That's why people always say that getting pregnant at the right time is worse than getting pregnant early.

Princess Fucha served early and even gave birth to the eldest prince before the Fujin (the wife of the emperor), but after all these years, she is still just a dispensable princess.

Chen Yuwei, having only been in the household for a year and already pregnant, has already obtained an imperial title bestowed by the Emperor, placing her on equal footing with the concubine. Truly, different people have different fates.

However, this is also because Chen Yuwei is capable. Otherwise, why didn't Hongli choose to train Su Jingtong, who also came from Jiangnan and whose family background was far superior to Chen Yuwei's?

Chen Yuwei didn't know what Hongli was planning, but she was certain that once this matter was successfully resolved, she would definitely not suffer any losses.

Since such a good thing was delivered to her doorstep, why should Chen Yuwei bother to investigate further? She could simply stay at Ruyi Residence and wait for news.

Chen Yuwei has always been easygoing, so she naturally served the generous Hongli with all her might.

Although Chen Yuwei can no longer sleep with Hongli, she has other ways to make him feel comfortable and satisfied, making his trip worthwhile.

Hongli took the opportunity to have dinner at Ruyi Residence and stayed overnight. When he left the next day, he was in high spirits, as expected, in a good mood.

Wu Shulai followed in Hongli's footsteps, thinking to himself that Chen Gege of Ruyi Residence could surprise him time and time again. It seemed that he had to get closer to Ruyi Residence. Chen Gege was a master.

Chen Yuwei, who was praised as a master, was lying on the couch, swinging her sore arms and turning over in boredom.

Why

In fact, taking on tasks in such a feudal society was extremely restrictive.

Unfortunately, she had spent all her points and had to support a money-devouring little monster. Her own conditions were too poor, and she had no room to negotiate with the system. She could only accept her fate and work.

She doesn't expect anything else, she just hopes that in the next few mission worlds, the issuers will have fewer ideas, and that they will all be like what she is doing now, things that she can accomplish.

"Princess, breakfast is ready. I'll help you there now."

Xia He came to Chen Yuwei's side and spoke, interrupting Chen Yuwei's wandering thoughts.

Chen Yuwei snapped out of her daze, stood up, and asked Hongli how things were going.

Xia He sighed, her voice still tinged with resentment, "The prince was spotted by Concubine Huang and Concubine Su as they were leaving the house. Little Yizi saw them standing together and chatting for quite a while."

The key point is that the prince looked all smiles, clearly in a good mood.

Could it be that His Highness is going to stay overnight at Jixiang Pavilion or Leshan Hall tonight?

Xia He felt uneasy. While speaking, she kept glancing at her mistress, afraid that her mistress's bad mood would affect the baby in her womb, who was several months old.

Chen Yuwei remained calm; she was not as fragile and sensitive as Xia He had imagined.

They didn't care at all where Hongli would stay after leaving Ruyi Residence.

Expecting a man who shares a place to live to uphold traditional male virtues? That's ridiculous.

Xia He's concern about Chen Yuwei's emotional state was quite understandable, given the oppression women faced in this world, and the only people a woman could rely on after marrying into the royal family were her husband and children.

From Xia He's perspective, her mistress and the prince are now deeply in love and inseparable. Anyone who tries to disrupt their relationship is her enemy, even the princess consort who intervenes.

Anyway, don't expect Xia He to have any moral compass. Her moral compass is completely based on her master. It's okay if her master gains an advantage, but if her master suffers a loss, it's everyone else's fault. That's the standard of a loyal servant: helping one's own side regardless of right or wrong.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, this matter won't affect me. If I get angry over something like this, how will I live my life from now on?"

Chen Yuwei got up and patted Xia He's outstretched arm. "Go have your meal. Yonghu should wake up soon."

Xia He nodded and then perked up to serve her master her meal.

...

Time flies like water, and another spring has arrived in the blink of an eye.

The eleventh year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign passed, and the twelfth year of his reign began.

The festive atmosphere of the New Year has not completely dissipated. Whether it is the selection of concubines outside the palace or the promotion of officials in their residences, it is like a gust of wind that lasts for a long time.

News about Gao Hongshan being promoted to the rank of concubine has become increasingly frequent.

Last year, it required subtle reminders, but this year it's been brought to the forefront.

Even when everyone went to the main courtyard to pay their respects, Fucha Jinyi would say a few more words to Gao Hongshan about it.

"The imperial decree hasn't even been issued yet, and she's already walking around with her head held high all day long. Princess Gao is too impatient."

Jin Xiangling came out of the main courtyard with a half-smile. The group had planned to go for a walk in the garden together, but Gao Hongshan directly embarrassed Jin Xiangling in front of everyone, making her lose face.

Jin Xiangling came from a bondservant family, and the daily supplies for the entire mansion were all provided by her maternal family.

Now that Gao Hongshan has humiliated her like this, it's no wonder Jin Xiangling can't stand it.

Yu Yueran, who had already formed an alliance with Jin Xiangling, chimed in, "Sister Jin is right. Princess Gao is too impatient. Isn't she afraid that the Prince will find out about what she's been spreading? Why not just cancel this promotion?"

The affair with the concubine was widely discussed, but things were still uncertain, and there was always the possibility of unforeseen changes.

He Tiantian smiled and waved her hand, it was unclear whether she was speaking to herself or to someone else, "How could the Prince cancel it? Even the Princess Consort treats him with such devotion."

Furthermore, in court affairs, Lord Gao Bin handles matters exceptionally well. Princess Gao has such a capable father; we can only envy him."

Jin Xiangling snorted, "Your background cannot be changed, but you can strive to improve yourself."

"Concubine He, Concubine Yu, how long has it been since either of you last saw the Prince?"

He Tiantian and Yu Yueran turned pale and looked very embarrassed after being exposed by Jin Xiangling.

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