Chapter 170
Fortunately, time passed quickly in the carriage, and soon we arrived at Prince Lie's Palace.
The closer you get to Prince Lie's Palace, the more carriages there are on the road.
It seems that today is really lively!
Hearing Ji Yunqing sigh, Concubine Wen looked at her and said, "She gave birth to eight children in one go. Who wouldn't want to come and see them?"
Prince Zhao stood in front with the princess. Concubine Wen glanced at Ji Yunqing and said disdainfully, "Just follow me today. Don't embarrass the palace outside."
Ji Yunqing had never thought of being alone. She was unfamiliar with the place and if she got lost she wouldn't be able to go back.
After the group entered, Prince Zhao was invited to the front yard, while the princess and Ji Yunqing and others were led to the back yard by maids. Afterwards, the princess would be arranged together with other ladies in the mansion, while the others would be arranged elsewhere.
Ji Yunqing followed in a daze, just following Concubine Wen closely, and had no intention of paying attention to the environment on the road - she couldn't remember the way anyway.
She saw the princess continue walking forward, while they were led to another fork in the road.
Before leaving, Concubine Xu let go of her daughter's hand and pointed in the direction of the princess. The second daughter looked up at her mother, and finally took a step and ran in the direction of the princess and the little princess.
Afterwards, the maid respectfully led them to a luxurious large courtyard.
Many women have come here, all of them are concubines who are favored and have some reputation in various mansions.
Before he even stepped into the door, Ji Yunqing smelled a strong, suffocating scent of powder.
She frowned fiercely and took a deep breath of precious fresh air before going in completely.
How much she wanted to have an oxygen tank at this time!
Since the princess was not around, Concubine Wen naturally became the leader. She walked in with an arrogant look on her face and spoke in a contemptuous tone.
"Why are there so many people here today?"
The young lady who was greeting the female guests here was dressed in gorgeous clothes. She had a round face and an earnest smile, and looked very kind.
"Concubine Wen is here? What a rare guest! Please come in. It's been a long time since I've seen Concubine Wen."
Concubine Wen glanced at her and said, "It turns out to be Concubine Fang. Are you feeling better?"
The round-faced Concubine Fang's smile froze for a moment, but she finally smiled happily: "It's already fine, why didn't Concubine Li from your mansion come?"
"She"
Concubine Wen had been invited to take a seat. She maintained the elegant demeanor of a noble lady and said, "Concubine Li is not feeling well these days and really can't come."
"That's such a pity. It's a rare occasion for such a big happy event in the mansion, but Concubine Li can't come."
Concubine Fang seemed to have some regrets, but she quickly said: "There are eight children, and they are all very beautiful. Oh, my heart melts when I see them."
Speaking of children, the other women's eyes lit up. They came here today just to see the children and share in the joy.
So they all started asking questions at once.
Perhaps because Ji Yunqing was listening too seriously, while no one was paying attention, Concubine Xu quietly told the confused Ji Yunqing: "This Concubine Fang is a close friend of Concubine Li."
Ji Yunqing nodded. No wonder she wanted to ask about Concubine Li's situation.
A thought flashed through her mind, and she always felt that this Concubine Fang was somewhat familiar. Even if she tried hard to think about it, she couldn't figure out where she had seen this person.
Logically speaking, it's impossible that I have seen it before.
Forget about being unable to think of anything. Ji Yunqing decided to start a conversation based on Concubine Xu's words and have a good chat with the two concubines.
What can you talk about with a woman?
It's just those few things.
Concubine Xu's topics of conversation were always unrestrained and free, and Ji Yunqing was not one to keep things to herself, so the topic soon turned from makeup and dressing to the 18+ categories.
Concubine Lou listened to their discussion and joined in unconsciously.
This kind of topic can best promote feelings, not to mention that this is happening outside, secretly chatting at someone else's party, and someone may hear it at any time, which makes it even more exciting!
Just as they were discussing whether the prince at the beginning of the month was more decisive and agile, or the prince at the full moon night was more capable.
Concubine Fang happily announced that the eight legendary newborns could be seen.
Seizing the last opportunity, Concubine Lou grabbed Ji Yunqing's arm and lowered her voice to quickly ask a question that she had never figured out.
"What's the difference between the beginning of the month and the full moon? Why can't I feel anything?"
Ji Yunqing blinked: "Ah, this, have you read the fairy tales? It says that there are little fairies who can absorb the essence of heaven and earth, the spiritual energy of the sun and the moon on the night of the full moon."
Concubine Xu touched her chin, her face serious: "Doesn't that mean that if we were outside, we would be better..."
After realizing what she was saying, Ji Yunqing thought that he was still too conservative. Look at Concubine Xu Shu, how much fun she had.
Tsk tsk, King Zhao is lucky to have them.
Concubine Lou couldn't accept it. She couldn't imagine it anyway: "——How can you tell the prince about this? How dare you?"
This is too...
"It depends on the timing whether to tell it or not. It's okay if you think about it," Ji Yunqing comforted her casually.
"Okay, here comes the baby!"
There were eight swaddling clothes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink, arranged in two rows in a large crib and carefully pushed into the main hall by the nurses.
All children are the same size.
It was a shocking feeling.
Ji Yunqing squeezed over and took a look, but couldn't observe anything.
All the children look like this, wrapped in a small swaddling cloth, with not much of their little faces showing.
A maid brought a basin of water, and Concubine Fang washed her hands. The maid quickly dried them with a towel, and then she picked up one of the children in full view of everyone.
The girls immediately looked over eagerly, wanting to hug him.
If they could give birth to eight children when they go back, let alone eight, even if they could have four, they would be able to walk around the house freely.
However, Concubine Fang always washed her hands before hugging, and they were no exception.
Everyone was vying to hold the baby, and no one wanted to lose out. Ji Yunqing took a step back and didn't intend to fight for it.
She didn't even dare to hold her own child when it was young, for fear of hurting it, so how could she dare hold other people's children?
Concubine Xu and Concubine Lou both went to hug her, but as for Concubine Cen and Concubine He, Ji Yunqing did not see them.
However, based on their identities, there must be many acquaintances here today.
After thinking about it, Ji Yunqing decided to go out for a walk nearby. Although he found that there were ice cubes in the room to cool down, the smell was still very pungent.
Although she knew that wandering around in an unfamiliar place was not a good idea, Ji Yunqing also saw some people going out, so she was not the only one.
Ji Yunqing did not dare to go far. Seeing that there were tables, chairs and benches in the yard, Ji Yunqing planned to sit nearby so that he could get some fresh air and could retreat at any time.
As soon as I sat down, before the stool was even warm, I saw a little maid walking up to me.
She said respectfully: "Are you the concubine Ji of Prince Zhao's mansion? My master wants to see you."