Then, Consort Xian finally managed to spare some time to observe the situation on the Empress's and Consort Jia's side.
Suddenly, it became clear that Consort Jia and the Empress seemed to be planning to perish together.
It may sound terrible that Consort Jia is seriously ill, but it is not easy for the Empress to receive officials' families while she is ill.
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This serves as a reminder to Consort Chun not to foolishly go and join the fun, lest she bury herself in the mud and never get out.
Consort Xian turned her head and instructed the servant beside her to inform Consort Chun to be extra careful recently.
Unfortunately, Consort Chun ignored her words. After meeting the Empress once, Consort Chun developed the illusion that she could also become the Empress.
Years ago, when Consort Xian adopted Yongrong, Consort Chun's ultimate goal was to have the Empress adopt him. Both she and Consort Jia were eyeing the Empress's adopted son's identity.
Later, due to a series of unforeseen events, Consort Chun's Yongrong was given to Consort Xian, while Consort Jia's Yongcheng was sent to Changchun Palace.
After the Empress gave birth to Yongcong, Consort Chun secretly mocked Consort Jia, realizing that her years of scheming had come to nothing.
Unexpectedly, things took another turn for the worse. Neither Yongcong nor Yongcheng could escape the smallpox epidemic, and they both went to the underworld to become brothers.
Aside from the lineage of Yikun Palace, the only other members of the imperial harem were her son Yongrong and Consort Yu's son Yongqi.
At this time, Consort Chun had only developed a slight ambition for the throne and had not yet considered it for herself. After all, she was only a consort, and the position of empress was not hers to hold.
But as the saying goes, you can't resist the fact that the person holding the position wants to hand it over to them.
The Empress said that the position of Empress would most likely be chosen from among the concubines in the harem.
What factors could a concubine in the imperial harem have to gain an advantage: family background, social status, offspring, and favor?
Consort Chun believed that she was second to none in everything except for being favored by the emperor.
Furthermore, regarding favoritism, the Empress even said she could help by offering her services to make up for it.
Oh, Consort Chun is smitten!
No matter how unbelievable this may sound, Consort Chun believed it—she believed in herself and she believed that the Empress would not lie.
"Look, this is the greed of the human heart. Consort Chun doesn't think about whether she is worthy or not; she only thinks that the position of Empress is rightfully hers."
It could be said that Consort Chun was very confident, even to the point of being arrogant.
But the Empress didn't think there was anything wrong with this, because Consort Chun was just a little clever, and her rise to power was too smooth, so it was only natural that Consort Chun would think this way.
The Empress also hoped that Consort Chun would do the same, and Consort Jia was bound to follow suit. But as for the others, since they couldn't come down to keep her company, they could only cherish her memory.
"Your Majesty, is Consort Chun capable?"
Dong Han felt that the Emperor would not agree, even if her own concubine had recommended Consort Chun.
The Empress shook her head. "Of course not. Not just anyone can sit on the throne of Empress."
Furthermore, with the Empress Dowager still alive, would the Niohuru clan let such a good opportunity slip by?
When Consort Hui entered the palace, she was aiming for my position as Empress.
Unfortunately, she made a fatal mistake. Consort Hui has given birth safely, but that doesn't mean the Empress Dowager will accept it all.
Her purpose in seeking out Consort Chun was simply to consider the well-being of her two daughters.
The youngest daughter is still young, so it shouldn't be a problem for Donghan to go and take care of her. The difficult one is Hayihu, who has already married into the Horqin region.
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The Empress sighed inwardly, thinking to herself that some things really shouldn't be thought about too much.
The rift between Hayihu and her mother was largely due to Consort Jia's influence.
This time, we must take Consort Jia away to appease her hatred.
"Cough cough, cough cough cough"
Her health was deteriorating, and the Empress would cough from time to time after speaking.
Seeing this, Dong Han quickly patted the Empress's back to help her catch her breath. He was mainly worried about his mistress, who was suffering because the matter was not yet completed.
"Find an opportunity to reveal my situation. Since we can't hide it anymore, let's just expose it."
The emperor brought so many imperial physicians, but none of them could slow down the empress's condition.
Quite in sync, the Emperor accelerated the pace of his eastern tour, wanting to bring the Empress back to the Forbidden City alive.
Unfortunately, the Empress did not have this idea. She only wanted to make more plans for Empress Fucha and her two daughters while she still had value, so that she would not be forgotten after her death and have nothing left behind.
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When the Emperor announced the departure to return to the capital after the eastern tour was halfway through, the Empress's health condition gradually became known to the public.
Consort Xian looked at the Empress, who was being helped by others, walking ahead of her, with a complicated expression.
She entered the palace with the Empress by only a few years, but now they are about to be separated by death.
It must be said that sometimes, the course of a person's fate is truly unpredictable and incomprehensible.
"Your Majesty, Consort Chun has gone over again."
Cui Rui spoke up to remind her master, her gaze still fixed on what was in front of her.
Consort Xian's eyes flickered. "Go ahead. If you want to die, no one can stop you."
Anyone with eyes could see the Empress's health problems, but Consort Chun chose to face the challenge head-on. She shook her head and Consort Xian turned to leave the main hall, saying, "I am unable to go out these days. Find me some scriptures."
Consort Xian planned to hide away and establish her public persona.
Cui Rui nodded in agreement, and the two of them left quickly without any hesitation.
The winds of the Eastern Tour blew fiercely, but they did not reach those who wished to avoid them.
There are many clever people in the harem. Apart from a few who act impulsively and without thinking, most of them are quite calm. They know that the matter has nothing to do with them, so they try to stay out of it. Among them are the three Yonghu brothers, who had received instructions from Chen Yuwei early on.
Yonghu, Yonghong, Yongkun.
The three are less than a year apart in age, but in terms of maturity, Yonghu is more aware of his role as the older brother.
Full of questions, Yonghu stepped out of the imperial carriage and called to Yonghong and Yongkun, who were whispering among themselves, telling them not to wander off and to stay in front of the emperor for the time being.
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