Chapter 694 - 339: The Birth of a Child_3
This cake was, of course, also sent in generous amounts to the Liang and Pan families, and certainly not less to the Qian family. One could tell just how robust Old man Qian was based on his half-head of black hair.
Because of the matter involving the Fifth Prince’s family, Emperor Qianwu knew that he had gone against the wishes of the Grand Empress Dowager, causing her mood and health to suffer. Therefore, he wanted to take advantage of this special day to hold a grand celebration for her. On the day of the decree, all civil and military officials of the court were given the day off to go and wish the Grand Empress Dowager a long life. Not just the civil and military officials had to enter the palace to wish her longevity, but also those with an imperial decree who were of fifth rank or above.
Yixiu was now a County Master of the second rank, so she, too, had to enter the palace for the celebration.
Due to Old woman Qian being unwell and Pan Yue at home awaiting childbirth, only Yixiu and Lady Wu went from the Qian family.
Early in the morning, under the leadership of the Emperor and the Crown Prince, the civil and military officials kowtowed towards the direction of Cining Palace inside Donghua Gate. Meanwhile, the noblewomen and titled ladies went into Cining Palace to kowtow.
The constitution of the Grand Empress Dowager wasn’t very good; aside from allowing some high-ranking noblewomen to enter the palace, everyone else had to kowtow outside the hall.
Yixiu, supporting Lady Wu, didn’t enter the palace until nearly noon to kowtow. The Grand Empress Dowager smiled and beckoned Yixiu to her side, taking her hand and inquiring about Pan Yue’s condition.
By the time they returned home, it was already afternoon.
That evening, as the family was enjoying mooncakes in the courtyard, admiring the bright moon, Pan Yue suddenly went into labor.