C79 (2/2)

A few days later, Zhang LEqi was able to give birth. It was unknown whether it was fate that played tricks on her or whether it was her fate. Zhang LEqi had given birth to a daughter, and after hearing that Zhang LEqi had given birth to her daughter, Rong'er went to her room to visit Zhang LEqi and her daughter.

Ronger looked at the princess and saw that his face was pale, unlike any other newborn babies who had rosy cheeks. He couldn't help but worry as he asked, ”Big sister, why is the princess so pale?”

”A sick princess.” Zhang Leyan said faintly and her tears flowed even more.

”Elder sister, do you think the little princess is sick?” Rong'er asked anxiously.

”The imperial physician said she was suffering from an inborn pain in her heart. No one knows how long she will live.” Zhang LEqi looked at her daughter and said in a low voice.

”How could this be?” Rong'er couldn't believe it. How could the heavens be so cruel to them? Did they have to do this to them? The Sai Yin Cha was gone, Ruo Lan's child was gone, and Zhang Leyan's child was suffering from an inborn disease.

Zhang LEqi's face was still covered in tears, but she suddenly revealed a smile, ”I'm not blaming you. I really am not blaming you. I know that I have received retribution. This is retribution from the heavens.”

”Big sister, what are you talking about? What retribution doesn't reflect on you? Don't say such unlucky words.” Rong'er frowned and said with worry.

Zhang Leyan looked at Rong'er for a long time and asked faintly, ”Rong'er, don't you think that the heavens are unfair? ”You have always been kind to people, but your two sons died in succession. Don't you resent it?”

Rong'er shook his head gently, ”Only sadness. Without resentment, it is hard to calculate the outcome of a battle. Rong'er has gained, so he has also lost. This is the justice of the heavens. Sis, compared to other people, aren't the other palace maids already considered lucky for us?”

Tears welled up in Zhang LEqi's eyes. She smiled bitterly. After a long while, she finally said, ”Maybe you're right.”

At this moment, the daughter beside Zhang LEqi began to cry again, ”My darling, be good and stop crying. Your mother loves you.” With tears still flowing down her face, Zhang LEqi picked up her daughter and whispered.

Rong'er's heart ached as he watched this scene. Just why was this happening? Why did God do this to these poor ladies of the palace...

After a long while, Zhang Leyan raised her head and looked at Rong'er as she said, ”Actually, the heavens are fair. Right? Rong'er, don't change your personality for the rest of your life.”

Rong'er's face revealed a puzzled expression. He looked at Zhang LEqi, but she seemed to not want to continue. She only lightly coaxed her daughter who was in her embrace.

He felt that he had gotten used to sitting here every day, listening to the people coming to report his troubles, whether it was the war in the south or the children in the palace, and he gave this daughter a name to call ”An”, a word that told him how he was feeling right now, that he wanted the mountains to be at peace, that his children would be safe.

It was the seventh day in a row, and he did not dare to see Rong'er or the empress. Every time he saw them, he felt as if his heart was being torn out of his chest. In this sorrowful imperial harem, there seemed to be only Li Anzhu who could make Xuan Ye happy. As for Xuan Ye, he needed such happiness to warm his sorrowful heart.