After the Empress and other concubines paid their respects to Emperor Qianlong, and the younger generation such as Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi paid their respects to the Empress Dowager and the Empress, Qing'er and Xiao Jian walked to the Empress Dowager's side. The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "You must have missed your children a lot after being away on tour for several months."
Qing'er took Xiao Yucheng from the Empress Dowager's arms. "Empress Dowager, it seems you've taken good care of Little Sun."
Previously, when Qing'er carried Xiao Yuchen, it was almost effortless, but now, she could clearly feel that Xiao Yuchen was heavier.
The Empress Dowager looked up at Emperor Qianlong and the others again, "Alright, I know, you're all eager to go back, so I won't keep you any longer."
Afterwards, Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi followed Consort Yu back to Yonghe Palace, while the Fu brothers also returned to the Scholar's Residence with their respective wives.
After Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi returned to the palace, they saw the two children in Mingyue and Caixia's arms. Xiaoyanzi smiled and took Mianyao, while Yongqi took Mianhua. Both children smiled as if they were welcoming them.
Consort Yu smiled and said, "These two children cried for a while on the first day you left, but they've been happy every day since then, and nothing's wrong with them."
"Madam, we didn't go to your birthday party last time. You won't blame us, will you?" Mingyue asked Xiaoyanzi tentatively.
Little Swallow laughed and said, "Why would I blame you? You stayed in the palace to help me take care of the children. Besides, didn't the Four Great Talents give me your gifts?"
Yongqi replied, "The thought is what counts. Besides, the way you've taken such good care of these two little ones is the best gift for Xiaoyanzi and me!"
"Your Highness, Fifth Prince, Princess Consort, lunch is ready. Please go and eat." Mei'er and Ying'er, who had been watching the lunch, came over.
Consort Yu smiled and said, "Yes, Yongqi, Xiaoyanzi, let's hurry up and go eat."
"Yongqi, when are we going to the Summer Palace this year?" Xiaoyanzi asked Yongqi while eating.
Yongqi said, "Ali and Zhuo are coming to visit, and they will probably stay for half a month to a month. If there are no unexpected events, we will go to the Summer Palace in July."
Little Swallow nodded. "Then there's still time. So, what gift should we prepare for Father Emperor this year?"
Yongqi couldn't help but think of the balloon popping contest from his past life. Now that Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, and Qing'er have all given birth, they could participate in the balloon popping contest.
Yongqi smiled slightly, "I have my own plans. After we finish today's business, we'll meet up with Erkang and the others to discuss it!"
"After we finish eating, I reckon Father will call us to discuss welcoming Ali Khoja, so I won't be able to stay with you this afternoon."
Little Swallow smiled helplessly, "I know, I'm not a child anymore. You go and do your thing, I'll stay home and take care of the children with my mother."
She hadn't seen her child for several months, and she really missed him.
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After the meal, just as Yongqi had said, Qianlong summoned his group of young disciples, as well as Fulun, Fuheng, Emin and others, to discuss the matter of welcoming Ali Khoja.
However, having learned from the previous experience of welcoming the Mongolian prince, this time, the same approach was naturally followed. However, some dietary habits of the Mongolians and Hui people are different, which is something that needs to be noted.
"Erkang, why isn't Ertai here?" Emperor Qianlong glanced at the people below the stage before noticing Ertai's absence.
Fu Erkang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, during lunch, the doctor discovered that Saiya is already one month pregnant. Ertai was worried about Saiya, which is why he didn't come."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qianlong laughed heartily and said, "So that's how it is, Fu Lun. Congratulations on your good day!"
"Oh, and remember to tell Ziker that he'll be very happy to hear this news."
Fu Lun replied, "Your Majesty is right. After Ertai learned that Saiya was pregnant, he sent someone to deliver the message."
"Alright, then let's not involve Ertai in this matter. Let him stay home and take good care of Saiya."
Having learned from the precedents set by Xiao Jian and Yongqi, Emperor Qianlong granted Fu Ertai a leave of absence without hesitation.
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By the time Yongqi returned to Yonghe Palace, it was already night.
"Yongqi, you're finally back! Is it true that Saiya is pregnant?" Xiaoyanzi looked at Yongqi curiously. "She's really pregnant?"
Yongqi nodded, "Of course it's true, absolutely true! Father has already given Ertai a leave of absence, so he doesn't need to worry about welcoming Ali Khoja this time."
“Great, then it’ll be up to you, Er Kang, and my brother to take care of things.”
Yongqi leaned on Xiaoyanzi's shoulder, "Yeah, so you have to give me some motivation, otherwise I won't want to do anything!"
Little Swallow moved Yongqi's head away, "How can you be like this? You're always so unruly as soon as you come back."
"I'm serious, why don't you go and handle the affairs of the court?"
Little Swallow covered her face, "Pay attention to your image in front of me! Are you still the Fifth Prince I know?"
"It's always been Yongqi who can't live without you." Yongqi nodded, feeling wronged. "You know, it's always been me who can't live without you!"
Xiao Yanzi could be ruthless enough to leave the palace and not see him for several years, but he couldn't do it. In the days and nights when Xiao Yanzi was not in the palace, he thought of her every moment!
"So tell me, if that guy Li Chengyun really starts a war, and we can't be together, how are you going to fight?"
"Why can't we be together? Even if we have to go to the battlefield, we'll go together!"
Little Swallow chuckled, "I thought you were going to say that swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield and that you wouldn't let me go!"
Yongqi laughed and said, "If you only had rudimentary skills and didn't know anything about medicine or poison, I really wouldn't have let you go. But you're not an ordinary person, so taking you along will only boost morale!"
Although prejudice against women still exists in this world, on the battlefield and in the military camp, strength reigns supreme!
As long as you have enough ability and skill, you can stay in the military!
"I know you have lofty ambitions, so I won't tie your wings. I'll just fly with you and take care of all your worries!"
"Just do what you want to do, I'll take care of you!"
Little Swallow nestled in Yongqi's arms, feeling his warmth and listening to his heartbeat. "Yongqi, your heart is beating so fast."
"With you right next to me, how could you not jump fast?"
Yongqi looked down at Xiaoyanzi, and the two, moved by each other's emotions, kissed again.
Just as Yongqi was about to take Xiaoyanzi to bed and proceed to the next step, the intimate atmosphere in the bedroom was instantly interrupted by the crying of the two children.
Yongqi reluctantly put Xiaoyanzi down. Xiaoyanzi straightened her slightly disheveled clothes and kissed Yongqi on the lips. "Alright, don't be upset. We'll find some time..."
Yongqi had no choice but to nod.
Xiao Yanzi opened the door, and she and Yongqi took the two children from Mingyue and Caixia's arms. Mingyue and Caixia looked at them awkwardly, "Fifth Prince, Princess Consort, we don't know what happened, they suddenly started crying and screaming..."
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