But Concubine Tong is gone, maybe this time she can be directly made a concubine, after all, quadruplets are not common.
Half a month later, Mu Sili went into labor in the Cining Palace. With one cry after another, Empress Xiaozhuang was almost excited to the point of fainting.
"Did I hear it wrongly? Why is the crying so loud? Am I hallucinating?"
In Xiaozhuang's opinion, this baby should be weaker than a normal baby, but the four consecutive cries were very loud, which made her think she was hallucinating.
"This hallucination must have occurred because I have been hoping that both Depin and her baby would be safe. However, as long as the birth is safe, it doesn't matter if her health is a little bit poor.
The thing that is most in short supply in this palace is rare supplements. Even if I give them supplements every day, I can still give them a healthy body."
After hearing what Xiaozhuang said, Kangxi rolled his eyes helplessly. What was she dreaming about in broad daylight? Couldn't she just hope for the best for her child?
"The Queen Mother heard correctly. It must be that Depin raised the children well, so the children are all healthy. The Queen Mother will have to reward her well later.
It took me all these years to get three princes. Since I got Concubine De, I have had five in three years. I am very satisfied. What position do you think I should give her as a reward?
I feel that the title of concubine is not enough. As you know, multiple births have never happened in the royal family. If I just give her the title of concubine and send her away, I am afraid she will be unhappy.
Of course, I'm not saying I must give her a high position, but she has done a great job in giving birth to a son, and I think she deserves a high position, so I wanted to bring it up with you."
Xiaozhuang looked at Kangxi as if he were a fool. If he wanted to promote Mu Sili, then so be it. What excuses were there? After all, she also thought so.
If this baby really gave birth to four princes, then the position of concubine is indeed not worthy of her. How can the mother of five princes still be a concubine?
I shouldn't say this, but she would have no objection to being crowned queen, and would even agree with it. After all, who would refuse to have a large family?
"I have no objection. They are your concubines. It is up to you to decide how to arrange them. I just hope that these children can grow up safely."
"Grandfather, will De'en Niang ignore my fourth brother after giving birth to his younger brothers? If she does, he will be unhappy when he grows up."
The prince suddenly said this from the side, which instantly made Kangxi and Xiaozhuang's faces look ugly. Who was gossiping in front of the prince?
"Baocheng, come here and tell me, who told you that Depin would ignore Xiaosi after giving birth? I'm just asking casually. Don't you know what kind of person Depin is?"
The prince looked at Kangxi hesitantly and then at the wet nurse beside him. It was she who said that, and she also encouraged him not to contact Mu Sili and her son.
The prince's wet nurse panicked instantly when she saw his eyes.
"In reply to Your Majesty, perhaps His Royal Highness the Crown Prince heard it while he was out playing. Don't worry, I will definitely warn the palace maids in Yuqing Palace to be careful with their words when I return.
Your Highness, Concubine De has given birth. It is time for you to return to Yuqing Palace to rest. I will accompany you back to Yuqing Palace, and I will take you to see the princes in a few days.
If you don't want to go back, that's fine too. The Fourth Prince can't leave you right now, so you can go next door and keep him company, so he doesn't get scared when he can't see anyone."
"I don't want to go. I haven't even seen my newborn brother yet. Mammy, why are you so scared? Are you afraid that the Emperor will blame you? But, that's what you said.
Although I don't know why you say that, I'm not a child anymore and can tell right from wrong. You should think about how to explain this to the Emperor."
The wet nurse looked at the prince in shock. That was not what he said just now. How come he changed his words in the blink of an eye?
The prince rolled his eyes where the wet nurse couldn't see. Did she really think he was a three-year-old child who dared to sow discord between him and Mu Sili?
If she hadn't been his wet nurse, he would have dealt with her long ago. However, would Mu Sili still care about him now that she had more sons?
He lost his mother at a young age, and has just begun to experience a little bit of mother-son love. It would be bad if he lost her just like that, so he might as well wait and see.
If she really ignored him and Yinzhen because she had quadruplets, he would be unhappy.
Although the prince was only five or six years old, he had learned a lot from Kangxi's education and Hesheli's guidance.
In addition, Soetu wanted him to secure his position as the crown prince, so naturally he didn't want him and Mu Sili and her son to visit each other too frequently, which was why he asked the wet nurse to mention it in front of him.
They originally thought that he was young and easy to fool, but they didn't expect that although he was fooled on the surface, he was actually playing a trick on them in his heart. Kangxi would definitely hold them accountable for this incident today.
"Your Highness, please calm down. I didn't mean to say such things in front of you. I'm just worried that you'll be unhappy if you have fewer opportunities to see Concubine De in the future.
I have been serving you since you were born, and naturally I don't want you to be hurt in any way. I know I have done something wrong, and I hope you will forgive my mistake.
I promise to behave myself well after returning to Yuqing Palace and never cause you any trouble. Please forgive me for my devotion to you!"
"Father, I don't know how to handle this matter. You can handle it yourself. I'm going to go next door to see my fourth brother."
After touching the prince's head, Kangxi had him taken to the next room. Then he looked at the wet nurse kneeling on the ground with sharp eyes.
I don’t know what benefits Hesheli gave her that made her dare to sow discord between the prince and Mu Sili. Since she dared to do it, she should bear the consequences.
"I am delighted that Concubine De gave birth safely today. I will spare your life. Come, send her to the Xinzheku. The Crown Prince does not need someone to sow discord around him."
"Your Majesty, spare my life!"
Liang Jiugong shut her up with just a look. She was not alone, and if she resisted, her son would be implicated.
She was so angry. If she had known earlier, she would not have instigated the prince for such a small profit. Now, she has gotten herself into trouble.
"I congratulate the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. Congratulations to Concubine De for giving birth to four healthy little princes."
"Okay, okay, I knew she wouldn't let me down. Royal Madam, I've decided to make Depin a Royal Consort. What do you think?"
"I have no objection. Depin has made great contributions in giving birth to a son. I have no objection even if she is given the title of Imperial Noble Consort. Please issue the decree."
Kangxi looked at Xiaozhuang with shock. He had thought that she should start as a noble concubine, but he didn't expect that she wanted to be promoted directly to imperial concubine. He was shallow.
"Then, as the Empress Dowager said, Concubine De has been rewarded for giving birth to a son. She will be promoted to the rank of Imperial Concubine, enjoying the power of governing the six palaces. I decree this."
Qiaoying was extremely surprised. The speed at which the Queen was promoted was truly astonishing. If another two years passed, wouldn't she be crowned Queen directly?
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