He came every day, and so early every day. Qian Shengyan was forced to get up early every day, which made her listless all day long, like a flower that had been wilted by the sun.
She just couldn't understand why a prince with many beauties in his harem would waste his time on her every day.
Can't we find something else to distract ourselves from?
It seems that Heaven heard Qian Shengyan's heartfelt wish. That morning, as Yinzhen and Qian Shengyan were playing with their children as usual, hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Soon after, Su Peisheng rushed in to report: "Your Highness, Consort Geng has gone into labor!"
It's finally here!
Qian Shengyan perked up and hurriedly followed Yinzhen as he put on his shoes and got out of bed: "Your Highness, I have given birth before, so I'd like to see if I can be of any help."
"Alright, that's kind of you." Yinzhen readily agreed. There weren't many women in this mansion who had given birth, and he wanted to invite them all, even if Qian Shengyan hadn't mentioned it.
She is indeed a kind-hearted person. Even though Geng had persecuted Yuan Shou before, Qian Shengyan did not hold a grudge and was still willing to help.
Yinzhen raised his hand and touched Qian Shengyan's hair, his eyes filled with complex emotions, but he said nothing and hurriedly led her to Geng's courtyard.
Upon seeing Ulanara and Li, who had already arrived, Qian Shengyan stepped forward to greet them, naturally receiving two unfriendly glances—she had come with Yinzhen, so it was obvious that the two had just been together.
Madam Li couldn't help but snort softly: "Sister Qian is truly blessed to be able to stay by the Prince's side every day, while Sister Geng, despite being pregnant, can't even see the Prince once. How pitiful."
It's as if she's monopolizing Yinzhen.
Qian Shengyan knew in her heart that Yinzhen disliked Geng Shi because of the previous Yuan Shou incident, which was why he refused to see her. But it didn't matter. The show was about to begin, and what did a quarrel matter at this time?
She feigned a look of fear and shyness: "This servant...this servant doesn't know...how is Lady Geng now?"
"What else can she be? She's so thin she looks like a skeleton, with only her belly showing," Li said irritably.
Qian Shengyan also sighed, "Gege is like this... sigh, why doesn't the concubine try to persuade her? Being pregnant is difficult, but raising a child is not easy either. If Gege's health is not good, how can she raise the prince well?"
"What do you mean by that?" Madam Li rolled her eyes, about to scold Qian Shengyan, but Madam Ulanara glanced at Qian Shengyan thoughtfully and then stopped Madam Li: "Alright, what are you doing at a time like this!"
Li glared at Qian Shengyan with resentment, then at Ulanara, but neither of them looked at her again. Ulanara, in particular, seemed to be hesitating about something, looking quite indecisive.
Qian Shengyan covered her mouth with her handkerchief and chuckled softly. She had heard before that after Yuan Shou fell ill and Yinzhen dealt with a group of servants swiftly, Geng Shi seemed to be terrified and hid in her room every day, as if she was afraid that the prince would remember what she had done if he saw her.
Pregnancy is already exhausting, and this kind of fright naturally made Geng's health worse. That's why Qian Shengyan temporarily let her go and didn't immediately seek medical help.
But now, the opportunity has arrived.
Qian Shengyan's eyes flickered slightly as she looked towards the small production shed, secretly calculating how she would push things along later.
Screams echoed from the small house, making the faces of those present look grim. After asking the doctor and midwife about the situation, Yinzhen returned and stood in front of Qian Shengyan. After another scream, Qian Shengyan quietly tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "It sounds like you're in so much pain."
Yinzhen: ...
The way she said that made it sound like she had never given birth herself.
Qian Shengyan sighed again, "Originally, I was a little angry with Consort Geng, but... as women, we are all doing this for the sake of our children, and it's not easy for either of us."
Yinzhen paused for a moment, then patted her hand that was tugging at his sleeve to comfort her.
Qian Shengyan was slightly relieved. She was just there to express that she didn't hold a grudge against Geng Shi. No matter what she said later, it wouldn't be because she hated Geng Shi!
She really is a kind-hearted little angel!
The mission was launched in the middle of the morning, but there was still no good news. At lunchtime, Yinzhen returned to the front courtyard. Ulanara and Li Shi stayed behind, and Qian Shengyan also waited with them. However, she was worried about her son, so she sent Qingxue back to check on him halfway through.
"The Prince has taken the Fourth Prince to the front yard again," Qingxue whispered to Qian Shengyan upon returning, her tone filled with undisguised joy.
Qian Shengyan thought about how much Yinzhen had shown Yuanshou these past few days, and she was no longer as uneasy as before. She simply nodded to indicate that she understood.
"Hmph!" Li, who was nearby, naturally heard it. She glanced at Qian Shengyan and said sarcastically, "The Fourth Prince is so popular with the Prince. Sister is so lucky."
“The Third Prince is clever and adorable. The Prince often mentions him and thinks of him frequently,” Qian Shengyan said with a smile.
Speaking of this, Li was naturally proud: "That's right, the Prince comes to see the Third Prince every day! Every time, he asks what the Third Prince has eaten, whether he has grown taller, and he always tests the Third Prince's knowledge!"
“The Prince has high hopes for the Third Prince.” Qian Shengyan glanced at Ulanara Clan without leaving a trace, and saw that she had indeed frowned.
Qian Shengyan lowered her head and looked away, but a happy smile curved her lips.
So, how do you feel about the three women sitting here who don't have a son?
And a son is about to be born in the house, are you excited? Do you want it?
If you want her son, go and take someone else's son. Don't try to take Yuan Shou's place!
Ulanara seemed to make a quick decision. She relaxed her brow, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and glanced sideways at Li: "The Prince has told me many times that he wants to take the Third Prince to live in Zhuocheng Courtyard. Since the Prince values him so much, why is the Consort making excuses?"
Before she could finish speaking, Li's eyes reddened, and she slammed her teacup on the table. She glared at Ulanara and said fiercely, "What kind of place is that Zhuocheng Courtyard? Two grown princes have already been lost there, and you still want my Hongshi to live there too? I told the Prince long ago that the feng shui there is bad, and Hongshi will never live there! Humph, it should have been demolished long ago and a Buddhist hall should have been built instead!"
“It’s all about timing and fate, what does it have to do with the courtyard?” Ulanara’s face darkened when she heard Li mention the eldest prince. “Hongshi is all grown up now, how can he continue to be raised in the back courtyard?”
"I'm willing to raise him, and the Prince has agreed!" Madam Li snorted. "If the Princess Consort is dissatisfied, she can certainly make a scene with the Prince!"
"After all, I am Hongshi's legal mother..." Before Ulanara could finish speaking, a maid rushed out of the room excitedly shouting, "She's given birth! The princess has given birth! She's given birth to a little prince!"
Little prince!
Ulanara and Li both perked up, with Li laughing unabashedly, "Great! Great! Hongshi has been saying he wants a little brother to play with..."
"How is Geng Gege's health? Did it go smoothly?" Qian Shengyan asked quickly. "How come it took so long to give birth? Is Geng Gege still able to handle it?"
Upon hearing this, Ulanara's eyes flickered, and she followed up with, "Yes, how is Lady Geng?"
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