Chapter 227 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Guarjia Wenyuan 26
The Emperor naturally chose to focus on cultivating Hongxi, and Hongxi's exceptional intelligence pleased the Emperor even more.
Chuxiu Palace —
Consort Jing dismissed the palace servants and said in a low voice, "The other day I went to the Imperial Garden, guess what I saw?"
"Guess if I'll guess or not?" Consort Xin rolled her eyes and urged, "Hurry up and tell me, don't keep me in suspense."
Now, Consort Xin is living a more and more unrestrained life. Shuhe has married into the capital and her heart is at peace. She is no longer restrained in front of the Emperor, and her words have repeatedly driven the Emperor away, but she has not changed at all.
"That Consort Sun was having an affair with a guard in the Imperial Garden," Consort Jing continued, unconcerned about Consort Xin's attitude.
"Ah?" Consort Duan asked in surprise, "Did you tell the Emperor?"
Consort Jing waved her hand, "How could I dare? The matter between Consort Wan and Consort Ye is right there. Isn't this what you need to come up with?"
"You don't need to say anything. Consort Sun and Consort Yu are in the same palace. Consort Yu is the head of the palace. Just let her know." Guarjia Wenyuan grinned wickedly, her eyes full of evil.
Consort Xin nodded repeatedly, "That's right. We know about Consort Ye and Consort Wan, but Consort Yu doesn't. She dares to say it."
Consort Duan lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, then said, "Anyway, this matter needs to be told to the Emperor. If you were able to witness it the other day, others will be able to witness it in the future."
"Both you and the Imperial Noble Consort have the power over the six palaces. At that time, you will be guilty of negligence. If Consort Yu finds out and speaks out, it is reasonable that she and Consort Sun, who are from the same palace, would find out earlier than you."
“That makes sense.” Guarjia Wenyuan nodded in agreement.
"I thought you were here to get revenge on Consort Yu," Consort Xin said with a grin.
“I have no grudge against Consort Yu. It’s normal for her to want to compete for that position. Who wouldn’t fight for the opportunity to sit in that position?”
"But Consort Yu has never been disrespectful to me. The reason I let her expose this matter is because it is best for her to do so, otherwise she will not be able to escape the crime of negligence."
Guarjia Wenyuan lightly fanned herself with a small fan and said with a faint smile.
"You are so insightful," Consort Jing said gently.
Sun and the guard were secretly executed, and the matter ended quietly.
The emperor became completely disillusioned and stopped visiting the harem.
Before he knew it, Hongxi was twelve years old. The emperor felt his health gradually declining and made him the crown prince.
Guarjia Wenyuan rose to the position of Empress because of her son.
Even after the poison was cured, Consort Qi's health deteriorated, and she passed away after several years. The Emperor posthumously conferred upon her the title of Imperial Noble Consort Qi Gong.
Consort Dunsu, Nian Shilan, was also posthumously honored as Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu.
When Hongxi was fifteen, the emperor hastily chose Niohuru as her consort.
At the suggestion of Guarjia Wenyuan, the Emperor bestowed titles upon the six consorts: Consort Duan was promoted to Imperial Noble Consort Duan, Consort Xin was promoted to Consort Xin, Consort Zhen was promoted to Consort Zhen, and Consort Qian was promoted to Consort Qian.
Consort Chang, of the Kang clan, was promoted to Consort Chang; Consort Qing, of the Xitala clan, was promoted to Consort Qing; Consort Mu, of the Luo clan, was promoted to Consort Mu; and Consort He, of the Gao clan, was promoted to Consort He.
After Hongxi got married, in the twentieth year of Yongzheng's reign, the emperor passed away, and Guarjia Wenyuan was promoted to Empress Dowager and moved to Cining Palace.
Cining Palace —
The mourning period for the late emperor has ended, and everyone is busy choosing a consort for Princess Longyue.
"This won't do. She already has several concubines. How can she be worthy of Princess Longyue?" The Dowager Consort Duan threw down the memorial in her hand, and Jixiang hurriedly caught it.
“This one won’t do either, he’s an incompetent spoiled brat.” Consort Jing put the memorial aside and looked at Guarjia Wenyuan. “What kind of people have been chosen? They’re not worthy of Princess Longyue.”
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