The imperial physician and the midwife in charge of the delivery arrived soon.

Everyone knew that the king was particularly hurt by Zhiyan's pregnancy, and no one dared to neglect it easily.

Shi Li did not hide the truth at this time and directly said that Zhiyan had been given drugs to induce labor and the situation was now very urgent.

This frightened the imperial physician and the midwife, and they hurried in.

Shi Li did not go in and cause trouble, but stood outside the door.

After a while, the king also came over after hearing the news. With him came Madam Yu, who looked worried.

"She was fine just now, how come she is going to give birth all of a sudden?" Madam Yu looked anxious and unaware of the truth, but she did not notice Shi Li in the corner.

The king also frowned and glanced at the people around him, feeling very oppressive.

"Tell me how you took care of this beautiful lady."

No one in the palace dared to stand up and answer.

Shi Li clenched her palms and did not step out at this time. After all, Madam Yu was there, and she did not want to expose herself even if she could.

Fortunately, the chaotic noise in the palace immediately attracted the king's attention, making him temporarily forget to ask what had happened. He just stared at the palace worriedly.

Madam Yu stood nearby, her expression showing worry and happiness. She really wanted to remind the king that the Crown Princess had just come to see Zhiyan, but she was afraid that if she said it too obviously she would expose herself, so she kept twisting her handkerchief beside him.

This was also the first time a woman in the harem gave birth, and the king stayed with her for such a long time.

Zhiyan's delivery was extremely difficult. After all, it was not a natural birth but a forced one. Even through the wall and door, her painful sounds could be vaguely heard from outside.

The palace servants brought a chair to the king, and the king sat down, but he still felt uneasy after hearing the noises in the palace.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Lady Zi will be fine." Madam Yu brought a cup of tea, still playing the role of the sweet talker that she was best at.

But the king was in a different mood now. He frowned and waved his hands, unable to drink the tea at all. Madam Yu met his cold face and put the tea aside in embarrassment.

The production of Zhiyan concerned many people inside and outside the palace.

The Crown Princess, who had just returned to the East Palace, also learned about Zhiyan's sudden birth and immediately had a bad feeling. Even though she didn't know what happened specifically, the timing made her feel bad.

But she was only the Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace. Zhiyan was her elder and had just walked out of the palace. Now she had no legitimate reason and no way to enter the palace to inquire about the news. She could only run around in the Eastern Palace anxiously.

Zhiyan gave birth for a very long time. Basins of hot water were brought in, and then basins of blood-stained water were brought out, which made people who watched feel horrified.

It was getting dark outside.

"Your Majesty, please go and have a rest first. I will watch over you here." Madam Yu's legs were sore from standing beside him, and she could no longer maintain the gentle look on her face, but she still tried to comfort him gently.

The king finally glanced at her and said calmly, "It's okay. I'll wait here."

Madam Yu was frightened by this look.

She saw resentment and suspicion in the king's eyes.

This was the first time in all these years that the monarch showed his emotions.

Madam Yu suddenly realized that she had miscalculated.

She thought the king didn't have much feelings for Zhiyan, but she didn't expect that while she was trying to fight for power between herself and Gongzi Fei, Zhiyan had already entered the king's heart.

The fingers hidden in the wide sleeves were clenched into a circle, and the beautiful nails that had been grown for a long time were almost broken.

The surroundings gradually became quiet. Except for the occasional noise coming from the palace, it was extremely quiet outside. No one spoke, and everyone was anxiously waiting for the result in silence.

At this moment, the footsteps of the little princess broke everything.

This was the first time she came to Zhiyan Palace since Zhiyan fell into the water last time.

Madam Yu looked at her in surprise, "Why are you here?"

The little princess raised her face innocently and smiled at Madam Yu. Then she took a covered bowl from the palace servant and personally presented it to the king.

"Father, this is the sweet candy that I specially asked someone to make. Would you like to have a sip?"

The king was originally upset, but when he saw it was his little daughter, his brows finally relaxed a little. He took the bowl and drank two sips reluctantly.

"Then I won't bother my father anymore." The little princess did not insist. She looked at the king with a sweet smile and was about to leave.

As a young princess, she didn't dare to participate in the birth of a concubine in the harem. Now that she had made her presence felt, no matter what she did, it would be beneath her status.

But before leaving, the little princess suddenly seemed to see Shi Li and stopped, "Shi Li, it's time to go back."

She suddenly called out Shi Li.

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