Yinzhen was overjoyed to receive the name. After paying his respects to Kangxi, he went straight to Yonghe Palace.

When Defei heard the news, she was naturally happy. She asked the nanny beside her to take out a lot of children's things and give them as rewards. She also brought a top-quality sapphire headdress to Fucha, which was given to her when she was conferred the title of concubine.

Yinzhen accepted the reward on behalf of Changning and the child, with a smile on his face that had never stopped since he entered the door.

Seeing her son's happy expression, Concubine De didn't want to pour cold water on him, but she couldn't help it.

"You and your wife were supposed to come to the palace to pay respects and announce the good news. Where is your wife?"

Hearing this, the smile on Yinzhen's lips froze.

Before he could say anything, Concubine De continued, "I know your wife did something wrong and made you unhappy, but you have punished her and there must be a time limit. You can't let your wife be unable to hold her head up for the rest of her life because of Fu Cha."

"You go out for social events, you go to the palace to pay respects, which one can be done without your wife? How long has your wife not shown up? Do you think people outside won't talk about it?"

Looking at Yinzhen's expression, Concubine De sighed.

"Fourth brother, mother knows that you are the type who want the ones you love to live and want the ones you hate to die, but you must understand the principle of slow and steady growth. A raging fire and boiling oil is not a long-term strategy. Look at what happened to the late emperor's Imperial Consort Dong E and the current Empress Hesheli?"

These words are very serious.

In fact, Concubine De was quite envious of Changning. It was obvious that she had what all women dreamed of: power, children, and the love of her husband.

She didn't want to get into trouble with Fu Cha, but she was the fourth son's biological mother and couldn't help but consider him.

Thinking of the fourth son's stubborn character, Concubine De slowed down her tone.

"Mother is not asking you not to favor Concubine Chun, nor is she asking you to favor other women. This is your room's business, and Mother has no right to interfere. Look, for so many years, since Fu Cha came into the mansion, when has Mother ever said a word? When has she ever added anyone to your mansion? Mother just wants you to know that Concubine Chun is Concubine after all. She can live without your favor, but she cannot live without dignity and respect. Otherwise, sooner or later, she will cause trouble."

"You can choose not to favor her, but you can't completely deprive her of the rights she deserves. You also have to consider Honghui's face. The child is getting older and older. How do you want him to think? How do you want him to get along with his half-siblings? When things are unfair, there will be resentment."

Speaking of this, Concubine De really wanted to say, Fourth Brother, look at your royal father, he does a great job in this regard.

Among all the concubines in the palace, who doesn't think they have some respect? Who doesn't think they are special in the emperor's heart?

How could I, a palace maid, have become one of the four concubines without the emperor's favor?

Concubine Yi was promoted to imperial concubine even though she had not given birth to a child. Could this be possible without the emperor's favor?

Concubine Hui held power in the palace and gave birth to the emperor's eldest son, called Da Qiansui. Could she have done this without the emperor's favor?

Concubine Liang was born in the Xinzheku and was able to give birth to the Eighth Prince and be made a concubine. Could she have done this without the emperor's favor?

That's the best. Everyone feels that they have the emperor's sincerity, so why would they take a risky move and murder other favored people?

However, she did not say everything, but just told Yinzhen: "Just look at how your father acts."

After saying this, he let Yinzhen leave.

These two sons are more troublesome than the other. Thinking of the noisy Fourteenth Son, Concubine De felt even more headache.

Yinzhen understood what Concubine De meant. He was just worried that if Fu Jin had power, she would continue to use some tricks on Yao Xian. But in fact, according to his observation, Fu Jin seemed to have really cultivated her mind and character.

Last time, Yaoxian cut off Niuhulu's tongue, which was a great move.

Not only was Mrs. Fu afraid of her, but all the women in the mansion kept their distance from her.

Yinzhen thought this was a good idea. Women had endless ways to compete for favors, and there was no way to stop them. As long as they were afraid at the source and dared not take action, everything would be much easier.

Honghui is also his child, so he still has to consider Honghui's face.

So when he returned home this time, Yinzhen handed the power of housekeeper back to Fu Jin. However, he still asked her to report some important matters to him and she was not allowed to take charge of her own affairs. He also went to the main courtyard to reprimand Fu Jin and warned her not to cause trouble.

This time, Fu Jin also heard the news that Changning had given birth to twins. She had no resentment and did not want to make any more mistakes.

She knew that her advantage was her status as a concubine. Only this status as a concubine could bring help to the Ulanara family and Honghui.

Now that she is sober, she won't do stupid things again.

Not to mention, Niuhulu's tongue left a deep impression on her. She always felt that if she continued, Fucha would sooner or later cut off her tongue.

So, she was respectful this time.

Yinzhen was afraid that Changning would think too much, so he went to explain it to her.

Changning didn't care. She had already given Fu Jin a chance. If she made the same mistake again, it would not be her fault.

Hongmin and Hongchen eat bigger than their older brothers and sisters. Each of them needs two or three wet nurses to feel full. They are just one month old, but their two fat arms are as big as lotus roots.

After Changning finished her confinement, she changed into the scented satin given by the palace to welcome the guests at the full moon banquet.

This time she is a pure concubine, a title bestowed by the emperor himself, so her status has long surpassed that of an ordinary concubine. Except for the legitimate wives who go to the main courtyard, everyone follows her lead.

She really received a lot of praise from everyone this time. Mrs. Tian from the Third Master's Mansion never stopped talking.

"The furnishings in Sister Chun's room look more and more noble. They all have a history, right? Look at this incense burner. It looks like it's carved from a whole piece of ivory."

"What kind of gauze is used to paste the windows? The sunlight coming through is as soft as moonlight."

"Sister Chun, you have such a big mercury mirror! It's taller than me!"

Changning listened to her flattery and felt that this person was really good at flattering!

She brought all these people to the yard for a banquet, and also called the Pingtan troupe that the Fourth Master had specially bought for her from Suzhou.

The soft and tender sound of the music seemed to bring people back to the water village of Jiangnan. The concubines had never heard of this before and were immediately fascinated by it.

Seeing this, Changning sneaked back.

Her family members from the Fucha family are also in the room!

When Changning went in, his mother Socho Luo was holding Hongmin, his dark eyes were rolling around, while Hongchen was being held by his eldest sister-in-law Dong E.

Her second sister-in-law Su Jia was pregnant again, so she didn't come to visit this time, but her daughter Mo Yaqi did come to play.

The third sister-in-law Xitala was surrounded by a group of children, including her own three, her eldest brother's Duoxihun and Alin'a, her second brother's Moyaqi, and her third brother's Gangan.

A group of little kids gathered together and chirped.

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