Changning found it somewhat amusing: "Why are you clinging to your brother and unwilling to let go for even a moment?"
Fei Yang pouted: "I'm definitely going to run into Hong Qing again tonight. I need my brother to back me up. He's even ganging up on people with Hong Sheng now."
Changning raised an eyebrow: "If anyone bullies you, fight back!"
Hutuli was also indignant: "Hongqing is the most annoying. I really don't understand how my older brother can be so close to him."
“You never know what fate brings to people. Hongqing is indeed playful, but he’ll probably be able to restrain himself in the palace. Fei Yang, stick close to your brother. If anything really happens, just step in. Don’t be afraid, your mother will take responsibility.”
Upon hearing her mother's words, Fei Yang'a immediately started waving her little fists and acting wildly.
"Mother, don't worry. I've been learning martial arts from Guo Luoma for a long time. Dealing with him shouldn't be a problem."
Changning couldn't help but chuckle. So this child was learning martial arts just to fight Hongqing.
But you have to admit, Fiyana's studies have been very effective. He is now much stronger and looks like a young calf. He even wields the knife that Bodel gave him quite skillfully.
Even Ah Lin, who is a few years older than him, can't beat him.
Mingming and Lin also learned martial arts from a young age.
This kid has been strong since he was a child, and now it seems he really has some talent in martial arts.
As they chatted and laughed, they unknowingly arrived at the palace gate.
Zhao Fuhai, who was outside the carriage, quickly moved over a stool. Chuixue helped Fei Yanga and Hutuli down from the carriage, and then quickly helped Changning.
She is now more than four months pregnant, and her pregnancy is not very noticeable yet, but she feels a little cumbersome, so she has to be very careful.
Although there is no snow or ice on the roads in the palace, one is still afraid of losing one's footing and falling, and then there would be nowhere to cry.
Yinzhen first came over and pulled her cloak tighter, then touched her hand. It was still warm, so he was relieved. He then told her to make sure to wear a hand warmer and not to open her mouth and catch a cold.
The repeated admonitions made Changning blush slightly.
Honestly, she's so nagging, just like her father. Does he treat her like a child? The children are watching.
As expected, Hutuli and Feiyanga covered their mouths and chuckled, making her blush deeply.
The group followed behind Yinzhen and his wife, and soon arrived at the Qianqing Palace.
Changning, accompanied by Hutuli and the Fujin (consorts), parted ways with Yinzhen.
They first went to pay their respects to Consort De. This year, they saw that Consort De was wearing a deep purple qipao, the color of which was extremely pure. They didn't know how many processes it had gone through, but it was covered with dark embroidery, making it luxurious, exquisite, dignified, and noble, yet still in line with her usual low-key personality.
Indeed, the emperor's favor has never waned.
Such fine material must have been personally bestowed by Emperor Kangxi to be available. If it were only distributed by the Imperial Household Department, it would be ranked quite low.
After exchanging greetings, Consort De asked a few questions as usual, and that was it.
Changning sat down at the table with the concubine.
The only difference is that she is now a titled Pure Consort, which puts her a head taller than the other Consorts. Therefore, even the Consorts who are older in rank have to bow to her.
That's how it is in the palace: only those with status, power, and titles have a voice.
Everyone at the table secretly observed Changning's attire.
The fabric of her clothes was almost unrecognizable; it was so light and soft that it seemed to shimmer with a gentle luster under the candlelight, radiant and colorful, like ripples on a lake when a spring breeze blows.
Consort Tian, who lived in the Third Prince's residence, was always outspoken and loved gossip. She was the first to smile and approach, "Sister Chun, what kind of fabric is this? It seems like I've never seen it before."
"I'm not too sure either. My third brother brought it back from the south when he was doing trade."
Everyone suddenly realized that it was a foreign import. Moreover, they had all heard of the third young master of the Fucha family; he was the real savior of the Emperor.
The timely delivery of medicine during His Majesty's critical moment saved his life from the brink of death.
This delivery of medicine preserved the Fucha family's century-old honor.
However, the Pure Consort in front of us is also a legendary figure.
They were all concubines, and what they were competing for was favor and sons, so they couldn't help but glance at her belly a few times.
I don’t know if this is a singleton or twins. I heard she’s had twins twice before, one of which was a lucky twin of a boy and a girl. What kind of good luck is that?
Even after having so many children, her figure remained unchanged, as slender as a young girl.
Compared to Changning, the concubines who had given birth, although well-maintained, all looked slightly tired. Even with makeup, they seemed to lack the natural beauty of Changning.
In response, Changning could only say that whether someone is happy or not can be seen on their face.
Like the thirteenth concubine, Lady Wusu, who was always engrossed in eating and smiling, it was clear that she had no worries.
Like the Third Master's concubine, whose face was rosy and healthy from dressing up, it's likely that her life wasn't very pleasant.
Looking at the other table, the Crown Princess was dignified and beautiful, with a very composed demeanor. How to put it? Changning couldn't tell whether she was happy or not, or whether she and the Crown Prince loved each other. But one thing was clear: she was truly composed. The confidence that emanated from within was something that no one else could match.
Changning has to say, Kangxi really knew how to choose a daughter-in-law. This Crown Princess really fits the demeanor of an empress, especially if Yinreng can successfully ascend the throne.
The atmosphere at this year's New Year's banquet was quite lively. Emperor Kangxi sat in the highest seat, looking very happy as he watched his sons act silly.
When it came time to offer toasts, it was still the Crown Prince who led the way, which suggests that the Emperor did not have any significant estrangement from the Crown Prince.
However, Changning noticed that the Crown Prince's expression wasn't so good; he must have been worried day and night.
Before she could stop overthinking, someone approached her. It was Lady Guarjia, a concubine of the Fifth Prince.
Changning had heard a little about her; she was quite adept at vying for favor. According to Fifth Prince's Consort, Tatara Shufen, she was solely focused on having children.
Although she was vying for favor, she didn't cause much trouble, so Shufen turned a blind eye to her.
Changning had a vague idea of what she wanted from him.
Sure enough, her next question was very sincere: "Princess Chun, I would like to ask if you have any secrets to having a child? And how do you maintain your figure? I always feel that my belly is a bit loose after giving birth to my son."
Forehead……
Changning thought she was pretty brainless, asking her for the secret to having a child in public.
However, she wasn't entirely stupid; she knew to cover her mouth with a handkerchief and ask quietly.
Everyone at the table was sitting upright and eating properly, and you were just making a cricket noise, which attracted a bit of attention.
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