Xiu Ning was naturally going to Jingren Palace. On the way, she met Rong Pin, who was also going there. The two greeted each other politely and then decided to travel together.

To be honest, Xiuning and Consort Rong were not very familiar with each other. This person entered the palace in the sixteenth year of Kangxi's reign. As a candidate for the imperial concubines from the Guarjia clan, she bore a great responsibility.

To be fair, the incident involving Ao Bai back then severely damaged the Guarjia clan and even indirectly affected the selection of imperial concubines in previous years, forcing the Guarjia clan to keep a low profile.

Now that Consort Rong has entered the palace, it serves two purposes: firstly, as a reward for the Guarjia clan's success in the war to withdraw their vassal states, and secondly, as a means to ease the relationship between the Guarjia clan and the imperial family. In short, it has a huge and very complex effect, which has made Consort Rong always live a solitary life in the harem, and no other concubine dares to get close to her.

Both of them were traveling in sedan chairs, and although they were walking side by side, they did not exchange many words along the way.

Xiu Ning kept stealing glances at Consort Rong out of the corner of her eye, thinking to herself that such a beautiful young girl was trapped in the deep palace again. The royal family really did a lot of harm. It was all those men who did the things, but it was these women who bore the brunt of the anger.

"Your Majesty, we have arrived at Jingren Palace."

As the spring rain sounded its reminder, the sedan chair, which had been lifted, was quickly lowered.

Xiu Ning handed her hand to Chun Yu beside her, holding the handkerchief in one hand with a calm expression.

"Sister Rongpin"

"Sister Jingpin"

The two smiled and nodded, then walked into the door one after the other.

It was as if a curtain of water had been pulled open, making the inside and outside of the door seem like two different worlds.

Amidst the lively sounds around her, Xiu Ning kept her eyes straight ahead and entered the main hall directly with Consort Rong.

Several members of the royal family who came to participate in the third-day celebration had already arrived. Although their status was not as high as that of the concubines in the harem, they still received a respectful address from the emperor in terms of face.

Therefore, when facing numerous concubines, they not only did not feel awkward, but also showed a sense of superiority and contempt.

Tsk tsk, this is a bit annoying.

Xiu Ning muttered to herself, but she didn't move forward. After all, with Consort Jia by her side, everyone else was just an accessory. Apart from the reckless Consort Hui, who would go over there to make a fool of themselves?

A clear and melodious laugh came from the crowd. Xiu Ning sat in a chair, idly looking around with her chin resting on her hand.

In an inner room not far from the main hall, Consort Tong Jia Rongyue lay on the bed, drinking the medicinal soup that Qianli had brought her.

"Is everyone here?"

Even if Tong Jiarongyue were exceptionally gifted, she couldn't possibly preside over the baby's third-day celebration herself after giving birth.

But this was her son's banquet, and her son was undoubtedly the main character. So, although Tong Jia Rongyue didn't show up for the past three days, she wasn't relaxed either, because she personally directed Qianli and others to make sure the baby's third-day celebration was a success.

Qianli nodded, "Everyone is here, except for a few concubines. However, they sent word earlier that they were going to Yikun Palace to attend the Fifth Princess's third-day celebration. They will only send their gifts and won't be coming."

Tong Jiarong asked in return, "Not coming?"

"yes"

"Ha, it's better if they don't come. Without them, will my son seem less prestigious?" They don't even know who they are.

Tong Jiarongyue pursed her lips. Although she didn't feel any aversion to the little princess who was born on the same day as her son, she still felt a little annoyed when she thought about it occasionally. After all, it meant that every time her son had a birthday, her son would have some of the attention diverted by that little princess.

"Send the messenger back the congratulatory gifts from Yikun Palace. This time, Jingren Palace must have a lively and festive celebration."

Although I will not be attending, the proper ceremonies must not be omitted.

Her son was the most honored prince after the crown prince, and rightfully he should enjoy the highest level of treatment.

Thinking of the suffering she endured to give birth to him, Tong Jiarong felt that she could never mistreat her son, for he was her and the Tong family's future support and hope.

...

When the auspicious time arrives, the third-day bath officially begins.

Xiuning sat by the viewing platform, her eyes fixed on the royal consort holding the child.

The third-day celebration and the full-month celebration are unique blessings for babies in this era. Through these blessing ceremonies, it is hoped that the baby can grow up safely into adulthood.

Xiuning has given birth to three children, so she knows the process of the baby's third-day celebration very well.

He watched silently as the Imperial Consort spoke, offering auspicious words of congratulations, accompanied by the baby's cries, as the procedures for the baby's third-day celebration were completed.

Then, the child was carried back to the room, where a banquet that had been prepared in advance was served.

Everyone ate and enjoyed themselves until the banquet ended, at which point they all returned to their respective palaces.

There was a little incident in between. Xiu Ning originally planned to take the opportunity of going out to visit the princes and see Yin Yi, but she bumped into Yin Yi on the way. Well, Xiu Ning waved her hand and simply led Yin Yi back to the palace.

"You seem a little down. Did you suffer some injustice at the Prince's hands?"

Xiu Ning washed her hands and, while applying hand cream provided by the system, talked to Yin Yi, who was sitting on the tatami mat.

Upon hearing this, Yin Yi sighed, "My son gets a headache from my older brother's nagging."

This wasn't a grievance in the normal sense, but it was something even harder for him to accept than a grievance.

"Yinti?"

Xiuning shook her wrist, walked to the bed, and asked with a smile what Yinti had said.

Yin Yi gestured towards the window, "The newborn sixth brother of Consort Tong, the second brother is alright, but his face is really gloomy and unpleasant. But the eldest brother is different. He always has to talk to his son about it. I wonder if Consort Hui said those things."

Yin Yi was driven crazy by Yin Ti. It wasn't just during class that Yin Ti bothered him, but he couldn't even escape when he went back to the Prince's residence to rest.

Thinking of his miserable fate these past few days, Yin Yi let out a wail and lay back on the bed, "Son doesn't want to go back."

Going back would also be painful. For a moment, Yin Yi wanted to run away. It wasn't that he was afraid of Yin Ti, but... well, there was no need.

He thought to himself that his two older brothers were worrying unnecessarily. Although Consort Tong's sixth prince was indeed a threat, he was just a tiny baby who had only been born for three days. It was too early to be so wary.

"It's not a holiday, and if you want to stay, your father won't agree."

As the princes were getting older, Kangxi's intention was to remove them from their comfortable environment. Behaviors such as frequently visiting the inner palace were acceptable once or twice, but if it happened too often, both she and Yinyi would be reprimanded by Kangxi.

Because this was related to the founding policy of the Qing Dynasty, and given the previous situation of the Empress Dowager holding power, the current royal family was very careful to avoid women getting involved in these matters. Such behavior, such as using the mother-son relationship to further control offspring to achieve one's own goals, was directly prohibited by Emperor Kangxi.