Chapter 571 Phoenix Descends from the Sky
Nanny Su excitedly held Concubine Rong's hand.
"My lady, did you hear that? The fetus is in a normal position!"
At this time, Concubine Rong was too weak to speak.
Seeing this, Song Yuntang hurriedly ordered the palace maid to prepare some easily digestible food.
Concubine Rong ate half a bowl of noodles and took a short rest before she finally regained some strength. At this time, the fetus' head had already entered the pelvis.
Under Song Yuntang's guidance, Concubine Rong entered the labor process again.
In less than a quarter of an hour, with the cry of a baby, Concubine Rong's little princess was born.
After all, he was a premature baby. He didn't look as strong as a normal full-term baby. He was thin and small, and looked like a little frog when held in the hands.
Because of being held in the stomach for too long, the skin was still bluish.
Looking at the child who did not look good and even a little ugly, Concubine Rong did not despise him.
After all, I gave birth to him at the risk of my life.
Appearance is not important, I just hope she can grow up safely.
Song Yuntang leaned on Xia Ning as if he had lost all his strength.
"It's like this when they're just born. The baby's facial features aren't bad, and he'll be pretty when he grows up."
Concubine Rong shook her head.
"It doesn't matter if she's not pretty, she's still my child."
Seeing that Song Yuntang didn't look very good.
"It's inconvenient to be pregnant, so you won't ask the midwife to do it?"
Song Yuntang did not feel complacent about saving the lives of Concubine Rong and her daughter. She looked calm.
"In addition to strength and technique, the midwife must also take the time to understand what I mean. Human life is at stake. I can't afford to gamble, and neither can the queen and the little princess."
A smile appeared on Concubine Rong's weak face.
"I have never liked to owe favors to others, but I will remember the kindness of Princess Le'an. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay her."
Song Yuntang smiled nonchalantly.
"It's not necessary to be so troublesome. It's not easy for me to see patients while I'm pregnant. Your Majesty, just give me more consultation fees."
It is a doctor's duty to collect money and treat illnesses.
It is up to the patients to remember this kindness.
It would be narrow-minded to repay a favor by taking advantage of it.
Concubine Rong smiled.
"Of course you are indispensable."
She knew that with Song Yuntang's current status and wealth, he would definitely not be short of the medical fees, but her attitude of not mentioning favors and doing things impartially made her feel quite favorable towards him.
"Madam Su, have someone clean up the side hall. The palace has been locked. Let Princess Le'an rest in Yihua Palace for a night before leaving."
Madam Su is blessed.
"yes."
Song Yuntang looked at Concubine Rong.
"Your Highness, you have just given birth. It is better for you to rest first and not work too hard. I have some personal matters to deal with, so I will take my leave now."
Concubine Rong nodded, watched her leave, and then looked at the palace maid in the bedroom.
"While I was unconscious, what happened outside?"
The palace maid simply explained the situation.
There was a flash of displeasure in Concubine Rong's eyes.
"I knew she was not a decent person, but I didn't expect her to be so vicious. From today onwards, don't let her enter my Yihua Palace again. By the way, find an opportunity to send a message out of the palace, asking my father to stay away from the Prime Minister's Mansion and not to be affected by their bad luck."
The Prime Minister's Mansion and Prince Heng have always been close, and she has heard about this.
At this time, she couldn't help but be thankful that her father was incorruptible and old-fashioned, and although he couldn't get promoted to an official position, he was able to avoid being courted by the prime minister's mansion.
However, although my father's official position was not high, he was respected by people in Beijing because of his literary demeanor.
The palace maid is blessed.
"yes."
When Song Yuntang came out of the delivery room, the emperor was also sitting in the room.
There haven't been many children added to the palace in the past two years, and even fewer princesses.
Today a phoenix was born from heaven, bringing joy to the family.
The emperor held the newborn princess in his arms, smiling happily.
Song Yuntang saluted to the emperor.
"Le An greets His Majesty, and His Majesty the Queen. Congratulations to His Majesty on the birth of the princess."
The emperor looked at her and smiled.
"Today, Princess Le'an has performed a great deed. I will definitely reward you handsomely when you return!"
Song Yuntang looked at him.
"There is one more matter at the moment, and I would like to ask Your Majesty to do justice for me."
"What's the matter?" the emperor asked as he handed the little princess to the queen.
Song Yuntang bowed.
"Just now when I entered the delivery room to help the Imperial Concubine correct her fetus' position, Concubine Zhuang tripped me as I passed by her. If it weren't for my maid who knew some tricks and reacted quickly, I would have been in danger by now, and I wouldn't have been able to successfully deliver the Imperial Concubine's baby."
"All the ladies in this room witnessed this incident with their own eyes. I ask your majesty to make the decision and seek justice for this humble lady."
I didn't care about it just now because the matter was urgent.
Now that Concubine Rong has given birth successfully, it is time to settle the score.
The emperor frowned and looked in the direction of the queen.
Seeing her nod, he spoke.
"Where is Lady Zhuang now?"
A concubine bowed, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhuang is in the side hall. The imperial physician said that Concubine Zhuang's foot fracture is serious and it may be difficult to heal."
The emperor was a little surprised.
"Who hurt her?"
The queen looked at the child in her arms with a gentle expression.
"Your Majesty, it was Miss Xia Ning who was standing beside Princess Le'an. At that time, Lady Zhuang tripped the Princess and she hadn't had time to retract her foot. The situation was urgent, and when Miss Xia Ning stepped forward to save the Princess, she accidentally stepped on her. This is understandable."
The emperor nodded and looked at Fan Chihai.
"Go and bring Lady Zhuang here."
"yes."
Fan Chihai bowed and walked out. After a while, he asked the eunuch to bring in Zhuang Zihan, whose foot had just been bandaged, on a sedan chair.
Zhuang Zihan felt sad, aggrieved and angry when she thought that her foot would still have sequelae even after recovery.
As soon as the sedan chair was put on the ground, she hugged the emperor's robe and cried bitterly.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician said that even if my foot injury is cured, it will leave sequelae. I hope Your Majesty can help me."
The emperor, who had already learned the truth from his concubines, glanced at her indifferently.
"My dear, why don't you tell me how you injured your foot?"
Zhuang Zihan pointed at Song Yuntang.
"It was the maidservant of Princess Le'an who stepped on her."
The emperor nodded, "You are my beloved concubine, why would the maid of Princess Le'an step on you?"
Zhuang Zihan's face was full of grievance.
"She slandered me for tripping the Princess of Le'an County, and that's why she stepped on my instep? Your Majesty, you must help me."
The emperor raised his eyebrows.
"Oh? There are so many people present today, why did the maid of Le'an County Master only step on the instep of my beloved concubine?"
Zhuang Zihan looked up at her, eyes full of confusion.
After all, although the emperor had never favored her, he treated her pretty well on weekdays.
"Your Majesty, do you not trust me?"
"How could that be?" The emperor looked at her, his face showing no emotion. "I just want to know the whole story. Since my beloved concubine said that the maid of Princess Le'an was slandering you, why don't you tell me what her motive was for slandering you? Why was your foot the only one that stuck out when Princess Le'an fell?"
Zhuang Zihan felt panicked.
“Your concubine…your concubine…”
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