Especially now that the gates of Yongshou Palace are tightly closed, Consort Shu has truly taken self-protection to the highest level, even skipping her daily greetings.
The Empress was naturally angry that Consort Shu did not come to Kunning Palace, but since the Empress Dowager and the Emperor did not pursue the matter, and the Niohuru family still held absolute power in the court, the Empress could only endure it, smiling every day as she faced the concubines who came to pay their respects, without revealing her true emotions.
On the other side, the Empress Dowager's summons continued, and Guarjia Yuxi, who hadn't been summoned at first, was also seen.
Everything was going well until one night, Shumulu Yixuan was summoned by a palace servant and never returned.
Xiuning was not aware of the situation at first, because she felt a little sleepy that night and went to bed early.
When she opened her eyes the next day and saw the tense expressions on Guarjia Yuxi's and the others' faces, she realized that something serious had happened the night before.
"Qiu'er, do you know who asked Princess Shumulu to go out?"
Xiuning had no hope and chose to act at night, probably because she thought it would be easier to make a move.
Qiu'er shook her head, confirming Xiu Ning's guess, "This servant does not know."
Even Qiu'er didn't know that Shu Mulu Yixuan hadn't been in her room all night yesterday.
"Ladies, I have informed the head matron in charge. Please wait a moment."
Since there were fewer people in the room, Xiu Ning and the others, as the parties involved, naturally had to answer questions.
This isn't disrespectful; it's just a necessary procedure, and asking questions wouldn't be going too far.
Soon, the head maid arrived and spoke briefly with each of the three women.
"Granny, how is Princess Shumulu doing these days?"
With only a few days left until the end of the re-election, Xiu Ning believes that Shu Mu Lu Yi Xuan was most likely framed because of Kangxi, and the most likely outcome is that she will be sent back home.
"Shumulu Gege was a little frightened, but she is unharmed."
After the old woman finished speaking, she bowed to Xiuning again before leaving.
Only Irgen Gioro Yiyun, Guarjia Yuxi, and Xitala Xiuning remained in the room.
They were given permission to temporarily skip the morning's lessons on etiquette in the main hall.
"Phew, why didn't Princess Shumulu tell us she was going out last night?"
If the nanny hadn't said she was alright, I probably would have been scared to death.
Guarjia Yuxi patted her chest, exhaling as she composed herself.
Such a shock is simply too great; for a re-selected beauty to dare not return home at night is truly audacious.
"Why didn't you come back if nothing was wrong? I think something must have happened."
Irgen Gioro Yiyun's expression was indifferent, and her words were even more direct.
Xiuning nodded, "The nanny said that she was frightened, so she probably can't stay in the palace."
If they can't live in the palace, they can only go home, which means another one is rendered useless.
Guarjia Yuxi felt a pang of sympathy. "There are only a few days left until the second round of selections ends. The Chuxiu Palace will be missing almost a third of its candidates."
Such a low probability of being elected is truly alarming.
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