Chen Yuwei's daily routine at Mulan Qiumi consisted of activities, activities, and more activities.

Don't rest unless absolutely necessary, because there's already one boss who can't move. If Chen Yuwei also stops working, then Mulan Qiumi will be completely abandoned and no one will be able to take care of her.

"Nobody cares right now. Who's going to listen to me when I speak?"

Chen Yuwei was furious, her liver aching from Consort Dun's smug and arrogant demeanor.

It must be said that when it comes to infuriating people, the straightforwardness of the Mongolian concubines often leaves them speechless with bitterness.

Chen Yuwei thought she had a good enough mindset, and most of the time she was indifferent.

However, when faced with Consort Dun's princess-like behavior—which she felt extremely self-important and whom Hongli still indulged, pampered, flattered, and deceived—she would still get angry and upset.

She kept telling herself not to get angry, Chen Yuwei took a few deep breaths, and finally slammed her hand on the table, her eyes filled with hostility.

Xia He: ...

Uh, well, this, "Your Highness, how about we find some things for Consort Dun to do?" Staring at her mistress all day long is indeed quite annoying.

Consort Dun has been really agitated these past few days. Whether it's her daily greetings, the various banquets hosted by Chen Yuwei, or even in front of Hongli, Consort Dun has to shamelessly try to compete.

Chen Yuwei was truly impressed. How could anyone be like this? To say they were ignorant and arrogant was an understatement; this person was simply incapable of understanding human language and had an incredibly thick skin.

Chen Yuwei gulped down her water, then asked Xia He if she had any good ideas.

"The Emperor is still hoping that Consort Dun can become the leader of all the concubines in Mongolia."

The gifts and items I've received these past few days are all precious treasures.

Chen Yuwei felt a little envious. She had been busy helping Hongli stabilize the situation, but she hadn't received these things. What did Consort Dun have to do to rise to such heights just because of a good surname and the current situation?

No wonder there are often jealous concubines in the palace. Chen Yuwei is now experiencing the feeling of being a lemon. It's so sour!

With tears streaming down her face as she bit her handkerchief, Chen Yuwei kept a straight face, thinking to herself that she must not let this affect her dignity as a noble consort.

Xia He pondered for a moment, then gave the example of Consort Borjigit, who was a concubine in Yanxi Palace, just like Consort Dun.

Since these two people share the same surname and happen to come from the same tribe, it's better to promote someone else and teach Consort Dun a lesson.

Chen Yuwei pondered for a moment, and after being slightly tempted, she shook her head. "No, the Borjigit noblewoman, her status is not high enough."

Dunpin's father was the future chief of the tribe, while Borjigit's father was merely a Taiji; the two represented different powerful figures.

These days, Chen Yuwei often interacts with Mongolian women, and she has heard a lot of gossip from them.

Don't assume that the Mongols didn't engage in the same power struggles and scheming as the Manchus.

The Mongols were sometimes even more ruthless than the Manchus. At least the Manchus acknowledged that children were born to their fathers, but the connection between a child's birth and the mother's identity was not as strong.

However, in Mongolia, even if a female slave gave birth to the son of the Great Khan, she was still considered a slave.

I've heard things have improved a lot in recent years, but the Mongolian inheritance system remains unchanged, and the living conditions of some illegitimate children are still harsh.

Coincidentally, the father of Consort Dun and the father of Noble Lady Borjigit had this very difference.

"The Emperor intends to join forces with the forces behind Consort Dun to stabilize the situation in Mongolia."

As you know, there were many wars during the reigns of previous emperors.

Mongolia, a land that is not particularly fertile, has already succumbed to repeated setbacks.

At least for the time being, Hongli had no desire to fight, so how to arrange these Mongol cavalrymen who were good at fighting was a problem that Hongli thought about day and night.

Upon hearing this, Xia He immediately understood that Consort Dun's ascension to the throne was a foregone conclusion.

After all, the other concubines had little merit, so what difference would it make if they were made concubines?

The palace has no shortage of concubines, but it never supports useless people.

People like Chen Yuwei, to varying degrees, possess qualities that could tempt Hongli to scheme against them.

Whether it's their identity or their physical condition, these are the skills they use to make a living.

Chen Yuwei wasn't one to overthink things, so she couldn't help but complain to Xia He a couple of times, and then the matter was dropped from her side.

After all, Chen Yuwei was really busy. As long as Hongli didn't make a formal appearance, Chen Yuwei couldn't rest for a single day.

...

Mid-Autumn Festival Feast on the 15th of August

Since Hongli was in Mulan Qiumi, the matter of how the imperial edict was proclaimed and conferred titles was the Empress's responsibility at Yuanmingyuan.

Right now, with Consort Dun and several others being promoted to Imperial Concubine or Consort, Hongli is needed to maintain order.

Hongli, whose leg was bitten by a wolf, finally appeared. He looked dignified and powerful on the surface, but was actually gritting his teeth in anger behind the scenes.

To save face and maintain the overall situation, Hongli did not punish the people who went on the night hunt, but he secretly arranged for Wu Shulai to go and warn them.

Hongli didn't believe these people didn't understand what should and shouldn't be said.

So during the time that Hongli was injured, apart from the night he made a bit too much noise, he remained quiet the rest of the time. Even Consort Dun's close service helped to deflect some rumors.

After listening to Wu Shulai unfold the imperial edict and read the decree of promotion in a serious and methodical manner.

Hongli smiled and walked to Consort Dun's side, reaching out to help her up.

"Your Majesty, I thank you."

Consort Dun, dressed in a brand-new auspicious robe, was delivered by the Imperial Household Department on horseback at breakneck speed, which even wore out two of the fine horses.

"Consort Dun, now that you have become a consort, you must remember the palace rules, be careful with your words and actions, and do your best to help the Empress share her worries and difficulties."

Taking advantage of the conversation, Hongli patted Consort Dun on the shoulder.

From her body language to her words and expressions, everything hinted at Consort Dun's special status.

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