She comforted herself with this thought, and then she didn't feel so sad anymore.

There was no use in trying to comfort herself; she couldn't control Kangxi's thoughts anyway.

The day after Tong Yunyao received the imperial decree, she knew who the Crown Princess was.

It turned out to be Guarjia. She immediately said in an annoyed tone, "It's true what they say, a barking dog bites without barking. I never expected that she would be so quiet during the selection of concubines, seemingly not competing or fighting for anything, but who knew she would actually get the Crown Princess."

The maidservant serving nearby listened with trepidation: "Princess, be careful what you say."

Tong Yunyao pouted: "What do you mean by 'be careful what you say'? She, of the Guarjia clan, hasn't entered the palace to marry the Crown Prince yet! She can't interfere with me for the time being."

The maid was speechless.

Given the princess's personality, she was genuinely afraid to go to the palace with her. Her parents and relatives were all in the Tong family, and their lives depended on the Tong family. Naturally, she dared not betray them. However, once in the palace, with the princess speaking and acting so casually and without any sense of order, she was afraid she would lose her life!

She was quite happy when she heard that the mansion intended for her to become the Fourth Prince's wife. After all, she would be the principal wife. His Majesty valued both legitimate and illegitimate children. In any case, if the princess married the Fourth Prince as his principal wife, her life would be more secure.

Who knows what happened to the princess? She ended up falling into the water with the crown prince and became his concubine. The crown prince is the heir apparent, and his harem is practically a small palace. She's really afraid of losing her life. It's so worrying!

...

"Rulan and Ruxue, what are you saying, laughing so hilariously?"

Tong Cheng'er was recently experiencing a reading slump when she happened to come across a snow-white kitten. She was enjoying raising it immensely. As she was carrying the kitten, she decided to go for a walk when she heard two people laughing and talking. So she asked them a question.

Rulan said, "Princess, I was just about to tell you that after the imperial selection ended, the imperial decrees for marriage have been issued one after another. Princess Yunyao has been given to the Crown Prince as a concubine."

A concubine of the Crown Prince?

Tong Yunyao's status is not low; even if she were the Crown Prince, it would be beneath her to be his concubine.

"What happened?"

"I heard that she tackled the Crown Prince and fell into the water with him."

Falling into the water?

Hearing this word, Tong Cheng'er couldn't help but laugh. It seems that Tong Yunyao has a special connection with water this year. In such a short period of time, she has fallen into the water twice, which is something that most people cannot do.

Although it was funny, Tong Cheng'er still reminded her, "She will be entering the palace soon, and it seems unlikely that we will see her again. Let's leave it at that. After all, she is the Crown Prince's concubine, so don't joke about her anymore."

Rulan and Ruxue, knowing their place and the rules, replied in unison, "Yes, Princess."