Sure enough, after Lin Wanyi gave birth to the dragon and phoenix twins, the house arrest order beca a thing of the past.
The Emperor ca, so naturally, there was no more talk of house arrest.
The winds in the palace shifted dramatically.
Thus, Yihua Palace beca the hottest place, and all the palace servants sharpened their heads trying to squeeze in.
Even delivering items here beca a coveted task.
Unfortunately, under Qiu Ming’s watchful eye, it wasn’t a place for them to indulge in such thoughts.
This strictness was not only applied externally but also within.
Lin Xingzhi had been busy renovating the secret passages of the Imperial Family lately, so he didn’t have much free ti to visit his sister and nephew and niece.
Instead, his mother, Mrs. Dong, stayed in the palace to accompany Lin Wanyi and the two grandchildren.
The Second Madam also did not leave the palace, ticulously nurturing Lin Wanyi’s health.
Hence, they spent the Mid-Autumn Festival in the palace.
Last year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, they spent it in the traveling palace.
Only Lin Wanyi, the Second Prince, and the Second Princess were present.
This year was much livelier.
Unaware of the events in the traveling palace, they organized a grand celebration.
However, they didn’t leave Yihua Palace, so it wasn’t considered extravagant.
Initially, Lin Wanyi asked the Emperor whether they should invite the Empress Dowager to return to the palace to celebrate together.
But the Emperor smiled and said.
"Mother sent a ssage back, saying she still wanted so quiet days, so she’s spending it with Ming Ruo and the Fourth Prince in the traveling palace, and will return after October."
Lin Wanyi agreed, thinking it made sense.
By the ti the Empress Dowager returns in October, the two children would be nearly a hundred days old.
They will have grown a bit, and will look fair and tender.
The Empress Dowager would like them even more by then.
What she did not know was that the Empress Dowager stayed in the traveling palace to handle the aftermath of various matters.
The entire Yihua Palace was busy with preparations for the Mid-Autumn feast.
And during the confinent period, Lin Wanyi discovered a problem.
Since giving birth to the two children, the Emperor’s favoritism towards her was no longer concealed.
Today gifting this, tomorrow sending that.
He seed eager to empty the storerooms of the Inner Court Departnt, yet still found it insufficient.
Currently, Qin An was overseeing the renovation of Zhaochun Palace and Yihua Palace; it hadn’t been long, but already showed initial scale.
It would probably be completed before winter.
Fortunately, the right wing of Yihua Palace was spacious enough, so the Third Princess and Fifth Prince were temporarily arranged there, which was convenient.
The autumn coolness settled in, and a few days ago, there was a heavy rain in the palace.
It dispersed the stifling heat of sumr instantly.
Now, the air carried only a trace of warmth, preventing the two children from developing heat rashes.
As Nanny Du ntioned, Nanny Zou and Nanny Wang were very attentive in caring for the children.
Thus, within just a dozen days, the children seed to have grown significantly.
The wet nurses had good milk, and the two children ate heartily.
Eating and sleeping well, naturally, they grew rapidly.
Though still smaller in size compared to full-term children, they appeared very healthy.
Especially the Fifth Prince, whose cries were thunderous.
Every ti Lin Wanyi rested, his cries would awaken her.
One wonders if this child was a suona in a past life, as his voice could pass through walls, without exaggeration.
She privately asked the Second Aunt several tis, fearing the child had a problem causing him to cry incessantly.
But the answer was always the sa: the Fifth Prince particularly loved to wail.
Lin Wanyi felt helpless, but the Emperor and Nanny Du were delighted by this.
Always murmuring that a child with such a loud voice must have full vital energy, and he would surely be strong and healthy in the future.
Lin Wanyi didn’t see a necessary connection there.
But every ti she heard it, she couldn’t help but feel maternal pride.
She had such a comfortable confinent period.
No worries, and soone was always there to care for her and the children.
Therefore, her body recovered particularly quickly.
The Second Madam knew well that the palace had many beautiful concubines, and though her niece had innate strengths, she couldn’t be too indulgent.
Thus, she and Chunqi studied many food tonic recipes together.
By the ti Lin Wanyi’s confinent was over, not only was she radiant, but her figure had also returned to its original form.
This success was beyond the Second Madam’s expectations.
"I thought you would need half a year to recover, but who knew your physique was truly extraordinary."
When she said this, there was a hint of teasing.
For so reason, Lin Wanyi felt the Second Aunt now had more mortal warmth than the cold figure from the past.
And this was all thanks to the Second Princess’s endearing and affectionate nature.
As Mrs. Dong put it, it was like an iceberg eting the true fire of the three treasures, lting into a puddle of water.
Mrs. Yun did not refute this, and aside from checking the health of the two children and Lin Wanyi daily, she spent most of her ti by the Second Princess’s side.
This made the Second Princess feel no neglect and her personality grew even more playful.
As days continued, sumr transitioned to cool autumn.
The fourth day of the ninth month was the day Lin Wanyi finished her confinent and the children’s first month anniversary.
Most importantly, it was also the day Lin Wanyi’s rank was promoted.
Early that morning, Dong Yuzhong arrived with the imperial edict for the confernt.
His face never lost its smile, and the whole of Yihua Palace shared in the glory.
Lin Wanyi, in auspicious clothes of concubine rank, quietly and gracefully knelt on the embroidered mat in the courtyard, respectfully listening to the imperial edict.
Appearing neither arrogant nor servile, she maintained a calm composure.
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Noble Princess Consort Yi Ning, possessing noble character and keen intellect, has ritoriously given birth to a Prince and Princess, thus she is to be conferred the rank of concubine, bestowed residence at Yihua Palace, thus proclaid."
Lin Wanyi had experienced this sa situation during this year’s Eve celebration.
The last ti when she was conferred the rank of concubine, she had many concerns.
But this ti, there was more acceptance.
She realized now that so things cannot be hidden.
Thus, she must stand strong to protect those dear to her.
Hence, no more evasion, no more overthinking.
With the dignity of a concubine, even Princess Rongkang would have to bow respectfully.
Finally, she possessed the ability to protect those around her.
Therefore, after accepting the imperial edict resolutely, she respectfully said.
"I, your concubine, thank the Emperor. May our Emperor live for ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand tis ten thousand years."
Dong Yuzhong handed the imperial edict and the confernt treasure on a gilded tray to Lin Wanyi, then gently helped her up, politely saying.
"Your Highness, please rise, the ground is a bit cool, don’t catch a chill in your knees."
In truth, she wouldn’t get cold sitting on the mat.
But these words from Dong Yuzhong made Lin Wanyi feel genuine concern.
Ever since she entered the palace, Dong Yuzhong had taken care of her, regardless of his intentions, Lin Wanyi appreciated his kindness.
She then offered a gentle smile and said to Dong Yuzhong.
"You’re too kind, Sir."
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