Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is the end of the year. At this time of year in previous years, the Shen family is always full of laughter and joy, and the family is busy preparing New Year's goods and returning to their hometown to celebrate the New Year.

However, this year the Shen family is shrouded in gloom.

Shen Rou's sudden death plunged everyone in the Shen family into deep grief, and they had no intention of celebrating the New Year.

Shen Xue felt that this would be bad for her grandparents' health in the long run, so she wanted to take them to Beijing to relax.

"Grandma and Grandpa, let's go to Beijing to celebrate the New Year this year!"

"Xiaoxue, grandma doesn't want to go anywhere, and I don't have the heart to celebrate the New Year."

"Grandma, it's not good for your health if you keep doing this. I don't want you to be immersed in sadness and torture yourself."

"Let's go somewhere else, somewhere else for a change of pace. After the New Year, I'll be going back to the capital to help Concubine Hui give birth. Xiaonan will also go to the capital academy after passing the college entrance examination. You and Grandpa will also go to the capital to enjoy your life."

"We don't know anyone in the capital, so we might as well make breakfast in Yunzhou and live a fulfilling life."

"Grandma, my eldest sister originally wanted to wait for Xiaonan to pass the imperial examination and go to the capital to take you and grandpa to enjoy life there. Now that my eldest sister is gone, can I let my granddaughter take care of you in the future? Although I am not as smart as my eldest sister, I will work hard."

The uncle's and his family looked at Grandma with anticipation. They had never been to the capital city before and had originally planned to go there to attend Xiaorou's wedding and see the world, but they hadn't expected this to happen. Now that they had the chance to go to the capital city, they were definitely looking forward to it.

Grandma and Grandpa's eyes suddenly moistened when they thought of Shen Rou. After thinking for a moment, they said, "Well, let's go to Beijing to celebrate the New Year this year."

Everyone began to prepare to go to the capital.

Shen Xue quickly told Han Lin to prepare three carriages. Han Lin agreed and hurried to arrange the carriages.

The next day, the Shen family, young and old, got on a carriage and slowly drove towards the capital.

Imperial Palace Yinghua Palace

Concubine Hui was sitting in the warm room, sewing clothes for the children with a happy smile on her face.

"Your Majesty, please rest your eyes. I will sew clothes for the prince."

Concubine Hui's face was filled with maternal radiance, and she said softly, "I am not tired anymore. How is the emperor feeling these days?"

"Your Majesty, ever since Prince Mu's accident, the Emperor has been in a bad mood. Apart from visiting Your Majesty at Yinghua Palace, he has never been to any of Your Majesty's palaces."

"Prince Mu is very important to the Emperor and the Queen Mother. They are really sad about this incident."

"The Emperor and Prince Mu share a deep brotherly bond, and the Queen Mother and herself share a mother-son bond. To see a young person die is the most tragic thing in the world."

"The Emperor will only feel better if he comes to see the Empress. The Emperor attaches great importance to the Empress's pregnancy and hopes it will be a prince."

"I asked my second uncle, and from what he said, I think she should be a princess."

"Your Majesty, whether it's a prince or a princess, they are both your own flesh and blood. The Emperor will surely be pleased."

"Besides, you have the Fourth Prince here. The Fifth Princess will have him to take care of her, and her life will be very good."

Concubine Hui smiled as she thought of the Fourth Prince, Shangguan Yu. "Although the Fourth Prince is not my biological son, he is well-behaved and sensible. I am very satisfied with him."

"Your Highness is the only imperial concubine in the entire palace who has both a son and a daughter. How many concubines envy her."

While Concubine Hui was speaking, her hands did not stop moving.

As she was speaking, she suddenly felt a stomachache. Concubine Hui's face turned pale and she said intermittently: "Madam... this... palace..."

Seeing this, the nanny hurriedly shouted, "Hurry, someone! The queen is about to give birth! Please call Dr. Ye and the imperial physician. Then send someone to report to the emperor."

For a moment, the palace was in a mess. The palace maids ran to call the imperial physician and midwife, and someone went out of the palace to invite Dr. Ye.

In the delivery room, Concubine Hui was lying on the bed, in excruciating pain, her hair already soaked with sweat.

The midwife in the delivery room was busy trying to help her give birth smoothly, but the situation was becoming more and more critical.

The nanny comforted Concubine Hui by the bed and tried to keep her calm, but the pain she was in almost made her lose her mind.

At this moment, the imperial physician hurried over. He immediately took Concubine Hui's pulse and his face became very solemn.

The nanny hurriedly asked, "Doctor Chen, how is the queen?

"The queen is in labor and the situation is critical."

The imperial physician's voice made everyone present feel nervous.

The midwives were even busier and more stressed out. They tried every possible method to help Concubine Hui give birth, but none of them worked.

Upon hearing the news, the Emperor rushed over, and Imperial Physician Chen quickly reported: "Your Majesty, Concubine Hui is having a difficult delivery, and I am worried..."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor frowned and shouted, "I don't care what method you use, you must protect Concubine Hui and the child."

At this time, Doctor Ye also arrived. He quickly entered the delivery room to check on Concubine Hui's condition.

After coming out of the delivery room, Divine Doctor Ye bowed to the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Hui's fetus is in an abnormal position, and her frail body has led to a difficult labor. Acupuncture is necessary to assist with the birth, but the risks are extremely high. If that doesn't work, a caesarean section is the only option, but I'm not completely confident in this procedure."

“Who is absolutely sure?”

"Your Majesty, my disciple Shen Xue is bringing her family into the city today. She is fully confident in performing a caesarean section."

"Chen Fu, take your men to the city gate to intercept the Princess of Ya'an. Bring her to me immediately if you see her."

"Old slave obeys the order."

As time passed, the atmosphere in the delivery room grew increasingly tense. Concubine Hui's pain showed no sign of abating, and her strength was gradually draining away, which made people feel worried.

In the delivery room, Concubine Hui had exhausted all her strength and gradually fell into a coma. Doctor Ye gave her a needle and Concubine Hui slowly woke up. He and Prince Chen waited outside the delivery room.

The Emperor stood at the door of the delivery room, anxiously awaiting the result. Upon learning that Concubine Hui had given birth, the concubines from various palaces came to the delivery room, pretending to show concern and greetings, but in reality they were trying to find out the truth.

Concubine He was most afraid that Concubine Hui would give birth to a prince. Now she just hoped that she would die in childbirth and kill both of them, so that her son's status would not be threatened.

"Your Majesty, it's so cold. If you keep standing outside and your body gets damaged, it will be the fault of the sisters. Furthermore, childbirth takes a long time for women. Why don't you rest in the side hall? When Concubine Hui gives birth to a prince, someone will come to report it."

"Chen Fu, you stay here to guard Concubine Hui. Come and report as soon as she gives birth to a prince."

"Old slave obeys the order."

Shen Xue's carriage slowly entered the city. The New Year atmosphere was particularly intense, with the streets festooned with lights and colorful decorations, bustling with activity. People, dressed in new clothes and smiling, exchanged New Year greetings. Children played and laughed in the streets, clutching candied haws and various toys. Shop entrances were filled with New Year goods, a dazzling array of goods that was truly dazzling.

The sound of firecrackers and gongs and drums coming from afar added to the festive atmosphere.

The Shen family members sitting in the carriage did not show much joy, and there was a lingering gloom on their faces.

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