After the founding of the People's Republic of China, she became a spirit and was punished, and

Cuihe's eyes flickered slightly.

"I bought this cloak when I passed by a clothing store on my way out this morning. The weather was too cold, so I spent all my monthly salary on this cloak."

At this point, she seemed to have thought of something, and immediately raised her head to explain: "Sister Dong Shuang, I do use monthly allowances. You can send someone to ask the clothing shop. The silver used for purchases is different from the monthly allowances. The monthly allowances are all in small change..."

"Okay, I'll trust you."

Dong Shuang retracted her suspicious gaze and said, "This happened on your first purchase duty. Go and accept the punishment yourself."

"Yes."

After Cuihe left, Dongshuang called someone over and quietly left the house.

Of course we can't just listen to Cuihe's one-sided story about this matter, we still have to find out the truth.

She helps Mrs. Fujin manage many affairs in the mansion, so she can't be confused about everything, lest someone take advantage of her.

Cuihe had not walked far yet, so she turned to the corner and quietly observed her reaction. Seeing that she did not fully believe it and was not panicked, she turned and left.

Someone will help her perfect the lie, and that is not within her consideration.

In a blink of an eye, it is New Year’s Eve, the last day of the year.

There was singing and dancing in the palace.

Melodious ancient music echoed in the air. Dancers, dressed in gorgeous dance costumes made of silk and satin, danced gracefully with colorful silk ribbons in their hands.

The table was filled with a wide variety of delicacies.

Today is the royal family dinner, and only some royal relatives gathered in groups of three or four to talk.

Tong Jia Qingtang looked around but did not see Yinzhen and Ulanara Xiyu. She had to ask the Seventh Concubine and found out that it was because Ulanara Xiyu's due date was approaching and the Emperor had allowed the couple to stay at home.

It seems that the original plan is not feasible and we have to sacrifice a few people.

She pursed her lips and motioned Wen Yuan to come closer to her ear.

After the dinner officially began, she quietly left the hall.

Kangxi and the Empress Dowager were the last to take their seats. They sat at the top and were obviously in a very good mood.

The Queen Mother spoke first, "This year, several of the princes' wives have frequently received good news. Some have safely given birth to children, while others are pregnant. The royal family is thriving, which is a great thing."

Kangxi nodded with a smile to show his agreement.

Not only that, the concubines in the palace also received good news continuously.

When the descendants are numerous, the country will prosper.

Then, he praised several princes who had just entered the court as officials, especially Prince Cheng and Prince Yong, but did not mention Prince Zhi, the Crown Prince and the Eighth Prince at all.

These three people have done some wrong things this year, big or small.

The three men knew that Kangxi was deliberately doing this to warn them, and they did not dare to show any surprise on their faces, but no one knew what they were thinking in their hearts.

After a brief speech, the rest was all celebration and entertainment.

The palace was bustling with activity, and Prince Yong's Mansion was not deserted either because of advance preparations.

In order to increase the fun, Dong Shuang chose a famous acrobatic troupe in the capital when selecting a performance to entertain the audience.

The two of them enjoyed their meal while enjoying the acrobatics.

The position where Xiyu sat was customized to support her stomach and waist, minimizing fatigue.

The acrobatics were performing at their most exciting part when the young eunuch guarding the door suddenly trotted in with a strange face.

"Fourth Master, there was an accident at the palace banquet, and His Majesty summons you to the palace immediately!"

Yinzhen glanced at Gao Wuyong, who shook his head at him - he had not received any news from the informant in the palace.

However, it may be that the matter was urgent and the informant had not had time to pass on the message, or perhaps the message was passed on but was one step slower than the little eunuch.

Xi Yu said, "He is sweating profusely in such a cold day. It is obvious that something big has happened in the palace. The situation is really urgent. Go quickly, don't let the emperor wait anxiously."

"Fourth Master, please come to the palace with me quickly. It would be inappropriate if we are late."

The young eunuch urged in a low voice.

He had no choice but to obey the Emperor's order and leave the little wife alone in the mansion...

Yinzhen had a stern face and his lips were tightly pursed. "Gao Wuyong, you stay and take care of the affairs of the mansion."

After saying this, he turned to look at Xiyu, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

Xi Yu said softly, "I'm fine, don't worry, Master. If you feel sleepy or tired, I will go back to my room to rest."

"Fourth Master, this is an emergency and we can't delay any longer."

The young eunuch was still urging him, seemingly very anxious.

Yinzhen hummed lightly, put on his cloak, strode out the door, and disappeared into the night.

After Yinzhen had been gone for about a quarter of an hour, Xiyu yawned, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"I'm sleepy, go back to your room and rest."

She supported her belly with her hands and slowly stood up. Suddenly, she felt a surge of water from beneath her body, warm and wet, wetting her pants and dress.

"Spring time—"

She called out in a hoarse voice, and her movements to stand up were frozen, her breathing disordered.

"I think I'm going to give birth."

She lowered her head stiffly, and the room fell into silence for a moment.

"Go call the midwife!"

"Call the doctor!"

"Hot water!"

"Don't panic!"

"Fujin's delivery room is ready!"

At one moment, everyone in the room put down what they were doing and trotted out.

"Fujin, don't be afraid. We have practiced this many times."

Qiu Xu and Chun Shi supported her immediately, let her sit on the sedan chair, and carried her into the delivery room.

Xiyu had taken off almost all of her clothes, leaving her only in a loose nightgown.

She lay quietly on the bed waiting for regular contractions, with Nanny Su staying by her side all the time.

Even the little snake spirit who hadn't returned for many days sensed something and appeared beside her pillow in an instant, casting a secret spell to make him invisible to the public.

[It's okay, don't panic or be nervous. You are in good health, the fetus is in the right position, and you have spiritual power to protect you, so you will definitely be able to give birth safely.]

Xiyu really wanted to laugh at him.

Who is so nervous? His voice is shaking.

As soon as she raised the corners of her mouth, she felt a sudden pain in her stomach. She pulled the quilt covering her body tightly, pursed her lips tightly together, and said nothing.

She has done a lot of homework and read a lot of books, so she can't scream and waste energy when she is in pain.

The pain didn't last long and passed quickly.

Xiyu let out a long breath, waiting for the next contraction to come.

Zhao Kuangsheng and the midwife both arrived very quickly.

Chunshi and Nanny Su followed the midwife into the delivery room.

The imperial physician was in the outer room, communicating with the midwife at any time through a door.

Outside the delivery room, Dongshuang was guarding there personally, Qiuxu went to boil the medicine, and Xia Ying took over the job of fetching and delivering hot water.

Although all the people in the mansion were arranged by the Fourth Master, at critical moments they would still prefer to do it themselves, as this would be safer.

Cuihe followed by, but for a moment she couldn't help at all.

"It's not even one finger dilated yet, so we have to wait. Has Madam Fu Jin eaten anything?"

Haruhi answered, "I ate it."

"It's still early, Madam Fu-jin can rest first. We are all experienced midwives. We have been learning together for several months since we were found by the Fourth Master. We are very experienced, so you don't have to worry."

The midwife's voice was soft and long, which could easily make people relax and feel a little sleepy.

Xiyu closed her eyes.