"What's so funny? Don't they hug their wives when they go back?" Yan Nangui snorted and kissed Shu Chengfeng on the chin. "This isn't the palace. You've become petty since you became emperor."
"Nonsense. Was I ever this unruly before?" Shu Chengfeng laughed.
He really misses that tone of voice.
before.
Basically, no one dares to mention the past to him anymore.
Although his time as crown prince was not smooth, it wasn't all bad.
It's just that nobody mentions it.
She was the only one who was unrestrained and spoke her mind freely.
On the way back, Shu Chengfeng was left behind again.
He smiled and decided to slow down. It wasn't that he couldn't catch up, but since she wanted to, he would let her run.
Seeing how happy she was, Shu Chengfeng felt happy too.
But there were also unpleasant moments, like riding back on horseback covered in dirt...
Everything was going according to Shu Chengfeng's plan.
It's still quite cold here, but it's getting warmer day by day.
In the palace, starting in April, Consort Ye paid extra attention.
Now she knows she's carrying twins, mainly because the line down the middle of her belly is becoming more and more obvious.
She was naturally overjoyed. She was ecstatic.
The imperial physician would come to check on him almost every day.
It's clear that Consort Ye is paying much more attention to her pregnancy this time.
Inside Fengxiang Palace, the Empress spoke privately with Granny He.
"Your Highness, Consort Ye's belly is getting bigger and bigger. Although she is about to give birth, it shouldn't be this big if it's twins."
"That's good." The Empress pondered.
She's not letting her guard down at all now. Having done the dirty work, they naturally hope everything will go their way.
"Your Highness need not worry. In my opinion, the new recruits are all quite good, and there will always be someone you can use. Besides, even if Consort Ye has given birth to a prince, so what? It's still a long way from establishing a crown prince," said Granny He with a smile.
She truly devoted herself to serving the Empress.
"As long as I don't give birth, Consort Ye's child will be the most honored in the harem. How can I not worry?" The Empress frowned, feeling increasingly anxious.
Being in the thick of it, she couldn't really fully grasp the Emperor's thoughts.
It's unclear, but there's a vague feeling about it. Besides, having children is ultimately a matter of fate and destiny.
She had to make other plans.
After all, no amount of preparation can guarantee absolute success.
Consort Ye's quarters are now under tight security. She's worried about being plotted against, but she hasn't been able to anticipate everything.
Her mother, Madam Qian, had been in the palace for half a month, waiting for her to give birth. Now, she had a complete and meticulous view of the entire Feiluan Palace.
Now, it's simply impossible to send anything in.
With such strict vigilance, on April 14th, Consort Ye finally made a move.
It's a bit early, but premature births of twins are uncommon, so this is considered quite full-term.
The midwife and the imperial physician came. Consort Ye was in great pain, but she showed no signs of giving birth anytime soon.
It was already night when she tried to give birth. Everyone was exhausted after waiting all night, but she still couldn't deliver.
The cervix won't dilate. There's really nothing we can do about it.
Madam Qian and Granny Lu watched intently, confident that no one would make a move at this moment. It simply meant the time wasn't right yet. This was even more worrying.
All night long, everyone in Feiluan Palace was on edge.
Consort Ye herself was filled with worry and fear, unable to sleep for even a moment. She also couldn't eat. It was an incredibly agonizing experience.
You can't ignore how much your stomach hurts and just wait until it's time.
The Empress also stayed here all night, which was quite dutiful. Madam Qian felt very apologetic and urged the Empress to go back and rest.
The Empress Dowager also sent word, telling the Empress to return home. She said the Empress had worked hard.
Having successfully put on an act, the Empress excused everyone from paying their respects that day and returned home first.
Back in Fengxiang Palace, the Empress was exhausted, having stayed up all night.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Eat something and take a nap. Consort Ye will give birth soon." As she spoke, Granny He ordered the meal to be prepared.
The Empress took her hand and said, "Nanny, I'm not at ease."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured," said Granny He, patting her hand.
The Empress sighed, "Actually, I didn't want to treat her either..."
“Your Highness, you did nothing,” said Granny He.
The Empress sighed again, and soon the meal was served.
I hadn't slept all night, and my appetite wasn't great, so I just ate a little something.
Granny He advised her to rest well: "Now that things have come to this, we'll just have to wait and see. Your Highness, please take care of yourself."
The Empress nodded and then closed her eyes.
Granny He helped her lie down and then went back to rest herself.
From the moment Consort Ye discovered she was pregnant, all her pregnancy-preserving medicines were infused with nourishing ingredients.
It's not much, but it happens every time. It's not poison, nor is it a cold medicine. It's just nourishing.
However, the amount of medicine added was slightly more than the amount recorded in the file.
Consort Ye suffered a miscarriage last time, which left her with a lingering emotional burden, so she was naturally being extra careful this time.
The imperial physician only said a few words about taking care of her health. She naturally thought of what happened last time, and the more she thought about it, the more worried she became.
It wasn't until she was over five months pregnant that they discovered she was carrying twins.
Some even consulted the Empress Dowager for special nourishment.
After all, twins are prone to being weak and not well cared for, so it is even more important to nourish her. The Empress Dowager also thought that since it was a twin pregnancy, she was also prone to nutritional deficiencies. It is rare to hear of twins having large babies and difficult labor; they are usually weak.
Nowadays, it's normal for the fetus to be a little bigger.
However, the reason she cannot give birth immediately is because her cervix is not dilated. This is actually not uncommon. It is common for some women to not be able to give birth for three days and three nights.
Sure enough, by morning, Consort Ye's cervix had opened, but she was unable to give birth immediately.
She cried out in pain all afternoon, and drank two bowls of ginseng soup. She had almost no strength left; she couldn't have survived without the ginseng soup.
The Empress Dowager has arrived in person. She also looks worried and nervous.
The imperial physicians hadn't even entered yet, but the midwives were already frantic.
"What exactly is going on?" The Empress Dowager frowned.
The midwife came out and reported, "Your Majesty, it's because the baby is large, and the Consort has been staying up all night, so she's exhausted now."
"You insolent fools! What are you doing if you're so weak? Are you just going to endure this? Get some labor-inducing drugs!" the Empress Dowager roared.
Madam Qian was shocked: "Your Majesty the Empress Dowager..."
"If we don't give her the labor-inducing medicine, she won't be able to give birth, and both mother and child will be in danger," the Empress Dowager said, glancing at Madam Qian.
Then, realizing her tone was off, she softened her voice and said, "Yue'er is my niece. Don't I love her? You know how it is for women during childbirth. She can't keep enduring it forever. She's already exhausted."
That makes sense. The Qian family was extremely worried, but it had indeed been far too long.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
