Qing Dynasty: The Imperial Concubine is Pregnant Again

Cosmetics are divided so finely, with each type having its own production line, and there aren't enough robots to operate them now. Tong Nuanyan was a little troubled for a moment.

[Host, we now have two manors. One has cooperated with the Royal Family to open branches in surrounding cities. The other one, which sells sanitary napkins, has also opened two branches. However, we are not in a hurry to develop new businesses. It is better to get to know more about others.]

805's words sounded just right, which made Tong Nuanyan no longer distressed. The matter of the manor was secondary. Tomorrow, when Wu Ya came to pay her respects, there would be a big show to watch.

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The first day of August in the thirty-ninth year of the Kangxi reign.

The main hall of Piaoxueyuan.

Zhang Gege, who was dressed up in fancy clothes, and Su Gege, who was also gorgeous as usual, came to Piaoxue Courtyard early to wait for the show. Before others arrived, Zhang Gege said, "Sister Su, do you think Wuya Gege had not... last night?"

Zhang Gege has always been arrogant and straightforward. She will never miss a chance to mock those who are not favored. Su Gege is not as good as before. She has started to cling to those who are favored. She just agrees with Zhang Gege's words.

As soon as a moon-white figure appeared at the door, the sharp-eyed Zhang Gege spotted it. "Concubine Liang, why are you here so early? Did you hear about what happened last night?"

Concubine Liang looked like she had done something wrong and bowed quietly, "I greet Miss Zhang and Miss Su. I don't know what you are talking about."

Zhang Gege looked at her for a while, and seeing that no one had come in from the back, she said, "When Wuya Gege comes, you can just wait and watch the big show, haha."

Liang Shiqi stood in the corner with a twinkling look in her eyes. She lived in the same courtyard with Wu Yashi, so how could she not know what happened last night? However, due to her low status, she had to pretend that she knew nothing.

Soon, several concubines came to the door of the main hall. They all had little presence. Uya came in with a bad look on her face. Seeing that everyone was looking at her secretly, she became even more angry and tightly grasped the silk scarf in her hand.

Wu Ya was wearing a plain Gan stone powder embroidered with Baoxiang flower patterns. Her black and smooth hair was tied into a small bun style, and she wore two small pearl and jade hairpins in her ears. Her face was the size of a palm, and her light curved eyebrows and light pink eye makeup made her look even more delicate. She was a pretty girl from a small family.

Everyone noticed her beauty. As for women with such looks and demeanor, half of the Fourth Prince's backyard was filled with women of this kind of weak temperament. The only bright and beautiful one was the one whom Emperor Kangxi had arranged for marriage. As for the Fourth Lady, she was obedient, dignified and generous in appearance. The Fourth Prince now doted on the weak concubine Liang. This Uya family was both a shock and a motivation for them.

Li Gege deliberately arrived late today. Seeing that everyone was waiting for Concubine Fujin, she was the last one to arrive. She said gently, "Sisters, why are you here so early? Am I not late?"

Wuya sat next to Zhang Gege, staring at Li Gege as if she wanted to kill her, without saying a word. Zhang looked at her left and right, then at Li Gege, and said with a smile: "Oh, I heard that the Fourth Master left Wuya Gege and went to Li Gege's place last night? It's understandable that Li Gege was late!"

Listening to Zhang Gege talking about what happened last night without reservation, Wu Ya's face darkened and she turned her head to the right, not ready to talk. Li Gege curled her lips and said worriedly, "Sister Wu Ya, there was nothing I could do last night. Hongyun suddenly had a high fever. I was worried about him, so I asked the Fourth Master for help. The Fourth Master has always loved Hongyun. Next time, I will tell the Fourth Master about my sister's longing for him."

Li Gege's words had many hidden meanings. She repeatedly reminded everyone that she was back to fight for favor, and her favor would come back sooner or later. Secondly, no matter what happened to her, she still had the Second Prince, and having a son or not had a different status in the backyard.

Before Wu Ya could reply, Tong Nuanyan came out from the inner room, and all the ladies knelt down to greet him: "I pay my respects to the concubine, and I wish the concubine good luck!"

Tong Nuanyan raised her hand to let them get up, pretending that she hadn't heard the conversation just now, and asked: "What happened just now? Why is it so lively?"

In the warm and elegant main hall, a group of beauties of different looks were sitting or standing. No one dared to speak out in response to Tong Nuanyan's question. Li Gege smiled gently and explained softly: "Concubine, I apologized to sister Wuya just now. It's also my fault that I was not careful and let Hongyun have a high fever at this time. Otherwise, I wouldn't have disturbed my sister."

Tong Nuanyan watched Li Gege's performance with great interest. This man was really talented and knew how to make use of his weak appearance. Now he was talking about Uya blaming Hong Yun.

"Gege Li, why are you like this? No one expected Hongyun to suddenly have a high fever. However, Gege Uya lit red candles tonight, so Hongyun won't have a high fever again, right?" Tong Nuanyan restrained her smile and looked at Li, trying to find some flaws on her face, but unfortunately this person is now better at disguising herself.

"What Concubine Madam said makes it sound like I deliberately let Hongyun have a high fever. This high fever is not something I can control. I hope Concubine Madam will not wrongly accuse me." Li Gege said righteously, without any sign of guilt on her face.

"Of course, I don't believe that anyone would abuse their own son to win favor, don't you think?" Tong Nuanyan said this meaningfully. She was not sure whether Li did so, but at the moment she did not seem to feel guilty at all. Maybe she was overthinking it.

"Of course, Hongpan was unlucky and left this world early. Hongyun is my only son. I love him so much, how could I do such a thing worse than pigs and dogs?" As she said this, tears welled up in Li's eyes. Su Gege, who was sitting next to her, was startled and quickly patted her on the back.

Song Gege, who was sitting opposite Li, smiled coldly, as if she was already used to such crying tricks. Liang Shiqi, who was standing in the corner, secretly observed everyone's expressions. Although she couldn't see clearly, she guessed in her heart.

Tong Nuanyan immediately looked heartbroken and said, "Gege Li, I understand how heartbroken you are. If you watch your child grow up and talk and laugh, and then die one day, no one can bear it."

Then, without paying any attention to Li who was still crying, he said to the girls below: "The Fourth Master is almost 23 years old now, but he only has three princes and one princess. You must also do a good job of giving birth to children for the Fourth Master."

They were all a little surprised by Tong Nuanyan's lecture, as it was always the Fourth Lady who gave her such a lecture in the past. Maybe she should take on the airs of a housekeeper now that she is the housekeeper? Thinking of this, all the women responded in unison.

"Uya Gege, are you still used to staying at the prince's residence these days?" Tong Nuanyan's words just now were just a formality. As for whether those people had children or not, she didn't care so much. Then, as if she had just remembered, she asked Uya with concern.

Wu Ya smiled, her almond-shaped eyes looking like crescent moons: "To reply to Concubine Madam, everything is fine in Tingyu Courtyard."

"That's good. Although you didn't receive the emperor's favor last night, you still have to serve tea today. Since the wife is not here, just serve tea to this concubine. Yunxin, let's start." Tong Nuanyan looked at her, with a smile not reaching her eyes. This Uya was very ambitious when she was in Yonghe Palace. How come she became so docile after entering the prince's residence?

"Yes." Yun Xin went out and brought over a cup of tea, and several palace maids following behind her served tea to everyone.

"This concubine has such a bad memory that she forgot to serve you tea. This tea has a subtle fragrance, everyone should try it." Tong Nuanyan really forgot about this, fortunately Yun Xin took this opportunity to serve everyone tea.

"I, Wu Ya, pay my respects to the concubine. May the concubine be blessed!" Wu Ya held a cup of tea, raised it steadily above her head and knelt on the ground. This was a kneeling ceremony.

Tong Nuanyan waited for a while, and seeing that she was still so humble and obedient, she took the cup of tea from her hand, touched the edge of her lips with it, and said, "Get up. From now on, Uya Gege must serve the prince well and give him a child."

The polite words were said without any cost. It was just empty promises anyway. It didn't matter who it was for. Tong Nuanyan rolled her eyes in her heart.

"Yes, thank you, Concubine." Wu Ya took the gift from Concubine Yun Xin. It was a pair of exquisite jade bracelets, which were transparent in shape. She couldn't get such good things from Concubine De, and her ambition became more determined.