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On the winter solstice, Changchun Garden was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. When the Empress Dowager came, she felt that Changchun Garden was much better than the palace and wanted to recuperate there. Kangxi refused directly and even became a little wary of the Empress Dowager.
Qingyan changed into the Fujin's court dress early in the morning, and also dressed the twins in a gold and a red court dress. Yin and Qingyan each led one child and sat in a sedan chair.
"Mother, are we going to see Granny Angguma again?" Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen always felt that the Empress Dowager was looking at her with ill intentions.
Qingyan nodded: "Hutulifengshengzhalafen must be patient and make sure to perform the proper greetings when paying respects."
Hutu Lifengsheng Zhalafen nodded obediently. She had previously lived in the palace. Consort Tong had taken her maid to Cining Palace, but the Empress Dowager had given her a forced smile.
At this moment, the Empress Dowager sat upright in her court robes. Consort Tong felt that the Empress Dowager seemed to be plotting something. She secretly glanced at Consort Xin, who was hiding behind the Empress Dowager and making a few hand gestures. It turned out that the Empress Dowager was not there for Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen, but to control Songkelierha.
Everyone knows that Yin is a doting father to his daughter, so it's impossible for him to scheme against Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen right under his nose.
Yin probably doesn't have that many thoughts. Lady Yin Genjue Luo has another child, but it's not yet clear whether it's a boy or a girl.
At the entrance of the courtyard, Yingenjueluo held Songkelierha's hand, waiting for Qingyan's arrival. The two sisters-in-law often spent time together and talked more.
"Sister-in-law, should we wait for the Crown Princess to come before going in?" Qingyan didn't want to be the first to speak up.
At the entrance, Shu was waiting for the women to arrive. Qingyan went up to ask, but none of the women had come. When the Empress Dowager arrived with Consort Xin, her expression was not good.
“No, we’re getting trapped. If the Empress Dowager weren’t here, we could wait outside. But she’s already arrived, and we’re about to go in.” Yin Genjue Luo Shi was also a little nervous. With her daughter by her side, she was naturally worried.
Yin Genjue Luo Shi and Qing Yan exchanged a glance, giving each other a look, indicating that they could help each other if the Empress Dowager made a move.
The two women entered the hall one after the other. After the children paid their respects, the Empress Dowager began to look the two girls over from left to right.
"Since you two are pregnant, you must take good care of yourselves. If necessary, we can place Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen and Songkelierha in the Cining Palace for their upbringing!" The Empress Dowager pondered that if the two girls were to be raised from a young age, the Mongol leaders could send suitable heirs.
Consort Tong frowned slightly. Emperor Kangxi had said beforehand that the child absolutely could not be left in Cining Palace.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty said that it would be very miserable for the children to leave your side, so he has granted permission for them to take care of the children themselves!" Consort Tong directly relayed Emperor Kangxi's order.
Upon hearing this, Consort Xin realized that Kangxi was wary of the Empress Dowager, and that the future of the two princesses in front of her had already been decided by Kangxi.
"Yes, Your Majesty, didn't Fifth Prince say a few days ago that he wanted to send his daughter to the palace so that you could raise her? If Fifth Prince's child goes to the palace, the two little princesses will definitely suffer!" Consort Xin also chimed in to plead for them.
Qingyan remained silent. This was a common occurrence every time she paid her respects to the Empress Dowager, so she was already used to it. This time, she only refrained from arguing with the Empress Dowager out of consideration for Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong.
"What are you two thinking?" The Empress Dowager didn't stop there and directly asked Yin Genjueluo and Qingyan.
"Grandma, the Prince cares a lot about Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen. He comes back every day to coax the little girl to sleep, saying that it helps him relax!" Qingyan was the first to refuse the Empress Dowager's kindness.
Yin Genjueluo also shifted the blame to Yin. The Empress Dowager knew perfectly well that this was an excuse used by the two of them, but she couldn't say anything more.
She couldn't refute their excuses. Could she say that there was no need to let Yin and Yin relax and that the child should be left in Cining Palace?
This is definitely not going to work. The Empress Dowager was annoyed and thought she should think of another solution.
At this moment, Consort Yi walked in from outside the palace and found the atmosphere in the flower hall to be somewhat strange. She quickly bowed and greeted the emperor. Consort Tong had spoken well of Yinqi and Yin in front of Emperor Kangxi, which is why the two were allowed to celebrate the festival. Therefore, Consort Yi was grateful.
Within the imperial harem, the concubines have no permanent friends, only permanent interests.
Imperial concubines with children put their children first, and they would readily shed any burdens for the sake of their children.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Consort Yi asked hastily, feigning ignorance.
When Consort Yi heard Su Mo'er's explanation, she chuckled inwardly. Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong would never allow the Empress Dowager to touch the royal offspring again. If it were the Fifth Prince's children, perhaps they could persuade Emperor Kangxi, but touching the twins was absolutely out of the question.
"Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince said that he will send that little princess over today. It is said that the little princess looks a lot like the Fifth Prince!" Consort Yi thought that if she looked like the Fifth Prince, the little princess would definitely be favored.
Since the fifth prince grew up, the Empress Dowager has been without children. Therefore, the appearance of this little princess can make up for the Empress Dowager's regret.
"Is that so?" The Empress Dowager's attention was focused on the little princess, and she had long forgotten about the two children.
Consort Yi quickly recounted some amusing anecdotes about the little princess. The little princess was from a concubine's household, and the child had always been raised by the Fifth Prince's wife.
"Your Majesty, are you bringing in new concubines again?" Consort Rong asked as she walked in, having overheard the conversation between the Empress Dowager and Consort Yi.
Qingyan sat to the side, relieved that her child would not be taken away.
"Of course, the fifth prince is a filial son. Knowing that I have no children, he is preparing to send the child over." The Empress Dowager was very happy.
Consort Rong quickly flattered the Empress Dowager, making Consort Tong and Consort Yi feel uneasy.
"Sister Rongfei, is there still no good news from the Third Prince's wife? But the wives of Prince Zhi and the Fourth Prince have good news!" Consort Yi asked directly after looking at the two wives.
Consort Rong's expression turned somewhat unpleasant; Consort Yi had actually brought up this matter again.
"There's also news from the third prince's residence. Princess Dong'e is pregnant, and next year during the New Year, there will be three more children to pay New Year's respects to the Empress Dowager." Consort Rong was clearly comparing Princess Dong'e's children to the legitimate sons of the two princesses.
As soon as the words were spoken, Consort Tong and Consort Hui, who was rushing to the door, looked extremely ugly. Consort Rong had no sense of propriety and had directly belittled the eldest son.
"What Consort Rong said is utterly unreasonable. How can a legitimate son be compared to a son born out of wedlock?" The Crown Princess also entered and immediately sneered.
Upon hearing this, Consort Tong glared angrily at the Crown Princess. Speaking of legitimate sons, the Crown Prince was definitely the legitimate heir.
The other princes were all born out of wedlock, so the Crown Princess was clearly of a legitimate status.
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