Chapter 370 Zhao Hede 31
Zhao Hede naturally never asked about the specific follow-up measures, but with her current control over Yongxiang, whatever she really wanted to know could be easily obtained.
What's more, for such a happy event, there have been a steady stream of people who have taken the initiative to bring her news.
Zhao Xin, who is only fifteen years old this year, has suddenly become the Minister of Agriculture, with a salary of 1,000 stones, and his official position is comparable to that of his uncle Zhao Qin.
Yes, Zhao Qin was also promoted, from a counselor with a salary of 600 stones to a senior official with a salary of more than 1,000 stones, and became an important official deeply trusted by the emperor. His son Zhao Jin, who was only fourteen years old this year, took over his previous position and became a minister.
However, this Zhao Jin really lived up to the name his father gave him. He had an indulgent and frivolous personality and liked traveling and all kinds of new things. He was locked up at home by his father and fiddled with a lot of strange and weird things, which even attracted a group of playboys in Chang'an to chase after him.
Fortunately, Liu Ao was not a calculative emperor. His sensitive and rich emotions even made him particularly loving to the relatives of his beloved. In particular, Zhao Jin was tall and handsome, with broad knowledge and humorous speech. That kind of innate freedom and unrestrainedness was exactly what Liu Ao could only dream of but could not achieve.
Therefore, whenever Zhao Qin wanted to give this brat a complete childhood, he would sneak into the palace and hide with Liu Ao to eat and drink for free. As time went by, Liu Ao liked him more and more and treated him like half a son.
"The court has been so busy these days that I haven't had time to spend with you. I'm sorry for putting you down."
Liu Ao held Hede's hands, and his deep eyes were brighter than ever before.
He must have been very busy these days. He has obviously lost a lot of weight, which makes him look more energetic and reborn.
Career is indeed a beauty station for human beings, even for emperors.
He looked more relaxed and at ease than before, and even more proud. He thought the previous dynasty's promotion of improved varieties had been going smoothly. If such a thing could be successfully accomplished, he might even leave a mark in the history books. This was indeed good news that should make Liu Ao happy.
Zhao Hede touched her round belly and smiled heartily: "Your Majesty is the monarch, so naturally you should put the world first. Everything is fine with me and the child, and we have no grievances."
The two of them were walking in the flower garden. It was late autumn and most of the flowers had withered, but the abundant autumn fruits were also interesting to appreciate.
Liu Ao unconsciously shared his recent plans with Hede: which places he had chosen for trial planting next year, what kind of people he would send to be in charge... He said whatever he thought of, full of longing for a better tomorrow.
At this moment, he finally escaped from the cold and decadent palace for a short time. Although these things also faced many difficulties and obstacles, it was obvious that overcoming them brought Liu Ao not powerlessness and sadness, but excitement and happiness.
"His Majesty……"
Hede suddenly grabbed Liu Ao's hand, looked at his puzzled eyes, and forced a comforting smile: "Your Majesty...I think I'm about to give birth..."
Liu Ao: ...
Liu Ao:!!!
"Imperial Physician! Call the Imperial Physician!"
………
In the side hall, all the tools needed for production were ready. They were repeatedly washed with boiling water according to Hede's requirements, and all the metal tools were burned and cleaned with a strong liquor called "alcohol" that was sent by Minister Zhao Jin.
Dozens of the most skilled imperial physicians knelt outside the screen, waiting to be dispatched at any time. In addition, countless female doctors, midwives, and even witches knelt inside the hall, but they all held their breath and dared not make any sound.
Only a few of the most capable and experienced midwives surrounded Hede around the bed. One of them carefully touched the fetus and looked at Hede's figure, and she felt relieved.
Half an hour had passed at this time. Hede had just drunk some noodle soup and put a piece of malt candy in her mouth. Accompanied by the familiar contractions, her rich experience made her immediately realize that she was about to give birth.
Although her body was still in pain, to be honest, her mind was somewhat numb. Hede decided that after completing her mission in the last two worlds, she would never have children again.
Damn, it still hurts so much!
Outside the palace, Liu Ao couldn't hear any movement and became more and more panicked. Just before he lost control and was about to rush in, Wang Zhengjun finally arrived.
She quickly grabbed Liu Ao and said gently, "Ao'er, calm down. The queen will be fine."
"Mother, I can't calm down! Hede, Hede has been in there for so long, why is there no movement at all? She is pregnant with twins, could it be... No, I want to go in! I must go in and accompany her!"
"You can't go in, Ao'er. I know you're worried about the Queen. Don't worry, your mother will go in and accompany her. Your mother promises that the Queen will give birth to the baby safely."
Wang Zhengjun ordered the guards to stop the emperor and turned around and hurried into the hall.
She made her way inside, and the smell of blood that hit her face reminded her of the day she gave birth.
Wang Zhengjun's face was full of solemnity. She walked to the bedside and only then heard Zhao Hede's suppressed cry of pain.
"Your Highness, please try harder. You can already see the end."
Wang Zhengjun became more and more dazed. She walked over unconsciously and held Zhao Hede's right hand. She did not let go even though the other's neatly trimmed nails scratched the back of her hand.
She even showed her tenderness for the first time, constantly encouraging Hede: "Don't be afraid, hold on. The emperor and I are with you."
"ah--"
After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Hede finally cried out, accompanied by the midwife's surprised voice and the child's sad cry. Wang Zhengjun didn't care about the regret that it was a girl, but just said to the female doctor kneeling in front:
"Come and see the Queen."
The most experienced midwife also said, "Your Highness is exhausted, but there is still another baby in your belly."
The female doctor hurried forward to check and informed the imperial physician of the situation. After a while, she prepared some medicine for Hede to take and also cut some ginseng for her to hold in her mouth.
Fortunately, with the first child, the second birth went much faster. After the midwife cut the umbilical cord and took care of the babies, Wang Zhengjun could no longer contain her joy. She carried the two children, one on each side, to Wang Zhengjun and said, "Congratulations, Empress Dowager! Her Royal Highness is blessed with great fortune. This baby is a dragon and a phoenix, a most auspicious and joyful one!"
"Auspicious signs of dragon and phoenix? Auspicious signs of dragon and phoenix! Great, great, that's great..."
Wang Zhengjun placed her left hand on her chest, feeling as if the heavy stone that had been hanging on her chest for years had finally been put down.
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