Sydney learned a lesson from this: not competing is also a form of competition!

Shirley happily followed behind Consort Tong's sedan chair to pay her respects to the Empress, with only one feeling in her heart.

That means climbing higher! Trying to get a sedan chair to ride in.

This freezing weather is perfect for hibernation!

Sherry was a little sleepy and couldn't help but yawn quietly.

Consort Tong looked at her and was quite puzzled.

Compared to the thoughtful Bai Jia, she felt a little more at ease with the taciturn Xue Li, but not by much.

Upon arriving at Kunning Palace, all the concubines in the harem turned their gazes toward her standing behind Consort Tong.

Sherry is all too familiar with this scene!

It might not be the focus of tens of thousands of people, but it's definitely the center of attention.

"This is our new younger sister, the concubine of the Emperor, Uya Shi, whom he has just conferred the title of Concubine!"

Consort Tong took a sip of milk tea and introduced it.

Sherry bowed to everyone one by one.

Consort Hui (Ulanara clan), Consort Rong (Majia clan), Consort An (Li clan), Consort Jing (Wangjia clan), Consort Duan (Dong clan), and Consort Xi (Hesheli clan).

There was also the newly favored Consort Yi, of the Guo Luo Luo clan.

There were also concubines from the Nara, Zhang, and Zhaojia clans...

There are a few others I don't recognize.

Consort Yi stared at Xue Li, her phoenix eyes filled with a calculating smile.

"I heard that it was quite lively in Sister Tong's palace last night!"

Consort Tong smiled faintly and remained silent.

The concubines' eyes held unreadable expressions.

Sherry: Well, you're just waiting here?!

"Sister Yipin, you are sharp-eared and sharp-eyed." Xue Li looked up at Guo Luoluo Shi, "What happened in Consort Tong's palace? How come you, my sister, who lives in the same palace, didn't know?"

Consort Yi's expression changed upon hearing this.

She paused, then smiled apologetically at Consort Tong, "Please forgive me, sister. I only heard it secondhand!"

Consort Tong's complexion was also not very good!

She doesn't mind praising someone, but she does mind disgusting her in her own bedchamber.

Similarly, she doesn't mind people planting nails, but your blatant act is a bit despicable.

Consort Tong was equally unhappy with everyone at this moment, including the Empress.

Originally, the plan was to completely crush Bai Jiashi, but there was no intention to let Xue Li get away with it.

However, Consort Yi was a bit arrogant, daring to publicly humiliate her.

"Oh! What have you heard, sister?" Consort Tong asked indifferently, while the other concubines hesitated and looked at each other.

Consort Yi's expression grew increasingly awkward!

"Who told you that, sister?" Sherry asked smugly, her expression utterly utterly brainless.

Consort Yi was always perceptive of the Emperor's intentions and was eloquent.

Looking at Consort Tong with her calm and indifferent eyes, he felt extremely angry.

Not daring to hold a grudge against Consort Tong, he directly hated Xue Li.

"My sister knows perfectly well what she did!" Consort Yi said firmly.

"I don't know, why don't you tell me in detail, sister?" Shirley pretended to be pitiful again, her voice very affected.

The faces of the concubines were not very good!

But I was too proud to talk to her.

Consort Yi was annoyed when she saw Xue Li's expression!

She's not a man, and she doesn't like women who pretend to be weak.

"You..." Consort Yi was about to say something when she caught a glimpse of Consort Tong's indifferent gaze, and her rationality returned instantly.

The air suddenly became still!

The conversation didn't end until the Empress, supported by a palace maid, came out, looked at Xue Li, and gave her a few more instructions.

Shirley followed Consort Tong back to the palace, where various palaces sent gifts and congratulatory presents.

Emperor Kangxi probably regretted taking his anger out on his cousin at this moment.

After all, the bond between them was extraordinary.

Emperor Kangxi directly arranged for Bai Jia to be sent far away.

They also found some rare treasures to give to Consort Tong.

The Emperor and Empress have reconciled!

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner.

Due to her position, she was not allowed to attend certain events.

Sydney was happy to be free.

In the dead of winter, and because of my pregnancy, I'm even more inclined to sleep.

Seeing that she was well-behaved, Consort Tong rewarded her handsomely.

Of course, we still need to give them a good talking-to!

Because of her short lifespan, Shirley intentionally used her spirit to conceal her true pulse.

The imperial physician who examined her pulse couldn't tell she was pregnant for a while.

After all, Bai Jiashi was not willing to simply disappear.

Sherry would occasionally torment the little figure when she was bored. The little figure didn't have any special abilities, but it could observe the movements of other little figures.

That day, Lady Bai knelt there and, seeing the conflict between Consort Tong and Emperor Kangxi, took her initial benefit: pregnancy.

Sherry got excited when she heard this and wanted to take advantage of the villain.

The little boy cried pitifully, saying he hadn't.

Those were the initial perks given to ten contestants who entered the live stream. Some used them for beauty, some for martial arts techniques, and most used them to have children.

After all, this is a feudal dynasty!

The success rate of their predecessors also serves as a reminder of what to do.

Shirley had no choice but to wait for Bai Jia to come forward on her own.

Now that she has a child, will Consort Tong still want her?

Not necessarily. After all, historically, she raised the fourth and eighth sons.

Sherry lazily spent the winter in the back hall.

A few beautiful women suddenly appeared in the harem.

Some met Emperor Kangxi by chance in the Imperial Garden, some were bribed to gain access to the Emperor, some got in through connections with the Empress Dowager, and of course, some even climbed into his bed.

In short, they are all kinds of things!

Sherry was quickly forgotten.

Consort Yi was getting impatient, after all, she had been favored by the emperor for so long but had not yet conceived.

The prime of life for women in the imperial harem is so short!

Even if it's just through the child, I can see the Emperor more often in the future.

Just like Consort Hui and Consort Rong.

One sewed children's clothes every day, which made Kangxi feel sorry for her; the other watched over the children every day, which made Kangxi feel heartache.

Consort Yi was getting restless, and her family was also anxious!

Sherry knew that Little Guo Luoluo was coming.

In order to escape her terrible environment as soon as possible, Bai Jiashi revealed that she was pregnant.

She could neither plead with the Empress Dowager nor see Emperor Kangxi.

The other concubines were all young and beautiful; who would want to find a rival for them?

After agonizing for several days, my goal remains Consort Tong.

He then headed straight for Chengqian Palace!

When the imperial physician arrived, he confirmed that she was indeed pregnant, but only a little over a month along.

Consort Tong was both happy and conflicted.

No one cared about her feelings!

When Emperor Kangxi learned that Lady Bai was pregnant, he was still somewhat puzzled. It wasn't until Liang Jiugong reminded him that he recalled the misunderstanding from a few months ago.

He calmly arranged for people to serve him. After all, wasn't it normal for palace maids to admire him?

Thus, in the first month of the lunar calendar, everyone in the harem learned that Emperor Kangxi had acquired another concubine, Bai Jia.

She's pregnant!

Congdian remembered what had happened at Chengqian Palace a few months ago.

Even so, Consort Yi still disliked Xue Li.

What she hates most are those seemingly gentle but actually scheming women.

At this moment, the imperial harem is in full bloom.

What about the Tangni clan, the Sunjin clan, the Quanjia clan, the Nele clan, the Wang clan...?

Sherry watches the drama unfold every day, but with each name more unfamiliar than the last, she's too lazy to get involved.

They can fight each other on their own!

She'll be fine once she gets better during her pregnancy.

Interestingly, Consort Tong arranged for Bai Jia to be placed in the west side hall of the rear palace.