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This day, after Qingli finished her breakfast, she was in the courtyard digesting her food as usual when she suddenly felt wetness at her pant legs. She immediately thought her water had broken and hurriedly called out, “Master, Big Brother, Jian Yue, I think I’m about to give birth!”
Qingli’s words instantly startled everyone inside the house, and they all rushed out in a flurry.
Qingyu quickly picked her up and carried her back to her room.
Qingming hurried to prepare hot water, feeling quite flustered.
Once Qingli lay down, she urged her Big Brother, “Brother, you should go outside! Jian Yue is here, and that’s enough.”
Jian Yue had been trained several times and knew how to assist with the delivery.
However, Qingyu still felt uneasy. Giving birth seemed like a journey through the gates of the underworld; it was too dangerous. Yet, seeing his little sister’s embarrassed expression, he knew it wouldn’t be good to stay.
After hesitating for a moment, he could only nod, “Alright, I’ll wait outside. Little Sister, if anything unusual happens, call for me, and I’ll come in immediately.”
Qingli nodded, “Okay, I understand. Brother, please go out!”
Qingyu quickly gave Jian Yue a few instructions before stepping outside.
Once everything was prepared, including the hot water, Jian Yue felt a bit nervous but reminded herself to stay calm. Panicking would lead to mistakes.
Jian Yue looked seriously at Qingli, “Sister, don’t worry. I have experience, everything will be fine. The baby will be out soon.”
Qingli nodded; she could still bear the pain now. Compared to the pain of being skinned alive in her past life, this pain was manageable.
“Sister, bite down on this cloth. It will hurt more later.”
Jian Yue placed a clean cloth into Qingli’s mouth, and Qingli obediently bit down without refusal.
Indeed, the pain intensified quickly, coming in waves. Sweat beaded on Qingli’s forehead, but she didn’t make a sound.
Outside, the two men didn’t hear any noise and grew more anxious, pacing back and forth at the door, their brows tightly knitted, glancing occasionally into the room.
“Why is there no sound? I saw those women giving birth down the mountain, and they all screamed loudly. Why isn’t A-Li making any noise?”
“Jian Yue? How is it? Why hasn’t A-Li made any sound?”
Qingming spoke to himself and then loudly asked Jian Yue.
Jian Yue’s voice came back, “It’s fine, Sect Master. Don’t worry, Sister is doing well.”
Indeed, Qingli’s condition was relatively stable, which eased Jian Yue’s previous tension.
Hearing Jian Yue’s words, the two outside finally felt reassured.
Qingyu said to his master, “Little Sister is very strong. She probably doesn’t want to cry out and make us worry, so she’s holding it in.”
Upon hearing this, Qingming called inside, “A-Li, if it hurts, just shout. Master is here with you. Don’t be afraid! I’m right here! Shouting might help ease the pain.”
Inside, Qingli gritted her teeth, holding on. Hearing her master’s words, she felt a smile creeping up, but her eyes also glistened with tears.
It was just giving birth, yet Master was worried to this extent.
In her past life, when she was skinned, her biological parents didn’t even furrow their brows. What a difference between people!
“A-Li, hang in there. It will be over soon. This will be the last pain of your life. After this, you will be healthy and happy for the rest of your life. I promise, everything I say is true.”
The more Qingming heard no sounds, the more worried he became, his heart rising in anxiety. He truly couldn’t relax.
Qingli’s eyes were moist, but she was smiling.
Suddenly, busy Jian Yue exclaimed, “Sister, you can start pushing now. The baby is about to come out!”
Upon hearing this, Qingli didn’t have time to think about anything else and started to push.
The two men outside also heard Jian Yue’s words and were instantly filled with excitement!
Fortunately, once it reached this stage, it should be quick.
Qingli had never given birth before; she tried her best to push. Suddenly, in the next moment, her body felt lighter, and a baby’s cry echoed through the room.
Everyone’s eyes widened in surprise.
“She’s given birth?”
Qingming looked at his eldest disciple, his eyes filled with joy.
Qingyu nodded vigorously, “Yes, Master, she has given birth.”
At the moment Qingli heard the baby’s cry, she suddenly felt that all the pain was worth it. She had a child now!
She would be a good mother, and she would protect her child well.
Jian Yue was busy, having delivered one baby and still needing to attend to the next, barely having time to speak or even hold the first child up for Qingli to see, as she continued to assist with the delivery of the next one.
Qingli anxiously removed the cloth from her mouth and asked, “Jian Yue, where is the baby?”
The sound of the baby crying continued, and Qingli was eager to see.
Jian Yue hurriedly replied, “Wait a moment, Sister! There’s one more to come! I’ll wrap them up and bring them to you right away.”
A moment later, another cry echoed in the room, and finally, Qingli felt reassured.
“Are the babies alright?” she couldn’t help but ask.
Jian Yue was still busy, needing to take care of Qingli before wrapping up the babies.
Both babies cried loudly.
Jian Yue heard Qingli’s question and quickly responded, “They’re both very healthy and beautiful, Sister. Just wait a moment, I’ll wrap them up and bring them to you.”
Qingli nodded, her lips curving into a smile, her eyes filled with anticipation.
The two anxious men outside also felt completely reassured and stopped pacing, now waiting to see the children.
Jian Yue soon finished her tasks, wrapped the two babies, and brought them to Qingli’s side. “This one is the firstborn, and it’s a girl. The one born later is a boy.”
Qingli looked at her children with gentle eyes, filled with joy.
“They’re so adorable.”
As she gazed at her children, a sense of happiness and fulfillment filled her heart, as if a missing piece inside her had finally been completed.
The babies had stopped crying, breathing softly, their delicate skin too soft to touch. Qingli gently brushed her fingers against them, afraid to touch them too hard lest she hurt them.
Their eyes were not fully open yet, but their little noses were cute, and their lips were lovely. Looking at their noses, Qingli couldn’t help but recall that man; his genetic traits were so strong that neither of the children resembled her at all.
However, the shape of their mouths seemed to be the same as hers.
Qingli carefully examined her children’s features.
Meanwhile, the two anxious men outside hadn’t yet been able to enter when they suddenly felt a warm light shining down on them.
Both turned around to see the sky illuminated by morning glow, with rare seven-colored clouds appearing.
Qingming was astonished! This was a celestial phenomenon rarely seen in a hundred years.
At the same time, in Nanyang City, the palace above was also bathed in the morning glow, the red sky seemed to be coated with a thin layer of golden powder by auspicious deities, illuminating the entire palace.
Then, amidst the radiant light, seven-colored clouds emerged, captivating the palace attendants who stopped to watch, forgetting their tasks.
In the imperial study, Nangong Yan unintentionally caught sight of the red glow outside the window and asked the eunuch beside him, “What’s happening outside? Is there a fire?”
The ministers also turned to look, sensing something unusual outside.
A young eunuch hurried in and reported, “Your Majesty, outside there’s a magnificent glow, and seven-colored auspicious clouds have appeared. It’s stunning!”
The eunuch’s voice was filled with excitement.
Hearing this, the ministers quickly ran outside in curiosity.
Nangong Yan also stood up and headed for the door.
Seven-colored clouds? He didn’t believe it.
However, when he stepped outside and witnessed the scene, he was also mesmerized.
The sky was filled with a radiant glow, warming the earth and making everything feel cozy and comfortable.
The seven-colored clouds at the horizon were astonishing! Such beautiful sights and phenomena truly existed in the world.
Everyone was immersed in this marvelous sight, the atmosphere falling into a serene hush.
Until the head of the Astral Monitoring Bureau rushed in, breaking the tranquility.
“Your Majesty! Your Majesty! This is an auspicious sign! An auspicious sign has come to our Southern Kingdom!”
The head of the Bureau had never been this excited before, his face beaming with uncontrollable joy as he hurriedly knelt before Nangong Yan.
All the ministers nodded in agreement.
“Yes, indeed! This is truly a rare auspicious sign.”
“What could such an auspicious sign mean?”
“Indeed! Liu, what does this auspicious sign indicate?”
Liu shook his head, “I haven’t calculated that yet, Your Majesty. Please allow me to do some calculations.”
Nangong Yan nodded, “Alright.”
He was also curious; could it really be an auspicious sign?
This head of the Astral Monitoring Bureau had some ability; he had practiced for a while in the mysterious Jiuli Temple and had previously calculated several disasters for the country, helping to save the common people from suffering.
The head of the Bureau sat down on the ground, took out the tools he always carried with him, and began to calculate, while Nangong Yan trusted his abilities and waited expectantly.