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On the first day of October, Chen Yuwei suddenly went into labor after finishing her dinner.

Fortunately, Yikun Palace was well-prepared, with experienced physicians, midwives, and wet nurses all present.

Everything proceeded smoothly. While taking care of her mistress in the delivery room, Xia He arranged for people to notify the powerful figures in the harem.

After Emperor Qianlong and Empress Fucha arrived, Chen Yuwei successfully gave birth to two princesses.

Flowers blooming in pairs signify abundant blessings.

The midwives would bring out swaddled babies to ask for rewards, and Hongli was very generous in this regard.

The monthly allowance for the entire palace is just for the Yikun Palace alone, which is equivalent to three months' worth of allowances for the whole palace.

"Go and take good care of Consort Shu."

Hongli put his hands behind his back, glanced around, and then called over Fucha Jinyi, who was standing to the side.

Fucha Jinyi's heart skipped a beat, thinking that the Emperor might be planning to promote Consort Shu.

Yes, Hongli did indeed have such an idea. In any case, the women in the harem had only received the imperial edict, and the corresponding investiture ceremony had not yet taken place.

If that's the case, then sending Consort Shu back in wouldn't be difficult.

Fucha Jinyi: ...6

"Your Majesty, if you wish to promote Consort Shu to Imperial Noble Consort, wouldn't that seem a bit too low for Imperial Noble Consort Gao and Consort Xian?"

The main issue is that Consort Xian was only a Consort, while Gao Hongshan was a Noble Consort but did not have a title.

Chen Yuwei was promoted directly to Imperial Concubine, and once Imperial Concubine Shu is promoted, she will definitely overshadow these two.

Fucha Jinyi felt a little flustered. Could it be that the Emperor really liked Consort Shu?

Hongli didn't care. "What's wrong with them? They're both useless. Do you think I'd bestow titles upon them again?"

Not to mention that Hongli didn't care about Consort Xian in the first place, Gao Hongshan couldn't keep Hongli either.

After all, as women age, their appearance and figure undergo irreversible aging.

Gao Hongshan still thinks she's still a beautiful eighteen-year-old? Hongli has long since stopped buying into that.

Hongli spoke these words without the slightest hesitation, which made Fucha Jinyi, who was standing aside listening to him, hesitate to speak.

Fucha Jin Yi looked at Hong Li as if he were a scumbag, but in reality, Hong Li was indeed a scumbag.

It should be said that throughout history, there have been very few emperors in royal families who were not rotten.

"Yes, Your Majesty understands."

Fucha Jinyi understood Hongli's unspoken meaning, so there was no need to continue.

Nodding obediently and smiling, Fucha Jinyi acquiesced to Hongli's decision.

Seeing that the Empress was so understanding and accommodating, Hongli smiled and said, "I will arrange this matter."

"Your Majesty, the upcoming third-day celebration and full-month celebration must be handled properly."

Consort Shu gave him two children in one go; she was truly a blessed person.

Why

It's a pity that the Empress Dowager had already left the palace to pray for blessings, otherwise he would definitely have had a good talk with her. She truly deserves to be his mother; she has excellent taste in choosing people to join the household.

Fucha Jinyi: ...can't laugh

After returning from Yikun Palace, Fucha Jinyi felt an unbearable headache.

During the mourning period for the late emperor, people still had to hold a baby's third-day-old celebration and a full-month celebration. They couldn't go overboard or be perfunctory. The emperor really knew how to give people difficult problems.

"Your Highness, you've been standing in Yikun Palace all night. Please have some warm tea to warm yourself up."

Dong Han brought a teacup to Fucha Jinyi and comforted her with words of reassurance.

Fucha Jinyi had no appetite for tea. "Donghan, do you think the Emperor really likes Consort Shu that much?"

They actually disregarded the situation of the previous dynasty and gave Chen Yuwei, who came from the Han Banner, such a big face.

Even though Chen Yuwei had five children, their backgrounds were vastly different.

Otherwise, why would Consort Mi in the harem have endured such hardship during the Kangxi era?

Why is it that things are different for Consort Shu compared to others?

Including the time spent at the residence, Consort Shu has only been by the Emperor's side for four years, yet her rank has risen like a rocket, which is truly eye-opening.

Dong Han, being the most favored person after Dong Xue's departure, must be quite capable in handling affairs.

At this moment, facing her master's question, she thought for a moment and then shook her head, "This servant thinks that His Majesty just values ​​the offspring of Consort Shu more."

With five offspring, three sons and two daughters, she could be said to be the most outstanding woman in the imperial harem.

What reason would the Emperor have not to promote Consort Shu's rank?

"Your Majesty, you need not worry so much. Consort Shu's ability to give birth is due to her own skill."

Consort Xian and Consort Gui were dissatisfied, so they told them to figure out a solution themselves.

Although you are the head of the harem, palace affairs are numerous, and you cannot personally attend to everything.

It wouldn't be right for Consort Shu to become Noble Consort Shu, as that would have the biggest impact on Changchun Palace.

The ones who must be suffering are Yonghe Palace and Chengqian Palace. These two were the ones who dominated Consort Shu in their residences, but after only two months in the palace, they were both completely dominated by Consort Shu.

According to Dong Han, she was happy to see it happen, since it would be beneficial for Changchun Palace to fish in troubled waters when the subordinates were fighting amongst themselves.

It's also because the Empress is too principled in her actions; otherwise, how could she give the concubines in the harem the wrong impression that they are all well-behaved in their residences but become unruly once they enter the palace?

Dong Han had heard that people like Consort Yi, Consort Keliye, and Consort Sun were all ambitious and planning to compete for the Emperor's favor. They practically treated the Imperial Hospital as their own home, which was truly absurd.

To please his master, Dong Han didn't mention these small things.

So, in the face of the Emperor's favoritism towards Consort Shu, Dong Han secretly wished that their Changchun Palace could just stay hidden in the shadows and slowly push things along, so that they could remain untouched by any trouble and reap all the benefits. How wonderful!

Fucha Jinyi looked thoughtful. She looked up and glanced at Dongxue beside her. "You are right. I am the Empress, but the one who can make the decisions in the harem is the Emperor."

The Emperor decreed that Consort Shu be promoted to Noble Consort Shu. If Consort Xian and Noble Consort were dissatisfied, then they could go to the Emperor. What could she do? She was merely an Empress who obeyed orders.

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