The next day, the entrance to Chuxiu Palace was crowded with people. Liang Jiugong directed palace servants to come in one by one, carrying trays. On the trays were either silks and satins, precious ornaments, or jeweled head ornaments. Each item was extremely valuable and extraordinary. People came in from the front and there was no end in sight for the people behind.

Nanny Yang and Hongying were very busy, directing people to register these things into the warehouse, with uncontrollable joy on their faces.

But even so, there was no sound in the entire Chuxiu Palace except for footsteps, and the palace servants who were carrying things also moved very lightly.

Inside the house, when Shi Nanxi woke up, she was the only one on the bed. She touched the place beside her and felt a chill. It seemed that Kangxi had been gone for some time.

She withdrew her hand, hugged the pillow and prepared to go back to sleep. Maybe she dreamed about her children all night because she thought about them during the day. She didn't sleep well at all last night. But after a long time, she couldn't fall asleep.

Finally, Shi Nanxi had to yawn and slowly sit up, but she felt a little strange in her heart.

Normally, as long as I woke up, even if I didn't ring the bell, Nanny Yang and Hongying would hear the noise and come in to serve me. Why was it so quiet today? Was there no one in the room?

She thought about it, and without ringing the bell to call anyone, she pulled aside the bed curtains and got up.

She simply put on her clothes. As for her hair, the hairstyle in the Qing Dynasty was a bit complicated and she still hadn't learned how to do it, so she had to drape it behind her and walked over to open the door from the inside.

Oh my god, she was almost scared, but when she looked carefully, she knew what was going on.

Her eyes swept from Nanny Yang Hongying and Liang Jiugong, and fell on the things that were almost filling up the yard, and the endless team.

An idea popped into my mind: Could it be that Kangxi had moved all his private vaults here?

At this time, Zixia, who was helping, spotted Shi Nanxi.

Suddenly he said excitedly:

"My lady, you're awake!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone noticed Shi Nanxi at the door. Everyone seemed to have received a command to unlock the secret. Hongying reacted the fastest and immediately trotted over, her face flushed as she said:

"My lady, why didn't you call me your servant when you woke up?"

Nanny Yang came over one step later and said calmly:

"Your Majesty, the Emperor didn't want us to wake you up when he left." He pointed at the things spread out on the ground and said, "These things are gifts from the Emperor, and he specifically told us not to make any noise to wake you up."

At this time, Liang Jiugong hurried over and saluted with a happy face:

"This servant greets Her Majesty Imperial Consort Xian. May Your Majesty be blessed with good fortune."

Shi Nanxi looked at Liang Jiugong, raised her lips slightly, and said in a good mood:

"Manager Liang, get up quickly." He joked, "Is the emperor moving all his private vaults here?"

Liang Jiugong stood up and said with a smile:

"Your Highness, the Emperor is so happy. Congratulations to your Highness on being pregnant with a dragon heir. This is cause for celebration."

He was indeed feeling emotional in his heart. It was true that Imperial Noble Consort Xian was different from others. The way she looked at the Emperor was actually the same as when she first gave birth to a child.

"General Manager Liang is asking for a reward from me!" Shi Nanxi calmly accepted Liang Jiugong's congratulations, and then shouted:

"Hongying!"

Hongying, who was standing by, understood what he meant, and with a smile on her face, she took out a big red envelope from her sleeve and handed it to Liang Jiugong. Liang Jiugong narrowed his eyes when he saw the red envelope, and quickly bowed to thank him:

"Thank you, Madam. I would like to share in your good fortune."

After saying this, he put away the red envelope and became even more flattering:

"Oh, by the way, Madam, do you like these? The Emperor personally selected them from his private storehouse before the morning court session. If you don't like them, I can go and change them."

Looking at the rewards that Liang Jiugong pointed to, Shi Nanxi walked over and stopped in front of a tray. Inside was pearls. They were round and large, with crystal clear color and colorful luster. They were definitely top-grade pearls.

Liang Jiugong, who followed, quickly introduced:

"Your Highness, this is top-grade Dongzhu. Even the Emperor only has four dou of Dongzhu in his private storehouse. He sent all of them here, except for the two dou given to the Empress Dowager. He said that you will look more noble and beautiful when wearing jewelry made of Dongzhu."

Shi Nanxi gently touched the Dongzhu on the tray, with a smile on her face. Which woman doesn't like jewelry? She was no exception. Then she put down the Dongzhu and walked to another tray.

The cloth is placed on top. Liang Jiugong introduced:

"My lady, this is Floating Light Brocade, an extremely precious fabric, priceless. It is a new tribute from Jiangnan this year. It is woven with dense gold and silver threads. The fabric is as thin as a cicada's wing, smooth and beautiful, and not easily wetted by water. It is said that when you wear clothes made of Floating Light Brocade and stand under the sun, you will shine brightly. There are only three pieces in total."

Shi Nanxi gently touched the floating brocade and found that the texture was indeed good. She then introduced each piece one by one. Each piece was either precious, rare or novel. In short, it was worthy of coming from Kangxi's private library.

After the introduction, Liang Jiugong retired with his mission accomplished. Before leaving, he did not forget to convey the message that the Emperor would come to Chuxiu Palace to visit the Empress after the morning court session.

Looking at the Chuxiu Palace which was more lively than during the Chinese New Year, Shi Nanxi was in a very good mood. With a wave of his hand, he awarded three months' salary to everyone in the Chuxiu Palace. The people in the Chuxiu Palace were immediately overjoyed.

With Kangxi making such a big fuss, plus the commotion in Chuxiu Palace, the news that Consort Xian was a month pregnant spread immediately. This news was like a huge rock hitting the water, immediately causing huge waves.

Upon hearing the news, Concubine Hui of Yanxi Palace stood up abruptly, her face changed drastically:

"What? That one is pregnant?"

Nanny Jiang said solemnly:

"Yes, Madam, the news has spread all over the palace now. Chuxiu Palace is as lively as the New Year."

Concubine Hui clutched the handkerchief, her heart in turmoil. She was actually pregnant. Was it a boy or a girl? If it was a little prince... She couldn't help but pace back and forth in the palace anxiously.

Seeing this, Nanny Jiang advised:

"Your Highness, there is no need to worry too much. Even if she is pregnant, regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, even if it is a younger prince, he is still 22 years younger than the older prince. A full 22 years. Even if he wants to, he can't compete with the older prince."

Hearing this, Concubine Hui gradually calmed down. She stopped and said:

"You are right. I was too shocked for a moment and lost my composure."

After calming down, she remembered something and looked towards the direction of Yuqing Palace:

"Besides, the one who should be worried is the Crown Prince."

……

Yuqing Palace

"Prince, be careful."

The prince was talking to the Second Lady, holding the hot tea that had just been served to him. When he heard the news, his hand trembled subconsciously and the hot tea spilled on his hand, but he did not react. Imperial Noble Consort Xian was pregnant!

The Second Lady was startled, and then when she saw this scene, she hurried forward to take the teacup, and asked someone to bring cold water and burn ointment, while she personally took a handkerchief to wipe the prince's hands.

Holding the prince's red hand, she asked anxiously and worriedly:

"Your Highness, are you okay? Do you want me to call the imperial physician?" He was about to call for someone.

The prince came back to his senses, looked at his red hands, frowned and interrupted her:

"Okay, I'm fine. No need to make a fuss and call the doctor."

The Second Lady wanted to say something, but at this moment, the Ninth Prince's voice came from outside the door:

"Prince, second brother!"

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