On the other hand, compared to the loneliness and desolation described by Kangxi, Shinan Creek was very lively. The entire Danning Residence was decorated with lights and the palace people were smiling happily.

Not only because today is New Year's Eve, but also because their master gave birth to the fifteenth prince safely this year, which means that her status will be more secure in the future, and they will also share in the glory and are all extremely happy.

Hongying distributed the purse of wedding money, and the whole Danningju was cheering and everyone thanked her together. The voice was so loud that Shi Nanxi could hear it clearly in the house. She was in a very good mood and the corners of her mouth curled up.

"My lady, these are dumplings made specially for you by the kitchen. Please try them. You can't miss dumplings on New Year's Eve."

Nanny Yang handed the bowl to the empress. Shi Nanxi took it and smelled it.

“It smells so good!”

After saying that, she picked up a dumpling and put it in her mouth. As soon as she put it in, she felt something inside. She swallowed the dumpling and spit out the contents. She laughed at the sight.

"Oh, it's a copper coin."

Hongying heard this as soon as she came in. She was already beaming with joy, and immediately smiled and congratulated:

"Congratulations, Madam Queen. Congratulations, Madam Queen. It seems that Madam Queen has received blessings in the new year."

Shi Nanxi was also happy about this good omen and waved his hand immediately.

"reward!"

Hearing this, Nanny Yang and Hongying were full of smiles, and Hongying even directly recommended herself:

"I will tell the small kitchen the good news."

After saying that, the person ran away. Shi Nanxi, who was wiping her mouth with a handkerchief, laughed. After all, she was still a little girl who loved to be lively.

Nanny Yang also said:

"Hongying looks a year older, but her temperament is still not stable enough."

Shi Nanxi did not deny it, but said:

"You are still young, so being naive may not be a bad thing. When Hongying leaves the palace and gets married, it won't be too late to become more mature."

The atmosphere was a little sad for a moment, but soon Shi Nanxi changed the subject and asked about Yin Yi. Nanny Yang put away her sadness and replied:

"The two wet nurses take turns to take care of the fifteenth prince. They are very attentive and careful. They also check their clothes, food, and goings in and out every day. Ah Zao is also there to take care of him. Your Majesty can rest assured."

Shi Nanxi nodded:

"That's good. You still have to be careful and cautious in all aspects. However, when Yin Yi turns one year old, he can eat rice soup, so there will be no need for a wet nurse. At that time, I will hand Yin Yi over to you to take care of. I am confident in you."

Shi Nanxi didn't like her child being too close to the wet nurse.

She had read some documents from the Qing Dynasty before and was disgusted by the practice of entrusting children to wet nurses to raise and educate. She was especially disgusted when she saw the wet nurses of some Qing Dynasty princesses.

Those wet nurses directly influenced the princesses' personalities and lives. After the princesses got married, they prevented the prince consorts from seeing the princesses. When the princesses wanted to see their prince consorts, they obstructed them in various ways, demanded bribes, and did not give enough silver. They also ridiculed the princesses for being ignorant of the rules and having no manners. As a result, many Qing Dynasty princesses could not see their prince consorts very often and died young.

Although her Yin Yi is a prince, she will not let him get too close to the wet nurse.

Nanny Yang was a little surprised, but then she bowed solemnly:

"Thank you for your trust, my lady. I will take good care of the Fifteenth Prince."

"This palace believes in Madam Xin." Shi Nanxi then remembered something and said:

"You will focus most of your energy on Fifteen from now on. Transfer Zixia here tomorrow. She doesn't want to get married, so she will stay with me for the time being. Ah Zao will stay with Fifteen to help you."

Nanny Yang nodded and took note of this. At this time, Hongying brought the bowl back. Shi Nanxi said nothing more to avoid making Hongying too sensitive. Then she remembered something.

"By the way, have you investigated the matter of the ginseng film? I didn't expect Xia Hong to be a stalker planted by someone else."

As soon as these words came out, Nanny Yang pursed her lips immediately. She had not discovered that there was something wrong with Xia Hong at the beginning, and had chosen her to enter the delivery room, which almost harmed the Empress. At this moment, her eyes were filled with regret and fear.

Hongying became even more angry.

"I was so frightened yesterday that I almost gave the ginseng to Your Majesty. If that were the case, I would not regret it even if I died."

Seeing Hongying trembling all over, Shi Nanxi quickly reached out and held her hand, patted it gently, and said in a soft voice:

"Hongying, don't blame yourself. You finally found out the clues, but you saved my life. No, two lives, and there is still fifteen lives. I can't thank you enough."

After saying that, she looked at Nanny Yang again, took her hand and placed it on the hand that she and Hongying were holding together, and said softly:

"Madame Yang is the same. We are not gods who know everything. Even I didn't realize that Xia Hong was a thorn in others' side."

Shi Nanxi carefully analyzed:

"Think about it, Xia Hong has been in Changchun Garden for five years, and she has been lurking in Danning Residence for more than three of those years. During that time, there was nothing unusual. If it weren't for this incident, who would have known that she was someone else's? This shows how deeply she hid herself, so it's actually a good thing that she's exposed."

Nanny Yang and Hongying's expressions softened a little. Shi Nanxi was relieved and patted their hands again before letting go.

Nanny Yang calmed down and told the queen everything Liang Jiugong had found out. Finally, she asked:

"My lady, do you think it was Hesheli who ordered this?"

After hearing this, Shi Nanxi did not answer immediately. He pondered for a moment before slowly shaking his head.

"I don't think it's Hesheli."

"why?"

Hongying asked in confusion. In her opinion, although there was no definite evidence to prove that it was Hesheli who ordered it, the eunuch in charge of the ginseng was obviously a member of Hesheli, so there must be a connection.

Shi Nanxi narrowed her eyes.

Rhetorical question:

"Who do you think will harm me and Fifteen? Or in other words, who are I and Fifteen hindering?"

Hongying blurted out subconsciously:

"His Royal Highness."

Nanny Yang said nothing. The Empress was the Vice Queen and the Emperor doted on her so much. Now that she had given birth to the fifteenth prince, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was worried that his position would be unstable, so it was most likely that he would take the initiative to harm the Empress.

Everyone agreed with Hongying's opinion, but they felt something was wrong. There was a twenty-year age difference between the Crown Prince and the Fifteenth Prince. Even if there was a threat, it would be ten or twenty years later. Why would they take the risk now to prepare for a rainy day?

Shi Nanxi smiled.

"You see, when something happened to me, the first people that everyone thought of were the Crown Prince and Hesheli. That's why I think it's not Hesheli. They're not stupid, how could they not think of this? Plus what happened on the Dragon Boat Festival, I don't think he would tamper with my delivery."

After hearing this, Nanny Yang and Hongying changed their minds. Yes, everyone knew that the Queen's childbearing would have the greatest impact on the Prince. If something happened, they would definitely be suspected.

"Who is the person behind this?" Hongying asked with relief but confusion.

Shi Nanxi didn't know either, but she was not in a hurry. The person behind the scenes just wanted to benefit from it, but he didn't expect that she would just overturn the table and not get involved. In this way, everything she did would be in vain.

And just because the other party hasn't revealed her true colors now doesn't mean she won't reveal them in her lifetime. As long as she still wants to continue hiding behind the scenes and stirring up trouble, she believes that if she doesn't reveal her true colors in one year, two years, or even ten years?

After all, there are only a few people, and one day she will find out who they are.

Nanny Yang and Hongying were no longer hesitant. Shi Nanxi asked Nanny Yang to see if Yinyi was awake, and to bring him over if he was. Then everyone talked happily and teased Yinyi from time to time.

After a while, the curtain was opened and Kangxi walked in, looking cold.

"emperor."

Everyone bowed, and Kangxi waited until the coldness in his body dissipated before walking to the bedside. He first looked at Shi Nanxi, then at Yin Yi, and then said:

"I thought you would be lonely here, but I didn't expect it to be so lively."

Shi Nanxi patted the stool beside the bed and said:

"Your Majesty, please take a seat. Today is New Year's Eve, so it must be lively. Is it snowing outside? Is it cold?"

"It's not snowing, so it's not cold."

Kangxi sat on the stool, looked at Madam Yang and said:

"Come and hold me."

Nanny Yang quickly and carefully handed the little prince to the emperor. Kangxi took Yinyi and adjusted his posture. He looked at Yinyi with his eyes open and teased him:

"I am the Emperor, can you still recognize me?"

Yinyi was dressed in red in the cradle. He stared at Kangxi with wet eyes. It was unclear whether he recognized him or not. He just looked at him for a while and then made a "huh" sound towards Kangxi. Kangxi immediately laughed.

"Our Yinyi has recognized the Emperor and greeted him. He is truly the Emperor's treasure. Come, say hello again."

Shi Nanxi sat on the bedside, watching this scene with a smile. At this time, the sound of fireworks was heard outside the window. She looked over, and Kangxi also looked up. When the fireworks bloomed in the sky, Kangxi turned his head to look at Shi Nanxi, raised the corner of his lips and said:

"Happy New Year, Nanxi."

"Happy New Year, Your Majesty."

"Happy New Year, Xiao Yinyi."

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