Upon hearing Liang Jiugong's reminder, Kangxi finally realized what was happening. Looking at the tiny bundle of Yin Hong making what appeared to be a sucking motion, he gently pinched Yin Hong's large, protruding ears, his eyes filled with tenderness.
He was not favored in his childhood, and his older brothers loved to tease him about his ugly ears. He had forgotten the unhappiness of those days during his dark years, but looking at the familiar ears in front of him, Kangxi suddenly realized that they were not saying his ears were ugly, but were clearly jealous of his knowledge and talent.
Kangxi picked up the soft, tiny bundle of Yin Hong and teased him with a smile, "Our Hong'er is so cute! Aren't his ears beautiful too!"
Little Hong had no idea that his father was praising him. The gentle swaying and comfortable posture made him extremely happy. He flashed a big, innocent, toothless smile and showed off his pink gums. His smile melted Kangxi's heart. This was the fruit of his love with his beloved concubine, and she looked so much like him. Kangxi made up his mind.
After Xiao Yinhong and Xiao Matina turned one month old, Qingyin also finished her postpartum confinement. For convenience, she directly sculpted a face of Emperor Kangxi for her eldest son, thus taking advantage of the auspiciousness of twins. If she waited for Emperor Kangxi to live for that long, she could also bring Xiao Yinhong's competitiveness to the same level as the heir to the throne. The ministers would not be so forceful in rejecting Yinhong. It was a plan that killed three birds with one stone.
Emperor Kangxi wanted to hold a grand full-moon banquet for his two young sons, which would give the princes and princesses a chance to meet the renowned Consort Qiong.
It was early spring, and the chill of winter hadn't yet dissipated. The two little protagonists were dressed in festive bright red padded jackets. Little Yin Hong was a lively and active boy. When the nanny holding him for the baptism was holding him, his two little legs kicked up and down with all their might. The nanny holding Yin Hong was so frightened that she quickly tightened her grip. She had served the Empress Dowager and only had the opportunity to baptize the little prince because of this. This little prince not only looked exactly like the current emperor, but he was also the son of the currently favored Consort Qiong. She wouldn't dare to drop the little prince even if she herself fell.
Emperor Kangxi had many children. Apart from the Second Prince (formerly the Crown Prince) and the First Prince, who had been confined to their residences, and the princess who had been sent for a political marriage, all the other princes and princesses came. The princes were silent for a moment when they saw their newly appointed 25th brother.
“The 25th Prince’s calves are really strong. He will definitely be the Baturu of the Qing Dynasty in the future.” If it weren’t for Yin Hong, the youngest 24th Prince, Yin Mi, would have said. His mother was Consort Chen, and his family was also unremarkable. But he was only seven years old in the palace. He knew what the 25th Prince’s face represented, and besides, his mother was so favored.
As soon as Yin Hong finished speaking, several princes followed with words of praise.
Compared to their elder brothers and sisters who valued the princes more, the two youngest princesses, the ninth and tenth, favored the newest little sister. Their eyes lit up as soon as they noticed Mattina.
"Your little sister is so pretty!"
"My little sister is like a fairy!"
Their conversation aroused the curiosity of those around them. Looking over, little Mattina was undoubtedly much quieter than her lively brother. Her slightly curly black hair fell on her fair and lovely face. Her big, watery eyes were as clear and clean as lake water reflected in the morning sunlight. Her thick and long eyelashes trembled gently under everyone's gaze. She tried to open her eyes wide with innocence, looking at everyone with a half-dazed and half-confused expression. When she found that no one was making any more noise, she lazily closed her beautiful and clear cat eyes.
The princes and princesses immediately fell silent.
"So cute!" The most impatient of all, the Eighth Princess Wen Ke, couldn't help but exclaim.
This statement was undoubtedly agreed upon by everyone present. If Princess Mattina looked like her mother, it would be no wonder that the Emperor liked Consort Qiong so much.
Clearly, the nanny holding Princess Mattina thought the same way. Her smile was so bright that it was impossible to look away. Even the slightest touch to adjust the little princess's clothes was incredibly gentle, as if she was afraid of hurting the delicate little princess.
The princesses and princes felt a pang of envy, wishing they could hold the little sister too!
Once everyone had arrived, Qingyin and Kangxi, having tidied themselves up, also came to the Qingya Courtyard for the baptism.
"Your Majesty, Consort Qiong has arrived—" The eunuch's clear and shrill voice rang out, allowing the princes, who had finally managed to escape the gazes of their two younger siblings, to secretly look at Consort Qiong.
Beauty is a double-edged sword, and Consort Qiong is undoubtedly the sharpest sword in the world.
In the early spring chill, Consort Qiong, draped in a white mink coat and adorned with magnificent accessories, stood beside the Emperor. Yet, none could outshine the red mole on her forehead, making her as beautiful as a fairy descended from heaven. Her captivating beauty left one in a daze, wondering whether she was in the mortal realm or in the heavens.
A bitter smile flickered in Yinzhen's eyes. He was indeed breathtakingly beautiful. It was my fault... for being so late...
Yinzhen: He knew that Consort Qiong was very beautiful, and that she could make him lose his mind even when she was wearing a veil. But he had clearly... clearly stopped her, and he was just a little short... he was about to ask his father for permission.
Besides Yinzhen and Yintang, the Fourth Prince and the Eighth Prince were also stunned, using their remaining rationality to force themselves not to harbor any ambitions. This was the Emperor's wife, the highly favored Consort Qiong in the palace.
The princes concealed their gazes well, hiding among the dazed princesses and palace servants, thus arousing no suspicion from Kangxi. His beloved concubine was indeed beautiful, irresistible to ordinary people. Although she was his child, he still felt somewhat uneasy, and deliberately coughed a few times to startle the dazed crowd.
"Your Majesty, let the two children begin." This mission isn't to be a wicked concubine who brings ruin to the country. Feeling the enthusiastic gazes of the crowd, Qingyin directly changed the subject and led the conversation to the two young protagonists.
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