Immediately afterward, Kangxi looked at Prince Chun with a complicated expression and said coldly, "Seventh brother, Lady Shangjia is your consort. Since she has fallen ill with hysteria, she should rest and recuperate properly in the Prince's residence."
"From now on, your concubine Xu Muer will take your place in attending banquets and paying homage at the palace."
Upon hearing this, Lady Shangjia was displeased, but before she could speak, Prince Chun quickly agreed and ordered his servants to take Lady Shangjia back to the Prince's residence to recuperate.
The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet continues.
Near the end, Kangxi turned his head and whispered a few words to Xu Lejin before announcing loudly, "Liang Jiugong, convey my decree that the sixth day of the sixth month next year is an auspicious day for marriage. Xu Muershi Huaizhen, the younger brother of the Imperial Noble Consort, shall marry the fifteenth daughter of the Duke of Fuguo, Tao Sai."
The concubines in the harem, "..."
Supported by Ruhua and Nongying, Xu Lejin rose from her seat and bowed deeply. "On behalf of Huaizhen, I thank Your Majesty for your great favor. Long live the Emperor!"
"The Imperial Noble Consort is pregnant; there's no need for such formalities."
Consort Xu of Prince Gong and Consort Xu of Prince Chun were overjoyed, their smiles barely concealed. Xu Lejin returned to her seat as Imperial Noble Consort and gave the two of them a wink.
Consort Hui paused for a moment, then lowered her head and pondered for a while.
Raising her head, Consort Hui, supported by Cunxin, walked gracefully to the center of the hall, curtsied, and said, "Your Majesty, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Imperial Noble Consort is pregnant with twins, and the Imperial Noble Consort's younger brother has been personally chosen by Your Majesty to marry the daughter of Duke Tao Sai. It is a triple celebration."
"The palace is filled with great joy. I think Your Majesty might take this opportunity to add a few more happy events, making it even more joyous."
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