That day, Ituma Shushu asked Xiao Linzi and Xiao Anzi to bring out the baby chairs of the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince and place them in the main hall of Qingyun Yaxuan.
More than a month had passed since Ituma Shushu last had the Imperial Household Department make baby chairs for the Eighth and Ninth Princes.
Ituma Shushu said gently to Granny Dong, who was holding the Eighth Prince, and Granny Hong, who was holding the Ninth Prince, "Please trouble the two of you to put the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince into the two chairs."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Then, Granny Dong and Granny Hong carefully placed the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince into the baby chairs.
Once the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince were in the baby chairs, they started chattering away to Shushu and the Seventh Prince, Hongzhao.
In terms of behavior, the Eighth and Ninth Princes have shown many amazing improvements in their behavior over the past three months.
The Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince began to be able to grasp toys with their little hands and try to put them in their mouths to explore.
Their necks also became stronger, enabling them to support their heads and providing a wider field of vision.
At the same time, their curiosity is constantly growing, and they are filled with a desire to explore everything around them.
Ituma Shushu also discovered earlier that the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince were more active and had a stronger desire to explore than the Seventh Prince was when he was younger.
At this moment, Ituma Shushu felt a little embarrassed, thinking to herself: Fortunately, you are both princes, with a lot of people serving you. Otherwise, it would be quite difficult for your mother to take care of the two of you by herself.
The Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince have gradually lost the rosy complexion of their newborn days, and their skin has become fairer and more delicate.
Their bodies began to become fuller, and their limbs were no longer so slender, but gradually showed a round and cute appearance.
The hair of the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince began to grow thicker, and some babies even had some fine hairs growing out, adding a touch of playfulness to their tender scalps.
At this moment, the Seventh Prince Hongzhao touched the hair of the Eighth and Ninth Princes, raised his head and said to Ituma Shushu, "Mother, the Eighth and Ninth Princes have more hair."
For the past month or so, Ituma Shushu has been teaching the Seventh Prince Hongzhao to change his two nicknames from "Youyou" to "Xiao Ba" and "Xiao Jiu".
As for the names of the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince, Emperor Yongzheng has not yet decided on them.
Ituma Shushu is still waiting for Emperor Yongzheng to bestow names upon the Eighth and Ninth Princes!
She gently stroked the Seventh Prince's head and said softly, "The Eighth and Ninth Princes are growing up slowly, just like our Hongzhao grew up slowly."
The Seventh Prince looked at the Eighth and Ninth Princes curiously for a while before nodding to Ituma Shushu.
Ituma Shushu instructed the servants to continue guarding the Seventh Prince, Eighth Prince, and Ninth Prince, while she herself went to sit down on a chair to the side.
She instructed Zhi Qiu, who was waiting to the side, "Zhi Qiu, serve me tea."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Zhi Qiu replied with a bow.
Before long, Zhi Qiu served tea to Ituma Shushu, saying, "Your Majesty."
“Okay.” Ituma Shushu nodded, indicating that Zhi Qiu should put it aside for now.
After serving the tea, Zhi Qiu bowed and returned to Ituma Shushu's side to continue serving her.
Ituma Shushu gently lifted her teacup, took a small sip, and the fragrant tea flavor immediately filled her mouth, making her feel refreshed and relaxed.
She continued to sip her tea, enjoying the leisurely moment.
Ituma Shushu's leisurely time was soon disrupted.
"Mother, Mother, Mother," the Seventh Prince called out as he walked towards her with small steps.
Ituma Shushu put down her teacup and said softly to the Seventh Prince Hongzhao, "Hongzhao, aren't you going to play with the Eighth and Ninth Princes?"
The Seventh Prince walked up to Ituma Shushu, hugged her knees with both hands, and looked up at her, saying, "Mother, Hongzhao also wants the chairs for the Eighth and Ninth Princes."
More than three months have passed, and the Seventh Prince Hongzhao speaks more fluently.
Ituma Shushu said softly, "Hongzhao also seems to want to sit in a chair."
Then Mother will put Hongzhao's chair next to Xiao Ba's and Xiao Jiu's, so you'll have company.
The Seventh Prince Hongzhao happily replied, "Okay, Mother, Hongzhao will be with the Eighth and Ninth Princes."
Ituma Shushu then said gently to Luoye, who was waiting to the side, "Luoye, go and call Xiao Anzi over."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Luo Ye replied with a bow.
Ituma Shushu lowered her head and said softly to the Seventh Prince Hongzhao, "Hongzhao, go and keep the Eighth and Ninth Princes company first."
The Seventh Prince Hongzhao happily replied, "Okay, Mother." Then, the Seventh Prince Hongzhao took small steps toward the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince.
Soon, Luo Ye brought in Xiao Anzi, who was waiting outside. Xiao Anzi immediately kowtowed and said, "Greetings to Consort Shu."
Ituma Shushu said gently to Xiao Anzi, "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Xiao Anzi said, bowing.
Ituma Shushu gently instructed Xiao Anzi, "Xiao Anzi, go to the Imperial Household Department now and tell them that I need them to make another chair like the ones that were made for the Eighth and Ninth Princes before, but this time it's for the Seventh Prince. Tell them to make the chair a little bigger."
Xiao Anzi quickly bowed and said, "This servant understands Your Majesty's meaning. This servant will make a trip to the Inner Palace right away."
Xiao Anzi thought to himself: Last time it was Xiao Linzi who took the job, this time it's my turn to do it for Consort Shu, and I must do it properly for Consort Shu.
Ituma Shushu nodded and said gently, "Then, Xiao Anzi, you may leave now."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Xiao Anzi replied with a bow.
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