From that day on, Concubine Yi regained her previous status of almost exclusive favor.
During a month, Kangxi spent most of his time in the Qianqing Palace accompanying the prince. On the few days when he went to the harem, he always went to the Yiku Palace.
For a time, Concubine Yi became famous again.
But when she was at the peak of her glory, Xiaozhuang found out that Yinreng was injured because of her.
Although she was forgiven by Yinreng and Kangxi, Xiaozhuang was still furious.
He immediately sent Su Malagu to convey the message, ordering Concubine Yi to copy the Heart Sutra a hundred times within a month and enshrine it in the imperial temple in the name of praying for the prince.
Concubine Yi accepted the order respectfully and did not dare to show any disrespect.
So, when Kangxi came to the Yiku Palace again, it was Concubine Guo who came to serve him in bed. After Kangxi learned the reason, he only asked Concubine Yi to copy carefully and did not mention anything else.
No one expected that just this one night of sleeping with the emperor would make Concubine Guo pregnant.
In Chengqian Palace.
When Tong Jia heard that Concubine Guo was pregnant, she was so angry that she smashed a teacup.
"Those sisters are truly shameless. The elder sister used tricks to gain favor without supporting the younger sister. Now that she can't take care of herself, she pushes the younger sister out."
Shushu ordered people to clean up the broken porcelain quickly while carefully persuading them.
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. From what I've seen, the relationship between the two sisters isn't that good. Now that the younger sister, who has been unfavored for thousands of years, is pregnant, I wonder how jealous Concubine Yi, as the elder sister, must be."
Tong Jia finally felt relieved after hearing this. "How is that Wu Yashi now?"
"Our people took him to Xinzheku."
Seeing Tong Jia frown, Shu Shu continued, "If she gets into trouble right after being demoted to a palace maid, it would be too conspicuous. Besides, a place like the Xinzheku... anyone who goes in there will be badly hurt. Your Majesty, don't worry."
Tong Jia wanted to tear Uya into pieces.
But the emperor only demoted her to a palace maid and did not execute her, so he did not dare to act rashly.
"Pass the word down and have the nanny in charge of the Xinzheku take good care of Uya. This year... forget it, next year, we'll find a chance to let Uya die of illness next year."
Shushu accepted the order and said, "I will pass the message on right away."
Inside the Xinzheku.
The housekeeper naturally did not dare to neglect Shushu's message.
But she had some friendship with Maru in her early years and had received some favors from him. Now that she was going to deal with someone else's daughter, she always felt that she was repaying kindness with enmity.
Ever since she was sent to the Xinzheku, Uya had been on guard against the possibility that the nanny in charge or other people would take the opportunity to persecute her.
Just now, she also saw Shushu talking to the housekeeper. Although she didn't hear the specific content, she knew with her toes that they were definitely going to deal with her.
She can't be defeated so easily. She will be the queen and the queen mother in the future!
After thinking for a moment, she decided to take the initiative.
She walked straight towards the nanny, bowed politely, and then whispered, "I know why Shushu came to see the nanny."
The housekeeper didn't understand what Wu Ya was up to and immediately frowned, "What do you want to say?"
Uya raised her head and looked at the housekeeper with a firm gaze.
"I believe Madam is also aware of my identity. Although the Emperor has ordered that no one should mention the Fourth Prince's origins again, the facts cannot be changed after all."
When the housekeeper heard this, she subconsciously looked around, and after making sure that there was no one here, she glared at Uya.
"If you want to die, that's your business. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will send you to the Imperial Concubine for punishment."
Wu Ya said calmly, "Madam, please calm down. I am only telling the truth. As long as the Fourth Prince is still alive and well, who can guarantee that things will not change in the future?"
The housekeeper looked shocked, but this time she did not stop Uya from speaking.
Seeing this, Wu Ya knew that the other party had heard her words, and said, "The Imperial Noble Consort's health condition must be known to everyone in the palace. But the Fourth Prince is still young, and there is no guarantee that he will not be raised by another concubine in the future. As for who... that is hard to say."
The housekeeper had an idea.
Yes, the most unpredictable thing in the harem is favor.
The imperial concubine was first fed a sterilizing soup and then poisoned.
Everyone in the palace knew that the Imperial Noble Consort was ill, but the Fourth Prince was only a few months old. If the Imperial Noble Consort passed away in a year or two, who would raise the Fourth Prince?
Will it be handed over to Uya again?
Seeing the housekeeper remained silent, Wu Ya stepped forward and whispered, "I don't need you to plan anything for me. I just need you to turn a blind eye to me at the critical moment. When I return to a high position in the future, I will never forget your kindness."
The housekeeper looked at Uya thoughtfully.
I have to admit that this woman has been thrown into the Xinzheku, but she still has the courage and the desire to make a comeback. She is definitely not an ordinary person.
"From now on, you can work here peacefully. I won't deliberately make things difficult for you, but I won't take too much care of you either. As for what happens in the future, it all depends on your own luck."
Wu Ya breathed a sigh of relief. This was exactly what she wanted, this unpretentious negotiation.
"I would like to thank you for your grace first."
Watching the housekeeper leave, Uya clenched her fists.
Sooner or later she will take back everything that belongs to her!
September came in a flash.
Things in Jiangnan have basically been dealt with.
Under the leadership of Prince Yu Fuquan and Prince Chun Longxi, not only were all the water bandits who colluded with the White Lotus Sect wiped out, but some wavering officials in the navy were also escorted back to Beijing.
Mingzhu and Soetu followed Kangxi's instructions and first dismissed all local officials who were in collusion with the White Lotus Sect, and then promptly replaced them with their own disciples.
After all the operations, it was already early October when the group returned to Beijing.
Kangxi went to greet him with the crown prince and ministers. What he didn't expect was that Longxi returned in a sedan chair instead of riding a horse like Prince Yu.
[Hey, why is Uncle Seven riding in a sedan chair? That's not like him.]
Kangxi suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart. Almost as soon as Prince Yu dismounted, he rushed to meet him. Without even saying a word of apology, he asked, "What happened to the Seventh Prince? Why did he come back in a sedan chair when he was fine? Did he encounter danger on the way back to the capital?"
Prince Yu Fuquan's expression changed. After wanting to say something for a while, he finally sighed helplessly.
At this time, Longxi lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and walked to Kangxi with the help of the guards. There was still a smile on his pale face. He was about to salute, but was stopped by Kangxi.
"Seventh Brother, what's going on? You..."
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