As the Crown Prince's residence buzzed with excitement, a lively celebration was also underway in Lucky Garden.
To everyone's surprise, Jiamei suddenly felt pain in her abdomen.
Concerned, Chuan'er carried Jiamei back to the Haichuan Pavilion, followed closely by Qiao Mai and others.
The steward quickly arranged for a midwife while Qiao Mai directed the maids to prepare the birthing chamber.
After examining Jiamei's pulse and belly, Qiao Mai reassured everyone that the baby was positioned well and not too chubby. A normal delivery was expected.
Half an hour later, the midwife arrived. Qiao Mai stayed inside, sitting by Jiamei's side. She held her hand, explaining what to pay attention to during childbirth.
Jiamei, who had been pampered since childhood, found the pain unbearable. She cried and shouted but nodded along as she listened to the midwife's instructions.
