Chapter 101 Concubine Jane Gives Birth
Before Ji Yunqing gave birth, the concubine Jian, who was the focus of everyone's attention in the mansion, finally gave birth.
The cause was that Concubine Jian was walking in the princess's main courtyard as usual with the help of a maid, and suddenly she slipped.
Although she was supported by the servants in time, Concubine Jian held her stomach and looked painful.
"It hurts so much, it hurts so much!"
All of a sudden, all the servants in the courtyard began to panic. The princess happened to be away from home today, but fortunately she left her capable assistant, Nanny Lou, behind.
Nanny Lou acted promptly and ordered the servants who were running around to help Concubine Jian into the delivery room, and then quickly called the midwife over.
She also carefully checked the midwives' hands, feet, clothes, and hair to make sure there was no problem anywhere before letting them in.
Then she quickly grabbed a maid and said, "Go and inform the princess, Concubine Jian is about to give birth."
The maid knew the matter was serious and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, I will go right away."
The huge noise in the main courtyard attracted the eldest daughter of the palace. She brought two maids, who were about seven or eight years old. When she heard the noise, she thought it was her mother's courtyard, so she came over to ask.
As soon as she entered the room, she saw Aunt Lou, who had always loved her, commanding the servants in a hurry, with sweat on her forehead.
"Madame Lou, what are you doing?"
When Aunt Lou heard her young lady's voice, she turned around quickly, bent down and said respectfully, "Hey, young master, why are you here? Go back quickly!"
Zhiyao's face was full of confusion, but she followed her mother's example and said calmly, "Mammy, what's going on in this courtyard?"
Nanny Lou knew that she couldn't fool the eldest daughter. Although the eldest daughter was young, she had been taught by the princess for many years, and she often went to the palace to accompany her grandmother, the Concubine Chen. She was not someone who was easy to fool.
He was also afraid that Concubine Jian would scream and scare the eldest lady again.
She hesitated for a moment and quickly explained, "Miss, this is Concubine Jian giving birth to your brother. It is inevitable that things are a bit chaotic here. Please go back first, and come back to see your brother when he is born."
But after hearing this, the other party became even more curious.
"Mammy, I want to see how a younger brother is born. How is he born?"
How can a child see this?
After much persuasion from Nanny Lou, the young lady finally gave up the idea and continued to command the servants.
When the princess hurried back, she happened to hear a baby crying. Concubine Jian had given birth.
The midwife came out holding the little baby in her arms, feeling somewhat nervous but full of joy: "Congratulations, Princess, on the birth of your baby."
It’s a girl…
The princess was extremely disappointed for a moment. She had gone through so much trouble to finally give birth to a child, but it turned out to be a girl?
When the princess saw the tiny swaddling clothes, she concealed her sadness and looked at the servants present.
He said forcefully: "Okay, reward!"
Upon hearing about the reward, the servants immediately smiled and thanked the princess.
The princess took the child and took a look at him: "It's a beautiful child, take good care of him!"
Then it was returned to the midwife.
The midwife happily carried the child into the room. She had thought that she would not be rewarded for giving birth to a girl, but it seemed that the palace was still the palace after all, and it was very generous.
Even a little girl smells good.
In the room, Concubine Jian, who had just given birth, was sweating all over, her hair was disheveled, her lips were pale, and she was trying hard not to fall asleep.
When I heard it was a daughter, I felt relieved.
She didn't know whether to be happy or sad. It was a daughter, which meant she could raise her by herself.
Daughter or daughter...
As she thought of this, she fell back and fainted.
The princess did not immediately ask the mother and daughter to leave the main courtyard. Concubine Jian rested in the main courtyard for another three days before returning to her own courtyard in a sedan chair that was covered tightly on all sides.
In the Courtyard of Concubine Li
When Concubine Li heard the maid report that Concubine Jian had given birth to a daughter, she became happy.
"very good"
If she wasn't still in confinement after giving birth, I would definitely go and see for myself.
"What about the other one? How is it now?"
The maid looked embarrassed: "Princess, this is not easy to do. I finally contacted Hong Xing, but according to her, there is no chance to do it.
Concubine Ji usually doesn't even go out, and even the maids in the yard have to go in pairs. It was only when Hong Xing went out to fetch food that she had the opportunity to interact with her."
"How cautious!"
Concubine Li suppressed her inner displeasure and said, "If there is no opportunity, create one. Do you still need me to tell you such a simple thing?"
"How can it be that easy?" the maid said worriedly.
"What did you say?"
The maid quickly bowed: "I said I would find a way."
"Click"
The master and servant looked out the window instantly, and a figure flashed by.
Concubine Li was sitting on the bed. The maid hurried to open the door, but there was no trace of the eavesdropper.
When the maid came back, Concubine Li didn't even raise her eyelids and said, "Go check."
There was no need for the concubine to explain, the maid knew that she was going to investigate the person who had just eavesdropped.
In another courtyard, Concubine Lou was simply happy.
"Haha, except for me, they all gave birth to daughters. That's great, that's great!"
"The princess must be very happy now, right?"
Concubine Lou was in a good mood. She originally thought that her son was born weak and might not be liked, but now it seems that other people are not much better.
She glanced at the sleeping child and curled her lips: "If you take good care of him, maybe he will get better someday. If something happens to that kid in the hospital..."
She had figured it out. The prince's son didn't have to take the imperial examinations, let alone march into battle. All he had to do was stay alive.
When the prince has no other children, he will naturally treasure her as his child.
Seeing her so happy that her laughter was about to be heard outside, the maid cautiously reminded: "Master, please keep your voice down, in case someone hears..."
"I heard it, so I heard it." Concubine Lou waved her hand, "Isn't it funny? I look at my son and laugh happily!"
Having said this, Concubine Lou's face suddenly changed.
"It's bad. Now the girl in the main courtyard has no son. She won't set her sights on me, right?"
The maid hesitantly comforted him, "That shouldn't be the case, right?"
"You little girl don't understand. The main courtyard must be very anxious now."
The maid really didn't understand her master's heart, but she understood one thing.
"My Lord, the princess can wait for the next one. It's not like the prince won't have children anymore. It's just a matter of waiting a little longer."
Next?
The smile on Lou Shu's face gradually disappeared.
At this moment, she had only one feeling: Why is the prince still giving birth?
What’s the use of her children after giving birth to so many?
She glared at the talkative little maid and comforted herself in her heart.
The princess has never had any children, and the concubine has no children either. Only Concubine Xu can give birth to a second child if she can give birth to the first one. She is a strong rival.
As for Concubine Li, the corners of her mouth curled up.