Chapter Summaries

Jian Ruonan used the Suffering Transfer Device to make Emperor Deyuan experience the pains of pregnancy and childbirth while she remained comfortable. After he delivered their son, he endured postpartum confinement as the Crown Prince took charge of state affairs.

• Jian Ruonan transferred the suffering of pregnancy to the Empress Dowager, but continued carrying the baby herself and played mahjong as labor began.
• Emperor Deyuan was brought to the Eastern Palace and endured hours of contractions while Jian Ruonan ate noodles and teased him with his past claim that childbirth did not hurt.
• Jian Ruonan asked Emperor Deyuan whether to save the mother or baby if complications arose, and he answered that they should save the mother.
• Emperor Deyuan endured the delivery and gave birth to a son, then realized how difficult childbirth was for women.
• Emperor Deyuan suffered postpartum confinement, and the Hanlin Grand Academician recorded that the Crown Prince oversaw state affairs in his absence.

Ten years after Dantai Mo became emperor, Jian Ruonan raised their three children while helping Great Xia prosper. The story ended with Jian Ruonan and Dantai Mo sharing a kiss during a snowy lantern festival.

• Dantai Mo abdicated in favor of the Crown Prince, who granted an amnesty, changed the era name to Ruinan, and named Jian Ruonan Empress.
• Jian Ruonan had breakfast with the Crown Prince, Second Child, and Third Child, then took them to pray to the God of Wealth.
• Jian Ruonan reassured the Crown Prince about his abilities and promised to cancel his examinations.
• Dantai Mo took Jian Ruonan to the lantern festival outside the palace, leaving their children behind.
• Dantai Mo won Jian Ruonan a sycee lantern, and Jian Ruonan kissed him as snow fell over the crowded street.