Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1143 - 826: The Birth! (Part 2)

Yu Wenye stared fiercely at the darkened wall, gritting his teeth, and said in a deep voice, "God Buddha, if there really are gods and buddhas... you should know what to do!"Meanwhile, Chang Wan knelt outside Liangyi Hall.

She was not accustomed to running briskly, but tonight she had rushed to two places in a short time, carrying a heavy mission, leaving her breathless and drenched in sweat, even soaking through her clothes.

Still, she tried her best to suppress her heavy breathing and cautiously listened to the sounds within the slightly ajar doors of Liangyi Hall.

In the next moment, she heard a string of hurried footsteps.

Soon, the door was forcefully pushed open, and Eunuch Yu followed Yu Wenquan out, holding a lantern, the flickering light only illuminating half of His Majesty the Emperor’s face, accentuating his authority. Yu Wenquan walked two steps toward Chang Wan and said in a low voice, "Is Princess Qin about to give birth?"

Chang Wan hastily bowed and nodded, saying carefully, "Yes."

Yu Wenquan took a deep breath, then furrowed his brow again, "Is it in Chengqian Hall?"

"Yes."

"Why is it there? Isn’t the Princess supposed to be resting in Qianqiu Palace?"

"Your Majesty, tonight both Prince Qin and King Qi went to Chengqian Hall to attend the Crown Prince’s farewell feast. The Princess waited for His Highness to return, but seeing that it was already late and His Highness hadn’t returned, the Princess went to find him herself."

Yu Wenquan furrowed his brow, "Why didn’t you try to stop her?"

Chang Wan repeatedly bowed her head, "This servant deserves to die, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Yu Wenquan didn’t speak further, but paused silently, then said, "Lead the way."

Hearing this, Chang Wan breathed a sigh of relief in her heart and hurriedly got up. It was then that Eunuch Yu hesitated and said, "Is Your Majesty going personally?"

If Princess Qin were indeed giving birth in Chengqian Hall, it would be a "blood room," unfit for nobles. Normally, Yu Wenquan shouldn’t go near there but should wait for news from Liangyi Hall instead. However, he only asked and did not truly intend to stop because he understood that the child Princess Qin was bearing was the eagerly awaited Imperial Grandson of Yu Wenquan, and whether grandson or granddaughter, it was a precious bond for an elderly man, something discernible from Yu Wenquan’s wary yet affectionate attitude towards Princess Qin despite his caution towards King Qin.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Yu Wenquan only hesitated for a moment before saying, "I will go to take a look, but will not go inside."

With that, he waved his hand, "Make ready!"

Eunuch Yu dared not persuade further and immediately called a few little eunuchs, each carrying a lantern to lead the way for Yu Wenquan, while he and Chang Wan waited by Yu Wenquan’s side. The group proceeded quickly through the dark night, and soon they saw the brightly lit Chengqian Hall filled with people bustling around.

This kind of liveliness was a stark contrast to the usually serene and quiet atmosphere.

Yu Wenquan’s footsteps inexplicably halted for a moment.

Those ahead were unaware, but Eunuch Yu, serving at his side, noticed and asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, what is the matter?"

"..."

Yu Wenquan paused silently without speaking, still gazing at the brightly lit hall in front, yet his gaze dimmed somewhat. He waved his hand and continued forward, soon reaching the Hall’s exterior after passing Chengqing Gate, where two little eunuchs had already rushed inside to report. But before Yu Wenquan stepped onto the stairs, he saw three familiar, tall figures hurriedly emerge from within.

They were none other than Crown Prince Yu Wenqian, King Qin Yuwenye, and King Qi Yuwencheng.

For the rare moment, the three acted in unison, bowing before Yu Wenquan, "Greetings, Father Emperor."

Yu Wenquan lightly waved his sleeve.

Only then did the three rise to their feet, Yu Wenquan stepping forward two more steps but stopping outside due to taboos, turning to look at his three sons, especially at the solemn Yu Wenye, whose scent of wine appeared to be the lightest.

Yu Wenquan asked, "How is Ru Yi now?"

Yu Wenye replied, "Ru Yi suddenly had abdominal pain upon arriving here; it seemed impossible for her to return to Qianqiu Palace. Hence, I borrowed the Imperial Brother’s place for Ru Yi to give birth. Just now, Doctor Su and two midwives have already arrived."

"Had abdominal pain as soon as she arrived?"

Yu Wenquan heard this and a gleam flashed in his eyes, his sharp gaze immediately falling on Yu Wenqian and Yuwencheng standing beside him. Yu Wenqian still remained silent with bowed head, but this silence did not carry the solemnity of facing the Emperor; rather, it was a sort of numbness, while Yuwencheng appeared guilty, lowering his gaze sheepishly.

Yu Wenquan took a deep breath and then asked, "Only Doctor Su? What about Lin Shian and the others?"

"I didn’t call them; they’re off duty tonight and not in the palace. If needs arise later, I ask Father Emperor to—"

"Of course,"

Yu Wenquan furrowed his brows, immediately ordering Eunuch Yu, "Send word to anyone outside the palace to call back everyone from the Imperial Medical Bureau. It won’t suffice with just one Medical Minister for Princess Qin’s delivery."

Eunuch Yu hurriedly accepted the order and was about to relay it.

Normally, Princess Qin’s delivery attended by one Medical Minister and two midwives should be sufficient. If complications arose, then it wouldn’t be too late to summon the Chief Imperial Doctor and others. Yet, Yu Wenquan was already calling back the entire medical staff from the Imperial Medical Bureau, indicating his concern over Princess Qin’s childbirth.

As Eunuch Yu was about to turn away, a crisp, strong cry of a newborn suddenly came from within the previously noisy Chengqian Hall.

Everyone turned at this moment, and upon looking up, they saw the already brightly lit Chengqian Hall become even more dazzling!

Yu Wenye’s eyes immediately brightened—

"Born!"