Ruyi instructed Qingmei again, "Go to the Imperial Hospital and ask six more doctors, in addition to Jiang Yubin, to come to Yikun Palace and wait day and night."

Qingmei lowered her head to make arrangements. Soon, six imperial doctors arrived at the Yikun Palace.

Ruyi looked at them and asked, "Do you know why I called you here this time?"

An imperial physician replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, we will do our best to ensure the safety of you and the dragon fetus in your belly."

Ruyi nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, from today on, you will be on standby at Yikun Palace at all times, and you must not slack off in the slightest."

The imperial doctors responded in unison, "We obey your orders."

After arranging all this, Ruyi issued another task, "Qingmei, from now on, you have to keep a close eye on all the food I eat. You have to test it over and over again with silver needles, and then let the eunuch taste it before I dare to eat it."

Qingmei quickly responded, "Don't worry, Madam. I will be careful and cautious."

As the due date approaches, Ruyi becomes more cautious.

She asked the kitchen to prepare a lot of spicy food.

Ruyi's mother was more and more frightened. Looking at the table full of spicy dishes, she said worriedly, "Madam, you are pregnant now. Eating so many spicy foods is not good for your health."

Ruyi smiled slightly, "Mother, I am just putting on a show. Now everyone thinks I am pregnant with a girl. If I suddenly change my mind, won't it arouse suspicion from others?"

"You are still thoughtful."

Ruyi gently stroked her belly, silently praying for the safe birth of the dragon fetus.

She knew that every step in the harem was like walking on thin ice, but for the sake of her own and her child's future, she had to be careful and take care of every detail.

Under Ruyi's careful arrangement, everyone in Yikun Palace was making preparations for the birth of the dragon fetus in a tense and orderly manner.

And Ruyi was also waiting for that important moment to come. She knew that this would be another important turning point in her harem, and also her chance after the Queen became seriously ill.

The sky over the Forbidden City is as blue as a gem, and the sunlight shines through layers of clouds, casting a layer of warm glow.

But the atmosphere in Yikun Palace was tense and solemn.

Ruyi was lying on the gorgeous bed, her face pale, her hair soaked with sweat and sticking to her forehead.

She bit her lips tightly and grasped the quilt tightly with both hands, experiencing the severe pain of childbirth.

The midwife and palace maids were busy at the side, constantly encouraging Ruyi to push harder.

"My queen, please try harder, the little prince will be out soon." The midwife shouted anxiously.

Ruyi endured the pain and used all her strength.

When she opened her mouth and took a painful breath, the mucus in her mouth stretched into silver threads, like the embodiment of her will to survive.

Time passed by minute by minute, as if a century had passed.

Finally, a loud baby cry broke the silence of Yikun Palace.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, it's a little prince." Qingmei and the midwife shouted excitedly.

Ruyi smiled tiredly, her eyes full of relief.

At this time, the news quickly spread throughout the palace.

When the emperor learned that Ruyi had given birth to a prince, he was overjoyed. He immediately put down his work and hurried to Yikun Palace.

The emperor strode into the Yiku Palace with joy on his face.

He came to Ruyi's bed and gently held her hand.

"Ruyi, you've worked hard." The emperor said gently.

Ruyi looked at the emperor weakly, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

"Your Majesty, I am not tired. It is my honor to give birth to a prince for you."

The emperor looked at the baby prince in his cradle with eyes full of love.

"I want to give this child a good name."

The emperor thought for a moment and said, "Let's call him Yonghui. Hui means beautiful jade. I hope this child will be like a beautiful jade, pure and flawless, with noble character."

After listening to the emperor's explanation, Ruyi felt a little dissatisfied.

She thought that the emperor would give the child a more honorable name to show that the child was more precious to him than Yonglian. After all, this was the fruit of true love.

But she also knew that she couldn't show it at this moment, so she nodded reluctantly.

"The name the emperor gave is naturally good. I am just a little tired and want to rest for a while." Ruyi spoke weakly, she was seeing the guest off.

The emperor looked at Ruyi with concern, "Okay, you have a good rest, I will come to see you another day."

After saying this, the emperor left the Yikun Palace.

At the same time, Jin Yuyan learned in her own palace that Ruyi had given birth to a little prince.

She gnashed her teeth in anger.

"Humph, Concubine Xian actually gave birth to a prince. She was so smart that she deliberately spread the news, making everyone in the palace think that she was pregnant with a princess."

Jin Yuyan glared fiercely in the direction of Yikun Palace.

Zhenshu quickly comforted her, "Your Majesty, please calm down. The Emperor is keeping a close eye on us, and the Empress has issued an order. We really can't put any thought into the child."

Jin Yuyan sighed helplessly, "Forget it, forget it, I'll find a way when I have a chance in the future."

In Xianfu Palace, Gao Xiyue did not react much after learning that Yikun Palace had given birth to a little prince.

She just frowned slightly and then instructed Mo Xin beside her.

"Go, prepare a gift and have Concubine Chun deliver it to Concubine Xian on my behalf."

Mo Xin was a little confused, "Your Majesty, why did you ask Concubine Chun to deliver the gift to Concubine Xian on our behalf?"

Gao Xiyue sighed, "Now that the Queen is seriously ill, we can't make any more enemies. Also, sending a gift can show our generosity. Most importantly, I don't want to be affected by their atmosphere."

Gao Xiyue's heart and eyes were filled with the Queen's illness. She hoped that the Queen would get better soon. Only with the Queen around could she have someone to rely on in the palace and feel at ease.

"How is the Queen's illness?" Gao Xiyue asked.

Mo Xin replied, "Your Majesty, the Queen's condition has not improved. The imperial doctors all said that the Queen's condition is very serious."

After hearing this, Gao Xiyue became even more worried, and she decided to go to Changchun Palace in person.

"Get ready, I'm going to visit the Queen." Gao Xiyue said.

Gao Xiyue came to Changchun Palace and saw Rongyin lying on the bed, looking pale and haggard.

She felt sad.

"Empress, you must get better." Gao Xiyue knelt in front of the Empress' bed, her eyes full of tears.

Rong Yin smiled weakly, "Xiyue, you are thoughtful. You know the cause of my illness."

Gao Xiyue interrupted quickly, "Don't say that, Madam. You will definitely get better."

Rong Yin shook her head. "I know my own health very well. Right now, what I am most worried about is you and the children."

Gao Xiyue knew the Queen's worries, and she had now learned to share her burden to the best of her ability. "Don't worry, Queen, I will take good care of the princes."

Rong Yin nodded, "I feel relieved with you here."

After Gao Xiyue left Changchun Palace, she became more determined to take good care of the children.

She sent people to keep an eye on Yonglian's food, clothing, housing and transportation to ensure his safety. At the same time, she also took care of everything for Yonglian and Yongqi to prevent any trouble from happening on Ruyi's side.

In Yikun Palace, Ruyi gradually recovered after a period of rest.

She also began to think about how to protect Yonghui.

"Qingmei, now that I have given birth to Yonghui, I will definitely become a thorn in everyone's eyes. We must be careful and protect Yonghui." Ruyi looked solemn.

Qingmei nodded, "Don't worry, Madam, I will do my best to protect the little prince."

Looking at Yonghui in his cradle, Ruyi felt more at ease than ever before.

The emperor was also particularly fond of Yonghui and he often came to the Yikun Palace to visit Ruyi and Yonghui.

"Ruyi, our Yonghui is growing cuter and cuter," said the emperor with a smile.

Ruyi looked at Yonghui tenderly, "Yes, Your Majesty. Yonghui is very well behaved and rarely cries."

The emperor picked up Yonghui and teased him. "My son will definitely be a man of great achievements in the future."

After hearing what the emperor said, Ruyi's heart was filled with expectations and ambitions... What was the emperor hinting at when he said this?

The entire harem knew that the emperor's favor for Ruyi had grown deeper and deeper, and since Ruyi gave birth to the prince Yonghui, this favor had reached its peak.

The emperor was filled with joy. Ruyi was his true love, and the newly born prince was a gift from God to them.

In order to express his appreciation for Ruyi, the emperor specially promoted Ruyi to the title of Concubine Xian.

In the Yikun Palace, Ruyi, wearing elegant palace clothes, sat quietly on the couch.

Her face was gentle, and she listened calmly and indifferently to the emperor's decree of enthronement. After Li Yu finished reading, Ruyi nodded slightly and accepted it frankly.

She knew clearly in her heart that the Empress was seriously ill and the Emperor bestowed upon her such a reward at this time was most likely to pave the way for her future.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor is so kind to you. Now that you have been promoted to Concubine Xian, your position in the palace will be more secure in the future." Qingmei said happily.

Qingmei was really happy about such a great thing. She wondered if the Queen would reward them with some silver?

But Ruyi was not as happy as she wished. Instead, she sighed and said, "Qingmei, you must know that behind this glory, it also means more responsibilities and risks. The Queen is seriously ill, and the situation in the palace is unpredictable. We must not take it lightly."

The smile on Qingmei's face froze for a moment, but she still nodded, "Don't worry, Madam, I will always remind you."

As time slowly passed, the princes in the palace were gradually growing up.

They are like thriving seedlings, striving to absorb nutrients from the soil of this palace. The art of riding and archery is one of the essential skills for the princes and is also the focus of their efforts to learn.

As the prince raised as Emperor Qianlong's successor, Yonglian was highly valued for his riding and archery.

Fu Heng personally taught Yonglian the art of riding and shooting. His teaching was rigorous and meticulous. He knew that Yonglian had a heavy responsibility and he had to train him into a prince who was both civil and military.

This is not only the hope of the Qing Dynasty, but also the hope of the Fucha family.

"Yonglian, the art of riding and archery is not only about skills, but also about the state of mind. You must stay calm and focus on the target to hit the target every time." Fu Heng warned seriously.

Yonglian also listened carefully to Fuheng's teachings and corrected some problems he had in riding and shooting.

In addition to Fuheng, the emperor also often taught Yonglian riding and shooting in person.

The Fucha family is his helper, and he also hopes that the Fucha family will become Yonglian's helper.

"Yonglian, watch out, this arrow must be shot steadily, accurately and fiercely." The emperor said, drawing his bow and shooting an arrow that hit the bull's eye.

Yonglian's eyes showed admiration, "Father Emperor, you are amazing! I will definitely learn from you."

The emperor felt that his life couldn't be any better. The legitimate son of his virtuous wife, Fucha, was both talented in civil and military affairs and was kind and generous. He also had Yonghui, who was born to his beloved concubine, Ruyi, and his other sons all had their own specialties.

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