The Concubine's Daughter Travels Through Time and Space and Takes the Road of Confrontation

Cai He returned with an indescribable awkward expression, "Master, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is back."

Lu Yun glanced out the window with a puzzled look on her face. "Is he handling official business at Muyang Residence now?"

Cai He nodded hesitantly, her mind full of thoughts. "That's what Liu Zi said. Master, should we send someone to the front to ask and bring some soup?"

Lu Yun laughed. "It seems to make sense that he stayed outside because he was drunk. But let's not get involved. Muyangju will tell you what they want you to know. On the other hand, if they don't want us to know, it's useless for us to ask."

Cai He gently advised, "Master, there are some things in life that cannot be swallowed whole."

Lu Yun endured it again and again. "Then I'll go ask him face to face, why didn't you come back to my room last night? If you were really drunk and unconscious, with so many followers around you, how could you not come back? Even if there was something that prevented you from coming back, why didn't you send someone back to tell me? How come I didn't see him until the sun started to set?"

After speaking rapidly, Lu Yun laughed at herself and said, "Caihe, do I look like a nagging wife now? I'm sitting in the yard with a big belly, worrying about a man all day long."

Cai He shook her head again and again, trying to suppress her sadness, "Master, I won't ask anymore."

Lu Yun's mood gradually calmed down. She stood up with difficulty and smiled easily. "Sister Caihe, I'm sorry. It's probably because of this piece of flesh in my belly. I always tend to have wild thoughts and lose my temper easily."

Cai He's eyes were red as she tried to force a smile. "Master, I'm fine. Are you hungry? I'll make you some bird's nest."

At half past the hour of Xu, the Anlan Courtyard was locked. At the hour of Hai, the lights in the courtyard were extinguished.

The surroundings were silent. The man stood there for a moment, then turned and left. The news of the quarrel between the Crown Prince and the Princess spread like wildfire among the servants in the palace.

"Did you hear this news?" Lu Yun was very dissatisfied. "What's going on? When did the palace become so leaky?"

Dashou hesitated for a moment and told the truth, "Zhou Zhongyi told me."

Lu Yun was surprised. "Tell me in detail, what has he been doing during this time when he was away from the palace instead of being the second young master of the palace?"

Dashou recalled the scene when he saw him, and was not sure, "It seemed like he had gone to the military camp, and he was much darker than before."

"Military camp?" Lu Yun chewed over these two words and fell into deep thought.

Dashou first looked at his sister's belly curiously, and then said, "Sister, I heard that giving birth is very painful, don't be afraid."

Lu Yun laughed and patted her round belly in a nonchalant manner. "Now I just hope to give birth to the baby soon and be free soon. Ever since I became pregnant, I can't even see a pair of scissors, let alone a sword."

Dashouqian stood up and looked out. "Sister, I have something to tell you."

Caihe took her people away and closed the door, while Baoqin and Guanhe stood not far away.

The room was quiet. The closed door opened from the inside and the princess's voice came out, "Caihe."

Baoqin Guanhe looked at each other secretly, and stood at the door at the same time.

Lu Yun's expression was the same as usual. "Dashou will have dinner with me today. Go to Qiufeng Courtyard and invite Miss Qiman to accompany the guest."

During her pregnancy, Lu Yun preferred a stronger palate. She introduced Dashou and Qiman to each other before guiding them to sit at the table. The broth in the copper pot was already boiling, emitting a rich, fragrant, and spicy aroma.

Qiman looked at the dishes on the table with a reserved and curious look. Seeing this, Dashou introduced a few words to her. Qiman was flattered and nodded repeatedly.

Lu Yun's eyes swept across the milky white bottom of the pot and finally fell on Yin Biluo in front of her.

Baoqin saw the princess pick up the chopsticks, pick up a piece of Yinbilo, and then put it into Aunt Qiman's bowl.

"Try it, do you like it?"

Although the voice was normal, Baoqin lowered her head and dared not look again.

Qiman took just one bite and her eyes lit up. "My Lady Princess, this is delicious. It's as sweet as the grapes from my hometown."

Lu Yun's mouth curled up. "I liked it before, but now that I'm pregnant, my taste has changed." She asked Caihe to move the Yin Biluo in front of Qiman, and Lu Yun started to eat the mutton that Caihe put in the bowl.

Mutton is hot, and with Mother Chen watching, Lu Yun only ate three pieces.

After dinner, they said goodbye to Dashou and Qiman. Lu Yun, who was nine months pregnant, held Caihe's hand and walked slowly in the yard. The little one had been very noisy at night these past few days. Mother Chen said this was a sign that the little one wanted to come out.

Four wet nurses and two midwives moved into the mansion half a month ago, and the delivery room has been set up, just waiting for the baby to be born.

One night, Lu Yun was lying on the bed with her eyes closed when she suddenly felt a warm touch under her body. She reached out and touched it in a daze. Her fingertips were wet and a faint pain came from her abdomen.

Lu Yun opened her eyes, she seemed to be giving birth. Pain came in waves, Lu Yun struggled to get up "Cai He, Cai He——"

Cai He put on her clothes and stood up, "Master!"

"My stomach hurts." Lu Yun grabbed her hand, sweat already soaking her forehead. "Hurry up, I might be giving birth."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty," Yaochun called softly, "There's a commotion in Anlan Courtyard."

Princess Gao was shocked. "There's a commotion going on. It's——"

Seeing this, Yaochun quickly explained, "The princess is about to give birth."

Princess Gao's heart was in a knot. "Help me up! Amitabha, may the Three Pure Ones bless me." By the time she and her men arrived, Lu Yun had already entered the delivery room. Hearing the increasingly loud cries of pain from within, Princess Gao felt incredibly anxious. She caught a glimpse of her son sitting there like a wooden figure, and with a furious slap, she slapped him.

You look smart, but you are useless at the critical moment and do stupid things, just like your cowardly father!

Time passed minute by minute, and the voices inside became increasingly low. Zhou Boli suddenly stood up and strode in.

The nurse quickly stopped him, and Princess Gao scolded him harshly, "Come back here, you have nothing to do in there!"

Mother Chen and the midwife were both sweating profusely. "Princess, please try harder. It's almost there."

Lu Yun's eyes were fixed, her lips were pale, her lower body was numb with pain, and she had no strength at all. Cai He felt something was wrong when she saw this. She took out a ginseng slice and stuffed it into her master's mouth, muttering to herself, "Master, please try harder. After you get over this hurdle, everything will be gone! I will accompany you home."

Lu Yun's eyes gradually focused, and she raised her head desperately, the veins on her neck bulging. She felt something gradually being pulled away from under her. After the crisp sound of a slap, the room was filled with the full-throated cry of a baby, "Wa-wa-wa-"

"It's born, it's born," the midwife said happily. "It's a little boy."

Lu Yun completely lost consciousness and passed out. When she woke up, it was already the evening of the next day. The room was quiet. Cai He sat on a stool beside her, her head down, doing needlework.

"Master, you finally woke up." Caihe cried with joy and took a large pillow to cushion Lu Yun's back.

After taking Lu Yun's pulse, Mother Chen lifted the quilt and looked inside several times. Lu Yun felt a chill in her lower body and couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Mother Chen smiled and tucked the quilt down. "My Lady Princess, a woman's first pregnancy is usually difficult. You have a good foundation and your current condition means you can get out of bed in three days at most."