Warm my heart

Especially after the news of Concubine Duan's death, the hidden hostility in the harem became more and more obvious. Many concubines were secretly unwilling and even harbored more vicious thoughts.

As the birth approaches, the atmosphere in the palace becomes increasingly tense.

Although the concubines remained respectful as usual on the surface, they each had their own ulterior motives in secret.

Various abortion drugs and meals were continuously delivered to Yongshou Palace in the name of nourishment.

In order to protect the baby in her womb, she became more cautious and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

Although her heart was often filled with tension and anxiety, Yinzhen's favor gave her some comfort.

On the eve of giving birth, An Lingrong specifically instructed Su Peisheng to thoroughly check all the items sent to ensure that there were no hidden dangers.

She gently held Yinzhen's hand, her voice trembling slightly: "Azhen, Rong'er only wants you and the child to be safe." There was uneasiness in her tone.

Yinzhen gently stroked the back of her hand and responded firmly: "Rong'er, don't worry. With me here, no one can hurt you and our child." His tone was firm, and his eyes were full of pampering and determination.

Although the queen appeared calm on the surface, she had already planned everything in her mind.

She secretly instructed her confidants to wait for an opportunity to strike when An Lingrong was giving birth, attempting to deliver a fatal blow.

On the day of delivery, the Yongshou Palace was heavily guarded inside and outside, the palace maids and eunuchs were busy as usual, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Before giving birth, An Lingrong took a pill for smooth delivery. This pill could relieve most of the pain, but still retained some sensation, allowing her to feel the difficult process of childbirth.

Despite this, she remained calm, only frowning slightly and beads of sweat appearing on her forehead.

At this moment, an anxious voice suddenly came from Gungun: "Nuannuan, there is medicine between the fingers of this nanny." This sentence was like an alarm bell, quickly awakening An Lingrong's vigilance.

An Lingrong instantly realized the critical situation. She endured the severe pain and spoke with a powerful voice: "Yunyan, catch her!"

Yunyan acted quickly. As soon as An Lingrong finished speaking, she stepped forward and grabbed the nanny without hesitation.

Her grip was so strong that she quickly controlled the nun, making her unable to move. The captured nun looked terrified, her face turning pale as paper, obviously knowing that her plan had been exposed.

An Lingrong's eyes were icy. Enduring the pain in her body, she said coldly, "Take her out to the Emperor!"

The nanny was terrified, but she still gritted her teeth and refused to reveal the person behind the scenes.

Seeing this, An Lingrong sneered in her heart, knowing that this man was undoubtedly a stubborn man and would not speak easily.

When Yinzhen heard the voice, his brows furrowed and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

He whispered, "Su Peisheng, take her away and interrogate her strictly."

Su Peisheng immediately obeyed the order and took the nanny away.

When An Lingrong heard Yinzhen's voice, her expression relaxed a little, but the uneasiness in her heart still lingered.

Yinzhen stood at the door and said soothingly, "Rong'er, don't be afraid. I'm here, and everything will be fine."

An Lingrong nodded, feeling a little relieved at the thought of Yinzhen's care and love.

Accompanied by the baby's clear and loud cry, An Lingrong finally gave birth to a prince.

She was exhausted all over, but after hearing the news that her child was safe, she felt relieved and finally couldn't hold on any longer and fell into a deep sleep.

The nanny serving nearby had a smile on her face as she gently picked up the baby in the cradle. The cradle was wrapped in light blue satin, making the baby look even more delicate and adorable.

The nanny held the baby in her arms, walked up to Yinzhen, and knelt slightly, saying, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty, it's a little prince."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen's face instantly broke into an unconcealable smile. He was so excited that he almost blurted out "my first son", but he suppressed the impulse, and his joy was already beyond words.

The queen standing aside was just worried because she caught the nanny's little trick, but when she heard that An Lingrong had given birth to another prince, her heart sank.

If the emperor gives Jin'an Lingrong a position because of this child, then she will become a noble concubine, which is undoubtedly a great threat to her status.

Even though she felt uneasy, the queen still maintained a proper smile, nodded slightly, and said softly, "Congratulations to the emperor on the birth of his son."

Seeing this, Concubine Hua and other concubines present also came forward to congratulate, although their moods were different.

But at this moment, he had to follow the celebratory atmosphere and put a smile on his face.

At this time, Yinzhen was immersed in the joy of becoming a father for the first time and did not notice the subtle changes in expression on everyone's faces. His eyes were only fixed on the little prince in the cradle, and his heart was filled with infinite longing for the future.

Yinzhen gazed at the baby in the cradle, his eyes filled with unconcealable joy and anticipation.

After a moment, he spoke in a deep voice: "The fifth prince, Honghao."

As soon as this name came out, the hall suddenly fell silent.

When everyone heard the name, they were all secretly amazed.

"Honghao", the character "Hao" represents the vast and boundless sky, symbolizing the infinite mind and imperial spirit, which is undoubtedly the emperor's high hopes and expectations for the newborn prince.

Yinzhen hoped that the prince would be as broad-minded as the name implies, shoulder the glory and responsibility of the royal family, and become a true son of destiny.

The queen and concubines all bowed their heads in respect, and were already somewhat afraid of the newborn prince.

It can be seen that Yinzhen attaches great importance to Honghao, and this name shows the emperor's intentions.

Yinzhen was overjoyed to have a prince and was in a very good mood. After announcing the name of the fifth prince "Honghao", he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion, so he immediately decided to confer titles on the six palaces to show his favor.

"The fifth prince was born today, and I am very pleased. I have decided to confer titles on the six palaces as a reward." Yinzhen's eyes were like torches as he scanned everyone, his voice sonorous and powerful.

"Confer the title of Consort Zhao on An Lingrong to honor her motherly virtues and her good parenting skills." He looked at the little prince in the cradle, and his love for An Lingrong became even more resolute.

"Appoint Concubine Hua as Noble Concubine Hua, hoping that she will uphold the family tradition and assist the harem." Upon hearing this, Concubine Hua showed an irrepressible smile on her face, and was secretly proud in her heart.

See, even without children, I am still a concubine.

"Jingpin is promoted to Jingfei. You have always been respectful and cautious, and have made meritorious service." Jingpin bowed her head to express her gratitude. Although she was happy in her heart, she still maintained her usual calmness.

"Concubine Xin is promoted to Concubine Xin. I hope she will cherish my grace and live up to my high expectations." Concubine Xin was moved to tears and quickly knelt down to express her gratitude.

"Confer the title of Consort Hui on Shen Meizhuang. She is kind and gentle, and can be a role model for the harem." Shen Meizhuang's heart was slightly disturbed, but she remained calm on the surface and thanked him calmly and appropriately.

"Confer the title of Concubine Zhen as Concubine Wan. She is of virtuous and kind-hearted." Yinzhen finally looked at Concubine Zhen, with a hint of complexity in his eyes, as if he had something unfinished.