When Granny Li told her about how Consort Su had become a concubine, Consort Chen suddenly remembered that Consort Su had been murdered by Consort Jin not long after she entered the household.

She spent most of her time in her courtyard, rarely going out and hardly ever seeing Su Gege. Their only interaction was when she testified for Su Gege that time. A year and a half had passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Gege couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

"Good and evil will eventually be rewarded, and Su Gege has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel! Her good days are yet to come!"

Even though she wished him well, she was unwilling to go to Huatang Pavilion. It seemed unnecessary to add to his glory.

Aside from Chen Gege, the happiest person was Xi Lan. Upon hearing the good news, she couldn't wait to discuss it with Fucha Gege.

"What a blessing from heaven! Yu Shan has been promoted to the rank of concubine!"

In contrast to Xilan's elation, Princess Fucha's reaction was unusually calm. She explained to Xilan very seriously:

"A concubine is nothing special; it's just a nice-sounding title. A secondary consort is officially appointed by the court, with a written document, official robes, and recognition by the royal family. A concubine doesn't have any of these privileges."

"That's true, but we also have to consider the starting point! With Yu Shan's starting point, she should have been a maid for life, but she was able to be made a concubine, which is obviously due to the Fourth Prince's favor. It is indeed a happy event!"

Xi Lan always liked to speak well of Su Yushan, but Princess Fucha couldn't stand it. She snorted and teased, "It's Princess Su who's favored, what are you so happy about?"

"Of course I'm happy for my good friend!" Xi Lan, oblivious to the change in Fucha Gege's expression, continued speaking to herself.

"Her son is so cute, I want to hold him again, do you want to come with me?"

Having received insincere praise and compliments upon arrival, Princess Fucha grew tired of the pretense and excused herself, saying she had other matters to attend to, and did not accompany the group.

Xi Lan didn't take it to heart and went to Hua Tang Pavilion alone with her maid.

With Xilan and Yunfang keeping her company, Su Yushan's postpartum period wasn't too boring, and the month passed quickly.

For Hongli, it was also an ordeal. He counted down the arduous days until they finally came to an end. That night, after bathing and changing, Hongli entered her tent. His fingertips brushed across her brow and slowly slid to her lips. He gazed at her and asked with a smile, "..."

Do you know what day it is today?

A slight tingling sensation on her lips sent a chill down Su Yushan's spine, and she replied absentmindedly, "It's the baby's one-month celebration!"

"Anything else?"

He asked seriously, and Su Yushan was puzzled. "What else? Hmm... Your birthday hasn't come yet, and neither has mine."

An irrepressible laugh escaped from his bobbing Adam's apple. "It's the day I broke my vow."

As they spoke, Hongli closed his eyes and buried his face in her neck, feeling a surge of relief that he could finally be so unrestrained in his intimacy with her, without having to worry about extinguishing the flames when they got too intense. Without a care in the world, he deepened the kisses on her long, fair neck, his voice a hoarse warning.

"Don't beg for mercy tonight. I won't be soft-hearted and let you off. I'm going to love you fiercely!"