lcionline Chapter 384 Production is imminent
Chapter 384 Production is imminent
Xiao Fengyi's gaze shifted between Yao Jia and Bai Huahua, with mixed feelings in his heart.
In this emotional entanglement, he was both a player and a bystander. The helplessness and unwillingness made it almost impossible for him to breathe.
"I...heard some rumors about you." He tried to make his voice sound calm, but his words still revealed subtle anger and heartache, "I know you have been wronged."
Yao Jia lowered her head to comfort the baby in her belly, "Rumors stop at the wise. If I care about it, it will play into the hands of those with ulterior motives. Your Majesty, do you agree or not?"
"It was my negligence that caused you to suffer injustice. I will severely punish those who wrote to me and ensure that such things will not happen again in the future."
Yao Jia smiled calmly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. How dare I, a humble servant of the Tianxing Pavilion, trouble Your Majesty so much? I just hope Your Majesty can pay more attention to national affairs and not let these trivial matters distract you."
Xiao Fengyi was greatly moved, as he had realized that Yao Jia knew that this incident was caused by the party led by Grand Tutor Qi.
She has never been one to be bullied, but this time, because of him, she didn't lose her temper easily.
He waved to the people in the room.
"You guys go out, I have something to say to Pavilion Master Nangong alone."
Seeing this, Lin Congmo bowed to Xiao Fengyi and led everyone out.
Bai Huahua didn't want to leave, and was eventually carried out by Xuanying under his armpit.
The hall was silent for a moment, with only the faint sound of wind and snow outside.
Finally, Xiao Fengyi broke the silence, "Yaoyao, regarding Grand Tutor Qi, I will find a way to give you a satisfactory explanation, you..."
As he was speaking, Yao Jia walked away from him with her hands on her lower back.
Yao Jia is now more than eight months pregnant. Her waist becomes tired if she stands for a long time. Now that Hua Hua is no longer there to serve as a human cushion, and Xiao Fengyi doesn't allow her to sit down, she can only find a chair back to lean on.
Turning back to Xiao Fengyi, he said, "Your Majesty, please don't be too impatient. I have said that a person of integrity is not afraid of his own shadow. Your treatment of Grand Tutor Qi will not make the old officials in the court feel disappointed. Besides, it is just a rumor. It will be spread away by the wind after a few days."
Xiao Fengyi sighed and walked up to her.
"It is my fault that I failed to protect you and caused you to suffer such misfortune."
These old officials simply relied on their seniority to suppress new forces everywhere, even controlling the courses taught in the institutions.
How can the country develop better without innovation?
Yao Jia looked at him sideways, a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes, "Your Majesty has this heart, and I am satisfied. But..."
She paused, seeming to hesitate.
"Just what?" Xiao Fengyi asked.
Yao Jia took a deep breath and finally spoke, "It's just that I am about to give birth, and I am afraid I can't continue to share your worries. Husbands..."
"Let's not talk about this for now..."
Xiao Fengyi hurriedly interrupted her next words. He felt extremely uncomfortable and his breathing became a little rapid. He pressed Yao Jia's hand that was on the back of the chair.
"Yaoyao, we will make all plans after you give birth. Believe me, I have never forgotten the oath I made to make you the most noble woman in the world."
Yao Jia hurriedly pulled her hand back, but Xiao Fengyi refused to let go easily. His eyes were filled with complex emotions, including reluctance, determination, and a barely perceptible pleading.
My heart was even more painful. "Yaoyao, I know you blame me for not being strong-willed and marrying someone else, but my feelings for you..."
"His Majesty!"
Yao Jia gathered some strength, pulled her hand away, and stepped back to get farther away from him.
Unexpectedly, he stumbled and almost fell, but fortunately he grabbed hold of the coffee table beside him in time.
But with this sway, his stomach suddenly tightened violently, his face turned pale in pain, his hands tightly grasped the edge of the coffee table, and beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead.
Xiao Fengyi was shocked and immediately stepped forward to support her.
"But it was knocked down?"
When the contraction stopped, Yao Jia shook her head and said, "I didn't get hit. Help me to sit down."
I thought it was just a false labor like before, but after walking a few steps, I suddenly felt a warm sensation coming from my lower body.
His face turned pale instantly and he looked at Xiao Fengyi in horror.
Her voice was weak but filled with panic that could not be concealed: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid... I'm afraid I'm about to give birth."
Xiao Fengyi's heart sank suddenly, and unprecedented panic and anxiety flashed in his eyes.
Carefully, he carried Yao Jia horizontally and walked out with big strides, shouting, "Midwife! Where is the midwife? Prepare the delivery room! Prepare the delivery room quickly!"
Lin Congmo and a few others were guarding outside the house. When they heard Xiao Fengyi's shout, they all came forward and surrounded Yao Jia.
Ye Sinan took Yao Jia from his arms and walked steadily towards the delivery room that had been prepared.
Several midwives examined Yao Jia and confirmed that it was a premature birth.
Although Lin Congmo was shocked, he was mentally prepared.
He immediately ordered someone to call Mingjue back.
Xiao Fengyi blamed himself, "If I hadn't come here today, Yaoyao wouldn't have given birth prematurely."
Lin Congmo forced a smile.
"Your Majesty, please don't blame yourself. Yaoyao's premature birth was destined. Mr. Nanshan revealed it long ago. If not, my Nangong Mansion would not have ignored the rumors this time."
Xiao Fengyi looked at the people coming in and out. Although they were busy, they were very orderly. It seemed that they had practiced this many times.
He felt a little relieved, but the anxiety and worry still weighed on his chest like a huge rock, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
"I...what can I do?" Xiao Fengyi's voice trembled a little. He had never felt so helpless. Facing the pain that his beloved was about to face, he felt so insignificant and unable to share her burden at all.
Lin Congmo's eyes moved slightly, and he bowed to him, "It takes a long time for a woman to give birth, Your Majesty should return to the palace and wait, so as to avoid being criticized."
"I won't leave. I won't feel at ease until Yaoyao gives birth to the baby safely." Xiao Fengyi suppressed his inner panic and stood outside the delivery room, staring at the closed door.
Lin Congmo wanted to say something, but Su Mu gave him a look and pulled him aside.
"If he wants to wait, then let him wait. With this big Buddha here, who else dares to plot against our Yaoyao again?"
"I am just worried about Master Qi."
His grandson-in-law is staying in Nangong Mansion. The old man is very old and might get hurt because of this.
Nangong Mansion still has to take care of it.
"Why worry about him? Even when Yaoyao was pregnant, he dared to encourage his followers to spread rumors everywhere. This stinky old man has been confused since his granddaughter became the queen."
Lin Congmo didn't think so. "I'm afraid this was the work of Master Qi's daughter-in-law who works in the Ministry of Rites."
During this period, Lin Congzhi had many conflicts with that woman, so he must have heard some rumors.
Right now, Yaoyao's delivery is the most important thing. After Yaoyao gives birth, even if the emperor does not make the decision, he will go to Grand Tutor Qi to settle the accounts.
While he was thinking, Ming Jue had already rushed back, and Su Mu went up to him and told him about Yao Jia's situation.
"The amniotic fluid has broken, but the cervix has not yet opened. I have ordered someone to boil ginseng soup and labor-inducing medicine."
Mingjue nodded repeatedly, changed into clean clothes, washed his hands, and walked to the door of the delivery room.
Outside the door, Bai Huahua, Ye Sinan, Lang Yue and Huaichuan were all pacing anxiously, looking inside through the crack in the door from time to time, but they could see nothing.
The occasional suppressed moans from Yao Jia that could be heard from inside made them feel like their hearts were being cut by a knife.
Seeing Mingjue coming, he hurriedly made way as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw.
"Madame Du, it's me."
The person inside heard Mingjue's voice and hurriedly opened the door to let the person in.
Those people also wanted to follow in, but were stopped by Du Wenpo.
"The delivery room is a restricted area, no one is allowed in."
"I am her legitimate husband." Ye Sinan said ferociously.
Bai Huahua nodded in agreement, "Yes, we are worried about Yaoyao."
Du Wenpo was used to big storms in the past. Facing Ye Sinan's intimidation, she rolled her eyes and chuckled, "Who do you think you are? Coming in will only cause trouble."
As soon as he finished speaking, the door slammed shut.
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