Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Kangxi said softly, "In that case, then I will do as you say. By the way, my dear, for the palace banquet on New Year's Eve, you can let Concubine Hui and the others share some of the burden for you. Rest assured and do not overwork yourself."

Qingyao nodded obediently and said softly, "I understand, my husband."

Kangxi walked hand in hand with her into Kunning Palace and asked gently, "My dear, has the imperial physician told you when you will give birth?"

Qingyao's voice was filled with helplessness: "The imperial physician said we have to wait until February of next year."

Kangxi said softly, "February is also good. That way, you won't have to spend your confinement in the scorching summer heat. I know you're always afraid of heat."

Qingyao whispered: "Husband, our little baby misses his father."

Kangxi stretched out his finger and gently touched her forehead. With a doting smile on his face, he said softly, "I understand. It turns out that it's not just my little darling who misses you, but also you who can't bear to see me, your husband, leave."

Qingyao said softly, "It's just that the little guy misses his father."

Kangxi comforted her softly in a gentle voice: "Little one, you must be missing your father, not because you are reluctant to let me go."

Qingyao said softly, "Recently, Baocheng has been talking about how he hopes the little one is a sister."

Kangxi smiled slightly and said gently, "Baocheng, it's rare that he is so devoted to his sister. Isn't a treasure like Nuonuo enough to satisfy him?"

Qingyao: "I don't know about that."

Chunyu whispered to Qingyao, "Your Majesty, news has come from Xianfu Palace that Dai Jia, who lives in the west wing hall, is three months pregnant."

Qingyao nodded slightly, her tone calm and steady, "Now that the matter is clear, it must be an unexpected favor from His Majesty. Pass the order down and make sure to take good care of her. After all, she is carrying the blood of the royal family, and the dragon heir cannot be neglected."

Chunyu: "Yes, my lady."

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is already the fifth day of the second month of the nineteenth year. In this spring season, Qingyao gave birth to a healthy little boy.

Emperor Kangxi was overjoyed when the empress gave birth to a legitimate son. Everyone inside and outside Kunning Palace was filled with joy and appreciated the blessing from heaven.

Inside Kunning Palace

Qingyao glanced at the little person beside her, her mind full of thoughts: "Your Majesty now has four legitimate sons."

Kangxi gently pushed open the door to the inner room, walked in lightly, and asked gently, "My dear, is everything okay?"

Qingyao said softly, "Husband, don't worry, I'm fine. Come and see our son.

Kangxi said softly, "As long as you are safe and sound, I will be at peace." He walked slowly to the phoenix couch and sat down. He gently wrapped his broad palm around her delicate jade-like hand and said affectionately, "Qingqing, you have worked hard."

Qingyao said softly, "It doesn't matter whether it's hard or not. I just hope I can continue my husband's bloodline and give birth to a child."

Kangxi said softly, "By the way, my dear, the Niuhuru clan originally intended to allow Concubine Zhao's sister to enter the palace, but at that time you were about to give birth, so I asked Liang Jiugong to conceal this matter for the time being, not wanting to disturb your peace. Now, her date of entry is approaching, and considering that you are in confinement after childbirth, there is no need to meet with her specifically."

Qingyao whispered softly, "I will follow my husband's wishes. I will inform Ling Ma and the others about this matter in the evening."

Kangxi gently stroked the back of her hand and said softly, "Just rest assured and be careful during the confinement period. I and the others will take care of other trivial matters. You don't need to worry about it."

Qingyao nodded gently and responded, "My husband, I understand. Mother has carefully arranged for an experienced nanny to take care of me. In two days, she will enter the palace and take good care of me."

Kangxi smiled calmly and said softly, "There's no need to mention these trivial matters to your husband."

Qingyao covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled softly, her eyes revealing a hint of mischief: "Indeed, if I had told my husband in advance, how could I have expected that sudden surprise after the confinement period?"

Kangxi raised his eyebrows slightly, a playful smile on his lips, and asked leisurely, "Oh? What's the surprise?"

Qingyao tactfully explained that her mother was worried that she would gain weight after giving birth and lose the emperor's favor. To maintain her figure, she hired an experienced nanny who began caring for her from the moment Chenghu was born. As a result, despite having given birth to five children, her figure remained unchanged.

Kangxi sighed softly, a trace of heartache flashing in his eyes: "So that's how it is. My dear husband, you have endured such suffering."

Qingyao smiled and said, "No matter how much I pay, as long as I can get my husband's love, everything is worth it."

Kangxi said affectionately: "My love for you is always the same. You are different from the concubines in the harem. My love for you will never change."

Qingyao nodded, her eyes gleaming with trust, and she said firmly, "I have no doubt about it, husband."

Kangxi carefully tucked her in and said softly, "My dear, please rest for a while. I still have busy state affairs to attend to today. I will come to see you tomorrow."

Qingyao warned, "My dear husband, you must take good care of your body and avoid overexerting yourself. If you feel even slightly unwell, my heart will ache like a needle."

Kangxi nodded gently and said in a gentle voice, "I understand. I will pay attention to the time and stop worrying about state affairs late at night. You can rest assured."

Qingyao gently instructed: "Husband, go and do your work. Remember to eat."

Kangxi nodded slightly, stood up with satisfaction, and left the Kunning Palace calmly.

On the tenth day of the second month, the young Niuhulu entered the palace.

Nanny Ling gently reminded her, "Empress Wen, the Empress is still in confinement after giving birth, so she hasn't been able to meet you. Once the Empress is out of confinement, you can come and visit her with the other concubines in the harem."

Concubine Wen Niuhulu tactfully asked, "Please, Madam, pay your respects to the Empress on my behalf. May the Empress be blessed with good health."

Matron Ling nodded respectfully, "As you command, I will convey the Majesty's greetings."