She fell out after crying at the wrong grave

The capital city is probably the most chaotic place in the world now.

Jin Feng's last bit of force was putting up a desperate resistance, and some ministers who knew they were currying favor with the powerful and had done nothing good basically switched sides and stood on Jin Feng's side, ready to hold the emperor and the Northern Border coalition forces outside the city hostage and fight to the end.

Lu Zhongting hid in Yan Tongjun's house and turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside.

Jin Zhaoyi was about to give birth, and was on high alert in the palace every day. However, Shen Yu simply took a dose of medicine that made him unable to get out of bed, so he could stay in the palace.

Shen Zhuo seemed to have become confused and was forcibly brought back from the Alchemy Palace by Jinfeng's men. It is said that he is still meditating and taking pills in Chong'an Hall.

Everyone seems to be avoiding something, and everyone is busy with something.

Ah'ao was standing at the foot of the wall, listening to the noise coming from the street outside. She thought it was really unfair. When she needed help, everyone came knocking on her door, but when the matter was done, everyone avoided her.

It was already late, and although the capital had long since lifted the curfew, the streets were usually quiet at this time. It was time for everyone to fall asleep, whether they woke up early or went to bed late.

Now people were crying and panicking. They wanted to take advantage of the chaos to escape the city but were unable to do so. Moreover, they encountered the violent suppression of the scum under Jin Feng, who openly massacred civilians in the streets.

The mansion originally only hired a cook to cook every day, two servants to do daily heavy work, and one to clean the courtyard. After Ah-yi returned from the Chen family's ancestral tomb, she gave them all money to dismiss them.

Now, in this huge Chen residence, not a single candle was lit. Only Ah'an and Yunli were waiting quietly in the darkness.

Yunli saw Ah'ao standing under the wall in thin clothes, covered in dew, and felt a little worried.

"My lady, put on some clothes." Yunli put the cloak on Ah's shoulders, but still couldn't help asking, "What should we do now? I didn't expect those princes and ministers to be so good at hiding. Jinfeng used force and they all stayed indoors."

Ah'ao also knew it, and she just lacked the courage to mention Lu Zhongting and Shen Yuren by name.

Even if they had stayed indoors, it would have been useless. Bare hands could not defeat a large number of people, a problem that has existed since ancient times.

There was something A'an hadn't done, and she always felt a little uncomfortable.

After thinking it over again and again, she turned back and said to Yunli, "We have everything in our room, so it's no problem to stay indoors for a month. Just stay here and don't go out before Hengzhi comes to the city."

The tone of this admonition immediately made Yunli anxious, "My lady, what do you mean by this? We should stay here together."

A'ao shook her head.

"Someone is dying. I have to go see him again. I have something to say." Then he pinched Yunli's shoulder. "It's too chaotic outside. We will attract more attention if we are together. I will go to the palace after I finish my work. Jin Zhaoyi is about to give birth. We can't let Jin Feng take advantage of the opportunity."

"Then, then." Yunli panicked, "I'm still afraid..."

It's not that he was afraid of being alone, nor was he afraid of killing someone outside, but he was afraid that Ah'an would take risks alone.

Ah'ao smiled at her with the corners of her mouth curved, indicating that the matter was set and could not be changed.

There are nine out of ten dangers, but if some people die, they will never have another chance.

Chen's house is located in Fugui Lane, very close to the imperial palace. As long as you go out from the back door, you will soon reach Duanli Gate.

A'ao changed into light clothes, held the token given by Jin Zhaoyi, and stood in front of the palace gate with a frank look on her face.

"What do you do?"

She kept her eyes and head down. These guards were all new, and Gu Shouchun's men were long gone, so it was impossible for them to recognize her.

Ah-yi answered respectfully, "My family has been practicing medicine for generations. Jin Zhaoyi's mother specially asked me to come to the palace to assist in childbirth. This is the token given by the queen."

It was dark and gloomy. Those who entered the palace at this time were all those who were not afraid of death and had some background.

Outside the city gate, the two armies challenged each other. Jin Xiang threatened that if they forced their way through, he would burn the city and destroy everything, and he would never let the country fall into the hands of people with evil intentions like them.

This is an interesting statement. Who is the one with evil intentions?

Several guards were joking about this matter just now, thinking that unless the marquis from outside came to attack the city, no one else would come into the palace.

One is coming right now.

One of them checked the token and found that it was indeed from Changsheng Palace. He returned it to Ah'an and asked, "There are many imperial doctors in the palace. What's the point of sending a female doctor like you?"

Ah-yi smiled kindly, "My two elder brothers, you don't know that giving birth to your wife is a dangerous experience. Although the imperial doctors are skilled in medicine, there is still a difference between men and women. I have rich experience in delivering babies. Your Majesty summoned me to the palace to protect you. After all, the prince is more important, isn't he?"

She kept telling lies one after another. In fact, apart from Jin Niuniu, A'an had never seen many pregnant women.

The guards looked at each other hesitantly.

Their leader was drunk as usual tonight and went to bed early in the side room. According to the rules, this kind of thing should be reported to the superior, but who dares to disturb the leader when he is drunk? Isn't that courting death?
But one cannot afford to offend Jin Zhaoyi in the palace, especially when it comes to matters of life and death, as her father is Jin Xiang.

"Forget it, forget it. Find someone to take her to Changsheng Palace. Be careful!" It would be unrealistic to wait for someone from Changsheng Palace to pick her up, as the palace was already in chaos.

"Thank you, big brother guard!" Ah'an bowed, then lowered her head and followed the guard who was leading the way.

After entering the palace, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It's not a bad idea to go to Changsheng Palace first. I'm afraid Shen Zhuo won't die so quickly for a while.

The guards were not allowed to enter the inner palace, so the guide only took A'ao to the gate of the inner palace and then stopped.

"You are unlucky today. No one will show you the way. The imperial palace is a restricted area and you cannot walk around freely. Enter this door and go straight to the next door. Then turn left and enter the second door in the alley. That is the Changsheng Hall."

Ah'ao thanked him and stuffed a piece of silver into the hands of the guard who was leading the way. Then, seeing his figure gradually disappearing into the distance, she walked quickly towards Changsheng Palace as if she knew the way.

I really heard the sharp screams in Changsheng Hall just now. Could it be such a coincidence that she is going to give birth today? Ah's anxiousness made her feet run even faster. As she walked along, she didn't notice that none of the stone lamps on the palace road were lit, and no palace servants were passing by.

It was not until we reached the gate of Changsheng Hall that we saw a little light.

Zhuiyue ran out of the bedroom in a panic, holding a basin of hot, bloody water, and poured it out, then quickly prepared to run back.

"Zhuiyue!" Ah-yi couldn't care less and quickly caught up with her, "How is your Zhaoyi?"

At first Zhuiyue didn't recognize who it was. As Ah-yi approached, she leaned over to take a closer look. She was so frightened that her mouth opened wide, "Princess!"

This is the imperial palace in the capital city, which is now heavily guarded. How did she get in without anyone knowing?

"No need to say more. Is there anything wrong?"

Zhuiyue quickly put away her fear and followed Ah-yi all the way to the side hall where Jin Zhaoyi lived. She explained in detail, "The queen has just started giving birth. It's just that the city has been in turmoil these past two days, and her emotions have fluctuated. She went into labor before the due date. It's said to be a sign of premature birth. I'm afraid she's going to have to wait."

Ah'an took three or two steps up the stairs, lifted the curtain in front of the door and was about to go in.

Zhuiyue immediately hugged her arms and said, "Your Highness, please don't do that! The bloody smell in the delivery room is too strong and I'm afraid it's not good for you. You'd better wait outside."

Ah-yi pulled her away and said, "It's already this hour, why are you still fussing about this!"

Jin Zhaoyi was lying on the bed, with many candlesticks lit around her, lighting up the delivery bed. Her hair was scattered, wet with sweat and sticking to her cheeks, her face was flushed, and her eyes were swollen like peaches.

Even though Ah'an understood the whole thing, she was still stunned by the scene before her.

Jin Zhaoyi grasped the cloth hanging on the head of the bed in pain and squeezed out a few words from her broken moans, "Ah'an, what's wrong with you! It's here!"

Ah-yi was in a daze, as if she was far away from everything in front of her. But Jin Zhaoyi's voice was like a sharp sword, immediately piercing her haze.

She quickly walked to the bed, took a look at the birthing scene, and almost fainted. "Why is there so much blood?" Ah'an exclaimed.

The experienced midwife held Jin Zhaoyi's knees and explained, "Your Highness already has insufficient Qi and blood, and you were frightened and can't use your strength. It's not a good idea to keep bleeding like this!"

"Is there any medicine that can help?"

"If there is an old ginseng who can keep her spirits up, she will be able to give birth to a little prince tonight without any worries."

Old ginseng. Ah-yi thought about it carefully, as if she had seen this thing somewhere, but she didn't have a deep impression of it. She paced back and forth in front of the delivery bed anxiously.

"A'an! A'an!" Jin Zhaoyi shouted loudly.

Ah'ao quickly went over and grabbed her hand, "Don't shout, save your energy." She knelt beside her and let her hold her hand tightly.

"I... I treated you badly from the beginning. Actually, I was just a little selfish. I only had stupid thoughts, not bad thoughts..." With tears in her eyes, she looked into Ah's eyes with difficulty, and she was a little breathless. "If... If I can't save the child, then I will keep the child first. I feel relieved to leave it to you."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Ah'an said sternly, "There are so many doctors guarding outside, and my uncle is also outside the palace. Just listen to the midwife and give birth to the baby. Both mother and child must be saved!"

Jin Zhaoyi closed her eyes and smiled, "Having you like this is worth more than having ten thousand children as fathers."

Old ginseng!

Ah-yi suddenly remembered and called out to Zhuiyue, "Zhuiyue! Take the candle and follow me. I've found a better ginseng than the one in the Imperial Hospital!"

It’s in the Changsheng Hall, in the secret vault left by Chen Zhaoying.

Ah'ao rushed into the main hall, opened the secret compartment under the bed, and jumped down with Zhuiyue one after another.

Yes, it was the box behind the golden pearl crown. Ah-yi reached over and the candlestick reflected the red silk on its surface. When she opened it, she found a ginseng lying inside.

Saved.

It was this bowl of ginseng soup, together with the five imperial doctors and two midwives who fought desperately all night, that saved the lives of Jin Zhaoyi and her child.

It's a boy, he cries loudly and is in good health.

It was almost dawn when Ah-yi walked into the delivery room exhausted.

The candles had gone out, leaving only one candle by the bed. The midwife held the child and washed the blood off his body. Jin Zhaoyi was also served by Zhuiyue and wiped clean.

Sitting down in front of her, Ah-yi looked at her and smiled, "How is it? I promised to keep you and your child safe. Did you keep your promise?"

Under the soft candlelight, two girls in their twenties faced each other and smiled silently.

A kind of security after surviving a disaster, like the candlelight, envelops everyone.

Jin Zhaoyi waved her hand, and Zhuiyue understood and took the child, trying to put him into A'an's arms.

"Me?" Ah's arms were stiff, and she had no idea where to put them. "I don't know how to hold a baby."

But the child was very well behaved. He lay softly in her arms without crying or making a fuss.

"Ah'an, there is something you need to promise me." Jin Zhaoyi's voice was hoarse as she said softly, "Although he is nominally your cousin, I still want you to be his godmother. Please give him a name."

"I get up?" Ah'ao murmured, and laughed helplessly.

No matter how to name a child, everyone likes to come to her for advice.

(End of this chapter)