The restlessness of the past few days has finally subsided, and Xiao Yan is now full of energy and fighting spirit.
Thinking of something, he suddenly asked, "But Hengzhi, is Nongnong about to give birth?"
"Hmm." Gu Linchao nodded, lifted the curtain, and went out.
He looked toward Xiangzhou, calculating how many more days it would take to calm things down.
Nong Nong is about to give birth, and he promised her he would be there for her.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
Midnight was fast approaching.
As the weather grew colder, the soldiers on the city walls were replaced time and again.
They thought things would be calm and peaceful like the previous days, but suddenly a great fire broke out under the city gate.
After a few days of silence, the enemy suddenly decided to attack the city.
"The enemy has attacked the city!"
Suddenly, someone shouted, and the once quiet city of Tunzhou was thrown into chaos.
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Xiangzhou.
In February, when the air was still chilly, the ice and snow had melted and the weather was gradually warming up.
On this bright and sunny spring day, Wen Nongnong, accompanied by Atuo Jianghua, went to admire the flowers in the garden with the Empress Dowager. When they reached a peach tree with sprouting green buds, she suddenly felt a pain in her stomach.
At first, she didn't pay attention, but as the pain in her stomach intensified, she realized that she was probably about to give birth.
Holding onto Granny Ding's hand, she calmly said, "I think I'm about to give birth."
Her calm and composed demeanor stunned everyone, and it took them a while to react. They were both surprised and delighted, unsure of what to do.
A-Tuo Jiang Hua, who had been holding Wen Nong Nong's arm, now wrapped her arms around her shoulders, looking extremely nervous.
Fortunately, the Empress Dowager was used to seeing storms and remained calm. She gave instructions in an orderly manner: "Quickly help the Princess into the house. Also, go and invite the midwife."
Fortunately, everything had been prepared in advance, so as soon as Wen Nongnong was helped into the house, the midwife arrived, and Physician Lin was waiting outside, ready to serve at any time.
However, despite Wen Nong Nong's calm demeanor, she was actually in a state of panic inside.
At this moment, she missed Gu Linchao terribly and wished he could be with her.
She had a different idea from Lu Yingying and Madam Xu. At this crucial moment, she didn't care about her appearance. She just wanted Gu Linchao to be with her and draw strength from him.
Thinking back to last year before he led his troops to the capital, he said he would rush back to be with her on the day she gave birth, but now there is no news or trace of him, and she can't help but feel a little sad.
No matter how panicked you are, you have to calm down at this time.
She took a deep breath, forcing herself not to think too much, and then, guided by the two midwives, slowly lay down on the bed.
The Empress Dowager was old and in poor health, so she did not come in herself, but instead sent Granny Zeng and Granny Ding in.
Not long after, the Wen family members received the news and rushed over.
Madam Xu entered the room, stayed by Wen Nongnong's side, held her hand, and encouraged her.
"Don't worry, it's okay. Just gather your strength, and the baby will be out in a bit."
However, the child was very naughty, and Wen Nongnong was in pain for a whole day and night before she began to exert her strength.
The people waiting outside the door were very anxious and uneasy.
The Empress Dowager, accompanied by Atuo Jianghua, waited outside the whole time.
Physician Lin tried to persuade him several times, but to no avail.
She would only go inside to rest for a while when she could no longer hold on.
"Nongnong, push harder, push a little harder, the baby will be out soon..."
Inside the room, Madam Xu held Wen Nong Nong's hand, wiping her sweat and encouraging her.
At this moment, Wen Nongnong was soaked in sweat, her hair stuck to the sides of her face, looking extremely disheveled.
She wanted to try, but she was already exhausted and had no strength left.
Because she was afraid she didn't have enough strength, she didn't dare to make a sound.
She endured the pain of childbirth while silently pushing herself.
"Your Highness, we can already see the end. Please push a little harder," said Granny Zeng, supporting her legs.
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong bit her lip and exerted all her strength.
"They're out, they're out..."
At this moment, the midwife exclaimed in surprise.
As the baby cried out, everyone rejoiced, but then, Granny Zeng's expression suddenly changed, "There's another one..."
Exhausted, Wen Nongnong collapsed to the ground, powerless.
Madam Xu held her, feeling both heartache and anxiety. "Nongnong, hurry, there's still one more child. Let's give birth to him first before we sleep..."
Wen Nong Nong heard her voice, but she was too tired and sleepy, and she really wanted to rest.
Granny Zeng found some ginseng slices, put them in her mouth, and let her hold them in her mouth.
After waiting a while, seeing that she still hadn't opened her eyes, Madam Xu panicked. She reached out and patted her face anxiously, "Nong Nong, wake up! You have a child in your belly, you have to give birth to him..."
Wen Nongnong wanted to open her eyes, but her eyelids were too heavy and she just couldn't.
Outside, the Empress Dowager held the baby brought out by the midwife in her arms. Her initial joy turned into worry when she learned that Wen Nongnong was pregnant with another child but no longer had the strength to give birth.
She didn't even have time to examine the child in her arms, and immediately said to Physician Lin, "Physician Lin, please go in and examine Nong Nong."
"Yes." Physician Lin was about to go in after preparing acupuncture when a servant suddenly shouted, "His Highness is back."
Everyone turned to look and saw Gu Linchao striding in from outside, looking travel-worn.
The Empress Dowager's face lit up with joy; she suddenly felt she had found a pillar of support.
She went to meet them, holding the baby in her arms. "Hengzhi, Nongnong has already given birth to one, but she still has another one in her belly. She's too weak to go in and check on her."
Upon hearing this, Gu Linchao's heart tightened. He didn't even have time to look at the child in her arms before quickly entering the house.
Wen Nongnong's mind was a complete blank. She kept hearing people telling her that she was pregnant with another baby and that she should wake up soon.
She wanted to open her eyes and give birth, but the loss of strength prevented her from concentrating her energy.
Then a cool kiss landed on her forehead, and a man's low voice whispered in her ear, "Nongnong, I'm back."
Immediately afterwards, it seemed as if a stream of true energy was continuously flowing into her body.
The man's cool lips brushed against her earlobe as he spoke softly, "You said we would be together forever, but what's the point of everything I've done if you're not here?"
But wherever you go, I will be with you.
"Nongnong, don't be afraid..."
As her scattered consciousness returned, Wen Nongnong suddenly grasped his hand with all her might.
As the baby girl cried, everyone in the room finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Wen Nong Nong softly fell into Gu Lin Chao's arms.
Gu Linchao's heart trembled as he touched her pulse.
Seeing that her pulse was weak but still beating, my tense heartstrings finally relaxed.
Wen Nongnong had exhausted all her strength and fainted.
He lowered his head and gently kissed her pale, bloodless lips, then raised his hand to brush away the strands of hair that were stuck to her face, murmuring, "Nongnong, you've worked hard."
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