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Chapter 429: Can’t Even Enter the Delivery Room

Zhongcui Palace.

Shen Zhinian had already instructed that only Nanny Lin should deliver the baby for her.

Tang Luochuan was waiting outside the delivery room in case of any unexpected accidents.

Except for her trusted confidants, no one is allowed to step into the delivery room!

Therefore, when several midwives arrived, they were stopped outside.

In order to avoid alerting the enemy, Shen Zhinian had not informed them beforehand. The midwives looked at each other, all with anxious expressions on their faces.

"Madam Xiao, what do you mean?"

"Yes, Concubine Rou is about to give birth, why don't you let us in?"

"This is your first child, you can't be careless at all. It will be bad if you delay!"

"..."

Madam Xiao glanced at them coldly and said in a deep voice, "The Queen has other arrangements. You just wait here."

These midwives were all Shen Zhinian's people, and they acted according to her orders. When they heard what Madam Xiao said, they all said "yes" and stood aside with their heads down.

Only one midwife named Zheng Pozi rolled her eyes, her face becoming more and more anxious: "Oh my, Madam, you can't joke about the safety of the queen!"

"How can a woman give birth without a midwife by her side?"

Mrs. Zheng was the midwife who was bribed.

But the Queen Mother said that before the birth is successful, don’t act rashly, lest the person behind the scenes be forced into desperate measures.

Therefore, Madam Xiao only looked at Madam Zheng coldly: "It is not your turn to question what the queen said!"

"The Imperial Concubine has arrived!!"

As Concubine Liu's procession arrived at Zhongcui Palace, concubines of all ranks in the harem also arrived one after another.

Just like when Zhou Shuren gave birth, no matter what everyone was thinking, their faces showed concern and worry.

Concubine Liu wanted to ask what was going on, but when she caught a glimpse of Concubine Liang out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly remembered that all matters in the six palaces were no longer under her jurisdiction.

If she intervened at this time, she was afraid that some bad words would spread in the palace again.

After everyone finished paying their respects, Concubine Liang asked gently, "Madam Xiao, how is Concubine Rou doing now? Why hasn't the midwife come in yet?"

Mother Zheng said anxiously, "Madam Liang, Madam Rou has been in action for so long, and Madam Xiao is still blocking the door, not letting us midwives in. This old slave is so anxious!"

Hearing this, the concubines' faces changed slightly.

If Madam Xiao had not been an old lady in the palace and had served the Grand Empress Dowager, she would have been highly respected among all the maids and was even the confidant of Concubine Rou. They would have suspected that she was trying to murder Concubine Rou.

Concubine Liang did not reprimand Madam Xiao, but asked gently, "Could it be that Sister Roufei has other plans?"

Madam Xiao bowed and said in a serious tone, "Madam Liang, our Madam's wet nurse, Madam Lin, is very good at taking care of pregnant women and delivering babies."

"Madame Lin took great care of you during your pregnancy, and everyone has seen it."

"The Queen has instructed that Nanny Lin be the one to deliver the baby this time."

Concubine Liang frowned slightly. "It's not that I want to embarrass Sister Roufei, but this involves the royal heir, which is a serious matter. No matter how powerful Nanny Lin is, she is from the common people and is not someone appointed by the royal family."

"If something happens to Concubine Rou or the heir to the throne, who will be able to take the responsibility?"

The cold voice of Concubine Xue sounded from behind: "Your Highness Concubine Liang is wrong."

"When a woman gives birth, her mindset is not only important as it relates to her physical condition. Nanny Lin is Concubine Rou's wet nurse. The two are not only familiar with each other, but also have a tacit understanding."

"Besides, I have also heard that Nanny Lin has successfully delivered babies for many women in the countryside. It seems that she is indeed more suitable than the midwife arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Some palace concubines, either having received favors from Concubine Liang, supported her unconditionally; or they were afraid of chaos in the world and wanted to muddy the waters and affect Shen Zhinian's childbirth.

They all spoke up for Concubine Liang.

"What Concubine Xue said is not true. How can a common nanny compare to the midwife carefully selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"

"Yes, it's such an important matter. Concubine Rou is making a fuss. We can't follow her and make a fuss!"

"Let's get the midwives in quickly. It would be bad if they delay the birth of the heir to the throne!"

"..."

Concubine Liu watched the scene coldly without saying a word.

She had given birth before and knew how difficult it was for a woman to give birth for the first time. She could relate to what she had been through.

But her aunt had told her before that she should not get involved in Concubine Rou's childbirth. Otherwise, if something happened, she would not be able to explain it even if she had ten thousand mouths.

By then, the Duke Dingguo's Mansion will also be suspected by Your Majesty.

Just as everyone was arguing over who would deliver Shen Zhinian's baby, Li Changde's voice rang out from the back.

"His Majesty has arrived --!!!"

Everyone immediately stopped arguing and turned around to salute: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"

Nangong Xuanyu scolded coldly: "Empress Rou is giving birth inside, why are you arguing here? If it affects her condition, who among you can afford it?!"

The concubines quickly apologized.

Although Concubine Liu had given up on the emperor a long time ago, a mocking smile still appeared at the corner of her lips when she saw that he cared so much about another woman.

Your Majesty, is it Concubine Rou that you care about, or the little prince who might be born?

Concubine Liang respectfully reported what had just happened, and looked like she was thinking about Shen Zhinian wholeheartedly: "...Your Majesty, it's not that I don't trust Concubine Rou's nurse, but the matter is of great importance, and I'm worried that Nanny Lin can't handle it well alone."

"It would be better to let the midwives go in and assist Nanny Lin. This would be safer."

Nangong Xuanyu waved his hand and said, “No need!”

Nian Nian had already told him about this matter.

He ordered people to investigate Nanny Lin's abilities, and found that they were not inferior to the midwife selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

And when it comes to childbirth, is it necessarily better to have more people around?

With so many people doing all the hard work, the chance of accidents is high.

Just like his biological mother, who died of complications in childbirth. Who can say whether it was an accident or man-made?

Therefore, instead of letting everyone rush in, it is better to hand over the delivery room to someone whom Nian Nian trusts and has the ability to deliver the baby.

What's more, there are several imperial doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau waiting here.

Even if we take a step back...if Nanny Lin really can't handle it, it won't be too late to let these midwives in.

"……Yes."

Now that the emperor has spoken, naturally no one dares to comment.

Mrs. Zheng stood aside with her head down, a hint of anxiety in her eyes.

Before today, she had thought of countless ways to do it, and she had also been thinking about how to clear herself of suspicion after the deed was accomplished.

But she never expected that she couldn't even enter the delivery room...

If she fails to complete the task assigned by that person, not only her, but also her family will not have a good ending...