Her words were like a lullaby, making the new mother completely trust her and relax. Her eyes looked at her with a soft light as she entrusted herself and her child to Hailin's hands.
Hailin deftly opened the red jewel and took out the surgical instruments and other necessary items.
Then she realized that it was difficult to operate by herself, so she called out to the door, "Shimei, come in and help me."
Those outside the door, noticing the voices inside, rushed in and immediately saw Hailing standing in front of the bed. They were shocked, and several voices rang out.
"Your Majesty the Empress?"
Shen Ruoxuan glanced at the many unfamiliar things beside Hai Ling, and asked in surprise, "What is Your Majesty doing?"
Hai Ling had already started putting on gloves. She glanced at Shen Ruoxuan, then looked at Xi Lingfeng: "Have everyone leave, leaving only Shi Mei to help me. Both she and her son will be fine. If we delay any longer, I'm afraid we won't be able to save either of them."
She exuded tranquility and composure, her eyes gleaming with wisdom.
To convince people at first glance, Xi Lingfeng immediately ordered Shi Mei to stay and everyone else to leave.
Xi Lingfeng knew that since Ling'er had said those words, she must have been confident.
Listening to Hai Ling's words and watching her actions, Shen Ruoxuan knew that she was a doctor. He also noticed that the things around her were things he had never seen before. With this in mind, Shen Ruoxuan couldn't move his legs and wanted to stay in the room. Xi Lingfeng saw his intention at a glance, reached out and lifted him out, then slammed the door shut and ordered his men to guard the door and not allow anyone to enter.
In the room, Hailing had prepared everything and then taught Shimei how to assist her in starting the surgery.
Shi Mei had never seen anyone cut open a stomach with a knife before. She was shocked and dizzy. Although she had killed countless people, she had never seen anyone calmly and self-satisfiedly cut open a person's stomach and then take out the child.
“Come on, turn the child upside down, pat his bottom, and then wipe his body clean with clean clothes. Be careful,” Hailin instructed.
"Yes," Shi Mei exclaimed excitedly. The child was indeed alright. He was alright. She reached out and took the child from Hai Ling's hands, turned him upside down, and slapped his bottom hard. The child's shrill cry rang out.
Immediately, everyone inside and outside the room rejoiced.
Jian An immediately hugged the person next to her and cried out excitedly, "The child is alright, the child is alright!"
Tears still clung to his face, but his expression was one of pure excitement.
Hailin had already started stitching up the new mother's abdomen and was then methodically tidying up her things.
Shi Mei had already tidied up the baby and placed it next to the new mother. She saw that the mother had fallen into a deep sleep, but Shi Mei knew that she was perfectly fine. She had just been too weak and had fainted. She would wake up soon.
Hailing finished tidying everything up, then let out a long sigh of relief, went to the side to wash her hands, and finally got through the ordeal without any major incident. She smiled at Shimei and said, "Alright, open the door and let them in."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Shi Mei spoke respectfully. The usually arrogant maid was now filled with admiration for Hai Ling. She opened the door and let the person outside in.
People outside rushed in and looked at the mother and child on the bed. Sure enough, both the mother and child were safe and sound, and both were sleeping.
Everyone laughed happily, and Jian An even knelt down with a thud and kowtowed to Hai Ling, saying repeatedly, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress, thank you, Your Majesty the Empress, this humble servant kowtows to Your Majesty the Empress."
"Get up."
Hai Ling reached out to help Jian An up. In fact, as a doctor, she could not stand by and watch him die if she knew, especially since he was Xi Lingfeng's servant. Xi Lingfeng had helped her countless times. Hai Ling saw that it was getting late and looked at Xi Lingfeng: "Take me back to the palace."
"good."
Xi Lingfeng's eyes were full of light, with a hint of doting affection. A smile appeared on his lips. His subordinates were taken aback; their master had actually smiled.
This is really rare. It seems he really likes the Empress. But the Empress is truly an outstanding person. Since the Emperor treats her badly, then let the Emperor take her away.
If the master wants it, he will definitely take it from Feng Zixiao.
Hai Ling had no idea that in such a short time, she had successfully won over the hearts of Xi Lingfeng's subordinates.
She was only concerned with having Xi Lingfeng escort her back to the palace. The two of them walked out together, and Hai Ling looked at Shi Mei as if she remembered something.
"She just had surgery. Please prescribe some medicine for her, and include plenty of herbs to reduce inflammation."
"I know, don't worry."
Shi Mei nodded. The Empress had already explained the details to her when she performed the surgery. She understood and was amazed that such miraculous medical skills existed in the world, completely different from what they knew. Even Shen Ruoxuan probably couldn't match her skills.
Hai Ling listened to Shi Mei's words and followed Xi Lingfeng out with satisfaction. As soon as Shen Ruoxuan saw her leave, he quickly followed after her.
"Your Majesty, how about we have a little medical discussion sometime when you have some free time?"
He spoke, but Hai Ling remained silent. Instead, Xi Lingfeng's face darkened, and he glared at Shen Ruoxuan with a gloomy expression: "Are you itching for a beating?" Shen Ruoxuan was taken aback. He had forgotten about this devil, Xi Lingfeng. Seeing the intense possessiveness in his eyes gave him a headache. He should have known better than to tell him that all those feelings of longing and attraction meant he liked her, or that he could have taken the initiative and monopolized the Empress. Now he was filled with regret.
Xi Lingfeng ignored Shen Ruoxuan, reached out and took Hai Ling's hand, and used his lightness skill to take her away from the Left Prime Minister's residence. Shi Zhu and others followed behind, protecting them all the way.
In the darkness, Xi Lingfeng gazed at the little girl nestled against his chest, a gentle smile on his face. He looked at her with doting affection, thinking softly, "Ling'er, wait a little longer. Once I've investigated my origins, I'll take you away from this Great Zhou Dynasty palace and back to the Cold Demon Palace."
I won't let anything happen to you.
When Hailing returned to the palace, Yanzhi was still fast asleep, showing no signs of waking up.
She quietly washed herself and then went to rest.
The next day, the Empress Dowager sent palace eunuchs to escort the young ladies selected the night before out of their residences, and then on an auspicious day, to bring them into the palace.
Jiang Feixue was the last to leave. The Empress Dowager kept her in Qingxin Palace for a while to chat about everyday matters.
"Feixue, seeing you is like seeing myself when I was young. I really like you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."
Jiang Feixue spoke with a charming smile, her face full of joy. In truth, she knew why the Empress Dowager had allowed her to enter the palace; it was simply because she feared her father and brothers would rebel against the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Last night at the flower-viewing banquet, her father had suggested that she marry the Fifth Prince, Prince Kang. He believed that as long as she asked, the Emperor would not go against her wishes.