Yongfu Palace.
Lin Consort was being held on the ground by two eunuchs, struggling fiercely.
"You dare treat me like this. Once I see Chenlang, I will make sure you two meet a sorry end."
The two eunuchs were no kind-hearted souls. They stomped on Lin Consort's face and sneered, "We thought you were the exalted Gu Rong Empress, the apple of the emperor's eye? Dreaming of going out to see the emperor? Ha! Never!"
"Look at yourself now, you look like a ghost. You're not even worth a slave like me, much less for the emperor to take notice of."
One eunuch was stepping on Lin Consort's head, twisting and turning to grind against it. Lin Consort was lying face down on the ground, the rough sand rubbing her face painfully.
Feeling the master being ground into the dirt, it was too delightful.
In fact, it's because Lin Consort has been treating her subordinates in a dismissive manner, not treating them as human beings.
Now in disgrace, it's natural to want everyone to stomp on them.
"Ah! Ah! You two dog eunuchs, how dare you treat me like this? I will not spare you."
Lin Consort screamed in pain, feeling deeply humiliated and cursed continuously.
Caiyue stood by the side watching, not only did she not go forward to help, but she also laughed very happily.
She used to be so loyal to the concubine, but how has the concubine treated her?
When she was favored, she treated me well.
But after losing favor, she changed completely, often taking it out on her servants and slaves.
Beating and scolding were an everyday occurrence.
There are many marks on her body, all of which were made by the concubine when she was angry.
Burned, pinched, cut with scissors or pierced with needles, as well as using porcelain or other objects to smash.
Caiyue used to be as loyal as could be, but now she hates the consort Lin even more.
She knows that Lin Consort no longer has a chance of rising again.
She naturally would not continue to serve her; instead, she would take it out on her, doing whatever felt the most satisfying.
Thinking of this, she suddenly took out a glutinous rice ball and shook it in front of Lin Fei, smiling and saying, "If you want to eat it, just call me your master. This glutinous rice ball is yours."
Lin Consort looked at the glutinous rice ball with longing.
She had been hungry for several days, not because the imperial kitchen didn't send food to the Yongfu Palace, but because Caiyue and these eunuchs had eaten it all.
In fact, as the master, she can only starve herself.
Although she was starving, to call Caiyue her master, Lin Consort couldn't do it either.
She felt an immense sense of shame.
But she was really hungry.
"If you don't call, then continue to starve."
Caiyue gave her a glance, then took the glutinous rice ball to her mouth and ate it leisurely.
Lin Consort was so angry that her eyes were red, and she felt even more humiliated in her heart. Tears couldn't help but flow down her face.
Caiyue watched this with an expression of mockery, "Consort, don't cry anymore. Your tears are useless to me."
Lin Consort stared at her in shock, and her tears fell even harder, uncontrollable and unstoppable.
Why?
Why do they all have to treat me like this?
It was Yu Yao, that whore Yu Yao, if it wasn't for her taking away Chen Lang, she wouldn't be so miserable.
Lin Consort gritted her teeth with hate, her resentment bleeding out of her, but no matter how much she hated her, there was nothing she could do.
The empress was exiled, and Lin Fei was also cast into the virtual palace, with no one in the palace bothering Yu Yao. She was almost the only one favored in the entire palace.
With her approaching delivery, Yin Beichen now treats her like a glass doll, almost wanting to be by her side every moment.
Yu Yao could not help but laugh and cry about it, but since Night Beichen was stubborn, she let him be.
Before long, it was the day of her delivery.
Qingtan and Qingyu are both people of attention to detail, and have already prepared everything for Yu Yao.
Hot water, scissors, a red envelope, and a place to bury the placenta...
On the day of Yu Yao's delivery, the empress, who was confined to the Fengyi Palace, was kneeling on the ground and praying to heaven.
"Difficult labor, difficult labor, or to give birth to a daughter, a daughter... "
Lin Fei, who was permanently confined, also learned of Yu Yao's impending delivery.
The message was specially told to her by Caiyue, just to see the envy and madness of Lin Fei.
Lin Fei bears a grudge against Yu Yao.
Her thoughts were the same as the empress's, and she prayed constantly in the Yongfu Palace.
She prayed for Yu Yao's difficult labor or even death.
But their prayers were destined not to come true.
Yueshen Palace!
Yu Yao went into labor in the middle of the night, and Yin Beichen slept by her side. The bedding and blankets were all soaked by the amniotic fluid.
"Your Majesty, I am giving birth!"
Night Beichen opened his eyes sleepily, at first confused, then panic set in as he realized what was happening.
He quickly put on his outer clothes and rushed out to call for help.
Soon, a midwife rushed in.
The delivery room was already prepared. Although very anxious, Night Beichen managed to calm himself down in order to stabilize Yu Yao's emotions.
The people of Yueshen Palace knew that the concubine was going to give birth, although they were also very anxious, they still carried out their tasks orderly.
Yu Yao was quickly pushed into the delivery room.
The concubines from various palaces also hurried to the scene, all dressed up in their finest, clearly their intentions were not what they seemed.
Night Beichen gave a glance at these women dressed up like flowers, and his face turned black immediately. "All of you go back to the palace."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The concubines, though resentful in their hearts, dared not stay any longer and had to leave unhappily.
Upon hearing the news, the Empress immediately rushed over.
"Emperor, how is Empress Yu doing?"
The Empress showed concern on her face, looking very uneasy.
Yu Yao was having her first child and carrying twins, so anyone would be worried about her.
Night Beichen was anxious in his heart, but he consoled the empress: "Mother, please be at ease. Empress Yu is destined for a good life and will be fine."
Yu Yao did not immediately lie down on the bed but walked around in the delivery room, supported by Qingtan.
Seeing that she felt quite ready, she secretly took the pain-relieving labor-inducing pill and then lay down on the bed according to the midwife's instructions.
"Consort, use all your strength, try harder..."
Several midwives surrounded her, some pressing on her abdomen and others delivering the baby.
Yu Yao took the labor-inducing pill, but she didn't feel as painful as she expected. There was still some slight pain.
But it was bearable.
A sudden, sharp sound.
The first child was born.
The midwife was taken aback, she had never seen a birth so quick.
How could she have given birth so soon?
But she quickly realized.
Then, in a hurry, she cleaned the newborn baby thoroughly and wrapped him in a red envelope quilt.
"Consort, the baby is out. It's a prince!"
"Oh no, there's still one in the stomach!"
Just as she spoke, another midwife's face changed and she quickly called for the others to continue assisting.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly.
The second child was born quickly.
Seeing that it was a princess, everyone in the delivery room were relieved.
The consort gave birth to a dragon and phoenix twin, which is an extremely joyous event.
And they can also receive rich rewards, how could they not be happy?
"Consort, great joy, a pair of dragon and phoenix twins."
The two midwives each held a baby in a cradle, smiling and handing the children over to Yu Yao to see.
Yu Yao, weakly smiling, said, "Take them out and show the emperor!"
After speaking, she fell asleep due to exhaustion.
Outside the delivery room!
Night Beichen's eyes were red with urgency. If it weren't for the fear of disturbing her attention, he would have rushed in long ago.
The two midwives each held a baby and came out to announce the good news: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, and to the Empress Mother. Empress Yu of Yueshen Palace has given birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins."
Night Beichen did not look at the two children but asked anxiously, "How is Empress Yu?"
The two midwives looked at each other, seemingly not expecting the emperor, who had always been concerned about his offspring, to ask about the condition of the mother first.
Seeing that Night Beichen was about to lose his temper, the midwife who was holding the prince smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please be at ease. The concubine is fine, just too tired. She has fallen asleep."
Night Beichen breathed a sigh of relief and then had the time to look at the two newborn children.
The newborn babies were red and rosy. Although they were twins, they were not small in size, indeed, they weighed about five or six pounds, which was not much smaller than a single-born child.
Their small arms and legs were flailing, clearly healthy babies.
"Good, good, good! The heavens are blessing my great cause. Generous rewards will be given!!"
Night Beichen was very happy, and at the same time, he felt relieved in his heart.
If it weren't for two princes, there would be no need to secretly send one away.
Night Beichen looked at the two children quickly and then hurried into the delivery room as soon as possible.
Upon hearing that Empress Yu had given birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins, the Empress was so happy that her mouth couldn't stop smiling.
Then, she hurried over.
She looked left and right, gazing at the two small infants in their cradles, and the Empress' heart melted.
The smile on her face couldn't stop.
She not only had a grandson but also a granddaughter, and life was considered complete.
