Of course, this was very indirect; almost everyone in the mansion knew about it before Hongli even heard about it.
At that time, Chen Yuwei was eight months pregnant, and her belly was so big that Hongli was terrified.
During these two weeks, Xia He and Su Jingtong clashed several more times.
Almost every time, Ruyi Residence suffered a loss, and Xia He even got slapped twice by the other party because of it.
However, the final result was good. Hongli personally went to Jixiang Pavilion to reprimand Su Jingtong and even deducted three months' worth of Su Jingtong's monthly allowance to be used to subsidize the victim Chen Yuwei. He also warned her not to go to Ruyi Residence before Chen Yuwei gave birth, especially since Chen Yuwei was pregnant. What if the child was frightened?
Su Jingtong: ...Damn it!
Su Jingtong was so angry she wanted to curse, especially after Hongli left, she smashed up her room.
Then, the news was relayed to the front yard by an unknown, enthusiastic member of the public.
Upon hearing this, Hongli thought to himself that Su Jingtong's actions were simply a sign that she was dissatisfied with his arrangements.
Well, you actually gave him the cold shoulder? Where did you get the courage?
Hongli immediately deducted three months' worth of allowance from Su Jingtong's allowance.
In less than half a day, Su Jingtong's six-month allowance was thrown in without a trace.
Chen Yuwei, who was lying in Ruyi Residence eating, drinking and having fun: Huh?
Chen Yuwei beckoned Xia He over, and seeing the excitement on her face, she knew that Xia He had arranged all of this.
"Princess"
"Well done, go and collect your reward."
Chen Yuwei was exceptionally generous in her rewards and punishments; none of the servants who had lived in Ruyi Residence had any complaints.
At this time, many of the palace servants who served their masters were there for the monthly allowance.
Chen Yuwei's money was originally in Xia He's hands.
However, after Chen Yuwei became pregnant, before Hongli left the mansion for Jiangnan, he arranged for an old nanny to come and take care of her.
The old nanny's surname was Zhou, and she was one of the older women who had served Hongli for a long time.
Originally, Chen Yuwei asked Fucha Jinyi for help, but Fucha Jinyi turned around and pushed her matter onto Hongli.
Chen Yuwei's excuse was that she didn't feel at ease because there were no elderly people around her who understood production.
Listen to this, who dares to send someone over? Fucha Jinyi was also afraid that if something happened to Chen Yuwei's pregnancy, she, as the wife, would be finished.
So, whoever gave birth to the child should take care of it; let Hongli be responsible to the end.
And so, Zhou Mama was arranged to come by Hongli, and within two days, she took over the courtyard's silver from Xia He through her own abilities.
Chen Yuwei trusted Zhou Mama implicitly, and Zhou Mama arranged all her food, clothing, and daily necessities.
If Chen Yuwei offers Xia He a reward today, Xia He can simply go back and find Granny Zhou.
Xia He's eyes lit up, and she smiled, "This servant thanks you, mistress."
Chen Yuwei didn't care. "You deserve it all. But I don't need to teach you what to say and what not to say to Granny Zhou."
Since Granny Zhou is still associated with Hongli, there are some things she can't say too explicitly, otherwise it would be bad for Chen Yuwei's character.
Xia He nodded emphatically, "Don't worry, Princess, I understand."
"Go, guard our Ruyi Residence well. I'll be giving birth in a little over a month. Once the baby is born, we can finally catch our breath."
Chen Yuwei breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she was carrying a big, healthy son. Thankfully, Hongli was doing well; it was better to have a prince than a princess.
"Yes, this servant will take her leave."
Xia He turned around and quickly left the room, leaving Chen Yuwei alone.
Oh, if you include the child in Chen Yuwei's belly and the system in her mind, Chen Yuwei isn't alone.
Life went on, and the temperature outside rose day by day.
Chen Yuwei is nine months pregnant and looks like she could give birth at any moment.
Right now, she can barely move.
It's too hot outside. Even just staying indoors makes me sweat. If the pregnant woman moves around, she might get heatstroke.
“The weather outside looks abnormal right now. Gege is about to give birth and will need to rest and recover after giving birth. What should we do?”
Xia Yu couldn't help but complain to Xia He at the door. Xia He was carrying a bowl of mung bean soup specially prepared in the small kitchen to relieve the summer heat, with wisps of white steam rising from it.
Normally, pregnant women at this stage should be extremely careful about what they eat and drink.
I simply can't stomach chilled foods like mung bean soup.
Chen Yuwei was in good health, and since postpartum women are prone to heatiness, the imperial physician usually advised her to eat less cooling and heat-relieving foods, which could not only reduce heat but also alleviate physical discomfort.
"The Princess Consort has already specially approved a lot of ice. Our mistress will finish her postpartum confinement in July, so it will be enough."
As Xia He spoke, she told Xia Yu to guard the door, and then she stepped into the room and walked to Chen Yuwei's side.
Chen Yuwei was wearing a cool, light jacket with a thin gauze draped over her shoulders.
The fabric of the gauze dress was a gift from Emperor Hongli. I heard that it was obtained from Consort Xi. Part of it was sent to the Fujin (Prince Consort), one bolt was given to the First Prince Yonghuang, and the rest was with Chen Yuwei.
Chen Yuwei also gained a lot of benefits from the child in her womb.
It's no wonder that all the women in the inner palace wanted to get pregnant. It wasn't just about having someone to rely on; there were also benefits to having children. For example, the things that Hongli usually brought back from the palace were either for his private treasury or given as gifts.
If he was not favored, he could only rely on his children, since they were his own flesh and blood. Would Hongli really watch his children suffer?
"Princess, this is mung bean soup made in the small kitchen."
Xia He put down the ice cup in her hand and took the round fan from Chen Yuwei's hand. The two were less than half a meter apart, ensuring that Chen Yuwei could feel Xia He fanning her.
A wisp of hair fluttered in the wind, and Chen Yuwei tucked it behind her ear with her finger. "Did you just talk to Xia Yu about ice?"
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