Over the years, Xiu Ning has managed to win over many imperial physicians to the Imperial Hospital.
Among them were people from the Hitara clan, people from Xiu Ning's own faction, and people who originally served other concubines in the harem but were later turned against them by Xiu Ning.
Over the years, the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Academy have come and gone, with many new faces joining while some old faces have left or disappeared.
While Chunyu went out to call for people, Xiuning told Ning Chuge that they should select more people later.
"Is Mother worried that her daughter might have some reservations?"
Ning Chuge said it jokingly, but in her heart she thought that the selection of people was to ensure the safety of her and her son in the future. With her mother's instructions, she would definitely do her best.
"What's there to be afraid of? We're mother and daughter, there's no need for such formalities."
Xiuning shook her head, her gaze sweeping around before settling on the incense burner not far away.
The incense burner emits wisps of white smoke, carrying a faint fruity fragrance, which can relax the mind and body to the greatest extent.
"While your father still has reservations, prepare what you need as soon as possible."
Xiuning had not forgotten that in the original timeline, Princess Kejing, who was a concubine of Consort Guoluo, was disliked by Emperor Kangxi.
In fact, Emperor Kangxi not only favored sons over daughters, but also disliked women wielding power because of the Empress Dowager.
Xiu Ning had been in charge of the inner palace for many years, and the palace affairs still had to be shared with others, which was why Kangxi was not at ease with her.
As Xiuning fiddled with the beautiful beaded string in her hand, she couldn't help but feel disgusted by some of Kangxi's behaviors.
Ning Chuge's voice drifted from beside Xiu Ning, "Mother, don't worry, I have already spoken to Batur, and he will do his best to get things done this time, even if it's just for the sake of Khorchin."
By the time the Emperor realized what had happened, his daughter had already given birth and safely returned to Khorchin.
With a slight upturn of her lips, Ning Chuge felt somewhat smug. Just as Emperor Kangxi used open strategies to coerce the Mongols, she had also laid out her carriage and horses without resorting to underhanded tactics.
It's the Emperor's own fault, what does it have to do with her?
Seeing this, Xiu Ning had to remind Ning Chuge not to be too confident, "Your father's reaction will be much faster than you expect."
At that time, you hadn't even had children yet.
Xiu Ning glanced at Ning Chuge's stomach and said calmly, "So, you need to be prepared for both possibilities, in case you get exposed."
Xiu Ning's words were light and casual, but they weighed a ton in Ning Chuge's ears.
Ning Chuge froze, her hand gripping the corner of the table tightly. "Mother, perhaps..."
“There is no possibility,” Xiu Ning said with slight disappointment. Ning Chuge’s sadness in Khorchin was literally bad, but in terms of intelligence, the entire Khorchin population combined could not defeat Ning Chuge alone.
"You're still too complacent. Your father isn't Gehao Khan."
The reason the plan I mentioned before can only be used once is because it will definitely be exposed.
Ningchuge's ambition will be revealed as Khorchin retains all its strength.
Emperor Kangxi allowed it because he believed that internal strife among the Mongols would be more beneficial to the Qing Dynasty. Moreover, the struggle between Ningchuge and Gehao Khan was not conducive to the stability of the Khorchin. From another perspective, this was not a bad thing for the Qing Dynasty.
Cold sweat trickled down Ning Chuge's temples. She was startled, and tiny goosebumps appeared on her skin beneath her clothes.
Ning Chuge felt a dull ache in her abdomen, but she ignored it. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "What Mother means is that Father Emperor simply doesn't believe that I can take over the power of Khorchin."
Everything became clear, the fog that had been obscuring their vision completely dissipated, and Ning Chuge suddenly understood Kangxi's true thoughts. So that's how it was.
Ning Chuge's lips drooped unnaturally. She was unhappy. After all, it would be hard for anyone to accept being looked down upon, especially someone like Ning Chuge, a prodigy who had been born with everything he wanted.
Xiu Ning did not try to calm Ning Chuge down, because that was an essential skill for Ning Chuge.
If that's not possible, then Ning Chuge truly shouldn't have gained the power of the Khorchin. The best way out would be for her to live her life honestly under their protection.
"Mother, I'm not reconciled," Ning Chuge said, her teeth chattering as she clenched her fists, wishing she could vent her anger.
Ning Chuge knew that Kangxi was prejudiced against her, but she never expected that when that day actually came, she would be so unable to accept it.
No, to be more precise, it was her innate sense of superiority that was undermined, and she was powerless to refute it, because the person who undermined her was the very person who had given her those privileges.
"No one would be content with that, unless they really just want to be a parasitic plant that depends on others, or live for the moment and drift through life in a daze."
Xiu Ning was not surprised by Ning Chuge's reaction. Ning Chuge was too arrogant. Before leaving the palace to marry, she was unique in both her background and the emperor's favor.
If someone like that were suddenly confronted with the cruel truth, it would be quite remarkable if their character didn't collapse.
Xiu Ning picked up a teacup from the side and filled it for Ning Chuge. She then pushed the teacup in front of him and said, "Have a sip of water and calm down."
Ning Chuge turned his neck, and the creaking sound was like a piece of rusty iron.
She reached out, stiffly grasped the teacup in her hand, and slowly took a sip.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Ning Chuge's expression returned to normal.
Xiu Ning observed secretly and nodded in satisfaction. Not the kind of person who can't handle setbacks, not bad.
“Mother, I think it would be better for this child to be born back in Khorchin.”
Ning Chuge overturned his previous decision with a single sentence. Xiu Ning did not rush to refute him, but patiently waited for Ning Chuge's explanation.
"I have to consider Father Emperor. If Father Emperor gets angry, it would be a loss for me to stay in the capital to give birth."
If their daughter returns to Horqin, there will be more room for maneuver.
When necessary, she can even use her body to achieve her goals.
Anyway, since the Emperor's main base is in the capital, I'm not afraid that anything I do will be discovered by the Emperor, even though I'm far away in Khorchin.
Even if her ambitions are exposed this time, so what? She can play the victim and beg for her father's forgiveness.
Ning Chuge quickly adjusted her mindset and immediately sensed a glimmer of hope in the following events. However, this hope could only be considered a hope in Khorchin, and the imperial physician that her mother wanted her to choose herself... tsk, "Mother, you even planned for something like this?"
Ning Chuge looked at Xiu Ning with a resentful gaze, suddenly realizing that even if she used a self-inflicted injury to play the victim, she still needed a reliable imperial physician by her side to help her.
But isn't this exactly why my mother summoned me here today?!
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