Although Yinzhen and Yunrong had expressed their feelings for each other, they hadn't done what a married couple should do! Mainly because Yinzhen was afraid of making Yunrong feel wronged. When Yunrong first entered the palace, she was carried in, so Yinzhen naturally hoped that their intimate moments would have some ceremony!
Yinzhen planned to give Yunrong a surprise, but he didn't let her know!
Yinzhen secretly had various red silks and other items prepared, intending to hold a private wedding for Yunrong first. Yinzhen wanted to directly make Yunrong the empress. He couldn't possibly be so willful as to make an empress without consulting the imperial clan!
After the process of the empress's investiture, it would take at least two or three months to finalize the matter. Before, when the two hadn't discussed it, Yinzhen could tolerate sleeping alone with his wife. But now that they had, Yinzhen simply couldn't stand it anymore!
So while preparing the "surprise," Yinzhen began to summon members of the imperial clan, intending to appoint an empress! There were many who disagreed with the idea of making Yunrong empress, but Yinzhen's mind was made up, and the imperial clan had no choice but to accept their fate. What else could they do?
The emperor is no pushover. Having experienced the rule of the four regents, he is not lacking in cunning, nor is he the type to obediently follow orders!
Although the imperial family members dared not confront the emperor directly, the other ministers did! They now knew that submitting memorials to change the emperor's mind was useless, so they had no choice but to resort to underhanded tactics!
Then rumors began to spread throughout the capital, with gossip circulating that Consort Xian was a wicked concubine who brought ruin to the country! These rumors were extremely offensive! In the rumors, Consort Xian was portrayed as a seductive and treacherous concubine who would seduce the emperor, comparable to Daji reincarnated!
Yunrong isn't stupid; she's certainly aware of these rumors. In her heart, Yunrong just thinks these people are just bored and have nothing better to do!
Putting aside the consequences of going against the emperor, who is a capable and autocratic ruler, and besides, it's just a rumor. No censor would actually dare to submit a memorial to accuse him, since there's no evidence to be found!
What evidence is there that Consort Xian is a wicked concubine who brought ruin to the country? The Qing Dynasty is getting better and better now, and we don't see the emperor being muddle-headed and listening to slander. In addition, Consort Xian has not interfered in politics, nor has she sought benefits for her family!
If you're not in the right, you can't get away with it by filing a complaint!
These idle ministers hoped to use public opinion to put pressure on the emperor, hoping he would reconsider! Otherwise, they risked losing popular support and gaining a bad reputation! The emperor remained unmoved, leaving them feeling utterly powerless!
Mingzhu put in a lot of effort in this matter, still hoping for Consort Hui in the palace. After all, she is a concubine and there is a chance that she will give birth to a prince, which would also help the Nala family rise in status!
In Mingzhu's study!
A man dressed in silk but with unremarkable features approached and said, "Master, I have given the order for several days now, and the whole capital is talking about it!"
Mingzhu was very satisfied with the result, but the only thing she was not satisfied with was that the Emperor did not make any move!
Mingzhu: "Keep spreading the word. The Emperor won't lose the people's support for a woman!"
Wu Yiming, who worked in the palace, had also heard about these matters. Although she didn't remember whether Consort Xian existed in history, she was certain that Emperor Kangxi did not have an empress from the Fuca clan! Now Wu Yiming was even more certain that Consort Xian was from her hometown!
Wu Yiming had basically given up on the idea of a romantic affair with the Emperor. She felt that she was probably no match for Consort Xian. Having been there for so long, she had learned a lot about the rules and understood her situation. Her greatest wish now was to survive! And preferably find a good master to rely on!
So Wu Yiming set his sights on Yunrong!
Wu Yiming learned that the servants in Consort Xian's Yongshou Palace had a very good reputation for her, and he had never heard of any servants being punished without cause in Consort Xian's palace!
Wu Yiming wants to work at Yongshou Palace!
Wu Yiming analyzed his situation again and found that it would be very difficult for him to get a job at Yongshou Palace!
She was a palace maid in Jingren Palace. Even though the Empress had passed away, who would want to touch the people in Jingren Palace? Touching them might cause all sorts of problems!
Wu Yiming was not entirely stupid; instead of rushing to Yunrong for a friendly greeting, she decided to leave Jingren Palace first!
Wu Yiming has recently started to move around a bit; she wants to be transferred to the Imperial Kitchen first! Her mother loves making pastries, and she's learned to make them from a young age, and she's quite talented at it!
Wu Yiming has a cheat ability, which seems useless at first glance, but it can be quite useful if used properly! Wu Yiming asked someone to find a way to bribe him and finally got transferred to the Imperial Kitchen!
The Imperial Kitchen had a clear division of labor. Wu Yiming thought that once she arrived, she could start making things, but that wasn't the case. The newly arrived palace maids and eunuchs could basically only run errands or tend the fire!
Wu Yiming desperately wants to travel back in time. If only she could go back, she would never again drown her sorrows in alcohol because of love. Life in ancient times was truly unbearable! Not only was life uncertain and filled with constant fear, but even professions were rife with unspoken rules!
To climb the ladder, you need connections, ability, and tact; otherwise, you never know when you might offend someone or become a scapegoat!
Wu Yiming begins her life as a kitchen maid in the imperial kitchen, and she is now planning to curry favor with a head cook in the kitchen!
The head maid was from a family of bondservantes, and everyone in the palace called her Granny Yun. She had no children and was very methodical in her work. She was considered one of the fairest among all the head maids. To please others, one had to offer them gifts, but she had used all her personal funds to transfer money out of Jingren Palace, so she couldn't afford any more! That's why she set her sights on Granny Yun!
Wu Yiming used to be good at flattering her mother, using all sorts of cute and charming tricks, and she often helped her mother with chores like making snacks! So, it was easy for Wu Yiming to please Granny Yun!
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