Three weeks go by and Jianyu had left for the night. Ying Yue laid in bed with Junjei; just as she was about to fall asleep, Ying Yue feels a sharp pain on her side. Groaning in pain, Ying Yue removes the blanket and sees a puddle of her own blood.
"Wha...what is this?"
With Junjei, Ying Yue knew she didn't bleed this heavily. With every movement she made, Ying Yue could feel the pain intensify. Unable to hold back, Ying Yue screams in pain as she screams for help; waking Junjei up. One of the palace guards outside of Ying Yue's residence could hear her shrieks and the crown prince crying. Worried that something was wrong, he rushes into Ying Yue's sleeping chambers and finds Ying Yue drenched in blood with Junjei crying next to her.
"You...your highness!"
"Get the emperor and imperial doctor!"
The guard quickly runs out and off to Jianyu's sleeping quarters. Meanwhile, Ying Yue winces in pain as she comforts the crying Junjei. After ten minutes the guard finally makes it to Jianyu's quarters and barges in; drenched in sweat. Jianyu had just changed clothes and was about to call it a night when the guard slammed his doors opened.
"Do you know the charges for barging in like this?!"
"You...your majesty! It's her highness! I think it's the baby!"
"What?! Go get the imperial doctor!"
Jianyu quickly creates a portal to Ying Yue's residence as the guard runs off to find the doctor. Once Jianyu caught sight of Ying Yue drenched in blood waist down; he froze from seeing such a scene. Only did he snap out of it when Ying Yue called for him.
"Jianyu..."
"Ying Yue! I'm here!"
Jianyu quickly moves to Ying Yue's bedside and helps hold her up as she deals with the contractions. Not even five minutes later, Shen An barges into Ying Yue's bedroom after hearing the guard scream for help.
"Your highness!"
"Shen An, take Junjei with you. I get a feeling tonight's going to be long."
Shen An sweats at the sight of seeing Ying Yue so pale. Nodding her head, she quickly walks to Ying Yue's bed and grabs Junjei before walking back out of the room.
"How are you feeling Ying Yue?"
"I don't know. I don't think I was bleeding like this when I had Junjei."
Moments later the imperial doctor along with midwives barges into the room.
"Your majesty, let me take it from here."
Jianyu lays Ying Yue back down and watched as the doctor order the midvies to hurry and prepare for the childbirth. The doctor took one glance at Ying Yue and knew she was losing too much blood already.
"How is she?"
"Your majesty, her highness is losing too much blood. It will be a long night, but I will do what I can to save her highness and the child."
Jianyu freaks out at the thought of losing Ying Yue and runs to hold her hand. Ying Yue weakly smiles and squeezes Jianyu's hand.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine Jianyu."
"Ying Yue, if I knew this was going to happen, I would've never asked you to have another child."
"It's alright, in the end. All this pain will be worth it. It's not a pleasant sight so please.... can you wait outside the room Jianyu?"
Although reluctant, Jianyu nods and slowly let's go of Ying Yue's hand. Hours passed and the sun was already slowly rising from the horizon. Jianyu had been sitting out on the stairs that were in front of Ying Yue's bedroom. For the whole night, Jianyu could only listen as Ying Yue screamed in pain as the doctor tells her to push.
Slowly rubbing his eyes, Jianyu looks to the sky the moment he heard the doctor scream in excitement. The orange sky was now red with a ray of golden light beaming out of Ying Yue's residence. Gasping in relief, Jianyu walks back into the bedroom and could see Ying Yue lying in bed with a bundle next to her. The imperial doctor dismisses the midwives and congratulates Jianyu.
"Congratulations your majesty. It's a healthy baby girl."
"What about Ying Yue? Will she be alright?!"
"Her highness did great. She is only exhausted. I have given her some medicine that should help her gain her strength and some energy. Now, if you'll excuse me."
The imperial doctor quickly leaves and closes the door behind her. Jianyu walks over to the sleeping Ying Yue and holds his new born daughter.
"You have your mother's nose."
Jianyu smiles as he caresses Ying Yue's hand.
"How is she?"
Ying Yue weakly speaks out.
"You did great Ying Yue. She'll definitely be a beauty like her mother when she grows up."
Ying Yue chuckles from Jianyu's words.
"Why don't you name her, Jianyu?"
Jianyu pauses for a moment and stares at his newborn daughter.
"Let's name her, Ru Shi."
"That sounds like a beautiful name."
Jianyu grabs onto Ying Yue's hand and holds onto it.
"How are you feeling Ying Yue?"
"I'm alright, just tired out. I did lose a bit of blood so the imperial doctor made me drink something to boost my energy."
"Just as a precaution, I will have the priest stop by later and look at you. I will be back after my morning meetings. Make sure to not move out of bed unless necessary. Got it?"
"I know…. I know."
Jianyu places his sleeping daughter back next to Ying Yue and heads out. On his way out he encounters Shen An and Li An returning with new beddings, clothing and Junjei.
Shen An quickly places the bed sheets onto the table as she walks over to check on Ying Yue who was sleeping.
"Your highness, how are you feeling?"
"I'm alright. Help me up."
Shen An walks over to Ying Yue's side and helps her sit up. Ying Yue slowly climbed out of bed and grabs her daughter. Ying Yue quickly sits down on the brown chair as Shen An changes the bed sheets.
"My lady, let me help you change."
Shen An grabs the princess and lays her on the bed. Meanwhile, Ying Yue quickly strips off the bloodied night robe she was wearing.
"Does my mother know I gave birth?"
"Yes, your highness. We couldn't get the crown prince to stop crying so we brought him over to madam Bai Shun's residence and had him spend the night there. We went and got him this morning, and your mother said she will visit you tomorrow when you are fully rested."
"I see."
"Did you need anything, your highness? Something to drink or eat?"
"No, I'm fine for now. I'll be taking a rest for the day so watch over Junjei. Don't bother me unless it's an emergency."
"Yes….your highness."
Shen An motions for Li An to help carry out Junjei as she carried out the bloodied sheets and clothing. Once everyone was gone; Ying Yue could finally sleep. Quickly dozing off, Ying Yue dreamed of a familiar person. In a vast green field with a large clear lake in the center, Ying Yue could see Jianyu's mother waiting for her.
"So…we meet again."
"Indeed. I summoned you here to thank you for helping Bai Chun. I know you just gave birth and wanted to check on how you're doing."
"In regards to Bai Chun, think nothing of it. You didn't really just call me here for this did you?"
Jianyu's mother smiles and walks towards Ying Yue and holds her in a hug.
"I am leaving soon."
"Leaving? What do you mean?"
"There is nothing binding me to this world anymore. I can finally rest and go find my husband."
"Wait, you should see Jianyu first!"
"I am not strong enough to travel into his dreams anymore. It's easier to contact you since the white tree likes you. I just wanted to let you know that soon this world is going to crumble and the white tree will cease to be. Thank you for everything Ying Yue. I'm glad the one Jianyu loves is you. Take care of my son and yourselves."
Jianyu's mother pushes Ying Yue away and sends her back to her world. Ying Yue wakes up gasping for air. She turns her head to the side and could see her daughter still sleeping, and Jianyu sitting at her study desk.
"Jianyu."
Jianyu looks up and sees Ying Yue struggling to sit up. He quickly runs to her side and helps her sit up.
"Ying Yue, what's wrong?"
Ying Yue stares at her window and could see the that sun was not far from setting.
"Jianyu let's visit your mother tomorrow."