Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Time flew by, and before long it was October 30th, the 17th year of the Kangxi reign. On this day, Kunning Palace became the focus of everyone's attention.

Qingyao strolled in the courtyard of Kunning Palace, holding her waist with a little effort, but still as elegant as ever.

Lady Hesheli bowed and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I, Hesheli, pay my respects to the Empress. May the Empress be blessed with good health."

Qingyao saw the person coming with tears in her eyes and quickly said, "Mother, don't be like this, please get up."

Mrs. Hesheli: "This is the rule. We can't let anyone catch us doing anything wrong."

Qingyao said softly, "Mother..." Her voice was full of dependence and intimacy, as if this call could dispel all the sorrow.

Mrs. Hesheli looked at Qingyao with pity and said softly, "Qingqing, you have really lost a lot of weight." As she spoke, she couldn't help but stroke Qingqing's cheek, as if she wanted to express her love in this way.

Qingyao smiled gently and comforted her mother: "Mother, I am doing fine. Your Majesty loves me very much, so you can rest assured."

Mrs. Hesheli smiled and said, "That's good. We have reached an agreement in the palace. If it is a pair of princes, I will take one out of the palace and let the child grow up under the care of your eldest brother and sister-in-law." She spoke softly, as if telling a secret.

Qingyao: "When I was little, my eldest and second brothers always cared for me in every possible way, making me feel endless warmth and love."

Mrs. Hesheli said, "You are their only sister. Who else should they love if not you?"

Qingyao's expression suddenly changed. She covered her abdomen tightly with both hands, with a trace of pain and helplessness in her eyes: "Mother, I feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach."

"Chunyu, Xiahe, come and help!" Mrs. Hesheli called anxiously. "Help the queen, we have to go to the delivery room quickly!"

Chunyu and Xiahe helped the empress to the delivery room.

Qiu Shuang, rush and fetch the imperial physician. Dong Mei, immediately notify everyone and have them prepared. Lady Hesheli calmly directed the palace servants to deal with the crisis.

Qianqing Palace

Dongmei saw Eunuch Wei and stepped forward and said respectfully, "Eunuch Wei, could you please go in and announce that the Empress is about to give birth?"

Wei Zhu: "Please wait a moment, young lady. We will go and inform them right away." She turned around, knocked on the door gently, pushed it open and walked in.

Liang Jiugong whispered, "I asked you to guard outside, why did you suddenly come in?" There was a hint of confusion and surprise in his words.

Wei Zhu carefully leaned close to her master's ear and whispered, "Master, someone has come from the Empress's side and said that she is about to give birth."

Liang Jiugong: "Your Majesty, there's news from Kunning Palace that the Empress is about to give birth."

Emperor Kangxi immediately threw away the red brush in his hand and said to Liang Jiugong, "Quick, go to Kunning Palace!"

Kunning Palace Delivery Room

Qingyao lay on the bed, sweating profusely, and did what the midwife said.

Mrs. Hesheli wiped her sweat with a handkerchief with concern.

A quarter of an hour later, a loud cry spread throughout the delivery room.

Midwife: "I congratulate the Queen on the safe birth of the little prince."

After the first child came out, only a stick of incense later, the other child came out.

Mrs. Hesheli asked nervously: "Is it the little prince?"

The midwife congratulated with joy: "Your Majesty, it is auspicious from heaven that you have given birth to a little princess. This is a sign of the dragon and the phoenix coming together. It is truly a cause for celebration!"

Qingyao breathed a sigh of relief and said softly, "At least nothing went wrong. Let's carry her out." After she finished speaking, fatigue surged into her heart, and she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Kangxi paced back and forth outside the delivery room, his face filled with anxiety. He was worried about the safety of mother and child, and from time to time he looked up at the closed door, praying that everything would be fine.

Lady Hesheli and the midwife each carried a swaddling baby out, and upon seeing the people outside, they bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, and may you be blessed with good health and happiness."

Kangxi asked softly, "Mother-in-law, is Qingqing all right?" His tone was gentle, full of care and regards for the queen.

Mrs. Hesheli said: "The Queen is doing well now, but she is exhausted and has fallen asleep peacefully."

Kangxi: "I'm glad you're okay." I feel relieved.

Madam Hesheli: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! The Queen has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl."

Kangxi announced, "Liang Jiugong, quickly convey my oral instructions: the Empress has safely given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. To celebrate, everyone in Kunning Palace will be rewarded with one year's worth of monthly silver, and everyone in the other palaces will be rewarded with one month's worth of monthly silver."

Liang Jiugong responded respectfully: "As ordered, I will do it immediately."

Kangxi gently took the swaddling clothes, his eyes full of tenderness. He carefully examined the little one and said with a smile, "This little one and Qingqing are exactly the same."