The Emperor raised his eyebrows, looking at the Second Princess. She returned the gaze without the slightest fear, which amused the Emperor. The Second Princess couldn’t speak yet, but the meaning was clear. The Emperor took off the Jade Ring and handed it to her. Nanny Ji, upon seeing this, immediately spoke with urgency. "Your Majesty, you mustn’t, you mustn’t." Although she couldn’t articulate a grand logic, she knew that giving the Jade Ring to the Second Princess was not necessarily a good thing. All the maids in the room knelt, evidently understanding the implications. Such overwhelming honor bestowed upon a princess might not let her survive the looming threats as she grows up. On the other hand, Lin Wanyi pondered for a moment and then spoke. "Go fetch the set of Golden Needles left here by the Second Madam." Everyone was curious about the need for Golden Needles at this moment. They realized that the cloth wrapping the Golden Needles had a Jade Button tied to it. The quality and appearance were naturally not as refined as the Emperor’s Jade Ring, but the Second Princess immediately let go of the Emperor’s hand and stumbled towards it. After happily taking it, she held it tightly as if she had obtained a treasure. Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The Emperor also smiled at Lin Wanyi. "It seems Xiruo will have to learn from the Second Madam in the future." "Your Majesty won’t stop the Princess?" "Why would I stop her?" The Emperor’s rhetorical question left Lin Wanyi surprised. She could not deny that the Emperor’s liberality often made her incredulous. Though a female practicing medicine is no matter, a princess doing so might defy ancestral customs. It seemed the Emperor understood Lin Wanyi’s thoughts. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝙣𝙚𝙩 He smiled lightly at her. "I’ve told you, the women in this world are also my subjects and should be treated equally. If the Princess can begin to unbind some constraints, the world may have a model to follow." Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi no longer merely admired the Emperor. The challenge lies not in the desire but in taking action. On the surface, it seemed merely the Second Princess learning medicine. But implicitly, it carried much meaning. When women can reach broader horizons, the days of merely supporting the family and teaching children will no longer be the only path. For those deeply rooted in patriarchy, this is not favorable. Thus, the obstacles the Emperor will face are evident. But Lin Wanyi felt that since the Emperor could make such a decision, she should give her effort as well. "Your aspirations, Your Majesty, I shall certainly accompany." They exchanged a smile, understanding without words. In the upcoming days, Mrs. Yun visited the palace more frequently than before. Once every two or three days, fearing Lin Wanyi might unexpectedly give birth amid a chaotic palace. One afternoon, Nanny Du brought four women to see Lin Wanyi. "Your Highness, these ladies are the wet nurses and nannies I found to care for the soon-to-be-born child." In August, Lin Wanyi’s belly grew significantly rounder. Second Madam Yun carefully observed, noting that the belly had visibly descended, indicating imminent birth. So Nanny Du hurriedly brought people over just in case. Lin Wanyi sat up and carefully scrutinized, finding them all to be fair-skinned, well-proportioned, and kind-looking. Nanny Du’s choices were undoubtedly exceptional. Thus, Lin Wanyi expressed trust and asked. "How do these nannies address themselves?" The four women stepped forward one by one, bowing and addressing her. "Slave Zou Cuicun has met Your Highness, wishing you good fortune." "Slave Wang Ke has met Your Highness, wishing you good fortune." "Slave Gu Mei has met Your Highness, wishing you good fortune." "Slave Ban Yuxiang has met Your Highness, wishing you good fortune." Their demeanor was formal, lacking any signs of currying favor. Lin Wanyi was quite pleased. Nanny Du then stepped forward and spoke. "Nanny Zou used to be Nanny Jiao Yi in the Empress’s palace; no one knows the palace protocol better. Should you give birth to a princess, Nanny Zou is sure to instill royal grace." She then pointed to another. "Nanny Wang has served at the imperial court under the late Emperor. Thus, she is versed in writing, poetry, and being also skilled in martial arts; caring for a prince would be apt." "Are the other two wet nurses then?" "Yes, I have selected some standbys as well, just in case these two do not suffice, replacements can be made." Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi was very satisfied. "Nanny Du, you have worked hard, your dedication is noted by me." "Your Highness, it is nothing; these are tasks I’m meant to handle." The four of them were kneeling, and Lin Wanyi was dressed loosely, hence they did not particularly notice her unusually large belly. After they left, Nanny Du approached Lin Wanyi to speak. "Your Highness, do not worry about the childbirth; these individuals have been thoroughly vetted, including their families over three generations and distant relatives, nothing is amiss." "Yes, I am just concerned about news leaking when the child is born." "That I have arranged as well; as soon as there are signs of labor, all your attendants will be replaced by trusted people, ensuring no news escapes. You may endure hardship, especially if one is born before the other and you need to bear down for the second." Lin Wanyi was prepared long ago; Mrs. Yun had even readied special pills. These could aid in reducing childbirth pain and prevent potential hemorrhaging due to exertion. The room prepared for birth was entirely ready. In the palace, only a few close individuals knew Lin Wanyi was pregnant with twins; others were unaware. Most assumed her child would be born in September. But seeing her now, the waiting couldn’t persist. In the early hours of August fourth, Lin Wanyi was still asleep. Suddenly, she heard a crashing sound, startling her awake immediately. Following closely were sharp pains coming in waves. She didn’t need to stand to feel the large wet area on the bed. Lin Wanyi’s voice was hurried, clearly indicating she was about to give birth. Upon hearing the commotion, Xia An hurriedly entered; seeing the scene, despite daily reminders to remain calm, she experienced a brief moment of mind blankness. After several swallows, she finally spoke with urgency. "Your Highness, don’t be afraid, I’ll call for help!"