Inside Xianfu Palace, the air was filled with the scent of sandalwood and a faint smell of blood.

In the delivery room, Concubine Jing's painful moans became louder and louder, like the desperate roar of a trapped beast, echoing in the silent palace.

The emperor held Concubine Jing's hand tightly, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead, and his eyes were full of worry and anxiety.

The queen sat aside, her seemingly calm face hiding a barely perceptible nervousness.

The other concubines gathered in twos and threes, whispering to each other and occasionally casting worried glances towards the delivery room.

As time passed, Concubine Jing's screams gradually became weaker, replaced by rapid breathing.

The midwife went in and out sweating profusely, bringing out basins of blood. The smell of blood in the air became even stronger and more nauseating.

Suddenly, a loud baby cry broke the silence, like the first ray of dawn, illuminating the entire Xianfu Palace.

The midwife, holding a swaddled baby, trembled as she walked before the queen and knelt respectfully:

"Congratulations, Queen, and Your Majesty, Congratulations, Concubine Jing has given birth to a little princess."

The emperor finally let go of his worries, he breathed a sigh of relief, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth:

"reward."

Although the emperor looked slightly disappointed, he still forced a smile, walked to Concubine Jing's bedside, and held her weak hand:

"Thank you for your hard work, my dear."

Concubine Jing's face was pale and her lips were chapped, but she tried hard to force a smile:

"It is my great blessing to bear a princess for Your Majesty."

The Queen looked at the weak Concubine Jing and secretly rejoiced in her heart:

"Jing Fei, Jing Fei, you have planned everything, but in the end, you are destined to give birth to a princess."

The next day, An Lingrong brought carefully prepared gifts and went to Xianfu Palace with Huipin, Jinpin and Xin Guiren to visit Jingfei.

An Lingrong walked lightly to Concubine Jing's bedside and said softly:

"I heard that my sister gave birth to a princess, so I came to congratulate her."

Concubine Jing forced herself to cheer up and responded with a smile:

"My sister is interested."

Huipin looked at the baby in the cradle and exclaimed:

"Look at this little princess, she's so pretty, she's going to be a beauty in the future."

Concubine Jin also echoed:

"Yes, these eyebrows and eyes look very much like Sister Jingfei."

Concubine Xin took out a jade pendant from her sleeve and handed it to Concubine Jing:

"This is a small token of my gratitude. I wish the little princess peace and health."

Concubine Jing took the jade pendant, tears glistening in her eyes:

"Thank you for your kindness, sisters. Now that I have a child, I am no longer alone in this deep palace."

She gently stroked the baby's tender cheek, her heart filled with infinite tenderness and hope:

"My life has been fulfilled."

Inside Jingren Palace, faint agarwood incense burned in the incense burner, and the air was filled with a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

The concubines paid their respects to the queen in turn, and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Suddenly, a maid ran into the hall in a panic, knelt down in front of the queen, and said in a trembling voice:

"Empress, something bad has happened. Concubine Hui fell off her sedan on her way to pay her respects..."

The Queen's expression suddenly changed. She stood up abruptly and asked sternly:

"What happened? How did you fall off the sedan chair?"

The maid trembled with fear and stammered:

"I don't know... I don't know... The sedan bearer said... that the sedan suddenly broke down..."

The Queen's heart sank, and an ominous premonition came over her:

"How is Huipin now?"

The maid replied tremblingly:

"The imperial physician has already rushed over... He said... He said it might be a premature birth..."

When An Lingrong received the news that Concubine Hui had launched the rebellion, her heart suddenly sank.

She didn't care about the fetus in her belly, lifted her skirt, and walked quickly, her steps moving quickly.

When she arrived at Huibin's palace, a strong smell of blood hit her in the face, making her stomach churn.

In the delivery room, Huipin's moans were heart-wrenching and she was as desperate as a trapped beast.

An Lingrong walked quickly to the bedside and held Huipin's sweaty and cold hand.

"Empress Shu, please save me, save the baby in my belly!"

Huipin's voice was trembling and filled with tears.

An Lingrong could feel the coldness and fear coming from her palms, and she trembled like a frightened bird.

She held Huipin's hand in return, exerting force with her fingertips, trying to convey strength to her.

"Don't be afraid," An Lingrong's voice was gentle yet firm, like a ray of sunshine on a winter day. "The baby is full-term, she'll be fine."

She gently stroked Huipin's forehead and wiped away the sweat for her, her movements gentle and delicate.

"Don't worry about giving birth, I will be here with you."

An Lingrong's gaze was firm and gentle, trying to dispel the haze in Huipin's heart.

She turned to look at Chunhua behind her, "Chunhua, you stay here and take good care of Concubine Hui."

Chunhua took the order and immediately walked to the bedside, took the handkerchief from An Lingrong's hand, and carefully wiped the sweat off Huipin.

An Lingrong took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.

Huipin's painful moans were like a sharp blade, cutting her heart again and again.

The smell of blood in the air became stronger and stronger, stimulating An Lingrong's sense of smell, and a wave of nausea rose in her throat.

She endured the discomfort, held Huipin's hand tightly, and gave her silent support.

As time passed, Huipin's cries became weaker and weaker, and An Lingrong's heart became heavier and heavier.

Inside the house, midwives came and went in a hurry, bringing out basins of blood.

The smell of blood in the air became stronger and more disgusting.

Suddenly, the cry of a baby broke the silence, like the first ray of dawn, illuminating the entire room.

An Lingrong's heart suddenly relaxed, and her tense nerves finally relaxed.

She looked at the baby in the midwife's arms and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

Huipin also heard the baby's cry. She opened her eyes weakly and looked at An Lingrong, her eyes full of gratitude and joy.

"Thank you... Concubine Shu..."

An Lingrong gently patted Huipin's hand and comforted her softly, "As long as you're safe."

The midwife stepped forward and said, "Congratulations, Madam, it's a little princess."

An Lingrong took the swaddling clothes, and the little baby slept peacefully in her arms, emitting a faint scent of milk.

An inexplicable maternal glow flowed in her heart.

She gently placed the child next to Huipin and said, "Look, what a beautiful little princess."

Huipin smiled weakly, tears glistening in her eyes.

When An Lingrong walked out of the delivery room, the rain had stopped and the sky was clear.

She walked quickly to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Hui gave birth to a princess."

An Lingrong's voice was clear and pleasant, with a hint of excitement.

The emperor put down the memorial in his hand, a pleased smile on his face, "Good, good, reward!"

He looked at An Lingrong, his eyes filled with heartache, "Rong'er, you're pregnant and still working so hard. Thank you for your hard work."

An Lingrong smiled slightly, "It is not hard for me. It is my blessing to be able to share the worries of the emperor."

The emperor held An Lingrong's hand, felt the warmth in her palm, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

"Rong'er, you are so kind."

His voice was low and gentle, with a hint of doting.

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