Some are riding high on success, while others are feeling down and contemplating their fate.

The Qixiang Palace was filled with joy and harmony, while the other palaces were as cold as ice.

There is only one man. If Kangxi goes to Xiuning, then the other men will only be left with cold stoves and cold pots.

Those with a more easygoing nature might be able to convince themselves to be patient. After all, it's not like they've been inferior to Xiuning for just a day or two, and the Emperor isn't the kind of person who keeps love and affection in mind. They can just wait a few more days.

Those with a weaker heart would hide in the palace, getting angrier and angrier, cursing Xiu Ning for being inhuman, without feeling that it was all Kangxi's fault.

No matter the era, it is always easier for women to make things difficult for other women.

"I told you, Consort Jing is a vixen. When she first entered the palace, her scheming was not apparent, but now that more than twenty years have passed, her ambitions are about to be laid bare."

Tong Jiarong was furious, especially since Kangxi hadn't visited her at Jingren Palace since returning to the palace, not even to have a meal with her.

"Your Majesty, Consort Jing is the highest-ranking concubine, and she has a prince who is about to be betrothed. His Majesty's visit there may be something he needs to discuss."

Qianli thought to herself that there was still no explanation for the rough palace servants who had been arrested, yet her mistress was arguing over who was the master.

Oh dear, how old are they? In a few more years, the mistress will be a grandmother with grandchildren. How many older concubines in the harem can still serve the emperor and receive his favor (except for Consort Jing)?

"What could make the Emperor go to her the moment he enters the inner palace?"

It was Consort Jing who was a vixen, always using tricks and schemes. The Emperor was bewitched by her, and that's why he kept running to Qixiang Palace.

Absolutely despicable!

Qianli: ...

Qianli felt exhausted and had a headache as she watched her master spout nonsense without any regard for right or wrong. "Hmm, she's hopeless."

Thinking of the messages that had been sent from outside the palace, Qianli glanced at her master, who was still going mad, and was immediately filled with fear.

Earlier, in order not to upset her master, she had not revealed the letter.

What if, what if we can't keep it a secret and the master finds out? Will we fall out with the families outside the palace?

After all, the idea of ​​sisters sharing a husband doesn't sound very appealing; the Yi Consort sisters in Yikun Palace are a case in point.

While Tong Jia Rongyue still had the energy to curse and swear in Jingren Palace, Consort Hui in Chuxiu Palace had already lost interest in cursing and was now crying and regretting her actions.

It's over, everything is over.

Yinti clearly had a chance of becoming a Prince of the Second Rank, but in the end he only received the title of Prince of the Third Rank.

Your Majesty, what a cruel heart you have!

Consort Hui's eyes were red from crying, with bloodshot veins in the whites of her eyes, making her look completely different from her previous confident self.

The gates of Chuxiu Palace were locked at this time, and no one could enter or leave, whether inside or outside the palace.

"Your Majesty, you..."

"Get out! Get out of my sight!"

With a bang, the soup bowl in my hand fell to the ground and shattered.

The astringent, dark medicine was spilled all over the ground, but Consort Hui acted as if she couldn't see it, coldly instructing the maid beside her to clean it up.

The young palace maid was already terrified by what had happened at Chuxiu Palace. Upon hearing Consort Hui's words, she immediately ran out, grabbed cleaning tools, and came in to clean.

The ground is easy to clean, but the smell that dissipates into the air is difficult to deal with.

As the weather gets colder, opening windows for ventilation can easily lead to catching a cold.

The young palace maid looked left and right in a dilemma, and finally decided to ignore it.

In any case, there is no one in the Chuxiu Palace who can control the overall situation right now.

Everyone was looking out for themselves, avoiding Consort Hui, and trying their best not to get into trouble.

The palace maid was only a lowly servant; even if a pie fell from the sky, it wouldn't land on her head.

If that's the case, then we might as well do what others do and stay away to save our lives.

The palace maid hid.

All the palace maids who shared the same idea as the young palace maid ran away.

Poor Consort Hui was still immersed in her grief and couldn't pull herself out of it, completely unaware of these changes.

However, paying attention won't do any good. The palace servants are very pragmatic. If you don't offer them enough benefits, you won't gain their loyalty.

"Tsk tsk, is Chuxiu Palace really that miserable?"

In Yikun Palace, Consort Yi and Noble Lady Guo Luoluo were chatting, and their topic of conversation was naturally Consort Hui, who had been the focus of attention in the harem recently.

Consort Guo Luoluo sighed, "It's not easy for Consort Hui. Without the Emperor's intervention, I'm afraid this matter won't be easily resolved."

Consort Yi scoffed, "Consort Hui brought this upon herself. Sister, don't take offense at my harsh words. Consort Hui even dared to covet Consort Jing's power in the palace and was willing to go head-to-head with the Crown Prince. Who can she blame for all this now?"

A three-foot layer of ice doesn't form in a single day.

Consort Hui's current success is entirely due to the seeds she sowed the day before.

Consort Yi's words were extremely impolite, making Consort Guo Luoluo somewhat embarrassed.

The main reason was that Consort Yi's words were very relevant to the situation, and Consort Guo Luoluo couldn't help but think of her own circumstances and put herself in that situation as well.

"That's not how it works. Consort Hui did this because she was thinking of the eldest prince." Mothers are strong, and the concubines in the harem all make great sacrifices for their children.

Consort Yi understood the underlying meaning in Consort Guoluo's words, and she chuckled to herself, thinking that Consort Guoluo was just trying to flatter Consort Hui.

Doesn't she know what kind of person Consort Hui is? She doesn't even have the brains for that.

Rather than Consort Hui paving the way for the First Prince, it seems more like the First Prince is being held back by Consort Hui.

Consort Yi shook her head and did not continue discussing Consort Hui's matter with Noble Lady Guo Luoluo.

It was also out of fear that Consort Guoluo would feel sorry for others like her, after all, there were many hardships in the harem over the years, and compared to herself, Consort Guoluo must have suffered more.

The two sisters tacitly changed the subject, appropriately discussing other matters concerning the harem.

What they didn't know was that in Yongshou Palace, which was separated from Qixiang Palace by only one wall, Consort Jia's situation was not much better than Consort Hui's.

Consort Jia's health is really poor.

People may have a sense of awareness, especially when they are about to die.

Consort Jia clearly felt that her life was nearing its end, and she needed to leave as much wealth as possible for Yin'e.

Families outside the palace are unreliable; Consort Jia has learned her lesson the hard way.

No, she said she couldn't let Yin'e suffer like this again.

"Go, find a time to summon Yin'e. My health is poor, and I may not live to see tomorrow. If I settle my affairs before I die, I will have nothing to worry about."

Consort Jia lay on the bed, her cheeks slightly sunken, covered with a thick quilt. She spoke with shortness of breath and coughing, looking pitiful.

The maid was already numb to Consort Jia's words, so she obediently replied "Yes" and reached out to tuck the blanket around her mistress. "Your Highness, rest assured, this servant understands."

"Go ahead. You have served me for many years. I will not harm you."

Once you've settled Yin'e in, you can pack your bags, leave the palace, and return to your residence to live a life of leisure.

"The palace is a cannibalistic place; I can't stay here any longer."

As Jiafei's personal maid, the other party knew quite a few of her secrets.

Consort Jia was also afraid that if she were gone, no one else would be able to control her.

Rather than creating a hidden danger for Yin'e, it would be better to leave the palace in advance. This would not only preserve their long-standing master-servant relationship but also ensure that the other party remembers their kindness and thinks highly of them.