Yin Qingyi thought it made sense. Luoxue Pavilion was quite far from the front yard. She could carry it there, but she was afraid that she would run out of strength by the time she got there. So it would be better to do as Granny Qi said.
When they were almost at the front yard, Yin Qingyi took Etub from the wet nurse's arms. It was best not to flaunt how much she valued her daughter in front of others, or they might think she was out of her mind.
As soon as she entered the front yard, the lively sounds from ahead reached Yin Qingyi's ears.
He led a group of people into the front yard. At first glance, there weren't many people there yet. Most of those who came so early were of low rank, while those of high rank, including princes, would have to wait a while.
"Greetings, Madam." Yin Qingyi walked up to Madam and bowed. There was no way around it; although the main focus today was her children, Madam was Madam, and she had to behave properly once she saw her, otherwise it would be considered improper.
However, Yin Qingyi had originally thought she would see Li Shi and the others today, but after looking around, she didn't see anyone. The only people present in the entire backyard were herself and the Fujin.
All of this was naturally arranged by Yinzhen. He was currently having a headache over these women. If it weren't for the fact that his wife was someone he absolutely had to attend, he wouldn't even want her to come out.
"Get up. Today is your special day, there's no need for such formalities." The Fujin didn't make things difficult for Yin Qingyi. With so many people around, she didn't want to be accused of mistreating a concubine. She had plenty of ways to make things difficult for Yin Qingyi. Once Yin Qingyi finished her confinement, she wouldn't be able to hide in Luoxue Pavilion anymore!
"It is also a good day for the Fujin. These three children should call you their legitimate mother." Yin Qingyi smiled modestly, but don't think she didn't sense the malice emanating from the Fujin!
"You're so sweet-talking. Alright, you'd better sit up straight while holding the child, or he might bump into something." The Fujin was pleased with Yin Qingyi's sensibility and was naturally willing to give her some face.
Yin Qingyi curtsied again, performing the proper etiquette flawlessly, leaving no room for criticism. Only then did she lead her entourage to sit at the lower end of the table.
This full moon celebration is actually better than the third-day bath. The children only need to stay in their parents' arms, and they can go back after everyone has seen them, unlike the third-day bath where they are stripped naked.
Royal Palace
"Your Majesty, the time has come. Today is the full moon celebration for the twins. You asked me to remind you a few days ago." Liang Jiugong checked the time and gave the reminder.
"Is that so? Today is the full moon celebration for the twins? I've been so busy I almost forgot. Shandong has been suffering from drought lately, and I'm really worried about it. I won't be going to the full moon celebration today..." Kangxi looked at the memorial in his hand, feeling troubled. He was about to say he wouldn't go when a voice came from the doorway.
"Report! Your Majesty, great news! Rain has fallen in Shandong!" A letter arrived by express courier, its messenger beaming with joy. The drought in Shandong had been a worry for His Majesty, and they, his servants, were also in a difficult position, constantly fearing they might inadvertently offend him. Now, however, the matter that had been troubling His Majesty was finally resolved.
"Quickly, bring it up!" Kangxi's eyes lit up. He immediately ordered Liang Jiugong to bring it up.
"Good, good, good! Haha." Taking the letter from Liang Jiugong, Emperor Kangxi was overjoyed, and the worries and gloom of the past few days vanished.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Liang Jiugong immediately knelt down to offer his congratulations.
"Haha, Liang Jiugong, draft the decree." Kangxi was pleased and naturally thought of the full moon celebration for the twins today, so he immediately ordered Liang Jiugong to draft the decree.
Meanwhile, Yin Qingyi and her three children—mainly the three children—were surrounded by a group of people who looked at them like they were monkeys, praising how well the children were raised and how handsome they were.
Yin Qingyi kept a stiff smile on her face, and only answered a sentence or two when someone asked her a question, and shut up when no one asked her.
"My little niece is so beautiful!" Yinzhen leaned closer to take a look and immediately fell in love with his little niece.
"What, do you think your two little nephews aren't good-looking?" Yinzhen asked from the side. Although he did think that his little niece was indeed good-looking, when did Yinzhen's taste become as good as his?
"Yes, none of them are as pretty as my little niece." Yinzhen nodded.
“Look, look, she smiled at me. She also thinks I’m right.” Yinzhen proudly raised his chin.
"She probably just thinks this guy is an idiot, right? He keeps staring at her and smiling, practically drooling," Yin'e said jokingly from the side.
"You're talking nonsense! My little niece would never think of me like that." Yinzhen raised his foot to kick Yin'e.
"What are you doing! How old are you and still don't know any better! What if you hurt someone?" Yinzhi intervened, stopping the two from arguing.
Yin Qingyi then raised her eyes and secretly glanced at the Eighth Prince. This was someone who almost sat in that position, and she was very curious about what he looked like.
At first glance, he truly lived up to his title of the Eighth Prince, possessing the air of a scholar. However, upon closer inspection, Yin Qingyi felt that this was merely a facade. Yin Si gave her the feeling of a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, ready to strike when one was least expecting it.
Thinking this, Yin Qingyi withdrew her gaze from the corner of her eye and quietly became a background figure.
"Let me take a look. Hmm, Yinzhen's judgment can be good sometimes. Indeed, this little niece is prettier than these two boys, but these two boys are not bad-looking either. This one looks like the fourth prince, and he really has a dignified face since he was a child." The Crown Prince commented after walking over and looking at the girl.
"Your Highness is too kind." Yinzhen followed behind the Crown Prince. He was quite pleased to hear the Crown Prince praise his daughter, but the smile on his lips immediately disappeared when he heard the Crown Prince mention his son.
"Look, he looks even more like him with that stern face now." Prince Zhi also came over at this moment and teased Yinzhen when he saw him like this.
"Fourth brother, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but look at you, always with that long face. The children have all gone with you. You should smile more." The third brother, Yin Zhi, also spoke up.
"Yes, what the Crown Prince and my eldest and third brothers said is true." Although Yinzhen said this, his face remained stern.
"On this joyous day, Fourth Brother, don't keep such a stern face!" A dignified voice suddenly came from the doorway, tinged with amusement.
"Father Emperor!?" Yinzhen looked over, his eyes widening in surprise.
"May Your Majesty be blessed! Long live the Emperor!" Everyone in the courtyard bowed their heads in unison.
Yin Qingyi knelt in the crowd, her mind blank. How could the Emperor be here too? Her heart couldn't take it!
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