newbobooks Chapter 321 Do You Know? Lin Yitang 35
Chapter 321 Do You Know? Lin Yitang 35
As long as Bai Ruonan doesn't do anything reckless, she's basically invincible.
In Xi Rong Xuan, Madam Qin, with a happy expression, got up to see Gu Yankai off. As soon as Gu Yankai's figure disappeared, Madam Qin Jianan's face immediately fell.
Looking at Qin Jianan with heartache, Xiang's mother knew that Qin Jianan's life had become increasingly difficult since the passing of her husband and wife. The master and young lady had a bad relationship, and now, in order to curry favor with a nobleman, they had married the young lady off to the Ningyuan Marquis's mansion as a concubine.
"That Bai family is just a small merchant family, yet I, a dignified Marquis of Dongchang, have to submit to her." Qin Jianan's expression was like a knife, wishing she could tear Bai family apart.
“Miss, you should focus on supporting Young Master Tingwei now. He is your support. After the Master passes away, the Bai family will be just a merchant family. Will the Master allow her son to inherit the Ningyuan Marquis’s mansion?” Madam Xiang carefully comforted Qin Jianan.
Qin Jianan snapped out of her anger and jealousy and murmured, "Yes, our Dongchang Prefecture is a prominent and noble family. Are we really inferior to that Bai family's son?"
Immediately, Qin Jianan thought of her sister's son, Gu Tingyu. Gu Tingyu was sickly, and as long as he was still alive, her Tingwei would be suppressed by Gu Tingyu for the rest of his life.
However, even if Gu Tingyu were alive, he would still be a threat to Bai Shi. If she wanted to have a place in the Marquis's mansion, she would need to have a good relationship with Gu Tingyu.
Regardless of the infighting within the Ningyuan Marquis's household, it had nothing to do with Lin Yitang in the harem, who was already almost seven months pregnant.
My younger brother, Lin Jingya, sent a letter a few days ago saying that Han Jingshu is pregnant and almost two months along. This is a great joy for the Lin family; they have finally made it through their ordeal.
"Lianyun, send a loyal person out of the palace to deliver the letter and the items to Quanzhou," Lin Yitang instructed from her chair.
"Yes, Madam Lin."
After Lian Yun finished dealing with the matter, Cheng Yue stayed at Lin Yitang's side, and Xiao Dengzi led in several unfamiliar nannies.
"Reporting to Lady Lin, these midwives were sent by Consort Zhang and Consort Miao to find midwives."
“The two nannies must be tired from coming to the palace. Qiu Ci, please arrange a place for them to rest,” Lin Yitang said gently.
Lin Yitang wasn't too concerned about the arrival of the midwife. Last time, there was no midwife available during childbirth, so Lin Yitang had trained Lian Yundong to handle deliveries over the past few years.
The two old women disappeared, and Lin Yitang asked with a serious expression, "Have you been able to find out their backgrounds?"
"I've already done a quick check, and there aren't any major problems so far," Xiao Dengzi said solemnly, bowing his head.
"When Lianyun comes back, have her check again. Xiao Dengzi, you're in charge of keeping an eye on them." Although we don't have much hope for the midwives, we should try to be prepared, otherwise, if someone harms you, you won't even know who the opponent is.
In recent days, Lianyungang has taken frequent action, and those behind-the-scenes "petty" culprits have all been punished, some with facial injuries, others with broken legs, and still others with several serious illnesses.
Those concubines were unaware of the retaliation they were being subjected to, but without evidence, they could only accept their bad luck. Now, they dare not even show their "minor mischief" in front of Lin Yitang.
As the eleventh month of the Huangyou era began, the country was suffering from a severe drought, and countless people were starving to death. Lin Yitang had already given her younger brother some improved varieties of sweet potatoes and peanuts, which were products that Lin Yitang had placed in her spatial storage.
This year, let my younger brother try it out. If it works, next year we'll submit a memorial to the emperor so that the government can promote it. Perhaps it can save more people's lives.
In mid-November, Lin Yitang felt intermittent pain in her lower abdomen and thought she was about to give birth. She asked Lian Yun to prepare hot water so she could take a bath.
An hour later, the pain in her lower abdomen intensified. Cheng Yue helped her walk slowly around the delivery room. Lian Yun went to keep an eye on the two midwives, making them change their clothes, remove their jewelry, and cut their nails before daring to let them in.
Xiao Dengzi guarded the Wutong Pavilion, watching over Xia Zi, Tong Xin, and Ke Xin, who had been "mercifully" arranged by the Empress some time ago. These three had just been assigned, and even Yun and the others were not at ease with them.
Thinking about the chaotic situation, Lianyun asked Xiazi to go to the Emperor and Tongxin to go to the Empress to transfer the two away so that she could have some peace of mind. Otherwise, if they succeeded, it would ruin Lin Niangzi's important plans.
Inside the delivery room, Lin Yitang took the pain-relieving pill and lay down quietly to wait for her cervix to dilate to ten centimeters. Two midwives entered the delivery room under Lian Yun's arrangement.
The two exchanged subtle glances. Lin Yitang and Lian Yun looked at each other and nodded slightly. Lian Yun then followed the two midwives closely. If the midwives made any moves, Lian Yun would grab them and take their place to deliver the baby for Lin Yitang.
A midwife tried to touch Lin Yitang's belly, but Cheng Yue quickly pressed her hand down and scolded, "What are you doing? Properly deliver the baby for Madam Lin."
"This old servant just wanted to check if the baby's position was normal," the midwife explained hastily, looking guilty.
Lian Yun glanced at the midwife and said sternly, "No need to look. Doctor Wang said the baby's position is normal. Just do your job properly. If anything goes wrong, you'll be in big trouble."
After Lian Yun finished speaking, Lin Yitang said with a pleasant expression, "If I successfully give birth to a prince, you will all be richly rewarded."
The midwife and the other midwife exchanged a glance, then bowed their heads respectfully and said, "Thank you, sir. This old servant will do her best."
There are only a few methods to prevent a difficult childbirth. They change their clothes, even cut their nails, and can't bring anything in. The fetus is fine, and the rest is up to fate.
After giving the midwife a pep talk, Lin Yitang focused her attention on herself. The pain relief pill was supposed to be painless, but it could only block 99% of the pain. The remaining 1% was for constantly being aware of her physical condition.
Outside the delivery room, the Emperor and Empress, having received the news, hurried to the Wutong Pavilion. The concubines, who were well-informed, immediately got ready and rushed to the Wutong Pavilion as well.
The Emperor could no longer tolerate the noisy scene of the women, so he sent all the concubines, except for the Empress, Consort Zhang, and Consort Miao, back home.
Before leaving Wutong Pavilion, Rong Niangzi stared grimly at the delivery room. This Lin Shi was truly lucky, but at the same time, she was also a little afraid of Lin Shi. Lin Shi had retaliated against all her methods and almost killed Zhao Zhao, but unfortunately, there was no evidence.
An hour later, Lin Yitang gave birth to a prince safely. Her hair was disheveled and stuck to her cheeks, and her forehead was covered with beads of sweat that had not yet dried.
"Congratulations, Madam Lin, you have given birth to a little prince." After the midwife finished delivering the baby, Lian Yun quickly stepped forward, pushed past the midwife, and helped clean up the little prince.
The two midwives, who were being sidelined, dared not say a word and stood timidly to the side.
"Alright, take her out to show the Emperor," Lin Yitang instructed, telling the midwife, Chengyue, and Qiuci to tidy up the delivery room, and to help her tidy up and change her clothes.
The sound of a baby crying could be heard, and the official paced back and forth in the delivery room, anxiously wanting to know whether the child Lin Niangzi had given birth to was a son or a daughter.
The emperor desperately wanted Lady Lin to give him a son. Although he had a son named Zhao Zhao, Zhao Zhao was weak and looked unlikely to grow up.
Princess Fushou, born to Lady Lin, grew up healthy, proving that Lady Lin was capable of giving birth to healthy children for him.
The crying didn't last long before Lianyun came out carrying the prince. The Emperor quickly stepped forward and carefully looked at the child.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress! Lady Lin has safely given birth to a little prince," Lian Yun said with a beaming smile.
"Good, good, good! Zhang Maoze, go and draft the imperial decree to promote Lady Lin to the rank of Zhaoyi." The Emperor announced loudly.
The Emperor originally intended to promote Lady Lin to the rank of Consort, but Lady Rong gave birth to his son first and was still Consort De. The remaining Consort rank, Consort Shu, was above Consort De, so it was not appropriate to promote Lady Lin to the rank of Consort Shu. Therefore, Lady Lin could only be made the head of the Nine Consorts.
The Empress did not stop it. Lady Lin was originally a concubine, and it was normal for her to be promoted one rank after giving birth to a prince.
Consort Zhang and Consort Miao's positions were not threatened, so naturally they wouldn't say anything to stop it and anger the Emperor. However, Consort Zhang's eyes were unclear and she was resentful. This Lady Lin was quite fortunate.