Great Ming, the Forbidden City.
The Young Emperor paced outside a room. Suddenly, he heard a baby's cry, and excitement spread across his face.
"Is it a prince? Is it a prince?"
It wasn't that he had no children, but they were all daughters. How could a woman inherit his throne?
The imperial physicians had all said Consort Yan would give birth to a son this time. He had been looking forward to it for a long time. If the child was healthy, he would name him crown prince.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. It's a prince."
"Please don't go inside, Your Majesty, lest Consort Yan catch a chill."
The Emperor of Great Ming stopped and called through the doorway, "Consort Yan, I will reward you handsomely."
He was just about to declare this prince the crown prince when he heard cries of alarm from numerous palace maids and eunuchs.
A fierce wind swept overhead, so strong he couldn't open his eyes. All he could hear was someone shouting to protect the emperor.
When he felt the wind die away, he heard everyone calling out their respects to the Imperial Preceptor.
Master Lin had returned?
"Today brings a double blessing! My crown prince has been born, and Master Lin has returned from his travels. I will hold a banquet."
"Wait, Master Lin! Consort Yan has just given birth. You can't go inside."
What was going on? Why was Master Lin going in?
The Emperor of Great Ming was still bewildered when he felt a force pull him inside as well. The doors instantly shut.
The palace maids, eunuchs, and guards were all dumbfounded. What was the Imperial Preceptor doing?
Consort Yan had just given birth in there. Did the Imperial Preceptor observe no propriety?
Inside the room, Jiang Yuyan lay in bed,