She couldn't take the risk until Yinzhen's imperial edict was stamped in her name. If Kangxi became jealous of her, she would have no chance in this life.

"Your Majesty, let me tell you the truth. Since the Emperor wants to make Consort Cheng his empress, then let him do it.

If the Emperor truly intended you to be the Empress, he wouldn't have waited so many years before bringing up the matter again."

The Imperial Noble Consort knew this was the truth, but she felt reluctant to accept this fact.

It was clearly agreed that she would become the queen before she entered the palace, but in the end, he broke his promise.

"I understand. Madam, please go out. I want to be alone."

"yes."

Ran Ma just went out and came back in because Kangxi arrived with Mu Sili.

"Your Majesty, please get up quickly. The Emperor and Concubine Cheng are here. It seems they are here to see you. Concubine Cheng even asked if you were feeling better."

The Imperial Noble Consort quickly stood up. Kangxi came to see her, but she was still thinking clearly. Why did Mu Sili follow her? And even asked about her health?

Could it be that he wanted to come and see if she was in good health and whether she was devastated by the news that she was going to be crowned queen?

What a joke! She is a daughter of the Tong family and has a noble birth. How could she let others laugh at her?

"Mammy, help me get up. Even if I'm sick, I'm not someone that others can bully or mock."

"yes."

By the time the Imperial Noble Consort left, Kangxi had become impatient. If it weren't for Mu Sili's constant persuasion, he would have left.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

"Get up."

"Your Highness greets the Imperial Concubine."

"Sister, please stand up."

"I heard that the Empress's health has not been very good. The Emperor happened to be in Jingyang Palace, so he asked me to come with him to see the Empress. I wonder if the Empress is feeling better now?"

The Imperial Noble Consort clenched her fists slightly. She understood that it was not Kangxi who brought Mu Sili here, but Kangxi came to see her after listening to Mu Sili's words.

When she thought that Kangxi came to see her only because Mu Sili asked him to, she felt very upset.

"I'm fine. It's just those palace servants who spread rumors. I'm sorry to have caused His Majesty and my sister to worry."

"I'm glad your Majesty is okay."

"I heard that you are planning to find a wife for Xiao Si. But which noble lady do you have in mind? Xiao Si is still young, so I need to look around more.

After all, it will take several years before the wedding, so you have to choose carefully to pick the most suitable one. If you don’t have a suitable candidate, I will pick one and send it to you.

Once the candidate is confirmed, I will send someone to teach her the rules. Since she is going to enter the palace and become the prince's wife, she must learn all the necessary rules."

The Imperial Noble Consort really didn't expect Kangxi to say such a thing. Since he was willing to work hard for Xiao Si, she naturally would not refuse.

"I haven't decided on a candidate yet. There are not many noble ladies of my age in the capital, and I don't know who to choose."

The Imperial Noble Consort was somewhat helpless, but she had her eyes on a family, the legitimate daughter of the Ulanara clan.

But Xiao Si is not her biological son after all, but an adopted son, and she is a little worried that the other party will look down on Xiao Si.

After all, Fei Yanggu was Kangxi's study partner and the person who grew up with Kangxi. If he disagreed, there was nothing he could do.

Now that Kangxi has spoken, how could he possibly refuse? As long as Fei Yanggu's daughter could marry Xiao Si, Xiao Si would have the support of the Ulanara clan.

No matter what decision Xiao Si makes in the future, considering the relationship between the in-laws, the Ulanara family will definitely support Xiao Si wholeheartedly.

"No suitable candidate? That's a problem, but don't worry, being two or three years younger doesn't matter. As long as the person is suitable, we can settle the marriage first.

Even if they are allowed to get married first after the engagement, it is fine. Just look at the Crown Prince and you will know. I just granted him the marriage, but Guaerjia has already entered into mourning.

This marriage can only take place after she finishes her mourning period, but I have long had my eyes on her as a daughter-in-law, so it doesn’t matter if we wait.”

That was indeed the case. When the candidate for the Fourth Concubine was decided, she would definitely let them get married first, and would never let the same situation as the Crown Prince happen.

"I will do as you say. I have no objection."

"Then you should just take good care of yourself. If you feel unwell, feel free to ask the imperial physician to come and see you. Xiao Si is still young and cannot leave you."

"I understand."

Only after Kangxi took Mu Sili away did the Imperial Noble Consort sneer.

"You say it as if you care about me, but who doesn't know that I fell out of favor five years ago? This name alone can fool people."

"Your Highness, don't be discouraged. As long as you remain on the throne of Imperial Noble Consort, you will be the highest-ranking person in the harem, and no one will dare disrespect you."

"Madam, there's no need to comfort me. I will soon no longer be the highest-ranking person in the harem. I've received news from the Crown Prince. You should go and report it.

My body can't support me for two more years. I originally wanted to fight with Concubine Cheng. After all, my goal has always been to become the queen.

Even if I really became the Queen, what would it matter? It would just sound good to others, and besides, the Emperor would never let me take that position."

The nanny looked at her with some heartache. She knew that what the imperial concubine said was right, but how could she know if it was true without trying?

Forget it, since she refused, I should arrange for someone to go to Yuqing Palace to report the news to the prince.

"Your Majesty, please rest first. I will send someone to Yuqing Palace right away."

"Go ahead."

In Yuqing Palace, when the Crown Prince learned that the Imperial Noble Consort refused to cooperate with him, he almost attacked the person who brought the message.

"Get out of here! No wonder she can't be the queen. She's so cowardly! If the Emperor lets her become the queen, it would be an insult to me."

Since she is not sensible, it is not my fault. Come, drug the imperial concubine. I don't want to see her alive.

I just don’t believe that if the Imperial Noble Consort died at this time, the Emperor would still be able to make Mu Sili the Queen.

As long as he can stop her from becoming the queen, he still has a chance. At worst, he can just force her to abdicate.

He's already fourteen years old, so ascending the throne won't be a problem at all. Plus, with the support of the Hesheli and Guaerjia clans, he'll definitely be able to hold onto the position."

"yes."

After the prince made the decision, he waited for news in Yuqing Palace, but after waiting for at least a month, there was still no news from Chengqian Palace that the Imperial Noble Consort was seriously ill.

"Didn't I tell you to drug the Imperial Concubine? It's been so long, why is there still no good news? Could it be that you don't take my orders seriously?"

"Your Highness, please calm down. How dare I disregard your order? The medicine was given long ago. Perhaps the Imperial Concubine is already weak, so the medicine didn't work properly, which is why there's no movement."