At first, everyone was a little confused, wondering why the emperor would suddenly bestow such great titles. Was it because the fourth prince was getting married and the emperor was too happy?
But when they heard in the afternoon that the Imperial Noble Consort was pregnant, they understood.
The Emperor is delighted. He is about to turn fifty and can still have children, which is indeed a joyous occasion.
In no time, those who were sensible began to submit memorials to congratulate the Emperor, while those with influence who could present their memorials to the Imperial Noble Consort naturally prepared fine gifts and went in person to offer their congratulations.
Qian Shengyan only met with the Thirteenth Prince's wife and a few other relatives, as well as two of Niohuru's sisters-in-law. She declined to meet anyone else, saying that she was tired and needed to rest and recuperate during her pregnancy.
However, before meeting the ladies from outside the palace, the first people Qian Shengyan saw were naturally her own children. When Ferguchun and the two princesses came, Qian Shengyan didn't think much of it, and her daughters were truly sweet and considerate. Ferguchun was only worried that Qian Shengyan would be tired, but she also said expectantly, "Whether Mother gives birth to a younger brother or sister, your daughter can help Mother take care of them."
She still fondly remembers the days when she held and comforted Hongshan, who was crying loudly.
Unfortunately, Hongshan is five years old this year and no longer cries so easily. Besides, he runs so fast that she can't catch up with him!
Qian Shengyan hugged her daughter gratefully, then accepted the little clothes sewn by the two princesses as a token of her gratitude. In the afternoon, she welcomed her two sons.
Qian Shengyan was a little embarrassed when she saw Hongli, but luckily Hongshan was there. The little guy ran over and looked at Qian Shengyan's belly with bright eyes: "Mother! Is Hongshan going to have a younger brother or sister?"
"Yes, is Hongshan happy?" Qian Shengyan touched her youngest son's chubby face and then touched his curly hair that hadn't been shaved yet.
Hongshan nodded frantically: "Happy! Hongshan isn't the youngest anymore!"
Qian Shengyan laughed, and Hongli laughed out loud too, but couldn't help complaining to Qian Shengyan, "You said you'd start Hongshan's education this year, but he..."
"Fourth Brother, you mustn't say it!" Hongshan became anxious and jumped up to cover Hongli's mouth, but Hongli smiled and said, "Alright, I won't say it."
After the two sons had made a fuss for a while, Qian Shengyan still kept Hongli behind, saying, "Your mother will definitely not delay your wedding."
"Your Majesty, I have read the regulations that Mother had the Imperial Household Department prepare. Everything is fine. Just let them follow the regulations. Mother, the most important thing now is to take good care of your health," Hongli said with a smile.
Qian Shengyan nodded, asked a few more questions, and seeing that Hongli really didn't care, she felt relieved.
Hongli was truly helpless: "Why would Mother think of her son like this? If it's just because she's afraid that Mother's pregnancy will delay my marriage, can I still be considered a human being?"
Qian Shengyan chuckled, and Hongli sat down beside her and whispered, "My son shares the same heart as Foerguochun and Hongshan. I'm truly happy."
"Even I didn't expect this. I thought I was going to have a grandson," Qian Shengyan said with a smile, a little embarrassed.
Hongli smiled, and after a moment said softly, "Fucha is very good."
"That's good." Qian Shengyan thought of the future, and of the young death of the son born to that pretty girl, and of her own early passing, and felt sad. Fortunately, she now knew the truth, and perhaps she could keep Yonglian and Yongcong.
The mother and son talked for a while longer. Hongli thought of the topic that his younger brother had just interrupted and said helplessly, "Hongshan really doesn't like to study. I was planning to start his studies this year, but he just can't sit still."
Speaking of this, Qian Shengyan also worried: "Hongshan has had this temper since he was a child. He can't sit still at all, but when he runs, he's like a little calf."
But not studying won't do, Qian Shengyan said, "Mother will talk to him again, so you should focus on preparing for the wedding. Also, you should do well with the tasks that your father gave you and Hongzhou."
"Yes." Hongli smiled again. He had a sharp canine tooth growing on his left side. When he smiled more, a little bit of the tooth would show, which was somewhat cute. He then learned to smile in a dignified way without showing his teeth.
Qian Shengyan found the child really interesting and couldn't help but tease him every time. This time was no exception. Hongli almost lost his composure and quickly made an excuse to leave in a hurry.
It's so much fun to tease children, but unfortunately, Hongli can't handle it. Luckily, she has many children. Thinking about Hongxi's early education, Qian Shengyan had someone call him back.
Hongshan, his head drenched in sweat, rushed in, brandishing a small wooden sword. He tried to throw himself into Qian Shengyan's arms, but stopped abruptly halfway, flailing the sword wildly for a while before finally standing still: "Mother..."
"Where did you go?" Qian Shengyan took a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Hongshan leaned against her with a smile: "Mother, let Fourth Brother get me a real sword, okay? I've been playing with this wooden sword for years."
“Alright, once you've learned all the characters in the Thousand Character Classic, I'll get you a real sword.” Qian Shengyan smiled.
Hong Hao:......
Princes usually begin their education at age six, but Hongli... Hongli could read at age three. With such an older brother, Hongshan, who just turned five this year, is having a tough time. He is constantly being called to study by his fourth brother, and he feels it's too much of a hardship.
He would rather stand under the sun and draw his bow a hundred times than look at a book.
Qian Shengyan was also somewhat helpless. How could her three children, who shared the same father and mother, have such different personalities?
Oh, there's going to be a fourth one soon, I wonder what kind of child it will be...
Qian Shengyan's feelings were also complicated. When she transmigrated, the country was still advocating for three children. Her friends complained to her, saying who would have so many children? She was eligible at the time, but now she's about to have her fourth.
"Mother, will you be having a younger brother or a younger sister?" Hongshan asked hopefully. "Or both?"
Qian Shengyan: ...
She probably doesn't have that ability.
After coaxing Hongshan for a while and finally getting him to promise to start his education properly and stop fooling him, Yinzhen returned.
Hearing his youngest son's promise, Yinzhen was somewhat amused and exasperated. After Hongshan left, he said to Qian Shengyan, "I originally wanted Ruozhan to teach Hongshan, but he only went once. When he came back, he knelt down and begged for forgiveness, saying that he was too old and wanted to retire to his hometown. Sigh, Ruozhan was quite good when he was teaching Hongli, but now..."
Qian Shengyan wanted to say that it was not someone else's fault, but that it was Hongshan's own problem. However, Yinzhen changed the subject and said, "Forget it, if he can't teach, then let's find someone else to teach."
After speaking of Hongshan, Yinzhen asked about another matter: "Folguochun has been getting quite close to Errong'an lately? Does she have such thoughts?" As he spoke, he pondered for a moment and said, "Erong'an... is not bad either, but he is a year younger than Folguochun."
Qian Shengyan immediately perked up: "Who? What Er Rong'an? Who is he??"
Why is it that she, as the mother, is always the last to know?
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