Sherry didn't have time to worry about those things.
It was agreed that I would draw a portrait of the fourth child as a childhood memoir.
Some children are lying on their backs with their feet in the air, some are nibbling on their chubby little toes, some are giggling, some are looking pitiful and about to cry, some are wearing red bibs like Fuwa mascots, and some are walking their little birds with their bottoms exposed...
After the palace returned to peace, Consort Tong reduced her meetings with Yinzhen, citing his poor health.
This reason is excessively arbitrary.
Everyone in the palace knows that the fourth prince is physically strong.
Sherry remembered the message from home, so she pretended to pester them for two more days before letting it go.
After all, she could still charm the little guy at night, and occasionally a string of younger siblings would call out "brother" and "mother".
It was very lively.
On May 21, 1679 (the 18th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign), Lady Xiao Guoluo went into labor and gave birth to a daughter after great hardship.
When Emperor Kangxi heard the news, he sighed heavily and reluctantly summoned the lamas and shamans to the palace.
Sherry thought about how, although she hadn't exactly doted on him, she had still shown him some favoritism over the past six months, so she stopped bothering him.
Kangxi waited for a long time and found that he was still himself.
I couldn't help but laugh out loud, thinking I had escaped the nightmare.
The shamans and lamas were greatly rewarded.
In my joy, I naturally wanted to find a good partner to celebrate with.
So the candles in Yonghe Palace burned brightly all night.
Both parties are very satisfied!
People tend to want to stir things up when they have free time.
For example, two Nara clan members.
For example, Sydney today.
She kept finding new ways to torment Kangxi, but she was getting tired of it.
Now I'm thinking of something a bit more sophisticated—like, soul resonance.
Sherry thought for a moment and realized that discussing politics would easily trigger Kangxi's temper.
When it comes to romantic talk, he has no shortage of beautiful women to talk about.
When it comes to ideals, without even asking, she already guessed that it was something she couldn't participate in.
If this conversation continues, won't she fall out of favor?!
After thinking for a long time with a blank expression, Shirley came up with an argument.
Different positions lead to different ideas.
She could talk to any fairy he was.
Or, even if he weren't an emperor, she could still talk to him.
If she accidentally slips up, wouldn't Emperor Kangxi be tempted to execute her?
Sherry understands!
"Sir, do you prefer a face like a fairy, or a figure like a fairy?"
Yes, perfectly avoided his triggers, clever.
Sherry thought to herself with delight.
Emperor Kangxi paused for a moment, almost bursting out laughing.
"My beloved concubine is truly confident and arrogant!"
"Is it appropriate for me to lack confidence to be your beloved concubine?" Sherry looked innocent. "You are my man, of course I don't need to feel inferior."
Sherry's words were true, but what she really thought was: You're my man, you don't need to feel inferior! If you could actually have children, you'd be a huge plus!!!
When Emperor Kangxi heard what Xue Li said, he couldn't help but chuckle.
He chuckled softly, his fist pressed together, and couldn't stop for a long time.
"Yes, my beloved concubine is indeed a little vixen!"
The two chatted aimlessly for a long time, then started reminiscing about the past.
Two months later, Sydney announced her pregnancy.
At the same time, however, Kangxi had a nightmare.
He dreamt of a massive earthquake in Beijing, and the extent of the damage and the severity of the disaster shocked him.
Sherry repeated the dream three times to remind him.
On the one hand, it's about building momentum for the children, and on the other hand, it's about preventing natural disasters and man-made calamities.
She's an expert at this job.
After all, Emperor Kangxi issued an edict of self-reproach for this in history.
Of course, Kangxi's propaganda was deeply influenced by the concept of "interaction between Heaven and man," believing that earthquakes were a warning from Heaven to human affairs.
Therefore, he issued an edict of self-reproach, blaming himself for failing to comply with the will of Heaven in politics, and vowing to clean up the abuses in government and punish corrupt officials.
The essence is to better control people's hearts and appease the masses!
At this moment, after three consecutive nights of nightmares, Kangxi was so afraid of forgetting them that he got up in the middle of the night and wrote them down.
He vaguely remembered that two children were holding his hands as they went to see it.
Emperor Kangxi was completely baffled!
Two months later, the imperial physician delivered twins to Xue Li, a boy and a girl.
Yes, it's the sixth prince and the seventh princess who only lived for two months.
Kangxi then realized who had given him the warning!
And firmly believed that Shirley was carrying twins, a dragon and a phoenix, who would bless the Qing Dynasty.
Kangxi began to make arrangements and plans step by step!
Harvesting grain, relocating people from their ancestral homes, various subsidies...
On the 28th day of the seventh month of the 18th year of the Kangxi reign (September 2, 1679), at noon, the earth dragon turned over as expected.
Thanks to Kangxi's prior preparations, the losses from the disaster were negligible.
In addition, his advance precautions earned him a good reputation among the people.
For several days in a row, Emperor Kangxi was all smiles. Every time he went to Yonghe Palace, he would touch Xue Li's belly and mutter some words.
She even took time every day to do prenatal education for Shirley, dryly reciting the Three Character Classic.
Sydney's sleep quality has improved dramatically!
After their previous pointless conversations, the two changed their way of interacting.
One was reciting a poem in a serious tone, while the other was fast asleep!
Nobody thought anything was wrong.
Kangxi looked at Xue Li's profile and smiled broadly.
Shirley looked at the doting smile on his face, got goosebumps, and turned over to sleep.
It wasn't until I woke up from my afternoon nap that I learned that Emperor Kangxi had taken away a palace maid named Daijia from Yonghe Palace.
After thinking about it, it's not a bad idea. The seventh prince should be raised in Yonghe Palace, as that will be her son's future fighting force!
The next day, Emperor Kangxi bestowed gifts upon Lady Daijia, and also generously gifted her snow pears.
Consort Tong looked at Xue Li with great interest, and Xue Li's eyes lit up instantly.
"Your Highness looks quite well today, let's take Yinzhen out for some sunshine together!"
Consort Tong: ...She takes any opportunity to climb the ladder, she doesn't know what shame is.
"Yes. Yinzhen can call me 'Mother' now." Consort Tong said with a smile, but then felt a little embarrassed.
The eyes of several concubines immediately shifted to Xue Li.
"Really? Fourth Brother looks just like me, so smart!" Sherry said proudly, patting her belly.
The gloating on the faces of the concubines disappeared. No matter what, the children the emperor called "blessed" while carrying twins were not theirs.
However, a few people couldn't quite keep their expressions to themselves. What smart person would constantly talk about how smart they are?
Consort Tong paused, somewhat regretting her boastful behavior, and waved her hand to dismiss the crowd.
Shirley had just kissed her eldest son twice when Granny Ma snatched the kiss away from her.
That's why they say kids are the hardest to deal with.
Sherry was in a good mood today, so she handed Granny Ma the clothes and cloth toys she had prepared for the fourth son.
As she left, she cheekily asked, "Granny Ma, do the children at home still recognize you?"
Sherry ran off in a flash, which nearly made Granny Ma lose her temper.
Unable to complain to her master every day, Granny Ma burned the toys and clothes that Xue Li had prepared in a fit of anger.
Two days later, because of her body odor, Ma Ma was sent back to the Tong residence by Consort Tong.
Sherry still remembers that day, accompanied by the burning flames, Granny Ma was so smoky that she looked like she had been pickled.
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