Another year has passed and the Banjin Festival has arrived. Every year on October 13th, it is the most memorable day for the Manchu people. The Banjin Festival is the birth anniversary of the Manchu people and a festival for the entire ethnic group. In addition, this Banjin Festival is the first since Hongli ascended the throne, so it is naturally even more grand.
However, on this day of national celebration, shouts came from the side hall of Xianfu Palace. This morning, Jin's water broke, and Consort An hurriedly arranged for the midwife living in the side hall to deliver the baby.
After all, he was the first child born after ascending the throne, so Hongli valued him very much. When Jin was pregnant, Hongli often sent people to give her some tonics to help with the pregnancy. He also arranged for a midwife to deliver the baby well in advance.
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, when Hongli heard from the palace maid that Lady Jin was about to give birth, a hint of surprise flashed in his usually calm eyes.
Emperor Hongli had few children, so he attached great importance to this pregnancy with Lady Jin. He disregarded the political affairs he had not yet finished and hurriedly got up to go to Xianfu Palace.
When Hongli arrived at the side hall of Xianfu Palace, he heard Consort Jia's cries from afar. So Hongli quickened his pace and walked to Consort An, who was guarding outside the side hall.
Consort An, her face filled with anxiety, saw Hongli and quickly curtsied to him, saying, "Your Majesty, I greet you. May Your Majesty be well."
"Get up." Hongli waved for Consort An to rise, then glanced at the closed door and asked with some concern, "How is it now?"
Upon hearing this, Consort An frowned and said nervously, "The midwife has been inside for almost half an hour. I don't know how things are going inside."
"However, Consort Jia's health has always been good. Although this is her first pregnancy, there shouldn't be any accidents." But Consort An saw a hint of anxiety flash across Hongli's face and quickly comforted him.
Upon hearing this, Hongli nodded and stared intently into the hall. Listening to Consort Jia's painful cries, Hongli felt very anxious.
A moment later, a baby's cry, as beautiful as heavenly music, reached Hongli's ears, and Hongli and Consort An's eyes were filled with joy.
The midwives and maids came out and knelt down to pay their respects: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations on the birth of your son!"
Upon hearing the midwife's words, a gleam flashed in Hongli's eyes, and he said to Su Peisheng with great joy, "Good, good, good, a generous reward awaits."
The midwives and maids quickly expressed their gratitude.
Then, Hongli walked past them and into the side hall to see the newborn fourth prince. Hongli looked at the fourth child with a smile, his heart filled with joy.
"Let's name this child Yongcheng." Looking at this exceptionally beautiful girl, as lovely as a pearl, Hongli immediately thought of the character 'Cheng'.
Because of the Fourth Prince Yongcheng, Lady Jin was able to marry him through her son. Yongcheng was born well, which pleased Hongli, so he ordered that Consort Jia be conferred the title of Consort Jia.
"I, the Emperor, praise the court for its benevolent influence, bestow titles and honors upon you, and bestow upon you the title of Consort Jia. You shall respectfully accept this title, act with humility and harmony to welcome blessings, and forever bear this great fortune. Be peaceful, compliant, and auspicious."
Lady Kim was promoted to Consort Jia and moved from a side hall of Xianfu Palace to Jingyang Palace, becoming the principal consort of one of the twelve palaces.
Jin Shi suddenly became a favorite among the women in the harem, and people visited Jingyang Palace every day.
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