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When Zhulan arrived, Lady Li was already in labor. The emotional fluctuations of Lady Li during this pregnancy had been great, and she had a difficult time carrying the baby; now the delivery was not going smoothly.

Lady Lixu and Zhulan both went inside. The midwife had been invited to stay at the Zhou family home well in advance—the disinfection was done according to Zhulan's preparation, and everything was well prepared. It's just that the child was reluctant to come out.

Lady Li suffered through the night, and Zhulan stayed up with her. It wasn't until dawn that Lady Li finally gave birth.

The midwife was exhausted but joyfully announced, "Congratulations, madam, it's a robust little boy."

Zhulan took the child from the midwife's arms and felt his weight; he was quite heavy, about seven pounds. No wonder Lady Li's belly had grown so large.

Lady Lixu, feeling sorry for her daughter, had already gone in to see her.