Because of her confinement period, Mu Sili did not attend the quadruplets' full-month banquet, but Kangxi would not forget her just because of that.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that Concubine Rong, Ma Jia, is of a kind and gentle character... and for her meritorious service in bearing a child, she is hereby promoted to Consort, retaining her title."

The imperial edict was announced in the main hall of Zhongcui Palace, and Mu Sili became Rong Fei without even moving.

And because she had a title, her status was half a level higher than that of Concubine Nianhulu in Yongshou Palace.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Hongying was extremely happy. Now she was also a senior maid beside the imperial concubine. As expected, as the empress gained favor, her status also rose accordingly.

Another month later, Mu Sili was discharged from confinement, and right after that she attended the ceremony of conferring the title of concubine. After the complicated ceremony, Kangxi came.

"How is it? Are you satisfied?"

"It's just so-so. Why did the Emperor come here so early?"

"The Queen wants to see you. I'm worried, so I came here to accompany you."

"The Empress Dowager wants to see me? I heard that the Empress Dowager has not been feeling well recently. Would it be inappropriate for her to see me?

She doesn't like me, and I'm really worried that she'll become even more agitated after seeing me."

Kangxi became angry when he thought about how Xiaozhuang had been asking him to take the quadruplets to the Cining Palace since they were born. He had even said that the children should be raised by Rongfei herself, but Xiaozhuang disagreed.

If she could get up, they would have come to snatch it away.

Now that she wanted to see Concubine Rong so much, she probably wanted Concubine Rong to take the initiative to propose sending the quadruplets to be raised in the Cining Palace. It was a pity that if she didn't agree, no one could make the decision for the quadruplets.

"It's okay. Even though the Queen is bedridden now, she's in good spirits. Just go over there and sit down and don't say anything. I'm here and I won't let you suffer any injustice."

"good."

Kangxi felt a little distressed by Mu Sili's humble and submissive appearance. As his favorite concubine, it would be better for her to be more outgoing.

Cining Palace.

"Su Ma, isn't Concubine Rong here yet?"

Xiaozhuang was very unhappy. She had sent people to Zhongcui Palace for such a long time. Rong Fei should have crawled here even if she had to. Why hadn't she arrived yet?

Could it be that because you see that I can't get up now, you dare to neglect me?

"Princess, I just sent someone to ask, and they said that the emperor went to Zhongcui Palace to visit the four young masters, and just left for Cining Palace.

Don't worry, I think Concubine Rong will not dare to neglect you. I will go out and check again, it should be here soon."

"Go ahead."

She felt angry when she thought about her weak legs and feet and had to lie in bed. She always felt that it was Mu Sili who did it, but after investigating for several months, she could not find any evidence.

Even if Xuanye said that she didn't do it and she had no motive, she could send someone else to do it. But there was no evidence to prove that her sudden stroke was related to Concubine Rong.

Now I am 67 years old and I don’t have many years left to live. If I don’t arrange support for Korchin now, Xuanye will definitely take action against Korchin after I die.

Xuanye himself disliked Khorchin, so he ignored the concubines from Khorchin and even pretended that such people did not exist.

She also knew that it was wrong for her to be so loyal to Khorchin, but she was from Khorchin and had to be loyal to Khorchin, so she could only let her grandson Xuanye down.

After all, only a fool would think it is not worthwhile to give Korchin some benefits and gain the support of the entire Korchin.

"This servant pays respects to His Majesty and His Majesty Rong Fei."

"Aunt Suma, please get up. Is Huang Mamu feeling better?"

Su Malagu smiled bitterly. What was good about it? Since Empress Xiaozhuang had been bedridden for a long time, her life had been very difficult.

"Gege is still the same as always, but she is in better spirits today, so she is clamoring to see the Empress Rong. Your Majesty, Gege is old and her words may not be pleasant to the ears. Please bear with her."

"Aunt Suma, you're joking. I'm just a junior, how dare I argue with the Grand Empress Dowager?"

"Come on, let's go in."

"yes."

Empress Xiaozhuang had already heard the noise and was trying to calm herself down.

"Royal Mam."

"I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager."

"Royal Mamu looks in good spirits today. Is she feeling better?"

"It's still the same, Xuanye, please go out first. I have something to say to Concubine Rong."

Kangxi frowned. There was no need to guess. She definitely wanted Rong Fei to take the initiative to propose sending the child to the Cining Palace for upbringing.

"Your Majesty, please leave first. The Empress Dowager must have something to discuss with me, and it is not appropriate for you to be here."

Hearing Mu Sili say this, Kangxi didn't want to stay any longer. He said, "I'll wait for you outside," and then left.

When Kangxi left, Xiaozhuang's smiling face instantly collapsed.

"Why, I can't even ask you to come to the Cining Palace, and you actually asked Xuanye to come with you. Do you think I can eat you?"

After asking 9527 whether there were outsiders in Empress Xiaozhuang's bedroom, Mu Sili stopped pretending.

"You are joking. It is not me who is looking for the emperor today. It is the emperor who is worried about me and took the initiative to find me and come with me."

"What did you say?"

Xiaozhuang was extremely surprised. She didn't expect that Kangxi regarded Mu Sili so important. It seemed that Rong Fei had to be eliminated.

"I know why you came to me. You just want me to take the initiative to send Xiaoliu and the other two brothers to the Cining Palace for you to raise them.

But I, your biological mother, am still alive, and I am not one of those low-ranking concubines who cannot raise my own children. So why should I send the child to the Cining Palace for you to raise?

Empress Dowager, I'm afraid you have forgotten what happened when I gave birth two months ago. I still remember everything you asked the midwife to do.

Oh, I forgot to ask, Grand Empress Dowager, are you feeling okay lying in bed unable to get up?"

Xiaozhuang originally only suspected that her stroke was related to Mu Sili, but she didn't expect her to admit it directly, which made her very angry.

"Rong Fei, you bitch, I'm going to kill you!"

Xiaozhuang's sudden angry voice scared Kangxi and Su Malagu who were waiting outside. Because Mu Sili spoke in a low voice, they could not hear what was said inside.

Now, hearing Xiaozhuang's furious voice, he quickly pushed the door open and saw her standing in front of Mu Sili with her hands raised high, ready to hit her.

"stop!"

However, the slap had already come. With a crisp sound, Mu Sili's face quickly became red and swollen, and her tears fell uncontrollably.

"Huang Mamu, what are you doing? Why are you hitting Rong Fei?"

Kangxi was heartbroken and angry. If the other person was not his grandmother, he would definitely take her life.

"Does it hurt?"

"I'm not hurt, Your Majesty. Let's go back. I miss my children."

Seeing her submissive look, Kangxi became angry. When had she ever suffered such injustice?