As dusk fell, the shops on both sides of the street began to light up, and the dim light spread out, illuminating the bluestone road with mottled colors.

Sheng Hong finished his official duties for the day, rubbed his brows tiredly, and was about to get on the car to go home.

A servant came running over in a panic, reporting breathlessly:

"Master, Miss Wei... Miss Wei is about to give birth!"

Sheng Hong's heart trembled, and his tiredness disappeared instantly. He anxiously ordered the coachman to whip the horse faster.

He lifted the curtain of the car and looked anxiously at the mansion that was getting closer and closer, with mixed feelings in his heart.

Inside the Sheng Mansion, Mu Cangzhai was shrouded in a tense atmosphere.

The maids hurried in and out carrying hot water and towels, and the air was filled with a strong smell of medicine.

Lin Qinshuang sat aside, her fingertips tightly clenching the handkerchief, trying to comfort Wang Ruofu with forced calmness.

Wang Ruofu paced back and forth, looking out the door from time to time, her anxious expression evident in her words.

"Don't panic, madam. The midwife is very experienced and will ensure that both mother and daughter are safe."

Lin Qinshuang tried to comfort him softly, but she couldn't hide the worry in her eyes.

In the room, Wei Shuyi was lying on the bed, his face pale, his temples soaked with sweat, and his painful groans became louder and louder, which made people shudder.

The midwife kept encouraging her, and the maids took turns wiping the sweat off her face and handing her ginseng soup.

Sheng Hong hurried to Mucangzhai and saw Lin Qinshuang and Wang Ruofu who were waiting anxiously.

He stepped forward quickly and asked with concern:

"Shuang'er, you're here too? How's Wei Xiaoniang doing?"

Lin Qinshuang stood up and saluted, then replied gently:

"I rushed here as soon as I heard the news. Madam has been guarding here the entire time, not leaving for a moment."

Sheng Hong turned to Wang Ruofu, his tone filled with anxiety:

"Have you asked for a doctor? What's the situation?"

Wang Ruofu suppressed the uneasiness in her heart and tried to force a smile:

"Master, don't worry. The midwife said everything is going well. It's just the first child, so it will take some time."

Sheng Hong's frown relaxed slightly, and he sat down next to Lin Qinshuang, waiting for the birth of the child.

Inside the house, Wei Shuyi's screams became more and more shrill, hitting everyone's heart again and again.

Time seemed to be stretched out, and every moment became extremely long.

Sweat broke out on Lin Qinshuang's palms. She stared at the door closely, silently praying for the safety of mother and daughter.

Wang Ruofu was even more restless, with his hands clasped together and muttering to himself.

Finally, a loud cry broke the silent night sky.

Then, the midwife came out of the room with a happy face and announced excitedly:

"Congratulations, my lord! Congratulations, my lord! Young Lady Wei has given birth to a daughter!"

Sheng Hong's heart finally settled down, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He stood up excitedly and said loudly:

"Reward! Ten taels of silver!"

Inside the room, Wei Shuyi lay weakly on the bed, looking at the baby in her arms, her eyes filled with maternal light.

Although the delivery process was extremely difficult, all the pain disappeared when I saw my newborn daughter.

Lin Qinshuang and Wang Ruofu also entered the room one after another. Looking at the delicate baby in the cradle, they both had sincere smiles on their faces.

When Lin Qinshuang's eyes met Wei Shuyi's pale face, a hint of complex emotions flashed across her face.

The next morning, Lin Qinshuang finished dressing up and took Zhou Xuenniang and prepared gifts to visit Wei Shuyi at Mucangzhai.

The Mu Cang Zhai, where a baby had just been born, was filled with a faint smell of blood mixed with the bitter smell of medicine, which made Lin Qinshuang frown uncomfortably.

The maid lifted the curtain and Lin Qinshuang walked in gracefully, only to see Wei Shuyi leaning against the head of the bed. Her face was still pale, but she could not hide the joy of being a new mother.

"My sister looks fine, I think she's fine."

Lin Qinshuang greeted softly, her eyes falling on the baby in Wei Shuyi's arms.

The baby is sleeping soundly, and his pink little face makes people feel pity for him.

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. I pray to the Bodhisattva for mother and daughter's safety."

Wei Shuyi forced a smile, but his tone was weak.

Lin Qinshuang took a few steps closer, looked at the baby carefully, and exclaimed:

"Look at this child. He bears some resemblance to his sister. He will surely be a beauty in the future."

A hint of pride flashed in Wei Shuyi's eyes, and he reached out and gently stroked the baby's tender cheek.

Lin Qinshuang asked casually:

"Sister, have you thought of a name for your child?"

Wei Shuyi pondered for a moment and said softly:

"I've decided on her name, Sheng Minglan. I hope she'll be as noble and elegant as an orchid in the future."

Lin Qinshuang smiled slightly, but a sneer arose in her heart.

Minglan?

I’m afraid that this child may not be as elegant and refined as an orchid in the future.

After a few greetings, Lin Qinshuang stood up and said goodbye.

"Sister, it's important for you to have a good rest and take good care of yourself."

Wei Shuyi nodded and watched Lin Qinshuang leave.

Lin Qinshuang walked out of Mucangzhai, and the smile on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a solemn look.

In just a few words of conversation with Wei Shuyi, she keenly sensed the hidden malice Wei Shuyi had towards her.

It was a cold, biting malice that made her feel uncomfortable.

However, Wei Shuyi's expression did not show any disgust, but rather a sense of gratitude and closeness.

This contradictory feeling left Lin Qinshuang puzzled.

Returning to the Princess's Mansion, Lin Qinshuang dismissed her attendants and asked the system in her mind:

"Mengmeng, why do I feel that Wei Shuyi has such strong malice towards me? But looking at her expression, she doesn't seem to dislike me at all."

The system's voice sounded in her mind:

"Host, you can sense the malice because of the effect of the first level of the technique you are practicing."

Lin Qinshuang was slightly stunned and asked:

"The first level of the technique? But I don't feel anything special about it."

The system explained:

"The first level of this technique, in addition to strengthening the body, can also enhance the host's perception, especially the perception of malice and danger."

"In other words, I can sense Wei Shuyi's malice because my perception ability has improved?"

Lin Qinshuang suddenly understood.

"That's why the host is now able to keenly detect subtle emotional fluctuations in those around him, especially negative emotions."

Lin Qinshuang sat by the window, the sunlight shone on her, but it could not dispel the haze in her heart.

Since I have sensed Wei Shuyi's malice, it means that I have to be on guard against her at all times in the future.

But she is just a little girl, what could she use to harm me?

Lin Qinshuang fell into deep thought.

She suddenly remembered that in the original plot, Wei Shuyi became pregnant again, but the child was not born.

Now that she is so malicious, will she frame me?

This thought flashed through Lin Qinshuang's mind like lightning, making her heart tighten.

If Wei Shuyi really used such despicable means to frame her, how should she respond?

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