Tong Wanyan wanted to let out a roar and use the force to quickly give birth to the child.
Clearly, she was overthinking things. This was just the beginning; she was already in so much pain that she couldn't speak.
"Master, Granny Ling!" Tong Wanyan said to the Crown Prince, using the last bit of her brain she had left.
The crown prince remained calm and said succinctly, "I understand."
He knew nothing, but his hands and legs were trembling, and he couldn't move at all.
More than ten years later, the Crown Prince was never nervous or stage-frightened when lecturing in front of a group of court officials.
But at this moment he was so nervous and scared that he couldn't move his body. He was afraid that Tong Wanyan would die.
"De Shun, I'm going into labor!" Tong Wanyan knew she couldn't control herself, so she held her breath and shouted hoarsely.
De Shun started running, and Granny Ling was ready at any moment.
When Granny Ling arrived with a group of experienced female physicians, the Crown Prince had already returned to normal and carried Tong Wanyan to the pre-prepared delivery room.
From the time Tong Wanyan was seven months pregnant, the delivery room and the staff to assist with the delivery were fully prepared in case of unforeseen circumstances.
"Consort, with me here, you can rest assured and live without any trouble." Granny Ling stood there solemnly and dignifiedly, like a pillar of strength, suppressing the demons and monsters outside.
As soon as Tong Wanyan made her move, everyone in the palace with some influence knew about it.
Several hours later, after receiving the news, the eldest prince silently prayed that Tong Wanyan's baby was a princess.
They're all brothers, so why does he get two daughters while the Crown Prince gets a son? Why can't he have all the good things?
Yinzhen then copied Buddhist scriptures in his study, praying that the Crown Prince's wishes would come true.
The thoughts and intentions of all parties involved are varied and indescribable.
Emperor Kangxi was also full of expectations, and his expectation was that the Crown Prince would be taken away.
The Crown Prince was unwilling to leave; he wanted to stay by Tong Wanyan's side forever.
He couldn't be there for her in pain, but at least he could stay by her side through it.
It is difficult to obey one's father's command, but even more difficult to obey the emperor's command.
The Crown Prince sat anxiously in the Qianqing Palace, chatting with Emperor Kangxi with a restless mind.
Emperor Kangxi could also see that he was somewhat dissatisfied with Tong Wanyan.
"The Empress Dowager felt guilty. She had just summoned Lady Tongjia, and Lady Tongjia went into premature labor after returning home." Emperor Kangxi had just returned from the Empress Dowager's place.
The Empress Dowager truly felt guilty. Tong Wanyan was such a wonderful child—honest, charming, and beautiful; she was a girl one in a million.
Premature birth can harm the mother and, more importantly, the child.
She doesn't want to see either the mother or the child get into trouble.
The Crown Prince shouldn't take the blame; do you think he's stupid enough to not understand the hidden meaning in Kangxi's words?
"After Lady Tongjia returned to Yuqing Palace, she was deeply grateful for the Empress Dowager's kindness. Even I, her son, thought she was incredibly bold and fearless. This child must have been born at the right time; perhaps she is a child brought forth by the Empress Dowager's good fortune," the Crown Prince said.
Kangxi's expression softened: "Don't be so restless. Qianqing Palace is close to Yuqing Palace, so news about Xiao Tongjia can come over at any time."
"I understand, but when I think of the time when Mother gave birth to me, I couldn't help but feel afraid," the Crown Prince said, his eyes reddening.
What he said was true; Kangxi knew the Crown Prince's inner conflict.
"Having children depends entirely on fate. I have lost many children in the past, but I have you all now. I have suffered the pain of loss, but I am also proud of you as you grow up. Let me tell you some old stories!"
Emperor Kangxi talked on and on with the Crown Prince, actually hoping for a happy event in the royal family to dispel the previous gloom.
Tong Wanyan struggled for a day and a night, fainting several times along the way, which frightened Ling Mama so much that she lost a lot of weight.
Tong Qinian noticed that the Crown Prince was distracted during court sessions.
Things that happen inside the palace are not easily spread.
Tong Qinian had a gut feeling that the person who could make the Crown Prince so uneasy must be his sister.
At this time, the harem was peaceful and undisturbed.
"Your Highness, may I be so bold as to ask how Consort Tong is doing lately? Is she still in good health?" Tong Qinian followed the Crown Prince after the court assembly.
The Crown Prince looked at him, then suddenly realized that he had forgotten to inform Tong Wanyan's family.
Because of Consort Tong, the Crown Prince did not want Tong Wanyan to frequently visit her maternal home, causing her unnecessary heartache and grievances.
"Xiao Yan went into labor yesterday afternoon," the Crown Prince said as he walked briskly.
Tong Qinian staggered in astonishment: "Why didn't the Crown Prince send me a letter?"
"What's the use of telling you? Do you even have a wife?" the Crown Prince retorted. "Get out of my way and don't block my path."
Tong Qinian was ruthlessly pushed away by the Crown Prince, and stood there bewildered and helpless.
He stood there quietly, lost in thought, while Tong Ruita walked up from a distance behind him.
"Big brother, what are you doing standing here?" Tong Ruita asked in a muffled voice.
He turned his head around, looking to see who was worth his older brother waiting for.
Tong Qinian patted his shoulder seriously: "Shouldn't I be getting married?"
“Isn’t this a matter for Father and Mother? But at your age, you should have gotten married three years ago. Brother, have you taken a fancy to a girl? Just tell us, and we’ll have someone propose marriage to you,” Tong Ruita said.
He's not bragging, but with his elder brother's looks and demeanor, if it weren't for the fact that the emperor's own daughter wasn't too old, he could easily marry a princess.
Unlike women, men can compete in terms of family background and achievements. As long as they have the ability, even if they are born into a less privileged family, it won't be a problem.
Tong Qinian had made up his mind and didn't want to listen to Tong Ruita's brainless words anymore.
Most of the princesses of this dynasty married Mongolians; a few stayed in the capital.
"I was just saying, let's go back." Tong Qinian decisively ended the conversation.
Tong Ruita had a sudden inspiration: "Big brother, if you won't tell me, I'll ask the Crown Prince. Were you chasing after the Crown Prince just now? There must be something going on between you two."
A beast's intuition is exceptionally accurate; Tong Ruita is intelligent beyond her reckless and uncouth nature.
Tong Qinian tapped him on the head, and it really hurt.
"I'll tell you when we get back that you're not allowed to make any noise without looking where you are." Tong Qinian was cautious in his actions.
Tong Ruita obediently shut his mouth, even though he hadn't spoken loudly and there was no one around.
Upon returning to the Tong residence, Tong Qinian said, "My sister will have to stay in the inner palace for the rest of her life, and men from outside the palace are not allowed to move around there. Last time it was because the Crown Prince was lenient, and it cannot be taken as the norm. If I have a wife, then I can legitimately let my wife visit my sister."
“Brother is right. I want to get married too. Our wives can take turns visiting our sister so she won’t find it troublesome.” Tong Ruita had been shown a clear path by Tong Qinian.
Tong Qinian, who was walking forward, suddenly made a sharp turn and shook off Tong Ruita.
Talking to him makes him feel terrible.
Tong Qinian did not tell Tong Ruita that Tong Wanyan was giving birth.
He was afraid that if he found out, he would be able to stand outside the Shenwu Gate, waiting for the latest news at any time.
On the other side, the Crown Prince sat in a side room outside the delivery room, holding a cup of cold tea in his hands, his fingers trembling with spasms.
A day passed, and Xiao Yan still hadn't given birth.
The imperial physician said that if the fetus did not come out by night, both the fetus and the baby might die.
The imperial physician advised the crown prince to prepare himself mentally for the crucial decision of whether to save the mother or the child.
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