Sherry was delighted; with the Empress Dowager's favor, what more could she ask for?
After Consort Tong intercepted her favor several times, she stopped taking her seriously.
This made him even more audacious, and Kangxi compensated Sherry with all sorts of jewelry, fabrics, and silver!
Emperor Kangxi would not allow his cousin to lose face!
But Consort Tong didn't know that. She only knew that Emperor Kangxi sent Xue Li gifts every day and looked at Xue Li with disdain.
Sherry: I heard I thanked you! (????)
Sydney clearly understands the general direction and remains remarkably calm.
Thus, at the end of June in the 16th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1677), Sydney went into labor!
With the protection of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, she gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, safely and peacefully!
Emperor Kangxi began to regret his promise to the Empress Dowager.
First, he never expected it to be twins. Second, he never expected it to be a boy and a girl.
In short, seeing the joy on the faces of the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, Kangxi could not bring himself to refuse!
But he was determined that the little princess would not be sent to a marriage alliance! The twins of the Qing Dynasty must stay in the Qing Dynasty!
The Empress Dowager later found out but had no objection! She even sent Kangxi a few more fertile young palace maids.
Including the Wanliuha clan and the Daijia clan!
After giving birth, Sydney fell into a deep sleep.
Consort Niohuru and Consort Tong looked at the two babies with tenderness in their eyes.
They want to have children too.
The next day, Shirley woke up, ate her meal, and consumed her own elixir and spiritual spring water!
She seemed to be in better spirits when Aunt Xiwa came in with two wet nurses.
Sherry's eyes widened in shock as she looked at the two ugly dolls!
She'd seen ugly people, but never anyone this ugly! He looked like a little old man.
Sherry almost cried: "Auntie, is this my child?"
Aunt Xiwa couldn't help but laugh: "Of course, it doesn't look good now, but it will get better and better in the future! Don't worry, Master!"
Sherry still found them both an eyesore and told them to leave!
"Aunt Xiwa, make sure to keep a close eye on the servants," Xue Li earnestly instructed Aunt Xiwa.
"Don't worry, Master. It was arranged by the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager!" Aunt Xiwa said with a firm expression.
Meanwhile, Emperor Kangxi paid his respects to the Empress Dowager.
The grandmother and grandchildren were very happy to have welcomed twins yesterday.
"Now that we have twins, who would dare say that our Aisin Gioro family has been punished by heaven!" The Empress Dowager thought of something, her face turning grim.
When Kangxi heard this, he frowned.
Actually, the initial folk belief was that he had incurred divine retribution and would bring misfortune to his wife and children.
Thinking of this, Kangxi held the jade pendant in his hand and said gently, "Grandma, I think twins are an auspicious sign for our Great Qing! Let the little princess take the same name as her brothers!"
The Empress Dowager quickly realized that they were afraid she would marry her little princess to Mongolia for a political alliance!
The Empress Dowager nodded in agreement.
"Juechan has done a great service, Xuan Ye, you must reward him handsomely!"
"Grandson understands! I'm thinking of bestowing upon her the title 'Xi,' which has a very good meaning!" Kangxi looked at the Empress Dowager, everything was understood without words.
The character “熹” means brightness and heat.
The Empress Dowager, sitting to the side, grew a little anxious: "That, that..."
She never interferes in things, which is why everything goes smoothly for her.
The Empress Dowager glanced at her and said in a deep voice, "You are the Empress Dowager, so just speak frankly about what's on your mind. We're all family!"
The Empress Dowager glanced at Kangxi and his great-aunt, then thought of the two infants and finally couldn't help but speak up: "Twins of a dragon and a phoenix are an auspicious sign for our Great Qing Dynasty. Those two girls have made a contribution, shouldn't they be promoted in rank?"
The Empress Dowager became increasingly guilty as she spoke, but she still managed to say it!
The Empress Dowager's lips curled into a smile.
Seeing his mother's somewhat guilty expression, Kangxi inexplicably thought of Xue Li.
Playing with the jade pendant in his hand, he smiled and said, "I plan to promote her rank and enfeoff her in the harem! Don't worry, I'm just wondering where she'll live!"
The Empress Dowager was relieved to hear this, but Sherry on the other end laughed sarcastically.
She was munching on a pear from the spatial storage when the system hurriedly sent her a message.
By observing Kangxi's subtle expressions, Xue Li knew that he really had no intention of promoting her rank!
She enjoys the privileges of a concubine, but she is not a concubine princess!
Just like the Uya clan later on, she was made a concubine because of her child, and Consort Tong mentioned it once. Later, she was made a concubine again because of her child!
The more I ate the pear, the happier I became, and then I started eating grapes!
It's okay if you look down on me, it's okay if you use your looks to please others, but you won't be able to have a son in the future!
Let's see how you try to jump around!
Sherry's smile was sinister, which startled the system!
A certain system: Only petty people and women are difficult to deal with. Female demons are the same! ?( ó?ò)
Sherry ignored him and continued sleeping!
She didn't mind; after all, their attraction to each other was simply that he coveted her beauty and she craved his dragon aura!
Each gets what they need; it's fair and reasonable!
Sherry was content and satisfied during her postpartum period.
After much deliberation, Emperor Kangxi finally wrote the imperial edict! After all, it was the will of his maternal grandmother and empress dowager!
Besides, although Juechan's background was somewhat humble, she was beautiful, obedient, and incredibly passionate in bed! She even gave birth to the first pair of twins in the Qing Dynasty! She deserves a reward for her merits!
Sherry: It's just a toy! If it's a toy, you should be aware of its worth!
Thus, on the day of the baby's third-day celebration, the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager each held one of the babies!
Emperor Kangxi bestowed the names: Prince Yinzu and Princess Yinfu.
Sherry: ⊙▽⊙
After the full moon celebration, the child will be sent to Shou Kang Palace.
The Empress Dowager went into the inner room and quietly asked her, "Should we keep the little princess?"
Sherry smiled happily and rubbed against the Empress Dowager, saying, "No need, I'm at ease with them together! I'm entrusting them to you!"
The Empress Dowager patted her head and said softly, "The Emperor will promote you! Just wait!"
Sherry, looking very obedient, clung to the Empress Dowager's arm: "It must have been your suggestion, right?!"
The Empress Dowager paused, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, patted her hand, and left with the children.
In August of the 16th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1677), the emperor bestowed titles and honors upon his concubines!
Because the ranks were not clearly defined at that time, most of them were concubines, and the ranks of concubines, consorts, and noble ladies were determined by their family background and the favor they received.
Consort Niohuru is now empress!
Consort Tong is promoted to Imperial Noble Consort Tong and granted the power to assist in managing the six palaces!
Consort Li was promoted to Imperial Concubine An.
Consort Jin of the Wanyan clan, with the title of Jing.
Consort Nara was promoted to the rank of Consort Hui.
Consort Ma Jia was promoted to the rank of Consort Rong.
Consort Juechan was promoted to the rank of Consort Xi.
Consort Guo Luoluo was promoted to Imperial Concubine, with the title "Yi".
Concubine Hesheli was promoted to Consort Xi.
Empress Niohuru moved into Kunning Palace, and Shirley moved into the main hall of Yongshou Palace right after!
Sherry was very satisfied; she didn't care whether they were both made concubines.
Great, you got promoted!
Thus began Shirley's routine of paying respects to the Empress, the Grand Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager in the morning, having lunch with the Empress Dowager at noon, and playing with the children in the afternoon!
She would sleep with the emperor every now and then, watching her concubines exchange witty remarks.
It's not that she doesn't want to participate, it's just that they don't include her in their games!
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