Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

"What happened?" The person who came was Yunxi. It turned out that Yunxi was helping the emperor to review memorials tonight. Because there were too many memorials, it took so long to review them. On the way back to the palace, she happened to meet Huier.

Hui'er felt like she had found a life-saving straw and told her the whole story. Her face changed, "This matter cannot be delayed, I will go with you to see it." The two hurried to Yafeng Pavilion, only to see that Lady Zhu was almost fainting from the pain. Yunxi immediately ordered Hui'er to prepare hot water and towels, while Yunxi held Lady Zhu's hand tightly to cheer her up.

"Madam Zhu, hold on, the imperial physician will be here soon." Yunxi's voice was soft but firm.

While waiting for the imperial physician, Yunxi stayed by Zhu's side, constantly comforting and encouraging her. "Push harder... push harder." Yunxi used the medical knowledge she learned in modern times to help Zhu.

However, Yunxi knew from experience that Concubine Zhu was rather slender, so giving birth was extremely difficult. Concubine Zhu was sweating profusely from the pain... She clenched her teeth and pushed hard... Finally, with a "wow", "the baby's head came out..." Yunxi said excitedly.

When the baby's entire body came out, Yunxi wrapped the child in cotton cloth and brought him to Concubine Zhu.

However, Lady Zhu was still crying out in pain, with beads of sweat rolling down her face. Yunxi couldn't help but feel strange, and she thought: "Could it be..." At this moment, the imperial doctors arrived in time, and Yunxi asked the imperial doctors to check Lady Zhu. After a careful examination by the imperial doctors, it turned out that Lady Zhu had a baby in her belly. This confirmed Yunxi's guess.

After Concubine Zhu's hard work again and the help of the imperial doctors, the other fetus was born safely.

The emperor and the empress also hurried over at this time, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, Concubine Zhu has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl!" At this moment, Yunxi's face had no expression. She came to the emperor and said slowly.

The emperor's face was filled with smiles. "Twins, boy and girl, very good, very good!"

The queen's face was slightly sad, but she soon regained her composure. She forced a smile, bowed slightly and said, "Congratulations to the emperor on the birth of his son."

"I have a favor to ask." Yunxi knelt down and kowtowed. "Concubine Zhu was able to give birth safely this time, all thanks to the superb medical skills of the imperial doctors. However, I found that there are few imperial doctors in the palace, and they are often too busy. In order to ensure the health of the concubines in the harem, I beg the emperor to add the position of female doctors, so that more women with medical skills can enter the palace to serve the concubines."

The emperor frowned slightly. "Adding female doctors? This is a fresh proposal. But the selection and management of female doctors must be strict, and there can be no sloppiness."

Yunxi nodded and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will discuss the specific matters with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and draw up a detailed plan for your review."

Seeing this, the Queen smiled and said, "This suggestion by Concubine Xi is very good. It can not only protect the health of women in the palace, but also provide opportunities for talented people. It is really killing two birds with one stone."

The emperor thought for a moment and finally agreed, "Then follow Concubine Xi's advice and prepare for this as soon as possible."

After Yunxi thanked him, she was delighted. She knew that this was an important step for her in the harem. And in the future, there were more challenges waiting for her...

Afterwards, Lady Zhu was very grateful to Yunxi. Yunxi's kindness and wit also won praise from everyone. Since then, Yunxi's prestige in the palace has greatly increased. She not only won the emperor's appreciation, but also gained the friendship of the concubines.

Concubine Zhu's status rose even higher because she gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. However, this aroused the jealousy of some people.

One day, Yunxi went to visit Concubine Zhu as usual. But on the way, she met the nanny beside the queen. The nanny stopped her with a fake smile and said in a sarcastic tone: "The imperial concubine is now deeply loved by the emperor. Even Concubine Zhu depends on you to give birth safely."

Yunxi knew that Nanny Su was originally the old nanny beside the Queen Mother, and was specially assigned to the Queen to serve in Penglai Palace. This was the Queen Mother's hint to her not to get carried away. She smiled slightly and responded in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "This is all the grace of the Emperor. I am just doing my duty."

Mammy snorted coldly and walked away. Yunxi looked at her back and thought to herself: It seems that the future will not be peaceful...

A few days later, many palace maids and eunuchs gathered at the entrance of Yafeng Pavilion. They looked serious, as if they had something important to announce. At this time, Eunuch Chen walked to the crowd with a steady pace, holding the imperial edict. He cleared his throat and read aloud: "In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees... The beautiful Zhu, who is beautiful and intelligent, has won my heart. Now that she has given birth to a son, I have specially conferred her the title of Consort Zhu and granted her the right to live in Changchun Palace... I decree this!"

As Eunuch Chen's voice sounded, everyone listened respectfully to the solemn decree. When they heard the emperor's canonization of Concubine Zhu, everyone couldn't help but show expressions of surprise and envy. Especially those who had despised Concubine Zhu, now they regretted it and secretly lamented their short-sightedness.

With the help of the palace maids, Concubine Zhu slowly knelt down to receive the imperial edict. Her hands were trembling slightly, and it was obvious that she was very excited. At this moment, her face was filled with an ecstatic smile, and tears were shining in her eyes. She knew that this honor was hard-won, and she also understood the responsibility and pressure contained in it.

"Congratulations, Concubine Zhu!" Eunuch Chen congratulated Concubine Zhu with a flattering look on his face. His tone was full of flattery, as if he hoped to get more benefits from this new noble.

Zhu Hongxia smiled and nodded, signaling Hui'er beside her to bring some broken gold. Hui'er understood and immediately took out some broken gold and handed it to Eunuch Chen.

Eunuch Chen pretended to refuse, but in the end he accepted the rewards without hesitation. He was secretly glad that this trip to announce the imperial decree was worthwhile.

After Concubine Zhu became Concubine Zhu, she moved out of the Yafeng Pavilion where she originally lived and moved into the Changchun Palace. On this day, Yunxi came to the Changchun Palace to visit her.

"It's such a cause for celebration that my sister has become a royal concubine now!" Yunxi said with a smile.

Concubine Zhu smiled slightly and said, "Sister, please take a seat. It's all because of the emperor's kindness."

The two started chatting and the topic gradually turned to the children.

"Sister, I hope our children can grow up safely and smoothly, and become happy people in the future." Concubine Zhu said gently.

Yunxi nodded: "Yes, as long as they are healthy and safe, we will be satisfied."

As the two were talking, a palace maid ran in with a panicked look on her face.

"Your Majesty, something's wrong!" the palace maid shouted breathlessly.

Concubine Zhu and Yunxi were both startled and asked in unison: "What's wrong? What happened?"