After hearing this, the palace maid flattered, "Your Majesty is indeed far-sighted; it was I who failed to consider things properly."
Consort Xi smiled and said, "It's not that you're being inconsiderate, it's just that you haven't quite gotten used to your status as the Emperor yet."
"Yes, Your Majesty. By the way, since we can't tamper with the items for the baby's first birthday celebration, why not tamper with the Sixth Prince's items instead?"
"Oh? Tell me more."
"Children are delicate and more sensitive than adults. Before the first birthday celebration, we should try to get the sixth prince's wet nurse to eat something that might cause her to become restless."
On the day of the Sixth Prince's first birthday celebration, he would inevitably cry and be restless. As a result, he would leave a bad impression on the imperial relatives and court officials. The Emperor had put so much effort into organizing the first birthday celebration for the Sixth Prince, but the Sixth Prince was afraid of many people and cried incessantly.
If such rumors spread far and wide, the Emperor will surely hear them, and his impression of the Sixth Prince will undoubtedly suffer greatly. What does Your Majesty think?
Consort Xi smiled, "This method is not bad."
It's not easy to poison the wet nurses of the emperor's sons, as everything they put in their mouths will be thoroughly inspected. But things that can make people anxious and uneasy are much easier to do than poison.
"I'm entrusting this matter to you. Make sure you handle it properly."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
At this time, Jia Yue was unaware of Consort Xi's plans, but she was naturally very cautious about the upcoming first birthday celebration and specially summoned Granny Chen.
"Granny, you once served the Empress Dowager and are very knowledgeable. Now that I am a mother, this is my first time. The Emperor wants to hold a grand first birthday banquet, so I hope you can give me some pointers."
Jia Yue's words were very friendly, and Granny Chen felt very comfortable staying with her.
Outside the palace, her daughter, the Empress Dowager, always took care of her. Although Jia Yue didn't have many connections outside the palace, she had eunuchs who could leave the palace, and they provided a lot of help.
Jia Yue was usually very generous to Granny Chen.
Granny Chen genuinely respected Jia Yue as her mistress, and even if Jia Yue didn't speak, Granny Chen would still pay attention.
"Your Majesty is too kind to this humble servant. I wouldn't call it giving pointers, but there are indeed some things that need attention..."
Having served Consort De for so many years, Granny Chen was known for having a large number of children in the Kangxi Emperor's harem, and she had witnessed many of the baby's first birthday celebrations.
She was quite knowledgeable, and there were many stories of people arranging baby showers at first birthday celebrations. So, Granny Chen started talking about the past.
As Jia Yue listened, she took careful notes, marveling at the "excitement" of Kangxi's harem and finding it truly thought-provoking.
"Thank you for your guidance, Granny. I will certainly reward you handsomely."
Granny Chen smiled and said, "It's all what I should do, Your Highness. I don't deserve your reward."
"Granny, you have been so devoted to the Sixth Prince and to me. No amount of reward from me will be enough. Please don't stand on ceremony."
"Then this servant thanks Your Highness in advance."
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