Granny Mei guessed to herself, "His Majesty probably doesn't know that the midwives have always been very proper and haven't given anything away."
The Empress Dowager felt something was amiss. "Then why did he suddenly change the person?"
"It's probably just a precaution, isn't it? Knowing the Emperor's temperament, if he had really discovered something, he would probably have made a scene long ago."
The Empress Dowager had arranged for people to act long ago, but she hadn't made a move yet because she didn't want to harm the imperial heir. She originally planned to wait until Su Yushan gave birth before taking action, but who would have thought that Hongli would pull such a move, catching everyone off guard!
Jingren Palace is heavily guarded, and Hongli has protected Su Yushan very well. If this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult to make a move again!
After all, it is common for women to die in childbirth, but if something happens under normal circumstances, it is easy to arouse suspicion.
The Empress Dowager was filled with regret for missing the opportunity. She was unwilling to openly argue with her son, so she could only give up for the time being and look for another chance.
When the Imperial Noble Consort was pregnant, all the concubines came to offer their congratulations, but Hongli turned them all away, saying that Yushan was in confinement and needed to rest, and that they should come after she finished her confinement.
Lan Rong scoffed inwardly at Su Yushan's good fortune. Not only was she favored, but she also kept giving birth to sons. It was truly infuriating!
Su Yushan and her child are both safe and sound, which was beyond Gao Xiuwen's expectations. Logically speaking, the Empress Dowager should have taken drastic measures, so why was there no movement?
Kao Hsiu-wen secretly regretted her miscalculation; in this way, she would have to relinquish power in another month!
Despite her anxiety, she dared not make any rash moves, knowing full well that if she took action against Su Yushan, Hongli would definitely investigate thoroughly. No one in the palace could be completely trusted, and the person behind it all would surely be implicated. She would not only harm herself but also implicate her family.
Knowing the consequences, Gao Xiuwen never dared to act rashly, waiting for others to lose their patience so she could reap the benefits.
However, the Empress Dowager had already missed her chance and could only temporarily put things quiet. The Empress was devastated by the departure of those around her, and since she was responsible for the entire family, she dared not act recklessly. Lan Rong also had the desire but not the courage to do so.
These people were all observing and waiting for someone else to make a move so that Su Yushan could have some peace.
Fortunately, there were wet nurses and nannies in the palace who took turns caring for the children, so Su Yushan had the opportunity to rest and recuperate in peace. If she had to take care of four children by herself, she would probably go crazy.
She remembered that her younger sister, Yu Chan, seemed to have become pregnant around the same time as her. She had already given birth, but she didn't know if Yu Chan was about to give birth.
Su Yushan was eager to know about her sister's situation, so she asked Hongli to send someone out of the palace to inquire about the news.
Upon inquiry, it was learned that Yu Chan had given birth just two days prior to the birth of a boy. After having three daughters in a row, she finally had a son. Madam Zheng was overjoyed and went to hold her grandson every day.
Rong Yu was also present at the time. Upon hearing the palace servants' report, she couldn't help but sigh, "My aunt also has a boy! How come she only gives birth to boys?"
Su Yushan replied with a smile, "Your aunt has three daughters! They are all your cousins!"
"Really?" Rong Yu's eyes widened in surprise. "I didn't know I had so many sisters! I've never met my older or younger cousins! Mother, can I meet them?"
The cousins on her aunt's side should have been very close, but unfortunately Rongyu was either in the Prince's mansion or the palace. They had met when she was a child, but Rongyu was only a few years old at that time, and she had probably long forgotten them and had no impression of them.
Yu Shan also wanted them to meet, but it was not her decision.
Hongli did say that her relatives could enter the palace to visit her, but only adults were allowed; it was unlikely that they would bring children.
"Let me ask your father first!"
That evening, Su Yushan casually mentioned that she wanted the children to meet, so that they would at least have an impression of each other and not be completely unfamiliar with their own relatives.
She thought Hongli would politely decline, but to her surprise, he agreed!
However, there were too many children from each family, and if all the children came, it would be too noisy. Therefore, Hongli suggested that after Su Jiafeng returned to the capital, all three of her relatives could enter the palace, with each family bringing only one child.
Being able to take care of the child already breaks palace rules, and this is probably the limit for Hongli. Su Yushan nodded and smiled, "Then I thank Your Majesty for your great kindness!"
What Hongli couldn't stand the most was her coquettish manner of drawing out the last syllable; every time he saw it, his bones would melt!
Dissatisfied, he pinched her delicate nose. "You thank me all day long, but I don't see you doing anything in return."
The implication was so obvious that she understood perfectly. "I'm still in my postpartum period! I'll express my feelings after I'm done!"
"I meant for you to kiss me, not to do anything else. Why are you getting the wrong idea?" Hongli corrected her seriously. Su Yushan's cheeks flushed red. She didn't want to talk to him, but if she was shy, wouldn't that give him the upper hand?
Not wanting to be laughed at by him, Su Yushan's bright eyes flickered, her gaze alluring, "I originally planned to help you in another way, but since you're so righteous and don't want it, then forget it!"
Upon hearing this, Hongli was immediately filled with lust. "What method? Tell me in detail..."
Having successfully piqued his interest, Su Yushan hesitated again, saying, "If I don't tell you, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Hongli was not about to let her off easily. He grabbed her hand and whispered in her ear, "You don't have to say anything, just do it."
"..." She was just saying it casually to tease him, but he took it seriously and insisted that she keep her word.
At this moment, Su Yushan was filled with remorse, secretly lamenting that she shouldn't have spoken up. Now that he was relentless in pursuing her words, it was difficult for her to deny them.
After much refusing, she finally gave in to him and boarded his ship, enduring hardship herself to help him once again...
Even though he was temporarily relieved, Hongli was still not satisfied and looked forward to the end of her postpartum period so that he could truly indulge himself.
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