Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

Chapter 453 The birth of a young son

 As the new year approaches, Jingshu’s baby is full term.

On this day, after the family of four had a common breakfast, Li Ling went to the morning court, and Brother Xuan and Sister Bao were taken to the study by the palace servants to study.

Just after Jingshu sent her husband and children away, she suddenly felt some pain in her lower back. Ziyun quickly went to the imperial hospital to call the imperial doctor. As soon as her mother helped Jingshu get into bed, Jingshu felt her lower abdomen suddenly drop, and there was a burst of pain in her belly. A familiar pain.

Li Ling, who is sitting in court today, is in a very good mood. Natural disasters have occurred for many years, and the people's harvests have been poor. Most of the counties in Daqi have been unable to pay taxes. However, this year, the weather has been smooth, and the money and grain collected has been equal to Daqi's tax revenue in the previous six to five years.

Daqi's treasury is now empty. The huge country has reached the point where it can barely survive. It is in urgent need of money and food turnover, especially last year's Yangtze River water conservancy project. Because Zhao Bi and Zhao Jin conflicted with each other, this hugely expensive project was unfinished. If the construction and filling are not continued in time, the huge investment in the early stage will be wasted.

At present, due to the good weather this year, the national treasury is abundant, and Daqi also has the strength to cope with this urgent water conservancy.

Li Ling had already anticipated this imminent event, so after the Ministry of Civil Affairs reported this year's tax revenue, Li Ling immediately ordered the reconstruction of the Yangtze River Water Conservancy Project in the spring, and appointed Li Xian as the governor of the project, with the rest responsible for the project. Li Ling, the ordering officer, also made arrangements.

Since Li Ling came to power, he changed the gentle and procrastinating style of the previous Emperor Ming. Li Ling worked hard to govern and was diligent in political affairs.

After the morning court, as soon as Li Ling left the Jinluan Palace, Ling Xiao hurriedly greeted him and said with a face full of joy: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, the Queen has given birth to a little Highness for you."

Li Ling didn't react for a moment. When he had breakfast with his wife early in the morning, Jingshu was still talking and laughing. Only two hours later, she gave birth to his child?

Li Ling looked at Ling Xiao and said in disbelief, "What did you say? But is it true?"

Ling Xiao grinned and said, "How dare you talk nonsense? The good news just came from Jiaofang Palace, the empress has definitely given birth to a little prince for your majesty."

Li Ling finally came to his senses and asked anxiously: "Is your Majesty okay?"

Ling Xiao said: "Both mother and son are safe. Your Majesty, don't worry, my empress."

Before Ling Xiao finished speaking, Li Ling ran all the way back to Jiaofang Hall. Ling Xiao saw this and quickly followed.

Li Ling was a military general, and when he was in a hurry, he could run as fast as flying. However, in a moment, Ling Xiao, who was so tired and panting, could no longer see the shadow of His Majesty the Emperor. Ling Xiao did not dare to relax, so he could only let go and huff. Panting heavily, he ran towards Jiaofang Hall.

Li Ling hurried back to Jiaofang Hall. All the palace people in the hall knelt down and congratulated Li Ling happily: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on the birth of a prince."

Li Ling didn't care about letting everyone be disrespectful. He entered the inner hall in twos and twos and saw his wife leaning on the bed and looking tenderly at the infant son wrapped in swaddling clothes. Li Ling's heart finally calmed down a little.

He was afraid of disturbing the child, so he walked forward slowly, looked at his wife first, and asked, "Are you okay?"

Jingshu glanced at Li Ling's complex expression. She raised her hand and took Li Ling's hand, and replied with a smile: "Everything is fine with me. I was born very quickly and I didn't suffer much."

As soon as Li Ling heard this, joy appeared on his face. He leaned over and kissed his wife's forehead deeply, and then looked at the infant son.

  "You are such a worry-free boy for not letting your mother suffer."    This was the first thing Li Ling said to his young son.

Jingshu's eyes fell on the child beside her again. She smiled and echoed: "This child is really easy to worry about. Not only was he born very smoothly, but the wet nurse just fed him. He didn't cry or make fuss after feeding, and he was obedient. fell asleep."

As soon as Jingshu finished speaking, the swaddled little guy let out a long yawn and opened his eyes. He glanced at his parents standing in front of him, chirped, and fell asleep again.

Jingshu was almost infertile when she was killed by the Wang family, but after medical treatment, she became pregnant easily. Therefore, although Li Ling was worried about her first child, she was also looking forward to it. But because Jingshu suffered a serious crime when she gave birth to twins, Li Ling has always been worried. He felt sorry for his wife, so he didn't want his wife to suffer the pain of childbirth. Because of this mentality, when Jingshu was pregnant with the twins, Li Ling only felt anxious and worried. His wife had to go through difficulties when giving birth, so since Jingshu became pregnant with this baby, Li Ling had a knot in his heart, which was not what he was looking forward to.

Now, seeing his wife giving birth to the child so smoothly, Li Ling became more and more fond of the young son.

Li Ling couldn't help but carefully picked up the infant son and kissed him on his small forehead. The little child slept after it was full and did not disturb his sleep because of the intimacy of the emperor's father. Li Ling's eyes were gentle. De turned into a puddle of water. He looked at the young son in his arms happily and murmured to himself: "This child is so good!"

Jing Shu glanced at Li Ling's silly look and joked: "This child was a worry-free child when he was in my belly, but you, the father, only now realize how good he is?"

Li Ling said harshly: "Who says I don't know how good this child is? I've always known about it and have been looking forward to it."

 Speaking, Li Ling looked at his wife and told her about the happy events in today's court.

Jingshu replied: "After years of natural disasters, we finally have a good year, but the people have to pay taxes again. I don't know if they will have enough food left to fill their stomachs after paying taxes.

Although Jingshu is a noble lady, she is also aware of the sufferings of the common people. She has always been kind-hearted. Now that she is the mother of the country, she cares about the common people even more.

Li Ling replied: "I know this well. Although the taxes in Daqi are strict, in a year like this, the people can still maintain food and clothing after paying the taxes."

Li Ling sighed slightly and said: "The treasury is now empty. If the water conservancy project in the south is not repaired in time, not only will the huge investment in the past be wasted, but if there is a flood in the next year, the consequences will be even more disastrous. Therefore, this year's money Taxes must be collected. Once these urgent matters are properly dealt with, I plan to amend the tax law and reduce the taxes levied on the people."

Jingshu nodded and said: "Only by making the people rich and living a good life can Daqi gradually become rich and powerful."

Li Ling replied: "You are right, but the road is still long. I just feel that there is a long way to go."

 Li Ling has only been in power for more than half a year. Now he has eliminated the fierce party disputes that had occurred in the previous dynasty for more than ten years, purified the political agenda, gradually eradicated the traitors, and secured the throne. This is already very remarkable.

Jingshu encouraged Li Ling and said: "Although the task is heavy and the road is long, I will be with you through thick and thin. We will face it together."

Li Lingjingshu’s youngest son is here!

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