When Xia Ju arrived at Feng Qingyue Ming, the gatekeeper saw her and said that Consort Shu had made a move. He didn't dare to delay at all and immediately let Xia Ju in, then went to relay the message.
Granny Chun had already given instructions that the palace maids and eunuchs from Chunfeng Qiuyu Pavilion should be allowed to pass immediately upon arrival, and no one should be obstructed.
Although Ituma Shushu's Spring Breeze and Autumn Rain Pavilion remained calm, the entire harem was actually rife with undercurrents.
Especially during the month when Ituma Shushu was about to give birth.
Although there weren't many concubines in the harem, let's not forget that besides Consort An, the Fourth Prince Hongjun died young.
Consort An also passed away two months ago.
There were also three imperial concubines and their three married princes.
The Third Prince Hongshi, the Fifth Prince Hongli, and the Sixth Prince Hongzhou.
These three princes have all married their primary wives and secondary wives, and each has several grandsons.
The difference between a grandson of the emperor and a youngest son of the emperor is not small at all; in any case, the relationship between the imperial court and the harem is very complicated!
"Your Majesty, my lady has just entered the delivery room," Xia Ju hurriedly reported.
After hearing Xia Ju's reply, the Empress tidied herself up and quickly set off from Feng Qingmingyue.
When the Empress arrived, Ituma Shushu had just taken an epidural.
The Empress asked Chunhua, who was guarding outside the delivery room, "When did your mistress go into labor? How is she inside now?"
Chunhua quickly curtsied and replied, "Your Majesty, my mistress went into labor at Shenshi (3-5 PM), but her condition is alright."
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Empress." Just then, Rong Momo came in carrying some food.
"No need for formalities." The Empress knew that this Rong Momo was specially sent by the Emperor to serve Consort Shu, so she gestured for her not to be so polite and to continue with her work.
After Rong Momo entered the delivery room, she said to Ituma Shushu, "Shu Chang, please have something to eat first."
Ituma Shushu responded, "The midwife just said it's probably still early, and that I should prepare myself and eat something first."
At this moment, Granny Gu also said, "Although Consort Shu's contractions have started, it's still a long way from delivery. It's normal to be in pain now; the most important thing is to get enough rest."
Ituma Shushu nodded.
After she finished eating, she asked softly, "Granny Rong, what's going on outside?"
"Reporting to Consort Shu, Her Majesty the Empress is already outside," Rong Momo replied with a bow.
Ituma Shushu nodded.
Not long after the Empress arrived, Consort Qi, Consort Xi, Consort Yu, Consort Ning, Consort Yu, Consort Yun, Consort Jing, and Consort Qi also arrived.
Finally, there were some important people: Changzai, Yingye, and Gege.
After exchanging greetings, they all stood properly.
Summer chrysanthemums and spring flowers waited carefully by her side.
Consort Qi asked softly, "Your Majesty, how is Consort Shu?"
The Empress said calmly, "It was launched at Shenshi (3-5 PM)."
"That's still a long way off. It's her first pregnancy, so it will probably be difficult," Consort Xi said with a worried expression.
"That's right. When I gave birth to the Sixth Prince, it took me more than a day. First births are never easy," Consort Yu said with a lingering fear.
Consort Ning, Consort Yu, Consort Yun, Consort Jing, Consort Qi, and all the other noble ladies, ladies-in-waiting, ladies-in-waiting, and princesses remained quiet and did not utter a sound.
There's nothing we can do; none of them have ever given birth, so we can't really talk about this topic!
However, they all wore worried expressions.
"Alright, let's sit and wait," the Empress said impatiently.
After the Empress took her seat, the others followed suit.
The whole afternoon went by in a flurry of activity, and as time ticked by, Ituma Shushu's intermittent shouts began to ring out.
Ituma Shushu's screams weren't terrifying, they just sounded painful.
In reality, she wasn't in as much pain as she sounded; don't forget she took "painless childbirth fluid."
Ituma Shushu is giving birth for the first time in both her past and present lives, so she was very nervous. Basically, when the nannies told her to take a deep breath, she would take a deep breath; when they told her to push, she would push.
Fortunately, the "painless childbirth solution" only eliminates 95% of the pain; otherwise, Shushu wouldn't know when to show signs of pain and shout louder, or when to shout softer when the pain subsides.
Ituma Shushu was gathering her strength when she felt a pain in her abdomen more intense than ever before, accompanied by contractions. She had a feeling that her baby was about to be born.
Thinking about the imminent arrival of this little life, she was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Ituma Shushu gripped the sheets tightly, and a powerful force suddenly erupted from a corner of her body. A baby's cry pierced the air—her baby was born!
The baby's cry, like heavenly music, broke the silence of the night sky and announced the birth of a new life to the world.
Outside the delivery room, the Empress suddenly stood up and asked loudly, "How is it?"
Just then, Emperor Yongzheng strode in, and the Empress and the concubines hurriedly paid their respects.
Yongzheng quickly waved his hand, signaling everyone to stand up.
Emperor Yongzheng said to the Empress, "Empress, I heard a baby crying. Is it a prince or a princess?"
The Empress replied softly, "Your Majesty, Consort Shu has just given birth and is waiting for the nanny to come out and offer her congratulations!"
Before long, Granny Gu brought out the wrapped baby: "This servant congratulates Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress! It's a prince! He weighs six pounds and eight ounces."
The Empress asked softly, "How is Consort Shu?"
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