On February 19th of the sixteenth year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1677), Lady Ma gave birth to a son.

Emperor Kangxi bestowed upon him the name: Changshou (meaning "longevity").

But before she could be happy for long, in March, Changsheng, who was not even two years old, passed away!

The imperial physician said it was because of a high fever that he did not survive.

Ma Jiashi, who was almost numb, refused to believe it.

Unintentionally, Zhongcui Palace became a place that Kangxi did not want to touch.

Often, it's partly due to personal relationships and partly due to a desire to make amends.

Emperor Kangxi thought, "If the child is gone, give her another one!"

The loss of so many children still caused him an inexplicable sense of unease.

Moreover, there was Ma Jia, who had suffered the pain of multiple births and faced the loss of her children multiple times.

Even Sherry admires her mental fortitude!

Indeed, the palace is a place where there is an invisible pressure all year round.

The imperial concubines may not have been in good health, but they certainly had the mental fortitude to withstand pressure!

However, the grieving Emperor Kangxi still gradually released some servants out of the palace.

This was to avoid spies and strengthen control over the harem.

Ma Jia kept a close eye on her daughter and son this time.

Emperor Kangxi understood this, as he himself had also arranged for many people to be around his children.

Human joys and sorrows are not shared!

At the same time, the talent show began.

Everyone knows that a new empress is to be established, and the Kunning Palace is already under renovation.

On the 26th day of the first month, Guo Luoluo, Wuya, Daijia, Wanliuha, Juechan, Nara and others entered the palace one after another.

Some came from relatively better families, or their brothers or fathers were currently favored by Emperor Kangxi.

Therefore, they were brought into the harem by Emperor Kangxi at an early age, such as Lady Guoluo and Lady Dong, who regained favor.

The rest were mostly born into bondservant families, so Kangxi wasn't in a hurry.

Emperor Kangxi abandoned Lady Hesheli and Lady Tongjia and began to favor Lady Guoluo.

Because she was unique in the harem, with a special personality, and was also intelligent and articulate.

Emperor Kangxi was very fond of her!

On May 24 of the same year, she was granted the title of Consort Yi and given residence in Jingren Palace.

Upon hearing the news, Sherry still smiled and led her people on their way to the Prince's residence.

After all, she occupied her palace!

Of course, she didn't take it for free. If it weren't for her good training, how much suffering would they have endured?!

The more Sherry thought about it, the more amazing she felt!

In August of the same year, Emperor Kangxi intended to bestow titles and honors upon his concubines!

On August 22, Consort Niohuru was made Empress.

At that time, the Qing Dynasty was in the midst of a critical period of suppressing the Rebellion of the Three Feudatories, and the establishment of the empress stabilized the situation in the Qing imperial harem to a certain extent.

Moreover, Empress Dowager Niohuru repeatedly tried to help Emperor Kangxi overcome difficulties.

For example, Niohuru requested Emperor Kangxi to establish a temple for her father, Ebilun. After Aobai was removed from power, Ebilun was implicated and stripped of his title.

Niohuru's move was undoubtedly to exonerate her father. More importantly, it allowed Kangxi to win over the noble families and clans of the Bordered Yellow Banner.

It has a significant impact on stabilizing the situation.

Ultimately, Emperor Kangxi granted the Niohuru clan's request, and the Niohuru family was able to return to a path of prosperity.

At the same time, Consort Tong was promoted to Imperial Noble Consort Tong.

On the one hand, the Tong family was Kangxi's maternal family, and on the other hand, the brothers Tong Guowei and Tong Guogang were highly trusted by Kangxi.

Consort An (née Li), Consort Jing (née Wang Jia), Consort Duan (née Dong), Consort Xi (née Hesheli), Consort Rong (née Ma Jia), Consort Hui (née Ulanara), and Consort Yi (née Guo Luoluo).

Sherry was not promoted, but her family was ennobled as part of the Manchu Bordered Red Banner.

Sherry feels better now!

After all, those few are either needed by their families or are pampered, so Sherry has climbed the ranks pretty quickly!

Kangxi only felt a little guilty after realizing it too late!

They also gave Xue Li some silver and shops and estates.

Even so, Sydney immediately fell ill after the ceremony.

How fragile she is...

However, the Empress did not reclaim those palace affairs.

I heard that she had summoned the imperial physician many times, and her health was visibly deteriorating.

While watching the commotion from inside Yikun Palace, Shirley unexpectedly discovered that the Empress was pregnant.

Sherry recalled Niohuru's plump and round face during the coronation ceremony.

I initially thought it was just a happy occasion, but it turns out she's pregnant.

Sherry thought it over carefully and she was certain that in the previous world, either the news had been suppressed, she had genuinely not noticed, or the successor in that world had died in childbirth...

Therefore, if this gets out, the Hesheli clan will definitely not sit still!

It's possible that the Tong family will also get involved.

So what if innocent bystanders get caught in the crossfire?

Shirley was leisurely recuperating in the palace.

Emperor Kangxi began to indulge the young girl.

Because of Sherry's laziness, the Queen became pregnant.

Consort Yi is now visibly favored in the imperial harem.

Consort Xi was unwilling, but she was still able to get some meat soup to drink.

Consort Rong stayed by the child's side every day, and Emperor Kangxi occasionally accompanied her for meals.

Consort Tongjia was the emperor's own cousin, so naturally they were quite close.

Consort Hui was quite clever. Occasionally, when she played chess with Emperor Kangxi, she managed to remind the emperor of Cheng Ti outside the palace with just a few words.

So, Cheng Ti returned to the palace.

The twins treated him like a child, and he had also heard that his twin brother and sister had grown up outside the palace, just like him, so he felt quite close to them.

But at the banquet, seeing that Bao Cheng, who was younger than him, received the emperor's favor, Cheng Ti, who was still young, couldn't keep his composure.

Of course, Consort Hui was heartbroken.

The twins teased him, which prevented the little guy from crying on the spot.

Around the time of the Golden Festival, the Queen announced her pregnancy.

The Empress Dowager was very pleased!

It was clear to the naked eye that a storm was brewing!

After recovering from her illness, Shirley met with everyone and took a long time to look at the new faces present with great interest.

Consort Yi smiled and bowed to Xue Li.

"I've long heard that Consort Xian is as beautiful as a fairy and blessed with great fortune. Today, when she called out to me, I almost had my eyes glazed over!"

I must say, it's a shame that Consort Yi doesn't use her mouth to earn money.

"My younger sister is no less impressive; you are undoubtedly the number one beauty in the harem!"

Sherry spoke from the heart.

If Consort De rose to power by giving birth to a son, then Consort Yi was truly favored.

"This, I dare not! I am but a plain girl, and cannot compare to the Empress's magnificent grace, the Noble Consort Tong's dignified elegance, or the ethereal beauty of the Virtuous Consort."

Consort Yi bowed carefully.

Sherry raised an eyebrow and then suddenly laughed.

"Consort Yi has such good taste, just like the Emperor!"

“Uh…” Consort Yi paused, her expression showing a hint of awkwardness.

At the same time, Consort Tong entered.

"What Consort Xian said is right, Consort Yi is indeed outstanding!"

Everyone stood up and bowed again.

Consort Tong, however, looked at Xue Li with great interest.

Sherry's posture was languid and graceful, and her smile was captivating.

When Consort Tong saw the look in Xue Li's eyes, she blushed and looked away, muttering under her breath, "vixen."

Of course, Sherry heard it. Ever since Consort Tong was promoted, she knew this day would come.

Xue Li gazed at Consort Tong with tender affection, while the nanny behind Consort Tong looked completely at a loss.

"Sister Tong has become even more beautiful and charming since I last saw her a few days ago!"