Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Breaking Through to Innate

“Push harder, harder!”

“Consort De, please hold on!”

“Quick, quick, bring hot water…”

The Imperial Palace, within Yong’an Palace.

Consort De was in labor, outside the wing, Zheng Yi and others were waiting.

Having gone through childbirth five times, Zheng Yi was already very familiar with it and didn’t feel the anxiety he had with his first child.

But Consort Duann, Xu Qingluan, was extremely anxious, repeatedly glancing toward the wing.

“Your Majesty! Why is Changle taking so long? Could something have happened?”

“I need to go in and check~”

“Why are you going in since you can’t give birth?”

Zheng Yi hurriedly held Xu Qingluan back, advising, “Just wait here, there are midwives and Imperial Physicians inside, why are you anxious?”

“I’m just concerned about Changle, sigh…”

“Rest assured, Luan’er, don’t go in and create a fuss.”

“Your Majesty, do you think Changle will give birth to a Prince?”

“Be it a Prince or a Princess, I will love them both.”

Zheng Yi secretly embraced Xu Qingluan’s waist and said, “Just like our Xiaoxuan’er~”

“Your Majesty~ there are so many people here~”

“Who dares to look?”

The surrounding eunuchs and palace maids lowered their heads quickly, secretly smiling.

There was also Consort Bi and Nobel Lady Zhen, and Jie’er and Yu’er only sat at one side, looking envious.

Currently in the harem, the Empress Dowager was spiritually devoted and did not involve herself in worldly matters, the Empress was imprisoned in Kunning Palace, and Consort Shuu was imprisoned in Yonghe Palace.

Only Consort Duann, Consort De, Consort Bi, and Nobel Lady Zhen remained.

Consort Duann and Consort De were close, while the other two Consorts were no match for Consort Duann at all.

The four women were led by Consort Duann and did not dare to say anything.

Moreover, Zheng Yi solely favored Consort Duann, spending four or five out of ten nights in Consort Duann’s palace.

The remaining days were split between Consort Bi and Nobel Lady Zhen, causing quite a bit of envy.

At this moment, Zheng Yi looked toward the east side of Yong’an Palace.

There was a building in Yong’an Palace, where Consort De’s relatives stayed when visiting.

But now, two people occupied different wings.

Prince Xian, Zheng Zongxian.

Shadow Guard Leader, Chen Liancang.

Zheng Yi arranged this to test the effects of the Pure Yin Qi.

Would it truly work as he imagined?

Both were at the Peak of Grandmaster Realm, just a step away from the Innate Realm.

If Zheng Yi’s guesses were correct, would they be able to breakthrough under the influence of the Pure Yin Qi?

If they could breakthrough, Great Yu would have three Innate Realm Martial Artists.

And he could further confirm the effects of the Innate Pure Yin Qi!

“Old Chen, why does Your Majesty want us to guard here during Consort De’s childbirth?”

Feeling quite bored, Prince Xian secretly asked in resignation.

Chen Liancang replied, “Replying to Prince Xian, I do not know either, perhaps it’s for the protection of Consort De.”

“Ha ha ha… With you and the Shadow Guard in the palace, who would dare cause trouble?”

Prince Xian chuckled, “Even my sister-in-law was…”

Chen Liancang said, “Prince Xian, I must ask you to speak cautiously. We merely act on behalf of Your Majesty…”

“Besides, the Empress Dowager is devoted to Buddha, spending all her time in Yuhua Pavilion praying, with her freedom unaffected.”

“Is that so? Locking up the Empress Dowager, my dear nephew is truly domineering!”

Prince Xian shook his head, “However, there have been many words from the Royal Family, try advising Your Majesty during your free time, after all, she is the Empress Dowager. Even if she made mistakes, the Royal Family must be considered.”

“Recently, when a Princess Consort came to the palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, she was stopped by a eunuch, claiming the Empress Dowager’s health was unfit for visitors—how bold!”

“I am but a servant and dare not involve myself in Royal matters; Prince Xian should seek wiser counsel.”

“Alas, you old dog, how smooth you are, truly no compromise?”

“This old servant only follows Your Majesty’s orders; if Prince Xian can persuade Your Majesty, there’s no issue on this side.”

“Ah, Your Majesty? After Consort De’s childbirth, I shall seize this opportunity to discuss with Your Majesty, she is the Empress Dowager after all.”

While the two chatted, in the Cabinet offices beside Taihe Hall, several figures were also looking toward the harem.

Lu Xiangqing and Cui Jinghao were silent, while the other ministers discussed.

“Isn’t today the day Consort De gives birth? I wonder if she will give Great Yu a Prince?”

“Your Majesty already has four daughters, what if there’s still no Prince…”

“Shh… silence! Such matters ought not to be openly discussed.”

“Any news yet?”

“Should be soon, the eunuch will announce if there’s news…”

The entire Imperial Palace and Imperial Court were awaiting something, looking toward the harem.

“Wah, wah~~!!”

At last, amidst the crisp and clear cries, the door was opened by the nurse, who quickly came out holding a swaddle.

“Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!”

“Consort De has given birth, mother and daughter are safe!”

“It’s a little Princess~”

“Oh! She’s so cute~”

Mother and daughter are safe?

Several people’s expressions slightly changed, but Zheng Yi had already known and said, “Good, give rewards!”

“Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty…”

“Did Changle give birth to a girl? Let me see!”

Xu Qingluan excitedly brought the child over, happily playing with her.

“Her eyes resemble Changle, and her nose is like Your Majesty’s, she’s so cute~”

Consort Bi and Nobel Lady Zhen also gathered around, gently teasing the child.

“Ah! So cute, can I hold her?”

“Yu’er wants to have a baby too~”

Looking at the two little girls, Consort Duann teased, “You’re Yu’er, wanting to have a baby so young, who would you have a baby for?”

Yu’er looked up and said, “For Emperor Brother, of course, sister and I are both Emperor Brother’s consorts~”

Everyone’s faces changed, glancing toward Nobel Lady Zhen.

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