Two wet nurses stood to one side, dressed in plain clothes, their expressions respectful yet joyful.
A genuine smile graced his face, and his eyes were filled with love and blessings for the new life.
One of the older women bowed slightly and spoke in a soft voice with a hint of joy.
"Your Majesty, how spirited the young princes are! They are sure to be exceptionally intelligent and blessed with great fortune in the future!"
As she spoke, she gently rocked the cradle, her movements practiced and tender.
Another nanny quickly chimed in, "Yes, Your Majesty, look at this little one! She's sure to be an outstanding person in the future!"
Their soft, whispered praises echoed in the quiet night, adding to the joy.
At this moment, laughter and cheerful conversation filled the Queen's palace. The warm candlelight flickered, illuminating the room brightly.
Palace maids carried steaming tea and snacks as they moved among the crowd, filling the air with a faint aroma of tea and the sweet scent of pastries.
Everyone sat together, their faces beaming with happiness. The atmosphere was warm and joyful, filled with the cozy warmth of a new life.
Inside the Golden Palace, amidst the carved beams and painted rafters, the flickering candlelight cast indistinct silhouettes of the ministers.
Some of the ministers sat upright with their hands folded in front of them, but their fingers trembled slightly involuntarily.
Some turned slightly to the side, whispering to the person next to them, their expressions showing a hint of unease.
They did not doubt King Jinrui Zhao's ability to save the empress, after all, King Zhao was known in the court and among the people for his extraordinary methods and resourcefulness.
He resolved many of the thorny problems of the past. The one who truly deterred everyone from acting recklessly was Prime Minister Su Jinyun, who sat at the very front.
Su Jinyun was dressed in a magnificent court robe, the black brocade embroidered with exquisite python patterns gleaming coldly in the candlelight.
She stood ramrod straight, her back as sturdy as a pine tree, her face cold and stern, her eyes like cold stars, sharp and aloof, radiating a low-pressure aura that kept people at a distance.
She simply sat there quietly, yet her presence was so imposing that the ministers dared not even breathe loudly, lest they inadvertently offend Prime Minister Su.
Su Jinyun thought to herself that the only thing she had done to save the Empress was to provide her with spiritual spring water.
Given the Empress's constitution and the miraculous effects of the spiritual spring water, the delivery should be smooth, and Qianluo should return soon.
After all, Qianluo was not skilled in medicine and could hardly offer any assistance in the Empress's palace.
Moreover, such a bloody and painful production environment is not suitable for an unmarried girl like Qianluo to stay for long.
Time passed quietly during the long wait. The sky outside the palace gradually darkened, and the candlelight inside the palace flickered more and more frequently, but Qianluo's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Su Jinyun's brows furrowed deeper and deeper, forming a deep "川" shape, and the worry in her eyes grew stronger.
She couldn't help but worry that if something happened to the Empress, Qianluo might be blamed by the Emperor.
The Emperor's mind is always unpredictable. If he were to take his anger out on someone, the consequences would be unimaginable given his ruthless methods.
Just as this worry was overwhelming Su Jinyun, a flurry of footsteps suddenly rang out.
A young palace maid strode in, her steps hurried and disordered, her skirt swaying with her movements like a withered leaf fluttering in the wind.
Fine beads of sweat clung to his forehead, sliding down his cheeks, clearly indicating that he had rushed here in a great hurry.
After entering the hall, the young palace maid first performed a deep bow, panting heavily, her body trembling slightly from her rapid breathing.
Then he hurriedly reported to everyone: "Your Excellencies, Her Majesty the Empress has given birth smoothly and has left Prince Jinrui to accompany her."
Upon hearing this, Su Jinyun's previously anxious heart was relieved, but her face instantly darkened.
A hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes as she stared intently at the young palace maid, her gaze almost tangible, as if trying to discern the true reason why the Empress had spared Qianluo from her face.
The young palace maid felt a little intimidated by Su Jinyun's gaze, and unconsciously lowered her head, her body trembling slightly.
After reporting that everything was alright, the palace maid hurriedly left. Su Jinyun stared at the palace maid's departing figure with dark eyes, her doubts and dissatisfaction growing stronger.
He thought to himself: If the Empress won't let the Emperor accompany her, what's the point of keeping Qianluo around?
Her daughter Qianluo is still an unmarried girl. The childbirth process is so bloody and difficult. What if she is frightened and suffers psychological trauma?
Qin Shouzhen was also full of doubts and worries, and sat quietly to the side, secretly speculating about the situation.
Seeing Su Jinyun's appearance, he subconsciously touched his nose, his lips twitched slightly, and a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes.
He knew in his heart that it was best not to provoke Su Jinyun at this moment, lest he be caught in her wrath.
The other ministers in the hall also keenly sensed Su Jinyun's displeasure and kept quiet.
For a moment, the Golden Palace fell into a deathly silence once again, with only a few soft coughs occasionally echoing in the empty hall, adding to the oppressive atmosphere.
Qin Shouzhen appeared calm, but in reality, his heart was in turmoil, filled with an indescribable sense of suffocation.
His gaze unconsciously drifted towards the sky outside the palace, which was gradually being obscured by dark clouds, but his thoughts had already wandered far away, his heart and eyes filled with his daughter who was not yet twenty.
My daughter is in the prime of her youth, with a pure and innocent personality like the brightest sunshine in spring. She is pampered and spoiled, and she would turn pale with fright at the sight of even a cockroach.
Now, however, they are caught up in a bloody and unknown scene of the empress giving birth.
The thought that his daughter might be helplessly facing those terrifying images made his heart feel like it was being pierced by countless fine needles.
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