Ji Fengyao: "???"
Is it really true that one shouldn't have random thoughts during a prayer ceremony? Little Thirteen got sick so quickly.
Before she could think further, Consort Yin pulled her towards the inner hall of Chengxiang Palace.
The palace maid sent by the Empress Dowager was anxious: You've taken Princess Chonghe away, what about the Fourth Prince? He's still waiting in the Imperial Garden!
She was about to follow them.
Huixiu, who had deliberately lagged behind, blocked her way, hands on her hips fiercely: "Who do you think you are? Do you think just anyone can barge into the inner palace of Chengxiang Palace?"
"But the Empress Dowager..."
"What Empress Dowager? What Empress Dowager?" Huixiu shoved the palace maid's chin, interrupting her directly, and retorted, "I've seen plenty of people in the palace who use their masters to bully others. If you delay the Thirteenth Prince's affairs, can you take responsibility?"
The palace maid: "..."
She was just an insignificant palace maid in Cixi Palace. It's likely that the Empress Dowager didn't want to attract attention, which is why she sent her to deliver the message.
She was of low status and her voice carried little weight; naturally, she could not bear the responsibility for the safety of the thirteenth prince.
Ji Fengyao thought something had happened to Xiao Shisan.
To everyone's surprise, as soon as Consort Yin led her into the inner palace, the look of distress and anxiety on her face vanished, replaced by a warm and friendly smile.
At this moment, the palace maid in charge of taking care of Little Thirteen also brought out Little Thirteen, who was making "ee-ya" sounds and was very lively.
"What is this, Consort?" Ji Fengyao raised her eyebrows in surprise.
She had no direct interaction with Consort Yin.
Last time, she helped Consort Yin in Shang Xiche's palace, also while wearing a mask; Consort Yin probably didn't know who she was, but Consort Yin's actions were clearly to help her.
"Hao'er just vomited milk. Please, Your Highness, take a look at him and see if he is alright," Consort Yin said with a smile, taking the thirteenth child from the maid's arms and handing him to Ji Fengyao.
Little Thirteen stared at Ji Fengyao with his bright, dark eyes, not even blinking, and excitedly tried to pounce on her.
Ji Fengyao carefully took his soft, delicate body, supporting his little bottom with one hand and protecting his soft neck and back with the other, in case the child's bones were too soft to support him and he would hurt himself.
Seeing how skillfully Ji Fengyao held the child, Consort Yin smiled and said, "I didn't expect that the princess could take care of children."
"I have twin brothers at home, and I'm six years older than them," Ji Fengyao said, thinking of Ji Fenghua and Ji Fengxiao, those mischievous little monkeys. Looking at the adorable little thirteen in her hands, her smile was incredibly gentle.
Once settled on the soft couch, Ji Fengyao carefully took the pulse of Little Thirteen and said, "Your Majesty has taken excellent care of Little Thirteen. It's normal for a baby to spit up milk. The wet nurse should pay attention to the feeding posture and pat Little Thirteen's breasts to help him burp after each feeding to avoid this."
These are all small things that experienced wet nurses know.
Ji Fengyao said these things merely to save face for Consort Yin, since she had rescued herself from the Empress Dowager and needed to give an explanation to the outside world.
Little Thirteen nestled in Ji Fengyao's arms, his chubby little hands kneading and playing with a strand of her soft hair. Every now and then, he would look up at Ji Fengyao, grin, and then let out two "ee-ya" sounds, appearing very affectionate and at ease.
If Ji Fengyao responded by teasing him, he would giggle, making everyone in the room smile involuntarily.
The two palace maids and wet nurse in charge of taking care of Little Thirteen were extremely envious:
These days, do bandits even come with so many perks?
Beauty and skincare, unparalleled medical skills—even childcare is easier now?!
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