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Inside the main hall, many imperial wives and officials' wives had come, all eagerly awaiting the arrival of Qingyan. Among them, the three ladies of the Jue Luo clan learned from their spies in the Imperial Household Department that the powerful families of the Imperial Household Department were planning to take action against Qingyan today.
Just now, after they entered the courtyard, they were extra careful not to slip on the oily ground. After they sat down, they were looking forward to seeing Qingyan make a fool of herself. But to their surprise, Qingyan not only didn't fall, but walked over safely.
After bowing, Consort Tong beckoned Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen to her side and let her small body lean against her.
Fu Quan's wife smiled at Hu Tuli Fengsheng Zhalafen: "Your Majesty is so blessed. Not only do you have a clever grandson, but you also have such a lovely granddaughter. I am so envious."
Consort Tong was delighted upon hearing this: "Isn't He Xi pregnant? This time it should be a daughter!"
He Xi has been married for several years and already has two sons. Both her husband's family and her own family are looking forward to this third child.
"Hehe, the imperial physician said it's a boy. My master said the mansion is practically become the territory of these bald boys!" Fu Quan's wife laughed as she thought of Fu Quan's worried expression.
Hutu Lifengsheng Zhalafen was often taken by Emperor Kangxi to Fuquan, and had a relatively good relationship with the people around Fuquan.
"Grandma, there will definitely be a little sister!" Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen was always treated as Fuquan's precious treasure. Whenever she went to Fuquan's place, she would definitely take the little girl out with her, while leaving Yiken'e to fend for herself in the courtyard.
“The little girl is absolutely right!” Fu Quan’s wife laughed. “If it were a girl, Grandma would give you something good!”
Mrs. Tong Guowei smiled dismissively. Which family doesn't want to have a son? Although Fuquan's wife said that, she actually hoped that Hexi would have a son.
"Princess Consort of Prince Yu, you are delighted, but what does Princess Hexi's husband think?" Madam Tong Guowei asked.
“He also hopes to have a daughter. These past few days, the father-in-law and son-in-law have talked about this a lot. Even when Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen went there, the prince consort did a lot of pampering." The wife of Prince Yu did not respond at all.
The court ladies were all stunned. Is this... really a common problem in the royal family?
"The Fourth Prince's wife is pregnant, and with the Golden Offering Festival approaching, it's a double celebration," a woman in her thirties, a court lady, pursed her lips and whispered. "Your Majesty is truly blessed to have both a granddaughter and a grandson. However, there's no one to serve the Fourth Prince. Doesn't the Fourth Prince's wife plan to take in a younger sister?"
Qingyan looked at the other person with a smile. This person was actually the elder sister of Crown Prince Li Jia. How dare she interfere in front of Consort Tong? This person's courage is commendable.
Everyone listened intently, worried that someone might let slip a word.
“There’s nothing we can do about it. My father said that I should try to eat vegetarian food as much as possible while I’m pregnant. Last time, when I gave birth to twins, he was a little scared!” Qingyan said gently. “In addition, the twins are still young, and Father Emperor is worried about having outsiders in the mansion, fearing that they might get hurt.”
Qingyan's words directly implied to everyone that anyone who dared to bring up the matter of entering the Fourth Master's residence was after the twins.
Every court lady in the capital knew that Emperor Kangxi protected his twins with utmost care, even more so than the Crown Prince had ever been protected in his youth.
"It was I who spoke too much!" Li Jia's elder sister had a legitimate daughter who was just the age of a beautiful flower.
Li Jia originally wanted her elder sister to keep her legitimate daughter, intending to place her in the Fifth Prince's harem. Since the primary consort, Tatara, was incompetent, it would be good to have a princess to take charge of things.
However, Li Jia's sister felt that the Fourth Prince's residence was the best, at least because the Fourth Prince's wife was kind and generous, and besides, the Fourth Prince had very few female relatives in his harem.
"I have said too much. His Majesty is worried that those who should not have their hands on the children are setting their sights on them. That is why he asked Yin to absolutely not have any concubines. The royal family only has this one pair of twins. If any of the primary consorts could give birth to twins, His Majesty would also allow the prince to have twins like that." Consort Tong stated directly.
At this time, several court ladies had high hopes. Their daughters had been hinted to Kangxi that they would only be given to the princes as primary wives. If they could have the same good fortune as the fourth wife, their daughters would finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
"Your Majesty, this is not appropriate. How will outsiders view the Fourth Prince?" Madam Tong Guowei was furious. She had come here on a mission, as her family also had concubines to be selected and had their eyes on Yin's harem.
Tong Guowei had originally planned to have a proper talk with Consort Tong after the banquet at the Golden Festival.
There's no such thing as a grudge that lasts overnight between a mother and daughter. No matter what, Yin and Consort Tong are not biological mother and son. If his niece could enter the inner palace and become the Fourth Prince's heir, wouldn't Consort Tong's position be more secure?
"How do you see it? Of course, we think Yin is very fortunate. Yiken'e is such an outstanding eldest son, which is something outsiders can only envy. He doesn't need a concubine's son to come to his door. If something unexpected happens, His Majesty will not let it go!" Consort Tong looked coldly at Madam Tong Guowei, telling her not to interfere anymore.
Previously, Emperor Kangxi had specifically ordered the Imperial Guards to investigate. It was discovered that Lady Tong Guowei had connections with three or four families, all of whom were planning to send people to Yin's harem.
Madam Tong Guowei was taken aback. Consort Tong was rarely so assertive. Before, she thought her daughter was the same as before, but now she had to reconsider.
Everyone was startled. Consort Tong had even contradicted Lady Tong Guowei, following Emperor Kangxi's orders. It seemed that other people's schemes would not succeed. Moreover, Consort Tong's words were a warning to everyone.
It seems that Emperor Kangxi's men will be around the twins, and if anyone were to run into them, the consequences would be dire.
Instantly, everyone abandoned their petty schemes and no longer dared to challenge Qingyan.
With Emperor Kangxi protecting him, no one could shake Qingyan's position.
They had no choice but to turn their attention to the Fourth Master. If the Fourth Master himself fell in love with another woman, Qingyan would have to compromise, even if it was painful for her.
"Your Highness, are you joking?" Fu Quan's wife sneered. "Fourth Prince dotes on his wife and personally taught her. How could he not be satisfied?"
As soon as the words fell, the small flames that had just been ignited among the officials' wives were extinguished. Back then, Yin had waited for Qingyan for many years, and had not even asked her for a concubine or a palace maid. Such feelings could change so easily.
At this moment, they all envied Qingyan. Why hadn't they encountered such a good thing?
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