The atmosphere in the palace became very oppressive. Mingxiu visited the Imperial Noble Consort several times, but she did not seem to be in a good mood.
During this period, Emperor Kangxi did not enter the inner palace. If he did go, it was only to visit the Imperial Noble Consort at Chengqian Palace.
Although Emperor Kangxi was somewhat saddened that the child did not survive, he was not overly distressed. After all, having experienced the loss of many children in his early years, he had become numb to it. Therefore, he generally did not show much emotion when the child was young. The main reason for his distress was that the Imperial Noble Consort was his cousin, so he needed to comfort her.
The Imperial Noble Consort no longer has the energy to manage palace affairs, so the palace affairs have been divided among several concubines.
Mingxiu couldn't escape this time and was also given several items, but she didn't say anything.
Just take good care of the things you need to manage.
Imperial Garden
Mingxiu and Lüzhu hid around the corner, their faces looking rather grim as they watched Yinzhen and Wuya Shi in front of them.
Heavens above! Who knew she had just finished her work and was feeling a bit restless in the palace, wanting to go out for a stroll, when she happened to run into this kind of thing?
Mingxiu looked ahead with some annoyance. Yinzhen stood directly opposite Mingxiu, frowning as he looked at Wuya Shi in front of him, followed by a young eunuch.
Wuya was holding something and about to stuff it into Yinzhen's arms; it looked like clothes she had made herself.
Before they could exchange more than a few words, Uya shoved the clothes into Yinzhen's arms and ran off. Yinzhen wanted to return the clothes, but he didn't chase after her.
Looking at the thing in his arms, Yinzhen frowned, then stuffed it into the hands of the little eunuch behind him.
During this time, An'er passed away, and Mother was in a bad mood and didn't have the energy to take care of him. Yinzhen originally came to the Imperial Garden to pick some flowers so that Mother could feel better.
Then he suddenly encountered this nobleman, Wuya, who, without saying a word, insisted on stuffing clothes into his arms, and after stuffing the clothes in, said some strange things.
Yinzhen was a little confused. He scratched his head and the flowers in his hand fell to the ground when Wuya shoved them into his hand.
I'll have to go back and pick some more.
After Yinzhen left, Mingxiucai emerged from around the corner with Lüzhu.
"Your Highness, what does Consort Wuya intend to do?"
Mingxiu snorted coldly, "What else can she do? She's just trying to regain favor by using the child since she's already fallen out of favor."
What Mingxiu disliked most about Wuya was that she could completely ignore a child when the child had no use to her, and she even hated the child when she saw him.
Now that they're useful, they act all pitiful, trying to curry favor while pretending to be victims. It's really disgusting to watch.
“It seems that Chengqian Palace has been busy lately and has not been able to pay much attention to the Fourth Prince, which is why this Wuya clan member took advantage of the situation,” Mingxiu pondered for a moment. “Later, have someone go to Chengqian Palace to remind the Imperial Noble Consort that this Wuya clan member may have other tricks up her sleeve.”
Green Bamboo nodded. She also felt a little disgusted. Although Uya was not favored before, she had never had a chance to get close to the Fourth Prince because the Imperial Noble Consort kept a close eye on him.
Unexpectedly, she secretly tried to contact the Fourth Prince during the time after the little princess's death.
That's really disgusting.
Mingxiu strolled around the Imperial Garden for a while and happened to see Yinzhen walking towards her.
"Mother Ming is well." Yinzhen stood there obediently.
Mingxiu nodded gently. "Fourth Prince, is this a special trip to pick flowers?" Mingxiu pointed to the flowers in Yinzhen's arms.
Yinzhen nodded. "Mother has been in a bad mood lately, so I thought these flowers would cheer her up."
Mingxiu smiled and patted Yinzhen's head. "Fourth Prince is so filial. I'm sure the Imperial Noble Consort can feel his deep affection. Go back now."
Yinzhen nodded happily, then went back with the little eunuch.
Mingxiu watched Yinzhen's retreating figure and then returned to Yonghe Palace with Luzhu.
After that, he sent Green Bamboo to Chengqian Palace to inform the Imperial Noble Consort Uya about her contact with Yinzhen.
Mingxiu clearly saw the Imperial Noble Consort's feelings for Yinzhen. Originally such a proud person, she became much gentler after having Yinzhen, and she no longer clashed with the other concubines in the palace.
She truly treated Yinzhen as her own son, although she might have neglected him slightly after having her own children.
But back then, she treated Yizhen as her own child. Now that the little princess is gone, Yinzhen is the only pillar of support for the Imperial Noble Consort.
The Imperial Noble Consort would absolutely not allow Uya to have any contact with Yinzhen.
As Mingxiu had predicted, just two days after she sent Lüzhu to inform the Imperial Noble Consort, news came that Wuya had offended the Imperial Noble Consort.
He was punished by the Imperial Noble Consort with three months of confinement and was made to copy Buddhist scriptures to pray for the little princess.
When Mingxiu heard the news at Yonghe Palace, she was somewhat amazed. Was this really the only punishment at this time? Copying Buddhist scriptures and solitary confinement?
Couldn't there be some other punishments? Mingxiu felt she was getting tired of seeing them.
However, Mingxiu was quite happy because Uya was also punished, and the Imperial Noble Consort may have found renewed motivation in life through this incident.
My overall mental state has improved, and I'm no longer constantly immersed in the grief of the little princess's passing.
Mingxiu was very satisfied. As long as people have something to look forward to, they won't neglect their health.
As the new year begins, spring turns to autumn.
Soon, the new year arrived, and Mingxiu was packing her things in the palace because Emperor Kangxi had just informed her that he would be going on an inspection tour to the border regions this year.
The borderlands... Mingxiu was happy just thinking about it.
She finally had the opportunity to see the grasslands. Kangxi's trip was to strengthen ties with the grasslands, so he brought several older princes with him. He didn't bring many concubines, only Mingxiu and Xuanpin, and two other noble ladies.
Among the high-ranking concubines, the Imperial Noble Consort couldn't go because she needed to manage palace affairs, Consort Rong was in poor health, Consort Xi was out of favor and couldn't go because the child of Consort Wei was entrusted to Consort Xi's care after giving birth, and Consort Yi was pregnant and couldn't go either. So it was just the two of them.
Mingxiu didn't want to go at first because Chenghuan was only three years old and too young. Mingxiu was a little worried. However, when Consort Hui heard the news, she volunteered to take care of Chenghuan for her.
Let her go and have fun without worry.
After years of getting to know Consort Hui, Mingxiu felt quite at ease with her. Although she was a little reluctant to part with her daughter, she really wanted to go to the grasslands.
In the end, her daughter told her to go out and have fun, and just bring her a gift when she came back.
Ming Xiucai felt relieved, packed his things, and prepared to accompany Emperor Kangxi on his inspection tour beyond the Great Wall.
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