Chapter 359 Coaxing the Child
The Sixth Prince's full-month banquet was not big, but after all, the royal family had a new prince. When the child was born, all the rewards that should be given were given according to the rules. Even the Queen Mother, who had been recuperating for a long time, had to give things. After all, a grandson was born, right? There were only a few children born in the palace in these years. It was not easy to give birth to a healthy child. Now that it was a full month, the elders had to give rewards, and the Queen also gave rewards.
These things have also been checked, there is no reason to use them on the Sixth Prince casually.
Even though the Queen Mother and the Empress now seemed to be very honest, Shen Qing did not relax her vigilance against them. She did not forget that neither of them was an easy target, and their status was high.
Chen Qing had just finished her confinement, and with the help of the full-month banquet in Zhaohua Palace, she was finally able to take care of herself. After all, she couldn't let others look down on her. Now she was the virtuous concubine, and for things like the Sixth Prince's full-month banquet, all the concubines except the Queen had to come to congratulate. When it came to the hundredth day, it would be arranged by the Queen and it would not be held in Zhaohua Palace.
When Chen Qing finished dressing up, the wet nurse came over with the Sixth Prince in her arms. A one-month-old baby naturally looks much better than a newborn. The child looked pretty when she was born, and now she is getting prettier and prettier. Well, except for the fact that he still doesn't look like her after a month or so, which is unsatisfactory, the child's appearance should not change in the future.
She looked at the people who were serving. Although she was in confinement for a month, it was also an observation period. During this month, she did not ask anyone to give any advice or make any suggestions to the wet nurse and the servants. These people were trained in advance and were watched by Wang Lu for a month. They served very dedicatedly. Shen Qing rewarded the entire Zhaohua Palace when the child was one month old. The reward for serving the Sixth Prince was even greater.
Now the diet of the wet nurse beside the Sixth Prince is based on Shen Qing's, and she is absolutely very careful. As for the clothes and other things, Wang Lu has arranged for someone to teach the new servants who serve the Sixth Prince. It seems that it is safe.
After giving the rewards, Chen Qing asked people to go down. After a while, people came to congratulate her naturally. All the concubines in the palace, big and small, came. Chen Qing was the master of Zhaohua Palace and now sat on the master seat. Defei also came to congratulate Chen Qing. Seeing her radiant appearance, she was really amazed.
She also gave birth to children, but how could she still be so graceful after giving birth?
Chen Qing stayed in bed for so long during the confinement period, drinking lots of soup and water, so naturally she gained a little weight. But when she was thin, she was as weak as a willow, but now that she is a little fatter, she is round and smooth, and Concubine De can see her charm in her every move. She is really alluring.
At this time, Zhao Hai also came. He brought a gift list. The servants behind him carried a lot of things. He saluted Shen Qing happily: "The emperor is still in the imperial study at this moment. He ordered the servants to send these to the Sixth Prince and the Concubine Xian, congratulating the Empress on her confinement and the Sixth Prince's full moon. The emperor said that he would come here after dealing with government affairs."
Shen Qing also thanked him.
Zhao Hai went back to report.
The others congratulated her again, feeling mixed emotions, but they were also a little numb. Well, they were used to it. Isn't it true that Concubine Renxian is favored?
In the past, the Emperor would visit the harem about ten days a month, but now, he visits the harem twenty times a month, and every time he goes to Zhaohua Palace, he also went there frequently during his pregnancy. Many people can't help but wonder if the Empress Xianfei has given the Emperor some kind of love potion that makes her even more attractive even with a big belly. Now it's even more powerful. The Emperor still comes as usual during the confinement period. Some people are really curious about how the Empress Xianfei serves the Emperor on a daily basis. Is her method so sophisticated?
No one dared to express disdain at this moment. Her means were so high that she could sit on the position of the virtuous concubine. The people below could only envy her and blame themselves for not having such means.
Some even inquired privately about how the virtuous concubine served the emperor on a daily basis. However, Chen Qing and Xuanyuan Ling's past interactions in Zhaohua Palace were like a secret. If they were to be told, they would be executed. Therefore, people outside could not find out anything.
In the crowd, Concubine Zhou and Chu Linglong looked at the people around them who were so happy, and naturally joined in the congratulations. However, only they themselves knew what they were thinking in their hearts.
There are huge differences between people. Shen Qing's house is full of joy and he has everything, but they have nothing.
After all, today was not a big banquet. After welcoming the people who came to congratulate, everyone talked for a while and then dispersed. However, Concubine De gave Shen Qing a lot of small clothes in a serious manner.
"I think you don't need a longevity lock or something like that, but I heard from the nanny that it's easier to raise a newborn baby if he wears old clothes. The third prince is now five years old and has always been healthy. These small clothes are from when he was a child. I kept them, but I didn't expect that they would come in handy now."
Concubine De was always generous in giving gifts, but this time she only gave some small clothes, which was not as generous as those who gave gold and silver, but Shen Qing also received her wish that the Sixth Prince would grow up safely and healthily.
Shen Qing also felt warmed: "Thank you, my lady."
Concubine De smiled and said, "Have a good rest. You have just finished your confinement and you still cannot be tired. I heard that you even fed the Sixth Prince yourself. You are thoughtful."
Compared to the other concubines who were confused when they heard that Shen Qing was breastfeeding herself, Defei was infertile after all, and she felt that she shared the same pain as Shen Qing. After all, Shen Qing had been infertile for many years, and now that she had a child, it was understandable that she loved the child a little more.
However, Concubine De still said, "The Emperor is always in Zhaohua Palace now, but if you neglect him for the sake of your child, it will not be good for your future."
In fact, Shen Qing had heard some of the rumors outside during her confinement period. She was just in confinement, not deaf. Chunhua was watching outside.
After all, Shen Qing's feeding of her child by herself had to be approved by the Imperial Kitchen. She was breastfeeding, so she had to be particular about the food she ate. The Imperial Kitchen knew about it, and so would anyone outside who wanted to find out. So it was no secret that she fed her child by herself.
Defei felt that she would neglect Xuanyuan Ling by doing this. Eventually Xuanyuan Ling would be angry with her for neglecting her. After all, she cared too much about the child and would easily ignore Xuanyuan Ling. And he was the emperor. If he was ignored and got angry, it was not impossible for him to find someone else to favor the harem.
Concubine De had thought it through a long time ago, and now she didn't want to see any misfortune happen to Shen Qing after she gave birth to a child.
Shen Qing listened with emotion and looked at Concubine De's sincere words: "I will follow your instructions. Thank you for your concern."
The two smiled at each other and seemed genuinely happy.
It was already dusk when Xuanyuan Ling finished dealing with government affairs. When she came over, she happened to see Chen Qing walking outside. She had been waiting for this day. She found it funny to see Chen Qing looking so refreshed and proud after she was out of confinement. After holding it in for a month, she was finally out of confinement. She must feel relieved.
But he couldn't ask her to walk too much, as she was only one month old, and she still had to be taken care of. So he pulled her in and asked someone to bring the Sixth Prince over to have a look. The child was able to eat and sleep well, and after a month, he became white and plump and looked even better. At this moment, the child was awake, and Xuanyuan Ling teased the child, feeling quite good.
As a result, while teasing, our Sixth Prince frowned and burst into tears with a lightning speed.
This cry was really loud, and once it started, he couldn't stop it all of a sudden. After a "wow" sound, the cry continued. He cried heartbreakingly, as if Xuanyuan Ling had done something too much to him.
Shen Qing watched the nurse panic and Xuanyuan Ling was stunned.
Xuanyuan Ling had never seen a child cry. After all, there were people taking care of the children. When he wanted to see a child, they would be fed and well-served before being sent to him. How could he be allowed to see a child crying? The people below were very careful and wanted the child to leave a good impression in front of him.
Which prince and princess in the harem is not well-behaved?
Who would have thought that just teasing the Sixth Prince would make him cry like this?
Xuanyuan Ling originally wanted to ask the wet nurse to coax him, but at this time Chen Qing came over, and the next moment, Chen Qing took the child and stuffed it into Xuanyuan Ling's arms. Xuanyuan Ling was so flustered that he froze after catching the child, and then looked at Chen Qing with wide eyes. Seeing his appearance and listening to her son crying, Shen Qing wanted to laugh a little.
Xuanyuan Ling looked so funny. He didn't know what to say, but his face was full of "Fuck".
"Hurry up and comfort him. The emperor is crying, so you have to comfort him back."
It’s not like Xuanyuan Ling had never held a child before, but this was the first time he coaxed a child.
The nurse was so scared that she almost knelt down, but Shen Qing yelled at her: "Quick, teach the emperor a lesson, the Sixth Prince is crying so hard."
The nurse was about to shout in her heart, please, just let me coax the baby, but Shen Qing had spoken, and she was holding her breath after all. Seeing that the emperor didn't seem to be angry, she quickly taught him how to hold the baby. Seeing Xuanyuan Ling go from being stiff to coaxing the baby to stop crying, she also felt relieved.
After the Sixth Prince made such a fuss, his mouth was pouty and tears were hanging on his face. He looked so pitiful.
But after finally coaxing her into submission, Xuanyuan Ling finally let go of the worry that had been hanging in his stomach. The feeling just now was actually a bit thrilling.
The wet nurse then took the Sixth Prince in, and couldn't help thinking, the Queen is counting on the child to leave a good impression in front of the Emperor, isn't she afraid that the Emperor will be annoyed if he sees the child crying?
Xuanyuan Ling was relieved. In fact, the child was annoying when crying, but what happened just now was too sudden. Before he had time to think the child was annoying, Shen Qing stuffed the child into his arms and coaxed him in a hurry. Naturally, he didn't think the child was annoying anymore.
"He looks like me, but his temper is like yours, and he's also a hot-tempered person."
This tone actually contained a hint of smile.
But the smile only lasted for a moment, and he immediately remembered Shen Qing's action of stuffing the child into his hands just now.
Looking over now, Shen Qing was holding back his laughter, and it was obvious that he was laughing in his heart at his helplessness just now.
Xuanyuan Ling himself felt a little embarrassed when he thought about it, and couldn't help but said to the nurse: "Go down."
The nurse was waiting for this sentence.
As soon as the nanny left with the child, Shen Qing was grabbed by Xuanyuan Ling, who said angrily: "You are so brave, aren't you afraid of dropping the child."
Shen Qing said without hesitation: "How could the emperor let the child fall? The emperor loves the child. Look, he has coaxed the child. The emperor is really amazing."
This series of words, Xuanyuan Ling is not the first time to be a father, but it is really the first time to coax a child. Look, he coaxed the child well. Looking at Shen Qing's happy look, she even praised him, and she was praised: "You."
He really couldn't do anything with her. One sentence made his heart sweet and soft: "It's ok that she has a delicate heart, but her mouth is also as sweet as honey."
Shen Qing smiled at him: "Your Majesty, please taste it and see if it is sweet."
As she spoke, she slightly raised her chin and looked at him with a smile. Her little look was so adorable.
Xuanyuan Ling had seen Chen Qing getting up early in the night to breastfeed these days, and felt that she was a strong mother, but now she was being spoiled again. She felt mixed emotions in her heart. If she didn't have the child, she would still be loved. Now that she had to worry about the child, he should love her more.
He couldn't help but kiss her gently, and there was a hint of cherishment in this kiss.
After the Sixth Prince’s full month celebration, it was the Seventh Prince’s full month celebration. The two children were born only five days apart and were so close to each other that it was inevitable that people below them would gossip about them.
Lady Ji has now been promoted to a noble lady and given the title Jia. From now on, she is Lady Jia. As for the gossip from her subordinates, after all, there are many people serving her now, and some of them have just arrived, and there are also people gossiping about her in private.
She talked too much, and the servants around her couldn't help but overhear her and worry about her.
The Sixth Prince and the Seventh Prince are both princes, right? Will the Emperor favor one over the other?
She had scolded people and told them not to say anything more, and even the servants serving the Seventh Prince were beaten for it. Others looked at her and thought that she was just not happy with what she said.
In fact, how could Concubine Jia not have thought about this question? She was also afraid, but after all, she knew that Shen Qing was favored. The Sixth Prince and the Seventh Prince were indeed both princes, but she was a Concubine, and Shen Qing was a virtuous concubine. They had different positions, so how could they be compared? It was nothing more than comparing two children. It didn't matter to her, the main thing was the children.
On the day of the seventh prince's full moon, Concubine Jia's ceremony was not as grand as Shen Qing's, but there were still many rules to follow. Xuanyuan Ling did not favor one over the other and gave out the rewards that were due. The prince's share was almost the same. The only difference was that the reward he gave to Shen Qing was more than the reward he gave to Concubine Jia for her confinement. It was also normal to give more to Concubine Xian than to Concubine Jia. That was the rule.
The prince's share is about the same, and some people are watching him.
Seeing how the emperor treated the Seventh Prince, Concubine Jia put her worries to rest and thought about what she was worried about. In fact, before Concubine Xian gave birth, no one had really thought about this issue. It was mainly because Concubine Xian was favored and the two children's birthdays were too close. But thinking about it, although the emperor doted on Concubine Xian, he was always the same to the children, so that was good enough.
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