"Chunyu, go and fetch the memorial I wrote."
Since there was nothing else to do while sitting, Xiuning simply asked Chunyu to bring out the memorial she had written.
It wasn't a formal memorial, nor was it as formal as those of the ministers in the court. It was just a tool that Xiuning used to communicate with Kangxi on a daily basis. The memorial simply recorded some troublesome things that Xiuning encountered when handling palace affairs, all prepared for the convenience of communicating with Kangxi.
After all, the relationship between Xiuning and Kangxi was more like that of a superior and subordinate than husband and wife.
Xiu Ning has to please her boss, so these plans have to be appealing. Otherwise, Kangxi will get annoyed after just a couple of glances. They can't keep relying on Xiu Ning's mouth to talk all the time.
Upon hearing this, Chunyu quickly handed the folded document she had been holding to Xiuning.
Xiuning casually flipped it open and laid it flat on the table, her eyes scanning it from beginning to end.
Hmm, not bad, nothing was missed.
Nodding in satisfaction, Xiu Ning carefully put the folded document away and tucked it into her sleeve.
"Wait at the door for a while. Once we're done, we'll go to the Prince's residence."
This involves Yin Yi. Xiu Ning decided that after she finished talking to Kangxi, she would tell Yin Yi.
In any case, it's pretty much the same; Kangxi probably won't postpone Yinyi's marriage for the sake of the crown prince.
Well, speaking of which, we have to mention that the crown princess who was chosen was really unlucky.
Although Emperor Kangxi had already changed the crown prince, the surname Guarjia was problematic, and the future crown princess was in an awkward situation. Her grandfather had died and her father had died, so the wedding, which was originally scheduled for this year, had to be postponed.
Tsk, putting aside the Crown Princess's age, the concubine Hesheli is going to enter the mansion this May. If things go quickly, she can become the Crown Princess's stepmother after the Crown Princess enters the mansion.
In the original timeline, the Crown Princess also had to become a mother as soon as she entered the family. What a tragic life for a perfectly good daughter.
Thinking of this, Xiu Ning pondered for a moment for her daughter-in-law and felt it necessary to remind Yin Yi not to make things difficult for Shu Mu Lu Shi at this critical juncture.
Moreover, Yin Yi didn't have any proper princesses by his side, only two concubines arranged by Kangxi. Their status and position were not high. Even if they gave birth to children, they would at most become princesses. What use would it be for such people to have children?
Having spent many years in the harem, Xiu Ning understands that identity is an insurmountable obstacle for everyone.
Sometimes, quality is more important than quantity when it comes to offspring. A whole bunch of concubines and princesses can't compare to the usefulness of just one child born to the wife. That's the unfairness of the times, and even if you're unwilling to accept it, it's useless.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor requests your presence."
There was a noise at the door, and it was Li Dequan with a smile on his face.
The man had just seen Mingzhu and Suo'etu leave when he turned around and hurried over to invite Xiuning.
Xiu Ning stood up, thanked Li Dequan, and then followed him into the main hall.
Fresh charcoal was burning in the main hall, and the warmth from the heat immediately warmed one's body.
Despite the freezing weather, she still ran to the Qianqing Palace as if she wasn't afraid of the cold. Xiuning felt a pang of sadness for herself.
Unfortunately, when you're under someone's roof, you have no choice but to bow your head.
She couldn't even take on Emperor Kangxi one-on-one without being at a disadvantage, so she could only suppress her temper and try to appease him, all for the sake of making things easier for herself and her children.
"emperor"
Xiu Ning curtsied and walked over to Kangxi with a smile, reaching out to massage his shoulders.
Emperor Kangxi had been dealing with state affairs for several hours, and when he saw Xiuning enter, he relaxed a little without thinking.
His previously tense shoulders slumped, and Kangxi patted Xiuning's hand. "I'm fine. Did the Imperial Concubine come here for the palace affairs of this period?"
Xiu Ning nodded, handed the memorial in her hand to Kangxi, and then didn't move.
Kangxi did not urge him, but instead took the opportunity to enjoy Xiuning's service.
After pinching for about fifteen minutes, Xiuning stopped and took the opportunity to retreat to the side. Kangxi had already finished reading the memorial.
"Your Majesty, it's not that I can't handle it, but I'm thinking of all the sisters in the family, and what about Consort Hui?"
Observing the changes in Kangxi's expression, Xiuning slowly recounted the matters in the memorial.
She dared not finish speaking, much less make the decision herself.
“Handle Consort Hui according to palace rules,” Kangxi continued, his expression unchanged but his voice much rougher. “This is the second time this month. She is not a newcomer. If an old person makes such a mistake, and I continue to be lenient, it will be difficult for the Noble Consort to manage the harem.”
Upon hearing this, Xiu Ning quickly curtsied and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. It was all my fault."
Thinking that Consort Hui was already an elderly woman and couldn't be confused, who would have thought... alas.
The final sigh was a lament filled with countless twists and turns.
Kangxi helped Xiuning to her feet and pointed to the memorial he had just finished reviewing, saying, "Take a look at this one; it says exactly the same thing as yours."
Instead of keeping it from Xiuning, he pulled out the memorial he had annotated in vermilion.
Xiuning didn't understand Kangxi's intentions, but that didn't stop her from taking advantage of the situation.
Looking at the impeachment memorial accusing the First Prince, Xiu Ning thought to herself that the First Prince and Consort Hui were truly mother and son, so unlucky that they even fell in the same place.
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince is of a young age; perhaps it was a momentary lapse of judgment."
After a moment's hesitation, Xiuning did not choose to suggest severe punishment as Kangxi had suggested in his commentary. Instead, she advised Kangxi to remain calm and plead for leniency for the eldest prince.
There was no other way. Xiuning couldn't think like Kangxi. She had to find some helpers for Yinyi. Otherwise, if Yinyi really became a substitute for Yinti, he wouldn't be able to get out of the competition, regardless of whether he won or lost.
Emperor Kangxi was surprised by Xiuning's words. He smiled inexplicably and said, "I thought the Consort would say that it was entirely up to me to decide."
Xiuning lowered her head shyly, "Your Majesty, I will certainly support you in making the decision, but the eldest prince is a junior and a child I have watched grow up."
"Consort Hui just had an incident, it's understandable that the First Prince was momentarily despondent."
If that's the case, then there's no need to be overly strict. As Xiuning herself said, she's still a child.
Kangxi did not respond, leaving it unclear whether he agreed or disagreed with Xiuning's words.
Because Kangxi then changed the subject to Yin Yi, who had recently been betrothed.
Yinyi's marriage was arranged for September of the thirty-first year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign.
At the time the marriage was arranged, nothing bad had happened to the Crown Princess's family.
Not long after the marriage was arranged, the Crown Princess's father went missing, so quickly that people suspected someone had poisoned him to prevent the Crown Prince from getting married.
Everyone in the harem was amazed, especially those who didn't get along with the Crown Prince. The whole palace was as happy as if it were New Year's Day, and even the palace servants received a lot of rewards.
"Yinyi's marriage doesn't need to be postponed; just do what needs to be done."
Kangxi set the tone, just like when the Empress Dowager Ningchuge was still married to the Khorchin on time after her death. There was no need to observe the mourning period for elders, let alone this mourning period that was separated by countless generations. It was simply the most ridiculous thing in the world.
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