The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 454

July 15th, the new king ascends the throne

The late emperor passed away suddenly and the national mourning has not yet ended. The entire palace is shrouded in solemnity.

The ceremony was kept simple, but even so, it still looked solemn and grand.

As soon as the sky was getting light, the palace servants began to get busy. Although there was less prosperity and noise than before, everyone's face was filled with seriousness and awe.

In front of the Golden Throne Hall, the dragon flag is flying, but it lacks the brightness and flamboyance of the past.

Crown Prince Jun Feiqin was wearing a dragon robe and a golden crown. He stood on the high jade steps, looking at the dark crowd below with sharp eyes.

At the beginning of the ceremony, the master of ceremonies read out the lengthy ceremonial speech in a loud voice. The voice echoed in the empty palace, sounding particularly clear and solemn.

Jun Feiqin listened quietly, without much expression on his face, but there was a firm light in his eyes.

He knew that at this moment, he was no longer just the crown prince of the late emperor, but the monarch of the entire country, shouldering heavy responsibilities and expectations.

As the ceremony progressed, Jun Feiqin walked towards the throne step by step. With every step, he felt the burden on his shoulders getting heavier. When he finally sat down, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

He knew that this was just the beginning and there was still a long way to go. He needed to work harder to live up to the late emperor's instructions and the people's expectations.

After the ceremony, Jun Feiqin stayed alone in the Golden Palace, looking at the gray sky outside the palace, with mixed feelings in his heart.

He knew that the country needed him, and he needed to become stronger and wiser. He wanted to lead the country to prosperity and make the people live and work in peace and contentment.

On this afternoon when the sun was high in the sky, the atmosphere in the Regent's Palace suddenly became tense.

Shangguan Ziling was now holding her stomach with a pale face, the sweat from her forehead sliding down her cheeks, revealing her inner pain and anxiety.

"Princess?" Qiu Kui's voice trembled a little. She hurried forward to support Shangguan Ziling, her eyes full of worry.

"I...I'm about to give birth." Shangguan Ziling bit her lower lip, frowned, and her voice was weak but firm.

Qiu Kui heard this and a trace of panic flashed across his face. Today was the big day for the crown prince to ascend the throne, but the prince had not returned yet. The palace was busy, but no one was in charge.

She took a deep breath, tried to calm the panic in her heart, turned around and hurried out.

"Holly, quickly help the princess to the delivery room!" Qiu Kui shouted as they walked.

Dongqing rushed over upon hearing the sound, and together with Qiukui, they carefully helped Shangguan Ziling to the delivery room that had been prepared long ago.

Inside the room, the midwife was already on standby, with hot water, cloth and everything else ready, just waiting for the princess to give birth.

Beichen Xue also lived in the palace these days, specially to take care of her daughter who was about to give birth. When she learned that Shangguan Ziling was about to give birth, she quickly rushed to the delivery room and directed the servants to get busy in an orderly manner.

"Ziling, come, drink some chicken soup to save your energy." Beichen Xue walked to the bedside with a bowl of hot chicken soup and comforted Shangguan Ziling in a soft voice. She fed Shangguan Ziling spoonful by spoonful, her eyes full of love and care.

Shangguan Ziling lay on the bed, groaning in pain. Her hands tightly grasped the bed sheet, as if she wanted to vent all the pain. Every contraction made her feel extremely painful, but she tried to stay awake and calm.

When Mo Shaoxie learned that the secret guards had come to the mansion, he immediately rushed to the mansion.

Mo Shaoxie hurried back to his mansion, exhausted all the way, but he never stopped for a moment.

He could hear from afar a muffled groan coming from the yard. It was a woman's painful moan. His Ling'er was experiencing the pain of childbirth.

His heart tightened, and he took two steps forward and pushed the door open, but was stopped by Beichen Xue.

"Your Highness, this is a woman giving birth. Men should not come in. Your Highness should get out quickly." Beichen Xue said anxiously.

Mo Shaoxie seemed not to hear it. His eyes passed through Beichen Xue's shoulder and looked at the pale face on the bed.

"Ling'er!" He couldn't help but shout, his voice trembling and anxious. He hoped to give her some strength and comfort.

However, Shangguan Ziling yelled, "Get out! I won't feel any less pain even if you come in." Although her voice was weak, it was full of firmness and determination. At this moment, she was gathering her strength to give birth to the baby in one go. It was so painful that she didn't want this man to distract her.

When he comes, she will be vulnerable and will have to suffer pain for a while longer.

Mo Shaoxie was pushed out by Beichenxue, his heart filled with helplessness and worry. He stood outside the door, staring at it, as if he wanted to see through it.

Shangguan Dong stepped forward and said softly, "Your Majesty, please be patient."

However, how could Mo Shaoxie stay still? He kept walking back and forth outside the door. Every time the maid brought in hot water, his heart would tighten; every time the maid brought out blood, a trace of pain and anxiety would flash in his eyes.

He was now experiencing a torment, a wait that was more tormenting than the life-and-death struggle on the battlefield. However, he could not escape and could only stand here silently, praying that God would bless his Ling'er and the child to be safe.

The atmosphere in the delivery room was tense and solemn. The midwives were busy preparing various tools and comforting Shangguan Ziling from time to time. Beichen Xue stayed by the bed, constantly encouraging her daughter to hold on.

As time went by, Shangguan Ziling's pain became more and more severe. Her face became paler and her clothes were soaked with sweat. But her eyes became more and more determined, as if there was a force supporting her.

"Princess, try harder, the head is already visible," said the midwife.

Shangguan Ziling screamed: "Ah..."

"Come out, come out"

Finally, after a long wait and suffering, a clear cry broke the silence of the delivery room.

"Congratulations, Princess! It's a little prince!" The midwife held the baby and wiped him clean.

The midwife walked to the bedside holding the newborn baby and announced the good news to Shangguan Ziling.

Shangguan Ziling looked at the little guy in the cradle with some disgust in her eyes, "So ugly and wrinkled."

Beichen Xue smiled and said, "All babies are like this when they are born. They change every day!"

Faint cries were heard, breaking the silence around.

Mo Shaoxie's heart instantly relaxed, he knew that was the voice he had been waiting for for a long time. He took a deep breath, calmed down his excitement, and then resolutely opened the door.

In the room, there is a pale and tired face, "Ling'er". She is lying on the bed, her hair soaked with sweat, but her eyes are shining with the radiance of maternal love. She looks at the little life beside her, and a gentle smile appears on the corner of her mouth.

Mo Shaoxie walked quickly to the bedside, leaned over, and gently held Ling'er's hand. "Ling'er, you've worked hard." His voice was low and gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing this warm scene.

The midwife was busy at the side. When she saw Mo Shaoxie coming in, she was about to say something, but was interrupted by Beichen Xue. She smiled and shook her head, indicating that the midwife didn't need to say anything more.

Mo Shaoxie sat by the bed, his eyes never leaving Ling'er and the child. He reached out and gently stroked the child's pink face, feeling an indescribable emotion in his heart. This was the fruit of their love, the life they protected together.