The atmosphere was tense for a while.

Ye Ci coughed lightly and said, "Mother, drink tea to moisten your throat."

Um!

Empress Zhang's attitude towards Ye Ci was quite amiable, and she changed from the stern and cold look she had when she angrily criticized Liu Heng.

She picked up the wine glass and took a sip, "Ye Ci, tell me, did the third child do the right thing?"

"My mother is a wise learner. People learn from their mistakes and mature step by step. My mother must allow the prince to make mistakes. If he doesn't make mistakes, he will never make progress."

"But have you ever thought about it, this is in the palace, there are not so many opportunities for him to make mistakes."

"My mother is right. I believe that after this incident, the prince will definitely make some progress and will no longer act impulsively."

Empress Zhang reluctantly nodded, agreeing with Ye Ci's statement.

Then, she glared at Liu Heng and said, "Learn a little, don't be crazy all day long."

Liu Heng snorted, "I am the son of my mother, so I will inevitably have a bad temper."

"Nonsense! You dare to put the blame on me. You deserve to be beaten. Why didn't I notice that you were so in need of punishment in the past?"

Queen Zhang's hands were itchy and she really wanted to slap the brat.

She seemed to understand why Emperor Yuan Kang became more and more displeased when he looked at the adult prince.

It is true that she is not as cute and pleasing as she was when she was a child.

As I grew up, I became very selfish and refused to listen to any advice. I was indeed a person who wanted to be beaten.

Ye Ci secretly pinched Liu Heng. Don't forget that today is New Year's Eve. Do you have to make a fuss until you are so anxious that you will give up?

Liu Heng didn't want to be governed by heaven or earth, so he was governed by Ye Ci.

So he took advantage of the situation and said, "My son knows his mistake. Mother, don't be angry. My son will toast you and apologize."

"Do I really care about your wine?"

"A queen does not need to care about her son's wine. A queen only needs to see her son's thoughts."

Empress Zhang forced a smile and said, "If you can always make me happy, you can be considered a skill. Ye Ci, please try to persuade him in the future."

"My daughter-in-law takes orders."

At this time, an unfamiliar little chamberlain walked into the hall, came to Li Shaojian and whispered a few words in his ear, and then left silently.

Li Shaojian came to Queen Zhang and spoke quietly.

Queen Zhang waved her hand and said, "I understand, please continue to pay attention to the news."

"Mother, what happened?"

"Eating your food and wine, what are you asking about when a woman gives birth to a child?"

"My son is also concerned."

"Yuan Zhaoyi has a difficult delivery, what do you care about? Aren't you hungry? Eat quickly!"

Liu Heng obeyed his orders and turned into a foodie, determined to eat up all the food on the table.

Ye Ci was thinking that Yuan Zhaoyi had a difficult delivery and the situation might be very bad.

The technology is backward and it is twins, so there is no way to do a caesarean section. What if...

She picked up the tea cup and took a sip. If anything happened, the situation would change again. Whether Yuan Zhaoyi could give birth to the baby smoothly would also determine Yuan Youren's next move.

It seems that it is necessary to stay in the palace tonight and wait for news at any time.

Queen Zhang's expression remained normal, but she was actually absent-minded.

The New Year's Eve dinner was over and there was no news.

The New Year's Eve is over, the time has entered the first day of the first lunar month of the 19th year of Yuankang, and there is still no news.

Ye Ci could not hold on and fell asleep. When he woke up, it was already the morning of the first day of the first lunar month.

As soon as he woke up, he asked the maid Juan'er who was serving him: "Is there any news?"

"Replying to the princess, there has been no news."

"Your Majesty, are you up?"

"Your Majesty has just woken up. Eunuch Deng and his people are waiting for him."

The couple stayed at Weiyang Palace last night and slept separately.

It's already early in the morning, and there's still no news from Yuan Zhaoyi. It seems that the situation is not good!

After she had washed and had breakfast, news came that Yuan Youren had hurried into the palace and personally guarded Yuan Zhaoyi. His Majesty also kept guard and did not sleep all night.

I don’t know if today’s morning greetings will go smoothly.

Empress Zhang is dressed in court attire, her mother's honor to the world, and no one can replace her in today's congratulations. She will exercise her power as a queen and show her majesty.

This was Emperor Yuan Kang's promise to her, and it was also her reward.

"I will go to Fengyi Hall first, and you will come over later."

"Mother, is everything normal today?"

"Of course. You can't break the rules of the court just because of Yuan Zhaoyi. I think your Majesty also understands this truth."

"I'm just afraid of Father..."

"Be careful! No matter what decision His Majesty makes, you just have to do your duty. You cannot be criticized! In extraordinary times, everyone should keep their mouths shut."

"promise!"

Everyone took orders.

Ye Ci watched Queen Zhang walk out of the hall. Today she finally saw what true glory and wealth are.

The ladies who came to the palace to congratulate her also learned about Yuan Zhaoyi's difficult delivery, and they whispered in groups.

Ye Ci and the other princes and concubines went to Fengyi Palace, while Liu Heng went to Jianzhang Palace...

Congratulations on the first day of the first lunar month are both a formality and an honor.

Those who are qualified to attend all have the rank of imperial edict. Without the imperial edict, they would not be qualified to stand in the hall today, congratulating each other on the New Year and praying for the 19th year of Yuankang. I hope that this year will be prosperous, the monarch and his ministers will be harmonious, and the great Zhou Dynasty will be prosperous.

Forever.

This is a festive day, everyone must laugh and be happy.

Even if you are very tired, the ceremony is very complicated, and you have not eaten a mouthful of food or drank a mouthful of water, you still have to endure it.

At noon, the ceremony ended and everyone dispersed.

There is still no news from Yuan Zhaoyi.

Yuan Zhaoyi's pregnancy was difficult enough, and she didn't know if she could survive it.

Although most people hope that it would be best if Yuan Zhaoyi's child is not born and that it is best to end it, they all say auspicious words.

No one wanted to challenge Emperor Yuan Kang's majesty and Yuan Youren's fierceness.

Waiting until evening, the news came that she had given birth!

Twins of dragon and phoenix!

Turns out to be a twin of a dragon and a phoenix!

Yuan Zhaoyi suffered a massive hemorrhage, and all imperial doctors were summoned to diagnose and treat Yuan Zhaoyi to prolong his life.

Emperor Yuan Kang set fire to the real fire. If Yuan Zhaoyi cannot be saved, everyone will pay for it.

Even Yuan Youren also offered a reward of a thousand taels to anyone who could rescue Yuan Zhaoyi.

The imperial doctors were helpless. Emperor Yuan Kang even invited several Taoist priests from Qintian Prison to the harem, and also invited a group of monks to pray for Yuan Zhaoyi.

The eunuch Fang sent someone to invite Queen Zhang, "Your Majesty, please ask the Queen to come over."

"What did you say?"

"I just asked the Queen to come over. I didn't say anything else. I also asked the Princess to come over."

Queen Zhang frowned and said, "I will change my clothes and go there."

"Please come as soon as possible, ma'am."

The chamberlain withdrew and Queen Zhang ordered: "The third child will leave the palace first. I don't know how long we will be delayed today. Ye Ci will go with me to Yonghe Palace."

Liu Heng wanted to stay in the palace and wait for news, but Empress Zhang said it was inappropriate.

"It's not appropriate for you, a grown man, to stay in the palace. Don't argue, just leave the palace. If you have any difficulties, go to your uncle to discuss it. That's it."

Liu Heng had no choice but to leave the palace. He was worried about Ye Ci's repeated warnings not to show off in any way.

Ye Ci teased him, "You told me so clearly. Why are you so irritable when it's your turn? You also know that you can't stand out in the palace and don't show off. Why can't you do it yourself?"

"Easier said than done! As you said, you have to give me a chance to make mistakes."

Ye Ci smiled and said: "If you make too many mistakes, you are not afraid of cutting off your own future? Don't worry, I know the rules and won't push ahead. But you, don't panic. I am a prostitute and a junior, no matter what
To be continued...