Inside Kunning Palace, the concubines wore well-tailored summer clothes that accentuated their slender waists, exquisite makeup, and elegant yet distinctive hairstyles.

Flowers in full bloom, and beauties of all kinds gathered together.

They may be bright and charming, gentle and graceful, or lively and pretty.

"Consort Xuan, how is Consort Ya's unborn child? Is everything alright?" The Empress asked Consort Xuan softly, her smile dignified and proper.

Consort Xuan said softly, "Your Majesty, Consort Ya and the imperial fetus are both well."

The Queen nodded.

"Ya Changzai's child is the twelfth princess, the second child in the palace after Consort Yu's sister. The Emperor, the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and I all attach great importance to it and hope that it will be a healthy prince."

"Please take good care of Consort Xuan."

Consort Xuan lowered her head slightly and respectfully replied, "Yes."

Xu Lejin glanced at the elegant lady sitting in the corner with an indifferent expression. She was plain-looking and not outstanding among the noble ladies, ladies-in-waiting, and palace maids.

He smiled slightly and said nothing more.

At this moment, Consort Rong smiled and covered her mouth as she spoke, "Your Majesty the Empress, Your Highness Consort Xuan, I think Consort Ya has plain eyebrows and eyes, and her features are just delicate."

"It seems that Consort Ya is unlucky; the dragon child in her womb is probably a princess."

Sitting in the corner, Ya Changzai's face turned pale, and she lowered her head in humiliation.

The Empress glanced at Consort Rong and Consort Ya, who had her head bowed.

He remained indifferent, appearing aloof and unconcerned, but secretly he thought to himself, "I hope it's a princess."

“What do you mean by that, Consort Rong? The child of Consort Ya is of the Emperor’s blood. Whether it is a prince or a princess, they are all equally noble. Although Consort Ya’s appearance is not as good as yours, Consort Rong, it is a blessing that she is pregnant with the child of the Emperor.”

Consort Xuan looked displeased and stared coldly at Consort Rong.

Consort Rong opened her mouth, swallowed the words that were about to come out, and awkwardly closed her mouth.

The weather in May was getting hotter day by day. Xu Lejin wasn't too bothered by the heat, but her Yikun Palace had two children, Wuxiha and Wunaxi, and children are most afraid of the heat.

Therefore, ice was placed in Yikun Palace early on.

Ushiha was led by her wet nurse, her round eyes darting around, constantly glancing at the ice basin with a look that was both longing and somewhat hesitant.

Compared to Ushiha, Unashi was much more obedient, quietly being led by her wet nurse.

Looking at her two daughters, one still and one moving, Xu Lejin couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Does Ushiha want shaved ice again?"

"Mom, shaved ice, it's cool and delicious."

Ushiha's eyes were full of anticipation, and his drool was practically dripping from his mouth!

Xu Lejin smiled and hugged the quiet Unahi in her arms, then whispered to Ushiha, "Aren't you afraid of getting a stomachache and having to drink bitter medicine?"

"I'm scared, scared, but..."

Ushiha's clear black and white eyes darted around, and he stepped forward to fawn over Xu Lejin, grabbing her hand and saying softly, "Mother, eat a little less, eat a little less, it'll be alright."

Seeing her mischievous daughter, she rarely showed such a coquettish expression.

Xu Lejin laughed out loud, "Okay, okay, I'll let you eat a little less. If you get an upset stomach, you have to take your medicine obediently and not hide away."

"Mmm-hmm-hmm."

Ushiha nodded quickly.

Xu Lejin quietly instructed Ruhua, who was beside her, to go to the small kitchen in the back and personally make shaved ice for Wuxiha and Unaxi.

Fifteen minutes later, after Ushiha urged him three times, the shaved ice was finally ready. Ushiha looked at the two small bowls of shaved ice that Ruhua brought over and immediately looked sullen.

"Mother, you're too stingy. This is all you have. Humph."

Ushiha muttered to herself as she ate her cool shaved ice, her movements somewhat rough, more like a prince than a princess.

Xu Lejin shook her head helplessly, secretly wondering if she had given birth to the wrong person, Ushiha.

It was supposed to be a boy, but it turned out to be a girl.

In no time, Ushiha finished a bowl of shaved ice, but not satisfied, he looked longingly at his younger sister Unahi, who was quietly eating her shaved ice.

"Little sister, you have a small appetite."

"Sister Unashi, my dear sister, please give me some to eat."

"Good sister,"

The temptation of shaved ice was too great, and Ushiha immediately turned into a pitiful little thing, begging Unaxi in a pitiful manner, calling her "good sister" over and over again. Xu Lejin heard this and laughed so hard she almost fell over.

Her daughter, for a bite to eat, she'd throw away all her morals!

Laughter and cheers filled the Yikun Palace.

Just a wall away, on the long street outside Yikun Palace, Kangxi stood upright with his hands behind his back.

Liang Jiugong and the others who served the emperor kept their heads down and dared not utter a sound.

After a long while, Liang Jiugong spoke softly, "Your Majesty, I heard that Consort Yu made shaved ice for the Seventh and Eighth Princesses."

"It's hot. Your Majesty might as well go to Yikun Palace to rest and have a bowl of shaved ice to cool off."

Kangxi glared at Liang Jiugong.

Liang Jiugong awkwardly shut his mouth, secretly lamenting to himself, "My Emperor, you and Consort Yu are having a falling out, and this servant is suffering."

Consort Yu, can't you just apologize to the Emperor?

Sigh, when will this ever end!

After a short while, Kangxi coldly instructed Liang Jiugong, "Liang Jiugong, go to the Princes' quarters and see what the Third Prince is doing. He hasn't been able to reunite with Consort Yu and their son for a long time."

"Go to the Princes' quarters and bring the Third Prince to Yikun Palace."

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