After the beginning of spring, Su Wanti entered her due date.
The entire palace was fully prepared and on high alert.
The guards at Yufu Palace were significantly strengthened, and even the number of guards outside Yuxiu Palace was twice as many as usual.
Midwives and wet nurses were screened through a rigorous process, with the same level of rigor as that used to select imperial guards.
This matter was also handled by Su Wanti. Now she has the power to assist in managing the six palaces, and all matters related to her childbirth and caring for the child are under her control.
As the days passed, Rong Zhou became more and more nervous.
No matter how busy he was, he would take out half a day to come to Yufu Palace to accompany Su Wanti.
Su Wanti was not nervous. Although it was her first time giving birth, there were spiritual fruits in her space that could help with a smooth delivery and reduce the pain of labor.
She had picked the spiritual fruit and was ready to take it immediately when giving birth.
On February 18th, the first spring rain fell in the capital.
The first spring rain is the beginning of farming and a good omen.
Rong Zhou stood in front of the gate of Xuan Zheng Hall, looking at the drizzling rain. Before he could sigh, he saw the eunuch who served him running towards him with his head lowered.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Su is about to give birth!"
"What?" Rong Zhou's whole body trembled, and because he was too excited, his voice was as loud as a tiger's roar in the forest.
"Hurry to Yufu Palace!"
Rong Zhou looked hurried. He was walking quickly in front, followed by a large group of palace servants including eunuchs, guards, etc.
When he arrived at Yufu Palace, the Empress, Concubine Chun, Concubine Wen and others were already waiting in the palace.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Su's water just broke. She has already entered the delivery room. The midwife and the female doctor have both gone in, and the imperial physician is waiting outside."
The Queen came forward and spoke softly.
After Concubine Chun and Noble Lady Wen paid their respects to Rong Zhou, Concubine Chun respectfully said:
"I heard from the midwife that a woman's first labor will take a long time, so I have prepared some snacks and tea. Please invite the Emperor and the Empress to rest in my palace for a while."
Rong Zhou waved his hand.
This was his first child since he ascended the throne, and he had no intention of going anywhere else.
If possible, he would have liked to go into the delivery room and accompany Su Wanti.
His face was tense, his eyes were narrowed, and he was staring at the door of the delivery room.
"No, I'm worried. I'll just wait here."
The Empress was looking forward to this child just as much as the Emperor. She shook her head slightly and said to Concubine Chun, "I will wait here with the Emperor. You and the talented lady can go back to the palace."
The emperor and empress were waiting here, so Concubine Chun couldn't leave.
She then said, "Then I will send someone to bring some tea and snacks."
"Okay." The queen nodded.
Several people were waiting outside. They could see basins of blood being carried out of the delivery room and hear sharp screams from inside the delivery room.
Concubine Wen was young and was frightened by the scene. Her hands and feet became weak and she only thought about how terrible giving birth was and that she must not get pregnant.
However, the Queen and Concubine Chun had different ideas from Concubine Wen.
The Queen was of the same age as Rongzhou, while Concubine Chun was a few years younger than her. After marrying Rongzhou, they hoped to have children as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, I have been waiting for more than ten years.
The two of them thought that it would be great if they could have a child. They would be willing to endure the pain of pregnancy and childbirth.
Su Wanti screamed miserably inside, but in fact she didn't feel any pain at all.
After the first contraction, she took the painless delivery fruit and the smooth delivery fruit.
The spiritual spring water and these two spiritual fruits can ensure a smooth delivery, shorten the labor process, and improve muscle elasticity to avoid tearing.
Su Wanti could not feel the pain, but she still imitated other women in labor and screamed heart-wrenchingly for a long time.
First, it was her first time giving birth, and the first time is more difficult. It would be abnormal if she didn't cry out in pain.
Second, she knew Rong Zhou was outside, and she had to make Rong Zhou feel distressed.
Sure enough, when Rong Zhou heard the noise inside, he felt distressed.
He couldn't sit still any longer, and with an anxious look on his face, he stood up and walked towards the delivery room.
"Your Majesty, you cannot go in. The birthing area is filled with the stench of blood. You cannot go in!"
Rong Zhou was not one to listen to advice. He glared at her with anger rising in his eyes.
When the palace maid at the door of the delivery room saw that the emperor's face was not right, she immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
The Queen also came over and advised:
"Your Majesty, let's not talk about etiquette for now. Concubine Su is in the critical moment of giving birth. If Your Majesty rushes in so hastily, what will happen if you startle her?"
Rong Zhou listened to the screams inside and became increasingly anxious, "But I'm worried about her..."
Just as the queen was about to persuade him again, she heard a loud baby cry suddenly.
"It's born! It's born!"
At this moment, someone opened the door of the delivery room from inside and respectfully said to the emperor standing at the door: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Concubine Su has successfully given birth to a little prince. Both mother and child are safe!"
“Hahahahahahahaha”
Hearing this, Rong Zhou clapped his hands and laughed, his hands shaking with excitement and his face flushed red.
"I have a prince! The Daqi Kingdom has a successor! Those old men in the court can no longer dictate matters concerning my offspring!"
After ascending the throne for more than a decade, Rong Zhou's harem has not yet added a child. The royal family has always attached great importance to bloodline inheritance, so how could the clan members and court officials accept this?
Over the years, clan members and court officials had urged him, both openly and covertly, to take in concubines, and even submitted memorials suggesting that he adopt an outstanding man from his clan, to be named crown prince in the future and to be his heir.
But the children of the clan members were not Rong Zhou's biological children after all. He felt annoyed when he thought that he would have to hand over the kingdom in his hands to someone else's child in the future.
He would rather let the princess's child inherit the throne than adopt the child of a relative.
Now that Su Wanti has given birth to a prince for him, the problem of succession is solved.
"I hereby declare that Concubine Su has given birth to a prince and has rendered meritorious service to the nation. Effective immediately, she shall be appointed Imperial Noble Consort and in charge of the affairs of the six palaces."
The queen was standing behind Rong Zhou. Upon hearing this, her pupils shrank slightly and her body swayed.
The nanny was quick to come over and support the queen, whispering, "Your Majesty, the emperor is very happy, you have to be patient."
The queen lowered her eyes and squeezed the nanny's hand tightly. After a moment, she raised her eyes and used a gentle and virtuous smile to cover up her momentary loss of composure.
"Mammy, I'm fine. I'm just happy for Sister Su." The queen said softly.
She raised her eyes slightly and said, "Come on, accompany me to see the little prince."
The delivery room has been cleaned up.
Su Wanti also washed up simply with the help of Qingye and Ye Zi, and changed into dry and soft clothes.
The little prince had been cleaned by the wet nurse and was wrapped in swaddling clothes.
He had just drunk his milk, smacking his lips, and then fell asleep contentedly in his cradle.
The wet nurse carried the little prince to the bedside and said:
"Your Highness, look at how beautiful the little prince is! I've never seen a child so beautiful right from birth."
Most babies are neither good-looking nor cute when they are born. Their skin is red and wrinkled. It takes a few months of careful care before the babies become beautiful and cute.
But the little prince born to Su Wanti was clean and snow-white.
Su Wanti looked at the little prince, her heart filled with love. "Yes, he is really handsome."
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