For Changning's health, Baishu suggested that she complete a full two-month postpartum period, which was met with strong opposition from Changning.
Are you kidding me? You can't even eat a salted duck egg during your postpartum period. The oil on your hair is so thick that flies slip on it. You've had enough of a month, do you want two more?
However, Changning's objection was ineffective, and Yinzhen nodded.
He also knew some principles of health preservation. Pregnancy is the most arduous for women, as they use their own essence and blood to nurture the fetus, naturally resulting in a significant depletion of their resources, let alone twins.
Therefore, Yinzhen strongly demanded that Changning complete two full months of confinement and strictly forbade her from eating cold food, otherwise the confinement period would be extended.
Changning was heartbroken, but summer was just two months away. If she finished her postpartum confinement, she could at least enjoy some iced dishes. So she had no choice but to accept it, to avoid having to spend the rest of her postpartum confinement period in the sweltering summer.
But Changning really didn't understand. Could Yinzhen really stand her not bathing for two months? Didn't he think she was smelly and dirty?
Yinzhen said no. Changning not only didn't smell bad, but also had a milky fragrance. During her postpartum period, her little face was rosy and adorable.
Although she was pregnant with two children and ate more, she also exercised more, so she maintained a good figure. With the help of Granny Zhang's exclusive massage recovery technique, the excess fat on her waist quickly disappeared.
However, some things can't be restored to their original state, such as breasts that have doubled in size and are now extremely full. And there are also very round and perky buttocks that sway when walking.
Changning felt extremely ashamed of her stunning figure. However, Yinzhen liked it very much, so much so that he hadn't set foot in anyone else's courtyard for the past two months.
Changning then realized that she had gone from a young woman to a mother, and the level of shame increased dramatically.
Babies grow so fast, and in just two months they're completely different from when they were born. The only thing that hasn't changed is their fair and tender skin.
The Third Prince Feng Sheng'e's face shape is more like Yinzhen's, smooth and handsome, except that there is a shadow at the corner of his eye, which looks like a blush, just like Changning, which is very alluring.
The second princess, Hutu, is a spitting image of Changning, with a pair of dimples at the corners of her mouth, and her smile is simply melting. She is even sweeter than Changning, like a sweet girl.
To celebrate the end of her postpartum confinement, Changning, who was feeling restless, decided to hold a small banquet at Qingzhi Courtyard.
She invited all the women in the backyard, as well as her close friends, Fifth Prince Consort Shufen, Thirteenth Prince Consort Yunchun, and Fourteenth Concubine Wanhe.
That day, Yierha was overjoyed as she looked at her newly born younger brother and sister. She kept looking at her brother's little face and touching her sister's little hands, almost too busy to keep up with them all.
Honghui was more reserved, but he also stared longingly at her.
The princess held Honghui's hand and said gently, "Want to see your younger brother and sister? Go and see them with your older sister."
Honghui is three years old this year. The little boy is very thin, but he already looks like a little adult. He nodded slightly and just stood not far away watching without going forward to touch him.
Changning finally finished her postpartum confinement and changed into a scarlet cheongsam embroidered with hibiscus flowers. She was as beautiful as the sunset, and her rosy cheeks, which had been nourished during her confinement, were now even more radiant, making it hard for people to look directly at her.
At the very least, the princesses and concubines in the backyard dared not look directly at him.
The weather was warm and the sun was shining brightly today. It was also the first time that the concubine had invited them, so they all came to Qingzhi Courtyard.
It must be said that Qingzhi Courtyard is now beautifully renovated. The spacious courtyard has a large pomegranate tree with its pomegranate blossoms in full bloom. Several tables are set up under the tree, and a gentle breeze makes it both cool and charming.
Yun Chunxian exclaimed, "These two children are so well-born. They were quite loud on their third-day celebration. But on the full-moon banquet, with so many people around, they didn't cry at all. They're such easy to take care of."
Last month, Changning was still in her postpartum confinement period. She heard about the full moon celebration from Zhao Fuhai.
Because they were the first pair of twins (one male and one female) in the Qing Dynasty, the Emperor bestowed a special reward upon them, so the celebration was very grand and magnificent, no less so than the full moon banquet of the eldest son of the Prince of Zhi.
People came in droves to give gifts.
The person who gave the gift knew perfectly well that the emperor had specially summoned the Fourth Prince and his son to the palace. It was said that the emperor had even held the two children in his arms and was very fond of them. He also rewarded the prince with a generous reward, in accordance with the precedent for princes' heirs.
What does this mean?
This shows that you value it!
How could they not fawn over those whom the emperor valued?
That's absolutely impossible!
Besides, twins, a boy and a girl, who wouldn't be envious? Even if you don't have the status to hold them, just catching a glimpse from afar would bring you a lot of good fortune!
However, there are also people who can hold children.
When the wet nurse brought the baby over, the banquet hall erupted in excitement, with a group of princes vying to hold the baby, the fourteenth prince shouting the loudest.
The Eighth Prince was the most envious and held the child for the longest time.
The eldest prince was all talk and no action; he said it was nothing, but his way of holding the child was more professional than Yinzhen's.
Not long after, the emperor's edict was issued.
Emperor Kangxi bestowed names upon the two children directly. This was a unique honor. Names for imperial grandsons were usually bestowed in batches, accumulated before being given all at once.
Li Dequan said a lot, and only at the end did he mention the names of the two children.
Feng Sheng'e named himself Hong Yan, and Hu Tuli also took a name, Jia Yuan.
"Yan" means clear and sunny. There is also a saying that the sky is clear and the sun is bright, and that the sea and rivers are calm and clear.
It seems the Emperor has high hopes for Hongyan!
But when Changning heard this, she thought, "What? Hongyan? Is she playing the role of Zhen Huan? Could the princess's name be Lingxi?"
Later I found out that it was Ri'an and Hutuli was Jiayuan, and then I was relieved.
However, some of these names caught people's attention. For example, Geng Gege subtly implied, following up on Yun Chun's words, "These are auspicious twins, a dragon and a phoenix. Their names are extraordinary, so they must have something special about them!"
Changning rolled her eyes at her. It was always her who started trouble. She said impatiently, "Royal blood, descendants of phoenixes and dragons, of course you are extraordinary. Princess Geng talks about auspicious omens all the time, but I've never seen you kneel down and kowtow."
The infighting and power struggles among women were something everyone present had witnessed countless times.
To be honest, even the Fifth Prince's wife, Shufen, felt that the Fourth Prince's residence was a rare quiet place.
Wanhe wanted to change the subject, so she brought up Changning's family and asked, "I heard that Xiao Si's eldest sister-in-law also gave birth?"
At this point, Changning became happy again, "That's right, he was born last month, it's a son. I've already sent him this golden longevity lock. My mother is overjoyed."
Mentioning Lady Fucha softened the expressions on everyone's faces considerably.
Yierha, who was playing with his younger siblings nearby, walked over with a small smile and asked, "Mother Fucha, when is Madam coming? Yierha misses her so much."
Honghui also looked at Changning with anticipation, clearly eager to know as well.
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