Either word of Zichen represents the emperor.
The emperor's grandson was born in the Purple Palace. Before the late emperor, this was the emperor's palace. Emperor Youning had a grudge against the late emperor, and since he ascended the throne, he had used the Diligent Administration Palace as his bedroom. The Purple Palace became a place for receiving foreign historians or holding banquets in the palace.
The date estimated by the imperial physician for Shen Xihe's due date was not today, but it is difficult to accurately estimate the time it takes for a woman to give birth.
The birth of Xiao Junshu aroused different thoughts among everyone. Emperor Youning even gave his date of birth to the Imperial Astronomical Observer as soon as possible. The people in the Imperial Astronomical Observer worked hard to calculate for three days, but it was all vague no matter what. They could not find out any secrets at all.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am incompetent." The Grand Historian prostrated himself in front of Emperor Youning, trembling with fear.
Emperor Youning, with a look of weariness on his face, sat on a dragon-carved chair, leaning sideways with one hand supporting his forehead, rubbing it gently with his fingertips: "Why?"
There are few good-for-nothings among those who can enter the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. There are strong and weak ones, but no mediocre ones. The Grand Astrologer is the chief officer of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. Maybe he is inaccurate occasionally, but he is a person with real talent and knowledge. This was the first time Emperor Youning heard him say to him that he could not see anything.
"Reporting to Your Majesty." The Grand Historian considered his words carefully, but did not dare to deceive the emperor. "There will be such a sign. Either the fate of the emperor's grandson will be full of ups and downs, and he will change when he encounters a change. Or..."
The Grand Historian lowered his head even lower, resting his forehead on the cold, smooth floor, and remained silent. Emperor Youning was a little impatient: "How about that?"
"Either... or..." Tai Shi Ling gritted his teeth, "Either it is too valuable to be peeped at."
After saying this, Tai Shi Ling closed his eyes in despair, knowing that he might not live long.
The waiting time was long and difficult, like the torture of a blunt knife cutting flesh. There were only the Grand Historian and His Majesty in the hall, and His Majesty remained silent for a long time.
Emperor Youning looked out the window. At the beginning of the new year, it was snowing heavily. The gray sky was covered with scattered snow. Occasionally, a cold wind blew. He would cough lightly twice, and his tired eyes had lost their former spirit.
After an unknown amount of time, when the historian's legs had already lost feeling, Emperor Youning finally came to his senses and waved his hand: "Go away. I will not allow anyone else to know what I said today."
The Grand Historian was overjoyed. As long as he kept his mouth shut, he would have a chance to survive!
The third day bath ceremony of the emperor's grandson was held with great fanfare. Shen Xihe did not show up, but the empress dowager would often bring Xiao Changhong to visit Xiao Junshu.
Xiao Changhong was no more than a child of seven or eight years old. He had always been the youngest in the palace. Now there was a child younger than him and of a lower generation. He seemed to find it very novel.
Moreover, this child is very patient. Xiao Junshu can only babble, but he seems to understand and cooperate with him perfectly. When the uncle and nephew meet, they talk about everything and forget about the people and things around them.
Shen Xihe spent her confinement period peacefully in the company of Xiao Changhong and his son. Emperor Youning did not take any action during her confinement period, which made her feel complicated.
Compared to the third-day bath ceremony which was attended only by the women of the imperial court, the full-month banquet was ordered by Emperor Youning himself and all civil and military officials were present.
It has been a long time since the palace has seen such a happy face.
As the banquet was about to end, Shen Xihe held Xiao Junshu and bowed respectfully to His Majesty: "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your grace and favor to me, allowing me to give birth in the East Palace. Today, I have safely brought the grandson into the world, and I have also explained to the Crown Prince. I really shouldn't stay in the East Palace any longer. It is not in accordance with emotion, reason, and law. Please allow me to take Junshu out of the palace."