Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

The prince was extremely anxious and kept urging, "Hurry up and bring the child out for me to see!"

The midwife carefully opened the door and handed the tightly wrapped little prince to the prince. The prince carefully took the child and looked at him carefully, his eyes full of fatherly love.

He asked softly, "Does the baby look healthy? Is there anything wrong?"

The midwife quickly replied, "His Royal Highness, the little prince looks perfectly healthy, his cries are clear, and there's nothing wrong with him."

The prince finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Great! That's really great!"

He walked into the room carrying the child, came to the Crown Princess's bedside, and asked with concern: "My dear, how are you feeling? You've worked hard!"

The Crown Princess looked at the father and son with a smile, her eyes full of happiness and satisfaction.

The prince sat by the bed, gently stroked the princess's hand, and said tenderly: "Thank you for giving birth to this lovely child for me."

The Crown Princess smiled and said, "This is our child, and the future of our country."

The prince nodded and said, "Yes, I will train him well and make him a responsible and capable person."

At this moment, the whole room was filled with warmth and happiness, and the birth of a new life brought endless joy and hope to everyone.

In their room, the Crown Prince and Wang Yuyan happily discussed their soon-to-be-born child, envisioning his healthy growth and a bright future. Wang Yuyan, beaming with happiness, gently responded to the Crown Prince's every word. Yet, beneath this heartwarming scene, my heart was filled with worry and uneasiness.

I pondered to myself, if the Crown Prince took Qiao Xinran as his concubine and had a child with her, what would become of my son and me in this palace? Would we still be able to maintain our current status? This question weighed heavily on my heart, unable to let go.

In this complex palace environment, power, status, and offspring are all crucial factors. Now, as the situation changes, I have to re-evaluate my son's and my situation and think about how to deal with the challenges that may come.

At that moment, a palace maid hurried into the hall. She knelt respectfully before Emperor Qian, her face beaming with joy. The maid reported, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess has just given birth to a child!" Upon hearing this news, Emperor Qian's face lit up with joy. He quickly asked, "Is it a boy or a girl? Are both mother and child safe?" The maid excitedly replied, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess has successfully given birth to a little prince. Both mother and child are doing well." Overjoyed, Emperor Qian immediately stood up and prepared to head to the delivery room to see his newborn grandson.

At this time, Empress Kun hurriedly said, "Emperor Qian, it's not appropriate for you to go now." The Crown Princess had just given birth, which was a great joy, but she was still in confinement after giving birth, and her body still smelled of blood. Empress Kun didn't say anything more, but the implication was clear - it was not appropriate for the Emperor to visit at this time.

Emperor Qian knew he was being too hasty, so he quickly instructed the eunuch beside him, "Hurry and pass on my decree. Tell them that the Crown Princess has done a great service in giving birth to the Emperor's grandson. I hereby grant her the right to assist Empress Kun in managing the six harems after her confinement. I also grant her one hundred taels of gold, a porcelain and agate bracelet, and one hundred various antique ornaments!"

Upon hearing this, the eunuch beside the Emperor Qian hurriedly turned around and was about to go do something. At this moment, the Emperor Qian suddenly waved his hand, signaling him not to leave. The eunuch looked at Huang in confusion, not knowing what had happened. The Emperor Qian slowly said, "Wait, come back." The eunuch quickly stopped and returned to the Emperor Qian, awaiting his instructions. Huang thought for a moment, then said, "Go to the Ministry of Rites again and tell them to put the Emperor's grandson's hundred-day banquet on the schedule." The eunuch immediately understood Huang's meaning and nodded in response, "As you wish!" Then he hurried away, ready to go to the Ministry of Rites to convey the message as Huang requested.

Overjoyed, the Qian Emperor went down to the hall to deliver the news. He paced back and forth excitedly, even clapping his hands in delight. Kunhou, watching the Qian Emperor's ecstasy, couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with joy. She had only one son, and now that he had a new child, she had been elevated to the title of Empress Dowager. Her joy was beyond words.

At this moment, Emperor Qian stopped and turned to his attendants, commanding, "Quick! Go and pass on another decree to me, naming the Crown Princess's son Prince Xiao." Everyone was stunned by this statement. After all, this child had just been born and already been named a prince—a precedent never seen since the founding of the dynasty. This clearly showed how much Emperor Qian rejoiced and doted on the arrival of this new life.

Although Queen Kun was delighted that her grandson had been crowned king, she knew she needed to project an image of kindness and generosity. So, she approached Emperor Qian and said, "Your Majesty, isn't such a grand ceremony a bit too ostentatious? I'm afraid it will draw dissatisfaction and condemnation from others!" Frowning anxiously, she continued, "Those censors will undoubtedly impeach you for this, which wouldn't be good for your reputation."

Emperor Qian frowned, a hint of dissatisfaction showing on his face: "What a big deal! The birth of my first grandson is a great thing! But these ministers are impeaching me over such a trivial matter. Don't they have other things to do?" He paused and continued: "Although it is too early to confer the title of king now, it is of great significance to the future foundation. It is also a good thing!"

Sunlight streamed into the room through the windows, illuminating a warm scene. The Crown Prince and his wife were sitting by the couch, teasing their adorable child. The little one was so amused that he started to cry, while the Crown Prince and his wife looked at him with faces filled with happiness. Just then, footsteps were heard outside, followed by a eunuch who hurried in and shouted, "Crown Princess, accept the order!"

When Princess Wang Yuyan heard the voice, she quickly stood up from the couch, walked to the center of the room, and knelt respectfully. A smile was on her beautiful face, and her eyes were gentle but firm.

The eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and read it in a high-pitched voice: "I have heard that Crown Princess Wang Yuyan is gentle and virtuous, as well as wise and intelligent. I hereby reward her with one hundred taels of gold, one hundred antique jade articles, and one hundred pieces of pearls and agates as a token of my appreciation. I decree this!"

After reading the imperial edict, the eunuch handed it to Wang Yuyan. Wang Yuyan took the edict with both hands and said softly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I am deeply grateful." Her voice was soft and clear, full of gratitude.

Then, Nanny Li, who was beside Wang Yuyan, stood up and bowed slightly to the eunuch to express her gratitude. The eunuch smiled and nodded, then turned and left.

Crown Princess Wang Yuyan lay back down on the couch and smiled at the Crown Prince. They both understood that this reward was not only a personal recognition of Wang Yuyan, but also a support and encouragement for them as a couple. The Crown Prince gently held Wang Yuyan's hand and said softly, "Yan'er, you deserve this."

Wang Yuyan smiled slightly, with a happy light in her eyes. She knew that her efforts were recognized, and this reward would become the glory of their family life.

But not long after, another eunuch came to deliver an imperial decree. This time, they brought an unexpected imperial decree - the emperor wanted to confer the title of Prince Xiao on his son!

This shocked the Crown Prince and Wang Yuyan. Their child had just been born, and yet he was being crowned a prince! The ministers in the court couldn't help but stare in awe, because not even the Emperor's brothers could be crowned princes. And now, a newborn baby had received such an honor—it was truly astonishing.

For the Crown Prince, this was undoubtedly a huge shock. As the heir to the throne, he had always been the center of attention, but now his son was unexpectedly named a prince at birth, which made him feel very happy.

The prince excitedly took Wang Yuyan's hand and said carefully, "Yan'er, it seems that father is particularly fond of the prince. He even issued an imperial decree to make him a prince. It seems that father values ​​this child very much."

Wang Yuyan gently patted the prince's hand and comforted him, "Yes, our prince will definitely become an excellent prince. However, no matter what, we must teach him well and make him understand his responsibilities and mission."

The prince nodded, understanding. He knew that while being crowned king was an honor, it also came with a heavy responsibility. He must study hard, grow into a responsible and wise man, strive to keep pace with his brothers, and live up to the expectations of his father and the court.

However, Tai knew that this sudden honor might bring him more challenges and pressure. Within the palace, the power struggle never ceased, and he needed to remain vigilant and learn to navigate various complex situations. But at this moment, he couldn't help but smile. After all, this was a great joy in his life.

The prince happily presented gifts to each of the eunuchs and maids serving him, his face brimming with joy. He generously offered each of them an extra month's salary as a reward. This unexpected gift surprised the eunuchs and maids, who knelt in gratitude.

Afterwards, the prince excitedly announced: "Today, I have a son!" When everyone heard the news, they immediately cheered and shouted in unison: "Congratulations to the prince! Congratulations to the prince!" The sound echoed throughout the palace.

Then, the prince solemnly announced: "My son will be named Prince Xiao! I hope he can grow up healthily and become a pillar of the country!" This decision caused warm applause and cheers. Everyone was full of expectations and blessings for the newborn little prince.

The entire palace was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere. People congratulated the Crown Prince and Crown Princess on their happy event, and also placed high hopes on the unborn little prince.