After resolving the matter concerning Consort Yi, Wanwan continued to ask, "My dear sisters, is there anything else?"

The concubines replied, "No, Your Highness, that's all."

Wanwan stood up. "In that case, my sisters, please follow me to Cining Palace to pay our respects to the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager!"

After speaking, he walked directly to the front, while Consort Tong and Consort An followed behind Wangwang, followed by Consort Hui, Consort Rong, Consort Xi, and then the Noble Ladies, Attendants, and other ranks followed at the very back.

A large group of people walked to Cining Palace in a grand procession. It was clear that the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager had arrived. When Su Ma La Gu saw Wan Wan and the others coming, she led them inside.

However, this time the people who went in were clearly divided into ranks, all of whom were of the rank of concubine or above, while those of lower rank, such as noble ladies, ladies-in-waiting, and ladies-in-waiting, waited outside the shop.

When Wanwan entered the hall, she saw that Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and Empress Dowager were already seated.

So as soon as Wanwan and the others entered the store, they bowed to Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and the Empress Dowager.

Then Wanwan took the lead and began to bow, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang said, "Get up."

All the concubines said, "Thank you, Empress Dowager. Thank you, Your Majesty."

After everyone was seated, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang began to speak.

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang was named "Wanwan".

Yes, you heard right. Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang called Wanwan "Wanwan". In the past few years, Wanwan often brought Yinzhen to Cining Palace to accompany Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and the Empress Dowager. Even if she didn't bring Yinzhen, she would often come to Cining Palace to accompany the Empress Dowager. As a result, her relationship with the Empress Dowager was further strengthened.

Moreover, Wanwan has always been good at pleasing people. Under Wanwan's deliberate control, neither Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang nor the Empress Dowager could resist her charms, and they got along quite well with Wanwan.

Wanwan replied, "Your Majesty, I am here."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang said, "Now that you are the Imperial Noble Consort and are in charge of the six palaces, your most important task is to help the Emperor have children."

There was no other way; Emperor Kangxi had only four sons so far, so there was no way to delay.

Wanwan replied, "Your Majesty understands. I will certainly advise Your Majesty to bestow your favor equally on all people. Moreover, I also hope that Your Majesty will have many children."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang said, "It's best if you think this way. Before, you were a concubine and did not have the right to advise the emperor to distribute his favors equally. But now you are an Imperial Noble Consort, with a rank equivalent to the Empress Dowager, so naturally you should advise Xuan Ye."

Although Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang had no reason to dislike Kangxi's favor towards Wanwan, because she herself liked Wanwan, it was hard for her not to like the girl after spending time with her.

However, those who need to be advised should still be advised, since Emperor Kangxi really had very few children.

Wanwan: "Your Majesty, I know what to do."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang was also very happy, and had Sumalagu bring out the gifts that she had prepared in advance for Wanwan.

When Sumalagu was holding a white jade Guanyin statue that symbolizes giving children, Wanwan remembered that Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang had also given the late Empress a Guanyin statue that symbolizes giving children.

Clearly, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang had also remembered this, but her intention today was...

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang said with a smile, "This Guanyin statue for granting children is a gift from me. My greatest wish is for you to bear an heir for the Emperor. If you can give birth to a prince for the Emperor, I will reward you handsomely." She also sincerely hoped that Wanwan and the Emperor could have a child.

After all, in this harem, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang's favorite was Wanwan. She was fair in her dealings, and during the years that Wanwan was in charge of the six palaces, there was never any instance of her withholding allowances or servants making things difficult for her.

Not to mention being an Imperial Noble Consort, she would be impeccable even as an Empress.

Wanwan said, "Your Majesty, I also hope to give birth to a prince or princess for Your Majesty."

"It's truly my fault, Your Majesty. I haven't been able to bear you a child for several years." When she said this, Wanwan's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, as if she felt guilty (but of course, it was just an act, because she still had a big gift to give to Emperor Kangxi).

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, seeing Wanwan's expression, knew exactly what Wanwan was thinking, and immediately comforted her.

"Don't worry, you're healthy. When the time is right, the child will come naturally."

"If you find it troublesome then, you can send the child to Cining Palace."

Wanwan said, "Okay, this is what the Empress Dowager said. If I can't control him/her, I will definitely send him/her to Cining Palace to give his/her Uku Mama and Mama a good scolding."

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang said, "I told you today, just send it to Cining Palace." As she said this, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang looked very happy, as if she could see what Cining Palace would look like in the future.

Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang originally intended to adopt a child for her niece Qiqige, who was also the Empress Dowager. After all, the Empress Dowager was still young, just over thirty years old, and having a child could distract Qiqige and prevent her from becoming listless and senile.

However, there was no suitable match. It was perfectly acceptable for Wanwan to raise the child of the Uya clan. If Qiqige could adopt Wanwan's daughter in the future, it would be a good choice for her to marry into the Khorchin clan.

The concubines sitting below watched the Imperial Noble Consort and the Empress Dowager's friendly exchange, and they were not happy about it, but of course they dared not show it.

Because the Empress Dowager has never shown them any kindness. In fact, none of the previous empresses had ever shown them any kindness. Only Empress Niohuru had ever received a kind word from Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. But seeing the interaction between Wanwan and the Grand Empress Dowager today, one can see that even Empress Niohuru is not as kind as Wanwan.

Then she talked about a bunch of other things, and then Wanwan took the congratulatory gift given to her by Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and went straight back to Jingren Palace.

After a busy morning, it was lunchtime. Wanwan's lunch time was different from the other concubines'; she ate lunch an hour (two hours) earlier than them.

After spending several years together, Kangxi knew Wanwan's habits very well, so it was at this time that he went to Jingren Palace.

However, it was clear that Wanwan had been upset by two people today, so she didn't give Kangxi a very friendly look either.

When Emperor Kangxi arrived, he simply bowed and then sat down at the dining table to eat.

Kangxi was also puzzled. He didn't seem to have offended Qingqing today. Except when he saw Qingqing's appearance in the morning, which made him a little upset, but looking at Qingqing's current state, it didn't seem to be because of him.

Following the principle of asking questions when you don't understand, Kangxi then spoke.

"Who dared to offend our Imperial Noble Consort? I'll go and avenge you."

Wanwan was just waiting for Kangxi to ask, and immediately said, "Who else could it be? Aren't they all your good women?"

Kangxi was still somewhat incredulous, after all, yesterday was the ceremony for Wanwan to be conferred the title of Imperial Concubine, how could someone be so oblivious to the situation today?

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