As Halloween approached, streets throughout the Qing Dynasty were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. Here at the military port, under the arrangement of the three princes, it was as if it were the Lunar New Year.
The gifts prepared by the three of them were escorted back by Tu Lichen a month ago. Qingyan's due date was approaching, and Fei Yanggu personally summoned the family's midwife from the capital. When Consort Tong learned about the midwife, she remembered the many problems that arose when the twins were first born, and in the end, Qingyan fed them herself.
Consort Tong specifically requested Emperor Kangxi to allow Qingyan to take care of her personally, without needing to find a wet nurse. In fact, Consort Tong's actions had uncovered the schemes of the Tong family and several other families. These families had all bribed wet nurses, preparing to deliver a heavy blow to Qingyan. If a woman doesn't rest well during her postpartum period, she will definitely suffer from some postpartum illnesses.
Emperor Kangxi nodded in agreement. With the imperial edict he sent, he ordered that Lady Yin Genjue Luo and Qing Yan should both feed their children themselves after giving birth.
In the study, Yin opened Kangxi's secret memorial and saw that Kangxi had agreed that the two primary consorts could personally feed the baby. In the royal family, unless there was a particularly urgent situation, wet nurses were required to feed the baby.
"My little darling, Father Emperor said that you and your sister-in-law will feed the baby yourselves, so there's no need to find a wet nurse!" Yin helped Qingyan walk around the corridor so that she would have enough strength when she gave birth. As her months went by, her movements became slower, and exercise after each meal was a torment for her.
Qingyan's almond-shaped eyes lit up. This was not bad. At least, she could feel at ease being drugged.
"Sisi, let's do it the same way as last time. On the one hand, we've found a few wet nurses here. In reality, we'll have them bring their children over and arrange a place for them to feed their babies."
“Okay, I’ll talk to my brother.” Yin helped Qingyan walk. “Little darling, you must be careful these next few days and avoid crowded places.”
Qingyan smiled and said, "I just accompany the children to the garden every afternoon. I've walked this path many times, so there definitely won't be any problems."
The afternoon sunlight shone on the garden. Qingyan helped Sulan walk into the garden, while the twins ran ahead, their faces adorned with warm smiles.
"Mother, Mother, let's go see the koi!" Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen waved happily to Qingyan.
Thanks to everyone's tireless efforts, Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen was not left with any lingering trauma. Every time she came to the garden, she would go over to feed them.
"Sulan, have you prepared everything?" Qingyan asked.
Su Lan brought over fish food, preparing for Hu Tuli Fengsheng Zha Lafen to feed it. Yi Ken E took a textbook and sat around his sister, keeping a close eye on her as she fed the fish.
"Mother, why is Ah Hun reading instead of playing with me?" Hutu Lifeng Shengzhalafen only read in the morning; he didn't read carefully for the rest of the time.
Yiken put down his textbook: "You can play, Ahhun is keeping you company."
Qingyan listened to the twins' words, put down her textbook, and looked at Yiken, who was frowning slightly and muttering to herself.
"Mother, I want Ah Hun to accompany me to the party. Can you tell Father that Ah Hun's blood 'blood' will be exempted today?" Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen understood Yiken'e's meaning and quickly begged Qingyan to help.
"Alright, Yiken, you play with your sister." Qingyan smiled lovingly, patting her belly with her right hand. The three children gathered around her, their eyes filled with anticipation. In the end, she gave in.
"Mother, I'm almost finished reading, so, Mother, don't you need to plead with Father on my behalf?" Yiken'e was determined not to bow down to Yin.
"Okay." Qingyan picked up the warm water and drank it slowly. There was some fruit next to the two children. After washing her hands, Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen used her right hand to feed the fish and used her left hand to eat the fruit tea.
Qingyan discovered that Hutu Lifengsheng Zhalafen was very skilled in using both hands, so Yin specially trained the two children to use both hands equally.
Recent observations indicate that Yiken'e can hold a pen with either hand. Yin said that Yiken'e's ability to use both hands at least provides him with a backup plan.
If a prince has a physical disability, he certainly cannot compete for the throne.
Soon, Yiken'e put down his textbook, and his personal attendant, Xiao Sula, took the textbook and left. Yiken'e sat opposite Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen, and he patiently played with Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen.
Inside the pavilion, smiles appeared on the faces of the mother and her two children, which put Qingyan at ease. Recently, the midwife had been secretly sent over, while outwardly, Yinhai was continuing his search.
Consort Tong had previously stated that sending the nanny from the capital might take too long, and she worried that the nanny might not arrive before Qingyan gave birth.
Therefore, she entrusted the task of finding a midwife and a wet nurse to Lady Jue Luo. Lady Jue Luo, who was nearsighted, sent a servant over to take a look and offered Lady Jue Luo a few words of comfort.
"Mother, Halloween is coming up in a few days. We're not going back to the capital. Will there be a banquet at the military port?" Yiken asked Qingyan with concern.
Qingyan nodded, indicating that a banquet would definitely be held that day, lasting from morning until dinner, and that Lady Yin Genjueluo and Qingyan would be dressed in their finest attire to attend.
"Yiken'e, you must go with your father to entertain the troops!" Qingyan said, looking at Yiken'e with affection.
Yiken'e understood that his father was preparing to gradually expose him to the outside world. He had met many ministers by Kangxi's side and knew that they greeted him with smiles out of respect for Kangxi.
“Mother, don’t worry, I will do my best. You and my sister shouldn’t overwork yourselves that day!” Yiken said to her mother.
Physician Yuan told Qingyan and his wife that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she should not give birth on Halloween. Therefore, Qingyan was able to relax and help Lady Yin Genjue with the preparations for the Halloween banquet.
Yin walked up from under the pavilion and overheard Qingyan and her son talking. He also heard from Imperial Physician Yuan that Su Peisheng had been dispatched to order everyone to take good care of Qingyan's safety.
"Father, you've come!" Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen jumped down and rushed towards Yin.
When Qingyan was six months old, Yin forbade her from performing the proper etiquette anymore, and she wore a smile on her face.
"Fourth Prince, please take a seat." Yin sat down on the stone bench. "The banquet preparations are almost complete. Can your body handle it?"
Qingyan nodded: "Recently, I have been working hard to train so that I have enough physical strength to support that day!"
After hearing this, Yin felt a little relieved. Qingyan had made a promise, and she would definitely do her best to fulfill it.
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