Yinzhen's request for leave was not a big deal, but it was not a small matter either.
Those who are interested already know.
When the Crown Prince first heard the news, he thought it was all overthinking. The Ministry of Justice was a good place to work, and when Yinzhen suddenly asked for leave, the Crown Prince thought something had gone wrong at the Ministry of Justice!
Otherwise, why would I ask for leave?
Upon investigation, it turned out that the Ministry of Justice was perfectly fine. His leave was purely to return home to accompany his wife during her pregnancy, saying that his wife was suffering at home and he had no interest in his duties at the Ministry of Justice.
If the Crown Prince could find out, so could anyone else. One person knew, two people knew, three people knew, and soon everyone in the capital's upper echelons of power knew.
People reacted differently to this matter.
The man thought that Prince Yong was too attached to personal feelings and not cut out for great things.
As for the women, they were very fond of a man as devoted as Prince Yong, and were extremely envious and jealous of Tong Cheng'er, Prince Yong's wife! They only wished they could take her place.
The two people in the Prince Yong's residence were completely unaware of this.
In the blink of an eye, a few more days passed, and seeing that his due date had passed, Yinzhen couldn't help but get anxious.
However, he was by Tong Cheng'er's side every day, but he dared not show it at all, for fear of worrying her.
Tong Cheng'er wasn't entirely unconcerned, but she knew that the due date was uncertain, so a few days later wouldn't matter; she could still maintain a facade.
Two more days passed. Tong Cheng'er was still able to keep her composure, but Yinzhen was starting to lose his nerve. He kept asking the imperial physician if anything would happen to him.
He was genuinely worried.
With his due date approaching, yet the child still not born, how could Yinzhen possibly feel at ease?
Because he couldn't hold back, he caused a ruckus throughout the Imperial Hospital, making things very unsettling. This eventually reached Emperor Kangxi's ears.
Upon hearing this, Kangxi smiled and said to Liang Jiugong, "The fourth prince is usually a steady and self-controlled man, but I never expected him to lose his self-control when it comes to his wife and children."
Liang Jiugong, who served Emperor Kangxi every day, naturally knew that Prince Yong was very much in the Emperor's favor. He said in a flattering tone, "Prince Yong dotes on his wife's children and is loyal and righteous. This servant admires him very much!"
Kangxi then said, "You think you admire him? I've heard that many people in the capital say he's a good-for-nothing."
Liang Jiugong quickly replied, "This servant doesn't understand the thoughts of those adults. As far as this servant is concerned, it is only what a man should do to care for his wife and children."
Kangxi: "Yes, it's something that should have been done, but some people just won't let it go."
Liang Jiugong continued, "If you ask me, those ministers don't understand Prince Yong. Prince Yong is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He will surely understand in the future."
Upon hearing this, Kangxi couldn't help but think of Yinzhen's temperament and shook his head: "That's not necessarily true."
He felt that given Yinzhen's personality, it would be truly difficult for him to say anything kind or pleasant to those who didn't meet his standards.
But this is good. He doesn't lack sons who speak nicely. Such sons put his mind at ease, which is why he values everything about them.
Thinking this, Kangxi said to Liang Jiugong, "The Imperial Hospital has been having a tough time lately. Go to the storeroom and get some things to appease them."
As the father, he naturally couldn't just stand by and do nothing about the mess his son left behind.
However, he was willing to clean up this mess.
Two more days passed, and Yinzhen was so anxious that bubbles were forming at the corners of his mouth. Tong Cheng'er comforted him, "I'm not even in a hurry, but you're so anxious. Anyone would think you're the one giving birth!"
Yinzhen replied, "I wish I could take his place, but unfortunately I can't."
Tong Cheng'er was stunned when she heard this. She was about to say something when she suddenly felt a pain in her stomach.
Despite the pain, Tong Cheng'er first helped Yinzhen up and said to him, "Help me sit down first."
Yinzhen helped her sit down.
Tong Cheng'er continued, "Call Ru Xue, Ru Lan, and the nanny in."
Yinzhen: "But if you have any instructions, just tell me, and I will tell them as well."
Tong Cheng'er frowned: "Call the person in first."
Yinzhen was puzzled, but he still called the person in.
When he went out to call for help, Tong Cheng'er frowned, clearly in pain.
There were only Yinzhen and her in the room. Given how nervous Yinzhen was, if she were to say that she was about to give birth, he would probably be too nervous to speak.
Let's keep it from them for now and call the nannies in first.
Tong Cheng'er endured the pain as Yinzhen led his men in.
Tong Cheng'er said to Yinzhen, "Sit down, I have something to say to the nanny."
After Yinzhen sat down, Tong Cheng'er said to the nanny, "Nanny, help me into the delivery room."
Then, looking at Rulan and Ruxue, he said, "Take the midwife to the delivery room and tell Mother that I am about to give birth."
When Tong Cheng'er said this, the people in the room were taken aback.
Yinzhen: Cheng'er is about to give birth!?
The old woman, Ruxue Rulan, said: "The Princess Consort is about to give birth."
After a moment of stunned silence, the nanny quickly helped Tong Cheng'er up, and Ru Lan and Ru Xue also rushed outside. Yinzhen still hadn't reacted.
The nanny helped Tong Cheng'er up, and only then did Yinzhen realize that Cheng'er was about to give birth. He was overjoyed, but after the joy subsided, he suddenly remembered that childbirth was like walking through the gates of hell, and he couldn't help but feel a little scared.
He suddenly stood up and tried to help Tong Cheng'er, but Tong Cheng'er quickly said, "Let the nanny do it."
She could feel his nervousness; his hands were trembling, and she dared not let him support her.
"Don't worry, the imperial physician said I'm doing well with this pregnancy and nothing will go wrong."
Yinzhen: "Alright, stop talking."
"Granny, quickly help the princess to the delivery room."
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