Yinzhen quickly stood up and replied, "Yes, it's been more than six months."
Kangxi nodded. He remembered that the Fucha clan member had a good background and character. When Consort Tong came to talk to him about it, he hesitated for a while.
However, out of consideration for his cousin's feelings, and because it would be too embarrassing for the fourth son's household not to have a Manchu woman, he finally agreed.
Looking at it now, she seems quite fortunate, and also filial. That's good.
Just as Emperor Kangxi was about to sit down, Prince Cheng, Yinzhi, spoke up, "I heard from my wife that Lady Fucha is pregnant with twins! Father, this is the first time since the founding of the Qing Dynasty that twins have been born! If it's a boy and a girl, wouldn't that be a blessing for the Qing Dynasty?"
Yinzhen was speechless. This third brother of his was always looking for trouble. His wife? Yaoxian had already said that the third wife was arrogant and looked down on him.
However, Kangxi was clearly somewhat surprised and looked over with a questioning gaze. Yinzhen nodded and said, "Father, it is indeed twins."
Upon hearing this, the princes were filled with envy once again.
Twins! This Fucha woman is quite blessed and quite remarkable.
The Eighth Prince, in particular, was extremely envious. If he weren't afraid of his beloved Consort Guo Luoluo, he would have wanted to marry a woman from the Fucha clan.
It's important to know that having children has always been a source of anxiety for him.
In the previous few years, there were no children in the mansion, not even princes or princesses! There were also rumors in the capital that she was fond of men, and that she was impotent and unable to have children.
However, it was precisely because her maternal family was of lowly status that everyone trampled on her. But when she took over the Imperial Household Department, those voices disappeared.
Later, Zhang finally gave birth to Hongwang, and the Eighth Prince finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, Hongwang was still young and hadn't grown up yet, so having more sons was always a safer bet!
However, some people were happy for Yinzhen.
Thirteen was very happy.
He couldn't help but wonder if, given how closely his wife and the fourth sister-in-law were getting along, perhaps if he tried his best, his wife could also conceive twins? He'd go back and give it a shot.
The crown prince was quite pleased.
He knew that the fourth prince had three children in total. His youngest son was gone, and his eldest son was sickly and wouldn't live past adulthood. Wasn't that the same as having no sons at all? He also heard that the princess couldn't stand the wind. There wasn't a single decent child in the entire household.
Emperor Kangxi was quite pleased.
The voices against the Qing and for the restoration of the Ming have always existed, along with the instigation of Zhu San Taizi's faction. Although he quelled the Three Feudatories and eliminated Oboi, the people's hearts were still somewhat unsettled.
He had always wanted to prove that the Manchus' entry into the Central Plains was ordained by Heaven. If it were truly a dragon and phoenix in auspicious formation, wouldn't that prove it?
Therefore, he also expressed great expectations: "Fourth Prince, your concubine is blessed. After the child is born, remember to bring it to the palace for me to see."
Everyone had different thoughts while eating at this year's New Year's banquet.
While Yinzhen and his wife were busy, Changning was also quite busy.
Because my sister-in-law came to wish us a Happy New Year, and she brought Dorsey with her.
"Auntie, auntie, this cake is so delicious!" Duoxi Hui's little face was flushed. She held up a piece of jujube and yam cake and handed it to Changning, insisting that she try it.
Changning was very supportive and took a bite from the hand that Duoxihui was holding up. "Wow, it's so sweet! The pastries that Duoxihui brought are really something else!"
Dorsey chuckled, his round head and face and big, darting eyes making him restless.
One minute she's eating pastries, the next she's climbing on the cupboard, then she takes out the hibernating mung beans and clamors for turtle.
Changning was both amused and exasperated. "Doxihui, this is Auntie's pet. You can't eat it!"
Doshihui clearly understood the meaning of "pet," and reluctantly put the mung bean back into the large water vat. Only then did Xiaokangzi, who had been trembling with fear, finally feel relieved.
This turtle is his livelihood! It's his ancestor's!
Changning's sister-in-law, Dong Eshi, was a little embarrassed. "I've spoiled Duoxihui. He's bothered my sister."
Changning, however, thought it was great. "What's wrong with that? Kids need to be a little tough; that's how they become smart!"
Dong E nodded with a smile, "That's what Mother said too. However, Changhua thinks strict discipline is still necessary. I'm in a dilemma right now."
"Brother wants to be a strict father, and sister-in-law you can be a loving mother."
The two talked for a while, when they heard Zhao Fuhai announce that Fourth Master had returned.
Before Lady Dong'e could leave to avoid suspicion, Yinzhen strode in and said, "Sister-in-law, there's no need for such formalities."
Dong Eshi pulled her foot back after taking a step forward.
"Sister-in-law, spend more time with her. I'll be leaving soon."
Yinzhen seemed to have only come in to take a quick look at her, scrutinizing her from head to toe, and then asking her how well she had been sleeping and how much food she had consumed before he was satisfied.
This made Changning a little shy.
Yinzhen had been extremely busy these past few days, but he was still thinking about her condition. He managed to find a moment to come and check on her, and didn't even have time to ask Lady Dong'e to leave.
After exchanging a few words, Yinzhen was about to leave when a little boy grabbed his leg.
Yinzhen was a little surprised. The boy had a round head and big, bright eyes, and looked very clever. "Are you Duoxihui?"
Dorsey nodded. "Yes, are you my uncle?"
Doshihui felt that the man in front of her had a similar temperament to her father, and she naturally felt a good impression of him.
Yinzhen also quite liked his bold appearance. "Good lad, come on, let's go out together."
After saying that, Yinzhen took Duoxihui's little hand and went out the door.
Lady Dong'e was stunned. Changning quickly comforted her, "It's alright. I just like Duoxihui. With me by his side, Duoxihui will definitely be fine."
Dong Eshi shook her head and smiled. "It's alright, that's great. That little rascal would only cause trouble here. It's good that he's gone. Sister, would you like to play mahjong?"
Okay, then let's fight.
And so, the two of them, along with a few maids, played mahjong for half a day.
When Yinzhen brought Duoxihui back in the afternoon, Dong'e took her leave.
Inside the bed curtains at night, Yinzhen leaned against a large white rabbit doll and talked to Changning.
"Today I met many of the bannermen's servants, as well as those who ride horses and shoot arrows. Doshihun wasn't afraid at all. He's a good lad, just like his father, with a steady and reliable spirit."
Looking at Yinzhen's beaming face, anyone who didn't know better would think that Duoxihui was his son!
"If only our princes were as clever as Doshihun," Yinzhen sighed.
Changning raised her chin. "Of course! I'm a talented woman, and my husband is also very learned. Our child will definitely be outstanding."
Yinzhen couldn't help but glance at her sideways. "Oh? Our Yaoxian is quite the talented woman, isn't she? I wonder what her talents are?"
Of course they are talented! They learned the Three Hundred Tang Poems and were part of the Northern Song Dynasty's top recitation team. They didn't learn that for nothing!
However, it's getting late now, so I'll have to use this talent elsewhere for now.
That night, Yinzhen felt extremely comfortable, even experiencing a unique charm while pregnant.
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