Qing Dynasty: The Imperial Concubine is Pregnant Again

Yinzhen stood at the gate of Yonghe Palace, listening to Ulanara's words, his brows wrinkled imperceptibly, obviously displeased with her strict motherly look. Honghui was only a three-year-old child now, and it was nothing wrong for him to like some cute things. I don't know if it was because of Yanyan or if she was just so strict.

Yinzhen thought for a long time before he said, "Since they are all baby stuff, and Honghui and the others like them, I'll ask the people at the Prince's Office to make some when I get back."

Although Yinzhen's voice was calm, it did not allow for any objection.

The Fourth Lady's face froze for a moment, then she responded calmly. Only Qiu Li, who was standing beside her, knew the arrogance hidden in the Fourth Lady's heart.

Tong Nuanyan and Xia Xi, who was holding Hongzhao, stood on the right side of Yinzhen, while the Fourth Lady also adjusted her mentality and pulled Honghui to stand on the left side of Yinzhen. The left is the most honorable, and the status is indicated in the standing position.

It is the height of summer now and the Forbidden City is also exceptionally hot. Standing at the gate of Yonghe Palace in the August weather, one is still sweating profusely. Tong Nuanyan and Hong Zhao are fine, as they only sweat a little thanks to Tong Nuanyan's special ability to regulate the temperature.

The Fourth Lady is in big trouble. She has been under house arrest for more than a month and is exhausted, looking even more haggard. In order to cover it up, she put on a lot of makeup today and her face is now a little sweaty.

The eunuch standing at the door went to pass on the message, bowed respectfully, took two steps back and said, "My Lord, the Queen is waiting inside. She said she hasn't seen Honghui for a long time and misses him very much."

Yinzhen smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, eunuch. Let's go in." After turning back to signal the Fourth Lady and Tong Nuanyan, Yinzhen took the lead and walked in front with Su Peisheng.

The Fourth Lady maintained a proper smile and followed behind Yinzhen with Honghui.

Looking at the two people in front of her, Tong Nuanyan thought that they were indeed from the same generation. They were destined not to be in the same world and would not understand each other.

"Let's go." Tong Nuanyan said, and slowly followed with the group of people behind her.

The main hall of Yonghe Palace.

This place is still as luxurious as before, but with some new elegant furnishings, which adds a bit of warmth. There are even some lotus vases on the windowsill.

The Defei sitting in the center seat changed the impression she had given Tong Nuanyan before and put on an elegant Manchu dress with laurel branches and only three or four pearl hairpins on her bun, just to look elegant and generous.

"I, your son/daughter-in-law, pay my respects to your mother. May your mother be well." Yinzhen and the Fourth Lady's voices rang out at the same time, followed by Tong Nuanyan's greetings: "I pay my respects to the Empress Defei. May your mother be well."

Concubine De glanced at the people below calmly and said, "Get up. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. There is no need for family members to be polite."

Tong Nuanyan was speechless when she heard this. If there was no need for so much courtesy, why not just let people sit down as soon as they entered the door? Why did he have to wait until they finished greeting and calling out before saying this, just to pretend?

Yinzhen's beautiful phoenix eyes glanced at Concubine De lightly, and then said seriously: "Mother, etiquette cannot be abolished. It is only right for your son to greet you."

Hearing Yinzhen's words, Concubine De's smile deepened. No matter how badly she treated Yinzhen, Yinzhen still had to be filial to her, right?

"I'm glad you have this intention. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, Honghui should be here too, come over here and let Mama see you." Defei didn't even look at Tong Nuanyan, and directly let Honghui go over without mentioning other grandchildren at all.

The smile on the Fourth Lady's face became even wider. "Honghui, go to your mama. Mama loves you the most. Go quickly." It was not known whether it was intentional or not, but the Fourth Lady's voice was loud, and Tong Nuanyan and other children of Yinzhen who were following behind and beside her could hear it all.

Honghui, a three-year-old, walked erratically to the side of Concubine De, then knelt down and made a funny salute: "Ma Ma Wan An~"

Defei was smiling happily, as she was quite fond of this grandson. Kangxi also knew that Defei and Yinzhen were not on good terms with each other, so it was difficult for him to say anything. However, this grandson was innocent, and Kangxi would blame her if she ignored anything.

"Oh, I haven't seen you for many months. Honghui has grown so big now." Defei reached out and pulled Honghui over, pinched his cheek, and said to the people below.

Then, seeing that everyone was still standing, she seemed to remember something: "I was also confused. I asked you to stand for quite a while. Come, please have a seat."

Looking at the indifferent expression on Concubine De's face, it was obvious that she had not forgotten, but did it on purpose. She was used to doing this. Even though today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, she still did this to intimidate her son.

"Mother, you are too polite. Even if you ask me to stand for the whole day, it is still out of your kindness." Yinzhen's face showed a very gentle expression, but his words were indeed heart-piercing and sarcastic.

De Fei's face was a little stiff at this time, but she smiled to cover it up: "How could it be, come here, give me some tea. This tea is the newly obtained Longjing tea before the rain. The water for boiling the tea is the first dew in early summer, and the Longjing tea was picked before the first rainstorm. You can try it."

Defei couldn't save her face, so she asked Honghui to return to the Fourth Lady.

Tong Nuanyan was holding the tea brought by the palace maid. At this time, everyone was sitting on both sides of Concubine De, with Yinzhen on the left, and the Fourth Lady and Honghui on the right. Tong Nuanyan was sitting on Yinzhen's left hand side, and Hongyun and Huai Ke were sitting on a chair opposite Tong Nuanyan.

Because Hong Zhao was still sleeping at the moment, and a one-month-old baby needs more sleep, he lay quietly in Xia Xi's arms behind him. Tong Nuanyan took a sip of the tea, which was sweet with a bit of bitterness, and the sweetness continued.

"Mother's tea is of course good tea. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, and I have brought you a gift. It's not expensive, I hope you will accept it." After drinking the tea, Yinzhen began to offer gifts for the first time. Gifts are required on important festivals.

"Yinzhen is very thoughtful. Any gift is fine." Defei smiled again, signaled the senior palace maid beside her to accept the gift box that Su Peisheng brought out, and then looked at Yinzhen and said.

Seeing that Yinzhen had presented a gift, the Fourth Lady quickly stood up and saluted: "Mother, your daughter-in-law also has a gift. Your daughter-in-law and the prince have the same intention. I hope you will accept it."

Seeing the dignified and decent smile of the Fourth Lady, Defei's smile faded a little. She didn't like the dignified look of the Fourth Lady, which reminded her of her humble status all the time.

"It's good that you have this intention. You are Yinzhen's legitimate wife and you must assist Yinzhen well." When Defei said this, both her position and connotation were revealed. The Fourth Lady's smile faded a little.

Seeing Defei had someone fetch a Hetian jade peace locket, she said to Honghui beside the Fourth Lady, "This peace locket was given by the Emperor when Fourteen was born. Fourteen has grown up, so it's just right to give it to Honghui now."

Tong Nuanyan secretly used her special ability to sense Yinzhen. Sure enough, as soon as Defei's words came out, his face became even gloomier, and there was a sense of low pressure around him. The key point was that the Fourth Lady did not notice it. She was just shocked by Defei's reward. At this time, she happily took the peace locket and gave it to Honghui on the spot.