Kangxi said, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. If he's really starving, let him come to Jin Jingren Palace, or you can bring him some food."

Wanwan snorted, "You'd better not tell me again, or I'm afraid we'll start arguing."

Kangxi said, "Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. Put more weight on my right shoulder and neck. I've been very tired these past few days."

Wanwan: "Okay, I understand."

But as she continued pressing, Wanwan said, "Xuan Ye, do you think we should promote the six palaces again? The war in the front court has been won, and there are no concubines in the harem. We can take this opportunity to promote them."

Kangxi: "Why did you suddenly have such an idea?"

Wanwan said, "Isn't this the same as the last time you were granted a grand conferment of titles to the other concubines in Jin? This is a good opportunity to bestow titles upon all the concubines in the palace."

Wanwan pressed on the back of Kangxi's neck and said, "In addition, it has been a long time since the concubines have been promoted in rank. This time, many of the concubines' families have made contributions."

Wanwan thought that historically, the second major conferment of titles on the six palaces occurred in the twentieth year of Kangxi's reign. Now that the Three Feudatories had just been quelled, Kangxi certainly didn't have this idea, so she might as well take the credit for herself.

Firstly, she wanted the concubines in the harem to remember her kindness. Although the concubines were well-behaved under her control, they had no "dissatisfaction" with her.

But if it can help them sell well, why not use it?

The second reason was to make Kangxi feel that she was virtuous and generous.

This was done to increase her standing and importance in Emperor Kangxi's heart.

The third reason is Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, which is also the most important point, since Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang still had a few years left to live.

Gaining the approval and favor of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang would ensure a good life in the palace.

Although she had already been trying to win over Cining Palace when she first entered the palace, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang probably still harbored some resentment towards her because of Kangxi's exclusive favor after she finished her confinement period, even if she didn't say it out loud.

As Kangxi listened to Wanwanwen's words, he pondered while enjoying the conversation. "Oh, you want all the women in the harem to be promoted in rank. What about you?"

Wanwan was taken aback; she actually had a role to play here. "I... I'm already an Imperial Noble Consort, what do I need?"

Wanwan said, "Besides, although I am an Imperial Noble Consort, my food, clothing and daily necessities are all in accordance with the Empress's rations. I am only one title away from being the Empress."

At this point, Wanwan leaned to Kangxi's right and looked at him, "Could it be that Your Majesty intends to give me a title?"

Kangxi: ……………

Emperor Kangxi: Is the title of Imperial Noble Consort not a formal title?

Emperor Kangxi said, "I do want to make you empress, but I'm afraid..."

Wanwan said, “Xuan Ye, there’s no need to say more. I understand. Although I don’t have the title of Empress, I have the power of one. As long as no one sits on the Empress’s throne, as long as I, the Imperial Noble Consort, am above her, whether or not she is the Empress is not important to me.”

Emperor Kangxi raised his right hand and stroked Wanwan's face. "Qingqing is in my heart, she is my wife."

Kangxi said, "But I'm really afraid that after I make you empress..."

Wanwan: "I understand, I don't mind."

Kangxi smiled and turned his head again, saying, "That's good."

Emperor Kangxi said, "I hadn't thought of that before, but since you brought it up, I think it's time to raise their ranks."

Wanwan: "Yes, I advised you last time when the Emperor was promoting the Six Palaces to a high rank. The purpose was to promote them after such a happy event, so as to show the Emperor's concern for them."

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