No longer dwelling on it, Xiu Ning and Consort Rong exchanged a smile and tacitly changed the subject.
Since there was no need to say anything more, both sides had already reached a consensus that the Crown Prince's lineage would not have much impact on their overall situation.
As she asked Chunyu to see Consort Rong off, Xiuning called out to the system in her mind and exclaimed, "I never imagined that people from powerful families could be so ruthless."
The chosen Crown Princess was a direct descendant, but the Guarjia clan gave up on her so easily. If Xiuning hadn't had such clear self-awareness, she would have thought that her lineage was truly destined for greatness.
The system's mechanical voice sounded at the right time, "The fact that aristocratic families have survived to this day must mean they have something extraordinary about them."
The internal strife within the Hesheli clan left the crown prince weak and vulnerable, making his abandonment inevitable.
"Host, your lineage now enjoys the support of the people. Aren't you happy?"
Xiuning was taken aback by the system's question, and finally shook her head and chuckled, "What's there to be happy about?"
Are they happy to be valued by the Guarjia clan, or happy to have the support of the Xitala and Fuca clans?
"It was all about interests. Whether before or after entering the palace, I showed them enough benefits."
If they don't want to miss this opportunity, then they'll have to bring something real and gamble with me.
Xiuning wasn't happy at all, because this was what she deserved.
Are the others not willing to go this far? It's just that they lack the ability to get to this point.
A smile appeared on her lips as Xiu Ning stood up, her gaze calmly sweeping across the entire hall.
"System, you can analyze some things based on data, but people are complex. Analysis is just a reference; you also have to take human nature into account."
Some people are fanatically driven by profit, willing to sell anything for a large enough return; others place excessive importance on emotions, easily losing their rationality and acting on impulse. These are all factors that need to be considered when making plans.
The system wasn't interested in Xiuning's grand principles, especially since Xiuning had repeated them so many times over the years that it was practically tired of hearing them.
"Can't digital life have other emotions?" the system muttered to itself, deciding to simply hide inside Xiu Ning's head and continue playing dead.
Seeing that the system stopped speaking, Xiuning knew that she had angered it.
There was no other way. After years in the harem, the only person Xiuning could talk to without restraint or apprehension was the system.
Naturally, Xiu Ning, who has a talkative streak, loves to chat with the system whenever she has a spare moment.
However, the system, despite being bothered by her for years, still managed to ignore her.
Xiuning sighed.
"master?"
Chunyu, who had just entered the room, heard the sigh and assumed that something was bothering her again. She looked at Xiuning with concern in her eyes.
Xiuning shook her head. "It's nothing, I'm just a little lost now that the job is done."
Having successfully seized control of the palace, Xiu Ning has achieved her goal. So, what should she do next?
Still puzzled, Xiuning smoothed her temples and began walking around the main hall.
Seeing this, Chunyu remained silent and followed Xiuning three steps away, ready to be called for help.
"When you have time, go and urge the Imperial Household Department. Ning Chuge's dowry cannot be lost."
I anticipate that someone will try to sabotage this, so you must have someone keep a close eye on them.
With a clap of her hands, Xiu Ning turned her gaze to Ning Chu Ge, who was about to get married in September.
The remaining three children are not in a hurry for now; she can use her free time to pave the way for Ning Chuge.
Although we had made ample preparations beforehand, it's always good to have more of these kinds of things.
Chunyu nodded in agreement, "This servant understands."
...
In May, Emperor Kangxi officially issued an edict at the Qianqing Palace, designating the daughter of the Irgen Gioro clan as the primary consort of the First Prince Yinti, with the wedding scheduled for September.
"So urgent? Can the Imperial Household Department manage to handle this in just a few months?"
Don't forget, Ningchuge will also be marrying into Mongolia in September. Compared to the eldest prince's wedding, Ningchuge will naturally receive more attention.
"Even if we're too busy, we still have to keep busy. Who dares to disobey the Emperor's orders?"
Seeing Qianli's startled expression, Tong Jiarongyue said in a deep voice.
Qianli was so frightened that she quickly bowed and begged for forgiveness, "This servant misspoke, please punish me, Your Majesty."
"Alright, this matter is not your fault, but the Imperial Household Department is busy with two things at once, so I'm afraid they are overwhelmed."
She waved her hand, and Tong Jiarong narrowed her eyes. Compared to Ning Chuge, a princess, she still disliked Consort Hui and her son Yinti more.
"Go and inform the palace servants of the Imperial Household Department that everything should be done in accordance with the Emperor's words."
Tong Jiarongyue tapped on the table and came up with a disgusting idea.
In September, Ning Chuge and Yinti were married, and the Emperor must have spoken about the arrangements for Ning Chuge and Yinti.
Those lackeys of the Imperial Household Department are usually not the most shrewd or understanding of the Emperor's will, well then, this time they'll have to experience it for themselves.
Anyway, she didn't say anything, leaving everything to the Imperial Household Department.
Upon hearing this, Qianli nodded in agreement, "This servant understands."
Turning around, Qianli personally went to the Imperial Household Department to make the arrangements, without saying much, leaving only Tong Jia Rongyue to speak, and leaving the rest to the Imperial Household Department.
The servants of the Imperial Household Department were truly in pain this time. To be honest, they couldn't afford to offend any of these forces. If they didn't handle things well, they would lose the positions they had worked so hard to obtain over the years.
What should we do?
Oh my goodness, this is truly a battle of gods, and mortals suffer!
"Ha, they certainly know how to pat themselves on the back; those brats are all incredibly difficult to deal with."
When Chunyu brought back the current situation of the Imperial Household Department and described it to Xiuning, Xiuning couldn't help but snort coldly and give him two big eye rolls.
Do they really think they're innocent? The Imperial Household Department's current predicament is entirely due to its own actions.
Whenever something happens in the harem, the Imperial Household Department always puts on a show of praising the powerful and belittling the weak. Now that everyone in the harem wants to see some excitement, the Imperial Household Department doesn't dare not to put on a show.
Chunyu smiled, inwardly agreeing with her master's words. Indeed, the Imperial Household Department was just making a fuss over nothing. They had accumulated too much debt in the past, and now it was time to pay it back.
"My lady, I'm just worried that some of them might tamper with the princess's dowry."
After all, some lackeys are greedy and short-sighted.
Not everyone is sensible; the Imperial Household Department is mostly staffed by servants who don't know how to read people's expressions.
Even when a princess marries into the capital, she doesn't spend much time in the palace, let alone when she's married off to a distant place for political reasons.
They could manipulate the dowry items, embezzle a little for themselves, and remain unnoticed.
Since the princess has left, why would they write a special letter to report to the palace on her behalf?
Many servants held this view, and it wasn't limited to princesses; even the money belonging to princes was not spared from being poisoned.
"So you're saying you've caught someone?" Xiu Ning had already instructed Chun Yu to keep an eye on the Imperial Household Department.
Chunyu nodded, "There was some movement, but they only caught small fry. Those hiding in the back are still safe and sound."
"Tsk, keep an eye on it. This time, take the opportunity to pull out a few."
She doesn't care about others, but Ning Chuge cannot be wronged.
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