Song Xibai had just woken up from her afternoon nap and was yawning as she leaned against the side watching them cut and sew.
With more people, the efficiency is faster, and a small garment can be made quickly.
Wei Hong took it over and showed it to Song Xibai.
Song Xibai tugged at the sleeve of the little dress, finding it very cute.
"However, since the due date is in September or October, these clothes will be just right. But just in case, let's also make some lighter clothes!"
Wei Hong bent her knees slightly and returned to the table.
Children's clothes don't have any special design; they're just loose and comfortable. However, since Song Xibai is pregnant with twins, extra clothes need to be prepared.
When it came to taking care of the child, the two women had a lot to say. In their excitement, they mentioned many things to keep in mind.
Wei Hong listened very attentively.
Although there are two doctors and nannies on the estate, and we've started looking for midwives and wet nurses, I have no experience myself, so I need to listen to what others have to say.
Fu Liu, however, disagreed.
After the two old women left, Fuliu couldn't help but say something.
"They're just two old women who do manual labor. Wei Hong, why are you being so nice to them? How can their children compare to our young master? How can they listen to them? Don't you agree, young master?"
To everyone's surprise, Song Xibai shook her head.
"That's not necessarily true. Ordinary people have their own wisdom. Raising children in the palace is too meticulous, which is not a good thing."
Fu Liu pursed her lips and remained silent.
Song Xibai called over Wei Hong: "I think that old lady in blue is a nice person. She speaks reasonably and logically, is very clean, and is quick. Tell Granny Fangqi to come over and help you."
Wei Hong responded.
Song Xibai turned his head and saw Fuliu pouting, looking unconvinced. After a moment's thought, he spoke.
"Wei Hong has too many things to do. Fu Liu, from now on you will be in charge of serving her closely, and you will also be in charge of her food."
Fu Liu immediately beamed with joy.
"Yes, Master!"
Song Xibai waved his hand, telling her to take the newly made clothes downstairs to tidy them up.
Fu Liu is quite calculating, loves to nitpick, and has a bit of a show-off streak. When she was in the Eastern Palace, she was put in charge of gathering information and also managed some of the palace maids, which satisfied her preferences, so there were no problems.
But there weren't enough people on the estate, and there was no need to gather information. With nothing else to do, Fu Liu kept an eye on Wei Hong.
Song Xibai could tell that Fu Liu had been somewhat displeased with Wei Hong these past few days.
It had a bit of a competitive feel to it.
Wei Hong doesn't care about these things, but she's a worrier, thinks a lot, and is used to taking on everything.
Slightly modifying their work should reduce the conflicts.
Song Xibai pondered.
The others on the estate might also need a change of positions, as Commander Yue is clearly not good at handling some trivial matters.
Just then, an unexpected message came from the front yard.
People from the Crown Prince's Palace have arrived!
The one who came was Ding Mama, the most trusted person by the Crown Princess's side.
Song Xibai was puzzled, wondering what could have happened at this time that would prompt the Crown Princess to send Granny Ding over.
The previous incident involving hidden needles has already come to an end, hasn't it?
Puzzled, Song Xibai changed into an outer garment and took Wei Hong to the front yard.
The renovation of the courtyard is about halfway done. The front yard has been widened a lot, making the courtyard more spacious. The main hall, which serves as a reception area, has also been opened up and furnished with understated new furniture.
As soon as Song Xibai stepped into the hall, Granny Ding hurriedly stood up and bowed.
"This old servant greets Consort Xi."
Song Xibai gestured for her to stand up and asked, "Why is Granny Ding here at this hour? Does Her Highness the Crown Princess have any instructions?"
Granny Ding opened her mouth, but hesitated, glancing around at her surroundings.
Is this something they want to say in private?
Song Xibai understood and gave Wei Hong a wink.
Wei Hong led the others out, but she herself didn't leave; instead, she returned to Song Xibai's side.
"Granny Ding, can you tell me now?"
Song Xibai sat down.
Ding Mama took a deep breath: "Lady Liangdi is five months pregnant. I wonder if someone has checked whether the baby in her womb is a boy or a girl?"
Song Xibai frowned.
So you're asking about gender now?
There are still several months until she gives birth, isn't the Crown Princess in a bit too much of a hurry?
Song Xibai straightened her back and her voice became a little quieter.
"Why does Your Highness care about this? The baby's gender is uncertain before it's born. Even the most experienced imperial physicians can't determine the gender."
Aside from a few close friends, only Song Xibai's father and brothers knew about her twin pregnancy. The Crown Prince deliberately kept it a secret.
It's not that having twins has any bad connotations, but mainly because one child is stronger than the other, the Crown Prince is worried that the weaker one won't survive, which would have a negative impact on Song Xibai and the surviving child.
If both survive, then everyone will be happy.
If one of them dies and the other lives, who knows if someone will attack Song Xibai with comments like "he's destined to be unlucky and bring misfortune to his children"?
Thinking of this, Song Xibai sighed inwardly.
Ding Mama's anxiety deepened, and upon hearing this, she lowered her voice and spoke.
"Your Highness should hurry and have someone take a look. If it's a boy, that's fine. But if it's a girl, Your Highness can make plans as soon as possible."
"Make plans early? What plans?"
Song Xibai frowned.
Granny Ding pursed her lips and spoke in a voice barely audible.
"Naturally, it's preparation for stealing the phoenix and replacing the dragon."
Song Xibai's eyes widened suddenly as he stared at her in disbelief and angrily rebuked her.
"Granny Ding, do you know what you're saying?!"
Wei Hong was startled and whispered in response.
"Granny, the royal bloodline must not be confused! How could you say such a thing? The Crown Prince has waited for so many years for a child. His Highness said he would love it whether it's a boy or a girl. How dare you try to confuse the imperial heir?!"
Faced with the angry rebukes from Song Xibai and her servant, Granny Ding did not refute them, but instead sighed.
"But His Highness might not be able to come back."
Song Xibai's pupils contracted sharply, her hand gripped the armrest of the chair tightly, and her body trembled slightly.
"What did you say?!"
Granny Ding took a deep breath: "His Highness was on his way to provide disaster relief when he was attacked and separated from the others. He accidentally fell into the water and has been missing ever since."
“After the incident, the accompanying guards searched the vicinity for three days but found no clues... It was five days before they sent the message back.”
Song Xibai's vision went black.
In an instant, Ding Mama's voice and Wei Hong's anxious shouts seemed extremely distant, as if they came from another time and space.
Song Xibai's mind was dull, with only one thought remaining.
How is that possible?
How is that possible?
Didn't you say you were going to Beijing to take care of some small business and would be back soon?
What disaster relief, what attack, what drowning... This must be fake, right? The Crown Princess is lying to me, isn't she?
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