Currently, General Lu is the only one in Lingzhou who has the largest number of troops, 120,000 men, and does not need any assistance for the time being.
The war at the front was at a stalemate and Ning Chen had no time to take care of the harem.
Until May, he never came back and didn't even send his servants to take a look.
It was also on the eighth day of May that heavy rain fell in Kyoto, and it didn't stop until the evening.
While having dinner, news suddenly came that Wei Ruixuan had launched an attack.
Despite the heavy rain, the Queen had no choice but to go there in the rain to take charge. After all, Ning Chen could not leave the previous dynasty at all at this moment.
It's so late now, and he is still discussing matters with ministers in the imperial study.
So he just sent someone to deliver the message.
And Ning Chen really couldn't leave, so he felt relieved with the Queen in charge.
Yao Xiang's move scared Ye Jun.
Although I was not afraid before, when the time came to give birth, it was the first time in my life, so how could I not be afraid
After some thought, he asked Bai Zhu to go to Jiuchen Palace.
Yao Xiang's fetal position was a little abnormal, and the birth was very difficult. It was raining heavily outside, and the atmosphere was even more tense.
Concubines from all over the place were crowded into the room, and many of them were soaked when they arrived.
It was Concubine Jingde who took charge and found some charcoal braziers for everyone to roast the food.
"It's a blessing for Concubine Fang to give birth this time, at this time and in this weather." Concubine Shu said with disdain.
De Fei also looked worried, "That's right, right now in Zhao Chun Xuan, Ming Xiu Yuan is also about to give birth, fortunately they didn't start at the same time, otherwise how could we take care of everything."
After hearing this, the queen paused while drinking tea.
Hui Shunyi was sincere, "Ming Xiuyuan's pregnancy is half a month later than Fang Jieyu's, so it shouldn't happen at this time, how could it be such a coincidence."
The queen also nodded.
"Ming Xiuyuan and Fang Jieyu are both blessed. They are naturally blessed by the Buddhist beads. Don't worry too much. Nothing will happen."
After a pause, he said to the person beside him, "Suqin, go to Jiuchen Palace again to see if the emperor has finished his work. Also, go to Zhaochunxuan to check on Ming Xiuyuan for me. She is alone, don't let her get scared or frightened."
Suqin responded, holding up her umbrella and disappeared into the dark rain.
On the other side, Bai Zhu had been waiting outside Jiuchen Palace for almost an hour.
Finally, I saw the palace door open and seven or eight ministers walked out, sent out by Yuan Jiu.
When he came out, he naturally saw him and asked.
Bai Zhu then told the purpose of his visit.
"I can't make the decision on this matter. So, you go in and talk to the emperor." Yuan Jiu said.
"Hey, thank you for your flexibility, eunuch." Bai Zhu bowed.
Entering the hall, Ning Chen was changing his outer clothes, preparing to go to Wei Rui Xuan for a visit.
Seeing him come in, she became a little nervous, "Why are you here at this time? Is there something wrong with Ming Xiuyuan?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Xiuyuan is fine for the time being. I just want to ask you a favor and asked you to pass it on to me." Bai Zhu knelt down hurriedly.
"Go ahead." Ning Chen waved his hand.
Bai Zhu then said, "We, Xiuyuan, beg the emperor to allow the Ye family outside the palace to send in a few midwives for use."
"Hasn't the palace prepared it early in the morning?"
Ning Chen asked curiously.
Although there were also cases where servants from one's own family were used, they would usually report in advance and bring them to the palace when the baby was about to be born. Ye Jun did not tell them in advance, so she had always been prepared with the people arranged by the queen.
Bai Zhu bowed deeply and told the truth.
"Xiuyuan said that she was willing to let the emperor and her mother hold her life."
The meaning of this statement is very clear. Ye Jun does not trust the people arranged by the Queen.
So from the very beginning, Ye Jun actually had no intention of using the midwives in the palace, and had already secretly prepared his own people.
Ning Chen was somewhat displeased that Ye Jun had kept the secret from him, and his eyes darkened slightly.
But in the end he nodded in agreement.
"Since she has made arrangements, let's bring her in."
"I, on behalf of Xiuyuan, would like to thank the emperor!" Bai Zhu bowed deeply again.
There was no delay on this matter at all, and someone was sent out to pick it up overnight.
Although Ning Chen felt uncomfortable, there was a woman named Yao in Weiruixuan who was giving birth at that time. He had no time to think about anything else and had to go and see her quickly.
This happened to be the time when he met Suqin who came to invite people.
"It's hard to walk on a rainy night. Your Majesty's clothes are all wet. Please wipe them off quickly." The Queen said considerately, and glanced at the side. "Suqin's clothes are all wet after this trip. Look at the mud on the hem of her skirt. Is she walking smoothly on the road? I hope she didn't fall."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine. I also went to see Ming Xiuyuan. Xiuyuan has already lay down to rest. Everything is fine." Suqin said.
The queen nodded and said nothing more.
Ning Chen called the imperial physician to inquire about the situation.
As I said before, the fetus was in a slightly tilted position, so the birth was difficult. The midwife, who knew some techniques, massaged the fetus to keep it right during the birth.
Only by correcting the fetal position can the delivery be smooth.
Even though it was not the first time that Yao Xiang experienced this kind of pain, she couldn't help but groan in pain.
In her previous life, the fetus was in an abnormal position and the birth was difficult, but as long as she could give birth to a son, it was all worth it.
Zhao Chunxuan.
Ye Jun had already laid down, but she couldn't fall asleep because she was too nervous.
Today was Nan Zhi's night watch, so he sat on the footstool and talked to her.
"Xiuyuan, don't be too scared. Nanny Liang said that your baby is in good shape and in the right position. It won't be as difficult as Concubine Fang's." Nanzhi comforted her. "I have also heard that some women have smooth labor and it takes less than half an hour to give birth. They are done very quickly."
"I understand the truth, but when the time comes, I'm still a little scared." Ye Jun sighed.
I moved my body and turned over to lie flat, wanting to feel what position I would be in when giving birth.
Staring at the flower tent with the word "Fu" above his head, Ye Jun was a little dazed.
Suddenly, I seemed to see something on the beam outside the tent. When I was about to see it clearly, suddenly a slender black shadow fell from the sky.
This time Ye Jun saw clearly that it was a slender black snake.
Nan Zhi lowered her head and hadn't noticed yet. There was only one light on in the room, making it very dim. Ye Jun's pupils contracted violently and his breathing became rapid.
"Snake, snake, there is a snake in Nanzhi!"
Ye Jun cried out in surprise and tried to sit up.
Nan Zhi was also frightened and hurried to help her, "Where is the snake? Xiuyuan, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I am here."
At this moment, Ye Jun was so scared that his face turned pale, and he pointed at the top of the tent with shaking arms.
The snake that suddenly fell down began to wriggle and crawl downwards.
Nan Zhi was so scared that she screamed, "Someone come, there is a snake in the room, come quickly, protect Xiu Yuan!"
While shouting, he helped Ye Jun down from the bed.
Luzhi and Luhe, who were guarding the door, came in with lights. When the room was lit up, they found that there was more than one.
There was a bigger one wrapped around the beam, and two more were curled up in the corner near the window, all heading towards the bed.