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Is she about to give birth?!

The carriage was just approaching the palace gate at that moment.

Even though Xie Ling was calm and resourceful on the battlefield, his mind went blank for a moment when he looked down and saw the small patch of dark blood on Qi Yitang's skirt.

Some parts also softened immediately.

I've started bleeding... What should I do now?

Childbirth requires a stable environment and a midwife, but they haven't returned to Yaotang Palace yet, so they can't just find any place to give birth.

Xie Ling seemed frozen in place, not moving an inch. Qi Yitang nudged him, "Yanzhi?"

In a flash, Xie Ling regained his composure and rationality, trying to keep his voice steady, "It's alright, Tangtang, don't be afraid, your husband is here..."

Whether to comfort Qi Yitang or herself, she said, "Don't be afraid, everything will be alright."

"I wasn't scared."

Ever since she became pregnant, Qi Yitang knew this was going to happen.

She was afraid because Xie Ling wasn't by her side, and she feared that her nightmare would come true.

Now that he's back safe and sound, she's no longer afraid.

but……

Looking at Xie Ling's pale face and slightly trembling hands, she felt that this person was even more nervous than she was.

"I'm really not scared. Why don't you... calm down first?"

[Wa Ge is hilarious! He was supposed to be delivering the baby, but his hands are shaking so badly he's practically got Parkinson's.]

Xie Ling took two deep breaths, forcing himself to recall the contents of those medical books. First-time labor is longer, and he wouldn't give birth immediately after spotting; he still had time.

He lifted the car curtain and said in a deep voice, "Stop the car!"

The guards reined in their horses at the sound of their voices, "Whoa!"

"Brother?" Xie Changqing poked his head in and asked, "What's wrong?"

The carriage was too slow, so Xie Ling picked up Qi Yitang horizontally and held her steadily in his arms. He bent down and stepped out of the carriage. "Your sister-in-law is about to give birth."

After saying just that, he leaped onto the palace wall with a light touch of his toes.

In the blink of an eye, the figure in black instantly darted several feet away.

My goodness, people in ancient times really could fly.

On the long street, the patrolling guards only felt a dark shadow flash overhead. "Who?!"

At first glance, they thought it was some audacious assassin daring to break into the palace in broad daylight. But upon closer inspection of the black dragon robe, they suddenly realized, "It's His Majesty and the Empress!"

"His Majesty is still alive!"

At the palace gate, Xie Changqing, Princess Anping, and the others were only stunned for a brief moment before they immediately reacted.

Is she about to give birth?!

There was no time to walk, so they mounted their horses and galloped straight into the palace gates.

……

Along with the good news of the emperor's resurrection, which spread throughout the palace, came the news that the empress was about to give birth.

Everyone was initially stunned in surprise, "His Majesty is still alive?"

Then it dawned on him that the Empress was about to give birth, and the child had come at just the right time.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you're still alive! That's wonderful... This old servant thought I'd never see you again... Waaah..."

Li Degui truly lived up to his title as the chief steward of the imperial court; even when he was sobbing and wiping away tears, it didn't affect his efficiency.

Upon receiving the message from the secret guard, he immediately ordered people to prepare hot water, scissors, clean white cloth, and so on.

Just as Xie Ling placed Qi Yitang on the bed, the midwife and all the other physicians were in place, and Physician Kou and Physician Fang arrived one after the other.

The entire Yaotang Palace went from chaos to order in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

The Empress Dowager, who was taking her medicine, rushed to Yaotang Palace upon receiving the news. "Emperor, you're not dead?"

Almost everyone asks this question.

Xie Ling pinched the bridge of her nose, and before she could answer, the Empress Dowager had already turned her attention to Qi Yitang, "Empress, how are you feeling?"

The contractions had slowly started, and Qi Yitang felt waves of tightness and pain in her abdomen, but it was still within her tolerance range.

"……fine."

Physician Kou and Physician Fang took turns checking the pulse and confirmed that it would take several more hours before the onset of labor. They then retreated to a side hall to prepare ginseng slices and emergency medicines, just in case.

Only a few midwives and maids remained in the delivery room.

Xie Ling began to shoo people away, "Mother, Tangtang, I'll take care of things here. You may leave now."

Before the Empress Dowager could react, she was pushed out.

"..." It's good that the son didn't die, but what is this madman trying to do by staying inside?

Li Degui wiped away his tears and forced a smile, "Empress Dowager, please rest in the side hall. There are servants here to watch over you. His Majesty has been studying medical books for a long time, saying he wants to personally help Your Highness give birth..."

This was completely beyond the Empress Dowager's comprehension.

What is that?

The live chat was buzzing with comments: "[Haha, let the ultimate love-struck fool give these ancient people a real shock!]"

Actually, even I, a modern person, was deeply moved.

Just then, Xie Changqing came running over, his clothes askew and covered in sweat. "Mother, how is my sister-in-law? Has she given birth? Where is my brother?"

The Empress Dowager, lost in thought, pointed to the palace gate. "Your imperial brother is inside... delivering a baby."

"Oh, thank goodness, my brother is here... wait, to deliver the baby—?!" Xie Changqing's eyes widened, like a screaming chicken being choked.

Princess Anping arrived shortly afterward, her head also filled with two question marks.

I know you two are very much in love, but is it really necessary to go this far?

That's really a bit scary.

But no one dared to use phrases like "the delivery room is bloody and filthy" to dissuade them, for anyone who did would suffer the consequences.

……

Inside the hall, everyone looked tense, but seeing Xie Ling arranging everything in an orderly manner, Qi Yitang felt much more at ease.

Hopefully, these two kids will be more sensible and won't cause trouble for too long.

She's only bleeding, her water hasn't broken yet, there's still time.

Xie Ling tested the water temperature, removed Qi Yitang's outer clothes, and carefully placed her into the warm bathtub. "Our Tangtang loves to be clean. Let your husband wash you up so you can smell nice when welcoming the children and won't feel uncomfortable during your postpartum period."

Even though Xie Ling hadn't returned, Qi Yitang sat on the dragon throne and gave orders to the ministers, and he was quite authoritative.

But as soon as he came back, she felt like she had turned back into that useless little thing who needed to be waited on.

"Give me a kiss." Qi Yitang felt a pang of tenderness and pouted.

Xie Ling lowered his head and touched her lips, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

After showering and wringing out her hair, Xie Ling brought over a bowl of warm chicken porridge. "Eat something first, so you'll have the energy later."

He arranged everything perfectly, leaving Qi Yitang no room for complaint; she could only obediently open her mouth.

After taking a few bites, he frowned. "I can do it myself. Your arm injury hasn't healed yet."

He had seen it on the projection earlier; the poisoned arrow had almost pierced through his arm, and it certainly hadn't healed in such a short time.

"I'm fine." Xie Ling moved the bowl to the side. "Open your mouth."

Ok.

After she had eaten most of her food, the contractions gradually became more frequent. Qi Yitang endured it, her brows furrowing slightly.

Xie Ling wiped the sweat from her forehead. "Do you want to see your mother? I'll have someone bring her to the palace."

Qi Yitang nodded, "Yes, and I also want Fourth Brother."

Then, remembering something else, he said, "While you're at it, go to the Marquis of Anyang's residence and call Yunzhi over too. She told me to call her when I give birth, saying she has something for me."

Although she didn't understand what a sheltered young lady wanted to do in the delivery room, Qi Yitang would keep her promise since she had made it.

It's Song Yunzhi again.

Xie Ling's eyes darkened slightly. Why is she everywhere?

Although he was very unwilling, Xie Ling was too lazy to argue at this crucial moment and sent people to call them over.