Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

142 The Great Demon King of Longyue has arrived!

(Yongshou Palace)

"The Emperor has arrived!" Su Peisheng's loud voice rang out outside Yongshou Palace, breaking the original tranquility.

An Lingrong walked out upon hearing the voice and performed a standard palace etiquette: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health and longevity."

Yinzhen hurried in, his eyes full of worry for Zhen Huan: "No need to be polite, how is Concubine Xi doing now?"

An Lingrong looked at Yinzhen's genuine worry, feeling mixed emotions. She deliberately hesitated to speak, and finally sighed: "Your Majesty, Sister Huan... The imperial physician said that Sister Huan was overly worried during her pregnancy, and I'm afraid she might have a difficult birth."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen frowned, and his tone was full of determination: "Where is Wen Shichu? Tell him to come out and see me immediately!"

"Your Majesty, Imperial Doctor Wen is trying his best to deliver my sister's baby in the delivery room right now. I'm afraid he is too busy to do anything else." An Lingrong pretended to be embarrassed.

Yinzhen was extremely anxious and was about to enter the delivery room, but was quickly stopped by Su Peisheng. An Lingrong also stepped forward at the right time and dissuaded him on the grounds of traditional customs: "Your Majesty, the delivery room is not convenient, and there is a saying among the people that it is unlucky. Please wait outside the door for a while."

Yinzhen stopped walking, but the anxiety in his eyes did not diminish. He said in a deep voice: "Go and tell Doctor Wen to make sure that Concubine Xi and the fetus are safe. If there is any mistake, the entire Imperial Hospital will be blamed!"

An Lingrong sensed the determination in Yinzhen's words, and felt both relieved and sad. She whispered softly, "Your Majesty, what if..."

Having said this, she deliberately paused, leaving Yinzhen enough space to comprehend what she had not said.

Yinzhen was silent for a moment, and finally said firmly: "I will do my best to protect you, my Lord."

Although his voice was soft, it was as heavy as a thousand pounds, revealing his inseparable feelings for Zhen Huan.

An Lingrong felt a warm current in her heart when she heard this. She smiled and nodded, "Yes, I will go and inform Doctor Wen right away."

After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave, but as she turned around, her eyes met Yinzhen's, and both of them read deep concern and reluctance in each other's eyes.

Yinzhen stood there, looking at An Lingrong's departing back, praying silently in his heart: Huanhuan, I have already lost Rouze, no matter what, I can't lose you again.

This deep affection, like the gentlest sunshine in spring, penetrates through the palace walls and warms the hearts of everyone in the delivery room who is waiting for a miracle to happen.

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It was a dark night and there was total silence outside the Yongshou Palace. Only the occasional faint sounds coming from the delivery room touched everyone's heart.

Yinzhen paced outside the door, his anxiety evident in his words. Every time he wanted to step into the place that was considered taboo, he was pulled back by his reason and the dissuasion of others.

Just as he could no longer hold back and was about to force his way in, Queen Yixiu hurried over. Her appearance did not calm Yinzhen's anxiety, but instead made the atmosphere even more subtle.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Yi Xiuxing performed the ceremony, with a barely perceptible bitterness in her voice, "Your Majesty, please take a seat and wait."

"No need to be polite." Yinzhen responded briefly, his eyes never leaving the door of the delivery room. "Huanhuan has been in there for a long time, and there is no news at all. How can I not worry?"

Yixiu knew Yinzhen's deep love for Zhen Huan, and her heart was hurt, but she also understood her position, so she advised gently: "Your Majesty, there are indeed many taboos in the delivery room, but Concubine Xi is blessed with great fortune, and both mother and child will be safe. Doctor Wen is a skilled doctor, and he will protect her well."

At this time, An Lingrong helped Shen Meizhuang out of the delivery room. Although Shen Meizhuang looked tired, there was a gleam of relief in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." After paying her respects, she slowly sat down with the help of Caiyue.

"You are still pregnant, so let's skip these unnecessary formalities." Yinzhen said with concern, his eyes full of tenderness.

Shen Meizhuang smiled slightly and replied gratefully, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then, she turned to Yinzhen and said with some relief in her tone: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Doctor Wen has confirmed that Huan'er is in a stable condition. She is trying hard to give birth. I believe there will be good news soon."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen's frown finally relaxed a little, but the worry in his heart did not completely disappear.

"But why is there no movement after so long?" He couldn't help but ask again.

Before he finished speaking, a clear baby cry broke the silence of the night, like the sound of nature, instantly dispelling all the haze.

Everyone had a relieved smile on their face, except Yixiu, whose smile was mixed with a subtle hint of complex emotions.

Yinzhen could no longer hold back and rushed into the delivery room recklessly. Su Peisheng wanted to stop him, but it was too late.

-

In the delivery room, Zhen Huan lay there tired but contentedly, with her wet nurse standing beside her. In her arms was a tiny life, exploring the world with her clear eyes.

Yinzhen walked to the bedside and gently held Zhen Huan's hand, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude: "Huan Huan, you have worked hard."

At this moment, all the waiting and worry turned into endless tenderness and love.

"Your Majesty, your concubine pays homage." Although Zhen Huan's voice was not enthusiastic, it was tender and indifferent as a new mother. In her opinion, this indifferent greeting was a subtle expression of the complex emotions at the moment.

This scene was seen by Yixiu who was standing by. The emotions surging in her heart were a subtle reaction to Zhen Huan's regaining favor but being unable to fully control it.

Yinzhen seemed not to notice the subtlety in Zhen Huan's words. His smile was still as warm as before, and his eyes were full of doting and love for Zhen Huan: "Huan Huan, you gave birth to a princess for me. She looks exactly like you. She is so beautiful."

Yixiu interrupted at the right time, her words revealing the dignity of a mother of the country: "I wonder what name the emperor will give the princess?"

Yinzhen thought for a moment, looked at the hazy moon outside the window, and suddenly an inspiration came to him: "The moonlight is hazy, so the princess should be named Longyue. I hope she will be as gentle and pure as the moonlight."

When Zhen Huan heard this, her heart moved slightly.

Longyue, this name is like a gentle moonlight, illuminating her heart.

She knew that this time, her daughter would grow up healthy and happy by her side and would not repeat her past mistakes.

So, she opened her red lips and said with gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Upon seeing this, Yixiu exchanged a few more pleasantries, then presented the gift, citing her busy palace affairs as an excuse, and then asked to return to the palace.

Yinzhen did not try to persuade him to stay, but just waved his hand casually to show his understanding.

Seeing this, the others tactfully left, leaving Yinzhen and Zhen Huan alone in this warm delivery room to share the joy and tranquility of becoming new parents.

In the room, the flickering candlelight illuminated the figures of Yinzhen and Zhen Huan looking at each other affectionately.

Yinzhen coughed lightly, as if to pave the way for what he was going to say next: "Hanhuan, have you thought it through?"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan looked determined and asked, "Your Majesty, have you thought it through? All I want is a loyal person and a sincere love." Although her voice was soft, every word was clear and struck Yinzhen's heart.

Yinzhen was stunned by Zhen Huan's question, then smiled bitterly: "I have always known it, but I am worried whether you can really let it go. Although there are many concubines in the harem, you should know my feelings."

Zhen Huan sighed softly and recalled the past: "A few years ago, in the Plum Garden, the wish I made was to find a person who loves me. Now, although I have achieved my wish, I still have doubts in my heart. Your Majesty, do you like me as a person, or is it just because of my face that looks like Queen Chunyuan?"

Yinzhen was shocked when he heard this. He had never thought that this question would be put in front of him so directly.

He was silent for a moment, looked into Zhen Huan's eyes seriously, and said slowly: "Huan Huan is Huan Huan, you have your own unique charm and talent, and you are never anyone's substitute. My feelings for you are sincere."

After hearing this, a glimmer of tears flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes, but was quickly replaced by a smile: "So, will Silang be Huan Huan's Silang from now on?" There was a hint of expectation and uneasiness in her tone.

Yinzhen nodded solemnly and held Zhen Huan's hand: "Huan Huan's sincerity cannot be betrayed. From now on, I am willing to be your Silang, and go through the ups and downs with you, and grow old together."

The two smiled at each other, and all the misunderstandings and suspicions disappeared at this moment.

They hugged each other tightly, as if they wanted to integrate each other into their lives.