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Fucha Jinyi had just finished taking care of the incessantly crying Yonglian and could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
She was exhausted. Every day she woke up was filled with tasks, it was truly exhausting, but as the wife of the emperor, she had no choice but to do them.
The burden on her shoulders grew heavier and heavier, but Fucha Jinyi always gritted her teeth and persevered.
Despite what others say about her being the wife of Prince Bao, blessed with both a son and a daughter and extremely good fortune.
But these kind words are the result of my years of hard work and cultivation.
If she hadn't endured the grief of losing her eldest daughter and worked hard to give birth to her son Yonglian, she wouldn't have had the chance to give birth to her daughter Hayihu and spread her reputation for being blessed.
Otherwise, if she had a daughter as her first child, compared to the eldest prince who already had a son in the mansion, and her daughter died young... it would be a huge loss if not bad luck, so how could she have a good reputation?
Shaking her head, Fucha Jinyi didn't know why she had thought of these things again.
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Perhaps she's been enjoying a good life for too long lately, which has made her a bit complacent.
"Fujin"
Seeing her master lost in thought, Dongxue quickly called out softly.
Fucha Jinyi hummed in agreement, and when she met Dongxue's worried gaze, she smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
Even if something really happened, she couldn't push herself like this. Knowing the importance of health all along, Fucha Jin Yi got up, took Dong Xue's wrist, and went to the inner room.
"By the way, didn't you go to Concubine Su and Concubine Chen's place today?"
"How are things? Are they behaving themselves? The manor has been doing quite well lately, and I don't like anyone else causing trouble."
Fucha Jinyi had a hard time maintaining the public image of her residence.
Especially at times like this, both she and the prince made it clear that everything should give way to the palace.
Although the emperor only has a handful of sons, their prince is not the most secure one either.
Upon hearing this, Dongxue quickly nodded, "Don't worry, Madam. Today, while delivering rewards to the two of them, I took a good look at Ruyi Residence and Jixiang Pavilion."
Concubine Su was very honest and respectful, even towards the servants. With her timid nature, she was unlikely to do anything.
Concubine Chen didn't get to meet him. He had been resting in the room, saying that he had come in a hurry and that the affairs of Ruyi Residence were all handled by the servants who had been assigned there.
They seemed to be law-abiding citizens, and besides, both of them were from the Han Banner Army, with their maternal families having influence in the south. They wouldn't have the resources to cause trouble in the mansion.
Dongxue didn't say the last sentence, but Fucha Jinyi understood it.
Fucha Yixin patted Dongxue's hand with amusement, "You can't say things so absolutely."
They say a barking dog doesn't bite, and in our mansion, there are quite a few who appear honest on the surface but are actually ambitious.
We've learned our lesson before.
Winter Snow, you mustn't make this mistake again, or I won't be able to keep you by my side.
Fucha Jinyi's words instantly extinguished Dongxue's joyful mood.
Dongxue stiffened, then quickly nodded in agreement. The Fujin was right. Back then, the incident with the eldest princess was because their main courtyard underestimated their enemy, and someone took advantage of the situation.
Thinking of how the eldest princess died young and almost caused the wife to miscarry, Dongxue hated the women in the backyard.
Hmph! It's all their fault!
Fucha Jinyi didn't care about Dongxue's inner turmoil; she just suddenly felt compelled to speak, after all, today was the day a new person was entering the inner courtyard.
As the princess consort and the prince's legal wife, Fucha Jinyi was confident and assured, and was not afraid of these women.
But as a woman, she was also unhappy about the new hires.
Who would want to share their husband with someone else?
Fucha Jin Yi was a human, not a god. Moreover, Hongli had treated her extremely well since their marriage, and even if Fucha Jin Yi's heart was made of stone, it would be warmed by his kindness.
Under such circumstances, it would be strange if Fucha Jinyi's mood was not affected.
The question I just asked Dongxue was simply something that Fucha Jinyi, as a Fujin (princess consort), had to do.
She cannot act willfully, because she is the wife of the first wife, the principal wife.
"I'll see them both tomorrow. If they listen to me, I'm not a harsh person and I certainly won't make things difficult for them."
But if they are not honest and always think of lording it over others in the backyard, this princess will not tolerate them.”
After experiencing the early death of the eldest princess, Fucha Jinyi understood the rules of getting along with the women in the inner quarters.
It's not that she'll be kind and these people will behave themselves and focus on their own things.
They are two naturally opposing groups. For her own sake and for the sake of her sons Yonglian and Hayihu, Fucha Jinyi can only hold onto her power as the primary consort and try her best to secure benefits for the direct line.
Dongxue agreed with her mistress's words, thinking to herself that her mistress should have done this a long time ago. Just like the madam said, she should have shown the demeanor of a primary consort and crush anyone who dared to cause trouble.
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Unaware that the Fujin had already chosen the route for her, Chen Yuwei finished her dinner, took a bath, and then sat on the bed in her nightgown, explaining to Xia He what she should wear when she went to pay her respects the next morning.
It was only after taking a bath that Xia He realized how domineering her master's figure was.
At the same time, Xia He was even more excited. With such a powerful mistress, she wasn't afraid that the prince wouldn't come to their Ruyi Residence in the future.
"Tomorrow is the first time I'll be meeting the Princess and the others, so let's keep a low profile."
As for clothes, choose the set that the Princess Consort sent today, and for jewelry and headdress, choose from today's gifts.
I'm new here, so comfort is the priority; please don't try to overshadow me.
Chen Yuwei felt that no matter what happened in the future, she currently had no leverage to compete with the Fujin or other people in the mansion.
Moreover, Chen Yuwei didn't want to attract too much attention as soon as she entered; she had to wait until Hongli clearly expressed his interest in her.
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