Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

On the third day, Chunxi and his wife went to the palace to pay their respects.

Liang Jiugong: "Your servant pays respects to the eldest princess and the prince consort."

Chunxi: "It's Eunuch Liang. Aren't you serving beside the Emperor?"

Liang Jiugong: "To answer the eldest princess, it was His Majesty who sent me here to wait for the eldest princess and her husband, asking you two to go to the Cining Palace and Ningshou Palace to pay your respects first. His Majesty is in Kunning Palace, and His Majesty is worried that you two would make a wasted trip to Qianqing Palace."

Chunxi smiled and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Liang. My husband and I are here to pay our respects to the Empress Wuku and the Empress Ma." With that, the two followed Liang Jiugong to the Cining Palace. Arriving at the Cining Palace, Chunxi and her husband entered the hall together. They saw the Grand Empress Dowager sitting in the main seat, next to the Empress Dowager, looking at them with a beaming smile.

Chunxi and her husband hurried forward and knelt down to salute, saying in unison: "Granddaughter/Your humble servant greets the Empress Wuku's mother and the Empress Madam. Best wishes to the Empress Wuku and the Empress Madam."

The Grand Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Get up! We're all family, no need to be so polite. Come, sit next to me." After thanking her, Chunxi and her husband stood up and sat down beside the Grand Empress Dowager. During the greetings, the Grand Empress Dowager inquired about Chunxi's married life. Chunxi answered all her questions, and the Grand Empress Dowager was very pleased to hear them. She sent someone to present a gift.

Kunning Palace

Qingyao frequently looked outside the hall, her mind absent-minded.

Kangxi: "My dear, don't worry. Chunxi will come after paying her respects to the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager."

Qingyao: "I wonder if Chunxi has gotten used to it these past two days?"

Kangxi: "My dear, why don't you hold a banquet tomorrow and let Chenghu meet his future wife, and then we can set a date for the wedding."

Qingyao: "Husband, there is no need to be so anxious, right?" she asked doubtfully.

Kangxi: "Chunxi is already married, and Chenghu is only two years younger than her. It's time for him to marry a Crown Princess."

Qingyao: "The problem is that we can't hold a banquet right away tomorrow. There's a lot to prepare, and the invitations haven't been written yet. We still have to decide who to invite and who not to invite."

Kangxi: "You are the Queen, you can invite whoever you want. Why do you have to think so much?"

Qingyao: "Second sister-in-law should be invited, as well as the fifth and seventh brothers' wives, mother, and the rest of the Hesheli family. Oh, and the mother and daughter of the Fucha family, the mother and daughter of the Guarjia family, and the mother and daughter of the Ulanara family."

Kangxi: "Then you should prepare tomorrow. Once you are ready, we can send out invitations to invite my second sister-in-law and the others to the palace."

Qingyao nodded, "I understand. But, regarding Chenghu's marriage, shouldn't I also ask his opinion?"

Kangxi smiled and said, "He will naturally listen to the arrangements between you and me. The child is filial and will not have any objections." Qingyao smiled slightly and said no more.

At this time, a palace maid came to report that the eldest princess and her husband had arrived.

Kangxi ordered them to come in. After Chunxi and her husband entered the hall, they bowed to Kangxi and Qingyao. Kangxi smiled and asked them to stand up and gave them seats. After chatting for a while, Kangxi mentioned Chenghu's marriage. He looked at Chunxi and asked, "Chunxi, what do you think of your brother's marriage?" Chunxi said softly, "Father and mother have the final say. Chenghu is my brother, so how can they influence his marriage?"

Kangxi laughed heartily and turned to Qingyao and said, "It seems that Chunxi can also meet Chenghu's future Crown Princess."

Qingyao smiled and nodded in agreement. Kangxi then chatted with them about some family matters, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Finally, he told Chunxi to take good care of herself and her husband, and then let them go. After Chunxi and her husband left, Kangxi held Qingyao's hand and said gently, "I believe Chenghu and his Crown Princess will be happy." Qingyao leaned gently on Kangxi's shoulder, her eyes filled with happiness.