My mother sent the notice a couple of days ago, so it should be arriving soon.

Mother

"This servant greets the Great Princess Consort. May the Great Princess Consort be blessed."

Lady Irgen Gioro quickly bowed to Hezhuo, and before the First Princess Consort could help her, she stepped forward and supported the First Princess Consort as she walked out.

“The First Princess is quite pampered now, she has to be careful when she goes out. If there’s anything, call the maids and servants.” The two women helped each other into the house.

"How are things right now? Are you still experiencing morning sickness? Are you sleeping well at night? What did the imperial physician say?"

As soon as her mother sat down, she began to bombard her with questions.

He Zhuo smiled at his mother but didn't say anything. "You silly child, why don't you answer when I ask you?" His mother rolled her eyes at He Zhuo and tapped his forehead with her finger.

Hezhuo leaned gently against Lady Irgen Gioro and said, "Mother, I am doing well. I no longer experience morning sickness. I sleep soundly at night. The imperial physician said the fetus is healthy and my pulse is normal."

"That's good."

Lady Irgen Gioro touched her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

"The First Princess Consort should also have Bai Xia check her pulse regularly, especially regarding what she puts in her mouth. Bai Xia and Granny Shao should both check it, and if anything seems amiss, they should be investigated immediately and brought to attention..."

Listening to my mother's rambling, I felt especially comforted.

"I understand, Mother. Granny and Bai Xia are both very responsible and diligent. Is everything alright at home now?"

"Everything is fine at home. I brought you some medicinal herbs this time. Have Granny Shao take a look and see if they can be used." Lady Irgen Gioro looked at Hezhuo's belly with delight.

"You just need to eat and drink well now, and leave everything else to the maids and servants. Isn't the master good to you?"

“Mother, whenever Uncle is home, he always has dinner with his daughter. He also cares for her a lot on weekdays.”

"Are all the animals in the backyard behaving themselves?"

"Don't worry, Mother. Next month is Consort Hui's birthday, and they are all copying scriptures to show their filial piety." He Zhuo covered his mouth and smiled.

“You,” Lady Irgen Gioro gently patted Hezhuo’s hand, “this is the advantage of being a principal wife. But don’t go overboard, and of course, don’t relax too much either. Learn from your mother’s lesson and always remember that you are pregnant.”…

Mother chattered on about some family matters: "Fifth Brother is nineteen years old, but he hasn't gotten married yet because of his health. Mother is secretly worried and wanted to find someone from an unremarkable family to take care of him, but Father stopped her."

The imperial physician said that Fifth Brother should not lose his essence before he reaches adulthood, as it would affect his lifespan.

Although I am quite skilled in medicine (accumulating merit is essential for medical skills), my fifth brother's body is not suitable for using spiritual medicines, as he cannot withstand them. I can only use ordinary medicines to slowly nourish and nurture him. Now, after several years of recuperation, his condition has greatly improved. That's why Mother has started to consider my fifth brother's marriage.

Sixth Brother is 16 this year. Last year, Mother wanted to arrange a marriage for him, but Sixth Brother refused. In order to avoid the marriage, he ran away with his master right after the New Year.

Bojili Yierha, the illegitimate daughter of my second uncle's family, is named after the Manchu word for chrysanthemum, because she was born in autumn.

She participated in the talent show with me, and after she left, she got married on her own. Now, all six rites have been completed, and she will be getting married at the end of this month. She is betrothed to a member of the Sakda clan from the Lower Five Banners.

My mother advised me not to go to the wedding ceremony myself since I was heavily pregnant. She said that with so many people coming and going, I might bump into something and get hurt. She suggested that I have my nanny go instead.

Then there's my fourth sister, my biological sister from the same mother. When I was seven, she participated in a talent show, and because my maternal grandmother was seriously ill, she quickly married my cousin Yan, the second son of my third uncle. My maternal grandmother passed away peacefully the following month after the marriage.

She and her cousin Yan have already had two boys, and she's pregnant again; her mother says she'll give birth soon.

As her mother held her hand and chatted about everyday matters, He Zhuo felt a special warmth in her heart.