Consort Tong affectionately patted Yiken'e's little head, while Songkelierha held Yiken'e's hand and leaned against Consort Tong.
"Every time I see the children's smiling faces, I feel very happy!" Consort Tong said with emotion. "You two must teach the children well, even though life may be a bit tough here in Guangdong and Guangxi."
Yin Genjue Luo Shi and Qing Yan quickly replied, "No, we're already very comfortable!"
"Your mother truly loves the children. The first thing she did upon entering was to check on them. We daughters-in-law have become mere decorations!" Dong Eshi was displeased. She had come to pave the way for Kangxi and the others, but now, instead of saying a word of thanks, she was more concerned about the children.
Consort Tong's expression was not good. Dong E was clearly resisting her. Among the three consorts, only Dong E did not yet have a legitimate son. It was probably inappropriate to talk to her about children.
"Shu, take the gifts for the Third Prince's wife to her courtyard. I won't keep you here any longer!" Consort Tong's manner of serving tea and seeing off guests left Dong Eshi stunned. She had only said one extra word, yet Consort Tong had directly put her in a difficult position.
Lady Dong'e stood up, quickly bowed, and left.
Qingyan watched Dong E's retreating figure, feeling a sense of emotion. Ever since Dong E arrived, they had been thinking every day about how to subdue her. Now, they had finally succeeded.
"How are you two recovering?!" Consort Tong asked, looking at Lady Yin Genjue Luo and Qing Yan.
"Mother, she has almost recovered, but my sister-in-law is still not feeling well!" Qingyan quickly replied.
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