Breastfeeding seems simple, but it is not easy until you get started. The first-time mother was clumsy and fed the baby with the help of the wet nurse. Her body was in good condition after a year and a half of nursing under the intervention of the Cining Palace.
With good care, Lan Qi's food was very abundant on the second day after delivery. In the first few days, she secretly fed the baby under the cover of the wet nurse. But later, the little one was too strong and the skin was about to burst, so the wet nurse did not dare to do it anymore.
Although Lan Qi was reluctant to let a noble person nurse her, she was afraid that if the rules were broken and spread, it would be bad for herself and the child, and the wet nurse's good intentions would be in vain.
The wet nurse praised the little brother for being a good boy. Some babies took the wet nurse's food for the first bite, but the mother might not be willing to eat it again. However, the little brother did not fall behind on both sides and ate very well.
There are also some children who cannot eat when they are born and only howl when they are hungry. They are particularly difficult to take care of. The little brother is very obedient and capable. His skin and flesh will stand up in two or three days, and he will grow up day and night.
Lan Qi no longer fed the child, and began to eat normally and drink medicine to restore milk under the doctor's care. When she drank the first bowl of milk-restoring medicine, the little noble cried for a long time, just waiting for the wet nurse to bring her little brother to her.
She was finally coaxed. Although my little brother would cry and get angry from time to time, and his temper was quite small, as long as he was in his mother's arms, he would become quiet even when he was crying, but he would not laugh often, instead he would always show a gentle look.
His mother-in-law had the exact same expression when she frowned, which actually made her mother laugh.
Duan Bin and Bu Guiren both led Chunxi and Duanjing to avoid acne, and even their respective palaces were inconvenient. Lan Qi was happy and did not have to interact with anyone. In addition to resting these days, she was with her son and the people around her.
They all said that she was blessed. I remembered what she said when I met the rich and noble man on the road that day when Bu Gui's life was quiet. What was normal in ordinary people's homes turned into blessings and luxury in the deep palace.
"The little brother doesn't have a name yet." That day, Lan Qi was lying on the kang looking at her sleeping son. The wet nurse went to rest. Only Huan Chun and Lu Zhu were waiting on the side. The three of them looked at the sleeping son in a silly way.
"The little baby," Luzhu said, "I don't know what's going on with His Highness the Crown Prince. Maybe the Emperor will not think of naming our little brother until the Crown Prince recovers."
Huan Chun said: "Concubine Rong's little brother hasn't been named yet. There's no rush in naming him. What's important is that he's healthy and safe."
"Yes, they all say that Madam Rong's little brother is in good health now, just because he didn't give a name. If the evil souls in the palace can't name him, they can't take the child's life." Luzhu said it without any scruples, and was
Huan Chun patted his head, "That's nonsense. It scares the master. Where did you hear such nonsense? Aren't all people born with names?"
Lan Qi didn't care, she just wanted to kiss her son, but Huan Chun stopped her and said that the wet nurse told the infant that the baby should not have indiscriminate sex. Lan Qi was not convinced, but she still smiled and said: "I can sit upright, mother."
Dezhi, why are you afraid of ghosts and ghosts? No one can bully my son."
But Huan Chun reminded: "Master, you can't say this to outsiders. It seems that other masters who have lost their children are doing evil themselves."
Lan Qi nodded repeatedly, which reminded her of that person in Xianfu Palace. She never saw her again after that day, and she didn't know how Concubine Wen was doing now.
At this time, Xiangyue and Ziyu came in with clean, fluffy and soft bedding. They said that the weather was getting cold again and they wanted to add a mattress and quilt for Lan Qi. They went to work on the couch, and Lan Qi looked back inadvertently.
A cloth tiger rolled out from the quilt they shook off. Lan Qi asked Huan Chun to pick it up for her, dust it off and put it next to her son. Lu Zhu stopped her and said, "It fell on the ground. Master is not afraid of getting dirty."
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"How many times do you clean a day?" Lan Qi was very carefree. Her mother, who was pregnant, once asked Amma to write a letter, asking Lan Qi to not be too careful if she had the chance to take care of the child. It is difficult to raise a child who is too careful.
Be careful about keeping warm and cold, and don't go hungry. Children who are raised roughly will be stronger.
Huan Chun was curious: "Where did this cloth tiger come from? I have never seen it before."
"It was sent by Concubine Tong. My mother-in-law brought it in for me that day." Lan Qi's eyes were gentle and quiet. She stared at her son as if she was tired of it, and said with a smile, "It was useful to catch this cloth tiger that day.
, I was in so much pain that I almost died, and it was very helpful to hold on to it. This little tiger accompanied me to have a safe delivery. When the little brother was taken to Cining Palace, I also asked this little tiger to accompany him to the Empress Dowager.
The little tiger is very lucky."
"I heard from Qinglian that the imperial concubine once made one for the eldest brother. Unfortunately, the eldest brother didn't like it. He threw it at the door when he left, but Qinglian picked it up." Lvzhu still seemed worried,
She took the cloth tiger outside and patted it carefully, then put it back next to her little brother, and continued, "Qinglian said that the imperial concubine didn't even know how to split the thread for embroidery. She taught her step by step. The imperial concubine is a person."
It’s really strange. He always does things that are incomprehensible to others and does whatever he wants.”
Huanchun Lvzhu and others, like Qinglian, all followed Grandma Sumala. Although they served different masters, Qinglian and Lvzhu would go to Cining Palace to return to their lives from time to time. When they met, they would
He can chat a few words, but now he talks about Chengqian Palace like a treasure.
Talking about the imperial concubine playing the guqin, Lan Qi knew for the first time that it turned out that the imperial concubine hated playing the guqin. Luzhu said mysteriously: "In order to please the emperor, the imperial concubine worked hard on many things. Qinglian said playing the guqin is...
The first thing I hate, but because the emperor likes it, I can't let it go. Now I'm still learning foreign languages, Master Tong asked a foreigner to teach me, saying that I can't let Concubine Wen compete with me."
Lan Qi clicked her tongue: "It's really not easy for these ladies."
Huan Chun smiled and said: "Master, are you thinking that if you become a queen someday, it will be just as hard?"
"Don't go out and talk nonsense." Lan Qi scolded a few people, "Let's just stay here."
Ziyu came over with the changed quilt and said as if she was remembering: "On the day when the master gave birth to the little brother, there was a thunder outside. The slaves were so shocked that their ears were deafened. They were just trembling with fear when they heard the little brother crying.
Do you think our little brother has some background?"
Several people agreed that the thunder that day was very scary. Lan Qi was in terrible pain and didn't even pay attention to hear it. Seeing them all saying this now, she couldn't help but feel happy, thinking that her son must be extraordinary, but there was something in her heart.
Jing, knowing that this kind of thing was not allowed to be said, immediately told them that no matter whether there would be rumors about it outside, they would forget about it from now on, and they could only deal with it if others said it. Being low-key is not about being inferior to others, but about not being humble.
your own happiness.
Everyone agreed not to mention the thunder in the sky when the little prince was born. Logically speaking, it was already winter and there were very few thunder and lightning. Maybe the child had some background, but it was not like there had never been thunder in early winter. There were coincidences.
Keeping everything low-key will last long.
But in other places in the palace, thunder was also heard that night. I was wondering whether the birth of a boy or girl was safe for the noble nobleman. Many people did not sleep, and even those who slept were woken up by the thunder. Moreover, the little brother was just
When he was born, the prince suffered from acne. Rumors spread secretly that although the prince had killed his biological mother and adoptive mother one after another, this time he was restrained by his newly born younger brother. If one thing is said to bring down another thing, how should the prince's dignity be calculated?
Fortunately, as the palaces were avoiding acne and few people were walking around in the palace, these words did not become popular. As the days passed, the prince's health gradually improved and he faded away.
Twelve days is neither long nor short. It is a long and difficult time for the emperor who cannot see Lan Qi and the newborn baby to take care of the prince, but it is too short for a noble man who can be with his son day and night.
On the day when the confinement of the palace ended, Aunt Sumala came to pick up her little brother in person. Although Lan Qi was reluctant to leave, she thought that she would be able to see him every day after confinement in ten days, and the Empress Dowager was raising her. She felt that
Practical. Mammy also said that the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager kept talking about seeing her little grandson every day, so she asked her to take her away without waiting. She also reassured Lan Qi not to think too much, and that they would still be able to see each other after confinement.
As soon as the child left, the dormitory was suddenly clean. The cradle was still there, and the bedding was still there. Almost nothing in Zhongcui Palace was taken away, only the cloth tiger went with it. Lan Qi sat in a daze in the empty room, surrounded by
Chun and others didn't dare to say anything. After a long time, Bu Guiren came to see her and mentioned these things. Bu Guiren asked Lan Qi to see how she had come this year, which made her feel better.
As for Xuan Ye, although the prince has passed the most dangerous moment, his body is still weak and he is still recuperating. Xuan Ye is afraid that there is something unclean on him, so he still does not come to the harem, nor does he go to the two palaces to pay his respects, preparing to avoid it again.
It would be better if it lasts for ten days.
But he can't see Lan Qi and he can't see his children. In the past, the two had to be separated. When Lan Qi was seriously injured, he didn't feel that life was so painful. Now that they can't see each other, it makes Xuan Ye feel itchy every day.
, but I felt a little relieved when I heard Eunuch Li’s occasional words and knew that mother and son were safe and healthy.
Just when the little prince was born, the prince got acne and was in danger. People in the palace spread gossip, and there were also unpleasant things in the court. Xuan Ye knew that some people liked to make trouble, so he just ignored it. Moreover, there were frequent good news in the south, and it was when the little prince was born.
A great victory was won that day, but now Wu Shifan is retreating steadily. General Chani captured Yuezhou and Kechen Longguan, Prince An Yue Le attacked Changsha, Labu restored Hengzhou, Fu Honglie and other troops recovered Guilin, Gansu, Shaanxi and Qing Dynasty
The army conquered Hanzhong, Chongqing and other places, and the Qing army swept through the rebels with overwhelming force.
On this day, Prince Yu came into the palace to discuss matters. When he talked about the great victory in the south, the brothers became happy.
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The happy news came to the harem, and everyone was happy for the emperor. There was only one thing. Seeing that the noble lady had given birth to a prince safely after confinement, the concubines who had hoped to get a piece of the emperor's pie when she was pregnant
, it seems that the idea of gaining favor has been lost again, Yingying Yanyan made a lot of jokes that day, and now the rightful owner has to return to the emperor's side, watching the noble man take care of himself day by day, and the dragon couch of Qianqing Palace
, and there should be no room for others.
In late November, the gates in the palace were gradually loosened, and the twelfth lunar month was about to enter. The natal families in each palace and courtyard began to send things to the palace, and the female relatives came and went frequently. On this day, Aling A also requested an order to go to Xianfu Palace, but unfortunately he was halfway there.
Met Concubine Tong of Chengqian Palace.
The two families were already at odds with each other. Aling'a kept the courtesy and stood by the palace road, but Concubine Tong stopped the sedan chair and raised the curtain to say a few words to him, as if she deliberately made him stand in the snow on the roadside, waiting.
He looked at his face and turned pale with cold before he left. When Aling'a walked back to the middle of the road, the hem of his coat and pantyhose were soaked through.
"Let's see how long you can be arrogant." Aling'a cursed in her heart and hurried to Xianfu Palace. At that time, Concubine Wen was lying on the heated bed in a daze. She heard that her brother was coming and didn't want to see her. Dongyun persuaded her and pushed her away.
Several times, it was not good to go on like this. She couldn't stop seeing her parents again. Concubine Wen finally put on her clothes. When she heard that her brother's shoes and socks were soaked, she asked Dongyun to bring a charcoal stove for him to bake.
There were no outsiders in the palace, and Dongyun was reliable. Aling'a said directly: "Why didn't the empress allow me and my family to come to pay my respects for so long? I still can't figure out what happened that time. Why didn't you discuss it with me?"
Concubine Wen sat expressionless at the top, looking at her brother's embarrassment with wet pantyhose, and listening to his verbose words that she had already guessed word for word. She lazily turned her head away and said nonchalantly: "Brother.
Don't you want me to fight Concubine Tong? It's a pity that I lost the fight. I can't help you up. Brother, you don't need to worry anymore. I heard that my sister-in-law is about to give birth. I'm looking forward to giving birth to a daughter. When she grows to ten
When he was four or five years old, the emperor was in his prime, his daughter entered the palace and became his beloved concubine, and my brother's future was at its peak. You can't count on me here."
"What the empress said, now is the best time for you. The emperor has always liked you, so you are naturally better than anyone else." Aling'a was so angry that she could not attack her sister, so she could only persuade her earnestly, "Since the queen passed away
, the people of the clan have been feeling anxious and anxious, hoping that the empress will once again prop up the family’s reputation in the palace.”
Concubine Wen turned her gaze quietly and sneered at her brother: "How bad is Niu Hulu now that he has to rely on one or two women to support his appearance? There is a great victory in the south, is there anyone in our family who is on the front line? Isn't it just for you that my sister is spending all her time?
I died young despite my hard work, and I am not as good as my sister. I am feeling heavy every day, tired and lazy. I am afraid that I will have to accompany my sister soon. If my brother wants to come to Xianfu Palace, he might as well go to the clan to find someone new.
It would be better if a girl takes my place."
"Empress..."
"Dongyun, please send your Excellency out." Concubine Wen stood up and walked to the inner hall. She said coldly, "I told the outside world that I am not in good health and cannot participate in anything during the New Year Festival."
Aling'a was stunned. Who would have thought that this sister, who had always been docile and well-behaved at home, would change so much after entering the palace. At first, the queen was worried that her sister would be difficult to achieve, but if her temperament was willing, she would definitely be no worse than the queen, but she
First, he tortured himself to death and ruined his future. He spent all his efforts cultivating it back then, and this is the result?
"Your Majesty, you can also make friends with noble people. Nowadays, noble people don't like you..."
Concubine Wen stopped when she heard the words, looked back at her brother, and laughed at him as if it were a big joke, and said happily: "Brother, why didn't you tell me earlier? I have dragged a noble man into the water. Don't you know that, Cheng?"
I was the one responsible for poisoning the palace, and it was the noble people who exposed me to the higher authorities."
Aling'a trembled all over, with chills from his heart to his hair. His sister's smile actually made him feel gloomy and frightened. Dongyun quickly separated the two of them and persuaded Aling'a to go out. When he got to the door, he said: "Your Majesty has always been in poor spirits.
, I feel uncertain about joy and sorrow, at least you can come back after some time."