The concubine was charming and alluring, and the ruthless prince coaxed her day and night.

Chapter 164 is a young master

In the days leading up to her delivery, Zhao Yunzheng put aside numerous affairs of state and stayed by Xu Jiaojiao's side without leaving her side, taking meticulous care of her. He even personally selected the best midwives and doctors to ensure that her delivery would proceed without any mishaps.

That morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window, filling the air with the fresh scent of early spring and making one feel full of life.

Zhao Yunzheng walked into the house, braving the morning chill. Seeing that Xu Jiaojiao was already up, he went to the heater to warm himself up and asked with concern, "How are you feeling today? Has the little one been fussy?"

Xu Jiaojiao sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking her prominently pregnant belly, a tender and happy smile on her face: "The little one has always been so well-behaved~"

Once they were warm enough, Zhao Yunzheng took off his cloak, took out two chestnut cakes wrapped in oil paper from his pocket, and walked to Xu Jiaojiao's side: "Chestnut cakes, they're still warm, want to try some?"

Xu Jiaojiao's eyelashes trembled.

Yesterday she just casually mentioned that she wanted to eat chestnut cakes made by the old lady near Dongdaemun, and Prince Chen went to buy them early this morning.

He always kept her words in mind.

Xu Jiaojiao reached out and took it, smiling happily: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

The chestnut cakes are sweet and fragrant, and they taste so good they warm your heart.

Perhaps because she was too happy, she disturbed the little one in her belly. Xu Jiaojiao suddenly felt her stomach tighten, and an indescribable pain came over her.

Seeing Xu Jiaojiao's face suddenly change and fine beads of sweat appear on her forehead, Zhao Yunzheng immediately tensed up: "Jiaojiao?"

Xu Jiaojiao was trembling with pain and couldn't say a word. She could only instinctively grab Zhao Yunzheng's hand tightly and gasp for breath.

Soon, the intense contractions subsided, and Xu Jiaojiao caught her breath.

She gasped for breath, her voice trembling, her eyes filled with panic and helplessness: "Your Highness... I... I think I'm about to give birth..."

Zhao Yunzheng's heart tightened. He immediately bent down to support Xu Jiaojiao and shouted towards the door, "Someone! Quickly go and fetch the midwife and doctor!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Xu Jiaojiao and carefully whispered to comfort her, "Jiaojiao, don't be afraid, I will always be with you..."

Yingyi, Cailian, Jingang, and Dali, who were waiting outside the door, were first taken aback, then scattered like headless flies, rushing to invite someone.

Li Mama, who had been transferred to the villa in advance to serve, looked at this group of flustered and clueless young people and was both amused and exasperated. Helplessly, she put down her work and got up to prepare to boil water and scald the basin.

The midwife and doctor were on standby in a small courtyard near the main hospital.

Yingyi ran the fastest. After entering the house, without saying a word, she picked up the midwife with one hand and the doctor with the other, and dragged him towards the main house.

The doctor cried out in panic, "Medicine box! Medicine box!!!"

The midwife, whose collar had been grabbed, rolled her eyes back as she cried out, "Don't rush! Ugh... childbirth... ugh... doesn't happen that quickly..."

Although things were hectic, everything was proceeding smoothly.

When the midwife entered the room, Xu Jiaojiao was leaning against the headboard, breathing heavily.

Seeing that her clothes were soaked with cold sweat, the midwife quickly stepped forward, touched Xu Jiaojiao's belly, and glanced at her condition.

Feeling Xu Jiaojiao's belly tightening in waves, the experienced midwife immediately undressed Xu Jiaojiao and helped her lie down.

Meanwhile, the midwife instructed, "Add another oven to the room, close the doors and windows, leaving only the small bed on the side that is not next to the main bed for ventilation, and bring in a basin of boiled and cooled warm water!"

Granny Li immediately brought hot water into the room, and Cailian hurriedly ran out to light the stove.

After Xu Jiaojiao lay down, the midwife looked at Prince Chen and bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, Miss Xu is about to give birth. Please go out and wait."

Zhao Yunzheng shook his head, his eyes filled with anxiety and heartache: "No need, you all do your own thing, I will stay here with Jiaojiao."

The midwife was somewhat hesitant, but seeing Zhao Yunzheng's unyielding gaze, she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Although everyone was a little panicked at first, fortunately, Xu Jiaojiao was well taken care of, and the midwife and doctor were experienced. Although the delivery process was a bit long, everything went smoothly.

Zhao Yunzheng stayed by Xu Jiaojiao's side for a whole day and night. Seeing Xu Jiaojiao's pain, his heart ached, but he was powerless to help. He secretly vowed that he would only have this one child and would never have any more.

Time ticked by, and the atmosphere in the room grew tense and oppressive.

Xu Jiaojiao's sweat soaked the bedding, her breathing became more and more rapid, and her face grew paler and paler.

The servants outside, including Cailian, couldn't offer any help. They could only hear the screams from inside the house and paced anxiously back and forth in the courtyard, constantly praying that their mistress's delivery would go smoothly.

Inside the room, the midwife's voice was urgent: "Miss Xu, push a little harder, the baby is about to come out!"

Xu Jiaojiao obediently followed the midwife's rhythm, gritting her teeth and using all her strength.

Finally, a loud baby cry broke the silence in the room.

"It's born! It's born! It's a little prince!" The midwife picked up the baby, carefully wiped the blood off the baby's body with a handkerchief, then carefully wrapped the baby in a blanket and joyfully presented the baby to Zhao Yunzheng.

Zhao Yunzheng carefully took the child, his eyes filled with the joy of becoming a father for the first time.

He held the child, bent down and placed the child next to Xu Jiaojiao, his eyes filled with tears, and whispered, "Jiaojiao, look, our child."

Unlike many babies who are wrinkled and shriveled when they are first born, this baby is fair-skinned and clean, and looks very beautiful.

Xu Jiaojiao weakly reached out and gently stroked the child's eyebrows and eyes, smiling happily: "So handsome... Your Highness, he looks just like you..."

Seeing the strands of hair on Xu Jiaojiao's cheeks, soaked with sweat, Zhao Yunzheng tenderly brushed them away, his voice trembling with guilt: "You've worked so hard, Jiaojiao."

Xu Jiaojiao poked the child's delicate cheek with her fingertip and smiled lovingly: "With him, all the hardship is worth it."

To protect Xu Jiaojiao's health, the midwife handed the baby over to Li Mama, who came into the room to help, and then began to wipe Xu Jiaojiao's body.

After changing into clean clothes and bedding, the doctor immediately entered the room to take her pulse.

After confirming that Xu Jiaojiao was alright and only needed normal rest, Zhao Yunzheng, who had been staying by her bedside every step of the way, breathed a sigh of relief.

After taking the calming and blood-nourishing medicine prescribed by the doctor, Xu Jiaojiao, leaning against the bedside, gradually felt drowsy.

Seeing how tired she was, Zhao Yunzheng helped her lie down: "Rest well, I'll stay here with you and the child, I won't go anywhere."

Perhaps it was the man's gentle words that made her feel at ease, Xu Jiaojiao nodded slightly and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Despite being physically exhausted, she had a satisfied smile on her lips.

Because she had a child of her own blood, a sweet, soft, and adorable child.