Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

Nanny Yu tried to guess what the old lady was thinking, but she couldn't get the point.

"Ci'er is sick. I really don't know how serious his illness is. How could he not fall ill after encountering such a thing? The Eastern Palace is now managed by Concubine Zhang, and Ci'er..." Yuan wanted to say something but stopped, and sighed deeply.

"Old Madam, don't you have an idea in mind?" Yu Ma Ma hesitated to speak. She understood that the old madam was worried about the second young lady's illness. "It will get better eventually."

The old lady nodded slightly, and Yuan said no more.

It seemed that no one in the mansion really cared about Ci'er's illness.

No one cared, and Yuan never sent anyone to visit her beloved son.

-

Time passed quickly. The affairs of the capital were finally settled, and the rebels brought back from the enclosure were brought to justice. In the blink of an eye, November had quietly arrived, and December was just around the corner.

For more than a month, Zhang Tianai couldn't sleep at night. After struggling for several times, he finally fell asleep due to extreme exhaustion. Then he couldn't sleep for several days until he was extremely sleepy again.

As long as she fell into a deep sleep, she could not feel any movement in her abdomen, but when she woke up, everything seemed to be back to normal.

Zhang Tianai repeatedly experienced the scene of childbirth in her dreams, but gave birth to an unclear object.

As for the former imperial concubine, there was still no sign of labor.

Early that morning, before Zhang Tianai had seen the emperor off, she heard someone outside hurriedly reporting that the former imperial concubine had gone into labor and was about to give birth.

The former imperial concubine is about to give birth?

Zhang Tianai suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the emperor.

Murong Shuo also heard it and was about to speak, but seemed to sense something. He turned to look at her, his eyes falling on her bulging belly: "You rest first." His slender and powerful hand gently stroked the top of her head, and he turned to leave.

Zhang Tianai was curious and wanted to find out what was going on.

She shifted slightly and pulled him back.

"Is the emperor going to visit the imperial concubine? The imperial concubine is already having fetal movement." She asked softly.

Murong Shuo stared at her in silence.

"Your Majesty?" Zhang Tianai called again.

Afterwards, she called for her attendant and was about to get up and wash. Murong Shuo, not expecting her to join him, quickly stopped her, saying, "What are you going to do? You're about to give birth, so just rest here. I'll send someone to check on you."

"Why are you still called the Imperial Concubine now?" Murong Shuo said lightly.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Tianai wanted to argue, "That is the imperial concubine you once favored. She is now pregnant with the only second prince and is about to give birth."

However, Murong Shuo had already turned and left. Zhang Tianai watched him go until he disappeared, then she turned her gaze to the slowly approaching Li Ma and Chunmei. The two carefully observed their master's expression, and when they saw that she had truly awakened, they respectfully greeted, "Master, are you awake?"

"Yes, he's awake. The emperor has left." Zhang Tianai waved for them to come closer, her eyes still looking outside the door, but the emperor was no longer there.

Over a month later, her abdomen had become even more swollen, making it difficult for her to move. Nanny Li and Chunmei hurried forward to attend to her, and only after she sat down did they ask, "The former imperial concubine is experiencing fetal movement."

"Yes." Nanny Li and Chunmei responded in unison.

Zhang Tianai ordered them to help her get up. After the two of them responded, they began to dress up for their master.

"What jewelry does the master want to wear today?" Nanny Li, Chunmei and the palace maid beside them examined the treasures in the jewelry box.

Zhang Tianai glanced casually, pointed at the ruby ​​headdress, and then shook her head: "Forget it, I'm not going to wear it." She secretly wondered in her heart, should she pray for the former imperial concubine? After all, she herself was about to give birth.

Afterwards, she supported Chunmei's hand and slowly stood up, and asked Li Ma to go and inquire about the former imperial concubine's delivery. At this time, the entire harem must have been paying attention to this childbirth drama.

Can the former imperial concubine give birth safely?

After all, she was the only one in the palace who was still safe and sound during her pregnancy.

Nanny Li responded and left in a hurry.

Zhang Tianai looked at Nanny Li's back, then looked at Chunmei: "What's wrong?" She noticed that something was wrong with Chunmei.

"It's okay." Chunmei looked at her master's abdomen, "Master, do you feel anything? You are about to give birth."

"It's still early." Zhang Tianai chuckled.

After walking for a while, they returned to the house and sat down.

The entire harem's attention was focused on the former imperial concubine's birth, and Consort He Qing was no exception. She stared intently at the scene, silently pondering the book's description of the former imperial concubine's birth. She frowned slightly, surprised by the snow.

Yes, the first snow of winter had quietly arrived. She stood up and instinctively reached out to catch the falling snowflakes. Each flake landed on her hand, and it seemed to settle into her heart, bringing a touch of coolness. In the blink of an eye, she had been in the palace for over a month.

Time flies. After returning to the palace, the emperor only stayed with Concubine Liang, saying that Concubine Liang was about to give birth.

Now that the former imperial concubine is about to give birth, will the emperor go to visit her?

He Qing was curious and wanted to go and find out. Her injuries had completely healed. How could it be possible that after more than a month, almost two months, her injuries had not healed yet? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had also recovered, yet she had not seen the Emperor much.

After Murong Shuo left Furong Palace, he only briefly inquired about the former imperial concubine's situation and returned to Yangxin Palace without going to visit.

Eunuch An followed closely behind and entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

At this moment, someone came in to report. After seeing this, Eunuch An turned and looked at the Emperor. The Emperor was silent, staring blankly at something. After a moment, the Emperor turned and looked at him.

"Your Majesty?" Eunuch An called softly.

"Send someone to check it out, and then report to me after the baby is born." Murong Shuo ordered.

"Yes." Eunuch An retreated, thinking that the Emperor might be worried, but on the surface he remained calm. He flicked the whisk in his hand and retreated outside.

Murong Shuo called another person in.

"Your Majesty." The man saluted respectfully.

"Go to the Imperial Hospital and find a royal doctor and a female doctor to check on Concubine Liang." Murong Shuo ordered.

The people below responded and left.

Eunuch An happened to see the man leaving. He took a quick glance and reported to the Emperor. Murong Shuo sat back in his chair, while Eunuch An stepped aside to stand by.

Zhang Tianai had never expected that the emperor would even specially dispatch the imperial physician and his female physician to take her pulse. Could it be that he had learned that the former imperial concubine had begun labor and sent someone to examine her?

After the imperial physician and the female doctor stood respectfully in front of her and carefully took her pulse, she couldn't wait to ask them if she was about to give birth.

"There is no clear sign yet. It will take some time for Concubine Liang to give birth." The female doctor responded respectfully, and the imperial physician nodded silently. They both looked at her with a bit of professionalism and scrutiny in their eyes.

Chunmei stood aside, her eyes full of concern, and looked at her.

"You mean, it'll take some time?" Zhang Tianai frowned slightly, asking in confusion. She clearly remembered that she had just had a doctor check on her not long ago, and she had also asked the midwife to check on her. They both said that the baby was in a good position and there shouldn't be any problems.

"Yes, Your Majesty," the doctor confirmed again, her voice soft but firm. "As long as the fetal position doesn't change before delivery, there won't be any problems. In Your Majesty's current condition, generally speaking, the fetal position before delivery won't change."

Zhang Tianai felt relieved when she heard this, but then she remembered the situation of the former imperial concubine, and a ripple appeared in her heart.

"Please be at ease, Concubine Liang." Before the imperial physician could even begin to speak, the female doctor spoke in a comforting voice. Zhang Tianai nodded, not asking any more questions. She knew she would have to wait and see what happened to the former imperial concubine.

Time seemed to stretch out, and Zhang Tianai thought to herself, "First births are always incredibly difficult, and it's possible for the birth to take two or three days." And now that there hadn't been any news from the former imperial concubine for quite some time, she must be still trying.

After the imperial physician and his daughter left, Zhang Tianai's heart remained restless. She didn't know what kind of childbirth process she would go through. But no matter what, she would face it with strength.

In the blink of an eye, it was already afternoon. There was still no good news from the former imperial concubine. Li Ma hurried back, her expression filled with anxiety: "Your Majesty, the former imperial concubine is still in labor and has not given birth yet."

Zhang Tianai's heart tightened upon hearing this. She knew that many people in the harem were paying close attention to the former imperial concubine's situation, and the Empress and Empress Dowager had even sent people to visit her. However, the Emperor had yet to show up.

"Where is the emperor?" Zhang Tianai couldn't help but ask.

"The Emperor didn't come, he just sent someone close to him," Nanny Li replied. Zhang Tianai's confusion grew even more intense upon hearing this. She wondered if the Emperor was waiting for the results of the former Imperial Concubine's birth or if he was busy with other matters.

Concubine Chun waited anxiously outside the delivery room. Zhang Tianai, on the other hand, could only pace anxiously in her own bedroom. She had no idea if the former imperial concubine would be able to give birth safely that night.

As night fell, the entire palace was shrouded in silence. Even the occasional meow of a cat disappeared without a trace. Zhang Tianai sat by the window, looking out at the pitch-black night.

"Master, you should rest." Chunmei reminded softly. But Zhang Tianai shook her head: "Wait a little longer."

She didn't know whether the emperor would come.

At this moment, Nanny Li hurried back. As soon as she entered the room, she hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, it's born! The former Imperial Concubine has given birth!"

Zhang Tianai stood up abruptly upon hearing this: "She's giving birth? She's really giving birth?"

Nanny Li nodded breathlessly, "Yes, Madam. As soon as I heard the news, I rushed back immediately."

Seeing this, Zhang Tianai quickly signaled Chunmei to pour a glass of water for Li Ma. Li Ma took the water and drank it in one gulp, finally recovering from the pain.

"Don't worry, take your time," Zhang Tianai soothed gently. Nanny Li gave her a grateful look and continued, "The former imperial concubine gave birth to a princess. As soon as I heard about it, I rushed back. I imagine everyone else was just as anxious as I was, rushing back to report."

"Princess?" Zhang Tianai's heart trembled slightly. She knew this meant her child would be more likely to become the future crown prince. But at the same time, she felt a tinge of pity for the former imperial concubine. After all, in this palace, giving birth to a prince was the most important thing.

However, when she saw Chunmei and Nanny Li looking at her expectantly, she immediately adjusted her mood: "Whether it's a princess or a prince, they are both gifts from God. We should be happy for the former imperial concubine."

Yes, no matter what the result is, they should be happy, because the birth of every new life is something worth celebrating.

Thinking of this, Zhang Tianai smiled. She knew she would be a good mother. She would use her love to cherish this new life. And her child would thrive in her company.

Chunmei nodded vigorously: "Yes, Your Majesty. A princess is better than a difficult birth. We should be happy for her."

Nanny Li also agreed, "Yes, yes. Your Majesty is right. We should be happy for the former Imperial Concubine."