Chapter 106 Bitch!
So these people were a bit hesitant to respond.
"Your Majesty, childbirth is the duty of a midwife. We are all men. Although we are skilled in medicine, we have no experience whatsoever in delivering babies for women."
Emperor Ren frowned. These old men were always like this; they would eagerly rush forward for minor ailments, but when faced with truly thorny issues, they would all hide.
Emperor Ren looked at Shen Yulou and asked, "Minister Shen, do you have a solution?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yulou's eyes immediately flickered.
This was an opportunity.
Although he had achieved many merits recently, Emperor Ren would still kill him once he had finished everything.
When dealing with a cold-blooded monarch like Emperor Ren, one could not expect him to have a merciful heart.
Instead, one should find a way to preserve one's own life.
And this Consort was an opportunity. The risk of a twin birth like this was extremely high. He had to make Emperor Ren understand that in this world, only Shen Yulou could ensure the safe birth of his two Imperial Heirs!
If he died, then these twins would also be doomed.
This way, even if Shen Yulou committed a grave crime, Emperor Ren would protect him for nine months.
Although Shen Yulou would not do anything too excessive, having an extra layer of life protection was still beneficial to him.
Shen Yulou said, "Your Majesty, Consort Wan's health is a bit weak. If the children grow too large,
I'm afraid it will be very difficult for them to be born, and it could easily result in three lives lost!"
"Therefore, your Servant suggests that the best method is a C-section, just like Princess Naxing."
Shen Yulou didn't care about anything else; he just wanted to scare the Old Emperor first, letting him know that in the entire Hun Kingdom, only he could deliver the Emperor's babies.
If he died, then these twin Imperial Heirs would be ruined!
Emperor Ren frowned. The matter of carrying twins was indeed a mix of joy and worry.
In the past, a C-section was absolutely forbidden for a Consort, after all, she was carrying Imperial Heirs in her belly.
If any accident occurred, no one could bear the responsibility.
However, now with Princess Naxing's precedent, Emperor Ren seemed able to accept this risk.
"Good. From now on, Consort Wan's diet and conditioning will be entirely the responsibility of Minister Shen."
"Nine months from now, I want to see a pair of lively Imperial Heirs."
"Your Servant obeys the imperial edict!"
Although he had taken on a big task, it was not difficult for Shen Yulou.
He had already taken Consort Wan's pulse just now; Consort Wan's body was quite good, and the children were also very healthy.
Twins did not necessarily require a C-section to be born. With the diet handed over to Shen Yulou, as long as he controlled the children's weight, he could basically ensure a natural birth.
After giving some instructions, Emperor Ren left in a hurry, leaving Shen Yulou, Qin Guiru, and others to begin a comprehensive examination of Consort Wan.
Consort Wan was of average appearance, considered middle-tier in the Imperial Harem. If she hadn't conceived Imperial Heirs, she probably would have found it difficult to rise in status in this lifetime.
This could be seen from the food, clothing, and daily necessities in her bedchamber.
The bedchambers of noble consorts and empresses were incredibly luxurious, with decorations alone capable of filling a courtyard.
However, Consort Wan's bedchamber was almost destitute.
It was empty and devoid of anything, with not even a decent green plant in the courtyard, only a broom leaning in the corner.
There should be many such Consorts in the Imperial Harem. Consort Wan and Consort Su had similar statuses, and they could represent the daily lives of most Consorts.
But this time, Consort Wan truly ascended to the heavens in one step.
Just as Shen Yulou finished her examination, an old eunuch's voice came from outside the door.
"imperial edict arrives! Consort Wan, receive the imperial edict!"
Everyone knelt down in unison, and Consort Wan's face could not hide a hint of surprise and anticipation.
An imperial edict at this time must be good news.
"Today, upon examining Consort Chen, Consort Wan, her disposition is gentle and kind, her virtue shines in the Inner Palace.
According to the pulse records of the Imperial Medical Academy and the Imperial Heirs Residence, it is confirmed that she is pregnant with twin pearls, a propitious sign of Heaven-bestowed auspiciousness and the continuation of the imperial lineage.
Therefore, you are hereby promoted to Consort Wan, granted residence in the East Wing of Jinghuan Palace.
You are permitted eighty ingots of gold and silk, twenty hu of East Sea pearls, thirty bolts of cloud brocade, and six additional Palace Maids for your service.
You shall rest peacefully and observe the rituals of pregnancy.
When the day of birth arrives, I shall inform the Imperial Ancestral Temple, bestow auspicious names, and grant further rewards."
After speaking, the old eunuch smilingly handed over the imperial edict.
"Consort Wan, receive the imperial edict!"
Consort Wan was immensely excited. From today onwards, she was no longer a 'Pin' but a 'Fei'.
Moreover, she was carrying Imperial Heirs, which made her very different from ordinary Consorts. The items bestowed by the Emperor alone were already extremely luxurious.
From Consort Wan to Consort Wan, her posture straightened considerably.
Shen Yulou also saw the eunuch who replaced He Shun; he should be Dezhong.
He had thought Eunuch He Shun would have given proper instructions, and Dezhong should at least greet him, but this Eunuch Dezhong didn't even give him a proper look.
Consort Wan slipped off a bracelet from her wrist and put it into Dezhong's hand. This was the only valuable item she had on her.
However, Emperor Ren had already bestowed many things, and the Imperial Household Department would soon send people to deliver the rewards, so she was not anxious about money.
After receiving the imperial edict, Shen Yulou and others also offered a few flattering words.
Consort Wan said with radiant spirits, "Lord Shen, I heard that Consort Su is not feeling well. Please come with me to visit her."
Shen Yulou paused for a moment, then obediently went with Consort Wan to Consort Su's bedchamber.
The last time he was here, Shen Yulou saw the Palace Maid named Yu Ting bullying Consort Su, and this time was even more excessive.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Consort Su holding a broom and sweeping the room, while the Palace Maid Yu Ting sat on a rocking chair nearby, cracking melon seeds and basking in the sun.
If it weren't for them wearing their respective clothes, it would be hard to tell who was the master and who was the Servant for a moment.
Seeing someone arrive, Yu Ting quickly stood up, snatched the broom from Consort Su's hand, and said with a flustered expression.
"Greetings, Lord and Consort..."
Consort Su's face showed a hint of joy. She walked over, took Consort Wan's hand, and said,
"Sister, I heard you're carrying twins! I'm so happy for you!"
Consort Wan subtly pulled her hand away and said indifferently,
"There's no need to be happy. I came this time to ask Lord Shen to come and examine you."
Consort Wan's change in attitude made Consort Su's face turn somewhat ugly. They had entered the Inner Palace together and had been close since childhood.
After entering the Inner Palace, they had always relied on each other, sharing whatever food or necessities they had.
Upon hearing that Consort Wan was pregnant, Consort Su was very happy, knowing that Consort Wan's good days were coming.
But Consort Wan's attitude towards her now was extremely cold, like a stranger.
Consort Su said, "Thank you, sister. I'm much better, so I won't trouble the Imperial Medical Academy."
Consort Wan sneered, "You're better? Then it seems this Palace Maid isn't serving you well enough!"
"Girl, did you hear that? Your master is well. How have you been taking care of her?"
Yu Ting immediately understood, picked up the broom from the ground.
"Consort Wan, this Servant understands!"
Saying that, Yu Ting swung the broom and harshly struck Consort Su's body!
"Wretch! Aren't you going to work