The emperor felt that it wasn't enough for Hehua and Xiao Anzi to take care of Gu Jiangli, so he hired a few more people to take care of her.
He was generous, polite, and unpretentious, and he helped many people with his money.
Gu Jiangli was also gentle and kind, and the people she hired to take care of her all said they had never seen such an easy-going rich person.
Their good reputation quickly spread throughout the village, and most of the villagers liked them.
When Gu Jiangli gave birth, Doctor Wu and Physician Lü were hardly of any use.
All the skilled midwives in the village rushed over, and barefoot doctors gathered outside the house, ready to use their skills at any moment. The courtyard was surrounded by people, all waiting for Gu Jiangli to give birth safely.
The emperor held her hand by the bedside, still filled with fear and worry despite having experienced it once before.
Fortunately, the children were sensible, and soon after, two boys were born safely.
The cries of the children rose and fell, prompting cheers and encouragement from everyone in the courtyard.
Upon hearing that they were twins, the villagers were even happier for Gu Jiangli.
The emperor's eyes were red as he forced back tears to comfort Gu Jiangli. The two children, one on each side of him, were heavy in his arms. It was not hard to imagine how much Gu Jiangli had suffered to give birth to these twins.
My guilt towards her deepened.
Gu Jiangli glanced at the child briefly and then fell asleep.
When they woke up early the next morning, they found the house piled high with gifts, all from villagers celebrating the birth of their son.
For the first time, Gu Jiangli truly felt the kindness from the people, and the weariness he felt was swept away by this kindness.
However, it's time for them to leave.
After Gu Jiangli finished her postpartum confinement and rested for a while, she recovered and embarked on the journey back to the palace with the emperor.
Knowing they were leaving, the villagers filled their cart with many things: rice, flour, dried food, fruit, peanuts, and even an old woman gave them two live chickens.
Gu Jiangli and the emperor repeatedly waved their hands in refusal, but finally persuaded the old woman to accept her basket of eggs, thus preventing her from rushing to the capital with only two chickens.
As Gu Jiangli left in the carriage, she felt a little reluctant to go.
The emperor noticed her mood and comforted her, saying, "The Du family villagers are simple and honest. If you have time in the future, you can come again."
Looking at the two children in her and the emperor's arms, Gu Jiangli said, "I have a feeling that these two children will really come back in the future."
"them?"
"yes."
Why do I have this feeling?
"I don't know. Maybe it's because they were born here, and it's normal for them to come back to see the old lady who delivered them."
"That makes some sense."
"Let's not talk about that. By the way, does Zhaoxu know he has two younger brothers?"
"He probably already knows. The letter should have been sent to the palace by now. He writes every ten days or so to ask if the Empress has given birth yet. He's looking forward to it anxiously, even more so than I am."
Gu Jiangli chuckled, "Zhaoxu really looks forward to having a younger brother or sister."
"Yes, he likes it, let him raise it."
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