Chapter 60: Beautiful Daughter vs. Heirless Emperor 60
The Minister of Rites rolled down the steps, his face covered in blood, but he still knelt on the ground, shouting in agony: "Your Majesty! I have served my country and my people with loyalty, and heaven and earth can bear witness to it. If Your Majesty insists on disregarding etiquette, I will hit my head against the sky and die on this flying platform!"
"The future generations will judge right and wrong, merits and demerits!"
As soon as the emperor waved his hand, the imperial guards immediately came forward and grabbed the Minister of Rites on the left and right.
Dying to remonstrate is also a trick often played by these civil servants. Of course, the Minister of Rites is reluctant to really die, and if he gets hurt and bleeds, he can gain a good reputation for the rest of his life. The emperor still has to be careful to appease him, which is really disgusting.
"I see that Minister Yang is not feeling well. You are also a veteran of three dynasties. I cannot bear to see you continue to work so hard. I have specially allowed Minister Yang to return home to enjoy the happiness of family life."
Shangshu Yang was stunned. Not only was he going to be dismissed from office, but his descendants would also be driven to the countryside.
"Your Majesty, I am still strong and healthy. Before the late emperor passed away, I asked you to assist your majesty well. If I leave, I will fail the late emperor's trust."
"Minister Yang, there is no need to say more! I have made up my mind. If I let you die in office, the late emperor will definitely blame me for not being considerate of an old minister."
The emperor's eyes swept over the officials kneeling on the ground, and his tone contained a threat, "If anyone else is feeling unwell or feels that being an official is hard, just let me know and I will handle it."
All the ministers were caught off guard by this incident. Even Shangshu Yang was dismissed from his post. How could they dare to continue to force the emperor?
"We thank your majesty for your concern. We have worked hard for the country and the people."
The emperor nodded in satisfaction, "Then why are you still standing here? The people are still waiting down there, light the sky lanterns!"
Prince An breathed a sigh of relief. It is not easy to be the emperor's brother!
He had no intention of becoming emperor, but there were always corrupt officials who wanted to harm him. Even if the emperor had children, he could not stop these people's ambitions.
Now he only prayed that Qingqing could give birth to a little princess for him, so that these people would not be thinking about his little baby.
It’s so annoying!
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The emperor went straight to the palace after he got off the Feitian Terrace. There were too many people on Chang'an Street. He didn't want to disturb the people, so naturally he couldn't arrange for the guards to clear the way.
Fortunately, he was good at martial arts and even better at light work, so he jumped directly onto the roof. Within a few breaths, the flying platform was no longer visible.
At this time, a group of people dressed in coarse clothes like poor people were staring at the emperor's dragon sedan from afar.
News came from above that the emperor had left the Feitiantai. Their mission was to create chaos and prevent the emperor from returning to the palace, but the emperor did not show up.
"Boss, are we still going to do it?"
The dark-faced man slapped the younger brother next to him and said angrily, "What the hell are you doing! The emperor hasn't even come yet, and I still want to see what the emperor looks like? Does he have three heads and six arms? Otherwise, how could he defeat the barbarians in the northwest?"
"Forget it, let's wait a little longer. My brothers are all ready. If the emperor doesn't come, it's none of our business. Anyway, don't think of losing a penny from me!"
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Inside Shuhua Palace.
The emperor's eyes were red as he watched basin after basin of blood being brought out, his hands shaking uncontrollably.
"Huan'er! Huan'er, say something? Are you okay?"
Ji Yunhuan felt her contractions speeding up, accompanied by heavy bleeding. She didn't feel any pain, but she felt weak all over and spoke weakly.
"Go tell His Majesty that I am fine."
Taohong was so distressed that she burst into tears. She went out crying and told the royal concubine that she was fine.
These words were really unconvincing, and the emperor became even more nervous. If the empress dowager hadn't stopped him, he would have definitely broken in.
The Queen Mother held a string of Buddhist beads in her hand, muttering something, and praying for Ji Yunhuan.
Xu Junzheng also entered the palace after hearing the news. He did not go to Feitiantai today. The Ministry of Rites did not arrange a position for him on the grounds that he had been an official for too short a time.
Most of the officials newly promoted by the emperor did not go, and the Ministry of Rites always found excuses to evade them. However, Xu Junzheng did not care about such a small matter. Since the Liu family wanted this face, he gave it to them.
Now it seems that the Liu family wants more than just face, but is playing a big game.
What they wanted to deal with was Concubine Chun and the baby in her belly. Only after they stopped the emperor could they take action in the palace.
If there is no royal heir and everything returns to the starting point, they will force Your Majesty to adopt a son.
Fortunately, His Majesty rushed back. Now the entire palace is under His Majesty's control, and they can't use any tricks.
But Huan'er was born prematurely. Xu Jun was lying by the window, wanting to see how his niece was doing, but unfortunately he could not see anything and could only worry.
Imperial Doctor Li looked solemn. He observed Concubine Chun's condition, felt her pulse, and muttered to himself:
"This shouldn't be the case. I've been practicing medicine for many years, and I've never seen anything this strange. The contractions are so fast, it's going to kill me."
The midwife suddenly shouted, "Oh no! The baby is coming out! This is too fast! The baby's position is a little off, I'm afraid it's not good!"
More blood gushed out, and the fetus had no time to adjust to the appropriate angle. If the baby was born at this time, it would be a difficult birth!
Ji Yunhuan didn't use any force, but her body pushed the fetus out uncontrollably.
Doctor Li came out with a pale face, and knelt on the ground with a plop, looking as if he had lost his parents.
"Your Majesty! I am incompetent. The Imperial Concubine's fetus is in an abnormal position, which means she will have a difficult birth. Please make a decision as soon as possible!"
The emperor was stunned by this, "Decision? What decision do you want me to make?"
The Queen Mother was in tears and almost fainted from crying. If it weren't for Nanny Yan who was holding her up, she would have fallen to the ground.
She had given birth to a child before. From labor to delivery, it could take at least two or three hours, and at most a whole day and night. Huan'er's condition was obviously abnormal, and she was afraid that she was in grave danger.
Doctor Li groaned and said under great pressure: "The only solution now is to cut open the Madam's belly and take the fetus out, otherwise there will be two lives lost."
The emperor was furious. He kicked Doctor Li away and rushed into the delivery room regardless of everything. "Who dares? If Huan'er dies, I will let you all be buried with me!"
Liu Dewang hugged one of His Majesty's legs and shouted, "Your Majesty, calm down! You can't go in."
The palace maids and eunuchs were kneeling on the ground in the courtyard, trying to stop the emperor from entering.
Ji Yunhuan heard the noise outside. She was almost asleep, but was awakened by the emperor's roar.
"What's going on outside?"
Taohong cried until her eyes were swollen. "My queen, you finally woke up. Are you okay? Do you still have strength? Please try harder, the baby will be out soon. My queen will be fine, wuwuwuwu..."
Ji Yunhuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, as if everyone except herself thought she was dying.
"Don't cry, I'm just a little tired and want to take a nap, but you guys won't let me. Forget it, go and bring me a bowl of ginseng soup."
The birth control pill is a really good thing, but giving birth is a physical job after all. She could have had a comfortable sleep, but she was afraid that she would fall asleep and others would be scared to death.
After drinking a bowl of ginseng soup, Ji Yunhuan was no longer so sleepy, and immediately shouted at the top of his voice:
"Your Majesty, I am fine. Don't worry, I will definitely give birth to a little prince for you. Please wait outside and don't come in and cause trouble!"
When the emperor heard Ji Yunhuan's voice, he burst into tears of joy. He seemed to have lost all his strength and staggered to his knees at the door of the delivery room.
"Don't be afraid, Huan'er. I'm here with you. You must be well and don't leave me alone."
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