For Yinzhi, the women in his harem were merely tools for venting his desires and bearing children; he had no patience for spending all his time with them.
Besides, in his opinion, none of them were to his liking.
Although the wife is pregnant and I can't take care of her now, it's still comfortable to stay with her.
Therefore, Yinzhi rarely dined elsewhere and usually dined in the main courtyard.
The meals served in the main courtyard also suited his taste.
Now, Yinzhi has gotten used to dining with his wife without anyone serving him; he does it himself.
Before they knew it, Yinzhi would serve food to Hezhuo. The couple would share their good meals with each other, which was very heartwarming and natural.
The next day, when paying respects at the main courtyard, he saw Yinzhi's group of flamboyantly dressed concubines. Concubine Fan was dressed in pink, Concubine Guan in emerald green, and two other concubines were dressed in pinkish-purple and light blue.
Guan Gege remained as respectful as ever; whether her respect was genuine or not was anyone's guess. In terms of appearance, Fan Gege was the most outstanding among them.
However, compared to He Zhuo, it would be relegated to a supporting role.
Having been favored by Yin Zhi twice, Concubine Gao felt more confident than before.
Chao's concubine remained as respectful as before, but her eyes now held a brighter light.
Spring has arrived, and everyone in the backyard has blossomed thanks to Yinzhi's care.
"Greetings to the Princess Consort. It's been a long time since I've seen her. She looks even more radiant than before," Consort Fan said first.
During Khoja's pregnancy, Consort Fan was still the most favored. Consort Fan was the most beautiful among all the women in the harem, so it's not surprising that she received the most favor. The men of the Aisin Gioro family would never wrong themselves.
While praising the Fujin's complexion, Fan Gege glanced at Hezhuo's belly, subtly implying that Hezhuo was carrying a girl. After all, everyone knows that a son is ugly and the mother is ugly, while a daughter is beautiful and the mother is beautiful.
She practically said, "Madam, are you pregnant with a princess?"
Who is He Zhuo? She was once a Golden Core cultivator. Although her cultivation level has now dropped to the Foundation Establishment stage, the fetus in her womb is her lifeblood. Although she knew early on that it was a girl, it was still her precious treasure, and she would not tolerate anyone saying anything bad about her.
As soon as the Foundation Establishment cultivator unleashed his aura, everyone sitting in the backyard felt immense pressure, and sweat poured down their backs. Not to mention Fan Gege, who was standing; in no time, her back was soaked with sweat.
He Zhuo then slowly spoke: "You have all worked hard serving me during my pregnancy. Your hard work deserves a reward. Next month is Consort Hui's birthday. You can copy some scriptures as a way of showing your appreciation."
Copying scriptures was no easy task for them. Both Fan Gege and Guan Gege came from minor official backgrounds and could barely recognize a few characters. Chao Shi and Gao Shi were palace maids, and palace maids were not allowed to read.
They were confined to their rooms and forbidden from going out simply because of a book of sutra copying.
That way, there won't be much time for jealousy or rivalry.
Regarding the matter of copying scriptures, although the Princess Consort did not specify how many to copy.
However, you cannot copy too little. If you copy too little, or if your handwriting is unclear, wouldn't that mean you have no filial piety towards the Empress and are unwilling to do your best?
"Alright, everyone get up." Only then did He Zhuo allow the Fan family members to stand up.
"You may all leave today. I am going to pay my respects to the Empress. Your writing implements will be delivered to you by Granny Sun from the front courtyard."
The women rose, bowed, and withdrew from the main courtyard.
Because of her pregnancy, He Zhuo received considerable attention from Consort Hui and the Empress Dowager. After all, she was Kangxi's first grandchild. The Empress Dowager and Consort Hui inquired about the baby's condition and her daily diet.
He was quite concerned.
Consort Hui even had her trusted confidante escort the Grand Consort to the prince's residence, indicating that she was somewhat worried.
When He Zhuo returned, the little eunuch behind him carried a pair of tonics, which were a gift from the Empress Dowager and Consort Hui.
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