However, the peaceful days did not last long.
Two months later, Chen Xiaoru was diagnosed with pregnancy again. This news was like a huge rock dropped into a calm lake, causing an uproar inside and outside the court.
Doctor Li, the head physician of the Imperial Hospital, knelt tremblingly on the ground, holding the pulse chart in his hands, and said excitedly:
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! The Queen... The Queen is pregnant again!"
Xuanyuan Che was stunned when he heard this, but then he was very pleased and waved his hand:
"Reward! Huge reward!"
He walked a few steps to Chen Xiaoru, carefully supported her, his eyes full of surprise and doting.
"Xiao Ru, you are really my lucky star!"
Chen Xiaoru's face flushed slightly. She lowered her head and stroked her still flat belly, with a gentle smile on her lips.
When the news reached the court, it was a completely different scene.
At the morning court, the ministers looked at each other with complicated expressions. Lord Zhang's brows were furrowed, and he was worried. He had no choice but to stand up again and bite the bullet to make another suggestion:
"Your Majesty, the Empress's repeated pregnancies are undoubtedly a joy for the royal family, but... an empty harem is ultimately not a long-term solution! We implore Your Majesty to recruit more concubines to expand the royal family and prolong its lineage!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, the legacy laid by our ancestors is the most important!"
Other ministers also echoed, and their voices rose one after another, echoing in the Golden Palace.
Xuanyuan Che sat upright on the dragon throne, his face gloomy. His gaze swept across the kneeling ministers in the hall, his heart simmering with rage. He gripped the throne's armrests tightly, his knuckles white and crackling.
The atmosphere in the hall froze instantly, becoming suffocatingly oppressive. The palace lanterns flickered, their light and shadows illuminating the ministers' terrified faces.
Xuanyuan Che slowly stood up and walked down the dragon steps step by step. The heavy footsteps echoed in the hall, striking at everyone's heartstrings. He walked up to Master Zhang and looked down at him, his eyes as sharp as a knife, and his tone was icy cold:
"Master Zhang, I've said before that I know how to handle my family affairs! What, do you think my words are useless?"
Master Zhang trembled all over, fell to the ground, and did not dare to look up, his voice trembling:
"I...I dare not! I am just...just worried about the country and the people of Daxia!"
"Worried?"
Xuanyuan Che sneered and suddenly waved his sleeves. A strong wind swept through and knocked Lord Zhang to the ground.
"I think you have nothing better to do! It's not your turn to worry about my offspring!"
The other ministers were even more silent when they saw this, not daring to breathe. They knew that the emperor was really angry this time.
Xuanyuan Che stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes swept over everyone, and said in a stern tone:
"I say again, there is no need to discuss this matter any further! If anyone dares to bring this up in front of me again, I will not let them off lightly!"
These words were so powerful that they shocked the entire court. The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment, and finally kowtowed and accepted the order, not daring to say another word.
Eight months later
Chen Xiaoru and Xuanyuan Che were walking in the Imperial Garden when Chen Xiaoru suddenly felt her water break.
"Your Majesty, I am about to give birth."
Chen Xiaoru held her belly, and although beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, her tone was unusually calm.
Xuanyuan Che was stunned when he heard this, then his face changed drastically. He supported Chen Xiaoru, his voice trembling:
"Xiao Ru, how are you? Someone, come! Quickly call the imperial physician! Find the midwife and prepare for Fengyi Palace!"
As he spoke, he carefully picked up Chen Xiaoru and carried her horizontally, striding towards Fengyi Palace. Although his steps were fast, he tried his best to keep them steady for fear of shaking her.
"Don't panic, Your Majesty, I'm fine."
Chen Xiaoru took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm. She held Xuanyuan Che's hand and whispered comfortingly:
"The baby is coming out. This is normal."
Xuanyuan Che looked down at the pale Chen Xiaoru in his arms, his heart aching, and his pace quickened. He held her tightly, as if she were the most precious treasure in the world, afraid that she would get hurt.
The Imperial Garden was thrown into chaos by this sudden change. The maids and eunuchs were frantically running around, some fetching the imperial physician, others preparing hot water and birthing supplies. The entire Imperial Garden was filled with a tense atmosphere.
Xuanyuan Che carried Chen Xiaoru all the way back to Fengyi Palace, where the palace maids and nannies were already waiting. They quickly helped Chen Xiaoru to the delivery bed that had been prepared.
"The Queen is about to give birth! Hurry, prepare hot water, scissors, and ginseng soup!"
The midwife gave instructions while nervously observing Chen Xiaoru's condition.
Xuanyuan Che stood by the bed, holding Chen Xiaoru's hand tightly, staring at her anxiously, not daring to leave for a moment.
"Your Majesty, please go out first. I am fine and will obey you."
Chen Xiaoru said weakly, enduring the pain.
Chen Xiaoru's forehead was covered in sweat, and her face was getting paler and paler. Waves of severe pain came over her, making it almost impossible for her to breathe. But she clenched her teeth tightly and didn't even cry out in pain.
Xuanyuan Che knew that he couldn't persuade Chen Xiaoru, so he finally retreated obediently, but he still stood outside the door, anxious.
He paced back and forth, his ear pressed against the door, trying to catch any movement inside. Every tiny sound made him nervous.
Seeing the person leave, Chen Xiaoru immediately called the system in her mind:
"System, hurry up, use the birth control pill! I'm in so much pain!"
[Ding! The birth control pill has been used and is taking effect...]
A warm current instantly surged through her body, and Chen Xiaoru felt the pain relieved a lot. She took a deep breath and tried her best to cooperate with the midwife's instructions.
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