A pregnant concubine named Wei Shufei appeared in the harem. She was exceptionally beautiful, but few people in the harem took her seriously. Consort Hui happily protected her belly.

It's good that Consort Wei is not favored; it would be best if she were carrying a prince, who could help her son in the future.

Therefore, Consort Hui paid special attention to Consort Wei's pregnancy.

Consort Wei knew that she had offended Emperor Kangxi with her actions, so she did not seek his favor, but only hoped to give birth to her child safely.

The midwife who gave Wangshu ginseng soup during her delivery has also been found out by Emperor Kangxi.

Well, the result was that there was no result.

Unlike the case with Suo'etu, this time there were too many people involved and the situation was too complicated. Even Emperor Kangxi could not unravel the mystery and find the truth.

The Tong family, Consort Hui, Consort Rong, Consort Yi, Consort An, Consort Xi... and even Consort Niohuru, who just entered the palace last year from Yongshou Palace.

How can this be investigated? Either someone is taking advantage of the situation, or the entire harem is working together to deal with Wang Shu.

It was impossible for Emperor Kangxi to deal with all the women in his harem.

Sometimes, the saying "the law doesn't punish everyone" is the best form of protection.

Having no other option, Emperor Kangxi could only deal with the palace servants involved.

When Wang Shu found out, she outwardly expressed her understanding, but privately she had the system start investigating. She hadn't expected that a bowl of ginseng soup would involve so many people. She needed to know who they were so that she wouldn't wrong an innocent person, but she wouldn't let the real culprit get away with it.

However, the system says it's hard to investigate this matter, since it's already in the past and nobody talks about it every day. We can only take it slowly.

A few months later, news spread from the palace that Emperor Kangxi intended to bestow titles and honors upon his concubines.

As soon as the news broke, regardless of whether it was true or false, everyone's attention was drawn to it.

As the saying goes, a concubine who doesn't want to improve herself is not a good concubine. Everyone wants to improve themselves. Currently, the positions of Empress, Imperial Noble Consort, one Noble Consort, and four Consorts are all vacant!

Wang Shu felt that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, obtaining a concubine rank should not be a problem, so she wasn't too worried.

But the others in Qixiang Palace were different. They were worried, especially Baozhu. The emperor's favor was one thing, but her family background was another.

Although Dai Jia's family had been given some important positions, there were quite a few concubines in the harem with outstanding family backgrounds, and Wang Shu's family background was not particularly outstanding among them.

"Your Majesty, news has arrived that the Emperor has bestowed great honors upon the harem. Why aren't you worried? At least send some soup to the Qianqing Palace!"

Just as Wang Shu was about to say something, the system suddenly said, "Host, Emperor Kangxi is eavesdropping."

This isn't the first time someone has eavesdropped on someone else's conversation.

Wang Shu then said, "Sister, why think so much? I am already favored by the Emperor to be a concubine. Now I am the only one living in Qixiang Palace, and I also have a child with the Emperor. I am already very content. As for whether I will be promoted or not, it is fine if I am promoted or not. As long as the Emperor has a place in my heart, that is enough."

Baozhu was shocked when she heard this. Although she knew that her cousin was deeply in love with the emperor, she never expected that she was in such a deep way!

That's too humiliating!

Baozhu: "Okay..."

Wang Shu stopped her from continuing: "Sister, stop talking. In my opinion, the fact that the Emperor would let me live in a palace alone makes me happier than any other rank. I am not afraid of a low rank. I am afraid that there are other people in Qixiang Palace who can make the Emperor worry. But I know that it is not feasible for me to live in a palace alone!"

Her voice was low and filled with an indescribable loneliness.

Baozhu couldn't help but feel heartbroken: "Your Majesty, he is the emperor of the harem, you..."

“I know, so I never ask who the Emperor favors. If I don’t know, I just pretend I don’t. But the thought of new concubines entering Qixiang Palace makes my heart ache. Sister, am I being too greedy?”

Baozhu immediately comforted Wangshu.

Wang Shu easily changed the topic Bao Zhu had initially brought up, leaving Kangxi, who was eavesdropping, feeling incredibly bitter.

He knew that Wang Shu had feelings for him, but her affection was so deep that he was moved and afraid of letting her down.

In the end, Kangxi did not go in, but had his mouth sealed, and then quietly left.

System: "Kangxi has left."

Wang Shu breathed a sigh of relief, sent Bao Zhu away, and said she needed to be alone.

She was certain of receiving a concubine's rank. She truly did not want any more people to enter Qixiang Palace. Things were alright now, but in the future, Kangxi's concubines would only increase, and living alone in one palace was nothing but a pipe dream.

So she deliberately tested the waters. If it worked out, great; if not, Kangxi probably wouldn't be so embarrassed to let too many people in.

With too many people, it gets chaotic. She prefers to live alone in a big house and doesn't want any noise to become public knowledge.

News about Qixiang Palace is now the hardest to find.

Why?

She was the only mistress living in Qixiang Palace. The palace servants were screened again and again, and their mouths were kept very tight.

When Kangxi returned to the Qianqing Palace, he heard Liang Jiugong say that several concubines had sent him soup pouches and the like, and he suddenly felt very bored.

They were respectful, obedient, and flattering to him because he was the emperor and could bring them glory and status. But Wang Shu was different; Wang Shu was sincere towards him, regardless of his status.

But he was the emperor, and he was destined not to reciprocate such deep affection. So he said to Liang Jiugong, "Remember, don't send anyone into Qixiang Palace in the future. If I forget one day, remind me."

Emperor Kangxi did not know how his feelings for Wangshu would turn out in the future, but now he was willing to give his future self a heads-up: even if their feelings were to fade in the future, Wangshu would live alone in Qixiang Palace. This was his promise.

Liang Jiugong's eyes widened slightly, then he said, "This servant will remember."

Then, Emperor Kangxi wrote: "A single encounter of golden wind and jade dew surpasses countless encounters in the mortal world."

Some relationships are fortunate enough to even exist.

System: "Kangxi has decided to let you live alone in Qixiang Palace. Are you happy?"

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