Comprehensive film and television: Youyou Biography

Chapter 833 [Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 23]

On a sunny day, the breeze was blowing gently, and the air was filled with a faint floral scent. Youyou was sitting leisurely on a stone bench in the courtyard, chatting happily with Hailan. Hailan was seen skillfully making a beautiful bellyband for children with her needle and thread flying in her hands. The needle and thread were like smart elves, wandering on the cloth. After a while, a lifelike pattern appeared before her eyes.

Youyou stared at Hailan's craftsmanship with amazement in her eyes, and couldn't help but admire sincerely: "Hailan, your embroidery skills are really superb, no one can compare to you! The little one in my belly is so blessed to be able to wear such an exquisite bellyband in the future. But, alas... after the baby in my belly is born, I'm afraid I will be completely out of favor!" As she said that, Youyou sighed pretending to be resentful.

Hearing this, Hai Lan raised her head, smiled gently, and said softly: "Sister, please don't make fun of me! In my heart, you will always be the first. Besides, this bellyband was specially prepared for my godson or goddaughter." As she spoke, her hands did not stop at all and continued to embroider with concentration.

At this moment, Youyou suddenly cried out "Ouch!" Hailan immediately looked worried and asked with concern: "Sister, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Youyou gently stroked her bulging belly and explained with a smile: "It's okay, it's just that this naughty little guy kicked me out of the blue. Maybe he heard his godmother talking about him, so he couldn't wait to say hello to her."

Upon hearing this, Hailan immediately put down the work in her hands, put her head close to Youyou's belly with joy on her face, and said softly: "My godmother's little baby, you must be good and obedient and grow up quickly. Godmother has prepared many beautiful clothes and fun toys for you!" After that, she gently touched Youyou's belly, as if she could feel the response of the fetus in her belly.

"Baby, why are you so slow? You still refuse to come out to see the world. Do you know that your godmother is almost taking away all the treasures in the house for you!" Youyou joked with a smile on her face, but her eyes were full of anticipation and pampering for the upcoming new life.

"Oh, sister, please stop making fun of me." Hai Lan responded coquettishly, with a blush on her cheeks. She looked as beautiful as peach blossoms blooming in spring.

At this moment, Youyou suddenly felt a warm current coming from under her body. She was startled and said subconsciously: "Hai Lan, I'm afraid your godson can't wait and will come out to meet us soon."

"What...what?" Hai Lan was so shocked by the news that she was stunned. It took her a long while before she reacted as if she had just woken up from a dream. She shouted excitedly, "Sister, are you going to give birth?"

Youyou nodded gently, a layer of fine beads of sweat had already seeped out of her forehead, but she still tried to stay calm.

Upon seeing this, Hai Lan immediately shouted loudly: "Someone come quickly! My sister is about to give birth! Quick, help my sister to the delivery room!" As she shouted, a group of palace maids and wet nurses hurried in.

"Ningshuang, go and inform the emperor quickly. Tell him that my sister is about to give birth and ask him to come quickly!" Hai Lan gave the orders in an orderly manner, while holding Youyou's hand tightly to give her strength and comfort.

"Yes, I'll go right away." Ningshuang didn't dare to delay at all. She quickly agreed and ran out as fast as the wind.

After a while, Hongli finally came in a hurry. At this time, Youyou had already entered the delivery room, but the baby had not yet been born, and the cervix was only dilated to the size of five fingers. The experienced midwife told everyone that in this case, the mother needed to walk more to speed up the delivery process. So Hailan hurried forward and carefully helped Youyou up, and the two of them slowly paced back and forth in the delivery room.

As soon as Hongli stepped into the delivery room, he found it unusually quiet, and he could not even hear the slightest sound of Youyou's painful groan. His heart tightened, and he shouted loudly: "Wanyin, Wanyin, are you okay? I'm here to see you!" However, the only response he got was the empty room and his own anxious voice.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I haven't given birth yet. The midwife just said that I need to move around more now." Youyou's face was pale but she still forced herself to comfort him.

"Wanyin, don't worry. I will be here with you." Hongli responded with concern on his face and pity in his eyes.

As she was speaking, the midwife came hurriedly and shouted loudly: "My queen, all ten fingers are now fully open, please lie down on the bed quickly!" Upon hearing this, Hailan who was standing by hurriedly stepped forward to support Youyou, carefully helped her to the edge of the bed, and then gently helped her lie down slowly.

At this moment, Fucha Langhuan led a group of concubines and hurried to the scene. Her graceful figure attracted the attention of everyone present. When she came closer, Fucha Langhuan saw Hongli who had been waiting here for a long time, and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying: "Your Majesty, I am guilty, please forgive me! I heard that Concubine Zhao was about to give birth, so I hurried here. I wonder how my sister is doing now?" After saying that, her beautiful eyes moved, and she looked towards Concubine Zhao with concern.

"The Queen is here. Please take a seat and have a rest. Wanyin just entered the delivery room not long ago." Hongli said softly with a smile on his face.

"Well, this is Concubine Zhao's first child, so we probably have to wait for a while. Your Majesty, why don't you move to the side hall and sit for a while? It's quieter there." Fu Cha Langhuan bowed slightly and suggested in a gentle tone.

"No need. If the Queen wants to go, please go by herself. I will wait here." Hongli waved his hand and looked firmly in the direction of the delivery room.

"Your Majesty is here, how dare I leave you alone to rest? Anyway, the waiting time will not be too long, and I am willing to wait with Your Majesty." Fu Cha Langhuan smiled gently and slowly walked to Hongli's side and stood still.

Everyone waited quietly like this, time seemed to pass very slowly, but also seemed to pass in a flash. Not long after, a clear and loud cry was heard from the delivery room - "Wow!" Then, the midwife walked out quickly with a small pink package in her arms, looking very happy.

Hongli could not wait to take a step forward and asked anxiously, "How is Concubine Zhao doing now?"

The midwife bowed quickly and replied, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao is fine, but she is a little weak after giving birth and has fallen asleep."

Hearing this news, Hongli's heart finally settled down. He could not hide his excitement. He kept rubbing his hands together and muttered to himself, "That's good, that's good... Is this my little princess?"

Seeing this, Fu Cha Lang Huan, who was standing by, hurried forward to congratulate, "Congratulations to His Majesty on the birth of the princess. Concubine Zhao has successfully given birth to a little princess. This is truly a great event for our dynasty and is truly worth celebrating!"

An indescribable expression appeared on the midwife's face, as if she was hiding some secret. This subtle change was caught by the sharp-eyed Concubine Jia. She couldn't help but feel nervous, frowned slightly, and shouted in a delicate voice: "What's wrong with you, Madam? Why are you so panicked!"

Hongli, who was originally immersed in the joy of the birth of a new life, did not notice the midwife's abnormal behavior at first. However, when he heard the question from Concubine Jia, he suddenly woke up and looked at the midwife. Then, he said solemnly: "What happened? Did the little princess have an accident? Send the imperial physician to treat her!"

Before he finished speaking, Doctor Zhang, who had been in charge of Youyou's delivery, hurried out, came to the swaddling clothes, stretched out three fingers and gently placed them on the child's delicate wrist. After a while, Doctor Zhang withdrew his hand, bowed to Hongli and replied: "Your Majesty, the little prince's pulse is stable and strong, and there is nothing wrong with his body. Please rest assured."

"The little princess didn't...wait, what did you just say? It's actually the little prince and not the princess?" Hongli asked in disbelief with a look of astonishment on his face.

Facing the emperor's doubts, Doctor Zhang once again replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have been practicing medicine for many years, and this diagnosis will never be wrong. This is undoubtedly the genuine little prince."

At this time, Fu Cha Lang Huan, who was standing by, could no longer suppress her doubts and asked, "If he is a little prince, why is he wrapped in pink? According to common sense, he should be wrapped in bright yellow, which symbolizes the nobility of the royal family!"

Hailan was originally staying in the house with Youyou, but she didn't expect to hear the noise outside, so she slowly stood up and walked towards the door. When she opened the door, she happened to hear Fucha Langhuan talking.

Hai Lan smiled and said, "Actually, this matter is ultimately related to you, Your Majesty! You have always believed that Concubine Zhao will be carrying a lovely little princess, so all the items sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs are things that the little princess will need! Well, there is nothing else suitable to use right now, so we have to use these to wrap up our newborn little prince."

Hongli, who was standing by, heard this and subconsciously reached out to touch his nose, with a hint of embarrassment on his face. He cleared his throat slightly and said quickly, "Forget it, blame me. Let's carry the Fourth Prince into the house first."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The midwife responded respectfully, then carefully picked up the swaddled Fourth Prince and turned to walk into the house.