Following the midwife's instructions, Xu Yuehuai pushed her belly forcefully. After several hours of effort, the fetus finally began to slowly slide downwards.
"Push one more time!" the midwife shouted.
Xu Yuehuai used all her strength and finally heard the long-awaited sound—a loud cry.
"Congratulations, it's a boy!" the midwife said with a smile.
The crowd cheered excitedly, celebrating the arrival of the new life. Xu Yuehuai looked at her child, tired but content, her heart filled with love and gratitude.
She knew that this child was the fruit of her and Qi Guze's love, and also the result of everyone's care and concern.
"Congratulations, madam!" the midwife said joyfully. "You and your baby are both healthy and safe."
Xu Yuehuai smiled, tired but satisfied.
She looked at the tiny baby in her arms, her heart filled with love and gratitude.
In this ancient society, without advanced medical equipment and professional doctors, her successful delivery was largely due to the midwife's careful guidance and everyone's care.
Zhou Wan burst into tears, tightly holding Xu Yuehuai's hand: "Mother, you've worked so hard."
Xu Yuehuai smiled at her and said, "For the sake of the child, everything is worth it."
On this joyous day, the sun shone brightly over the entire imperial city, and laughter and blessings seemed to fill the air.
People stopped to watch along the streets, their faces beaming with joy as they celebrated the arrival of the new life.
"I heard that the princess's family has given birth to a big, healthy baby boy!" an old man exclaimed, his face beaming with joy.
“That’s right. My relative who works for them said they gave their child a good name, Ping An (Peace and Safety),” another middle-aged man replied.
"This is a good name; it implies the hope that the child will have a peaceful and smooth life," the old man nodded and smiled.
Inside that magnificent mansion, the atmosphere was even more lively.
Friends and family gathered together to offer their sincerest blessings for the arrival of the new life.
The maids and servants in the mansion moved among the crowd, serving tea and water to the guests and arranging the banquet.
At this moment, Xu Yuehuai, dressed in a gorgeous dress, stood in the center of the hall, warmly welcoming each guest.
Her face was beaming with a happy smile, and her eyes sparkled with joy.
"Princess, congratulations on the birth of your son!" A guest stepped forward to offer his congratulations.
Xu Yuehua smiled slightly and gave an elegant bow: "Thank you for your blessing. I hope the child can grow up safely and healthily."
At that moment, a commotion drew everyone's attention.
A group of people escorted a person carrying a small baby dressed in brocade robes as they entered.
This doll has a handsome face and an extraordinary temperament; it is the "Peace" that the time travelers are talking about.
"Oh my, is this the newborn little prince?" an old man exclaimed.
"With a full forehead and a square jaw, he is sure to have a bright future!" another middle-aged man chimed in.
"Thank you to all the elders and friends for coming and celebrating this joyous day with me. I will cherish this hard-won happiness and strive to raise my child to be a responsible person," Xu Yuehuai said to everyone.
Upon hearing this, everyone applauded and congratulated them, making the atmosphere at the banquet even more lively.
Maids and servants served a variety of delicious dishes, and the guests enjoyed the food while chatting about interesting stories from all over the world.
Xu Yuehuai held Ping An tightly, her eyes filled with tears of happiness.
On this joyous day, everyone is happy for the arrival of the new life and sends their sincerest blessings to this little one, hoping that he will grow up healthily and create a wonderful life of his own in the future.
Amidst the festivities, Xu Yuehuai thought of Qi Guze, who was far away in the Great Zhou Kingdom, wondering when he would be able to return.
In that warm spring season, Qi Guze received news from the capital that Xu Yuehuai had successfully given birth to a healthy boy.
A relieved smile appeared on his face, and he was overwhelmed with emotion.
He knew that this child was the fruit of their love and his hope for the future.
Qi Guze decided to put aside all his affairs and return to the capital immediately.
He rode a fast horse, traversing countless mountains and rivers, and finally arrived at the capital city a few days later.
The moment he stepped into the mansion, all his fatigue vanished instantly.
He rushed into the hall and saw the joyous atmosphere and Xu Yuehuai holding a child.
"Yuehuai, I'm back," Qi Guze said softly, his eyes glistening with tears of excitement.
Hearing the sound, Xu Yuehuai looked up and saw Qi Guze's figure. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes.
“You’re finally back,” she said gently, carrying the child as she walked toward him.
Qi Guze reached out his hands, gently took the child, and carefully examined this newborn life.
“Our child is safe and sound,” he whispered, his heart filled with gratitude and joy.
Xu Yuehuai leaned on Qi Guze's shoulder, smiling as she watched the heartwarming scene of the family of three reuniting.
In this happy moment, they smiled at each other, their hearts filled with beautiful hopes for the future.
Qi Guze's return filled the entire mansion with laughter and joy.
He listened to Xu Yuehuai recount Ping An's amusing stories, his eyes filled with doting affection.
He held the child in his arms, gently coaxing him, as if nothing in the world could make him happier.
Xu Yuehuai watched the father and son tenderly from the side, her heart filled with gratitude and contentment.
She knew that all of this was given to her by Qi Guze; he was the one who helped her rediscover happiness and hope.
On that warm night, Qi Guze held Xu Yuehuai tightly in his arms, his eyes firm yet tender.
"Yuehuai, I will use all my strength to protect you and our child, so that you can live a happy and joyful life forever," he said affectionately.
Xu Yuehuai leaned against Qi Guze's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, her heart filled with peace and happiness.
She knew that this man was her support and the love of her life.
They smiled at each other, their hearts filled with beautiful hopes for the future and endless gratitude.
They know that nothing in this world can stop them from pursuing happiness and a better life.
They will join hands and work together to create a wonderful life of their own.
Qi Guze woke up early the next day. Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, filling the room and making everything feel warm and cozy.
He tiptoed out of bed, went into the kitchen, and began preparing breakfast.
The kitchen was filled with the aroma of fried eggs. Qi Guze skillfully cracked the eggs, heated the pan, added oil, and fried the eggs, everything proceeding in an orderly manner.
Xu Yuehuai was still fast asleep. Qi Guze smiled gently, thinking that she would be very happy to see breakfast when she woke up.
Just then, he heard the child crying, so he quickly put down what he was doing and ran into the house.
Seeing the child's tiny face, Qi Guze's heart melted.
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