"Quickly report to the Emperor."
The palace maids in Yufu Palace had already rehearsed this in their minds many times, so there was no chaos at this moment.
[Host, do you want to exchange cards? ]
[Wait a minute, Emperor Shengwu is currently in the Imperial Study discussing matters with his ministers. If they were to switch places now, and Emperor Shengwu suddenly fainted in front of his ministers, that wouldn't be a good thing.]
[Please help me keep an eye on Emperor Shengwu, ouch ouch…]
The frequent contractions made Bei Lingyao scream in pain again.
The news that Concubine Chen was about to give birth still spread.
Over the past few months, every move of Yufu Palace has been watched by interested people.
Although Bei Lingyao rarely left the palace, the servants in Yufu Palace still had to go in and out.
In addition, at the New Year's Day banquet, the imperial physicians confirmed that Bei Lingyao was pregnant, and everyone was counting the days from Bei Lingyao's pregnancy to her delivery.
"Empress Dowager, the Yufu Palace has been activated."
In the Buddhist hall, the Queen Mother was silent for a while before asking, "What's going on with the Grand Princess and Concubine Lu?"
"Your Majesty, Concubine Lu originally intended to move, but was held back by the Grand Princess."
"They are waiting for Ai to take action."
The Queen Mother was very angry. She was waiting for Concubine Lu to take action, but she didn't expect that the Grand Princess was also waiting for her to take action.
If the eldest princess was willing to join forces with him, there would be no need to wait until the birth.
"Just wait and see, it's still unknown whether it's a boy or a girl."
The Queen Mother was very patient after all.
As for Concubine Lu, although she was told by the Grand Princess not to act rashly, she was so obedient because the Yufu Palace was tightly guarded and she had no way to do anything.
When she heard that Yu Fugong was about to give birth, Concubine Lu could no longer sit still. She paced back and forth in the hall, silently chanting: One corpse, two lives, one corpse, two lives.
Then he knelt down and prayed:
"Please, it must be a daughter. Please, it must be a daughter. Please, God, it must be a daughter."
Then she thought that if Concubine Chen was gone, as the only high-ranking concubine in the harem, she could adopt the child.
Then he prayed again to let his mother go and keep his son.
There were many people in the previous dynasty and the harem who had the same mentality as Concubine Lu.
The eldest princess secretly cursed the queen mother as a waste. She was also impressed by the queen mother's ability to endure. She asked the secret agent to keep an eye on the Yufu Palace and report any news as soon as possible.
The royal family members of Prince Fu's Mansion all prayed secretly, not wanting Bei Lingyao to give birth safely.
In the imperial study, as Bei Lingyao's due date drew closer, Emperor Shengwu became anxious and uneasy.
Now, listening to the various departments arguing and attacking each other over trivial matters, he became very impatient and kept looking at the door.
Both the imperial physician and the midwife determined that the baby would be due within the next two days, and today was the last day.
Just then, Xing Yi hurried in.
Emperor Shengwu paused and listened attentively.
Xing Yi bowed and said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine Chen has launched an attack."
Emperor Shengwu suddenly stood up and said, "Let's stop here for today. My dear ministers, please disperse."
Before the ministers could react, Emperor Shengwu had already disappeared at the door.
Xing Yi asked his disciple Eunuch Hong to guard the place, and then he quickly chased after Emperor Shengwu.
Eunuch Hong bowed and said, "Please come in, my lords."
The ministers filed out of the imperial study, their minds drifting towards the Yufu Palace.
Concubine Chen is about to give birth, this is the top priority.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
When Emperor Shengwu was about to arrive at Yufu Palace in his imperial sedan chair, he met concubines headed by Concubine Lu.
His face immediately darkened. "Everyone, return to your respective palaces. You are not allowed to leave the palace without permission."
"Your Majesty, Concubine Chen has given birth to your first child, and I, your concubine, would like to do my best to show my gratitude."
Concubine Lu's face was full of concern.
The other concubines also nodded continuously.
"It is our best intention that you stay calm. Xing Yi, escort Concubine Lu and the others back to the palace."
After Emperor Shengwu finished speaking, he strode away.
Concubine Lu looked at Emperor Shengwu's departing back and couldn't help but stamp her feet in anger.
"Please come in, Empress Lu."
As soon as Xing Yi said this, Concubine Lu glared at him. Concubine Lu snorted and walked away with a flick of her sleeves.
The other concubines were not as tough as Concubine Lu, so they had to follow her back.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is here."
"Mammy, I haven't started giving birth yet. Please go out and tell the Emperor not to worry. Sit down and have a cup of tea. If you're tired, take a rest or go take a bath..."
After hearing what Bei Lingyao said, Nanny Sun was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
At this time, Bei Lingyao was just having contractions and spotting, but her water had not broken yet.
Ling, who had entered the palace a few days earlier to accompany the birth, said to Nanny Sun, "Don't worry, Nanny, I will accompany the Empress."
With Madam Bei Yushi accompanying her, Nanny Sun felt relieved. Not to mention that Madam Bei Yushi was the imperial concubine's biological mother, even if she had given birth to eight children, she was much more experienced than them.
Nanny Sun went out to see Emperor Shengwu, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress's cervix has not yet opened, and I'm afraid it will take some time before she gives birth."
"Don't worry about me, I'll stay here."
Emperor Shengwu was only thinking about waiting for his child to be born, and had no time to do anything else.
"How is the concubine?"
"My queen is doing well now."
As soon as Nanny Sun finished speaking, Zhihua came out hurriedly, "Nanny, the Queen asked someone to prepare hot water for washing hair and bathing."
"Then go get someone prepared."
When Nanny Sun said this, she turned to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, it's time to eat. I have asked someone to prepare a meal for your Majesty. Only when you are well fed will you have the strength to give birth."
"I'm not hungry, you guys go and get busy first."
Emperor Shengwu waved to Nanny Sun, walked to the window and said loudly: "Yao'er, I'm outside. If you're scared, just call me."
"Your Majesty, rest assured. With your protection, I will give birth to the heir safely. Please go and rest first. I heard from my mother that giving birth is not that fast."
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