Ning Bin had a sweet smile. She looked at the sweat on the imperial concubine's forehead and couldn't help but show concern: "The weather is not too hot now, why is your Majesty so sweating?"
Shu Jin hurriedly wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "I just went to the Queen Mother to ask for a blessing." The ancients wore tight clothes, and the flag uniforms were wrapped around the neck. Didn't you accidentally sweat?
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is so filial. Your Majesty will definitely be very grateful if you find out." Ning Bin's mouth became even sweeter.
Shu Jin was a little confused, "Concubine Ning came to see me, what's going on?" If nothing happens, get out of here.
Ning Bin said cautiously: "It has been two months since the emperor went to the garden, and the statue of the concubine's fetus has become increasingly stable. Can the imperial concubine please beg the emperor to let us go to the garden to escape the summer heat? After all, it is getting hotter today..."
Shu Jin was speechless for a while, can't you just have a baby in peace?
Shu Jin glanced at Ning Bin's belly and said, "Don't forget, you have never made up for the loss you suffered when you gave birth to your eighth prince. Now, although the fetal image is slightly stable, you still have to give birth and raise it well."
Ning Bin bit her lip, "But..."
Shu Jin was a little annoyed, "There's nothing to say 'but'! Stay away from Concubine Dun, it won't do you any harm!"
Ning Concubine couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, "Yes, I understand."
Shu Jin sighed, "Okay, go back to Jingyang Palace to take care of yourself. Don't go out unless you have nothing to do."
After sending Ning Bin away, Lu Xue couldn't help but spat: "This Ning Bin is acting pretentious again! She can't live a peaceful life, but she wants to go to the garden!"
Even Lan Ruo, who has always been steady, was a little angry: "My queen worked hard to protect her fetus, but she is fine and has no peace of mind at all!"
In fact, Shu Jin didn't put in much effort, it was all the work done by Imperial Physician Zhou.
All her strength was used to separate herself.
Shu Jin thought for a while and then said: "Instruct the Ministry of Internal Affairs to raise Concubine Ning's status to the imperial concubine level!"
As long as it can appease Ning Bin, Shu Jin doesn't mind giving her more material benefits.
Lu Xue snorted: "That's too cheap for her!"
Shu Jin thought: I don’t need to pay for it anyway!
There is no need to save the dog emperor’s money!!
Even if he was beaten to death or fed to a dog, Shu Jin didn't feel bad at all!
Shu Jin treated Jingyang Palace so favorably, which made Ning Concubine feel a lot more comfortable. When news of this incident reached Yuanmingyuan, the emperor naturally became more and more satisfied with the concubine's virtues, but Xiao Nian Gao couldn't help but make bitter and jealous remarks.
On days like this, the hot summer finally arrived, and Ning Bin's belly became as big as a puff.
Doctor Zhou also came to Chengqian Palace every now and then to report on the situation. Shu Jin was eating iced watermelon and drinking sweet and sour drinks, his expression gradually becoming serious.
"You mean, Concubine Ning is showing signs of premature labor?" Shu Jin couldn't help but look tense.
Doctor Zhou wiped the sweat from his head and said, "Weichen has tried his best to protect Ning Bin's pregnancy, but... I'm afraid it's still difficult to carry her to full term."
"It's almost eight months now." Shu Jin silently counted on his fingers. If it were left in modern times, it would not be a big problem. At most, he would live in an incubator for a few days.
But there is no such good medical technology in this era, so the survival rate of premature babies is extremely low. In addition, the baby in Ningbi’s belly is already weak...it may not be possible to raise it to full term, let alone if it is to be born prematurely!
"Well, just do your best." Shu Jin knew that it was not easy for Dr. Zhou these past six months, so he soothed and said, "Don't worry, the emperor also knows that Ning Concubine is weak, so even if there is an eventuality, he will not blame you too harshly.
"
Doctor Zhou quickly kowtowed and said, "Everything depends on the empress."
After another seven or eight days of this, Ning Bin was only eight months pregnant when her water suddenly broke and started.
Fortunately, Shu Jin was prepared, and the delivery woman was also prepared early in the morning.
When they rushed to Jingyang Palace under the bright sun, Ning Bin had already been carried into the delivery room. Shu Jin was sitting in the main hall of Jingyang Palace and glanced at Yun Yongsheng and Ji Yingsheng, who were looking pretty.
The two agreed to look a little anxious, and they hurriedly asked the imperial concubine to make peace. Yun agreed to say, "Empress Ning Bin was having lunch when her water suddenly broke, and her clothes were all wet... Imperial Concubine, Empress Ning Bin
There won’t be anything wrong, right?”
Of course it would be inappropriate to launch it after eight months!
Shu Jin could only say sternly: "Don't worry, Zhou Cheng is the best imperial physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology."
After all, the main hall of Jingyang Palace is much smaller than the other six palaces, and it is naturally more stuffy. In addition, Ning Bi did not dare to use ice. Shu Jin was sweating all over after sitting for a while. The round fan swaying in his hand could not be seen at all.
It doesn't work, I can only let the sweat roll down my forehead.
Ning Bin's muffled screams of pain could be heard in the delivery room.
"My child...will everything be okay?!" Ning Bin was extremely frightened at this moment. After all, she was only eight months old! There was still more than a month before the delivery date!
The midwife inside is trying her best to soothe Ning Bin: "Don't be afraid, my dear, I have checked that your fetal position is correct! Take a deep breath and push harder!"
The midwife urged her anxiously. After all, the amniotic water had broken. If she didn't deliver the baby quickly, she might be suffocating the little brother to death!
Shu Jin pricked up his ears and heard that the midwife's tone was a little urgent. He suddenly thought that Yun Yaosheng seemed to say... Ning Bin's amniotic fluid broke and her clothes were soaked.
This is not good.
In modern times, I would probably have to have an emergency caesarean section.
But in this era, the only option is to give birth naturally.
Shu Jin sighed quietly, and could only hope that Ning Bin would exert more force. Fortunately, the fetus was not big, and it was not yet full term. Plus, it was the second child... I hope it was too late.
The scorching sun was gradually setting in the west, and Shu Jin felt that his back was soaked. In the delivery room, Ning Bin was still trying her best to give birth to a child, and the wailing sounds made people inexplicably uneasy.
Yun Yingsheng and Ji Yingsheng were also pale-faced and full of panic.
At sunset, a faint cry finally came from the delivery room.
Shu Jin breathed a sigh of relief.
After a while, the midwife ran out with a child covered in blood, knelt down and reported: "Congratulations to the noble concubine, Concubine Ning, for giving birth to a little brother!"
Another elder brother, finally the ninth elder brother.
Shu Jin lowered his head and glanced at the child. He couldn't help but feel frightened. Good guy, this child... is a little too small! He looks like he is only half the weight of his eighth prince!
It's clearly less than five pounds...
The child was still crying to himself, but the cry sounded like a mosquito humming.
"Please ask Dr. Tong to come over and take a look, and then report it to the emperor." Shu Jin sighed, most likely he won't be able to raise him.
Dr. Zhou stepped forward wiping cold sweat, with a bitter look on his face, "Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine..."
Shu Jin said: "I will personally tell the emperor about my feelings."
Doctor Zhou hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, empress."
Shu Jin then asked the midwife: "How is Ning Bin?"
At this time, Ning Bin's low voice came from the delivery room: "Where is my little brother?!"
Shu Jin sighed. He still had the strength, so there was no big problem, so he ordered: "Take Brother Jiu back to Ning Bin."
The bond between mother and son may not last long.
After saying that, Shu Jin stood up and left. When he walked out of the main hall of Jingyang Palace, he heard Ning Bin's hoarse, hoarse crying.