jdhmnovel Chapter 126 Gu Liuli Gives Birth
Chapter 126 Gu Liuli Gives Birth
She stepped forward and said to Jiang Liushen, “Your Majesty, we can exploit the contradictions between the United States and Japan to create the illusion of mutual suspicion. First, we can spread false information that Japan is secretly colluding with the Nanzhao Kingdom, preparing to betray the US-Japan alliance, negotiate peace with our country alone, and divide the benefits that originally belonged to both countries. At the same time, we can also tell Japan that the United States intends to bypass them and attack us alone, monopolizing the spoils of victory. In this way, the two countries will inevitably suspect each other, their internal contradictions will intensify, and they will be too busy to take care of themselves, naturally leaving them with no power to launch a large-scale retaliation against our country.”
At this point, Jia Xiaoyan paused and added, "At the same time, we extended goodwill to other neighboring small countries that have long harbored grudges against the United States and Japan, inviting them to jointly defend and strengthen our alliance; on the other hand, we had Bai Jing lead the Shenji Artillery Unit to set up a feint along the border, making it appear as if we were ready to attack at any time, so that the United States and Japan could not figure out our true strength and dared not act rashly."
At this moment, Gu Liuli was full-term pregnant. The two little lives inside her seemed to sense the changing world around them, occasionally moving slightly. Each movement filled Gu Liuli with happiness. She gently stroked her high, swollen belly, her eyes filled with maternal love, and whispered, "My babies, you will soon be in this world. I hope your lives will be peaceful and smooth from now on."
Days passed, and one day, Gu Liuli suddenly felt a sharp abdominal pain. She knew the children were about to be born. The palace maids panicked at the sight; some ran to inform the imperial physician, while others frantically prepared the necessary items for the delivery. Soon, the entire palace was abuzz with activity.
The imperial physicians and midwives rushed over and helped Gu Liuli to bed, preparing her for childbirth. Gu Liuli endured the pain, clenching her teeth tightly, her hair soaked with sweat. She felt both anticipation for the birth of a new life and a touch of nervousness.
"Your Majesty, push!" the midwife cried anxiously from the side.
Gu Liuli took a deep breath and used all her strength, but the birthing process was far more difficult than she had imagined. Time passed by, and Gu Liuli's strength gradually gave out, but the child had not yet been born smoothly.
That day, Jia Xiaoyan suddenly received a message from the Nanzhao Kingdom, informing her that Gu Liuli was giving birth and in critical condition. Jia Xiaoyan's heart tightened. Her sisterly bond with Gu Liuli, forged in the modern world, remained unchanged in ancient times; in fact, their friendship had deepened. After hesitating for a moment, she ultimately decided to send some of her trusted confidants to the Nanzhao Kingdom, carrying precious medicinal herbs and rare items to aid in childbirth, hoping to offer assistance.
Inside the palace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, Gu Liuli's face grew increasingly pale, the pain nearly causing her to faint. But she held fast to one belief: she must safely give birth to her two children.
"Your Majesty, just a little more effort, the baby will be out soon!" The midwife's voice carried a hint of anxiety and encouragement.
Gu Liuli gritted her teeth and tried again. Just when she felt she couldn't hold on any longer, a loud cry broke the tense atmosphere.
"It's born! It's born! It's a prince!" the midwife exclaimed excitedly.
When the first cry rang out, Xiao Jingchuan jolted. His eyes, which had been fixed on the door, widened instantly, and tears welled up and spilled out. He unconsciously covered his mouth with his hands, suppressing his excited sobs.
"Liuli, you did it!" he thought to himself, his tense shoulders relaxing as he trembled slightly, as if all his strength had been drained.
However, before everyone could even breathe a sigh of relief, Gu Liuli felt another sharp pain; it turned out there was another child yet to be born. Gu Liuli was utterly exhausted, but she knew she couldn't give up.
"Your Majesty, there's one more! Hang in there a little longer!" the imperial physician said anxiously from the side.
Gu Liuli mustered her last bit of strength and gave it her all. Finally, another cry rang out.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! It's a princess, twins!" The midwife's voice was full of joy.
Hearing the child cry, Gu Liuli smiled with relief, then closed her eyes wearily. The imperial physicians immediately stepped forward to examine her and make sure she was alright.
Xiao Jingchuan, who was outside the door, rushed into the house the moment his child was born, ignoring everyone's attempts to stop him. He only felt at ease when he saw that Gu Liuli was asleep.
When Gu Liuli woke up again, she saw two tiny lives wrapped in swaddling clothes lying peacefully beside her. Her eyes were full of love, and she gently reached out to stroke the children's little faces.
At this moment, Jia Xiaoyan's trusted confidants arrived. The medicinal herbs and rare items they brought greatly aided Gu Liuli's recovery. Gu Liuli was filled with gratitude towards Jia Xiaoyan.
In Xijing Kingdom, Jiang Liushen also learned of the news that Gu Liuli had given birth to twins. Knowing the close relationship between Nanzhao Kingdom and Xijing Kingdom, he immediately sent people to prepare generous congratulatory gifts to Nanzhao Kingdom.
When Jia Xiaoyan learned that Gu Liuli had safely given birth to twins, a huge weight was lifted from her heart. She knew that she had to complete her mission as soon as possible in order to better protect this hard-won peace and happiness.
The next day, the Empress Dowager and the Empress visited the Crown Prince's residence to check on Liuli and the children. The Empress Dowager walked slowly, but her eyes were full of concern as she hurried into the room, supported by a palace maid. The Empress followed closely behind with an elegant figure, carrying carefully prepared tonics.
"Liuli, you're finally safe. My heart can finally rest easy." As soon as the Empress Dowager entered the room, she quickly walked to Gu Liuli's bedside, held her hand tightly, and her eyes were full of heartache.
Although Gu Liuli was slightly tired, she still forced herself to bow, but the Empress Dowager pressed her down: "At this time, don't be so polite, just rest well."
The Empress stepped forward and said with a smile, "Li'er, you've really worked hard. Look at these two children, how handsome they are! They will surely become pillars of the nation in the future. These are tonics that your mother has prepared for you. You must take good care of yourself."
Gu Liuli was deeply moved, tears welling up in her eyes: "Thank you so much, Grandmother Empress and Mother. I was able to give birth to the child safely thanks to everyone's care."
Gu Liuli looked at the baby in the swaddling clothes, her heart filled with doubt and surprise. Other people's babies were born with bright red skin, but her two children were unusually fair-skinned.
Xiao Nanyi, with his eyes tightly closed, had long eyelashes like two small fans casting faint shadows on his fair cheeks. His little nose was pert and upturned, and his rosy lips would occasionally smack.