It's not fair to say that Hezhuo was cunning; this vase was just an ornament, and the gifts the concubine gave to the children were things that could be used immediately. Well, it depends on the individual; many people like vases like this and collect them.

However, this group did not include Consort Nalan, whom she hated with a vengeance.

Although her surname was Nalan, she was just the daughter of a sixth-rank official. How high could her upbringing be? She could only visit her master's house once a year, except when she was 10 years old and a few times before the imperial concubine selection. In fact, although she was Consort Hui's niece, she was only a cousin. Her father was just Consort Hui's cousin.

However, this was only a close relationship among the few. In fact, Consort Hui's father did not hold a high official position, only a fifth-rank official, but he has now passed away.

He Zhuo raised an eyebrow: I love seeing you both dislike and can't get rid of me.

Speaking of which, Consort Hui did give the Grand Consort a porcelain plate last year when she gave birth to her third son, Hongwei. It was a "Hundred Children" design produced by the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln, with vibrant colors and lifelike children on the plate. It was quite valuable, and Hezhuo immediately had it placed on a shelf.

This is just an ornamental piece, a decorative item for people to look at. It's not a porcelain basin or bowl used for eating; it's a larger version of a regular porcelain basin.

Consort Nalan arrived full of pride, but left rather dejected. Men are all creatures of appearance, and she was of average looks; her cousin probably wouldn't like her. After these nine days, how could she keep her cousin in the courtyard?

He Zhuo had used his divine sense to check from the beginning and found that everything the concubine had sent was fine. However, after everyone had left, He Zhuo still had Bai Xia examine it carefully.

"Mother, I don't like this woman," Little Zhenbao pouted, tugging at Hezhuo's sleeve.

He Zhuo tapped her head, and Hong Yu tilted his head as well, leaning against his mother: "Mother, I don't like the way she looks at us, it makes me feel very uncomfortable."

He Zhuo waved to Er Baozi, and Er Baozi Hongfang came running over with his short legs. His older sister and older brother were so annoying, always taking the spot next to their mother. He was too small to win. Luckily, his mother always remembered him and never left him out.

Sanbaozi Hongwei was already asleep on the soft couch.

He Zhuo patted each of their little heads: "Mother doesn't know how to say this. This is your father's concubine, who is registered in the imperial genealogy. When you see her, just treat her with courtesy. Do not show any dislike or annoyance. Do not have too much contact with her. We should not harm others, but we should also prevent others from harming us."

“You are all juniors, so it’s always good to be polite. If you’re not polite, people will say bad things about you. Just treat each other with courtesy. You shouldn’t interfere in your father’s affairs. He’s your father, how can a junior like you interfere in his affairs?”

He Zhuo specifically addressed his daughter: "Especially you, my little treasure, don't take advantage of your father's doting on you to interfere in your father's affairs. This will not be good for your future. In the future, someone might use your interference in your father's affairs to attack you."

Little Zhenbao looked a little aggrieved, her eyebrows drooping: "Mother~~"

Little Zhenbao couldn't understand. Wasn't this for the good of her mother and her siblings? Sister Anu said that the women in the backyard were all vixens who came to steal their father and harm them.

He Zhuo saw the grievance in Xiao Zhenbao's eyes and asked his daughter in return, "You often go to your royal grandmother's place. Has your royal grandmother ever complained to you about your royal grandfather? Have your father and your eighth and ninth uncles ever complained about your royal grandfather spending the night with that concubine?"

Little Treasure thought about it carefully, and realized there really wasn't any, so she shook her head.

“Your father and your eighth and ninth uncles are all your grandfather’s sons. They didn’t interfere in your grandfather’s affairs. What does that mean?”

“You are your father’s daughter, and Hongyu and the others are your father’s sons. Think about it.”

Little Treasure fell silent, lowering her head in thought.

Hongyu understood: "This means that what happens in Father's backyard is not something we children can interfere with."

He Zhuo gave him a thumbs up, saying, "Your brother is right. This is not something that children can interfere with. You have your own studies. You have already started your studies, and Hongyu will probably go to the Imperial Study in the palace next year or the year after."

“You’re all growing up now, so you can’t act recklessly. No matter where you go about this, the children will be in the wrong, and people will doubt that their mother has raised them well.”

Little Zhenbao smiled brightly and took her mother's arm: "Don't worry, Mother, Little Zhenbao won't do it again. Little Zhenbao won't let anyone say anything bad about Mother. Mother is the best mother in the world."

He Zhuo kissed Xiao Zhenbao's cheek, and also kissed Hongyu and Hongfang, the little buns: "You are all my precious babies, and I hope you will both be well."

I secretly became more vigilant, not wanting anyone else to hurt the child.