However, the suppression campaign did not go smoothly, and the first few suppression campaigns were met with fierce resistance from the insurgents.

However, due to class issues within the rebel army, infighting broke out, and the suppressing forces finally quelled the uprising after several fierce battles.

In order to appease the local people, Emperor Kangxi issued an edict to the people in early June, which expressed his concern for the local people and his determination to stabilize the situation.

At the end of June, Prince Yong's residence welcomed a joyous occasion: Consort Nian became pregnant again.

Because less than half a year had passed since her last delivery, Yinzhen was worried about Nian Yunrong's health, so he specially invited Zhou Mama, who was skilled in women's affairs, from the palace to serve her.

"Princess, do you think Consort Nian is working too hard? She's already pregnant again after only a few months."

Geng Youran was also quite surprised when she first heard the news that Nian Yunrong was pregnant.

After all, the time since her last delivery was not long, and coupled with the premature death of her child, she was heartbroken. Logically, she should be taking good care of her health.

What she didn't know was that it was because of Fu Yi's early death that Nian Yunrong became even more obsessed with having a child. She secretly asked Qingyan to send a letter to Madam Nian, asking Madam Nian to search everywhere for famous doctors and prescriptions, and then secretly take the medicine, which is how she got this child.

Yinzhen was completely unaware of all this, and was simply immersed in joy.

Nian Yunrong valued this pregnancy highly and strictly followed Zhou Mama's instructions, hoping to give birth to a healthy child for Yinzhen.

"Perhaps the concubine's sincerity moved Heaven. I hope her pregnancy will be safe and sound."

In addition to inviting people from the palace, Yinzhen visited Nian Yunrong every day, bringing all kinds of tonics, all of which were sent to Nian Yunrong first.

In addition, Nian Yunrong was specially exempted from the traditional greeting ceremony.

Therefore, several unfavored princesses in the household took the opportunity of paying their respects to the Fujin (principal wife) to exaggerate the situation and try to get the Fujin to punish Nian Yunrong for her disrespect.

However, the current wife has long since ignored these matters, and she agrees unconditionally to whatever Yinzhen says.

Not only did he not raise any objections, but he also selected some top-quality tonics from his private treasury and had them delivered to Nian Yunrong.

In an instant, Nian Yunrong became the object of everyone's flattery and attention in the entire Prince's Mansion.

On this day, Geng Youran and Qianxue were busy making Qiaoguo in the small kitchen when Xiao Anzi suddenly entered the kitchen, saying that Consort Nian had invited them.

"You said it was Consort Nian who sent someone to invite me?"

"Yes, Your Highness, I asked around and they said they just wanted to invite you over for tea, nothing else."

Qianxue, standing next to her, pouted:

"Saying such sanctimonious things, aren't you afraid of biting your tongue? Everyone knows that most people in the manor are currying favor with her now. Maybe they invited us over just to show off."

"Qianxue!"

Geng Youran frowned and scolded Qianxue.

“Go tell that maid that I’ll change my clothes and then come over.”

"Yes, sir."

After Xiao Anzi left, Geng Youran instructed Qianxue to pack some of the prepared Qiaoguo (a type of pastry), and then went back to her room to change her clothes.

Carrying the freshly made Qiaoguo (a type of pastry), Geng Youran and Qianxue arrived at Nian Yunrong's place.

"This humble servant greets Consort Nian. May Consort Nian be blessed."

"Sister Geng, there's no need for such formalities. Qingyan, bring some tea."

"Consort Xie."

As soon as Geng Youran sat down, she asked Qianxue to bring out the food box and take out the contents.

"The day after tomorrow is the Qixi Festival. I made some Qixi Festival treats. They're still warm. If you're interested, Consort, you can try some."

Consort Nian picked up a piece and took a bite; the taste seemed different from what she had eaten before.

"Sister, your Qiaoguo (a type of pastry) seems a little different from the ones sold outside."

Geng Youran smiled:

"I was worried it might be too greasy, so I added some fruit sauce. I'm glad the concubine likes it."

Nian Yunrong glanced at Zhou Mama, who had just come in. Usually, she wouldn't allow people to eat these things, so why didn't she come over to stop them today?

"This old servant greets Princess Geng. May Princess Geng be blessed."

"Granny Zhou! Get up quickly! It's been so many years! How have you been?"

"Thank you for your concern, this old servant is still in good health."

The familiar way the two looked surprised the others around them.

"Does Sister know Granny Zhou?"

"Yes. Before I served Your Highness, I was a maid in the tea room of the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Our instructor at the time was Granny Zhou. It's been more than ten years since I last saw her."

Zhou Mama, who was usually expressionless, rarely smiled.

"Gege's cooking skills have improved a lot compared to back then."

"Haha, thank you for the compliment."

After all, this was Consort Nian's room, so the two couldn't talk too much. Geng Youran, still thinking about delivering Qiaoguo (a type of pastry) to her own son and godson, directly asked her question:

"Your concubine invited me here today, surely it wasn't just to have tea?"

“Sister Geng is so straightforward, so I have nothing to be coy about. It’s like this, I heard that when Sister Niohuru was pregnant with Hongli, you gave her a recipe for nourishing the fetus. I’m weak and would like to ask for a copy as well.”

Upon hearing Nian Yunrong's purpose in inviting him over, Geng Youran was taken aback. Not many people knew about this at the time, so how did Nian Yunrong find out?

However, this is not a serious matter.

"Since Consort has spoken, I will go back and make a copy. However, just to be on the safe side, I need to talk to the imperial physician and make adjustments based on your condition."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Sister Geng."

"You're too kind, Consort. If there's nothing else, I'll go back and make preparations."

"Okay, thank you for your trouble, sister. Qingyan, take Princess Geng back."

"yes."

After returning to the courtyard, Geng Youran copied down a recipe for nourishing and warming the body, and had Qingyan, who had come back with her, take it back with her.

“Princess, you could have just said you lost something. Why did you take on such a thankless task?”

"It's just a small favor, no need to make a fuss about it. Go, divide the remaining Qiaoguo into several portions: one for the Fujin, one for Consort Li, one for Princess Niohuru, and one for each of the three children."

"Prince Hongshi also has one?"

Geng Youran rolled her eyes at Qianxue:

"Does that mean it's only for the two children?"

"But even if you give it to him, I'm sure Prince Hongshi won't remember our kindness, and might even despise us."

"Whether we send them off or not is a matter of courtesy. We don't care about anything else. Let's go quickly."

"yes."

Geng Youran knew perfectly well that Hongshi was no longer the child he once was, so she was only concerned with being polite.

When brotherhood within the royal family clashes with power, it naturally yields to it.