The messenger sent by the Fourth Prince's residence to the palace had already returned, and Kangxi's expression was inscrutable.
The heavens sent down a timely rain, a sign of good fortune—the twins, a boy and a girl, are truly blessed.
Changning felt like she had slept for a very long time. Her body felt like it had been disconnected and reconnected, and she ached all over, especially her lower body, which felt like it was torn apart.
"water."
Changning's mouth was parched, and she had barely uttered a single word when Yinzhen, who was standing beside her, rushed over to feed her water and even moistened her lips with a damp handkerchief. Zhuiyu, standing nearby, was not as quick as him.
Changning drank some warm water and finally felt some warmth return to her broken body.
"Master?" Changning's consciousness gradually returned, her voice somewhat weak.
Yinzhen's eyes were full of affection as he looked at Changning's once bright and beautiful face, now deathly pale and devoid of vitality. He asked softly, "How are you? Are you hungry? What would you like to eat? I've had them prepare pickled mustard greens and shredded pork noodles, chicken soup wontons, and nut porridge. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
Changning thought for a moment and said, "I want to eat braised pork and bamboo shoots and braised bamboo shoots in oil."
For some reason, she really wanted to eat bamboo shoots.
At this moment, Yinzhen was very accommodating to her requests. He hurriedly instructed Zhuiyu to prepare, and then took a fine cotton handkerchief to wipe the thin layer of sweat from her forehead and tucked her in.
"Yaoxian, you've really suffered a lot this time. How should I reward you?"
Changning suddenly realized! Her belly had deflated! She had given birth!
"Where is my child? Where is my child?"
"They're both doing well, very healthy, chubby and fair-skinned, and they can cry a lot. When they cry together, the roof is about to fall off. They're really something else."
Changning couldn't help but laugh out loud. Is this how you use "extraordinary"?
"Sir, you haven't said yet whether it's a prince or a princess?"
"They are twins, Yao Xian, you are my hero." Yinzhen held Changning's delicate hand, placed it to his lips, and kissed it tenderly.
Twins! Changning breathed a sigh of relief. It really was the standard for a transmigrated woman. Not bad, God hadn't been too unkind to her; he'd given her all the advantages she needed.
Changning's energy was short-lived; after saying a few words, she fell asleep again. Yinzhen put her hand back under the covers and continued to stay by her side, not even having a chance to look at the baby properly.
When Changning woke up again, she was hungry. But what was laid out in front of her was not braised pork and bamboo shoots or stewed bamboo shoots, but only millet porridge with eggs, red dates and goji berries.
Granny Zhang earnestly advised, "Your Highness, you've just given birth and are still recovering a lot. You can't eat greasy food; you need to eat something light. There's some black chicken soup simmering on the stove. Would you like a bowl?"
Changning said she was so hungry she could eat anything.
She ate three bowls of millet porridge before stopping, drank two bowls of black chicken soup, and ate two large chicken legs.
She felt comfortable once her stomach was full.
When Changning woke up, Yinzhen wasn't there; she heard he had gone to the palace. She didn't ask further, but simply told the wet nurse to bring the baby. She hadn't even seen the child yet!
The two little ones were still asleep, behaving peacefully in their swaddling clothes. Changning looked them over carefully; thankfully, they weren't as ugly as the newborns she had seen in videos before.
I've heard that newborn babies are all wrinkled and red, and they look either like monkeys or little old men.
However, the two little ones are quite fair-skinned, but it's hard to tell who they resemble.
"They're quite cute." Changning couldn't help but secretly poke the child's cheek with her finger. Ahhh, so tender and smooth! Human babies are so adorable!
When Granny Zhang saw this, she quickly stopped her, "Master! You can't poke the child's face with your hands, or he'll drool!"
Changning stuck out her tongue. She just couldn't resist. Her own child was adorable no matter what. This must be the filter of maternal love, right?
Seeing the two little ones sleeping so soundly, Changning lowered her head and sniffed. The children had a faint milky smell, which smelled so good.
Seeing Changning's unwavering gaze, Granny Zhang's eyes suddenly reddened. She was once a little girl in swaddling clothes, and in the blink of an eye, she had become a mother herself.
Changning felt that her eyes could only hold her two children. They were so fair and delicate, looking so fragile and in need of care, that she couldn't help but want to shelter them from the wind and rain.
"Who was born first?"
Granny Zhang quickly wiped her eyes and said with a smile, "What a coincidence, the princess was born first, and the prince came out later."
Changning pouted, a little dissatisfied. "Why are they siblings? Brother and sister are so much better. The older brother can protect the younger sister."
Granny Zhang's old face was beaming with joy. "That's all good. As long as the princess and prince are healthy, that's better than anything else."
Changning nodded. "That's true, they're quite good-looking. Granny Zhang, do they look like me?"
Granny Zhang nodded and said, "Both the master and the prince are outstanding in appearance, so the young master is naturally a dragon among men. Besides, our princess and prince are no ordinary pair; they are auspicious twins, a gift from heaven, and their temperament is extraordinary!"
What the heck? Changning was a bit confused. How did it become an auspicious omen?
Seeing this, Granny Zhang recounted the whole story.
Although Changning doesn't really believe in auspicious omens, it's still a good thing that the rain has solved the drought problem.
As for auspiciousness, she doesn't want too many labels attached to the child; so many expectations would be overwhelming.
Changning was contemplating his child's education here, while the main courtyard was completely silent.
Granny Fu couldn't help but speak up, "Madam, the reputation of these auspicious twins is not good. The dragon twins are the Third Prince, so what about our First Prince? Our First Prince is clearly more noble."
Before the princess could speak, a weak voice rang out.
"Mother."
The Fujin quickly turned around and found that the eldest princess, Yierha, was standing at the door looking inside. She then glared at Fu Mama and complained that she was talking nonsense. What if the child heard her?
Knowing she was in the wrong, Granny Fu dared not say another word.
Yierha is already four years old. After spending some time in the main courtyard of the Fujin (principal wife), he has gradually become more dignified and changed his previous timid state.
“Mother, I heard that Mother Fucha gave birth to a younger sister, and I want to go and see her.”
Since using the medicine sent by Lady Fucha, Yierha's health has improved a lot. Although he is not as healthy as a normal child, he is no longer so sensitive to the wind.
However, the Fujin was still a little worried. "Yierha, the weather is still a bit cold now. Next month, when summer comes, Mother will take you to see your sister, okay?"
Yierha was very well-behaved. Although he was a little disappointed, he still nodded.
The princess said gently, "Besides, your mother Fucha just gave birth to your younger brother and sister, and she is still very weak. She can't see anyone yet and will have to wait a month before she can see Yierha."
Yierha was a little worried: "Does that mean I have to drink bitter medicine?"
The princess nodded. "Yes, I want to drink."
Yierha pouted, a little sympathetic. "Then Yierha will share his candied fruit with Mother Fucha."
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