Early in the morning, the weather was exceptionally fine, with bright sunshine and a clear, crisp autumn air. The sycamore trees in Changchun Palace were a vibrant yellow. Although it was early autumn, for some reason, the sounds of magpies could be heard.
Lanqin opened the window and took a deep breath of fresh air, instantly feeling refreshed. Baoqin and Yuxiao came in smiling to help Lanqin change and wash. Lanqin stretched and said with a smile, "What a wonderful day it is today! Why are there magpies calling?"
Yu Xiao walked to the window, stuck her head out to look around, picked up a duster and waved it gently, saying happily, "Your Highness, I've heard that magpies are birds that bring good news. There's bound to be great joy in Changchun Palace today..."
No sooner had she finished speaking than a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside, and someone shouted, "Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine! Great joy! Great joy!" Lanqin was startled and stood up to look outside.
She was the wet nurse that Lanqin sent to accompany and take care of Wuxiha when she got married!
The wet nurse rushed in with a beaming smile and greeted Lanqin, saying, "This servant greets Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine!"
Lanqin strode forward to help her up. The wet nurse was the old nanny who had taken care of Lanqin in the past, and had watched Wuxiha grow up since she was a child. Lanqin was worried about Wuxiha getting married, so she sent the wet nurse to go with her.
"Why is the wet nurse in the palace?" Lanqin exclaimed in surprise. The wet nurse replied with a beaming smile, "This servant has come to congratulate Her Majesty on the birth of the princess's son..."
Lanqin was stunned and didn't react. The wet nurse happily repeated, "Your Highness is going to be a grandmother! The princess gave birth to a little prince today. I was entrusted by the princess to come and congratulate Your Highness in advance!"
Upon hearing this, Baoqin and Yuxiao hugged each other excitedly and screamed, suddenly waking Lanqin. Lanqin was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes, and she covered her mouth, unable to speak.
Baoqin, supporting Lanqin, exclaimed joyfully, "That's wonderful, Your Highness! Congratulations, Your Highness!" Then, Yuxiao, the wet nurse, and the other maids and servants in the room knelt down, shouting, "Congratulations, Your Highness, Your Highness!"
Lanqin took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and anxiously asked the wet nurse, "Where is Wuxiha? Is she alright?"
The wet nurse smiled and nodded, replying, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, the princess is doing well. The princess was worried about you and didn't want you to fret, so she immediately instructed me to go to the palace to inform Your Majesty of the good news. Soon after, the messenger will arrive at the palace, and then the Emperor will also know..."
Lanqin finally breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that things were different here compared to modern times; medical equipment and nursing knowledge were insufficient, and there was no such thing as a cesarean section. Childbirth was like experiencing life and death, and Lanqin had been worried about whether Wuxiha could give birth smoothly. Today, hearing that both mother and child were safe, her heart finally settled down.
Lanqin was so excited she didn't know what to do. She told Baoqin to fetch the clothes she had made for her grandson, and then asked Yuxiao to get the postpartum tonics from the Imperial Household Department. She was so restless that everyone in Changchun Palace was jumping up and down in a flurry of activity. Lanqin, clutching her wildly beating heart, decided she couldn't wait any longer and went to find the Fourth Prince.
The Fourth Prince had been preoccupied with the White Lotus Rebellion, barely eating or drinking. But when he heard that Wuxiha had given birth to a prince, a smile finally appeared on his worried face.
"Master, Qin'er wants to leave the palace to see Wuxiha! Giving birth must be very hard, and as her mother, I should be by her side now..." Lanqin pleaded.
Without saying a word, the Fourth Prince instructed Su Peisheng: "Have the imperial physicians prescribe some medicine to help Wuxiha recover, and have the Imperial Household Department carefully select ten wet nurses to send to the princess's residence! Oh, and have the Imperial Household Department prepare all the baby's supplies..." Su Peisheng agreed with a smile and was about to leave when the Fourth Prince called him back.
"Not long ago, the palace sent the coral and pearls that were presented as tribute to the princess. She likes these things and they make her happy..." Lanqin was very pleased to see that the Fourth Prince cared so much.
After Su Peisheng left, Fourth Master suddenly seemed like a different person, pacing excitedly around the room. He then hugged Lanqin tightly, exclaiming, "That's wonderful, Qin'er! We're going to be grandparents..." Lanqin chuckled and said, "Master, don't you think you're getting old...?"
The Fourth Prince laughed heartily: "Hahaha... I am willing!"
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