Yinzhen had already lost many children.
Song's two daughters.
The Empress's eldest son, Honghui.
Consort Qi's two sons.
One of the daughters of Consort Nian.
And that doesn't even include the women in the backyard who got pregnant but couldn't give birth!
Jia Yue, unaware of his thoughts, replied when he mentioned the baby's first birthday celebration: "The banquet is usually organized by Her Majesty the Empress. Her Majesty is very capable and kind to Hongzhao. I will follow the Emperor and Her Majesty's arrangements."
Yinzhen laughed at her: "You are too concerned about the rules. You are Hongzhao's mother. The Empress also wants me to ask you if you have any thoughts."
"I have never hosted a banquet before, so I don't have many ideas for the moment. Your Majesty is also Hongzhao's father. I wonder if Your Majesty has any ideas? I'd like to know Your Majesty's plans!"
“Hongzhao is my first child after I ascended the throne. I couldn’t hold a big celebration for his third-day celebration and full-month celebration. I want to make his first birthday celebration more solemn.”
Jia Yue naturally had no objection: "In that case, I will thank Your Majesty on behalf of Hongzhao. I wonder where Your Majesty thinks would be a suitable place to hold the first birthday celebration?"
"I intend to hold the audience at the Hall of Introductions."
Jia Yue was taken aback. She was quite familiar with the architectural system of the Yuanmingyuan. The Introduction Building had only been built not long ago, and this place was indeed used for entertaining guests.
"His Majesty is good to Hongzhao. The place where he is introduced is large and spacious. His Majesty has really gone to great lengths."
"I will also take this opportunity to see the performance of the Eight Banners soldiers."
The entry of Manchu bannermen into officialdom was different from that of ordinary people. They could rely on their family's glory to perform in front of the emperor. If they performed well and pleased the emperor, then rising to the top in one step was not a dream.
This is essentially a special imperial examination, and if someone can seize this opportunity to shine, it would be a good thing for Hongzhao.
Jia Yue lowered her head, pretending not to understand the ulterior motives, and simply smiled and said, "What the Emperor arranges must be good."
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