But the two of them were ultimately unable to move to the Old Summer Palace.

Because there were constant banquets in the capital during the first month of the lunar calendar, Yinzhen had to attend several even if he didn't want to. On the tenth day of the first month, Consort De summoned Qian Shengyan to the palace and asked her to bring Hongli and Fuerguochun with her.

"I had no idea you were pregnant again!" Consort De's surprise seemed genuine. She had her maidservant help Qian Shengyan up, then beckoned her close, took her hand, and kept praising her, "Good, good, good! No wonder the Emperor said you were a blessed person. Excellent! Reward me! A generous reward!"

"It was only a little over a month since the diagnosis, and Your Highness originally intended to inform Your Highness, but I always felt that this child..." Qian Shengyan sighed, "...I'm vomiting so badly this time, it's completely different from my previous two pregnancies..."

Consort De understood. She had always had the habit of not telling anyone when she was three months pregnant, for fear of disturbing the fetus. She would only dare to speak of it after the pregnancy was stable.

Qian Shengyan was young and pregnant again, so she was inevitably worried. She patted Qian Shengyan's hand and comforted her, "I just heard you say that this child was diagnosed on the first day of the Lunar New Year. This is a blessed child. I also hope that he will be born safely."

As she spoke, she had someone fetch a pure white jade ruyi: "This was a gift from the Emperor when I was pregnant with the Fourteenth Prince. I now bestow it upon you, hoping that the child will be as healthy and lively as his Fourteenth Uncle."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qian Shengyan accepted the jade ruyi with a grateful expression, and held it herself without asking Qingxue and the others.

Consort De found it amusing and was about to say something when a voice came from the doorway: "What are you saying, Mother Consort? If my sister-in-law's child looks like me, wouldn't Fourth Brother be furious!"

"You naughty monkey, what nonsense are you spouting! Slap yourself in the face!" Consort De said with a smile.

Yinzhen actually slapped his lips twice: "I apologize, I apologize. I hope Fourth Brother doesn't hear this. He's so petty... Wouldn't I be harming my sister-in-law?"

"Fourteenth Prince, please be careful with your words." Qian Shengyan lowered her eyes and avoided looking at him, only saying to Consort De, "Hongli and Foerguochun are both in the side hall. I am worried and will go and take a look first."

"Alright." Consort De understood that although there were many palace people in the hall, it was still best to avoid talking about Yinzhen and Qian Shengyan.

Unfortunately, Yinzhen didn't understand this. He even watched Qian Shengyan leave and said to Consort De with a smile, "My little sister-in-law is pregnant but still looks like a young girl. Fourth Brother is really lucky."

"Your mouth will be torn to shreds by your fourth brother sooner or later!" Consort De said with a helpless smile, but there was not a trace of resentment in her tone.

Clearly, Consort De's heart was already biased towards her brother. It was nothing for her younger son to tease and covet her elder son's concubines, and she even directly called her brother petty. Consort De didn't think much of it. It was obvious that in the hearts of this mother and son, Yinzhen was just that kind of person.

Qian Shengyan sneered inwardly. No matter what, Yinzhen was the father of her child and her man. Those who mocked her were mocking her. She would never be friends with Consort De again!

Previously, there was an attempt to resolve the relationship between Consort De and Yinzhen, hoping to avoid a situation like in history where Yinzhen ascended the throne and Consort De refused to accept the title of Empress Dowager. However, it now seems that deep-seated problems don't arise overnight. Consort De's maternal affection for Yinzhen is pitifully small. It's likely that if Yinzhen were to truly ascend the throne, Consort De would feel that he had usurped her younger son's position.

This trip to the palace was rather uninspiring. Even though Consort De genuinely liked and loved Hongli, after witnessing her daily interactions with Yinzhen, she could easily discern the truth from falsehood.

Qian Shengyan didn't complain, since in the end, she and Hongli wouldn't be the ones who suffered losses.

Back at the Prince's residence, Yinzhen, who had gone out to socialize, had also returned. Having drunk alcohol, he had already washed up and was lying on her bed.

Qian Shengyan didn't tell him about palace affairs, but only chatted about some interesting things about the children, and praised the furnishings of Consort De's palace. She felt that it wasn't particularly magnificent, but it looked very rich and powerful.

"What's so difficult about that?" Yinzhen laughed. "I'll have someone set it up for you tomorrow."

Qian Shengyan: ...

She quickly tried to stop him. Not to mention that Fuerguochun's hands were unpredictable, even Hongli was only four years old. No matter how composed he was, he was still a child. Her teacups had been ruined by the two children to the point that they were no longer a complete set. Now that she was pregnant with another child, she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to use any good teacups for the next few years.

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen laughed: "How could that be? My son isn't that mischievous..."

"Yes, it's your princess who's being naughty." Qian Shengyan sighed. "She spent half a day in the palace today and broke one of the Empress's vases. Your Highness, you'd better think of a way to replace it for her."

"It's alright, that's easy to handle." Yinzhen lay there with his head propped up, completely unconcerned. "I'll have someone send it over tomorrow, don't worry."

He laughed again: "You have the keys to my private vault, but you've never been there... Fine, come on, I'll show you today!"

Qian Shengyan tilted her head to look at him, and after a moment she laughed: "Alright, then I'll follow you and broaden my horizons."

I secretly slipped that white jade ruyi inside, so it wouldn't bother me to look at it anymore.

Hmph, still acting like the Fourteenth Prince, what healthy and lively? Can she be as healthy and lively as her Fourth Prince? Consort De really has no taste, hmph.

Qian Shengyan followed them to the front yard and actually toured around Prince Yong's private treasury.

It must be said that those who reach the level of a Prince of the First Rank must have a truly profound background.

Qian Shengyan had just finished praising a golden chamber pot when Yinzhen called it "vulgar" and then took her to see the antiques and ancient books, telling her that these were the truly valuable ones.

Qian Shengyan: ...

I don't understand it, but the big gold nugget must be from before, it can't be missing.

Her expression clearly showed how much she coveted it. As she was leaving, Yinzhen indeed had someone deliver the golden chamber pot to Dongyou Courtyard.

Qian Shengyan was terrified!

Who can poop in a gold toilet?!

She hurriedly lifted her legs, but Yinzhen calmly said, "Put it behind your screen. If this child makes you feel nauseous, vomit in here."

Qian Shengyan: ...

It's not that bad, sir!

The white jade ruyi was finally placed into Yinzhen's storeroom by Qian Shengyan. She didn't care whether Su Peisheng would discover this when he did the inventory later.

I've sent it out, and I feel so relieved!

Qian Shengyan went back to sleep, but Yinzhen went to see Emperor Kangxi because of a summons from the palace.

But when he returned, his face was very pale. He walked straight into the bedroom of Dongyou Courtyard with a cold aura and slammed the door shut with a loud bang.

Qian Shengyan had just woken up from a nap, but was still startled by the noise. Holding the bowl of porridge, she looked towards the door and asked, "Master? What's wrong?"

"Did you see the Fourteenth Prince when you went to the Empress's palace today?" Yinzhen asked in a deep voice.