Could it be that I forgot to activate their intelligence when I gave birth? They're all so silly; they're so easy to fool.

Chen Yuwei quickly shook her head, feeling that she couldn't let Yonghu and the other kids run wild like this anymore.

She quickly called the people to her side and gave them a thorough warning, sternly refusing them from engaging in such dangerous behavior again.

“You are princes, especially since you are still young. Don’t make your mother worry about the princes when she is in Yikun Palace.”

I'm afraid that saying too much will cause a backlash. The oldest person in the palace right now is Yonghu, followed by Yonghong and Yongkun.

Yonghuang and the Empress Dowager left the palace to pray at a temple, and were not with Hongli.

As the saying goes, familiarity breeds contempt, and over time it might even evoke some pity in Hongli's heart.

Furthermore, behind Yonghuang stood Empress Dowager Niohuru, who was the emperor's biological mother and son, an unbreakable blood bond that was an absolute advantage that no one else could match.

Yonghu looked troubled. He was reluctant to give up, but when he looked into his mother's worried eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh.

Why

"Alright, Mother, don't worry, I've got it."

Yonghu patted his deflated chest listlessly, his mood inevitably downcast.

Upon seeing this, Yonghong and Yongkun also expressed that they would never harm their bodies.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuwei's expression changed from gloomy to sunny, "You are all your mother's good sons."

"Come, your mother brought you some gifts on this trip. Come and see."

She beckoned Xia He to bring over the tray, and Chen Yuwei distributed the trays one by one.

These are all things that children can use: a complete set of writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, as well as a football ball, a nine-linked ring, and small wooden buildings...

As long as they weren't married, in Chen Yuwei's eyes, they were all children, no different from Yongwei.

After saying that, he coaxed her a bit more. By calculation, Chen Yuwei had stayed with the prince longer than with the princess.

However long she stayed, Chen Yuwei still had to return to the palace before dinner.

There was an even younger son in the palace waiting for her to take care of him. He would cry nonstop if she couldn't see him for even a moment. He was practically a little devil.

Why

There's no way around it; having too many children is just a burden.

Reaching up to wipe her face, Chen Yuwei found it to be a sweet burden.

As she sat in the sedan chair, carried back by palace servants, Chen Yuwei leaned to the side, supporting her forehead, pondering the concubines who were about to enter the palace.

There's no word yet on official titles or anything like that, but news has already come from several palaces.

The most important one is Yehenara, who, given the Empress's temperament, will most likely be placed in Jingyang Palace.

Historically, Yehenara was initially granted the title of Noble Lady upon entering the palace, and in the same year, she was granted the title of Consort.

After a few more years, she successfully became a concubine, and then became pregnant and gave birth to a child.

However, the child was born with poor health and died young not long after.

Yehenara was heartbroken, her health deteriorated rapidly, and she eventually passed away.

Overall, this person was also a tragic figure. At least he made some waves in Qianlong's harem, but it was short-lived, like a flower that bloomed once and then disappeared.

"Your Majesty, that's Consort Yu ahead."

Xia He's sudden voice and the stopping of the sedan chair temporarily pulled Chen Yuwei back to reality.

Chen Yuwei turned her head and saw Keliyete Shuying leading her servants to greet her.

No need for formalities.

Chen Yuwei didn't get off the sedan chair; she just sat in the sedan chair and exchanged a few words with Consort Yu.

Chen Yuwei's eyes caught sight of the items on the tray behind Consort Yu, and a smile appeared on her lips. "Consort Yu, did you just come from Chengqian Palace?"

Consort Yu nodded, "This concubine will go to visit the Noble Consort."

“Consort Yu is sincere, so I think Prince Yongqi will be doing well in Chengqian Palace,” Chen Yuwei said, shifting her posture. “I still have some things to take care of here, so I won’t talk to Consort Yu any longer. We can chat another time.”

Consort Yu bowed her head, "This concubine respectfully sees off Noble Consort Shu."

As the palanquin passed by, Keliyete Shuying's expression darkened.

Suwen took her master's arm and looked at the departing sedan chair. "Master, we should go back now."

Upon hearing this, Keliyete Shuying subconsciously nodded and then shook her head.

Suwen: ...What exactly does Master want to say?

Keliyete Shuying didn't want to say anything. She just remembered that when she was in Chengqian Palace, facing Consort Gao, Yongqi's adoptive mother, she felt inexplicably tired.

I can't say I'm mentally exhausted; I'm just thinking too shallowly. Look at the trouble that's caused right now. I have no choice but to step forward or retreat. I also have to clean up the mess for Chengqian Palace. Is it really worth it?

It's not worth it. The child is still in Consort Gao's hands; we can't just snatch him back and raise him ourselves.

With her current position, she can raise children, but she can't raise them as meticulously as Gao Hongshan.

Never mind, let's wait a bit longer.

Perhaps the Gao family's predicament in the previous dynasty was only temporary, and once this matter is over, Gao Bin will be a hero again.

That should be the case, but Keliyete Shuying is not sure.

...

In early April, the imperial concubines were selected to enter the palace.

The highest-ranking among them was Consort Ning, of the Yehenara clan, who resided in Jingyang Palace.

Secondly, there was Lady Bai, a noblewoman who moved into Zhongcui Palace.

Then there are the remaining three junior attendants and junior concubines, who can be casually stuffed into a few palaces and that will be it.

Chen Yuwei met Consort Ning on her way to pay her respects at Changchun Palace.

Although the title differs from historical ones, this woman from the Yehenara clan, whether it is Shu or Ning, is extremely suitable.

Gentle and reserved, calm as water, comfortable and peaceful.

"Consort Ning is a good woman," but she is not well-suited to the noisy harem.

I heard she's the daughter of a famous pearl, so her talent and character must be top-notch.

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