It is not easy to be the fourth master's wife

Chapter 165

Zhou Ting patted a few children to fall asleep, but she couldn't fall asleep when she closed her eyes. The rain was thick and heavy, and it became more and more anxious at midnight.After finally falling asleep, Bai Tang Gao lay down on her body in a daze, and put her legs on Zhou Ting's stomach. When she woke up suddenly, she raised her hand to rub her sore eyelids, and couldn't fall back asleep.

Fei Cui heard the movement outside and put on her clothes: "Master, would you like some tea?"

Zhou Ting was afraid of waking up the four little devil kings, so she responded softly and tiptoed out of bed. Fei Cui quickly took the plain robe that was on the shelf and covered her body.

Because of the thunder and rain, the lights in the house were not turned off. Hongzhao was sleeping like a piggy, and the older girl and the second girl were on a mission together. Zhou Ting tucked up the tent, turned around and nodded to Fei Cui: "It's a pity that these few It's disturbing, I don't need to go outside to fetch water anymore, just adjust the honey stew."

Fei Cui said "Hey" and brought honey tea over. Zhou Ting didn't sleep, so naturally she couldn't sleep either, so she chatted with her to pass the time: "Master is tired from walking, fortunately, he doesn't have to enter the palace tomorrow."

Zhou Ting took a sip of honey water: "Bafujin's place is activated, the sisters-in-law will definitely enter the palace tomorrow, how can I not go?" Then she ordered: "Wrap up the things you prepared for her." Is it? Check it again before you leave, don't leave anything behind."

Fei Cui smiled lightly: "Sister Pearl prepared this when she was around. She is the most secure, and she will definitely not make a mistake. I just don't know whether the eighth Fujin will give birth to an elder brother or Ge Ge."

The newborns were given only a few things, the most important thing was the mother, Yiwei's pregnancy was not good, others had a round body, only her, the original plump face became thinner, and the chin was pointed.

Zhou Ting was holding the cup in a daze, Yiwei was afraid that she was looking forward to having a daughter, if she had a son at this time, even if she didn't instigate the eighth elder brother to "move forward", this matter would never end.

Fei Cui has been with Zhou Ting for a long time, and at this time it is just gossip between master and servant, so she utters what she usually thinks: "How did the eight Fujins start so early this time, look... it doesn't look like a belly It's too big."

There is no flesh on Yiwei's body, her belly looks naturally big, but Fei Cui has served Zhou Ting to give birth to her third child, so she knows that her belly is really not big compared to normal mothers, since it's not that the fetus is premature, That is, it was not taken care of.But Fujin had been looking forward to this baby for 20 years, and everyone inside and outside the palace stared at her like an eyeball. Could it be that she didn't pay attention to it?

Zhou Ting took a piece of soufflé from the plate, took a bite and chewed it in her mouth: "She is under the care of Concubine Tong, who dares to stretch out that hand?" The sister-in-law didn't start to see her, probably Only Jiufu Jin and ten Fujin went there once to save face. Since others didn't mean it, Zhou Ting naturally didn't want to stand out.

Although Yinzhen didn't mention it, and the harem hasn't been affected by the disputes of the previous dynasty, but it showed signs of it early on. When she came out from the Xian'an Palace, the Crown Princess was unusually silent. In the treasure book, she never showed her color, on the contrary, she was much calmer than the prince.In the past, she was considered to be half of the family, and she and Concubine Tong made decisions together on any matter, but now she no longer intervenes in the palace affairs, and only restrains everyone in the East Palace from messing around outside.If the prince is half as stable as her, there will be no troubles about being smashed by the imperial court.The crown prince's position may be unstable again.

Seeing Zhou Ting's laziness, Fei Cui stopped flirting with her, and just added some plum cakes to the incense burner: "Master, let's take a rest, we will enter the palace tomorrow."

Zhou Ting took a breath, the night wind came in through the open window, she tightened her clothes tightly: "I'll sit for a while, you take a rest." Saying that, she sat down by the window and closed the window. Push it a little bigger, and there will be bursts of water vapor in the night wind. After blowing for a while, there will be a layer of dampness on her face, which will blow away the boredom in her heart a lot. Looking at the bed again, there is nothing but white sugar cake called Zhou Ting. Surround me with pillows, the three rolled together, you wrapped around my feet, I leaned on your head, so close.

Zhou Ting found a place for herself, and lay down next to Hong Zhao. Bai Tang Cake hummed while dreaming. Zhou Ting raised her hand and patted him twice. The little guy sucked his lips and held Zhou Ting's little finger with one hand. Fell asleep.

When I woke up in the morning, the rain outside hadn’t stopped. Beijing seldom had such rain. Zhou Ting slept soundly in the middle of the night, and woke up in the morning without looking tired. The big girl and the second girl were still sleeping, so she sat in front of the mirror first. Combing her hair, Fei Cui rubbed rose oil on her hands to moisturize her hair, and asked: "Master, do you want to dress more cheerfully today?"

Yiwei gave birth to a baby, it is a happy event, it is not good to dress too plain, Zhou Ting nodded slightly: "Take the autumn fragrance color with silver trim, and pick up a set of Baiziyingxi bowls and plates from the library to add to the ceremony. In the list."

It rained all night, and the road was muddy and slippery. When Zhou Ting arrived at the Ningshou Palace, almost all the sisters-in-law had arrived. Looking at one side, the light red and light purple were all festive colors. Zhou Ting smiled slightly, and was about to After everyone said a few auspicious words, Yining winked over.

Zhou Ting kept her composure, and walked to the table with tea, Yining lowered her voice: "I just came down to report, saying that at this moment, I haven't given birth yet."

Zhou Ting was startled, and raised her eyes to look at Yining, Yining nodded lightly: "Er Niang sent someone to tell me, so that I can let you know." She sighed softly as she spoke, never giving birth to a child Walking through the gate of ghosts, I originally thought that Bafujin would take care of her like this, but there was a row of imperial doctors watching her, who knew it was a dystocia!

By this time, she hadn't given birth yet, it was a dystocia, Zhou Ting frowned, it was almost a day, and the eighth elder brother was not in Beijing, when the time came to ask whether to protect the child or the adult, how could Concubine Tong take this responsibility!If the empress dowager is called the master... Zhou Ting smiled bitterly, she is not a person with ideas, not to mention she is old, how can she stand this.

Soon all the wives and wives in the room knew about it, and they only kept it from the queen mother. Concubine Tong hadn't shown her face since yesterday. She must be sitting in the eighth prince's mansion. The words were stumbled by a few clever ones.

At this moment, everyone has a good idea in their hearts. If the eight blessings are good or bad, everyone will have one more future sister-in-law. If the empress dowager has good or bad, then how will these concubines who make the decisions explain to Kangxi.

Zhou Ting raised her heart, although she was smiling, the string in her heart was tense.No matter how many people covered up, they also had many scruples when talking and laughing. It turned out that Yiwei's stomach was not mentioned once in a day, but no one mentioned it today. The empress dowager couldn't remember it for a while. Holding the Empress Dowager's arm and going inside, she suddenly remembered, and turned her head to ask: "Why didn't you see Tong's family?"

Everyone was silent, but Concubine Yi saw the opportunity quickly, covered her mouth and laughed: "We are stuck in the house, and the ancestors don't talk about it! Long live Lord gave her a lot of work when he left, and he must be busy now." Well, if I have time, I will make an apology for you."

The empress dowager laughed: "Which one of you doesn't hurt me? You have a sharp mouth." Then she turned her head: "She is working hard ahead, so she asked someone to bring some soup over."

Naturally, everyone should be the same, and they breathed a sigh of relief after sending the empress dowager back, and looked at each other worriedly, Concubine De said she was sick, Zhou Ting pulled Yining and went to Yonghe Palace, leaving the matter to Concubine Yi and Concubine Rong are two.

Concubine De is not really ill, maybe it's because of her background. She knows how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Before she got the letter, she wrapped her head in a handkerchief. The two daughters-in-laws, Yining and Yining, naturally wanted to wait on her. No matter how worried Zhou Ting was, she knew that Concubine De was doing it for the good of the family and would not let her heart down. She just sat by the bed and served soup and water. , to be a full-fledged paternity look.

Even Yinzhen, whose mother was ill, had to come to the harem. He had better news, so Yining avoided going out, and said in front of the concubine Zhou Ting: "It doesn't look good over there. , we brothers are thinking about how to send a letter to the front."

Concubine De was in the way, Zhou Ting didn't ask in detail, and when she sent him out, she pulled up her sleeves: "If it's not good, I want you to make up your mind, what should you do?"

Yinzhen stood still, and he really didn't take it to heart whether Bafu Jin had a son or a daughter. If he wanted to rely on these small details to make a big difference, he would be too useless, but Zhou Ting's question was right on point. It is not as good as Kangxi wants to protect the adults, but what should Yinhu do if he protects the children?
Zhou Ting looked at him with concern, but seeing that he hadn't made up his mind, she frowned: "I'll go and see, and I'll report something to you right away. Even if you want to be a villain, you have to please the other party."

Yinzhen looked at her in a daze, and saw her pursed her lips tightly, her two hands in front of her were tightly clenched into fists, the handkerchief was clenched in her palm, and her eyes were burning.He didn't want to ask his wife to do such a thing, so when he frowned, Zhou Ting first reached out and patted the back of his hand: "Don't worry, I know how to measure, and I will never cause trouble for you." She said and comforted With a smile: "You are in charge now, and there is no escape from Concubine Tong's mother. Can we still hide there? I went and she has a companion." Concubine De's method is good, but it is a bit tricky , Yinzhen can't escape no matter what, it's better to make a perfect posture.Besides, it's not that Zhou Ting doesn't forget Yi Wei.

Just as Zhou Ting's hand was about to be stretched back, it was held tightly by Yinzhen. He quickly grabbed his mouth and touched it. Zhou Ting's face turned red. Although the two stood close, the slave They are far apart, but they are still under the watchful eyes of the public. They have been ancient people for so long. At this moment, they twitched, pulled their hands back and gave him a look, cleared their throats: "Big girl and second girl were looking for another girl yesterday." You, Hongzhao doesn’t know where he learned it, he was obviously afraid of thunder and wanted to lie on my bed, but he said he was here to protect me.”

The corners of Yinzhen's mouth turned up slightly, and Zhou Tingfu lowered her voice again: "The children and I... all miss you, it's over, come back earlier."

Yinzhen stretched out his hand to press her shoulder, nodded slowly and said, "With you, I feel at ease."

(End of this chapter)