This story is purely fictional. Historical figures who do not exist may appear, and the ages of some characters may not align. Please consider it an alternate history.
1. Kangxi's Harem: ...
After speaking with Granny Wulan, Anning looked at Xiaoxizi.
"Little Xizi, where did you work before?"
Jiang Xi looks young and clever. To stand out at such a young age, one must not only be capable but also know how to get along with people. He must also have a powerful background.
"This servant used to work at Jingren Palace."
"Jingren Palace? If I remember correctly, that was the former residence of Empress Xiaokangzhang. Moreover, I heard that no one has lived there for a long time. It's a wonderful place! Why did you decide to work at Changchun Palace?"
The palace of Emperor Kangxi's biological mother was a place where he often went to remember her. Being able to serve there meant at least becoming a familiar face in front of the emperor, enjoying a leisurely and respectable life without having to worry about being ostracized or living in constant fear.
An Ning wanted to ask him why he had decided to work at Changchun Palace.
"The servants in Jingren Palace were all personally arranged by Chief Steward Liang. Before I went to serve in Jingren Palace, I followed Chief Steward Liang and ran errands for the Emperor. Chief Steward Liang knew that I had some skills, so he arranged for me to serve in Changchun Palace and told me to obey Her Majesty's orders from now on."
An Ning was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
It was someone arranged by the Emperor himself.
Granny Wulan and Jiang Xi made no attempt to hide the fact that they were Kangxi's people. This frankness left Anning speechless for a moment.
However, it was also a good thing, but he had mixed feelings and was even a little puzzled, not understanding why Kangxi had suddenly shown such importance to him.
Emperor Kangxi did this on purpose. Daughters of prominent families like Anning must have connections when they enter the palace. If her identity is not directly revealed, Anning will not reuse servants of unknown origin.
In response, she forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty is truly considerate of newly arrived concubines. Such thoughtful arrangements have been made for me the moment I entered the palace! I will certainly serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly in the future."
An Ning politely expressed her attitude to the two people in front of the emperor.
"You're the head eunuch, so tell me about the situation of the eunuchs in Changchun Palace."
Jiang Xi explained the background of the eunuchs in Changchun Palace. After listening, An Ning felt even more complicated. Half of them were arranged by the Emperor, and the other half were newcomers who had some skills.
For example, the head eunuch in charge of the small kitchen was very skilled in medicinal cuisine, which was a rare talent.
I won't go into the rest.
Anning then inquired about the situation of Granny Wulan and the palace maids, and unsurprisingly, the situation was even worse than that of the eunuchs!
She desperately wanted to run to Kangxi, who rarely shook her shoulders, and ask him what kind of trouble he was up to. This treatment was comparable to that of a true imperial lover. What did she have that made her so special?!