"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, Consort Shu is tired and is resting," Gu Mama replied with a bow.

Emperor Yongzheng was overjoyed and gestured to the imperial physician waiting nearby to take the prince's pulse. After taking the pulse, the physician replied, "Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress, the prince is in good health!"

Overjoyed, Emperor Yongzheng loudly proclaimed, "Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Issue my decree: Consort Shu has rendered meritorious service in giving birth to the Seventh Prince; she shall be promoted to Consort Shu and richly rewarded!"

Everyone offered their congratulations.

Then Yongzheng instructed Granny Gu to take good care of the Seventh Prince and Consort Shu.

Finally, Yongzheng led his servants back to Jiuzhou Qingyan.

The Empress said to the concubines, "I'm going back now, you may all leave." After saying that, she returned to Feng Qing Yue Ming with the servants, including Granny Chun.

Just as Ituma Shushu finished tidying up, Granny Gu came in: "Congratulations to Consort Shu! His Majesty has just issued an edict promoting you to the rank of Consort Shu."

She hurriedly said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. You have all worked hard recently, so please reward yourselves handsomely."

Everyone immediately knelt down to express their gratitude.

Ituma Shushu instructed Xiaju and Dongmei, "Xiaju and Dongmei, you take turns guarding outside the door. My brother and I need to rest."

Xia Ju and Dong Mei replied in unison, "Yes, Your Highness."

After Xia Ju and Dong Mei left, she stared intently at the seventh prince in his swaddling clothes.

The Seventh Prince's little hands and feet were chubby and plump, like little balls of dough, making her want to touch them.

The Seventh Prince's face was pink and tender, like the softest thing, making her want to kiss him.

The Seventh Prince's breathing was soft and even, like a gentle lullaby, calming her mind.

In short, Ituma Shushu looked at the seventh prince in his swaddling clothes and thought he was adorable no matter how she looked at him; she couldn't get enough of him.

Ituma Shushu was awakened by the sound of a baby crying. When she saw Xia Ju come in, she told Xia Ju to go and find the wet nurse.

"My lady, the Emperor's reward has arrived." At this moment, Dongmei entered and bowed.

Ituma Shushu said softly, "Dongmei, just receive her as usual."

After thinking for a moment, she instructed Dongmei, "Dongmei, give double the rewards to the palace maids and eunuchs who bring the gifts today."

"Yes, my lady." Dongmei responded and withdrew.