After Liang Jiugong left, Wanyi began to look at the gifts bestowed by Emperor Kangxi: a pair of lotus-shaped gold bracelets, a pair of jade bracelets, a large gold orchid hairpin, and a jade orchid hairpin. The rest were some cloth and flower vase ornaments. She also glanced at the gifts from others, which were all quite numerous and valuable. Even the concubines who had no money brought their own embroidery, which was dense, beautiful, and had auspicious meanings.

"Congratulations, Your Highness! Today is truly a double celebration. I'll go and make the necessary preparations now." Hongxiu left as soon as she finished speaking. It was the Emperor's first time staying overnight at Yongshou Palace, so naturally, she had to make sure everything was arranged properly.

Granny Kong personally directed the process, helping Wanyi bathe, choose clothes, and prepare dinner. She even specially stewed a medicinal meal for Wanyi to nourish her body, saying it would increase the chances of getting pregnant. However, Granny Kong did not know that Wanyi had been taking birth control pills, otherwise the child would have been born long ago.

While things were bustling with activity on one side, the orders issued by Consort Wuya were also being carried out quietly on the other.

"Today is a good day for Consort Suo Zhuolun." Consort Ma Jia was also envious, but she was not jealous. Without smallpox, her child would have a better chance of survival, and she wouldn't have to guard against others using this trick.

“Who says otherwise! Consort Suo Zhuolun was previously a member of the Manchu Plain Blue Banner, and now she has risen even higher, directly entering the Plain Yellow Banner. This is something that so many people dream of.” Huan Die was also envious. She was born into a bondservant of the Lower Five Banners. She didn’t have high aspirations; she would be happy to be a bondservant of the Upper Three Banners.

"This is also a happy event for us. In other words, everyone should be more respectful when they see Consort Suo Zhuolun from now on."

Although Consort Ma Jia has been corrupted by the inner palace, she can distinguish right from wrong. As long as Consort Suo Zhuolun does not harm her, she will be grateful to her.

"Let's take it off! It's time to go for a walk. This late stage of pregnancy is really tough!"

Although she didn't have many pregnancy symptoms, her belly was getting big! The imperial physician said that she was taking excellent care of herself this time, so he advised her to walk around more after meals to avoid being too weak during childbirth.

"Just now, I heard that some new flowers have been added to the small garden. Would you like to go and take a look, Your Highness?" Huan Die had just been slapped while mentioning the food.

"It wouldn't hurt to take a look; there's still plenty of time." It's getting dark, so it's perfect to go for a walk and then come back to rest.

As soon as Consort Ma Jia entered the inner palace garden, before Huan Die and Jiu Die could react, a eunuch rushed straight at her and pushed her to the ground.

"Ah! My stomach, my child, please save my child!" Consort Ma Jia was shocked, and at the same time, her stomach started to cramp.

"My lady, let me help you back."

Huan Die and Jiu Die quickly helped Consort Ma Jia back and sent her to the delivery room. At the same time, they ordered someone to inform Emperor Kangxi, the imperial physician, and the midwife.

Consort Ma had already given birth, so Huan Die and the others had experience. They opened the small kitchen in Zhongcui Palace, some boiling water and others preparing food. Huan Die even remembered to take out the two remaining pieces of old ginseng for emergencies.

Because Zhongcui Palace and Yonghe Palace are not far apart, Consort Wuya received the news immediately after Consort Majia's incident.

"Hmph, I wonder if Consort Ma Jia will be able to keep this child this time. I hope she won't be like her previous sons, who all died young."

Consort Wuya snorted coldly, but she was actually quite happy inside. Things were finally going well for her. She had been having such bad luck lately, and she felt that things shouldn't be like this, but she didn't know what was wrong. However, she thought it must be related to Consort Suozhuolun. Ever since she distanced herself from her, one bad thing after another had happened to her, so she had to think of a way to get rid of Consort Suozhuolun.

"Look at you, so useless. Go and get ready. We should go and see the results." Consort Wuya said happily, and in a good mood, she personally picked out a qipao that was neither too plain nor too gaudy.

Meanwhile, Wanyi was having dinner with Kangxi. When she saw Kangxi put down his chopsticks, she asked, "Your Majesty, are you full?"

"Yes, Your Majesty! It's always the most comfortable time to dine here." Not only is the food delicious, but watching Wanyi eat so heartily makes him want to eat two more bowls of rice.

"As long as Your Majesty is happy, I will prepare a meal for you whenever Your Majesty comes." These were all dishes prepared by the Imperial Kitchen; she had only added spring water to that cup of plum juice.

"Oh, Wan'er's hands are so delicate, how can she cook? Let the servants do these things!" Kangxi took Wanyi's hand with pity and stroked it, the air filled with a sweet scent.

Just then, an inappropriate voice interrupted, "Your Majesty, a report from Zhongcui Palace states that Consort Ma Jia has gone into labor." Liang Jiugong hadn't meant it; after all, the Emperor's offspring were of utmost importance!

"What's going on? Isn't Sister Ma Jia only nine months pregnant?" Wan Yi didn't doubt that Consort Ma Jia was the kind of person who would joke about a child; she was just afraid that someone was trying to smear her.

"I heard from the servants who came to report that Consort Ma Jia went for a walk in the back garden after dinner and was knocked down by a eunuch, which is why she gave birth prematurely," Liang Jiugong quickly explained, since Kangxi's expression was not good.

"Your Majesty, let's go see Sister Ma Jia quickly!" Wan Yi's anxious expression eased Kangxi's mood considerably.

"good."

Kangxi went out first, and when he passed by the Imperial Garden, he happened to meet Consort Zhao. They went into Zhongcui Palace together. However, Consort Wan and Consort Zhao secretly caught their breath, mainly because Kangxi was walking too fast. One step of his was two steps for Consort Wan and the others.

"Is anyone inside?" As soon as Kangxi entered, he saw that many of his concubines had already arrived.

"Your Majesty, please be well! The imperial physicians and midwives are already in place. Just now, Huan Die came to say that Ma Jia's baby is in the correct position and the cervix is ​​already dilated by one finger." Consort Tong was the first to arrive. To demonstrate her virtuousness and competence, she did her best in everything, attending to every detail.

"That's good! Get up, all of you!" Kangxi was relieved, but then he noticed that they were still kneeling, so he quickly told them to get up.

“Your Majesty need not worry. Consort Ma Jia is experienced and will surely give birth to a healthy little prince,” Consort Zhao said, naturally walking to Kangxi’s left.

“Yes! Consort Ma has already given birth, so this pregnancy must have taken quite a while.” Consort Tong even took Kangxi’s arm and gave Consort Zhao a provocative look.

"Yes, I am also very much looking forward to this child. Whether it is a prince or a princess, I will like it." Kangxi thought that as long as the child is healthy, that would be fine. He already has a crown prince, so a prince would be the icing on the cake. If it is a princess, he will like it too.

"Sister Ma Jia is so lucky. It would be best if it were a prince, then you would have both a son and a daughter." Consort Wuya said sincerely, but in her heart she was disdainful. What if she had many children? One would die after another. Ha!

“Sister Wuya is right, but why did Sister Majia suddenly give birth?” Consort Yehenara was indeed unaware. Although she was paying attention to the situation, she was only wary of being framed and did not delve into the details.