After Jingwan sent them away, she was free again. After all, Li Hongyuan had just ascended the throne and had many things to do. He didn't have much time to accompany Jingwan.
Jingwan didn't need him to be by her side all the time. If he stayed in the palace for a lifetime, he would definitely dislike it for being too small. However, for Jingwan, the current palace was still fresh enough. There were many places for her to explore. Except for the palace servants who were sweeping, the other palaces were basically empty. Counting with her fingers, it seemed that there were only a few masters in the entire palace. She counted with one hand, but there were still more than five masters. Suddenly, she felt that the palace seemed to be boundless.
So, there were so many concubines in the harem, which was still useful. For example, it made the palace look less empty.
As long as there were benefits, Jingwan would never let them in. Even if all the houses were demolished, they wouldn't be able to live in them. Well, such a crazy idea was just a thought. She wouldn't really put it into action. However, these unoccupied houses were more prone to decay. Every year, the amount of money spent on maintenance would probably increase by a large amount. However, with more people in the palace, the amount of money spent would only increase. All aspects of clothing, food, housing, and transportation would definitely be an astronomical figure.
So, it was better to leave it empty. Well, Jingwan was a good Empress who was good at running a household.
The palace was far bigger than the prince's mansion. Not to mention other places, just the Imperial Garden alone was enough for Jingwan to play for a long time. However, now was not a good time to dig the ground. But she would walk around from time to time. There were some things that she could write down and slowly transform when the time came.
Because the palace was big enough, Jingwan also had many places to walk. After careful calculation, there was about a week before the child in her belly was eight months old. However, according to the calculation in her previous life, the child was born from the last period. So, the child was about 34 weeks old. The whole pregnancy cycle was 40 weeks plus or minus two. But usually, there was no problem after 36 weeks. Jingwan estimated her own situation and knew clearly the date of pregnancy. She might go after 40 weeks, so there was nothing to worry about.
She was the only master in the harem, and she was pregnant. The child might be the Emperor's eldest son, the future Emperor. Because Jingwan was very precious now, everyone revolved around her. They knew that Jingwan was not like the previous concubines who were basically holed up in their own places when they were pregnant. Jingwan went out almost every day, so every place was cleaned to ensure that no accidents would happen. According to the Emperor's love for the Empress, if something went wrong, there would be a river of blood.
Just like when she was pregnant at the beginning, people around her were nervous, but Jingwan herself was extraordinarily calm.
The days passed so leisurely. Jingwan, like Li Hongyuan's expectation, gained some weight, but it was still not obvious.
The former Qin Shufei, now Old Concubine Qin, came to the Kunyi Palace from time to time to see Jingwan. Jingwan often went to her place. Old Concubine Qin was a peaceful person. Although they were at different ages, they got along well with each other.
In fact, Jingwan actually thought about letting Old Concubine Qin go out of the palace. In some cases, she was very lonely in the palace and had no children. If she had children, she could take them out and raise them. Le Chengdi's concubines who had sons were basically like this. Speaking of it, this should be the best ending for the concubines who didn't become the Empress Dowager after the Emperor's husband died and didn't get the honor.
Old Concubine Qin refused. She had been used to it in the palace. Now there was no intrigue, so she lived a very comfortable life. Besides, "Someone wants to stay in the palace."
Jingwan immediately understood that Old Concubine Qin was referring to the Imperial Noble Consort. It was understandable that she wanted to stay close to her son.
If she was still alive, she would be the Empress Dowager now. Of course, she would still be posthumously conferred the title of Empress Dowager. As for why she was not the Empress, it was actually the Imperial Noble Consort's intention through Old Concubine Qin. According to the Imperial Noble Consort, she didn't want the title of Empress Dowager. She didn't want to have a closer relationship with Le Chengdi. However, it was normal for the new Emperor to posthumously confer the title of Empress Dowager. It was filial piety. Li Hongyuan was extremely unfilial to his father, so he had to do something else to stop people from gossiping. Li Hongyuan didn't care, but the Imperial Noble Consort had to care. She also made it clear that after Le Chengdi's death, her body would be moved out of the Imperial Mausoleum and buried again.
After the initial busy time, the big shots of the Cabinet and the Six Ministries were all filled. Li Hongyuan had more free time. Because of the great improvement of the memorials, it seemed that it would be finished quickly. In addition, unlike his father, Li Hongyuan left most of the things to the Cabinet and the Six Ministries to deal with. He only needed the general things. However, don't think that you could fool him like this. If you really had such thoughts, your head would not be far away from moving.
Ruan Ruizhong was a man of his words. Not long after, he submitted a memorial to retire. However, he was ruthlessly rejected by Li Hongyuan. Li Hongyuan's character was there. He was a man of his words. If he rejected it, it was not hypocritical to persuade him to stay. Unless you have one foot in the coffin, don't submit a memorial to go against him.
Li Hongyuan said at the beginning that he would keep Ruan Ruizhong and completely squeeze out the remaining value. How could he let him go at this time? When he was no longer useful, he could pack up his things and get out. Those who didn't know would only think that Li Hongyuan was a rare wise ruler in this aspect. Only those who were involved in it would know how bitter it was.
Luo Peishan patted him on the shoulder to comfort him. Old man, forget it. He is the emperor now. He is the boss. Everything is decided by him. No matter how capable you are, there is nothing you can do.
Ruan Ruizhong looked at Luo Peishan who was in a good mood. His face was dark. You old fox, don't think that I don't know what you are thinking. With the Empress here, you can leave at any time. You are very proud, right?
Luo Peishan was indeed very proud now. In the whole capital, no matter whether it was a noble or an aristocratic family, who could compare with the glory of the Luo Family? However, Luo Peishan was very sensible. He restrained his family and became more low-key than before. He was more diligent and cautious in doing things. It was not easy for others to take advantage of him.
With more free time, he naturally had more time to accompany Jingwan. As a result, Old Concubine Qin came to see Jingwan less.
Jingwan realized belatedly that it should be her husband's idea that Old Concubine Qin came to accompany her at any time.
In the second half of February, Li Hongyuan basically stayed with him at all times. Originally, he set a rule that there would be a court session every five days. He did not care about whether it was a court session or a court session, except for the time during the morning court session. He even brought the memorials back to Kunyi Palace.
Li Hongyuan was still so gentle to Jingwan that she had nothing to say. He was absolutely obedient.
He hid himself very well, but Jingwan still inadvertently found his anxiety.
It was said that pregnant people were easy to have prenatal anxiety. She didn't, but her husband did. However, Jingwan couldn't help laughing. She couldn't even tease him.
Because she knew why he was like this, she was full of heartache. However, she tried her best to adjust her mood. She was in a good mood because she knew that only when she was well could he be well. If she was affected by him and became bad, it would be really bad.
In March, Gong Jiu directly lived in the Kunyi Palace. As for the rules, they were all nonsense in Li Hongyuan's place.
Li Hongyuan's bad mood was especially obvious to the courtiers. As long as a small matter was not handled well, he would be furious. Even Luo Peishan and Ruan Rui Zhong trembled a little. However, they almost knew the reason. Because Luo Lao Furen and Jingwan's mother were summoned to the palace by Li Hongyuan.
It was normal for a woman to have a child. Although it was worrying, it was rare to be worried to the extent that the Emperor was worried.
The Emperor was deeply in love with the Empress. Every time people thought that he had reached the extreme, he would always tell you that it was not enough. The former Jin Qinwang was a playboy. Now Emperor Yuanqi was a completely infatuated type. To be able to tie him to this point, the Empress was also a capable person.
The 12th of March was Li Hongyuan's birthday. In the past, it was completely ignored because of Le Chengdi. Now, it was the birthday of the emperor. Naturally, it could not be ignored.
But until now, there was still no news. It was enough to see that the birthday of the Qi Yuan year would not be held. However, it was not good to give up on the birthday of the first year, right?
When it was close, someone still mentioned it. In the end, they were almost cut off by Li Hongyuan.
At this point, no one dared to say a word.
Luo Lao Furen and Zhang shi were naturally happy that they could enter the palace to accompany Jingwan at this time. However, they also clearly felt that Li Hongyuan was too nervous.
When they said this to Jingwan, Jingwan was also very helpless. However, there were some things that could not be explained.
Jingwan found that Li Hongyuan's eyes were bloodshot. This meant that he had not really closed his eyes for at least three days. However, at night, he was clearly by her side, but she did not notice at all. How could Jingwan not know that the day was getting closer and closer. In any case, Jingwan could no longer pretend that she did not know. She hugged him in a more uncomfortable position and pressed her forehead against his, "Ah Yuan, I will be fine. Really."
Li Hongyuan turned her cumbersome body sideways and hugged her from behind. One of his hands landed on her stomach. At this time, he did not hide anything. "I shouldn't have let you be pregnant with him. I shouldn't have …" Li Hongyuan once thought that at that time, his brain must have been damaged to do such a thing.
"Ah Yuan, don't be like this …" Jingwan did not know how to comfort him. In fact, what he really cared about was "her" death. The child was only part of the reason. If she was fated to have such a calamity, even if she did not get pregnant, it could be because of other reasons. He would still be in a constant state of panic. He might even become more nervous because he did not know the reason.
On the eighth day of the third month, even Master Liaochen entered the capital and entered the palace.
That night, Li Hongyuan met with Master Liaochen. He no longer concealed his terrifying aura. "Master, tell me, Wan Wan will be fine, right?"
"Amitabha. Your Majesty, this humble monk is telling you this right now. Will you listen?"
Li Hongyuan clenched his fists. That's right, he would not listen. No matter what others said, he would not listen. Unless Jingwan was truly fine and could make it through these two days. "Master, if anything happens to Wan Wan, you know what we will do." He stood up. However, he could not control his aura. He could not see Jingwan. It would affect her.
"Amitabha," Master Liaochen chanted.
Li Hongyuan stood outside. The stars in the sky were not bad. He did not know how long he had been standing there.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Highness …"
Li Hongyuan did not even wait for the palace maid to finish speaking. He turned and rushed inside.
Jingwan was having an attack. When she was still a few days away, she had been eating and drinking well. But now, she was having an attack. This day really matched Li Hongyuan's past life. The terror of that moment almost suffocated him.
Li Hongyuan personally carried Jingwan to the delivery room, which was the warm room of Kunyi Palace.
In a short time, the entire Kunyi Palace was bustling with activity. It was brightly lit inside and outside.
Not to mention Madame Luo and the others, even Grand Concubine Qin rushed over as quickly as possible.
Eight midwives had been prepared. The imperial physicians were also brought over at the first moment.
Jingwan did not expect the attack to happen so early. At this moment, she also wondered if she was going to have a misfortune. However, she did not panic. She smiled at Li Hongyuan. "It's just started. It's still early."
"You'll give birth soon. I'll be with you."
Jingwan looked at him silently. "Okay." In the end, there was no way to drive him out. Whether he was with her or not, as long as she was not safe, he would suffer in his heart.
The midwives next to him wanted to say something, but they were stopped by Nanny Gong's sharp eyes. It reminded them that they only needed to help the Empress give birth to the child smoothly. As for the rest, they should keep their mouths shut and not say a word.
"I'm hungry. I want to eat." Jingwan rubbed against Li Hongyuan and said coquettishly.
"Okay, get someone to prepare it right away."
In fact, there was no need for Li Hongyuan to order. It had already been prepared.
Now it was just labor pain, and it was not obvious. Jingwan could still endure it. However, when it came to eating, Li Hongyuan took care of it.
As time passed, the labor pain became more and more obvious, and the frequency became higher and higher. Jingwan tried her best to endure it. She even smiled and talked to Li Hongyuan, but the smile became more and more forced.
"Ah Yuan, don't be afraid. I'll be fine. We'll grow old hand in hand …"
The sun in March was already high in the sky, but there was still not much movement in the warm room of the Kunyi Palace. However, in the long corridor outside the door, there were palace maids and eunuchs kneeling on the ground.
A group of imperial physicians in blue clothes and green leather waited outside the door. Without an order, they didn't even dare to move. Their bodies were stiff.
Several palace maids in green onion shirts and jujube dresses were busy carrying hot water and tea trays. They were all sweating profusely.
The Empress had a difficult birth. It was said that her pelvis was a little small.
Li Hongyuan was inside, and Madame Luo and the others were outside. They were restless and anxious. In the end, they couldn't sit still and went straight into the delivery room. They were still dazzled by the person sitting at Jingwan's bedside.
Li Hongyuan didn't say anything. He grabbed Jingwan's hand tightly, and his face was as dark as water.
In fact, he didn't need to say anything. The people in the room knew that if anything happened to Jingwan, they would all be buried with her.
Jingwan's intermittent cries of pain could be heard. Occasionally, there was the sound of the midwife's comforting voice. Even though they were separated by the curtains, the people outside felt their scalps tingle.
"Ah!"
Jingwan was sweating profusely on the arhat couch. She was only wearing a loose robe. Her body was drenched in sweat, as if she had just been fished out of the water.
"Ah Yuan …" Jingwan called out weakly.
"Here, here, Wan Wan, I'm here …" Li Hongyuan paused for a moment before responding. His entire body was stiff.
Nurse Gong used a clean handkerchief to wipe the sweat off her face. She then brought the ginseng tea and used a small spoon to feed her a few mouthfuls.
Jingwan's eyes drifted for a moment. Another wave of pain came, but she gritted her teeth and endured it. Because he was here, Jingwan didn't feel that the pain was terrible.
"Niang niang, if you're in pain, just shout. Don't hold it in. Come, this servant will count for you. If you push down, you'll come out soon …" A midwife knelt at the end of the bed and advised her while helping her give birth naturally.
Jingwan knew that this child wouldn't be born so easily. She had been very careful about her diet. She was afraid that the child would be too big and difficult to give birth. She didn't expect that her pelvis was small. Why didn't anyone tell her this?
"Ah Yuan …"
"Wan Wan, tell me, tell me."
"Let Gong Jiu come in and take the child out."
Li Hongyuan's pupils shrank. His other hand was clenched so tightly that it made cracking sounds. After a while, he loosened his grip. "Okay. Someone, let Gong Jiu come in. "
Madame Luo and the others watched anxiously. When they heard this, they didn't quite understand what was going on. It was not good to let a man come in at this time. The Empress's reputation was not only related to the Emperor, but since the Emperor himself had agreed, he wouldn't hurt Jingwan.
Gong Jiu was actually prepared. He even brought two female doctors with him. However, he hoped that he didn't need to do anything, but now … However, at this time, there was nothing to say. Instead, he tried his best to calm down and do everything he could to ensure the safety of the Empress and the child. Otherwise, he really didn't dare to imagine what would happen.
"Ah Yuan, go out, go out, don't stand guard, go out …" He could stand guard before, but Jingwan didn't want him to be there for the next scene.
Li Hongyuan lowered his head and looked at her for a moment. "Okay." His voice was unusually loud.
Li Hongyuan went out like a ghost, but he just sat in the outer room. However, no one dared to look at him. That aura was too scary. They sincerely prayed that the Empress was fine. Otherwise, the palace would become hell.
The two female doctors beside Gong Jiu went in first. They knew what to do. When Gong Jiu went in, all he could see was Jingwan's belly.
"Gong Jiu …"
"Your Highness." Gong Jiu lowered his eyebrows and narrowed his eyes, waiting for Jingwan's orders.
"Please. You know, I can't die. You know …" Jingwan was not only worried about how her husband would break down if something happened to her, but she also didn't want to leave him. She really didn't want to.
"I will do my best," Gong Jiu said firmly.
"Okay." Jingwan slowly closed her eyes. Next, she didn't need to do anything.
Acupuncture and Mafeisan. Soon, Jingwan was silent and fell into a deep sleep.
Then, the people in the room witnessed the first cesarean section. It was bloody, but it was also full of hope and vitality.
Then, not long after, they heard cries, which almost made the people outside cry.
However, Li Hongyuan's surroundings didn't warm up at all.
The baby was washed and wrapped up. The people in the room took turns to look at him. It was a little prince. He looked healthy. Naturally, they were more concerned about Jingwan's condition.
Under the signal of Madame Luo and the others, Granny Gong carried the baby out. However, Granny Gong only dared to stand three steps away from Li Hongyuan. "Your Majesty …"
"Get out!"
That one word almost scared the people who didn't care about anything inside or outside.
Granny Gong didn't show any expression on her face. She didn't blame Li Hongyuan, but she was worried about Jingwan. She lowered her head to look at the baby in the swaddling clothes. The baby's face was wrinkled and red, and there was some white fetal skin on his head. This baby was born to be noble, but he was destined to be disliked by his father. Granny Gong thought for a while and decided to carry the baby out to the imperial physicians. Gong Jiu was busy with the Empress's affairs and hadn't checked the little prince's condition.
The imperial physicians, who were stiff, were happy to see the little prince. However, they didn't know the Empress's condition, so they didn't dare to show their emotions.
The imperial physicians took turns to check the little prince's pulse. They were all sure that he was healthy. This was good news. But, "Your Highness, you also want the Empress to be well, right?" If the Empress wasn't well, the Emperor might strangle him with his own hands.
The only thing they could do now was to wait. They kept waiting until Gong Jiu came out. "Your Majesty, the Empress is well."
Li Hongyuan's breath warmed up quickly. His whole body was like a broken string, and he collapsed quickly. "Reward!" Then, he got up and staggered into the inner room. He approached the bed and grabbed Jingwan's hand. "Wan Wan …" He blacked out and fainted. However, there was a smile at the corner of his mouth.
He vaguely heard people outside saying, "Long live the Emperor, long live the Empress, long live the Empress …"
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