't even have time to change my clothes. I rushed to Qingya Village to see how Yunli was doing.
When he was in the northwest, he learned about childbirth from the military doctors.
Giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell for a woman, not to mention that Yunli is pregnant with twins. He is nervous and worried.
Although he knew Yunli had medical skills and understood her own physical condition, how could she take care of herself during childbirth? Whenever he thought of this, he couldn't sleep or eat.
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The next morning, when it was still light, Yunli was still asleep when she felt pain in her lower abdomen. It was a cramping pain. She woke up in a trance and slowly sat up by pulling the curtain at the head of the bed. With the feeling of falling, a warm current flowed out from the thick thigh.
The amniotic fluid broke, and the baby is about to be born.
Yun Li took a deep breath and whispered to Bai Zhi. These days, the tent in her room was set up beside the bed, and the three maids took turns guarding Bai Zhi.
"Miss, what's wrong? Are you going to give birth?" Bai Zhi hurriedly put on her clothes in the tent. Since her young lady was about to give birth, she didn't dare to sleep too deeply at night, so when her young lady called her, she got up immediately.
Yun Li took a deep breath and said, "Well, I'm going to give birth."
Bai Zhi looked at her and said, "Miss, I'll help you up. Walk around for a while so you can speak better later."
Then he called out the window: "Master Ye Er, go get Cherry and Strawberry, and bring two midwives over! The young lady is about to give birth!"
Ye Er, who was hiding in the dark, was immediately excited when he heard it. "Okay! I'll go right away!"
Soon Cherry and Strawberry came with the midwife, and Zhao Momo was awakened. Zhao Momo had experience in childbirth, so she directed the people in the room in an orderly manner, some to boil water, some to get things, and some to cook ginseng soup. She also quickly changed into dry clothes and went to the delivery room to help.
The delivery room was located on the inner side of Yunli's bedroom. It was specially separated by her. The layout inside was very simple. There was only an operating table covered with sterile cloth and various surgical instruments on the operating table. This was for Baizhi to use in case of emergency.
Helian Chi, who had just arrived outside the house, had not yet had time to meet Anye when he heard the hurried voices of people in the house. Yunli was about to give birth. His heart was in a knot. He did not care that his clothes were all wet. His fists in his sleeves unconsciously clenched.
The rain outside the window is falling non-stop, and the people in the house are busy and immersed in the tense atmosphere.
Yingtao supported Yunli and walked back and forth in the room. Because of the pain in her lower abdomen, which became more and more intense, she did not dare to walk too fast.
The two midwives and Bai Zhi had already changed into sterile surgical gowns and were ready in the delivery room.
Yun Li's cheeks were covered with sweat, and she said softly, "Come on, help me to the delivery room."
Cherry comforted her, "Okay, miss, don't be afraid, we will all be with you."
Yun Li shook her head. "I'm not afraid. I don't think I can give birth yet. Let's ask the midwife to see how dilated my cervix is. Cherry, help me in, and then go get the ginseng soup."
"Okay, miss, the strawberries are ready now."
Yunli was helped to the bed, and two midwives immediately came forward to check her and see how many fingers were dilated.
"Madam, you are now six fingers dilated. If you push a little harder, you will be able to see the baby's head. Please bear with the pain now and don't scream in a hurry. Save your strength for the birth later. Do you understand?"
Yun Li nodded. She didn't know if it was because of the pain or nervousness, but now she just felt that the sweat on her body was sticky and uncomfortable. The palms of her hands were also sweating.
Bai Zhi wiped the sweat off her face with cotton cloth, and also wiped her arms and neck.
Yingtao brought the ginseng soup and the midwife fed it to her: "Madam, drink more now. You have two children, so you need to conserve your energy. Listen to me and push when you need to!"
Don't worry, I have experience delivering twins. My wife is in good health and nothing will happen! You and the baby will be safe."
Yun Li took a deep breath and smiled. The midwife's words did comfort her. The ginseng soup was stewed with spiritual spring water. Even if she didn't want to eat anything at the moment, she still had to drink it, otherwise she would be too weak to eat.
Helian Chi watched Yun Li walk to the inner side of the bedroom. It was separated by a screen, so he couldn't see it anymore. He went around to the back of the bamboo house, but he couldn't see anything missing from the flower paper on the window at the back.
He looked at the roof, helplessly flew up to the roof, thinking that he was a dignified royal prince, why would he do such a thing to peek at other people? But Yun Li was not someone else. If he didn't stay with her now, even if it was just a glance from a distance, he would feel uneasy.
Imperial Physician Liu and the palace physician of Prince Yu's residence were already waiting not far from the halfway point of the mountain, on call at any time. If Yun Li's delivery went wrong, he wouldn't care if she found out...
This is the worst-case scenario, I hope everything goes well.
When a woman is giving birth, men cannot accompany her inside. It is said that it is unlucky and the delivery room is a filthy place. But he never believed in these things. His woman risked her life to give birth to a child for him here. If this place is unlucky, then there is no auspicious place.
If it weren't for the awkward relationship between him and Yun Li, he would have rushed in regardless of everything.
He lay on the roof and looked down. Yun Li's face was pale and wrinkled. Her palms were tightly clenched on the bed sheet. She tried her best to endure the pain and did not cry out. Seeing this, his heart also ached.
Half an hour later, basins of blood were brought out of the delivery room, and Yunli was in excruciating pain.
"Madam, push harder, I can already see the baby's head! It's almost out, push harder"
"Miss, come on!" Bai Zhi wiped the sweat off Yun Li's forehead with cotton cloth, and encouraged her.
"Ah..." A burst of strong shouting
"Madam, push harder! The baby is already halfway out."
“Ah… mmm…”
The midwife hurriedly said, "Quick, feed Madam a few sips of ginseng soup."
Cherry brought the ginseng soup and spooned it towards Yunli's mouth.
"Try harder! Madam!"
"Ah...ah..." Along with Yunli's crying, the first child came out
"Come on, ma'am, keep pushing! There's another one!" The midwife excitedly encouraged the baby as she watched it come out.
Along with the cry of the first child, the second child was born smoothly.
The loud cries of two children rang out in the delivery room.
The midwife said excitedly, "Madam, you are so lucky! The first one is a boy, and the second one is a girl! The dragon and the phoenix are auspicious, which means happiness and fulfillment! Congratulations to Madam on getting your wish!"
Yun Li's pale and weak face curled up into a smile, and the midwife held the two children in front of her.
A midwife smiled and said, "Madam, look at these two children! Oh, I've been a midwife for most of my life, and I've never seen a child so beautiful when it was born. Which child isn't rosy when it's first born? These two are so beautiful, white with a hint of rosy. They're so pleasing to the eye!"
"Thank you so much for these days! Baizhi, remember to give the two midwives some tips!"
"Yes, Miss!"
"Thank you, ma'am."
Bai Zhi whispered in Yun Li's ear: "Miss, I checked and both babies are healthy. Now you can sleep peacefully! The midwife and I will take the babies to take a bath."
"Hmm," Yun Li replied softly, and then her heavy eyelids slowly closed.
At this time, the gray sky outside the house, the drizzle gradually disappeared, the dark clouds dispersed, and the sun shone through the clouds, shining colorful rays of light on the earth.
The people of the capital came out to cheer, and the rain that had been falling for almost a month finally stopped.
After everyone in the room left, Helian Chi on the rooftop could no longer contain his excitement. His mood was as colorful as the sky at the moment. Yun Li actually gave birth to a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, for him!
The smile on his lips could no longer be suppressed
Dark Night saw his prince grinning from ear to ear, and he was also very happy! The princess was really amazing, she had twins, a boy and a girl! The little prince and the little princess must be the reincarnation of fairies! It really is a dragon and a phoenix, and the heavens came to congratulate them! The rain stopped after so long.
"Your Majesty, please sneak down to see the princess! I'll distract the princess's guards."
"Yeah," Helian Chi nodded, and when An Ye threw a stone at Ye Er, Ye Er turned around and chased in the direction of An Ye. The other two Night Mei Guards in the dark at the door also chased after him.
Helian Chi quickly jumped off the roof at this time. Everyone in the room was in Zhao Momo's bedroom, bathing the two babies. He took the opportunity to sneak into the delivery room.
The strong smell of blood in the delivery room did not bother him, but he walked straight towards the person on the bed.
Looking at Yun Li lying on the bed with her eyes weakly closed, he walked over and sat beside the bed, holding her hand distressedly, rubbing his fingers back and forth on the back of her hand, and whispered: "Thank you for your hard work, Li'er"
Then he leaned over and kissed her forehead gently, tidying up her hair.
Pick up the dry cotton cloth beside her and carefully wipe the sweat off her cheek
At this moment, Helian Chi's eyes were full of tenderness. The person lying on the bed seemed to be his most cherished baby. He moved very carefully, fearing that he would wake up Yun Li.
After doing this, he held Yun Li's palm, closed his eyes and transferred his internal energy to her, so as to help her body recover as soon as possible.
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In the Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study
When Helian Tian heard the eunuch say that there was an auspicious sign from heaven, he hurried to the window and looked up at the sky, then walked out of the hall excitedly.
He shouted loudly: "Auspicious signs from heaven, may heaven bless our Yueqi nation! Heaven bless our Yueqi! Hahahaha...hahahaha..."
How could he not be surprised by such an auspicious sign? It had been raining for over a month straight. If it didn't stop, Jiangnan would be in danger of flooding! The war situation at the border was tense. If there was a flood, Jiangnan would be cut off from food, which would be a major concern for the people!
I didn't expect that at this critical juncture, it was still a gloomy and rainy day in the morning, but now it is suddenly sunny, and the sky is filled with brilliant auspicious clouds. Doesn't it mean that my Yueqi country will have a smooth future!
A colorful auspicious sign suddenly appeared in the sky above the capital and lingered for a long time. This was an auspicious sign for the entire Yueqi Kingdom, a great omen!
"Your Majesty, I see that the auspicious clouds in the sky look like a dragon!" The eunuch beside him stared at the sky for a long time and shouted excitedly.
Helian Tian turned his head and saw that the long colorful cloud in the sky in the direction of the suburbs of the capital city was indeed in the shape of a dragon!
Helian Tian clapped his hands happily. This was God's recognition of him! He recognized that he was doing a good job as an emperor! So he waved his hand and said, "Come on, pass the order down!"
Heaven has bestowed auspicious signs upon our Yueqi Nation, wishing it a hundred years of prosperity. Therefore, I have exempted all taxes for two years. The Northwest Army has fought bravely and ably, so I will reward every member of the army with two months' pay!"
"Long live the emperor!" The eunuch knelt down excitedly and saluted, then bowed and retreated to pass on the order.
The imperial edict was quickly posted at the gate of the city tower. When the people of the capital learned about it, they cheered loudly! Everyone was very happy.
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Helian Chi sat by the bed and watched for a long time. If An Ye hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have planned to leave.
The deep affection in his eyes was about to overflow. He reluctantly tucked the quilt in Yun Li, leaned over and kissed her on the forehead, then turned and disappeared into the room.
Deep in the bamboo forest
Helian Chi was dressed in a cold and quiet manner, standing with his hands behind his back. He had lost his gentle appearance a moment ago and looked like a completely different person.
"Your Highness, what does the Emperor mean by this?" An Ye told his prince the information on the imperial edict.
Helian Chi said indifferently: "Humph, he really benefited from my two children! He is quite a good person... Both things are good, there is nothing to worry about!"
"Indeed! Your Majesty, these two little masters were truly born with auspicious signs! They will surely be blessed with great fortune in the future!"
Helian Chi heard this and a smile appeared on his cold face. He raised the corner of his lips and said: "Of course! But I just hope that they will live a peaceful and smooth life!"
"The two young masters will definitely do it!"
"An Ye, the princess gave birth to twins today, a boy and a girl. Don't let the palace know!"
"Your Highness's intention is to not let the Emperor know that the auspicious sign from heaven is related to the two young masters."
"Yes! Father has already taken action against Yunli. I'm afraid if he finds out, it will be bad for the two children!"
"Don't worry, Your Highness! I have surrounded Qingya Village so tightly that not even a fly can get in! What happened last time will never happen again! An Bai and I will swear to protect the Princess and the two young masters!"
"Well, I believe in you! I'll leave tonight! I'll leave this place to you!"
"So soon? The prince just came back today, and you haven't seen the two young masters yet."
"Well, see you when I get back! I'm worried about the Northwest, afraid something might happen. I'll go there and end the war sooner rather than later. There'll be plenty of time later! This time, I can come back and witness their birth with my own eyes. The princess is safe, so I can rest assured!"
Hearing this, An Ye felt melancholy. The prince had done so much silently behind the scenes, but it was probably just wishful thinking. He didn't know if the princess would recognize him.
Alas... When will his prince be able to reunite with the princess and the two young masters?
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