Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

On July 18th, the dim morning light had just fallen on the glazed tiles of the palace, and Fengqi Hall was already tightly wrapped in a tense and enthusiastic atmosphere of anticipation.

Empress Shen Li lay on a large carved nanmu bed. Each contraction was like a surging wave, one after another, impacting her body and will.

Beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down her pale forehead, wetting the hair at her temples.

Outside the bedroom, Luo Lingchen paced back and forth. Although he was usually calm, he could not hide his panic at this moment, and his hands clenched and unclenched unconsciously.

Su Rize, Nangong Qi and Chu Fengmian also hurried over and waited in the corridor with serious expressions. They looked at the closed palace gate from time to time, their eyes full of worry.

The midwife was busy in the room, moving skillfully while softly comforting Shen Li: "Your Majesty, try harder, the little prince/princess will be out soon."

Shen Li bit her lower lip tightly, her face pale but full of determination. She prayed silently in her heart, willing to endure all the pain for the sake of this little life that was about to be born.

Just when everyone was filled with anxiety, the sky suddenly changed.

The originally clear blue sky was instantly dyed with layers of gorgeous rays of light. The colorful clouds were like lively silk, rolling freely in the air, sometimes gathering into a soaring dragon, and sometimes transforming into a flapping phoenix.

At the same time, a golden beam of light, as if a stroke of genius, fell from the sky and landed directly on the roof of Fengyi Palace. The light was dazzling, as if it would illuminate the entire palace.

"Look, it's an auspicious sign!" The people outside the palace looked up and pointed at the sky in amazement.

The streets and alleys of Kyoto were instantly bustling with activity, people were running around telling each other about this rare astronomical phenomenon.

In the court, the ministers who were discussing matters were also attracted by this scene. They stopped what they were doing, walked out of the hall, looked at the sky, and their faces were filled with shock.

Inside Fengyi Palace, the midwife's voice suddenly rose, filled with joy: "Your Majesty, it's born! It's a little prince!"

Then, a clear, resounding cry broke the tense atmosphere. That cry was filled with life and energy. Luo Lingchen and the others finally felt relieved, and smiles of relief appeared on their faces.

The midwife carefully brought the little prince wrapped in swaddling clothes to Shen Li. Shen Li weakly opened her eyes and looked at the wrinkled but extremely precious little life in front of her, tears welling up in her eyes.

She gently stroked the little prince's cheek, her voice trembling: "My baby, you are finally here."

The good news spread throughout the palace like a spring breeze, and then spread to the people at an extremely fast speed.

Upon hearing the good news, Emperor Xuan Ye's eyes welled with excitement, and he hurried to Fengyi Palace. He looked at the swaddled little prince and laughed heartily, "Great, great! This child has brought such auspicious signs upon his arrival. He will surely be extraordinary in the future!"

Duke Shen Shaodong and Zhang Xiu Niang also hurried into the palace. Zhang Xiu Niang looked at her frail daughter and healthy grandson, feeling both distressed and happy: "Li'er, you have suffered."

Shen Shaodong's face was filled with pride, and he patted his chest and said, "This is my grandson, Shen Shaodong. He will definitely become a pillar of the country in the future!"

Luo Lingchen walked into the room, came to Shen Li's bedside, and gently held her hand: "Ali, you are great." Shen Li looked at him, then at the child, a happy smile on her face.

Immersed in joy, Shen Li couldn't hide her excitement and anticipation for the future. After a short rest, she immediately issued an edict: "I have now obtained an heir to the throne. This is a great fortune for the country. My son, Shen Ruixiao, is gifted and has brought auspiciousness since his birth. "Xiao" means lofty ambitions. I appoint him as Crown Prince. I hope that he will inherit the throne and protect our Chinese nation for thousands of years."

On this day full of joy and hope, the whole of China is immersed in a celebratory atmosphere.

The people are grateful for the Empress's grace and are full of anticipation for this auspiciously born little prince. Shen Li knows that the road ahead is still long. She will use the strength brought by this new life and work with everyone to continue protecting this country and creating a better tomorrow.