It was unknown how long it took for the old man to come in from outside the door and said respectfully: "Master, I have made it clear to him what I should say. And I have also warned that as long as we are willing, the Confucius Mansion will be gone in an instant."

Han Xuandao put down the book, nodded, and said, "People like him are older, the more afraid they are. You send two people to stare at him, occasionally appear, and deliberately let him know that we have sent someone to stare at him."

This old man is Han Yin, the old housekeeper of the Minister of Revenue, and the leader of the shadow guard of the Han family in Beijing. He is Han Xuandao's confidant assistant.

"The old slave understands."

Han Xuandao pondered for a moment before asking, "Is there really no movement on Cao Xiu's side?"

Han Yin said: "Princess Xiu is indeed recuperating in the Wisteria Villa in the Wisteria Valley. But the old slave is afraid of disturbing her, so he just allows people to watch from afar and not get close to him. What Princess Xiu is doing in the Villa in the Wisteria Museum is not aware of, but recently, she has rarely left the valley, occasionally leaving the valley, and just sits quietly on the shore of Liuxiang Lake outside the Wisteria Valley."

Han Xuandao nodded and said, "You did the right thing, don't let someone disturb her." He paused and asked, "Is there any news coming from the northwest?"

"The Fifth Young Master has changed his generals, and it was still a bit troublesome, but Ji Fengnian suddenly appeared in the battle of Shanggu City, which made things go much smoother at once." Han Yin bowed his body and said calmly: "The Fifth Young Master immediately promoted Ji Fengnian to the general of Linyang Pass. Judging from the current situation, Linyang Pass is already under the control of the Fifth Young Master. Dewey from Linzhao Pass and Zhu Zicheng from Jianshui Pass, these two were Ji Fengnian's subordinates at that time, and they lived and died together, and their relationship was extraordinary. Now that Ji Fengnian is following the Fifth Young Master, these two should not disobey the Fifth Young Master's military order."

Han Xuandao looked calm and said, "Xiao Wu did things without realizing it. He took Ji Fengnian without even knowing it even if I, the uncle, didn't know anything!"

Han Yin thought for a while and said carefully: "Master, I'm afraid the fifth young master didn't know Ji Fengnian's identity before, so he didn't report to you..."

Han Xuandao smiled faintly and said, "The fifth young master of our Han family is very smart and capable. It is a blessing for me. But... he is a little lawless after all, and sometimes he doesn't even take me, his uncle seriously. He dares to take Xiao Lingzhi away secretly, but he doesn't say a word to me, his uncle... I really don't know how much trouble he will cause in the future. I, the uncle, seem to be unable to control him anymore!"

Han Yin pondered slightly and said, "Master, the fifth young master is naughty, but he is still aware of things. When he gets older, he will naturally become more stable."

Han Xuandao smiled and said, "You are not bad. You are older and your temperament will naturally be restrained." His expression suddenly became serious and he said softly: "The old fox seems to be returning to his hometown a few years ago!"

Han Yin's expression also turned cold and said, "I understand!"

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...

On January 17, the tenth year of Pingguang in Yanli, Imperial Hospital.

It was already ten minutes late at night, but the Confucius Institute judged that he was staying in the Imperial Hospital. In the past two days, Empress Shu had to give birth to Lin'er at any time. Naturally, he, the main person in charge, had to wait in the hospital and be ready to enter the palace at any time.

The Imperial Hospital is outside the palace. Usually, there will be someone on duty twelve hours a day. As long as there is a summon in the palace, people will be sent to the palace at any time.

According to the calculations of the Confucius Institute, if nothing unexpected happens, the possibility of giving birth tonight is very high. The closer the delivery period is, the more frightened the Confucius Institute will be. His dry hands are in his furry sleeves, but he can't help but tremble slightly.

Just as the first time, an imperial doctor came in with a hot midnight snack and bowed and said, "Mr. Sir, please eat something!" He respectfully placed the midnight snack on the table.

Confucius's verdict took a deep breath and got up. The imperial doctor hurried forward to support him, extremely respectful.

The Confucius Institute judge glanced at the imperial doctor. For some reason, although the imperial doctor's identity was far lower than his, he felt that the imperial doctor was much happier than him.

He sat down at the table and looked at the midnight snack made with medicinal food. It was indeed nutritious and delicious, but he had no appetite. The imperial physician used a small bowl of hot ginseng soup for him and said respectfully: "Mr. Sir, please drink some while it's hot..."

The Confucius Court judge thought that the palace might come to spread it at any time, so he still had to fill his stomach. He nodded, took the soup bowl, and before he could take a sip, someone hurried over outside and shouted: "Mr. The palace... the palace is spreading messages, quickly enter the palace..."

Confucius Court judge was shocked. The soup bowl in his hand fell on the table, and all the ginseng soup was spilled out. Without too much thought, he stood up and said, "Hurry... and come to the palace!"

Everything was ready. Two imperial doctors brought medicine boxes and tools, followed the Confucius Institute magistrate and hurried out of the yard and got into the car and went into the palace.

The car was unobstructed all the way, and the road was familiar with the road to Changchun. When the Confucius Institute got off the bus, an eunuch from the Medicinal Food Department was waiting outside the palace. When he saw the Confucius Institute came over, he hurriedly came forward: "Doctor Kong, I am afraid that the Empress is going to give birth, so go in and take a look..."

Doctor Kong wiped his forehead and said, "Brother-in-law leads the way!"

He was actually very familiar with the roads of Changchun Palace, but the rules in the palace were that the imperial physicians must be led by the eunuch from the Medicinal Food Department when they entered the palace to treat concubines.

Although Dr. Kong was old, he did not dare to delay at this time. He walked forward with the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Department. Two imperial doctors followed him, holding the medicine box.

While walking, Doctor Kong couldn't help but turn his head to look at the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Seal beside him. The eunuch of the Medicinal Food Seal happened to look at him at this time. The two of them met with each other's eyes, both of whom saw a strange look in each other's eyes, and a faint terror appeared in the depths of their eyes.

After a glance, both of them immediately understood that the other party was a member of this operation, just like him.

When he hurried to a house, the Confucius Court judge saw a pretty palace maid walking back and forth anxiously outside the door, knowing that the palace maid was the confidant next to Concubine Shu, named Ling Yan'er.

Ling Yan'er saw the Imperial Doctor Kong coming, and came up and said anxiously: "Doctor Kong, the empress is in great pain. Come in and take a look..." Recently, Imperial Doctor Kong has to go to the palace almost once a day, and Ling Yan'er has already become familiar with it.

The Confucius Court verdict hurriedly followed into the house and went deeper, and saw the jade couch covered by a fragrant curtain. A man in red brocade was sitting beside the bed holding Concubine Shu's hand, which was Emperor Yan.

Seeing the imperial physician coming, Emperor Yan stood up and said, "Come and see if you are going to give birth?"

The Confucius Court judged that he had no time to kneel down and bowed respectfully, so he could only stand and bow respectfully, and hurried forward. Concubine Shu's face was covered with sweat, and she looked a little painful, and said hurriedly: "Please stretch one arm with my empress!"

Concubine Shu stretched out a white arm like mutton fat and put it on the edge of the bed. Kong Yuan had already covered the vein with a gauze on the hand, then poked out a finger and carefully put it on the hand.

A moment later, the Confucius Institute verdict took back his hand and turned to Emperor Yan and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is indeed going to give birth!"

Emperor Yan's eyes showed a little excitement and said, "Then...what should I do?"

The Confucius Institute magistrate asked the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Department: "Daddy, have the Wenlao arrived?"

“Just wait outside!”

"Take silk!" The Confucius Institute judge said immediately: "Don't have many people here, go out!" He mustered up the courage to respectfully say to Emperor Yan: "Master, please have a rest outside, and leave it here to us!"

Emperor Yan nodded, went forward, gently held Shufei's hand, and said softly: "My beloved concubine suffers, I'm outside!"

The eunuch of the Medicinal Food Seal had already gone out to bring two Wenpo in. Several palace maids quickly opened a black curtain in the room, following the instructions of the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Seal. Two eunuchs came in carrying a small wooden box, which was the delivery box used by Wenpo.

"The amniotic fluid is broken." A gentle woman came to the bed, turned over the brocade quilt and looked at it, shouting: "Everything is out!"

Ling Yan'er said anxiously: "Do you want me to stay for help?"

"No need, go out soon." Another woman waved her hand and called everyone in the house out. Then someone brought the door with her. The eunuch of the Medicinal Food Department immediately stepped forward and bolted the door from the inside, and her hands trembled slightly.

In the black curtain, two midwives delivered their babies, and here, the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Department and the judge of the Confucius Institute were waiting in fear.

Concubine Shu's voice came out soon.

The Confucius Court judge's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he looked at the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Department beside him in a daze. The eunuch also looked dazed. The two looked at each other, listening to the sound coming from inside, but they were all praying in their hearts.

As long as Concubine Shu successfully gave birth to the prince, nothing had to happen and everyone was in peace.

However, if Shufei gave birth to a princess, these people would have to take a huge risk and have a shocking conspiracy of "replacing princesses".

Confucius's silence was in a daze, and I don't know how long it took, but I heard a baby crying from the curtain. This cry woke Confucius' sing and the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Department. The two of them looked extremely nervous at the same time.

At this moment, Emperor Yan and Ling Yan'er outside were all surprised when they heard the cry inside. All the palace maids and eunuchs knelt down on the ground and said in unison: "Congratulations to the Lord, congratulations to the Lord!"

Emperor Yan showed excitement on his face and walked towards the door. Two imperial doctors outside the door hurriedly said, "Sir, wait a moment, Longzi still needs to take a bath!"

In the room, the judge of the Confucius Institute and the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Department were eagerly waiting for Wenpo to come. Soon, the curtain was lifted, and the old Wenpo's face was revealed, and a hint of panic appeared on his face.

After all, after countless things, at this moment, the Confucius Institute verdict calmed down and whispered: "Is it a princess or a prince?"

The old lady looked around and confirmed that there were only four people in the room. Then she said in a very low voice: "No...no, it's... a princess..."

The Confucius Institute judge and the eunuch of the Medicinal Food Department changed color at the same time.
Chapter completed!