It wasn't that Caiyun didn't know about these things. Although she had Xiao Ruxun's promise, it still put a lot of pressure on Caiyun.
Although she was pregnant, Caiyun had always been worried that if it wasn't for her son, people would say that she was jealous, that she didn't have the dignity and tolerance of a mother of a country. She was afraid that she wouldn't be able to hold on.
Xiao Ruxun comforted her. No matter if it was a son or a daughter, they were all his children. Moreover, even if she gave birth to a son, there would still be officials who would constantly come up to persuade her, saying that Ming Taizu had more than thirty sons while he only had one or two. This wasn't a blessing for the country.
It was nothing more than hoping that he could change the rules of the previous dynasty and not choose small families to enter the palace. Instead, he would choose large families. This was because the founding emperor would marry meritorious officials or be in-laws. With this additional layer of relationship, the relatives of the emperor would be different from the ordinary officials.
How could he not see through these little tricks?
However, all of this had a reason. He could say it, but he couldn't stop them from saying it. They would always have a reason. Unless Caiyun transformed into a heroic mother and gave birth to twelve children, then the civil and military officials in the court would have nothing to say.
Otherwise, they would still have something to say.
In the end, there were no small matters related to the emperor. They were all national affairs. The officials had the right and the obligation to quarrel with the emperor, but the emperor couldn't turn hostile.
This was because they were talking about national affairs, serious matters related to the continuation of the country. They didn't say that you could have sex with a certain concubine or not. No matter who you slept with, as long as you were allowed to choose a concubine, why couldn't you?
Previously, he used the political storm to eliminate a group of former Ming officials, and this kind of discussion was suppressed. However, these days, this kind of discussion arose again, saying that the emperor didn't have a woman to sleep with. It was simply unimaginable.
Xiao Ruxun didn't think it was unimaginable. Ming Xiaozong came over just like that, and his life was also very simple. He was busy dealing with national affairs all day, taking care of the child, and managing everything in Zhenbang. All his thoughts were spent on these matters, and he didn't have any time for himself.
Late at night, she still had to check on Zhenbang to see if he had slept well. She instructed the old female official to take good care of the child, then she would fall asleep as soon as her head touched the pillow. Sometimes she would sleep until dawn, but sometimes she wouldn't even sleep until the fifth watch before she had to get up for morning court.
Xiao Ruxun had set a court every three days, and there was an afternoon court every day. He felt that when he wasn't an emperor, he could still sleep well and have some time to do things he liked, such as going out to hunt. But now, he basically didn't have any free time. Even if he did, he would squeeze it out and use it on Zhenbang.
He really didn't have time to think about the talent show.
Now was also good. The Empress was about to give birth and was about to give birth. It could also shut the mouths of those officials for a while. They could talk about the future later. Now, they had to get through the present first.
Xiao Ruxun had been waiting outside the Kunning Palace with Zhenbang. Seeing the imperial physicians and midwives coming and going, and hearing Caiyun's painful cries, he was so anxious that he was like an ant on a hot pan.
"Why isn't it born yet? Did you guys properly deliver the baby ah! "
Xiao Ruxun was so anxious that he began to reprimand the midwives. They were so scared that they knelt on the ground and begged for mercy. Just as Xiao Ruxun was feeling anxious, the emperor emeritus arrived.
When Xiao Wenkui heard that Caiyun was about to give birth, he also hurried over with Yingying. When he saw Xiao Ruxun like this, he quickly went forward to comfort Xiao Ruxun.
"Calm down. You are the emperor. How can an emperor be like this? Why are you blaming the midwives for not giving birth? It's not like the midwives are giving birth! You guys get up and quickly go in. It's busy inside! "
Xiao Wenkui reprimanded Xiao Ruxun with a straight face and called the midwives to quickly go in.
The midwives quickly thanked him and ran into the delivery room.
Xiao Ruxun hurriedly said, "Father, this, I'm really anxious. Why isn't it born yet? I remember that it wasn't that long before Caiyun gave birth to Yingying and Zhenbang! Why is it taking so long this time? "
"What's the use of being anxious? The one giving birth isn't you! If you're anxious, will Caiyun be able to give birth immediately? Sit down! "
Xiao Wenkui took on the stance of an emperor and had a straight face. As the only person in the world who had a higher position than Xiao Ruxun, Xiao Ruxun obediently sat down.
But he couldn't sit steadily. His heart was still thinking about Caiyun and his ears were still hearing the cries of pain.
Xiao Wenkui called Zhenbang and Yingying to his side and hugged them with each hand as he sat down. He slowly said, "That year, when your mother gave birth to you four brothers, it wasn't smooth. Especially when you were born. Your mother wasn't young anymore and took more than two hours to give birth to you.
At that time, your mother cried and screamed in pain. Father will never forget it in this lifetime. It's a pity that your mother's luck wasn't good. Before you could become the emperor and truly become the empress dowager, she passed away. It's not easy for a woman to give birth to a child. It's like walking through the gates of hell. The person you can't let down in this lifetime is the woman who gave birth to your child. "
Xiao Ruxun nodded his head.
"I know. I won't let down Caiyun."
"I believe in this. You are a child who will do what you say. I believe in you. That's why I didn't say anything when you didn't choose a candidate or take a concubine. At that time, there were ministers who wanted to persuade you to choose a candidate and take a concubine, but I didn't pay attention to them.
These are your own matters and I won't interfere. But, Si 'er, you have to be prepared. Choosing a concubine is a small matter and you can ignore it, but there are many important matters that you have to do.
We are no longer the Xiao Family of Yan 'an. Now, we are the royal family. There are many things that the royal family has to do. The emperor doesn't just say whatever he wants. Since ancient times, haven't there been many emperors who have been wronged? "
Xiao Ruxun, on the other hand, did not feel that she would be wronged. Since ancient times, how many emperors had more power than her?
Other than Qin Zulong, there was also Ming Taizu. Which emperor had more power than him?
But what the emperor emeritus said made sense. As the royal family, there would always be things that they had to do. There were some things that couldn't be done just because they thought about it.
Xiao Ruxun looked at Zhenbang and Yingying, who had confused expressions on their faces.
This pair of children would probably be born in many situations where they had to do things. They would no longer be innocent and worry-free children.
How could the royal family and the royal family be so easy?
Sigh …
Thinking of this, Xiao Ruxun couldn't help but sigh deeply. As he was sighing, there was suddenly a loud cry of a baby.
！！！
Xiao Ruxun raised his head and his face was full of surprise.
It was born just like that?
"Aiya! It's finally born! "
The emperor emeritus's face was full of joy, "Is it a boy or a girl?"
As he shouted, the emperor emeritus walked forward. Xiao Ruxun hurriedly supported him and ran to the door of the delivery room.
Not long later, a midwife came out with a face full of joy. When she saw Xiao Ruxun and the emperor emeritus, she hurriedly reported, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, emperor emeritus! The empress has given birth to a son! "
"Haha! A son! It's really a boy! Fourth son! Our Xiao family has gained another male heir! Hahahaha! I can hold a grandson again! Ahahahaha! "
The emperor emeritus was so happy that he danced around. He quickly took the baby from the midwife's hands and looked at the little thing inside.
"Aiyo, hey! Hahaha, good, good, Si 'er, quickly look, quickly look! "
The Retired Emperor placed the little meatball in front of Xiao Ruxun. Xiao Ruxun didn't know how to react for a moment, but when she saw the little face with its closed eyes and wrinkled skin appear in front of her, the joy in her heart burst out.
"Li Sheng! Li Sheng! "
Xiao Ruxun held his newborn son and shouted Li Sheng's name. He was smiling so much that his mouth was almost crooked.
The head eunuch hurriedly rushed over.
"Your Majesty! This old servant is here! "
"Reward! The servants in the empress' palace, the midwives, the doctors in the imperial hospital, and everyone who contributed will be rewarded! Heavily rewarded! "
"As you command!"
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