In early August, Consort Xian and Consort Ling, who had come to the Yuanmingyuan Garden together to rest and prepare for childbirth, successfully gave birth to daughters.
However, no one in the Yuanmingyuan Garden cared about the two women's situation for the time being. Everyone's attention was focused on Consort Xin, Daijia, who had just entered and was currently favored by the emperor.
It was also by sheer coincidence that this person arrived at the Yuanmingyuan Garden; just as he entered, the Emperor's long-standing illness began to improve.
At that time, the emperor had various grievances against the concubines in the harem.
The only person I'm satisfied with is Chen Yuwei, who is good in every way, but after spending so much time together, I feel that the passion has faded.
Sure enough, Lady Daijia gained favor upon entering the Yuanmingyuan Garden, and with favor came a title.
The character "欣" appeared on Daijia's head a year earlier than historical records indicate.
"It's true, whenever the Emperor likes someone, he can't help but give her the best of everything."
Consort Xin looks quite old, but this is because she has been preoccupied with mourning.
In reality, because of her good family background, capable father, and doting mother, Consort Xin still has the mindset of a naive young girl.
Faced with the Emperor, a seasoned lover, the naive Consort Xin was completely captivated.
Chen Yuwei was quite alarmed, fearing that Consort Xin would lose control and become another Consort Ning who was so love-struck before.
It seems that Consort Ning's severe obsession with romance has improved considerably since giving birth to Yongyue; otherwise, she would have been quite infatuated with the Emperor in the palace a few years ago.
"Your Majesty, Consort Xin is now favored, and the Empress Dowager is happy. It's just that the Empress, who just gave birth to two little princesses, is in a bit of a predicament."
They received nothing, and the emperor didn't even show up for the third-day celebration.
Oh my!
She was supposed to be a concubine or a high-ranking imperial concubine, how could she let herself end up in such a miserable state?
Xia He was mostly watching the drama unfold, after all, the conflict between Consort Xian and Consort Ling and Yikun Palace was neither a major nor a minor one, but they were still enemies.
How can enemies get along peacefully when they meet? It's only because it's not worth it to tear each other apart.
He couldn't help but mutter a few words to himself, and then Xia He changed the subject, talking about the upcoming full moon celebration for the two little princesses.
The fate of Consort Xian and Consort Ling is truly inextricable and tangled.
There were some hidden grudges between them that they didn't think highly of each other.
But she happened to have two children, and they were born relatively close together.
Especially with this pregnancy, the two little princesses were born one after the other, less than a day has passed.
Even the baby's third-day celebration was held together, which made the two little princesses' mothers quite dissatisfied, and they complained about Chen Yuwei a lot in private.
When Chen Yuwei heard the news from Xia He, she cursed loudly, saying it wasn't her fault, it was clearly the Emperor's own problem, and she was just a tool in charge of the affairs.
"They can't blame anyone else for their misery. If they're so capable, let the Emperor go over there and save face for them."
Chen Yuwei lowered her head and touched her beautiful nails, secretly thinking that the fuchsia color was a bit too bright and should be changed to another color.
Xia He chuckled, reached out to help Chen Yuwei sit down, and handed her some warm tea and pastries.
“My lord, they don’t have that ability. They complain and grumble behind your backs, but they don’t even have the courage to send someone to invite the emperor over.”
They're really contemptible. If you want something, you should just put in the effort to fight for it.
The imperial harem is not a place where someone will voluntarily abdicate if you don't do anything.
Chen Yuwei scoffed, picked up a piece of pastry with one hand and put it in her mouth, "They are still in confinement after childbirth, how can they invite the Emperor over?"
Their faces were withered and their complexion dull; the Emperor, having seen countless beauties in the harem, would find them even less appealing.
Did she think that by working so hard to give birth to the emperor's children, she could gain his favor or even love?
Stop dreaming, Hongli is not the kind of person who would think that way.
Hongli was superficial and could only see the surface layer; what about the deeper meaning?
I'm sorry, but based on Chen Yuwei's understanding and observation of Hongli over the years, Hongli does not possess this quality.
"If I were one of them, I would be staying peacefully in the courtyard and recuperating after childbirth."
Once my complexion and everything else are in good condition, then I can compete with the beauties in the harem.
However, the chances of winning are probably slim. When it comes to new and old concubines, Hongli is quite loyal; he prefers young, fresh-faced concubines.
As for the elderly, they either rely on their own abilities or their own skills. In any case, judging by their appearance alone, no matter how flawless they are, they can't make Hongli look at them for decades without getting tired of them.
Xia He tilted her head, thinking that Consort Xian should be able to stay there for a while, but as for Consort Ling, well, that was unlikely.
"Whether they're hot or not doesn't matter to them. I'm exhausted after finishing my bath."
Out of respect for the Empress Dowager, the Emperor has entrusted Consort Hui with the full authority to handle the matters related to the full moon celebration.
Let's just stay away and watch the show from a distance, so we don't get splattered with mud that we can't wash off and then have trouble explaining ourselves."
With a slightly smug wave, Chen Yuwei leaned back against the cushion, her whole being relaxing.
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Not getting involved in these things really makes the sky clear and the sea blue; everything is pleasing to the eye.
Humming a little tune, Chen Yuwei, under the not-too-hot sunlight outside, took her two children, Yongwei and Wuyunzhu, and wandered around like street kids.
Although the three of them had seen the scenery of the Old Summer Palace countless times.
But if you pay attention and fully immerse yourself, you will still discover new joys.
The mother and her two children currently have nothing to do, and because of their status, they are in a position where everyone in the Yuanmingyuan has to fawn over them.
So overall, they lived a carefree and comfortable life.
Even without Hongli's company, it didn't affect their mood at all. In fact, Chen Yuwei was very happy that Consort Xin was able to keep Hongli.
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