Chen Yuwei had only been in the household for a little over two months, yet the imperial physician diagnosed her as being a month and a half pregnant?!
Pregnancy so fast?!
Everyone who heard the news was shocked, and at the same time, they were also jealous of Chen Yuwei.
Considering the time they've spent serving Hongli, it's surprising that they can't compare to a concubine who's only been in the palace for two months. What kind of logic is that?
"Sure enough, I'm really lucky."
Gao Hongshan pouted and spoke in a sour tone, her voice soft but clear enough for Zhou Zhenyue, who was sitting next to her, to hear clearly.
Zhou Zhenyue lowered her head and pursed her lips. Not only did the handkerchief she was holding become deformed, but even her gentle gaze instantly turned cold.
It seems that this palace maid who served Hongli the earliest wasn't really fond of keeping a low profile; it's just that Hongli respected her but didn't dote on her, so he couldn't be high-profile.
Today, I came to pay my respects, but because Chen Yuwei is pregnant, she stole all the limelight from me.
Everyone was too busy to care about anything else, and all their attention was focused on Chen Yuwei's belly, glancing at the still unseen belly, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Chen Yuwei: ...
Chen Yuwei lowered her head even further, though she felt no emotion whatsoever.
On the surface, Chen Yuwei is just a young woman with little knowledge and experience; how could she possibly possess abilities beyond the comprehension of ordinary people?
After a hasty greeting, Chen Yuwei took Xia He's hand and returned to Ruyi Residence.
Behind her stood a group of women, all of whom had come out of the main courtyard but hadn't left in time.
As everyone gathered together, gazing at Chen Yuwei's increasingly blurry figure, though they had a thousand words in their hearts, they could only utter a few scattered sentences in the end.
They were either marveling at Chen Yuwei's skills or her good fortune; in any case, none of them could compare to Chen Yuwei in this regard.
"Let's go, let's go. It's freezing cold, why are you standing outside getting cold?"
Jin Xiangling has the pure and innocent face of a woman from Jiangnan, but in reality, she is a fiery and hot-tempered woman.
It has to be said that, thanks to this unexpected charm, Jin Xiangling was very favored by Hongli. If it weren't for her low birth and the fact that she hadn't been pregnant for a long time, she might have become a princess.
“What Concubine Jin said is true. Yonghuang is not feeling well and will take his leave first. See you all later.”
Fucha Xuanru smiled and nodded, then turned and left with her maid.
After Fucha Xuanru left, Gao Hongshan and Zhou Zhenyue also left. The two of them had their own little thoughts. They hadn't been acting well since they came out of the main courtyard. The others were quite perceptive, especially Gao Hongshan with her fiery temper... Never mind, they didn't have the confidence to strike up a conversation.
People left in twos and threes, but even though they were gone, the news had already spread throughout the backyard along with the wave of greetings.
"Princess"
Xia He was sweating profusely. She had just finished dealing with the crowd of people who came to give congratulatory gifts and hadn't even had a chance to catch her breath when Chen Yuwei called her in again.
"Xiahe, remember to store the congratulatory gifts sent from the backyard separately. If you don't need to use them, then don't."
Who knows if there will be any problems? Chen Yuwei felt that instead of using it while checking it, it would be better to seal it up and return it when someone else makes a move.
Since we're all just superficial friends anyway, there's no need to be too genuine.
Xia He nodded in response, "Don't worry, Princess, I understand."
"Go ahead. Once this matter is settled, I will reward all the servants in Ruyi Residence with three months' worth of allowance. You will work extra hard and receive six months' worth of allowance yourself. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
You can't expect a horse to run without feeding it. Chen Yuwei thought Xia He was a good person. If Xia He could pass the test, she wouldn't mind promoting her to a trusted confidante. Otherwise, finding someone else would be too much trouble.
Having been waited on hand and foot for so long, Chen Yuwei grew increasingly averse to trouble. In short, she preferred anything that was easy and effortless.
Because of Chen Yuwei's promises, Xia He worked diligently and conscientiously in the following tasks.
Everyone in Ruyi Residence, from top to bottom, was exceptionally happy, motivated by money.
In contrast, the other courtyards were deserted.
However, the quiet period was only temporary. With Chen Yuwei's withdrawal from the list of concubines, the inner quarters would have a few extra days each month, which was definitely good news for the women who had been suffering from the pressure of not having children.
Unfortunately, the good news didn't last long. Prince Hongli, still known as Prince Bao, was assigned by Emperor Yongzheng to inspect the officialdom in Jiangnan after the New Year.
He would be gone for two or three months at a time, and because he was going to take care of serious business, he couldn't bring his concubines with him.
As if a bucket of cold water had been suddenly poured over their heads, the women of the mansion became resentful.
"Alright, His Highness is leaving next February. There's still a month until the New Year. I'll talk to him more during this time. You should also hurry up and get pregnant as soon as possible. That would be the greatest help to His Highness and me."
It should be understood that the main purpose of taking a concubine into the household is to produce offspring and serve the male master.
Now that the task of serving the male master is no longer needed, we can only focus on having more offspring.
After Fucha Jinyi finished speaking, she breathed a sigh of relief once the crowd who had come to pay their respects had calmed down.
Fortunately, Hongli was gone for two or three months, which gave her time to adjust her emotions.
Otherwise, if she always avoids Hongli, even if Hongli doesn't think much of it, he will still become suspicious.
Although Fucha Jinyi was a Fujin (a high-ranking official), she still depended on Hongli for a living. She did not have the power to keep rejecting Hongli, even if she felt disgusted by him.
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Fucha Jin Yi let out a breath, smiled, and then turned her concern to Chen Yuwei, who was almost three months pregnant.
"You are at a critical time recently, so there is no need for you to come to the main courtyard to pay your respects."
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