"Yes, Father Emperor, please allow me to explain," Yinzhen replied hastily.
"Speak," Kangxi said, not in a hurry to punish the woman. Instead, he wanted to know how his son would defend her. If his son insisted on protecting her, he would never tolerate her.
"The reason I moved into Lady Yin's courtyard is because she is pregnant with my three children. Father Emperor knows that I have few children; at twenty-five, I only have two sons and one daughter. Therefore, I attach great importance to Lady Yin's pregnancy, which is why I did something out of line. Please punish me, Father Emperor." Yinzhen did not mention Lady Yin at all in his words, but kept emphasizing that he had few children. Kangxi was also concerned about this, so at this moment, he absolutely could not say anything good about Lady Yin, but rather that she was pregnant with three children.
"What did you say? That Lady Yin only entered your household last year, how come she already has three children? But even if she gave birth to three, she can't keep clinging to you!" Kangxi automatically categorized being pregnant with three as having given birth to three, because being pregnant with three was really a bit far-fetched. Since the founding of their dynasty, they had never even seen twins.
“Father, she is pregnant with three children. She is nine months pregnant now and will give birth soon. That’s why I’m so worried,” Yinzhen corrected Kangxi.
"Triple pregnancy?" Kangxi finally stared at Yinzhen with wide eyes, making sure he hadn't misheard. Was he really getting old? Was he even starting to hallucinate?
"Yes, if Father doesn't believe me, he can ask Physician Li from the Imperial Hospital. Physician Li has always been treating Lady Yin." Yinzhen immediately started to shift the blame. It's not that I'm the one who's wronged, anyway, I've disliked Physician Li for a long time.
"No need. I trust you wouldn't joke about this with me." Kangxi waved his hand, then stood up and spun around twice, barely able to suppress the smile on his lips.
Liang Jiugong, standing to the side, saw it most clearly and knew in his heart that Kangxi was very happy.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! This is a momentous occasion, an auspicious sign!" Liang Jiugong exclaimed in celebration.
"Hahaha, good, Yinzhen, your princess is a blessed one. Although what you did was a bit excessive, I understand. Hmm, alright, you can go back now." Kangxi was indeed pleased and no longer cared whether Yinzhen stayed in Lady Yin's courtyard or not. More important than that were the triplets; triplets held extraordinary significance. As long as Lady Yin could give birth safely, they could use this as leverage, proving that the Manchus were blessed by Heaven and that he was the rightful emperor!
"Your subject takes his leave." Yinzhen looked at the happy Kangxi Emperor and knew in his heart that his father would no longer pursue the matter of Consort Yin's crime.
Once outside the palace gates, Yinzhen's tense nerves finally relaxed, and he mounted his horse and returned home.
He had intended to practice calligraphy in the front courtyard before heading to Luoxue Pavilion, but as soon as he picked up his brush, someone outside started talking loudly. Yinzhen frowned, put down his brush, and looked at Su Peisheng.
Su Peisheng immediately went out, feeling extremely angry. After all, which servant was so blind!
"What's going on! What kind of behavior is this, making such a racket!" Su Peisheng went out and, without even looking to see who was speaking, immediately rebuked them angrily.
“Eunuch Su, this is my princess. My princess is about to give birth. Please ask Master to invite Physician Li.” Xiao Jinzi’s eyes lit up when she saw Su Peisheng come out, and she quickly said.
"What did you say! Oh my, why didn't you say so earlier!" Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng immediately turned around and went back. As soon as he turned around, he saw Yinzhen coming out from inside, walking hurriedly. He had obviously also heard what Xiao Jinzi said.
"Tell your princess that I'll be back soon!" Yinzhen said as he passed Xiao Jinzi, then quickly left the front courtyard. A horse was already parked at the gate as soon as he stepped outside.
"Su Peisheng, you don't need to come along. Go to Luoxue Pavilion and keep an eye on things for me. Don't allow anyone to act recklessly in Luoxue Pavilion! Including the main courtyard!" Yinzhen said without turning his head, then mounted his horse and lashed the horse hard with his whip.
The horse beneath him vanished from Su Peisheng's sight in a few breaths, like an arrow released from a bow. Su Peisheng didn't even have time to reply...
He could only hurry back to Luoxue Pavilion. Since his master had spoken, Su Peisheng would protect Luoxue Pavilion even if it meant his death, and he would never allow anyone to harm Princess Yin under his nose.
At this time, Luoxuexuan was not as chaotic as Yinzhen and Su Peisheng thought, after all, there was Granny Naqi in charge.
"Princess, get up and eat something, otherwise you won't have the strength to give birth later." Granny Naqi sat by the bedside with a bowl of noodles.
"Granny, I can't eat." Yin Qingyi was covered in sweat. The contractions had just passed, and she really had no appetite.
"Princess, you should eat something. You won't be able to eat anything when the contractions start later." Granny Naqi put down her bowl and wiped Yin Qingyi's sweat with concern.
"Let's wait a bit. Didn't they say she wouldn't be able to give birth anytime soon? Let's wait a little longer." Yin Qingyi couldn't eat anything right now. She already had no appetite, and with the three babies pressing on her internal organs, she didn't want to eat at all. She felt like she would vomit immediately if she ate anything.
"Alright, Qiuju, go and heat up the noodles. You watch over them yourself and don't leave. I'll have Chunlan come find you when you're ready to eat." Granny Naqi didn't force Yin Qingyi and handed the noodles to Qiuju, her tone serious.
"Yes, I understand. Don't worry, Granny." Qiuju knew the seriousness of the matter, took the noodles, and withdrew.
"Princess, you're not in pain right now. Get up and walk around. This will speed up the delivery." Granny Naqi helped Yin Qingyi sit up.
"Okay." Yin Qingyi gritted her teeth and stood up. Although she had never given birth, she still knew a little about this. In addition, Yin Hengyi had given her some advice during the last few times he came to see her, and she had kept it in mind.
That old woman alone certainly couldn't support Yin Qingyi, so Mingyue also helped her, and the three of them circled around the small room.
"Princess, Master has gone to invite Physician Li. He asked me to tell you to wait for his return." Xiao Jinzi's panting voice rang out from outside the door.
"Mm." Yin Qingyi's initial nervousness immediately subsided; with her brother there, she trusted him.
The women in the backyard also learned that Yin Qingyi had given birth today, and one by one they came to Luoxue Pavilion.
"May the Princess Consort be blessed." The Princess Consort was the last to arrive.
"Get up. How is Consort Yin now?" The Fujin raised her hand, looking at the orderly people. Her eyes flickered, and her gaze toward the delivery room was inscrutable.
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