The Legend of Concubine Su

Chapter 156: Moon Production

Deep within the ancient and mysterious imperial palace, Ying Da Caiyue endured a horrific birth. She lay helpless on her bed, her face as pale as paper, sweat dripping like beads from a broken string, soaking her hair and the edges of her clothes. She clenched her teeth, her painful moans echoing through the empty and desolate palace, like a lone bird in the cold wind, mournful and desperate.

At the same time, a conspiracy and power struggle is unfolding at the gate of the palace.

Concubine Hui, the concubine known for her ruthlessness, stood at the palace gate. She was dressed in gorgeous palace attire, gold jewelry on her head, and delicate makeup, but her face revealed a fierce look. Her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, revealing an unparalleled majesty, as if the whole world was subject to her will.

When the midwife hurried to the palace, Concubine Hui immediately stopped her. Her voice was cold and low, like the chill of a winter wind, chilling people to the bone: "Today, this midwife is not allowed to go anywhere! My words are orders! Anyone who dares to disobey my orders will die!"

The midwife looked at Concubine Hui with horror. She knew very well how cruel this concubine was. She quickly knelt down and begged for mercy, her voice tinged with tears: "Concubine Hui, this is a matter of life and death! Caiyue is in labor and cannot be delayed! Please have mercy!"

Concubine Hui sneered, a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes: "Humph, human life is at stake? In this palace, my life is the most important! That little bitch deserves to die! I will definitely not let you in today!"

The midwife's face turned pale upon hearing this, and cold sweat broke out on her forehead. She knew she couldn't disobey Concubine Hui's order. If she forced her way into the palace, she would probably be killed. But if she didn't help Caiyue, she felt guilty.

At this moment, a palace maid hurried over and reported to Concubine Hui, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has learned that Concubine Caiyue is in labor and has sent the imperial physician and midwife."

When Concubine Hui heard this, her face suddenly turned gloomy. She gritted her teeth and said, "Damn it! This bitch actually alarmed the emperor! It seems I can't just sit there and wait for death..." As she said this, she turned and walked into the palace.

Seeing this, the midwife was delighted, thinking that Concubine Hui had finally given up on preventing her from entering the palace. However, before she could be happy for long, she saw Concubine Hui walking out of the palace with a dagger in her hand, the blade flashing with cold light.

Concubine Hui glared at the midwife fiercely and threatened, "If you dare to tell the emperor what happened today, or help that little bitch give birth to a child, I will make sure you die without a burial place! Remember?"

The midwife trembled with fear, nodding repeatedly to show her understanding. She knew Huifei's methods were extremely cruel, and if she didn't heed her warnings, the consequences would be disastrous. So, she could only reluctantly leave the palace, silently praying that Caiyue would promise a safe birth.

However, Concubine Hui simply snorted coldly, a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes: "A mere promise is enough to talk about human life in front of me? In my eyes, she is nothing but an ant. I said you are not allowed to go, and you are not allowed to go!"

Inside the room, Caiyue's personal maid, Xiao Cui, was terribly anxious. Seeing Caiyue in agony, her heart ached. She knew that if this continued, both Caiyue and the young prince might die. So, she made up her mind and risked her life to seek an audience with the Emperor.

Xiao Cui took advantage of the guards' inattention and slipped out a side door. The path through the palace was long and winding, seemingly endless. But Xiao Cui had only one thought in mind: to find the emperor as quickly as possible and rescue Cai Yue and the little prince. She stumbled along the way, never daring to pause.

Finally, she arrived at the Emperor's chambers. However, she was stopped by the guards at the door. The guards shouted, "How dare you, you trespassing slave, break into the Emperor's chambers! Do you want to die?"

Xiao Cui knelt down with a thud and cried, "Please, big guard, inform the emperor! Our lady is giving birth, and Concubine Hui has stopped the midwife from going! If we are any later, someone will die!" Her voice was filled with endless despair and pleading.

The guard looked embarrassed. He felt a little sorry for the disheveled, tear-stained maid. But he also knew that the emperor's bedroom was not open to just anyone.

"This..." The guard hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to go in and report.

At this time, the emperor was in his study handling government affairs. After hearing the guard's report, he was furious: "How could such a thing happen? Bring that maid in immediately!"

After Xiao Cui was taken into the study, she tearfully recounted what had happened. Her voice trembled, and every word seemed to come from the depths of her heart. The Emperor slammed the table and stood up, "Concubine Hui is truly audacious! Come with me to see what's going on!"

The group hurried to Caiyue's residence. On the way, the emperor's face was as gloomy as water, and his heart was filled with anger and worry. He knew that if anything happened to Caiyue and the little prince, it would be a blow he could not bear.

When they arrived at Caiyue's residence, she was barely breathing, her voice growing weaker and weaker. Her eyes were filled with despair and helplessness, as if she had seen the end of her life.

"Your Majesty! Please hold on! I've already gone to beg the Emperor!" Xiao Cui cried tearfully, holding Cai Yue's hand. Her voice was filled with endless sorrow and determination.

At that moment, the Emperor arrived. He shouted angrily, "Concubine Hui! How dare you treat my concubines and princes like this!" His voice echoed in the palace like thunder.

When Concubine Hui saw the Emperor approaching, her face turned pale. She quickly knelt and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, please calm down! I...I was just confused for a moment!" Her voice was filled with endless fear and regret.

"Hurry up and let the midwife in!" the emperor roared, his voice filled with unquestionable majesty.

Seeing this, the midwife rushed into the room and began to deliver Caiyue. Her technique was skillful and quick, as if she was racing against time.

Caiyue's cries of pain and the midwife's encouraging voice echoed from the room. The emperor paced anxiously outside, his heart filled with anticipation and worry. He knew this moment would determine the fate of Caiyue and the little prince.

Time passed minute by minute, and finally, the crisp cry of a baby broke the tense atmosphere. The midwife came out of the room carrying the baby, her face filled with joy. "Congratulations, Your Majesty! It's a little prince!"

The emperor was overjoyed. He walked into the room to visit Caiyue. Looking at the frail Caiyue and the newborn prince, his eyes were full of pity and love: "Caiyue, you have suffered. You gave birth to a prince for me. I will definitely treat you and the child well."

Caiyue smiled weakly, tears of happiness gleaming in her eyes: "I am not bitter to be able to give birth to a prince for the emperor. I only hope that the emperor can always love our child."

The Emperor turned to look at Concubine Hui, who was kneeling on the ground. His eyes were filled with indifference and anger. "Concubine Hui! You are so jealous! You almost caused a disaster! From today! You are confined to your home for three months! Reflect on your mistakes!"

Concubine Hui cried, "Your Majesty! I know I was wrong! Please have mercy on me! I will never do it again!" However, the emperor remained unmoved. He took Caiyue and the newborn prince away from this place full of conspiracy and struggle.

From then on, Caiyue and her son's position in the palace gradually stabilized. They enjoyed the emperor's favor and protection, and lived a happy and fulfilling life. Meanwhile, Concubine Hui endured long and lonely days under house arrest. She paid the price for her evil deeds and gained a profound understanding of the cruelty and ruthlessness of power.