Having given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, Tong Wanyan's status in the royal family became increasingly important.
The two babies were just born, still looking like little red and wrinkled monkeys.
Kangxi glanced at his eldest grandson and felt a strange sense of familiarity, but couldn't quite put his finger on why.
Tong Wanyan's body was basically fully developed, and she was well-nourished and pampered in Yuqing Palace. Giving birth to twins didn't have a significant impact on her. On the contrary, her overflowing maternal love and gentleness made her even more beautiful.
If she was like a sparkling gem before, now she is more like a finely crafted and polished piece of mutton fat jade.
When she and Yinreng stood together, it was impossible to say who was better or worse; they simply felt like a perfect match made in heaven.
When the Empress Dowager received the good news, Yinzhen happened to be paying his respects at Ning Shou Palace. The grandmother and grandson were overjoyed, and the servant who brought the news received a bag full of rewards.
During the third-day celebration, the twins' features gradually unfolded, turning into fair and tender little snowballs, so adorable that they melted anyone's heart.
The eldest prince sulked at home for three days, his face dark and gloomy.
Those who are of high status must attend the third-day-old ceremony of the eldest son and eldest daughter of the crown prince.
The First Princess looked at the Second Princess sleeping in the cradle and gently draped a cloak over the First Prince.
"Your Highness, the eldest grandson is still an innocent infant. Why are you so upset? Besides, his birth mother is not the Crown Princess, which is an awkward situation." The First Princess knew that the eldest prince harbored ambitions to seize the throne.
As expected of a married couple, the stubborn eldest prince was immediately beaming with joy after being coaxed by his wife.
“That’s right. These twins sound good, but they’re not so easy to raise. Consort, when you go to Yuqing Palace later, take a good look at that boy. If he’s good-looking, you can hold him. Consort Tong is really lucky; maybe we can steal some of her luck.” The First Prince said seriously.
The First Consort wholeheartedly agreed: "I know. Some people are born lucky, and even if they are born into bad circumstances, Heaven will bless and make up for it. Consort Tong is probably one of those people."
The eldest prince's family is the same in other households.
Everyone in the capital was envious of Tong Wanyan. She had a smooth and successful career, and without any apparent scheming, she was being promoted by others.
Just as her position was becoming too unstable after the offerings were raised, the arrival of offspring ensured her stability.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she's God's own daughter.
Outside, people were happily sending gifts to Yuqing Palace, while Deshun and Granny Ling handled all these social interactions.
Yinreng was like a fool; whenever he had free time, he would go to Tong Wanyan's place.
Chunque placed a large screen in the room where Tong Wanyan was in confinement. The weather was still so cold that people were shivering, so Tong Wanyan didn't have any strange smell on her.
Yinreng held his beloved eldest princess, sat outside the screen, and spoke softly with Tong Wanyan.
As for the eldest grandson of the emperor, Yinreng glanced at his little bird and then ignored it with little interest.
The eldest son should be properly raised and educated so that he can stand tall and be a pillar of society.
His eldest daughter was the precious darling he should cherish and shower with endless love.
"Xiao Yan, I was so scared that my hands were shaking that day. Let's not have any more children for the next two years, let's take care of these two first. I can't bear to see you in pain, you have to take good care of yourself, don't end up like your sister-in-law, having children every year without stopping, your face has aged a lot." Yinreng didn't forget to take a jab at the eldest prince at this moment.
Tong Wanyan leaned back against the cushions, her eyes as clear as water: "I'll do whatever you say, sir. We should take good care of the child; it's not good to just give birth without raising him."
These words were very much to Yinreng's liking: "No one knows me better than Xiaoyan. My children must all be outstanding. If I raise a troublesome one, it's better not to have them at all."
Tong Wanyan snorted: "So what you mean is, if our child isn't exceptionally intelligent, you won't like him/her."
Yinreng squinted his eyes because of the toothache; he had momentarily lost his composure in his excitement.
His concubine was petty and loved to settle scores later.
“Like begets like, and our children will be just as good. But, Xiao Yan, our eldest princess seems to be a bit too greedy. I've seen her eat five times today already. She eats until she's full, then sleeps, then eats again, just like a little piglet.” Yinreng, with the aura of a foolish father, didn't resemble the dashing and shrewd Crown Prince he was known for in court.
Tong Wanyan said with a heart attack, "As I will."
"Huh?" Yinreng didn't understand.
"I was like that when I was little too. My mother said that I was lucky because I could eat and sleep a lot," Tong Wanyan said, making things up.
Regardless, she was protective of her daughter.
Yinreng was so annoyed by the rebuke that he was afraid that if he continued, Tong Wanyan would jump out of bed and beat him up.
“Xiao Yan is right. I think that makes sense too. I was the same way when I was a child.” Yinreng went along with Tong Wanyan’s words without any principles.
Granny Ling stood outside, listening to the unbearable words, her face expressionless.
She didn't want to tell the two masters inside that all newborn babies are like this.
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