Hongli meant that this was just how it was presented to outsiders. In front of others, she would just put on a show, serving tea and water, but in private, she would let Su Yushan do as she pleased.
Yunfang had no objections, and the matter was settled.
Liu Da Niang couldn't do anything about her daughter's desire to escape, so she could only comfort herself that it was a good thing that her daughter was in the prince's mansion. It would be even better if Yu Shan could find Yun Fang a good husband in the future.
The following days were peaceful. There was no special progress between Su Yushan and Hongli, but there were no more disputes either. The two got along fairly well. She was having a very hard time during her pregnancy. The more months she went, the more uncomfortable she felt when she slept. Hongli felt sorry for her when he saw how much she was suffering. Naturally, he didn't mention any romance anymore. The most important thing right now was for her to give birth to the child safely. Everything else could be discussed later. There was no rush.
Time flows like water, leisurely and quietly. In April of the sixth year of Yongzheng's reign, the fourth prince's wife, Yu Ying, gave birth to a daughter, who became Hongli's eldest daughter.
Upon learning that her daughter-in-law had given birth to a girl, Consort Xi was slightly disappointed, but she still bestowed upon her daughter-in-law many tonics according to custom, and sent someone to tell her to take good care of her health and try to continue to have children.
Yu Ying also wanted to give birth to Hongli's eldest son, but unfortunately, fate did not give her this opportunity. She could only comfort herself that there was still hope in the future.
Half a month later, news came from the other courtyard that Princess Jin was about to give birth, and the situation was very bad. The midwife said that Princess Jin was having a difficult labor and could die at any time.
Jin Gege was worried that she would never see the Fourth Prince again, so she asked the servants to invite him to the villa so that he could see her one last time.
At that time, Hongli was having dinner with Su Yushan. Upon hearing this, his brows furrowed.
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