My second sister-in-law never had any more children. Although she appeared to be more obedient, she remained the same in her heart. Moreover, she eventually drifted apart from her nephews and nieces, felt that her husband did not understand her, and died in depression.

But that's a story for another time.

However, my second sister-in-law didn't show up today; she just gave birth to my niece and is still in her postpartum period. But that's another story.

My third brother passed the martial arts exam last year and then went to Sichuan to become a seventh-rank officer. My third sister-in-law went with him.

Unexpectedly, not long after she left, my third sister-in-law, who hadn't had any good news for six or seven years after her marriage, became pregnant and gave birth to my nephew this summer. She needs someone by her side. So when she married Zhuo, she sent a nanny with gifts, but neither my third brother nor my third sister-in-law returned.

Fourth Brother is a son born out of wedlock. He is 20 years old and married his second maternal uncle's cousin. The two had a daughter together before, and now his wife is pregnant again, more than seven months along.

Eldest sister-in-law Guarjia: "Mother, look at our eldest wife, she has a rosy complexion, she looks like she's doing well, so don't worry too much."

"Just now, my fourth sister-in-law and I were in the side room asking about Bai Xia, the maidservant who accompanied the eldest princess, as well as Chunfen and Qiufen. They said that in the days following the wedding, the eldest prince would spend every day with our eldest princess, even going with her to pick out decorations and such. Mother, you can rest assured." As she spoke, my sister-in-law gave me a teasing look.

"Sister-in-law, what are you saying... Fengsheng is still here!" I gave her a coquettish look.

The eldest sister-in-law stiffened slightly when she met Feng Sheng's large, wet eyes, but quickly recovered.

"Fengsheng, why are you clinging to your aunt? Go play with Lixuan and the others, okay?"

"Oh no, I'm with my sister today," Xiao Fengsheng's soft, sweet voice rang out.

"Sister-in-law, bring your nephews along, I miss them terribly."

“Yes, let’s come here to play.” Xiao Fengsheng got excited as soon as he heard that. He climbed off me and tugged at his sister-in-law’s clothes, saying sweetly, “Sister-in-law, call Lixuan and the others to come here. Auntie brought back a lot of gifts. Let’s play together.”

The elder sister-in-law also doted on her younger brother-in-law, who was even younger than her own son. She patted his crescent-shaped forehead and said, "Alright, I'll have the maids go and call him."

"Mmm." Xiao Fengsheng nodded his little head like a puppy, melting the hearts of all the women in the room.

Fourth Sister-in-law gently touched her seven-month-old belly, thinking to herself that if the first child was a boy, he would be just as adorable as Fengsheng, loved by her daughter, liked by her husband, and loved by herself. However, she still hoped that this child would be a boy, so that everything would be settled.

Seeing this, I said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, you're feeling unwell, so please sit down and rest. I've prepared some tonics for you this time, so please have your maid take them back for you later."

Perhaps noticing the envious look in my eyes, Fourth Sister-in-law smiled gently: "The First Princess has just gotten married, there's no need to rush. Grandmother always says that the First Princess is a blessed woman, and she will definitely have many children and grandchildren in the future."

"Like mother, like daughter; the First Consort resembles her mother, she has a very strong bond with her children." She even gave her mother a small compliment.

Mother nodded, seemingly quite satisfied: "Of all the fourth son's wives, you're the best at talking. I appreciate your kind words."

Lunch was also served at the mansion, with men and women sitting at separate tables. Even little Licheng and Lixuan were pulled to sit at the men's table.

After lunch, I rested for a while in the mansion, and then returned to the palace amidst Xiao Fengsheng's reluctant gaze, promising to return when my second brother's little niece celebrated her one-month birthday.

On the way back, Yinzhi asked Hezhuo if they wanted to go shopping, and then the two of them bought a set of jewelry and headdress for Consort Hui in the palace. They also bought some trinkets and snacks for the Eighth Prince in Consort Hui's palace. Hezhuo bought two hairpins for himself, and Hezhuo also picked out a thumb ring for Yinzhi.