There aren't many people in this selection process who have any vested interests with the concubines in the imperial harem.
Because once a concubine has secured her position in the harem, her family will no longer send new concubines into the palace.
First, it's a waste of resources. Noble ladies of this era weren't mass-produced; once they were gone, they could be reproduced. They were essentially one less to use, so naturally, they had to be used wisely and no one was willing to waste one easily.
Secondly, the entry of new members into the palace can easily lead to conflicts of interest with the existing elders, including affecting the unity of the family, resulting in the family's interests not only failing to increase but actually weakening.
Considering all these factors, some families naturally do not want to go through the trouble twice.
Of course, some people can consider all aspects, while others are never satisfied with their own desires.
Consort Hui's maternal family, the Yehenara clan, sent a direct descendant to the palace this time.
The reason is that Consort Hui came from an ordinary background. She only managed to get in touch with the direct line of the Yehenara clan by giving birth to Yinti. However, Yinti later got into trouble. Although he is still alive, he is obviously not competitive compared to the other princes. The Yehenara clan has produced an ambitious man named Mingzhu who is full of ideas and thoughts. Of course, he wants to try his luck again.
However, Yehenara's decision was not good for Consort Hui and Yinti. Whether Consort Hui lost the support of her family or Yinti lost the capital to compete with others, it would affect their future life.
Therefore, when Consort Hui learned that her family wanted to get rid of her and her son and start their own business, she also took action.
Chuxiu Palace
Consort Hui sat in a chair with a piece of paper filled with writing beside her.
"What do you mean? Is she willing to cooperate?"
She tapped the table; although Consort Hui spoke calmly, the anxiety hidden in her eyes was still noticeable.
The maid Chengxin nodded. "After years of hardship in the Xin Zhe Ku, even the greatest ambition would be worn away."
Your Majesty, this woman's beauty is so striking that no one in the entire harem can rival her.
Are we really going to push her out here?
It's somewhat like letting a tiger return to the mountain; Orange Heart thinks that person is not simple.
Although the reputation of the Xin Zhe Ku was not good, it was still a royal subordinate institution. With the daily care from them and the Jue Chan clan, this person did not suffer at all and looked more delicate and refined than the average concubine.
Consort Hui frowned upon hearing this. She had naturally seen Juechan's beauty before, otherwise she wouldn't have cooperated with her so early.
Originally, this person was her backup plan, a pawn to win over the emperor and her son.
"Pushing is not a good idea. How can we break through the encirclement of so many concubines and achieve our own goals?"
Since Consort Hui dared to do it, she wasn't afraid of being attacked. If that day ever comes, she could only say that she was less skilled than others.
"This harem has no shortage of beauties. If she's just pretty but brainless, then she deserves to be used by us to the end."
After speaking, Consort Hui waved her hand and gave further instructions on how Chengxin should explain her plan to Lady Juechan.
The guards around Kangxi were still quite strong, so all she could arrange was a 'chance encounter'.
But how this chance encounter is performed and how it is acted out all require the cooperation of Juechan.
"Tell her not to try anything clever on this, or she'll arouse the Emperor's suspicion, and I won't be able to save her."
People naturally trust themselves and are wary of others; it's an instinctive reaction. If Consort Hui wanted to push Juechan to the Emperor's bed, she had to succeed in one fell swoop and send her to the Qianqing Palace before anyone else realized it, so as to maximize Juechan's beauty.
"Don't worry, Miss Orange Heart, I will keep Consort Hui's words in mind."
A clear, melodious female voice drifted from a path not far from Xinzheku.
The woman's voice was beautiful, and she was even more beautiful; she was the kind of woman who would captivate you at first glance.
Every time Chengxin interacts with Juechan, she is struck by how vast the differences between people truly are.
The appearance of a beautiful woman will inevitably attract the attention of some men.
"It's good that you remember, Miss. Our Lady does not wish to not help you achieve your wish as soon as possible."
However, the imperial harem is currently in the process of selecting consorts, and the emperor's mind is focused on this.
There are priorities, so please understand, young lady. Once this period has passed, you only need to proceed according to plan, and everything will go as desired.
Chengxin doesn't think that Kangxi would have no other thoughts when he saw Juechan.
Although she somewhat disagreed with her master's decision to promote Juechan, she shared the same thought as her master: Juechan would definitely be favored.
Avoiding the current talent show and waiting until the harem returns to peace will be the perfect time for them, mistress and servant, to make their move.
Juechan bowed respectfully, saying, "I will never forget the great kindness and virtue of Consort Hui."
"I only hope that the young lady will remember the Empress's kindness in the future, so that the Empress's efforts will not have been in vain."
After saying that, Chengxin took her leave.
Juechan watched the other person walk away, then turned around and returned to the Xinzheku.
...
In mid-to-late February, the list of candidates who passed the palace selection was finalized, and the previously vacant sleeping quarters began to be renovated.
Meanwhile, the eighth prince, who even cancelled his full-moon celebration, eventually died.
Uya Chenglin, the birth mother, cried her heart out and even fainted several times along the way. Unfortunately, the emperor never went to see her, which provided a spectacle for many people in the harem.
"Everyone mocks Consort Wuya, but she still rose from a concubine to a high-ranking concubine. Meanwhile, the others who gave birth to imperial heirs are still stuck in the same place."
What's so funny? Do you think Wuya Chenglin is a clown? Little do you know, the real clown is someone else entirely.
In the main hall of Qixiang Palace, Xiuning, who was rarely relaxed, sat on the couch, fanning herself with a round fan, and appeared relaxed and at ease.
"In my opinion, some people are just jealous because they can't have it themselves."
"Wuya, who rose from a palace maid to the rank of Consort, is still somewhat weak, having only two sons of princes."
If it were any other concubine from a normal background, even if she wasn't promoted to the rank of Consort and became the head of a palace, she would at least have been granted the rank of Noble Lady.
"The fact that she was able to rise to the rank of Consort is because the Emperor values her; otherwise, given her behavior, she should have faded into obscurity long ago."
She only lost a child who was destined to die, yet she was able to clear herself of all guilt. It has to be said that Wuya Chenglin still has the halo of a female protagonist to some extent.
Who did Dai Jia's deeds? Who would be affected by a bondservant banner? Why can't Wanliuhashi, who has been confined to the palace by Consort Jia, rise to prominence...? Uya Chenglin was involved in all of these things.
And this person, after causing such a mess, was still able to remain a stable official in Wuya. Everyone who saw this could only admire him.
Chunyu knew less than Xiuning, so she couldn't understand the meaning behind Xiuning's words.
Without taking a word to it, Chunyu brought out various kinds of pastries and carefully served Xiuning the food.
"Among the candidates entering the palace this time, the Yehenara clan's daughters and the late empress's cousins have all been granted the rank of concubine. It seems that the harem will be lively for a while."
Xiu Ning picked up a piece of pastry, put it in her mouth, muttered something under her breath, and swallowed the pastry.
Xiu Ning's words were correct, but they deviated from the truth. This time, the excitement was not just about the addition of two new concubines in the harem, but also about the Emperor's unusually infrequent visits to the harem for overnight stays.
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