Kangxi: "My beloved concubine meant well, with the heart of a loving mother. How could I blame you? This time, no one will be allowed to enter the inner palace of Yinyi."
Kangxi vaguely understood Anning and Yinyi's thoughts; they probably didn't want trouble in the inner court, not because Xilinjueluo was too charming.
When Kangxi considered Yinyi as one of the candidates for succession, he investigated Yinyi's harem, and also focused on investigating Lady Xilin Gioro. He learned that she was a "virtuous wife and loving mother" who treated Yinyi with respect and would not affect Yinyi's decision-making on state affairs.
Kangxi's previous opinion of her was that she had no children, but now that he knew the reason, he naturally couldn't blame her, and he was happy to give Lady Xilin Gioro a chance.
Moreover, he also hoped that Yin Yi's eldest son could have a significant age gap with his illegitimate son.
Perhaps the shadow cast by the First Prince and the deposed Crown Prince was too great for him. Although the tragic ends of the two were partly his fault, Kangxi hoped to find "redemption" in the next generation.
That's why he said those words; it wasn't a compromise, but a way of comforting himself.
An Ning thanked Kangxi, and the matter was considered closed.
Regarding Yin Yi's situation, many people think he will be the second "Eighth Prince". After the Eighth Prince's wife was explicitly called "the most jealous woman in the Qing Dynasty" by Emperor Kangxi, Yin Yi still dared to be alone in his harem. Many people believe that he may not have that ambition and only wanted to be a virtuous prince.
At various banquets, Consort Shu would subtly compare herself to Jin Yao, trying to clear her name of being a jealous woman. However, Emperor Kangxi said nothing. All the wives and concubines knew that Consort Shu was protective of her own, and no one dared to say anything unpleasant to her face.
Jin Yao's mother, Niohuru, heard about these rumors and was very worried about her daughter. She went to Jin Yao's house to inquire about the situation and was completely relieved after learning the details.
Niohuru was not one to believe everything she heard. She allowed her daughter to take a concubine for her husband. Since Yinyi and Consort Shu had no objections, she, as the mother-in-law, naturally wouldn't complain that her daughter was living too comfortably and would find fault with her.
Right after the talent show ended, almost all of the older brothers ahead of Yin Yi had someone move into their backyards, but Yin Yi's backyard remained empty, which fueled the rumors and gossip behind his back.
It was at this time that Yin Yi announced to the public that Jin Yao was three months pregnant.
Then came Emperor Kangxi's generous rewards to Anning.
For every person who is happy, there is someone who is sad.
The most heartbroken was the Eighth Prince's wife, followed by the Fourth Prince's wife.
The Eighth Prince's wife earned the title of the most jealous woman in the Qing Dynasty because she had no children over the years, a title bestowed upon her by Emperor Kangxi himself. Even so, the Eighth Prince eventually had a son and a daughter with another woman.
Although they only had children, the Eighth Prince no longer favored his wives after they had children, but in the eyes of the Eighth Princess Consort, this was a betrayal.
Her reputation was gone, and the promise of a lifetime of love and companionship from her husband was also gone.
But Jin Yao was luckier than her. Not only was she alone in the backyard, she was also fortunate enough to have a child. The Eighth Prince's wife was jealous!
As for the Fourth Prince's wife, Lady Dong'e, she had already become obsessed. The Fourth Prince was becoming increasingly impatient with her. When she learned that Jin Yao was pregnant, it reminded her of An Ning, the sister-in-law whose son had died young in her previous life. Why was she able to have many children and grandchildren in this life, even though she was Kangxi's concubine?
However, no matter how unhappy they were, there was nothing they could do. They had neither the ability nor the courage to do anything to Jin Yao. If they did, losing their own lives would be the least of their worries.
The fact that a prince's wife, who hadn't even had two children, dared to sow discord among the princes was, in Emperor Kangxi's opinion, a sure sign that she hadn't been properly raised at home, and that it would inevitably bring shame upon her family.
Yin Yi and Jin Yao, who were about to become parents, ignored the outside noise and were immersed in the joy of becoming parents.
When Jin Yao learned she was pregnant, she breathed a huge sigh of relief. She had been married for three years and was the only one in the household, but she had no children. Even though Yin Yi had told her not to have children for the time being, the pressure from the outside world was still immense.
Now that she is pregnant as she wished, Jin Yao is completely relaxed.
Jin Yao: "Master, who are these two nannies?"
Yin Yi: "The nanny sent by my mother is knowledgeable about childbirth and can deliver babies. She also knows some basic medical skills."
Jin Yao was flattered: "Both of them?"
Yin Yi nodded: "Of course they are. Don't worry, Mother has no shortage of such talents."
Yin Yi knew how wealthy An Ning was, and she had many such nannies under her command for safety reasons. There were secrets and intrigues in the inner palace, and she had to be careful.
Now that her daughter-in-law is pregnant, she naturally won't be stingy.
In fact, Jin Yao's pregnancy was part of An Ning's plan. When she was pregnant with Yin Yi, she used a drug. In the period before Jin Yao became pregnant, she put a drug in the tea for both Yin Yi and Jin Yao.
These two nannies were trained three years ago when Yin Yi got married. Before that, they had only learned medical skills and knowledge about caring for pregnant women, which they learned in the last three years.
Jin Yao: "My mother is so good to me. I must thank her properly tomorrow."
Yin Yi smiled and shook his head: "Mother said that she knows you are filial and that it is good that you have this intention. During your pregnancy, unless it is a banquet that you need to attend in the palace, you do not need to go to the palace to pay your respects. Mother specifically instructed me that there are many people coming and going in the palace and it is inevitable that there will be collisions."
Jin Yao wasn't surprised to hear this. After three years, she knew that An Ning wasn't someone who believed everything she said.
Accidents can easily happen in the palace, so it's best to avoid going out at this time.
Jin Yao: "I will listen to my mother. When you go to the palace to pay your respects to my mother, please thank her for me. After the child is born, I will go to the palace to fulfill my filial duty to my mother."
Yin Yi: "Okay."
Seven months later, Jin Yao gave birth to a little prince amidst the hopes of An Ning, Kangxi, and Yin Yi.
To be honest, An Ning breathed a sigh of relief for Jin Yao.
In a dynasty where male heirs were the sole successors, if Jin Yao did not have a son, she had to conceive again as soon as possible, and it had to be a son. Otherwise, she might end up like the First Prince's first wife, giving birth to four daughters in a row.
She eventually gave birth to a son, but by then her health was completely ruined. All her children were weak and, without their mother's protection, none of them lived to a ripe old age.
If she didn't want to end up like the First Consort, then she could only allow her husband to take a concubine.
Jin Yao felt relieved, just like An Ning had thought. It wasn't that she didn't like daughters, but she needed a son at the moment.
As for having daughters, it's alright for daughters of Manchu families, but as for royal princesses, she couldn't bear to think about the princesses and noblewomen who had died in Mongolia over the years.
Kangxi entered Changchun Palace with a joyful expression.
As usual, after finishing a cup of Biluochun tea, Kangxi couldn't help but say, "Yinyi finally has a son. My youngest son already has a son. I just don't know what the child looks like. Since I'm in the palace, it's not appropriate for me to go and see him in person."
An Ning smiled gently: "Children all look pretty much the same when they are first born. They will become more beautiful when they are a month old. They will eventually enter the palace. Your Majesty must not get tired of looking at them and think they are naughty."
"I'm afraid he's not naughty enough. My dear consort, what name do you think I should give the little prince?"
"Your Majesty is very knowledgeable. I am afraid that I cannot compare with Your Majesty when it comes to naming things."
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