Yinzhen was naturally happy. Since ascending the throne, he had only had one healthy child, Hongzhao. As for the other children, let's not even talk about them.

Hongzhao was born to Jiayue, and now that Jiayue is pregnant again, it is more likely that the child will be healthy.

The Empress was stunned: "Consort Jing! She's so lucky. I thought she was hurting her body giving birth to the Sixth Prince, but I didn't expect she could still give birth. Send some rewards over."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

When the Empress Dowager learned that Jia Yue was pregnant, she was genuinely happy and said with a smile, "Consort Jing is a woman who can give birth and raise children well. Even if it's a princess, she can still give birth to a lively and clever one."

"If it's a princess, Your Majesty can bring her over and raise her if you like."

There are examples of empress dowagers raising princesses during the Kangxi era. The empress dowager liked them, and raising them would only benefit the princesses.

The Empress Dowager smiled and shook her head: "I'm an old woman now, it's better for the children to be raised by their mother. Send more rewards to Consort Jing."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After Yinzhen was overjoyed, the rewards were sent over. However, she did not go to Jiayue's place immediately, but instead went to Jingren Palace.

May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace.

"Your Majesty, there's no need for such formalities. Please sit down and let's talk."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the Emperor and Empress sat down, the Empress spoke first with a smile: "Your Majesty should know that Consort Jing is pregnant. I congratulate Your Majesty. Consort Jing is fertile and will surely give birth to a healthy prince for Your Majesty."

Yinzhen couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Your Majesty's words are auspicious. Yes, I have come here to discuss something with you."

Empress: "Whatever Your Majesty commands."

Ordinary couples might discuss things when living together, but emperors and empresses only give orders.

"Consort Jing is pregnant, and I wish to promote her rank."

The Empress was not surprised to hear this. There was only one Consort Qi among the four consorts, and she did not want to see Consort Qi causing trouble all day long.

“It is appropriate to promote him. Consort Jing has taken good care of the Sixth Prince over the years, and now she is pregnant. So, let’s do as Your Majesty says.”

Yinzhen smiled and said, "Then let the Empress handle this matter. By the way, although Chuxiu Palace is nice, it doesn't have underfloor heating, so it's not comfortable to live in during the winter. Yongshou Palace has just been renovated, so let's move to Yongshou Palace after Consort Jing is promoted!"

The Empress paused for a moment, then nodded: "Your Majesty, I will make the arrangements."

"Your Majesty has worked hard. I will go and see Consort Jing."

"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty."

After Yinzhen left, the Empress's smile vanished, and she murmured, "Tell me, what are the Emperor's feelings for Consort Jing? It seems to me that the Emperor has taken a liking to Consort Jing as well!"

"Your Majesty, the Emperor is only concerned about the children. When will he truly care, like Consort Nian?"

The Empress breathed a sigh of relief: "Indeed, I must have been overthinking it."

It's not a problem to raise her rank, after all, Consort Jing has a child and is pregnant, it would be inappropriate not to raise her rank, but she can move to another palace! Yongshou Palace is the closest palace to Yangxin Hall.

It just so happens that the palace, which we had never thought of repairing before, has been repaired!

The Empress had a feeling that Yongshou Palace was originally built for Consort Jing, but she happened to be pregnant, which gave her a reason to move the palace.

Yinzhen went to Chuxiu Palace.

Just as Jia Yue was about to bow, Yinzhen helped her up, saying, "You're still pregnant, no need for such formalities."

"Then thank you, Your Majesty."

As he spoke, Yinzhen pulled her to sit on the couch. The two sat together, and Yinzhen looked at her stomach: "Is there any discomfort?"

"I'm fine, just a little nauseous. But the nausea went away after the imperial physician came."

Yinzhen smiled and nodded: "You are a well-behaved child who knows how to care for your mother. By the way, I just came from the Empress's place. You raised Hongzhao and are now pregnant. I have decided to promote you in rank."

Jia Yue was taken aback, then her face lit up with joy: "Your Majesty, what merit do I possess to deserve this!"

"You are very good. You deserve the rank of a concubine."

"Then I thank Your Majesty."

"There's one more thing. Chuxiu Palace doesn't have underfloor heating in winter, so the charcoal fire isn't warm enough. Since Yongshou Palace has just been renovated, you can move there after your investiture ceremony."

Yongshou Palace was naturally better than Chuxiu Palace. Putting aside the decorations, just the "earth dragon" mentioned by Yinzhen was definitely the place where a favored concubine would live.

"Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"

"It's just a matter of moving the palace. I will have Su Peisheng help you. Don't worry about disturbing the children."

"In that case, Your Majesty, thank you very much. You are so kind to me."

"My beloved concubine has borne me children, I am merely making it more convenient for you to live here."

The two started chatting like that.

Jia Yue naturally had no romantic feelings for Yin Zhen; she couldn't fall in love with a feudal emperor. However, it's undeniable that Yin Zhen was a charming man.

Regardless of his appearance, his charm comes partly from the power he holds, and partly from his personal charisma; he is exceptionally attentive to the things and people he cares about.

He didn't love her the most, but he was still considerate and attentive to her, remembering the little things and details.

Even in modern times, a monogamous husband may not necessarily be as devoted to his wife as he is.

Jia Yue hoped that he would be well and have a smooth life. He didn't have a romantic relationship, but he was still the father of her child, and he treated Hong Zhao very well.

The investiture ceremony was held three months after the auspicious month, and it went very smoothly. She was promoted from Consort Jing to Imperial Concubine Jing.

At the same time, she moved from Chuxiu Palace to Yongshou Palace.

After ten months of pregnancy, Jia Yue gave birth to a prince, thus becoming a concubine in the harem with two princes.

Next, time seemed to fast forward, and the intrigues of the harem barely affected her.

In the sixth year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign, Consort Nian's son died young. In the same year, she became pregnant again, but in the ninth year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign, her child died young again.

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