Having twins can easily result in the death of all three, or at best, the mother dies after giving birth to the twins.

Putting aside the fact that she cursed Consort Shu, she really didn't have any faith in Consort Shu's twin pregnancy.

Consort Yun felt that Consort Shu had already exhausted all her blessings in this life by being able to safely give birth to the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince.

Therefore, she believed that Consort Shu would not be so lucky this time and would be able to safely give birth to her twins again.

After that, Consort Yun set her sights on the Eighth Prince Hongxu and the Ninth Prince Hongxuan, because she no longer had much hope of conceiving a royal child, so she had to plan for her future.

Among Consort Shu's three sons, the seventh prince, Hongzhao, has already gone to study in the Imperial Study and is also particularly favored by the Emperor. He can go directly to the residence of the princes, and the Emperor is very likely not to find him a foster mother.

However, the Emperor might find foster mothers for the younger Eighth Prince Hongxu and Ninth Prince Hongxuan, and she herself would have a greater chance of becoming the foster mother of these two young princes.

Although Consort Qi, Consort Xi, and Consort Yu were all consorts like Consort Shu, each of them had an adult son, so it was unlikely that the Emperor would entrust his two young sons to them for upbringing.

As for the Empress, it would be even less likely that she would raise Consort Shu's two young princes.

Of the remaining five concubines...

The most senior concubines, Consort Ning and Consort Yu, had given birth to the Fifth Princess and the Seventh Princess respectively, so it was less likely that the Emperor would entrust the two young princes to them for upbringing.

In the end, all that was left were myself, Consort Jing, and Consort Qi.

Firstly, my qualifications are higher than those of Consort Jing and Consort Qi.

Secondly, although Consort Jing and Consort Qi could not be said to have any conflict with Consort Shu, ever since Consort Shu was still Consort Shu, the two of them could not help but speak to Consort Shu in a sarcastic or veiled manner, which the Emperor could find out with just a little investigation.

She herself, Yun Pin, usually appeared to be very approachable, and she had no conflicts with Ning Pin, Yu Pin, Jing Pin, Qi Pin, who were of the same rank as her, or with those of lower rank such as Guiren, Changzai, Daying, and Gege.

Another point is that on the first and fifteenth of each month, when paying respects to the Empress, he would take the initiative to chat with Consort Shu. Although Consort Shu was rather taciturn, often speaking only once for every ten sentences he uttered, she would still be quiet.

However, it was precisely because of Consort Shu's taciturn nature that she had no relationship with any of the concubines in the harem. This made her stand out as the concubine who insisted on chatting with Consort Shu. At least she had always been kind to Consort Shu, which was a plus in the Emperor's eyes.

When Consort Shu passes away, she can then slowly plan her way up, and there is a high chance that she will become the foster mother of the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince, Hongxu and Hongxuan.

Thinking of this, Consort Yun's heart skipped a beat. If she became the foster mother of the Eighth Prince Hongxu and the Ninth Prince Hongxuan, she would have a very good chance of surpassing Consort Yu and Consort Ning to become Consort Yun. Moreover, once she became the mother of the princes, the future would hold endless possibilities.

However!! Thinking about how the Emperor recently brought the Seventh Prince Hongzhao, the Eighth Prince Hongxu, and the Ninth Prince Hongxuan to live in the Jiuzhou Qingyan Palace, Consort Yun couldn't help but frown. Her biggest worry right now was that after Consort Shu's tragic loss of three children, the Emperor wouldn't allow any of the concubines in the harem to raise the Eighth Prince Hongxu and the Ninth Prince Hongxuan. Just like with Prince Fuhui, who was personally raised by the Emperor.

Consort Yun glanced in the direction of the delivery room, then lowered her head. When she received the news that the Emperor had brought Consort Shu's three sons to Jiuzhou Qingyan, she had actually thought that the Emperor would intend to raise the Eighth Prince Hongxu and the Ninth Prince Hongxuan himself.

At that time, she hoped that Consort Shu could hold on until she gave birth to at least one prince, and even if it was a princess, she wouldn't mind. She would raise Consort Shu's princess first, and then slowly make plans, since this princess would have three older brothers anyway.

However, she was also worried that since Consort Shu was able to hold on until she gave birth to a prince or princess, she was very likely to hold on until she could safely give birth to two children, and even be lucky enough to have both mother and children safe and sound.

Thinking of this, Consort Yun frowned, feigning worry, then closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and seemed to be silently praying for Consort Shu.

In reality, Consort Yun's prayer was this: she hoped that Consort Shu would pass away soon after giving birth to a prince! She hoped that Consort Shu would pass away soon after giving birth to a prince! ...

Time passed by unnoticed, and as the moon rose high in the sky, the sound of a newborn baby still hadn't come from the delivery room of Qingyun Yaxuan.

The Empress Dowager advised Emperor Yongzheng, "Your Majesty, it is already very late. You have to attend the morning court session tomorrow. Why don't you go back and rest early?"

Upon hearing this, Yongzheng nodded, knowing that it was time for him to return to Jiuzhou Qingyan.

Then, Yongzheng put down his teacup, pondered for a moment, and said, "Empress, you should also go back and rest. As long as the imperial physician is on duty at Qingyun Yaxuan, that's fine."

The Empress nodded and said gently, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Immediately afterwards, the Empress and the other concubines bowed and said, "Respectfully seeing off His Majesty."

Watching the Emperor's figure disappear into the Qingyun Yaxuan, the Empress turned around and said softly, "I am tired now, so I will return to Fengqing Yueming. You may all leave now."

All the concubines responded in unison, "Yes, Your Majesty the Empress."

The Empress nodded slightly and led Chun Mama and the other servants out of the main hall.

"Respectfully seeing off Her Majesty the Empress."

All the concubines bowed in unison.

After the Empress left, Consort Qi spoke first, saying, "I'm tired too, Lin Mama, let's go back."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After Lin Mama responded, she helped Consort Qi out of the main hall.

After Consort Qi left, Consort Yu looked towards the delivery room with a worried expression and sighed, saying softly, "Sister Xi, it seems that Consort Shu is really having a tough time this time."

Consort Xi had just lowered her head when a faint glint of coldness flashed in her eyes. Then, she frowned, raised her head, and said in a low voice, "It is a bit difficult, but Consort Shu has always been blessed with good fortune. Perhaps she will eventually overcome this difficulty."

Upon hearing this, Consort Yu's eyes flickered a few times before she said softly, "Sister Xi is right. Sister Shu is a person with great fortune and will surely overcome this difficulty."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Consort Yu and Consort Xi left Qingyun Yaxuan together.