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No one came out to report for a long time. The steward outside the courtyard was extremely anxious. He kept looking into the house and pacing back and forth in the courtyard. But he couldn't help at this time and could only worry anxiously outside.

Xie Jinglan, sitting on a chair to the side, kept his eyes fixed on the room, afraid of missing any detail.

Jixiang was very worried about his prince's health, seeing that his fever had not subsided, but he dared not say it out loud and could only sigh silently in his heart.

The fine beads of sweat on Xie Jinglan's forehead were hard to tell whether from worry or physical discomfort. His lips were tightly pressed together, and his dark eyes betrayed his anxiety.

He had never seen his prince so irrational before.

Another quarter of an hour passed, and Jiang Yuyue's voice gradually faded from inside the room. Just as everyone was alarmed, a loud baby cry rang out in its place. A moment later, Xiao Liu pushed open the door with a joyful expression and announced the good news to everyone.

"Miss has given birth! It's a little boy!"

Upon hearing this, the butler's face lit up with joy. He immediately clasped his hands together, looked up at the sky, and kept thanking the gods and Buddhas, saying, "Thank you all for protecting my young lady...!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Jinglan immediately stood up, and Jixiang quickly helped him up, and together they stepped into the room in two quick steps.

As soon as Xie Jinglan entered the house, he smelled the strong stench of blood. The midwife was holding a newborn baby in her arms. Seeing that Xie Jinglan had entered the house immediately, she subconsciously assumed that he was Jiang Yuyue's husband and moved closer to him while holding the child.

"Congratulations, Your Excellency, on the birth of your son! Look at him, what a handsome little face he has! I've delivered so many babies, but this is the first time I've ever seen such a beautiful child!"

Xie Jinglan didn't even glance at her, but went straight to Jiang Yuyue on the bed.

After more than an hour of turmoil, Jiang Yuyue lay weakly on the bed, her breathing seemingly heavy. Her long hair was haphazardly draped over her shoulders, with a few strands clinging to her sweat-dampened neck, making her look particularly disheveled. The bloodstains on the sheets were a shocking sight.

Xie Jinglan's steps were unsteady, but he still stepped forward and grasped Jiang Yuyue's hand. Feeling her slightly cool fingertips, he couldn't help but frown.

"Are you ok?"

"Not all childbirth is like this."

Jiang Yuyue was weak and listless, but she still managed a weak smile. "You're awake too? Are you feeling any better?"

Seeing that Jiang Yuyue was so weak yet still had the mind to worry about him, Xie Jinglan's eyes darkened, and a trace of regret rose in his heart.

If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have chosen this time for the final treatment. Not only did I fail to provide support when she was most vulnerable, but I also made it impossible for her to give birth in peace and caused her to worry about herself.

"I'm much better now. On the contrary... I made you worry."

Xie Jinglan reached out and gently smoothed the messy strands of hair on her forehead. Although that was his answer, his pale face didn't really carry much weight.

As soon as Jixiang entered, she immediately turned her gaze to the child in the midwife's arms. After taking a careful look, Jixiang was overjoyed.

Her eyebrows and eyes do indeed resemble Miss Jiang's, but her straight little nose is truly a carbon copy of His Highness's!

Jixiang was increasingly delighted as she looked at the child. This child was truly blessed with good looks, inheriting all the best features from both parents! But to be honest... this child did resemble His Highness more.

If Steward Zhao knew that His Highness had a successor, wouldn't he be overjoyed?

Have you seen the child?

Although Jiang Yuyue was exhausted, she was happy to see that Xie Jinglan was now more awake, and immediately gestured for the midwife to bring the baby to her, "You are the child's father...you hold him."

Seeing this, Jixiang immediately said, "Yes, young master, please hug the little prince!"

Xie Jinglan frowned, glanced at the crying infant in the midwife's arms, and showed no interest whatsoever.

"I don't have the strength in my hands, I'm afraid I'll drop the child."

Jiang Yuyue had no time to argue with him about these things. Seeing that he was unwilling to hold her, she did not force him. The midwife was also perceptive and immediately said, "Madam, this servant will take the young master downstairs to wash and change him into clean clothes."

Jiang Yuyue nodded slightly, and Jasmine immediately followed the midwife's footsteps. Xiao Liu brought in the ginseng soup to replenish her qi and helped Jiang Yuyue up to feed her.

"Let me do it."

Xie Jinglan reached out to take the medicine bowl from Xiao Liu's hand, but Jiang Yuyue shook her head to stop him.

"You're not feeling well, so you shouldn't stay here. I've given birth safely, and all I need to do now is rest and recuperate. With Xiaoliu here to take care of me, you can go back home with peace of mind."

Xie Jinglan's brows were still furrowed, but he knew Jiang Yuyue's personality. Besides, even if he stayed, he really couldn't help much. In order not to worry Jiang Yuyue, he nodded in agreement.

"Okay, then you should rest well first, I'll come see you again later."

After saying this, Xie Jinglan was helped by Jixiang to walk towards his own courtyard. Jixiang was still very excited thinking about her prince's child.

"Your Highness, have you taken a good look at that young prince? He looks exactly like you. If he grows up, he will surely be a handsome young man no less than you!"

Xie Jinglan didn't show much expression in response to Jixiang's words. Fortunately, she had given birth safely and had finally passed the most dangerous hurdle.

However, at this critical juncture, he didn't want to continue dragging his weak body along.

"Still no news about Jiang Feili?"

"not yet."

Jixiang replied, "We can't control the young marquis's whereabouts. Although we sent Yueying to look for him, it's hard to say whether we can find him."

Xie Jinglan was naturally aware of this, so he didn't make things difficult for Jixiang. He simply returned to his room. He had already been forcing himself to go out earlier, and as soon as he got back to his room, before Jixiang could even administer his medicine, he fell into a deep coma again.

As for Jiang Yuyue, she also slept for a long time due to postpartum exhaustion, and it was already evening when she woke up.

"Miss, you're awake?"

Jasmine held the sleeping baby in her arms and softly called to Xiao Liu beside her, "Quickly, bring the food to the young lady."

While Jiang Yuyue was resting, the room had already been cleaned. The neat bedding was warm and comfortable, and the crib that the housekeeper had bought long ago was placed next to her bed. Even the windows were carefully sealed with oil paper so that not a single cold breeze could get in.