Chapter 316 I made some snacks specially for you!
The next day, Jin Weige brought the tonic soup as promised.
Zhang Chengyan already liked the taste of this soup. Just as he was about to raise his bowl to taste it, Wang Decai hurried in to report, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao has arrived."
"Well, let her in."
"Your Majesty, I hope I did not disturb you." Bai Wutong held her bulging belly with both hands and walked slowly into the Palace of Tranquil Longevity with small steps.
"I'm not disturbing you. I'm not very busy now. Why are you here again? Shouldn't you be resting in bed?" When Zhang Chengyan saw her come in, he was afraid that something might happen, so he stood up and went forward to support her personally.
In this harem, if one wants to enjoy privileges in front of the emperor, the baby in the womb is the greatest reliance.
As for the so-called grace and love, they are all illusions.
Only this unborn flesh and blood can truly give me confidence.
"I have been lying in bed for quite a while, and I am really feeling suffocated. Besides, Doctor Ji also said that the closer you are to giving birth, the more you should move around, so that the delivery will be smoother. I dare not go far, so I can only come to see Your Majesty."
As Bai Wutong explained, he set his eyes on the bowl of nourishing soup.
In fact, there was one more medicinal ingredient in the tonic soup recipe that Jin Weige got.
This medicinal ingredient also has a nourishing effect, but compared to the tonic soup that Bai Wutong had made before, its medicinal properties are stronger and it can easily make people angry. In this case, Zhang Chengyan naturally needs to find a channel to vent.
Coupled with the pastries that he brought with him...within a month, the Emperor's health will definitely be in trouble.
By then, no matter how thoroughly the emperor investigates, he will think that it is due to excessive nourishment that has caused the body to be strong on the outside but weak on the inside, resulting in the appearance of loss of vigor.
But his pastries were flawless.
What she put in the pastries were rare medicinal herbs that she had collected in the deep mountains and forests when she followed her father in her early years. These herbs were extremely rare and outsiders had no way of knowing about them.
Bai Wutong opened the food box and smiled, "Your Majesty, I made some snacks especially for you, please try them."
The food box contained snacks made from seasonal fruits with ice cubes underneath, which looked refreshing and delicious.
Zhang Chengyan was immediately interested when he saw it. "It's hot now, it's just right for eating such refreshing snacks."
After saying that, he picked up a piece and put it in his mouth. It tasted sour and sweet and was very delicious.
Bai Wutong smiled, "Since Your Majesty likes it, please eat more. After this season, even if I want to cook, I won't have the ingredients."
With just a few words, Zhang Chengyan was coaxed into eating a few more pieces.
Bai Wutong picked up the last piece of dessert and said coquettishly, "It seems that the emperor still loves me and specially left a piece for me."
After saying that, he put the snack into his mouth.
But at this moment, her body suddenly swayed, and when she reached out to support the table, some fruit sauce on her fingers accidentally rubbed onto Zhang Chengyan.
"Oh, Your Majesty, I didn't mean it." Bai Wutong pretended to be panicked, but in fact she did all this on purpose.
Her purpose was to make Zhang Chengyan remember this day clearly and remember that he also ate a piece of cake.
In this case, if there was really something wrong with the pastry, why would she, a pregnant woman who was about to give birth, eat it?
What's more, it was Zhang Chengyan who picked the snacks first, and no one could predict which piece he would leave.
Zhang Chengyan did not blame him, and remained friendly, "It's okay, I'll just change my clothes. But you scared me, go back and rest."
"Yes, then I'll take my leave first." Bai Wutong bowed and left slowly.
In the following days, Jin Weige continued to deliver nourishing soup every day. Zhang Chengyan went to Yaoguang Palace again because of excessive internal heat.
Bai Wutong asked Chan'er to deliver cakes to the emperor every day.
In this way, half a month passed.
Bai Wutong finally felt a dull pain in his abdomen.
She grabbed Chan'er's hand and said hurriedly, "Quick, go call the imperial physician and the female doctor, I'm about to give birth!"
"Yes!" Chan'er didn't dare to delay and ran away quickly.
About an incense stick of time later, the imperial physician and the female physician hurried over, and Zhang Chengyan followed closely behind.
His face was full of anxiety and he asked with concern, "Wutong, how do you feel now?"
Bai Wutong was lying on the bed, her face as pale as paper, beads of sweat rolling down her forehead, "Your Majesty, my stomach hurts so much!"
As she spoke, she bit her lip.
The female doctor at the side quickly handed over a handkerchief and said, "Madam, bite this to avoid hurting your lips and tongue."
Zhang Chengyan saw that she was in so much pain that his heart was in his throat, fearing that something might happen to her and the child. "When will Wutong give birth?"
"Your Majesty, the queen's water has just broken, but she is not yet due for delivery. It is estimated that she will have to wait for about an hour."
"Do we have to wait that long?" Zhang Chengyan frowned, anxious, "Why don't you hurry up and serve us attentively!"
Chan'er and others hurried forward.
Yingchun held a bowl of ginseng chicken soup and knelt beside the bed, "My queen, please eat something, or you won't have the strength to give birth later."
Bai Wutong didn’t actually feel much pain, but he had to act well.
She pretended to be weak, looking at the veil above her head, like a delicate flower about to wither.
"No, I can't eat."
Zhang Chengyan paced back and forth in the room anxiously.
Yingchun continued to persuade her, "My queen, you must eat, otherwise you will not have the strength to give birth soon."
"Here, give it to me!" Zhang Chengyan took the bowl himself and fed it to Bai Wutong gently, "Eat quickly to replenish your energy."
Bai Wutong then reluctantly took a few bites.
The female doctor lifted the quilt and checked the situation. "Your Majesty, please step aside for the time being. Concubine Zhao is about to give birth. Please don't let the bloody smell disturb you."
"Your Majesty..." Bai Wutong looked at Zhang Chengyan weakly, her eyes full of determination, "Even if it costs my life, I will definitely give birth to the child."
Zhang Chengyan shook her hand firmly, then quickly walked out of the room.
Outside the palace, the concubines heard the news and rushed over.
Bai Wutong's screams of pain continued to come from the house.
Duan Chunrou listened with a worried look on her face. "They say that giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell. When I heard your screams today, I felt it for real. It's really scary."
De Fei patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, Zhao Fei is blessed with great fortune, and nothing will happen to her."
The screams lasted for about an incense stick of time.
Suddenly, a loud baby cry broke through the sky.
“Wow wow wow—”
Born!
Zhang Chengyan was so delighted that he almost rushed into the house excitedly.
Fortunately, the midwife acted quickly and opened the door in time, leaving a gap.
She was beaming with joy as she reported loudly, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao is so amazing. She gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl! Both babies are chubby. If it were someone else, they would probably have a difficult birth!"
Zhang Chengyan was overjoyed, "Twins? Is there really a princess?"
"Yes! Your Majesty, don't worry, you will see him in a moment!"
After the midwife finished speaking, she quickly closed the door to prevent wind from blowing in and to prevent the smell of blood from leaking out.
After a full hour, everything in the house was finally settled.
Zhang Chengyan strode into the room and saw two midwives, each holding a delicate and beautiful baby.
Although these two children were just born, they are different from ordinary babies. Their skin is not red but white, tender and smooth. At this moment, they are closing their eyes and sleeping peacefully.
"Okay, okay!" Zhang Chengyan became more and more pleased as he looked at her. "Which one is my princess?"
"Your Majesty, this is the little princess." The midwife stepped forward and carefully handed the swaddling clothes to Zhang Chengyan.
He took it gently, his face full of kindness, and his eyes seemed to be looking at the most precious treasure in the world.
With both a son and a daughter, his long-cherished wish has finally come true!
From now on, no one will dare to criticize him for not having many offspring!
Bai Wutong, who was lying on the bed, watched this scene coldly.
As soon as Zhang Chengyan entered the door, he walked straight towards the child, as if he had forgotten about her.
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