Emperor Kangxi felt that every time he stayed overnight at Jingren Palace, he would have an experience that he could not get in other palaces.
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The night passed just like that.
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The next day, Kangxi went to court in high spirits, while Wanwan slept a little longer before Tingyu woke her up.
Tingyu said, “Your Highness, it’s time to get up. Today is your first time paying respects since being promoted to Imperial Concubine. You can’t be late.”
Hearing this, Wanwan couldn't help but think to herself, 'Doesn't the Empress get tired of paying her respects like this every day? And many of the other concubines arrive early, those of lower rank even earlier.'
Wanwan thought to herself, 'Fortunately, my rank is high.'
Wanwan yawned.
Wanwan said, "Come in and serve me."
Only Tingyu and Tingfeng were allowed to enter Wanwan's bedroom; other second-class palace maids were not permitted to enter.
"Your Majesty," said Tingyu, "this hairpin is a newly crafted piece of jewelry sent from Zhenbaoxuan. It is simple yet exquisite, and it suits Your Majesty very well."
As someone who has served Wanwan since childhood, Tingyu knows Wanwan very well. She likes to wear Hanfu and doesn't like to wear heavy jewelry on her head.
Therefore, the jewelry designed by Wanwan and made at Zhenbaoxuan is generally small but very creative, simple and light yet exquisite, which has won the favor of many young ladies.
"Yesterday was the auspicious day for Her Majesty to establish a Noble Consort. All the newly made jewelry from Zhenbaoxuan was sent to Jingren Palace, and the best pieces were selected."
Yes, don't be envious, Wanwan's jewelry is given away by the box.
After Tingyu finished dressing Wanwan, looking at Wanwan's ethereal beauty, she could only sigh, "Your Majesty is so blessed."
Tingfeng said, "Your Majesty, these earrings are openwork, making them very delicate, Your Majesty..."
Wanwan admired her own appearance. "Alright, put it on me."
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Wanwan arrived at the gate of Jingren Palace in a sedan chair and went inside. The concubines all arrived early today, after all, none of them wanted to offend the Noble Consort who had been favored ever since she entered the palace.
Even Consort Tong arrived earlier than usual today, and she didn't dare to give Wanwan a hard time, even though she was very angry.
Everyone had arrived. Wanwan walked in, and all the concubines stood up to greet her, including Consort Tong, who said, "Your Majesty, may Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
The Empress had not yet appeared. Wanwan saw everyone bowing to her and felt an urge to say "All of you rise," but she restrained herself.
Wanwan called out, "Get up."
After saying that, he turned around and sat down in his usual seat, the upper left.
Consort Tong remained silent.
Both Consort Nara and Consort Majia offered their congratulations.
Later, some other concubines also congratulated Wanwan on her promotion to Imperial Concubine. Since one cannot hit a smiling face, Wanwan naturally spoke to the concubines in a friendly manner.
After everyone had finished congratulating her, Tong Fei could only say "Congratulations" no matter how unwilling she was.
Even though Consort Tong was unwilling, she could only congratulate Consort Ming.
Wanwan, in a good mood, said, "Thank you, Consort Tong."
However, Empress Niohuru appeared shortly afterward.
Everyone rose and paid their respects, saying, "Your Majesty, we pay our respects. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
Empress Niohuru said, "My sisters, you may rise."
All the concubines thanked "Empress Xie".
After paying her respects, Wanwan should kneel before the Empress. Concubines who have been promoted must perform the full kneeling ceremony before the Empress to be considered successful.
Wanwan got up, walked to the middle, knelt down and bowed to the Empress. After she finished bowing, the Empress told her to get up.
Empress Niohuru said, "This palace congratulates Consort Ming."
Wanwan thanked her.
That's all for now, after rambling on for a while.
Then they went to the Cining Palace to pay their respects to the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager.
They sat for quite some time before finally returning to Jingren Palace.
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Time just keeps moving forward.
This year marks Wanwan's second year in the palace for the Lunar New Year. Last time, the New Year celebrations in the palace were rather monotonous due to the Empress's passing, but this year will be different.
Not long after Wanwan's investiture ceremony, it was the New Year. Logically, for such an important event as the New Year, Wanwan, as a Noble Consort, should have assisted the Empress.
However, Empress Niohuru did not ask Wanwan for help, but did everything herself, so her health was not good. She was already tired, and now it was even worse.
After the New Year, Empress Niohuru's health deteriorated further, and the custom of paying respects to her was canceled.
The Empress was unwell, and as a concubine, she was obligated to attend to her. However, Wanwan, being of high rank, could only go during the day.
Two months passed, and then a piece of news came out that shocked Wanwan.
That means that Lady Uya was pregnant. More than a month ago, Wanwan wanted to tear off the fig leaf covering the late empress, so Kangxi did not like the late empress very much.
Six months after her death, Niohuru was made empress. Niohuru also met the same fate as her original empress, serving as empress for only six months before her health deteriorated.
Consort Tong got Uya pregnant and planned to adopt the child two years later. She thought this timing was correct, but it seems that the butterfly effect still occurred.
Originally, Consort Tong had been in the palace for a long time without getting pregnant, which was why they planned to adopt her, but now...
Because Uya is now pregnant, two years earlier than originally planned.
Does that mean everything that was going to happen will happen at a different time, or will some things never happen at all...?
After thinking for a while, Wanwan summoned the system, calling it "Xiao Jiu".
System: [Host, what's wrong?]
Wanwan asked, "Why is Wuya pregnant now? The timing is wrong."
System: [Host, this is the butterfly effect, but the general situation will not be much different.]
Although Lady Uya is currently pregnant, Kangxi's next child will still be Yinqi, and his third child will be Yinzhi.
Wanwan: "Then does that mean I'll never be able to have children?"
System: [Yes, host, but you can exploit vulnerabilities.]
[The host can choose a child from the Kangxi era with orderly teeth, but who was not raised properly].
Wanwan thought to herself, 'Kangxi didn't raise the Sixth Prince, the Eleventh Prince, and the Eighteenth Prince. Kangxi was too old when he had the Eighteenth Prince, so Wanwan probably wouldn't be able to bring herself to have him.'
So there are only two choices: the Sixth Prince and the Eleventh Prince. That's not bad either. Two sons, plus a little princess, would be just right. Then, we could have Consort Tong's Eighth Prince born. Two sons and one daughter would be perfect.
Wanwan realized something was wrong. "If Wuya is pregnant now, that means that Ma Ge Ma Jia's concubine is also pregnant, and even earlier than Wuya."
The system answered Wanwan's question: "Yes, host, Consort Ma Jia is pregnant, almost three months along."
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