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: ...
"Host, a tea set in Consort Yi's palace has been ruined."
"What a pity, this is a warning I gave her. She really thinks she's so smart. The way she looks at me is like I'm a fool. It's really annoying."
Having followed Wang Shu for years, the system had gained experience and learned to be mischievous. It immediately fawned, saying, "The intelligence of Consort Chun is far beyond what ordinary people like her can compare to."
Wang Shu smiled and said, "Don't flatter me too much. I wouldn't dare take this step without you."
She chose the path of the "silly beauty" for two reasons: firstly, the original owner's experiences were suitable, and secondly, with the system around, she could cause trouble behind the scenes, and the chances of her crashing and burning were not high.
In a way, she did have to thank the system.
When Consort Yi went to Chengqian Palace to pay her respects again, she still maintained the same attitude towards Wang Shu, but she was no longer as outspoken as before, especially towards Wang Shu.
When Wang Shu returned, she happened to run into Consort Yi. She deliberately looked at Consort Yi's belly with envy and said, "I haven't congratulated Consort Yi on her pregnancy again yet!"
Consort Yi's face stiffened: "I have received Consort Chun's gift. I have other matters to attend to, so I will be returning now."
After she left, Wang Shu looked puzzled: "Why is Consort Yi avoiding me? What did I say wrong?"
Su Mu: "Your Majesty is not wrong. Consort Yi is probably in a bad mood because of her pregnancy. Your Majesty also knows that pregnant women are prone to mood swings."
Wang Shu breathed a sigh of relief: "As long as I didn't say anything wrong, that's fine."
Upon hearing this, Su Mu and the palace servants behind him suppressed the twitching of their lips. Although this wasn't the first time such a thing had happened, they still felt like laughing every time it occurred.
In recent years, Wang Shu has often said the wrong thing, which is harmless but sometimes hurtful. Some people complained to Emperor Kangxi, but Kangxi himself was rebuked. He thought that Wang Shu was just simple-minded and did not understand human relationships. Instead, he scolded the nobleman who complained, and that nobleman fell out of favor.
After that, no one complained anymore.
Wang Shu even admitted in public that she was not good at speaking and often told Emperor Kangxi that she did not know where she had said something wrong, or that she had offended someone and made them look angry.
This makes her character more well-rounded.
Emperor Kangxi had encountered capable but naive officials before. Putting himself in their shoes, Kangxi felt that Wangshu was "pure" and "innocent"... He felt that all the beautiful words could be used to describe her.
As for why no one suspects she's faking it?
Because she had been easily tricked and lost a child, and even the murderer was discovered by Emperor Kangxi, not by Wangshu herself.
Then, she experienced a difficult childbirth.
I almost lost my life.
She trusted others too easily. The fact that she is able to live peacefully now is largely thanks to Baozhu, Granny Zhang, and even Emperor Kangxi.
Even if Wang Shu herself admitted that she had schemed against people, probably no one would believe her.
After observing Wang Shu for a while longer, Consort Hui, who had once suspected Wang Shu, felt that Wang Shu probably didn't have the ability to scheme against her, and regarded the incident as a coincidence.
In Yikun Palace, Consort Yi paced back and forth, her mood extremely volatile.
"Granny, what do you think Consort Chun means? Is she here to make fun of me?"
"Your Majesty, why bother with her? The most important thing now is to give birth to the little prince safely."
Consort Yi sighed, "Never mind, I was just being too attached to appearances."
It was a volatile day for Consort Yi, but a happy one for Wang Shu.
As soon as she returned to Qixiang Palace, she saw Yinfu holding roses and waiting for her.
Seeing Wangshu return, he ran over and said, "Mother, here are some flowers for you."
Wang Shu accepted the flowers with a broad smile: "Thank you, Yin Fu. Mother really likes the roses you gave me. But why did you think of giving me flowers?"
"I want to make my mother happy."
Wang Shu knew that Yin Fu was no ordinary person, so she cared for him but did not pay him excessive attention, giving him a lot of freedom. He had a lot of silver given to him by Wang Shu, so he knew almost everything that happened in the harem.
Of course, the information may be slightly outdated.
Consort Yi mocked Wang Shu for being unable to conceive, and when Yin Fu learned of this, he thought of sending flowers to comfort her.
Because Wang Shu loved roses, she once said that receiving flowers would make her happy.
Wang Shu couldn't resist and hugged him and kissed him. She didn't care if he was some kind of Tang Dynasty's white moonlight; he was just her little darling now.
"Yinfu is truly my precious child."
Yinfu said shyly, "Mother, I'm a big boy now, you can't kiss me anymore."
Wang Shu smiled and said, "Yes, yes, our Yin Fu is that child now, he can't kiss you anymore, hahaha..."
Qixiang Palace was once again filled with laughter and joy.
In the afternoon, Wang Shu painted the scene of Yin Fu giving her roses, and the affection in her painting was almost overflowing.
"Indeed, sons are more adorable than men! My son is so filial."
"Yes, yes, your son is filial."
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A few days later, Emperor Kangxi arrived.
"Yinfu should also go to the Imperial Study."
Wang Shu looked worried: "Yin Fu is still young. I've heard that the rules in the Imperial Study are very strict. We have to get up in the middle of the night to study. I'm always worried that he won't grow tall."
Kangxi found it amusing: "Where did you hear such nonsense? He has just started his studies and hasn't been learning for long. He won't be short."
Wang Shu sighed in relief: "I see! It seems I was overthinking it."
"My beloved concubine has a mother's heart; she's not being overly suspicious."
Two days before Yinfu enrolled in school, Wangshu personally prepared things for Yinfu to take to the prince's residence, doing everything herself.
Before he started school, Wang Shu specifically instructed him: "You must never be like your older brothers who get up in the middle of the night to memorize their lessons. Memorizing like that is not very useful. Getting enough sleep and good food is more important than anything else. Your mother doesn't ask for anything else, as long as you are healthy, okay?"
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