Interesting things happened in Yikun Palace.
Kangxi soon learned from his subordinates that the baby was a prince or a princess. He couldn't help but laugh out loud, and at the same time, he wondered whether Consort Yu's baby was a prince or a princess.
Although Consort Yu hoped for a princess so that Ushiha and Unahi could be older sisters and play with their younger sister, ...
He now has only three sons.
Seattle, Yu, and the noble Nara clan?
Although they were pregnant, the Seattle and Yu families were of humble origin and the noblemen were foolish.
The princes born to them were far less precious than those born to Consort Yu.
"Liang Jiugong, pass on a message to Lianzhi and the others, making sure that Consort Yu's unborn child is delivered safely. If there is no other choice, it is acceptable to reveal your identity."
Liang Jiugong respectfully acknowledged and withdrew.
August 15
Flowers in full bloom, the moon full, and the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Xu Lejin carefully held her belly as she attended the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. During a break, Xu Lejin, her second sister Xu Chaojin, and her seventeenth sister Xu Lijin gathered together to talk.
"Second sister, I remember that after your first childbirth, you became pregnant again just over half a year later. How has your pregnancy gone this time? Has the Princess Consort of Prince Gong given you any difficulties?"
Xu Chaojin spoke with a gentle expression and a respectful tone.
"Your Majesty, I am well. I am only two and a half months pregnant. The doctor in the manor has diagnosed that the damage from my previous pregnancy has not been recovered, and this pregnancy will most likely result in premature birth."
"The Prince's wife is no longer favored. Although she has the title of primary wife, she does not have the real power of a primary wife."
Xu Lejin looked surprised upon hearing this.
Xu Chaojin lowered his voice and said softly, "In this manor, the current steward is Borjigit's sister. The prince also suggested that I and Borjigit's sister take over the stewardship, but I declined."
"Um."
Xu Lejin nodded lightly and spoke calmly.
"Second sister, what you did was excellent. The power of managing the household may seem glamorous, but it is fraught with risks. As long as Prince Gong favors you, whether you manage the household or not is not really important."
"If one is a steward, it will definitely be a lot of work and effort. In Prince Gong's mansion, one must take care of the concubines, princesses, maids, and all of Prince Gong's children. If one is not careful, one will be known as an incompetent steward, which is a thankless task."
After a pause, Xu Lejin turned her head to look at her seventeenth sister, Xu Lijin, who was the concubine of Prince Chun, and said with a serious expression, "Seventeenth sister, you should also protect your own children in Prince Chun's mansion. Don't try to compete for the position of steward."
“Our family has no important officials in the previous dynasty, and we can only rely on the women in the inner quarters. None of us sisters can be harmed.”
Xu Chaojin and Xu Lijin responded respectfully.
After a cup of tea, the three sisters returned to the banquet one after another. Xu Lejin glanced at the Imperial Concubine and found that the Imperial Concubine had summoned another concubine of Prince Gong, Lady Borjigit, to speak with her.
With her brows slightly furrowed, Xu Lejin exchanged a glance with her second sister, Xu Chaojin.
After three rounds of drinks
The Imperial Concubine raised her wine cup and respectfully addressed Emperor Kangxi, saying, “Your Majesty, I was just speaking with Consort Borjigit, the concubine of Prince Gong. She mentioned that she has a distant cousin, Abahai Borjigit, who is sixteen years old and in the prime of her youth.”
"My dear sister Abahai, I don't know where you met Prince Chun, and your heart has already fallen for him. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and I think Your Majesty might as well help to make a beautiful love story between my sister Abahai and Prince Chun?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangxi's expression darkened.
Xu Lejin glanced discreetly at Xu Lijin, the seventeenth sister who was following behind Prince Chun. She noticed that her seventeenth sister showed no unusual expression, but the Prince Chun's wife, Lady Shangjia, had an unpleasant look on her face.
The imperial concubine gently covered her mouth, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke again.
"Your Majesty, in the Prince Chun's residence, Consort Xu Muer is currently three months pregnant and is experiencing physical discomfort. It is said that besides Consort Xu Muer, there are no other princesses or concubines in the Prince Chun's residence."
"Abahai's sister came from the Abahai tribe of Mongolia."
The meaning behind the Consort's words was quite clear. Kangxi's face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip from it. Prince Chun and his wife quickly stood up.
“Your Majesty, I already have enough wives and concubines in my household. The Consort mentioned Princess Abahai, who comes from a noble family. It would be an insult to me to make her a princess or a concubine.”
"Your Majesty, I have considered that there are many eligible women in the imperial clan. Why don't you bestow a marriage upon Princess Abahai?"
Prince Chun spoke respectfully.
Xu Lejin overheard this and secretly thought that Prince Chun's move was extremely clever. The idea of the Imperial Concubine was for the Emperor to bestow upon the Mongol princess, Abahaibu, the title of secondary consort, while Prince Chun...
In just a few words, he subtly conveyed his meaning without offending the imperial concubine, the Khorchin Mongols, or the Abahai Mongols.
Princess Abahai from Mongolia could enter Prince Chun's mansion, but only as a princess or concubine, not as a secondary consort.
The imperial concubine's pretty face turned from white to pale.
Emperor Kangxi, seated on the dragon throne, was deep in thought with a solemn expression. He believed that the Consort's suggestion at the banquet today was most likely made on the behalf of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager.
The Abahai and Khorchin tribes of Mongolia were related by marriage, and the two tribes had a close relationship.
If I were to refuse the Imperial Concubine's suggestion today, it would be difficult to explain to the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager.
The Khorchin and Abahai tribes of Mongolia would also develop grudges against the Qing Dynasty as a result.
Seventh brother?
The seventh brother holds the title of Prince, and in principle, he should be entitled to have two concubines, but...
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