Although Wanwan knew it herself, hearing it made a difference.
Wanwan took Kangxi's hand and stood up, saying to him, "As a court official, it is your duty to share the Emperor's burdens."
Kangxi was very pleased and sat directly on the chaise longue. "Oh, that's different. This time, your father has made a great contribution."
"It is comparable to the usual achievements."
Furthermore, 'Such a feat will surely be remembered in history. As an emperor, Kangxi solved such a major problem during his reign, which shows his reputation in later generations...'
Kangxi looked at Wanwan and said, "Qingqing, I don't know how to reward you."
Wanwan remained calm, saying, "Father did the work, and Mother deserves the credit. What does it have to do with me?"
Kangxi was very satisfied with Wanwan's performance. In Kangxi's view, I can reward you, but you cannot take it for granted and ask me for it. Obviously, Kangxi liked Wanwan's words.
Kangxi raised his hand and said, "Come here."
Wanwan walked over and sat on the chaise longue, sitting close to Kangxi.
Kangxi said to Wanwan, "Your father said that this smallpox outbreak was discovered on your estate, so of course you deserve credit as well."
Therefore, I have decided to bestow upon you the title of Imperial Concubine.
Wanwan: "Your Majesty..."
Kangxi took Wanwan's hand and pulled her directly into his arms, letting her sit on his lap. "I know what you're going to say, but this is indeed a great achievement, and my mind is made up."
A few days later, after Emperor Kangxi had completely confirmed that smallpox could be prevented by cowpox, he began to reward those who had contributed to the cause.
Not long after, the imperial edict was issued.
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Wanyan Honglie was appointed Grand Secretary of the Hall of Imperial Sacrifices. Wanwan's second brother was appointed Prefect of Fujian and sent to a post outside the capital. After returning to the capital in two years, his future will be bright. Her eldest brother was appointed Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Her third brother was not appointed. He was more interested in gold and silver and doing business. He was not very interested in being an official, so he was not appointed this time.
Emperor Kangxi was quite satisfied with this result. After all, Wanwan's father was already a first-rank official, her eldest and second eldest brothers also had promising futures, and Wanwan herself was a concubine, and would be promoted to Imperial Noble Consort in a couple of days. If her third brother also had a promising future, then... if Wanwan had a son in the future, then Emperor Kangxi would have to worry.
Sure enough, less than three days later, the imperial edict conferring the title of Imperial Concubine on Wanwan was delivered to Jingren Palace.
I, Your Majesty, have carefully observed the Five Virtues and the profound influence of the Gui River and Yu River, and the virtuous conduct of the Ernan and Zhengshi dynasties, as well as the wisdom of the Guanju River. Drawing upon the ancient rites and customs, I hereby elevate you to the rank of Imperial Consort. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon you, Consort Ming, of the Wanyan clan, born into a distinguished family, a virtuous and capable minister of the inner palace, gentle and kind in heart, upright and virtuous in character. You have diligently observed the virtuous conduct recorded in history, day and night, and your exemplary conduct is exemplified in the imperial regalia, your words and actions measured and measured. Now, by the benevolent decree of the Empress Dowager, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Noble Consort Ming. May you illuminate the inner palace, welcoming abundant blessings to future generations. May you further cultivate the virtues of a wife, ensuring the everlasting prosperity of your family. Respectfully yours.
Everyone in Jingren Palace knelt outside the hall to listen to the imperial edict. After the edict was read, Wanwan said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great favor. Long live the Emperor!"
After Wanwan got up, the advisor immediately offered his congratulations.
The consultant said, "Congratulations, Your Highness."
Wanwan said, "Thank you for your kind words, Tingfeng." Tingfeng understood and walked up to the advisor, took a purse from his sleeve and handed it to the advisor.
Wanwan said to the consultant, "I'm sorry to have troubled you to make this trip, but please accept these golden melon seeds for tea."
Wanwan said, "If you are not busy, why don't you have a cup of tea at Jingren Palace before you leave?"
The advisor thanked the Empress. He accepted the reward, but refused to drink tea.
In response to Wanwan's words, Consultant Xingzhi waved his hand and said, "I dare not trouble myself. I will accept the golden melon seeds as a way for me to please Your Majesty."
As Kangxi's personal eunuch, the advisor naturally knew how important Consort Ming was to Kangxi. Accepting the purse was a way of befriending Consort Ming. Otherwise, refusing a reward on her joyous occasion would have made them enemies.
The advisor said, "This servant thanks Your Highness Consort Ming for the gift. The imperial edict has been delivered, and this servant should now return to the Qianqing Palace to report back."
Wanwan asked Tingyu to see off Eunuch Gu.
Tingyu saw Gu Linxing off out of Jingren Palace, and Gu Linxing said to Tingyu, "Thank you for your trouble, miss. I'll leave you here."
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When Tingyu returned to Jingren Palace, Wanwan sat directly on the bench outside, looking at the people in Jingren Palace.
Today is the auspicious day for me to confer the title of Imperial Noble Consort. The entire Jingren Palace will be granted a three-month monthly stipend.
In the evening, have the kitchen prepare two tables of delicious dishes, and you can all enjoy them.
The head palace maids, led by Tingyu and Tingfeng, and the head eunuchs, led by Changping, all knelt down and said, "This servant/this humble servant thanks Your Majesty for the reward."
Wanwan: "Alright, get up."
...
Leaving aside how happy Jingren Palace was, Consort Tong in Chengqian Palace was furious beyond words. Consort Tong had always boasted that her relationship with the Emperor, who was also her cousin, was special. She had lost the competition for the Empress position, and now she was not even eligible to be made a Noble Consort. How could she not be angry?
With a "snap," another fine piece of porcelain was gone. "You wretch, you're all wretches! I haven't even been made a Noble Consort yet, how could she be? I'm the Emperor's cousin."
Consort Tong's head maid, Xin'er, said to Consort Tong, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Consort Ming was able to be promoted to Imperial Consort entirely because of the men in her family who were capable. How can she compare to Your Majesty? Your Majesty's promotion to Imperial Consort was entirely due to Your Majesty's status as the Emperor's cousin."
Heaven help me, Xin'er felt that she didn't even believe what she was saying, but Consort Tong had a bad temper, and she didn't know how to persuade her, so she could only talk about the little blood relationship between the Empress and the Emperor.
Upon hearing this, Consort Tong immediately grabbed Xin'er's hand and said, "Really? My cousin really made me a consort because he likes me, while he made Consort Ming a noble consort just because his family is doing well, right?"
Xin'er didn't know what to say. She had clearly said that Consort Tong was made a consort because she was the emperor's cousin, but Consort Tong insisted on twisting it to mean that the emperor liked her. However, Xin'er couldn't deny it, because if she did, she would be the one to suffer. So she could only try to gloss over the situation.
Xin'er said, "Your Majesty is right. Consort Ming and Consort Leng Feng are all like her because of her family. How can they be like Your Majesty..." Xin'er dared not say the rest, lest Consort Tong seize on the word and start nitpicking.
After her outburst, Consort Tong gradually returned to normal. "I know that my relationship with my cousin is special. Alright, have someone clean up what's on the ground. Don't let anyone spread this." Her last sentence carried a warning.
Let's talk about Kunning Palace again.
Mu Xin asked, "Your Majesty, do you think it would be bad for you if the Emperor promoted Mingfei to Guifei? Would it threaten Your Majesty?"
Mu Xin was always loyal to Empress Niohuru. It's normal for him to have this concern. "Even if she is made a Noble Consort, so what? As long as I am the Empress, she will always have to be subordinate to me."
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