Seeing that her master was becoming increasingly unaware of these things, Yunling felt her heart breaking again and again.
Sigh, putting aside what others are going through, how will we manage in the future? Ever since our little princess died young last year, our master's emotions have been fluctuating, and her health, which was damaged during childbirth, has also deteriorated.
Now, no matter which concubine in the harem she mentions, the master's first reaction is full of hostility, and this is even more pronounced towards Wanliuha, who is in the same palace.
If it weren't for the fact that the master currently needs to rest in bed and recuperate, and that the master himself doesn't want to see Wanliuha, Wanliuha would be there to serve and care for the master from early morning until late at night. After all, a palace mistress has the right to manage the concubines in the same palace.
Sometimes Yunling would wonder if her mistress had been possessed by some evil spirit after giving birth, as her personality had changed so drastically, as if she were not the same person as before.
Ultimately, it was because the little princess couldn't be saved, which affected the master's mindset.
...
"Your Majesty, news has come from the summer palace that Consort De is still not giving up and is trying to win over the palace servants, and there are some unusual activities going on."
In the main hall of Jingren Palace, the maid Qianli held a letter sent from outside the palace and respectfully handed it to Tong Jia Rongyue.
"Unusual activity?"
Tong Jiarongyue took the envelope, opened it, and couldn't help but sneer as she read it, "She certainly has ambition."
How much time has passed? Since His Majesty returned from the summer palace in the twenty-second year, he has not been able to go there again.
Consort De herself lived there for over four years, so why can't she let it go?
Qianli smiled in agreement, "It's just a cornered beast fighting back. The Fifth Prince has visited the summer palace many times to pay respects on behalf of others, but he only stayed for a few days before returning in a hurry. It's clear that the Emperor doesn't really want Consort De to come back."
Since even the Emperor doesn't intend to, how could Consort De possibly return? She's not some Mary Sue protagonist with a halo.
In Xiu Ning's world, there is no such thing as an absolute female lead. The last Shumulu clan member who had such thoughts was completely ruined during the reign of the late emperor, and the entire Shumulu clan suffered misfortune along with him.
Even now, no concubine with the surname Shumulu has appeared in the imperial harem.
"His Majesty knows very well that the man is a restless person."
Tong Jia Rongyue was satisfied with Kangxi's actions. Although she was initially angry that Consort De had harmed her precious only son and even caused Yu'er incurable sequelae, she gradually regained her composure after seeing Kangxi's various actions and then shifted the blame to Yinzhen in the palace.
Unfortunately, Consort De was still too far away, and Tong Jia Rongyue couldn't possibly keep focusing her efforts on targeting her.
However, since Consort De's biological son, Yinzhen, was still living in the palace, it would be easy for Tongjia Rongyue, a palace concubine who had been in power for a long time, to deal with a prince without any foundation.
For example, right now, Yinzhen is not outstanding among the princes. This is partly due to Yinzhen's own desire to hide his talents, but it is also due to the influence of Tong Jia Rongyue.
It can be said that the tacit cooperation between the two sides led to today's results.
"His Majesty is a wise ruler and will not be deceived by him."
Qianli chimed in with a comment, not forgetting to flatter Tong Jiarongyue to make her feel good.
Such rhetoric is a required course for every servant. If you want to serve your master well, you can't just rely on actions; you need to be eloquent to secure your position.
Tong Jia Rongyue, who was initially annoyed by palace affairs, immediately became happy.
She waved to Qianli, "Move all these accounts downstairs, and send them back to the Imperial Household Department first thing tomorrow morning."
Upon hearing this, Qianli responded with a "yes," and then tentatively asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what about the arrangements for the Princess's and Prince's quarters that the Imperial Household Department mentioned before?"
Tong Jia Rongyue glanced at Qianli indifferently, "Do as the Imperial Household Department says, just say that I agree."
Although dealing with a powerless prince alone would be somewhat beneath her status as a Noble Consort, the child's birth mother was Consort De, and just thinking about Yu'er's current state made Tong Jia Rongyue unable to suppress her hatred.
Hmph, who can you blame but yourself for being unlucky?
Qianli's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't dare to plead for Yinzhen. She just casually echoed a few words of nonsense, then turned and left with the accounts in her arms.
It's just that Tong Jia Rongyue doesn't have the ability to connect with the original storyline right now, otherwise she would definitely know that the Yinzhen whom she is now subtly treating differently was like a mother to her in the original storyline, with a touching bond between them and mutual support.
Even after Yinzhen ascended the throne, he went on a rampage, bestowing various titles upon Tongjia Rongyue, which contrasted sharply with her biological mother, Wuya Chenglin, causing Wuya Chenglin to be ridiculed by the other women in the harem in private.
Unfortunately, all of this disappeared after Tong Jia Rongyue successfully gave birth to her own son, and Consort An jumped in to interfere.
With Consort De around, Yinzhen could never have any positive connection with Tong Jia Rongyue in this lifetime.
...
"Your Highness, the servants from the Imperial Household Department have delivered this month's allowance. Would you like to take a look?"
Su Peisheng knocked on Yinzhen's door and quietly told his master what had just happened.
Inside the room, Yinzhen was sitting behind his desk practicing calligraphy.
After several years of study, his handwriting, which was not very good, has been transformed into something quite elegant.
But that wasn't enough. Yinzhen thought about how his father had once criticized him, and he felt even more determined to prove himself.
His hand tightened slightly, and Yinzhen looked up, gesturing in a deep voice for Su Peisheng to come in.
Su Peisheng bowed deeply, a fawning smile on his face.
Yinzhen frowned. "Send the things to the storeroom. What do you mean, 'I'm not in charge of managing the princes' quarters'?"
Su Peisheng looked troubled. "Brother, this is what Granny Wu said. You need to confirm it first."
When Wu Mama was mentioned, Yinzhen's expression became serious. She was his wet nurse and also a trusted confidante arranged for him by his mother.
"Have someone bring it in."
He wanted to see what was going on here.
Su Peisheng bowed his head and replied, "Yes," then waved his hand, and the eunuchs waiting at the door carried in a tray.
The room wasn't small to begin with, but unfortunately, too many people came in, making it feel crowded all at once.
Yinzhen's expression was somewhat unfriendly, clearly indicating that he disliked it very much.
Seeing this, Su Peisheng quickly instructed the people who had entered to line up according to their positions, and he himself stepped forward to introduce the contents of the tray to Yinzhen, "Your Highness, this was sent by the Imperial Household Department..."
The monthly allowance from the Imperial Household Department not only included money, but also some daily necessities such as food and clothing. These were delivered by messengers at the beginning of the month. If there were any omissions or additional items, it was entirely up to the individual to make up for them.
As he looked at each item one by one, Yinzhen's brows furrowed even more.
"What's going on? Compared to last time, there's clearly much less. Could it be that the Imperial Household Department didn't send them all each time?" Yinzhen asked, puzzled.
"Your Highness, the Imperial Household Department has already delivered the entire monthly allowance; this is the total allowance for this month."
Su Peisheng spoke cautiously, but what he said weighed heavily on Yinzhen's ears.
Yinzhen: ...?!
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