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: ...
System: "...I can't explain it to you clearly. You just need to know that science is the way to go. Don't be superstitious. If you want something, do it yourself."
Wang Shu: "Ha! What use are you?"
The system disliked Wang Shu for being lazy and gluttonous.
Wang Shu disliked the system's capabilities, finding them insufficient for her needs.
One person controls everything, and they all dislike each other.
Having been poor for a long time, Wang Shu took two days to recover from her illness. Then, taking advantage of her time off work, she spent the original owner's last two taels of silver to meet her cousin who worked at the Qianqing Palace.
Baozhu still felt some affection for her cousin, the original owner of this body; the two sisters had grown up together.
Looking at her cousin who still looked completely bewildered, Baozhu's lips twitched slightly. To be honest, she didn't think her cousin's entry into the palace would be of much use. No matter how good-looking someone is, if they're not smart, it's useless.
"Why did you suddenly decide to see me?"
Wang Shu looked at her pitifully: "Sister, I'm scared~"
Baozhu's heart softened upon hearing this: "Were you bullied?"
Wang Shu nodded emphatically: "I don't know why they're bullying me. I got caught in the rain a few days ago and was sick for several days. I didn't have money to hire a doctor, so I just toughed it out. Sister, please help me!"
How do you want me to help you?
"I want to go to Jingyang Palace. I heard it's similar to the Cold Palace, and there probably aren't many people who want to work there. If I go there, no one will bully me anymore, once my sister becomes the Emperor's concubine..."
Baozhu quickly covered her mouth, looked around, breathed a sigh of relief, and gently scolded, "Do you know what it means to be careful with your words? I am a palace maid, not a concubine. Don't say whatever comes to mind."
Wang Shu looked embarrassed: "I misspoke. What I meant was, if you become successful in the future, sister, you can take me with you and I will be your head palace maid."
Upon hearing this, Baozhu's tone was listless: "Let's talk about the future later!"
She looked Wang Shu up and down again: "Jingyang Palace is a good place for you. Go back and I will make arrangements for you."
Wang Shu beamed with joy: "I understand, thank you, sister. I knew you were the best!"