Before going to Beijing, Harigana had told Kangxi about the dowry, but Kangxi only said that he would let Li Dequan handle it and then told her not to worry about it.

Thinking of Chasu's skills, she calmed down and waited for Kangxi's arrangements. Now that she had just returned to the palace, he must have many things to do. She wasn't in a hurry to use the dowry, and since Kangxi said to give it to Li Dequan, she would just wait.

While washing up, she wasn't sure if it was a mistake in Harigana's sentence, but she felt that her stomach seemed a little swollen. Having never been pregnant, and not even having seen pregnant women of two or three months like this, Harigana had never seen them do so, except for women in labor.

She reached out and touched it, feeling a sense of wonder about her origins. In just a few months, a little life, her bloodline, would be born into this world!

She will raise him well and give him all her motherly love! No matter what the future holds, she will support him and be his strong backing.

She believed that as long as one has sound values ​​and is confident, whether one becomes a supreme person or a leisurely prince, life will be good in the future.

However, if she had given birth to a son, she might have tried to secure that position. After all, things were alright while Kangxi was alive, but now that he's gone, her child, as a favored concubine, would certainly have a difficult life.

Harigana shook her head. It was still early; thinking about anything was pointless! Kangxi was barely thirty years old, and after more than sixty years on the throne, he had only been on it for twenty years. Even if she really wanted to fight for him, she couldn't risk provoking him when he was at the height of his power and influence.

"Your Highness, Little Li just had the kitchen staff prepare some bird's nest porridge for you. Granny Su has already checked it and it's fine. Would you like to eat some porridge before resting?"

Dulan helped Harigana dry his hair, while Hairi carried a tray with a jade bowl on it.

After placing it on the table, he whispered a few words in Harigana's ear.

Harigana was pleased with their cautiousness, after all, she didn't even know if Kangxi's secret guards were still by her side.

It's undeniable that Su Mama's experiments might have been tampered with, but she just returned to the palace today. If Kangxi finds out about these things, he might start overthinking things!

"Okay! Bring it here!"

Harigana wasn't actually very hungry, but with everyone around her so thoughtful, she figured she could just eat a few bites. Besides, she hadn't realized how useful Leonardo DiCaprio was when they were out, but now she discovered just how considerate he was.

Hai Ri quickly went over, took the small jade bowl, and wanted to feed her.

"Hai Ri, I'm not a child anymore, I can do it myself!"

Harigana was helpless. It was one thing for Kangxi to be upset, but why did these people around her want to feed her? What kind of image did she have in everyone's eyes? Was she still a child who never grew up?

But she's about to become a mother! She only seems a little weaker in front of Emperor Kangxi. Is she too immersed in the role, making everyone feel like she's still very young?

"Hehe! Sister Hai Ri, the princess is shy!"

Dulan kept working, looking at the helpless-looking Harigana, and mysteriously tilted her head to whisper something in Hairi's ear that everyone in the room could hear.

"Stinky Dulan!"

Harigana glared at her, and Dulan looked at her in the bronze mirror, her face instantly turning red.

"Princess, you look absolutely stunning!"

Hai Ri had already handed the bowl to Harigana, and seeing Du Lan's bright eyes, he helplessly slapped his forehead.

She finally understood why the Emperor was so wary of Dulan; the affection in his eyes was too obvious, and he made no attempt to hide it!

After a while of commotion, Harigana, having eaten and drunk his fill, lay down on the bed and soon fell asleep peacefully.

While things were peaceful on her side, those in the harem were restless and unable to eat or sleep.

In Yikun Palace, Consort Yi stared blankly at the food on the table.

She had originally planned to have another child after the Emperor returned this time. Since Yinqi was being raised by the Empress Dowager, she needed to have a child by her side to protect her.

Before going to inspect the border from the palace, she was one of the most favored concubines in the harem, second only to the Tongjia clan and on par with the Uya clan. But just now, the emperor not only didn't even glance at her, but even held onto that Mongolian concubine's hand tightly.

She had no idea how to react. That wretched woman, Uya, was quite lucky. Although the Fourth Prince was with Consort Tong, she already had the Sixth Prince by her side! Even if she wouldn't be favored in the short term, she still wouldn't be bullied in the harem.

"Your Majesty, please use some!"

Seeing Consort Yi's thoughtful expression, the maid couldn't bear to go up and offer advice, after all, her health was the most important thing.

Consort Yi had no appetite. She was already upset about Harigana, and then Yinqi had happily left with the Empress Dowager. This made her already depressed mood even worse, and she was on the verge of exploding.

"Get out of here!"

Consort Yi waved her hand. The maid wanted to persuade her further, but seeing her mistress's displeased expression, she called in two maids to remove all the food.

Of course, such things happened a lot in the harem. Only a few Mongolian concubines still fantasized that their Mongolian husband finally had a favored concubine, and that if they could get along well with Consort Chen, their status would rise accordingly.

In Yonghe Palace, Lady Uya looked at Yinzhuo's chubby and innocent appearance. Although she was somewhat reluctant to part with Yinzhen, she could only grit her teeth and accept it. Besides, what she needed to think about now wasn't Yinzhen's problem, but the newly promoted Consort Chen!

After returning to the palace, Lady Tongjia first asked Yinzhen if he had thought about her during this time, but after a few words, she felt something was wrong.

"Little Si, how has your mother been treating you lately?"

Yinzhen was still young, not even three years old, so he had no idea that Lady Tongjia was testing him. He quickly nodded.

"Mother, Mother De is very good to Xiao Si. She comes to see Xiao Si every day and keeps Xiao Si company. And my little brother is very cute. Xiao Si likes my little brother and also likes Mother De!"

Yinzhen's words were like stirring up a hornet's nest; Tongjia's face instantly turned ugly. Although the Fourth Prince was just a child, he was still a prince, and he knew how to read people's expressions!

"Mother! Did Xiao Si say something wrong?"

Lady Tongjia closed her eyes and refused to look at Yinzhen anymore, thinking that since he wasn't her biological son, no matter how hard she tried, it would be useless. But she didn't even know if she could have a child, so despite her anger, she could only swallow her resentment.

Moreover, Lady Tongjia needs Yinzhen now. Once she is made an Imperial Noble Consort, Yinzhen will be practically a legitimate son. Although Yudie is still under the name of that vile Consort De, as long as she is alive, Yinzhen will be Lady Tongjia's guarantee.