After killing four concubines, the queen was sentenced to death and reborn

All the palace servants in Weiyang Palace woke up from their sleep, with some panic on their faces, but more of a well-trained calmness. They quickly followed the established procedures and began to work in an orderly manner. Some prepared hot water, some cleaned up the delivery room, and some hurried to summon the midwife and the imperial physician.

The atmosphere in Weiyang Palace was tense yet orderly. Because Lu Lingyuan was about to give birth, everyone in the palace had been prepared all the time. Every palace servant was on high alert, not daring to be negligent or careless in the slightest.

Xiao Chengji summoned ministers to discuss matters tonight. As it was late, he did not return to the Purple Palace, but stayed there to rest.

Zheng Xiyan couldn't help but feel a deep distress and pity in her heart. She gently held Lu Lingyuan's hand, as if she wanted to pass her strength to her.

"Mother..." Xiao Chengji spoke nervously, with a tremor in his voice.

"How is the Queen?" Zheng Xiyan turned her gaze to the midwife and her expression became extremely serious.

The midwife quickly replied, "The Queen's water has broken and she will give birth soon." There was a hint of anxiety and nervousness in her voice.

"Ji'er, the queen is about to give birth, you go out first." After saying this, Zheng Xiyan's expression was serious and earnest.

"The Queen's safety is now entirely entrusted to you." A sharp light flashed in Zheng Xiyan's eyes, which was a spur and warning to everyone present.

"Yes, Your Majesty the Queen, please rest assured! We will do our best to ensure the safety of the Queen and her child." The midwife bowed hurriedly, her voice trembling slightly but also full of determination.

"Mother, I, your son..." Xiao Chengji was extremely anxious and hesitated to speak. Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zheng Xiyan with a more resolute attitude.

"You can't stay here, Ji'er. Even if you don't consider yourself, you should think more about the Queen. If this matter gets out, it will only bring more unnecessary criticism and trouble to the Queen." Zheng Xiyan's face became more and more serious, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Xiao Chengji's heart.

"Ji'er, follow your mother to the outer room and wait. If you stay here, it will only distract the Queen and prevent her from giving birth." There was an irresistible force in Zheng Xiyan's words. She gently stretched out her hand, motioning Xiao Chengji to follow.

At this time, Lu Lingyuan endured the severe pain before childbirth, stretched out her hand weakly, and held Xiao Chengji's hand. Her voice became hoarse due to pain, but she still tried her best to comfort him: "Your Majesty, what the Queen Mother said is very true, you should go out! I...I am fine."

Lu Lingyuan's face was as pale as paper, and sweat was dripping like drizzle, sticking her originally soft black hair tightly to her cheeks. Her eyes, which were usually full of tenderness, were now tightly closed because of the pain, and the corners of her mouth twitched occasionally, revealing that she was experiencing unspeakable pain.

"Yuan'er..." Xiao Chengji was in great pain. He wanted to stay with her, but he was also worried that she would be criticized for it.

"Emperor!" Zheng Xiyan raised her voice and shouted solemnly.

Seeing this, Xiao Chengji had no choice but to accept it. He reluctantly let go of her hand and followed Zheng Xiyan out.

"Hmm..." Lu Lingyuan bit the cotton cloth in her mouth, her face full of tear marks.

Outside the delivery room, Xiao Chengji paced back and forth anxiously, feeling extremely tormented.

Zheng Xiyan couldn't bear it any longer, so she stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Ji'er, you are the emperor. You must stay calm at all times and don't let others see that you are timid."

Xiao Chengji was confused, but he still listened to his mother, slowly sat down on the couch, and waited patiently.

Zheng Xiyan then said to Shuang Ning: "Have all the concubines in the palace arrived?"

"Your Majesty, everyone has arrived. The concubines in each palace are waiting in the side hall as ordered by your Majesty." Shuang Ning said slowly.

"Okay, I got it." Zheng Xiyan slowly sat down on the couch, feeling nervous.

"Hmm..." In the delivery room, Lu Lingyuan held Yun'er's hand tightly and bit the cotton cloth on her mouth hard.

"My queen, start pushing, push harder..." the midwife said hurriedly.

"Ah..." Lu Lingyuan began to push hard, but after a few times, she was exhausted. "Don't be nervous, Madam, relax. Come on, keep pushing..."