She asked Chunyu to bring over extra writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. When Xiuning saw something she liked, she would casually draw a mark on the paper to make a simple note. Later, when the event was over, she would ask Chunyu to take out these things according to the marks and prepare them. These were all things that Xiuning had prepared for Yinyi and Yinlu.
"Ah, raising children is not easy. Bu'er and Dai are getting older. Once they get married, I will be able to relax a bit."
She let out a breath, and Xiu Ning gestured as she spoke, muttering to herself as she couldn't stay still.
That being said, it's still difficult to truly relax.
Because whether the children get married and have children, or marry and have children of their own, it involves the next generation, and it's impossible for Grandmother Xiuning to completely ignore it.
Just like Ningchuge, who married into the Horqin tribe, this child was not idle either.
Although she only had one son, she wielded considerable power.
At least for now, Ning Chuge can take charge of all the affairs, big and small, in Horqin.
Unfortunately, due to the Dzungar affair, Ning Chuge has been unable to return to the palace for the past few years. Xiu Ning only learned about some things through letters between the two sides or through the system, which made her already meager points even more scarce.
Fortunately, the mission went smoothly, and no particularly strange concubines emerged in the harem in recent years, so she lived a fairly good life.
"Your Majesty, Consort Rong has arrived with the Fourteenth Prince."
A noise came from the doorway, startling Xiuning, who quickly put down her pen and ink.
Upon hearing this, Chunyu quickly tidied up the things on the table.
Consort Rong and her son, who had been informed of the news, also stepped into the main hall.
"Greetings to Consort Jing."
"Greetings, Mother Jing"
The two figures, one large and one small, appeared before Xiuning, bringing a smile to her face.
"Come in quickly."
He got up and waved, asking Chunyu to bring over two round stools.
Xiu Ning's gaze lingered on Consort Rong and her son, wondering what they wanted to do at this time.
Consort Rong smiled gently, "I brought Yinji here to thank Your Majesty."
A few days ago, Yinji caught a cold, and thanks to Physician Xin's timely treatment, he was able to recover.
"It is my great fortune to have had Yinji; I dare not ask for more."
Therefore, Imperial Physician Xin saved Yinji's life, and in Consort Rong's eyes, he was their savior.
Who is Imperial Physician Xin related to? It is Consort Jing.
Imperial Physician Xin is Consort Jing's man; otherwise, Consort Rong wouldn't be so at ease. She has already fallen out with her family and completely sided with Xiu Ning, so she and Xiu Ning are now in the same boat. If something happens, neither of them can escape.
Upon hearing Consort Rong mention Imperial Physician Xin, Xiu Ning straightened her expression.
She understood the importance of Yinji in Consort Rong's heart, but Consort Rong wouldn't choose this time to visit simply to express her gratitude; there must be other matters at hand.
With a quick glance, Xiu Ning gestured for Chun Yu to take Yin Ji to rest first, while she took over the conversation and asked Consort Rong about the true purpose of her visit.
This person is no longer the former Consort Rong, who climbed to the rank of Consort by taking advantage of the rumors surrounding Consort Hui's downfall.
Xiu Ning now has many concubines who have pledged allegiance to her, making her one of the top three forces in the harem.
"Your Majesty, I have come because I heard that the Crown Princess of Yuqing Palace is pregnant."
Consort Rong knew that if she wanted to continue to receive Consort Jing's protection, she had to be of value.
Fortunately, she had a lot of connections. Although she lost some people in the palace after falling out with her family, she did not gain nothing from her many years in the harem.
And so, we got our hands on information about Yuqing Palace.
"Princess?"
Xiu Ning raised an eyebrow, not expecting Consort Rong to send this message.
It should be noted that the Crown Princess and Consort Rong are related by blood.
Although the blood relationship is very shallow, it's better than nothing.
Xiu Ning muttered to herself, but remained calm on the surface. She was a worldly person and wouldn't lose her composure because of such a dubious piece of news.
Furthermore, in the original timeline, the Crown Princess did indeed become pregnant once, but she only gave birth to a daughter, who was later married off to Mongolia by Emperor Yongzheng.
The Crown Princess has long since been replaced, and the timing of her pregnancy is no longer the original one. Who knows whether she will give birth to a boy or a girl in the end?
"Your Majesty, aren't you surprised?"
Seeing Xiu Ning's attitude, Consort Rong was unsure of the other party's stance.
Does she care or not? The Crown Princess is a future Empress. Once she gives birth to a prince, he will be the rightful Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince's position will be more secure.
Xiuning nodded and then shook her head. "Not surprised at all."
This was somewhat expected. After all, a woman from the Guarjia clan would definitely have children after marrying into the family, and it would be a chance to rise to prominence overnight. Which family would be foolish enough to miss this opportunity?
Guarjia became the Crown Princess, but she suffered hardship from the moment she entered the palace, and even her only wedding banquet went wrong.
It was only because Guarjia was patient, and because Hesheli had gone through so much trouble, that she finally gave birth to a sickly little princess; otherwise, the two of them would have been in real trouble.
When this farce unfolded, not only did people inside and outside the palace lose face, but several versions of it also circulated.
Finally, the news that the Grand Princess had given birth to another princess overshadowed the previous one, and it gradually faded from people's attention.
"The Crown Princess and the Crown Prince are in their prime and will have children sooner or later."
So Xiuning wasn't really surprised. She just felt that Consort Rong bringing this message meant she truly didn't take the Guarjia clan seriously.
Sure enough, even in this era, when women tend to prioritize their families, rebellious spirits still emerge.
Consort Rong nodded, "That's true. Both the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince want a legitimate son." She wondered if they would get their wish.
Upon hearing the news, Consort Rong rushed to Qixiang Palace. She didn't know when Yuqing Palace would be exposed, but she could guess that it would definitely be a bloody battle.
"It is not easy to have a legitimate son, especially a legitimate son of noble birth."
Xiu Ning's words were meaningful. She thought to herself that both Yin Yi and Yin Lu's wives had encountered difficulties during childbirth, especially Yin Lu's wife who was from Mongolia. But even this could not stop the madness in the harem. It would be even more difficult for the Crown Princess to give birth to this child safely.
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