My father is Yongzheng, and I am Qianlong?

Chapter 213 The Birth of Offspring
"In the second month of spring, when the grass grows and the orioles fly, the willows along the dike are intoxicated by the spring mist."

"Children return home early from school and take advantage of the east wind to fly kites."

When Hongli returned to his Langrun Garden, he saw Fuheng and Xiao Fuhui running and jumping towards the lakeside meadow with kites in their hands, reciting poems as they went.

This poem was taught to them by Nara Minxuan these past few days.

After Nara Minxuan and Hongli became closer through poetry, the bond between them became Hongli providing poetry and Nara Minxuan providing admiring glances.

Even later, before she became pregnant, Nara Minxuan insisted on having a new act from Hongli before she would perform the ritual with him.

Therefore, Nara Minxuan also extracted a lot of Hongli's poetry collection.

This poem, "Village Life," was recited by Hongli to Nara Minxuan one night.

During this time, Nara Minxuan also enjoyed spending time with Fuheng and Fuhui, and took the initiative to teach them the poems provided by Hongli.

Moreover, if Hongli was also present, La Minxuan would secretly glance at him every time she taught him.

It seems she was intentionally showcasing the talent of the person she admired, and each time she did so, she grew to like Hongli even more.

When Hongli saw this scene, Nara Minxuan, who was with him, was looking at him with flirtatious eyes and a smile on her face: "Fourth Prince, listen, they actually prefer this song."

"After all, they are still young, so they prefer this kind of leisurely and fun."

Hongli smiled and said something, then found a clean grassy area and had his servants bring over the meditation chair he had brought. He then personally helped Nara Minxuan sit down and said, "Let's rest for a while."

Nara Minxuan nodded and thanked her.

Her belly is getting bigger every day, and now, six months later, she has some difficulty getting up and sitting down.

Even so, you need to rest after walking for a while.

However, when Hongli was beside her, she dared not sit down unless he did, and at most she would accept sitting with him.

Hongli then sat down with her on the chair.

The meditation chair is wide enough to comfortably seat two people.

In the crisp autumn air, the maple leaves are turning red.

Hongli could tell that Nara Minxuan looked relaxed and comfortable, without any worries about her future childbirth.

He also hoped that Nara Minxuan would have a smooth delivery.

As a prince, proving that he can produce offspring for the royal family is the most important thing.

Everything else is secondary.

His ability to get the princess he was supposed to marry before getting her pregnant was undoubtedly a good start, and now all that's left is to wait for this good start to turn into a good result.

This would not only reassure Yongzheng and other powerful figures who cared about the stability of the empire, but also reassure the Fucha clan, Yongzheng's primary consort.

No one wants their daughter to marry a man who cannot have children, even if that man is a prince of noble birth.

After all, the Manchu bannermen lived together in the same banner, and their neighbors were almost all relatives. They cared a lot about their reputation and naturally did not want their daughters to be pointed at and gossiped about after marriage without having children.

Nara Minxuan was actually doing well; her pregnancy symptoms weren't too severe, and she was still able to go out with Fu Heng and Fu Hui.

However, Fucha Yuyan experienced severe pregnancy symptoms, so she could only take walks in her own courtyard.

It can only be said that different people react differently.

Hongli planned to visit his cousin Fucha again that evening, to show his face and say a few words. It would be better than doing nothing and just waiting for the results of her pregnancy.

Because one's psychological state is also an important factor in whether or not a child can be born naturally.

At this moment, Hongli couldn't help but look at the other princesses and palace ladies who had come with him.

None of these women have shown any signs of pregnancy yet.

But he is not in a hurry.

After all, reproduction is not something that can be achieved by simply focusing on ovulation and scientific breeding, and that can truly compare to animals with highly reproductive capabilities like mice.

Humans occupy the top of the food chain, and in terms of reproduction, the Creator has set a much higher level of difficulty for them.

At this moment, Nian Zhu, who was ten steps to the left of Hongli, quietly tugged at the hem of Nian Yirou's clothes.

Only after Hongli and Nara Minxuan got up and continued walking did Nian Yirou ask her, "What are you doing?"

"Second Sister, when are you planning to give away your bracelet? You can't wait until the day Fourth Master mentioned has passed, can you?"

Nian Zhu asked Nian Yirou a question about this.

Nian Yirou did not answer. Only when everyone was standing on a wider grassy area, looking up at Fu Heng and Fu Hui flying kites, did she walk over to Hongli.

Seeing this, Hongli turned around and asked, "Is there something you need?"

After dawdling for a while, Nian Yirou took out the bracelet: "Fourth Master, the day has come."

After speaking, Nian Yirou lowered her head, her face as red and rosy as the fallen maple leaves on the ground.

"understood."

Hongli simply replied with three words and took the bracelet.

But those three simple words made Nian Yirou's heart almost jump out of her chest, and she touched her chest.

Nianzhu, who was following behind, showed a relieved smile.

Because she and her cousin wore the bracelet together, she was also involved in the success of this event.

At the same time, being Nian Yirou's personal maid also has some perks.

So, she was also a little flustered, and she and Nian Yirou frowned and looked at the sky, while everyone else was looking at the vast sky with relaxed brows.

Having pleaded with Emperor Yongzheng to stay a few more days, Fu Hui had no choice but to return today.

Emperor Yongzheng did not grant him any further grace.

Emperor Qianlong had no choice but to send Fu Hui back to the Yuanmingyuan after sunset.

When Yongzheng saw Fu Hui, he pulled her to his side and asked, "Was it so fun at your fourth brother's place? You look so reluctant to leave."

"Because of Fu Heng."

Fu Hui replied. Upon hearing this, Yongzheng fell silent for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Hongli realized that Yongzheng was thinking about how few children he had because of Fu Hui's words, which was why Fu Hui didn't have many children of the same age to play with.

"From now on, as long as you behave well, eat properly for a month, stop being picky about food, and stop resisting taking medicine."

"I will summon Fuheng for you and have him come to the garden to play with you."

Yongzheng suddenly said.

Xiao Fuhui smiled broadly and immediately nodded, "Yes!"

Hongli and Yongzheng exchanged a smile.

Then, Yongzheng ordered the nanny who was with Xiao Fu Hui to take Xiao Fu Hui away.

Yongzheng then looked at Hongli, his expression turning cold.

Upon seeing this, Hongli stopped smiling.

"The Imperial Household Department reports that a maidservant in your third uncle's household died of illness, but in fact she was beaten to death by Hongsheng. Unfortunately, your third uncle wanted to report her as dying of illness, so I couldn't investigate further."

Yongzheng suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, Hongli naturally felt sorry for the maid. Generally, the maids who could be contacted by princes and dukes were bondservants or women of dependent households in the banner system.

Therefore, in principle, if someone were truly beaten to death, the emperor would have intervened.

But now, Yongzheng has no intention of investigating further, naturally because he still needs the support of the third prince and to crack down on the remaining supporters of the eighth prince, such as Manduhu.

Hongli understood this, but he knew that Yongzheng brought it up to him not only to help him understand, but also to encourage him to keep his distance from the third prince and know his limits.

Just because Yongzheng needs the third son now doesn't mean he won't investigate the third son's power later.

According to Hongli's understanding, the third prince's problems might be even bigger than the eighth prince's.

Because Lao Ba still has a relatively low moral standard.

Hongli didn't intend to have much contact with the third brother and his people, but he reminded Yongzheng, "My third uncle is fine in other aspects, but it's very inappropriate for him to allow his cousin Hongsheng to get involved in matters related to the thirteenth uncle!"

Emperor Yongzheng nodded: "I am tired, you may leave."

As Hongli left the Jiuzhou Qingyan Palace, Xiao Fuhui ran out and bowed to him, saying, "Respectfully seeing off Fourth Brother!"

Then, Xiao Fuhui smiled at him.

Hongli smiled back, knowing that Xiao Fuhui was expressing his gratitude to him for the time he had spent with him, which had made him very happy.

After sending Xiao Fuhui back to the palace, Hongli also personally escorted Fuheng back to the palace.

He was sitting in the same new carriage that Hongzhou gave him.

Therefore, after getting into the carriage, Fuheng found it to be very comfortable.

"Would you like to come to your brother-in-law's place again next time?"

At this moment, Hongli asked about Fuheng.

Fuheng nodded and then asked Hongli, "Brother-in-law, is this an imperial carriage?"

Hongli nodded.

Fu Heng looked at the magnificent bicycle shed and began to experience it even more attentively.

Hongli smiled upon seeing this and looked out the window.

Upon looking, Hongli saw Longkodo lifting the curtain of his sedan chair.

But Longkodo pretended not to see it.

And not long after, Longkodo's sedan chair bearers turned around.

Hongli grinned slightly at this. He knew that Longkodo was deliberately avoiding him and was still angry about his reprimand.

However, since he was a prince, no matter how angry he was, he could only pretend not to see it by hiding, thus expressing his unwillingness to pay attention to it.

But Hongli remembered Yongzheng's instructions and decided to heed them.

So, Hongli summoned Haha Zhuzi Shuangding and whispered a few words to him.

So Shuangding rode his horse after Longkodo's sedan chair.

Hongli lowered the carriage curtain and, after Fuheng returned to the Fucha family, rushed back to the garden before curfew and went to visit his cousin Fucha.

Cousin Fucha seemed to have just vomited, so her face was a little pale, but when Hongli came, she still had a smile on her face: "Although cousin feels sorry for me, there is no need to come so often. My pregnancy is not only for cousin, but also for my own choice, for myself and for the family. So I don't want to waste cousin's time."

Are you afraid that Mother will be unhappy if she finds out?

Hongli asked.

Fucha's cousin shook her head: "No, I just don't want my cousin to work so hard."

Hongli nodded and pulled her into his arms, saying, "You're so sensible."

"It's not that I'm being sensible, it's just that I feel sorry for my cousin."

Urged on by his cousin Fucha, Hongli didn't stay with her for long before going to Nian Yirou's place.

As soon as Nian Yirou arrived, Nian Zhu obediently went to stand outside the warm pavilion, her heart in her throat and her ears perked up, as if she were about to serve the emperor.

Hongli only glanced at her small bottom before picking Nian Yirou up in his arms.

Nian Yirou had just finished bathing, her body exuding the scent of jasmine. Her long, black hair cascaded down, swaying as Hongli picked her up.

Afterwards, just as Hongli was about to fall asleep from exhaustion, Nian Yirou suddenly said with tears in her eyes, "Fourth Master, be gentle!"

Hongli raised his tired eyes, and as he caught a glimpse of Nianzhu bending over and slipping into the outer room of the warm pavilion, he asked Nian Yirou, "Don't you think it's too late to ask after the fact?"

After saying that, Hongli went to sleep.

The next morning, just as Hongli, who only wanted to discuss politics and history, arrived at the outer study, Li Yu came to report: "Fourth Prince, Longkodo has sent a letter requesting an audience."

"not see!"

(End of this chapter)