Wen Xian was stunned. She was a princess, so how could such words be applied to her? Why didn't her mother tell her?
"Take her away. Concubine Wu was already in premature labor. How can she give birth peacefully with all the noise outside? She's carrying the Qing Dynasty's first twins, a boy and a girl. We can't be careless."
"It's my fault. I've caused you so much worry. Come, someone, why don't you take her away? Now that the Empress Dowager has returned, we should take some time to look after her. I think Concubine De is really not capable."
"Now that I'm back, I'll definitely discipline Wen Xian. You just need to take care of the front court, and don't worry about the harem."
"Thank you, Empress Dowager."
The Queen Mother smiled and came to Concubine Yi. She had to know Mu Sili's current condition, otherwise she would be worried.
She originally planned to come back in a month, but the day before she returned, she dreamed of Empress Xiaozhuang, who asked her to come back quickly to wait for Mu Sili to give birth.
She always listened to what Empress Xiaozhuang said, and she must have her reasons for saying that, so after waking up from the dream, she asked someone to pack up and return.
As luck would have it, as soon as she entered the city, she received the news that Mu Sili had launched an attack, which scared her.
She was already worried about her health, but she didn't expect to hear Wen Xian's nonsense as soon as she came back, which made her dislike her even more.
"My fifth wife gave birth prematurely, and I was extremely worried. How is she doing now? Why is there no movement?"
The Queen Mother looked at the delivery room worriedly. With a creak, the door of the delivery room opened and Asui poked her head out. After seeing the Queen Mother, she became more alert.
"Fujin, the Queen Mother is back, she's really back!"
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother hurried forward to inquire about Mu Sili's condition, and then she heard a baby crying in the delivery room. Before she could ask, three more cries were heard in succession in the delivery room.
The Empress Dowager looked at Kangxi uncertainly. Did she hear four cries just now?
Kangxi was equally confused. Wasn't she pregnant with triplets? How could he have heard four sounds? Or was it that the imperial physician had failed to diagnose the baby?
"Father, my son seems to be hallucinating. I heard four cries coming from the delivery room one after another. Is it because the child who was born first is feeling wronged?"
After hearing what Yinqi said, Kangxi actually felt that it made some sense. Just when he was about to nod in agreement, A Sui came out.
"This servant congratulates all the masters. Our wife has safely given birth to two pairs of twins, a boy and a girl. Both mother and child are doing well."
"Two pairs? They're actually two pairs of twins, a boy and a girl. God is truly kind to me, allowing me to see the royal family give birth to two pairs of twins in my lifetime.
Even if I go to the underworld one day, I can still bring honor to my ancestors. No wonder, no wonder the Empress Dowager told me in a dream to come back quickly, there is a reason for it!
Your Majesty, I beg you for a favor first. Twins, a boy and a girl, are the embodiment of good fortune. Please give these two princesses the title of princesses first. I want to keep them in Beijing.
I haven't done anything great over the years, but I've worked hard. I can even say I've never asked you for anything. This is the first thing I'm asking of you. I hope you can agree to it."
The Empress Dowager's face was full of seriousness and expectation. When Kangxi thought about how he grew up under her protection, he couldn't bear to refuse her.
In addition, the twins, a boy and a girl, were the embodiment of good fortune, so he couldn't possibly send them to marry a foreign prince. She just wanted them to stay in Beijing, so he fulfilled her wish.
If even this small wish cannot be fulfilled, he will never dare to tell others that he is filial.
"What are you talking about, Empress Dowager? Why would you need to ask for help when talking to me? They are my granddaughters and the embodiment of good fortune. I'm not crazy, how could I possibly send them to marry?
Don't worry, I will train them well and choose the most suitable husbands for them in the capital. When you miss them, just summon them into the palace.
As for the title of Princess, even if you didn't mention it, I still want them. After all, they are the phoenix of the royal family's first pair of twins, so they should be treated differently."
The Empress Dowager was satisfied after hearing Kangxi's promise. Since Kangxi was so easy to talk to, she decided to give Concubine Yi the promotion she had promised.
"To be honest, I have something else I want to discuss with you. Concubine Yi has been very helpful in taking care of Little Fifth Lady, and she is one of the Four Concubines. She was instrumental in Little Fifth Lady's smooth delivery, so I want to promote her."
When Kangxi turned around, he saw Concubine Yi next to him with an expression of surprise and expectation. After thinking that the harem really needed a noble concubine to take charge of the overall situation, he agreed to the Queen Mother's request.
"What the Empress Dowager said is true. Concubine Yi has made great contributions this time and indeed deserves a reward. Then let's promote Concubine Yi to Noble Concubine."
"I thank the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."
Concubine Yi was a little uncomfortable with suddenly becoming a royal concubine, but when she thought that she was able to become a royal concubine thanks to Mu Sili and the twins, she decided to be nicer to them.
According to her experience, if she can become a noble concubine today, then she can rely on them to become an imperial concubine or even a queen in the future. If that time really comes, she will be one step closer to becoming the empress dowager.
Two pairs of twins, a boy and a girl, were brought out, and Kangxi was extremely satisfied. Although they were newborn babies and looked smaller than full-term babies, it did not prevent them from exuding their innate nobility.
Kangxi unconsciously thought of names for his four children in his mind. After much deliberation, he finally decided on Hongmin, Hongzhao, Chenxi and Chuyang.
"Xiao Wu, your wife has suffered a great crime. You must treat her well and don't let her suffer any injustice."
"I know, my son. Don't worry, my father. I won't let Fu Jin suffer any injustice. I am a father now, and I won't be as unstable as before."
After the imperial physician confirmed again that there was nothing wrong with their health and that they could be raised safely with normal care, Kangxi treated Mu Sili as a god.
The saying "the seventh life is good and the eighth life is bad" has historical basis and has mostly come true. It is normal for him to be a little worried.
However, despite his worries, he believed that with Mu Sili around, his four grandchildren would grow up safely. He didn't know why he had such an idea, but he inexplicably felt that it would be as he wished.
In Yuqing Palace, the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess showed ugly expressions one after another after learning that Mu Sili had given birth to two pairs of twins, a boy and a girl.
"Two pairs? Fifth brother's wife is truly blessed. She managed to reverse her three pregnancies and give birth to four, two pairs of twins, a boy and a girl. Judging from this, even if Concubine Li really gave birth to twins, she wouldn't be able to compare to her, right?"
"Your Highness is right. I have to admit that Fifth Brother's wife is indeed blessed. It's difficult for others to give birth to twins, a boy and a girl, but she gave birth to two pairs in one pregnancy. Not only that, she also made Concubine Yi a noble concubine. I am so envious."
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