The news of the birth of the First Consort reached the palace at top speed.
Unfortunately, when the good news was presented to Emperor Kangxi, Yinreng happened to be sitting nearby playing chess with him.
Kangxi shook his head as he watched Yinreng's smile reveal his teeth.
"Fortunately, it wasn't Baoqing who came in person," Kangxi said helplessly.
Yinreng smiled, his phoenix eyes crinkling: "If it were really my elder brother here, I would definitely hide and not see him. It would be awkward to congratulate him or to sympathize with him, and I might even be resented. Father, I have good judgment. The first pair of twins in the Aisin Gioro family are both healthy and intelligent. They are truly blessed by Father and blessed by Heaven."
Yinreng cleverly flattered Kangxi at the end, leaving Kangxi unable to scold him.
Kangxi wanted to scold him but couldn't help but laugh: "She was the one I originally chose for you."
"Yes, yes, it's all thanks to Father Emperor's excellent judgment. Everyone Father Emperor has chosen is excellent," Yinreng echoed.
Emperor Kangxi dared not respond to this, as he felt very guilty given the frequent deaths in the backyard of Yuqing Palace.
Unaware that Kangxi felt guilty towards him, Yinreng looked at Kangxi with a sincere expression and expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
As for Lady Fucha, Lady Li, and Tong Wanle, he knew exactly who he had killed and wasn't afraid at all, let alone complain that Kangxi had chosen the wrong women for him.
This is why Kangxi felt even more guilty towards Yinreng.
It must be said that Yinreng would be happy to have such a good misunderstanding happen a few more times.
After jokingly scolding Yinreng a few times, Kangxi ordered someone to select some items from the storeroom according to old custom and send them to the First Prince's residence as a sign of favor.
With his eldest grandson Hongzhao, who resembled his deceased son, by his side, Emperor Kangxi was no longer concerned about whether his primary consort would give birth to a boy or a girl.
"Go and inform Consort Hui of the good news, and while you're at it, reward her with a pair of corals." Kangxi thought that since the First Consort had given birth to three daughters for Yinti, she had at least worked hard, so he subtly protected her this time.
As expected, Consort Hui's expression changed immediately upon receiving the good news. Her long-awaited hopes were dashed.
But faced with the coral that Emperor Kangxi had specially bestowed upon her, she had to weigh and guess at the emperor's intentions, and dared not be stingy with the reward given to the Grand Consort.
Unaware of this, Yinti received a generous reward from the palace and was overjoyed, looking like a silly bear.
The Emperor still loved him. Knowing that he had given birth to a daughter, he was saddened and even gave him more rewards than usual.
Deeply moved, Yinti said considerately after the First Princess woke up, "I told you not to worry about Mother. The gifts Mother and Father bestowed this time are no less than what you received when you gave birth to the Second Princess, so they are just as happy. You should take good care of yourself. The imperial physician said you will have to have a double confinement period this time. In a few years, we will definitely have a son."
With a husband like this, what more could a woman ask for?
Even if Yinti had many faults, he was perfect in his love and respect for her.
“My lord, why not stop giving them the contraceptive soup? Even if a son born out of wedlock is born before a son born to the legitimate wife, it will not matter. My lord and I have been married for many years and have not been able to have a son. I have disappointed you.” The First Consort understood Yinti’s feelings.
Yinqi wanted a grandson to increase his standing with Emperor Kangxi. Now that the chance of having a grandson was gone, he still needed a son.
People generally value male heirs. No matter how good a daughter is, she cannot inherit the family business or become the head of the household.
The First Princess Consort grieved for a moment at the reality of the low status of women, but quickly cheered up.
"I will not take the eldest son born of a concubine. I myself was born of a concubine and know the ambitions of the eldest son. I do not want our child to suffer in vain, being coveted by his elder brother." Yinti refused sternly.
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