Consort Tong jokingly said, "Consort Xi really deserves to be punished. She doesn't know what she should say and what she shouldn't say. I think it would be better if the Imperial Noble Consort gave Consort Xi a nanny named 'Rules' so she could learn the rules of the palace and avoid making mistakes in the future."
Besides disliking everyone equally, Consort Tong particularly disliked Empress Hesheli and Empress Niohuru, as the three of them were initially the strongest contenders for the Empress title. However, in the end, Consort Tong was the only one who became Empress; the other two were the strongest contenders.
In particular, Empress Heseri, whether it was the former Empress Niohuru, the current Consort Tong, or the other concubines sitting on the stool below, all had received special "care" from Empress Heseri.
Therefore, their hatred for Hesheli was almost ingrained in their bones. Countless people lost their children because of Hesheli, and many others were unable to have children because of her.
As a result, after Consort Xi finished speaking, she aroused public anger.
Wanwan watched the people below argue, while she herself was the "master" who could decide life and death with a single word.
I have to say, sitting up there is really nice; the view is great, and you can see other people's little movements clearly.
PS: This is because the author experienced it firsthand and realized that when he stood on the podium, he could clearly see what the students below were doing.
Wanwan could see clearly what they were thinking; they all wanted to use her to suppress Consort Xi. However, even if they didn't use her, Wanwan would still suppress Consort Xi.
Today is the day I establish my authority. How can I let a mere concubine challenge me? If I were to rightfully manage the harem in the future, wouldn't the other concubines cause trouble for me?
After watching them finish arguing, Wanwan said, "I also think that Consort Xi is ignorant of the rules and has committed insubordination. From today onwards, you will be confined to your quarters. You may leave Jingyang Palace again only when you realize your mistake."
Wanwan then added, "I think Consort Tong's suggestion is excellent. After you return from paying your respects, I will have Tingfeng send a governess to your Jingyang Palace so she can learn proper manners."
But after Wanwan said that, Consort Tong seemed to remember something. She seemed to recall being told by Wanwan before that she didn't know the rules and that she was supposed to be given a governess.
If what I just said, wouldn't it remind everyone of the times when they had face?
Thinking of this, Consort Tong's face immediately fell.
Clearly, it wasn't just when Consort Tong mentioned it that they remembered; they also remembered it when Wanwan mentioned it a second time.
However, even if they wanted to laugh, they had to hold it in because they dared not.
Although Consort Tong was not as favored as Wanwan, she was still Emperor Kangxi's cousin, and in his eyes, she was more like family. He treated her very well.
The other concubines and noble ladies are often inside, but so far only Noble Lady Yi is somewhat favored. However, when the kings of hell are fighting, these little shrimps dare not speak out of turn.
Wanwan said, "Alright, is there any other problem? Did the palace allowances arrive on time? Did the servants of the Imperial Household Department embezzle your monthly allowances? We also found a lot of silk and cloth in the homes of the bondservants, many of which were tribute items, as well as charcoal for winter use. So your allowances this year are higher than in previous years."
Hearing Wanwan's words, Wuya was somewhat alarmed, after all, her entire family had been raided and exiled.
The handkerchief in her hand was unconsciously gripped tighter.
Wanwan said, "However, it will only be higher this year. Next year, it will be the same as before."
As Wanwan said this, she glanced at Wuya Shi and thought to herself, 'Truly, evil lives on for a thousand years. It seems that Wuya Shi's death is about to happen soon, just like her original one.'
Upon hearing Wanwan's words, Consort Tong replied, "Everything is fine in my palace."
Clearly, Consort Tong was still angry.
However, Wanwan didn't care and moved on to the next question. "Where is Consort An?"
Consort An said, "There was nothing wrong with what I said to Her Highness the Imperial Noble Consort."
Then one after another, the Nara clan, the Majia clan, and the Hesheli clan.
Some noble ladies often take the initiative to reply; they are not yet qualified to be questioned one by one by the Imperial Noble Consort.
However, it is clear that Consort Yi has become arrogant. Perhaps Kangxi gave her the feeling that he cared about her, after all, she was the most favored concubine besides the Imperial Noble Consort.
Consort Yi replied, “Your Majesty, everything is fine in my Yikun Palace. However, a few days ago, when I asked my servant to go to the Imperial Household Department to fetch some fabric, they said they were out of Yun brocade. But His Majesty said he would reward me with a piece of rose-red Yun brocade to make a dress. His Majesty said I look beautiful in rose-red Yun brocade.”
Consort Yi must have been a little angry. After all, Emperor Kangxi had promised to promote her to the rank of Consort, but in the end she was only a Noble Lady. The rank of Consort was a dividing point in the hierarchy of the harem. Those of the rank of Consort and above could be called Empress, but now she could only be called Lady. Naturally, she was unhappy.
Although Lady Guoluo dared not face Wanwan directly, she was telling the truth, after all, Emperor Kangxi had indeed rewarded her with a piece of Yun brocade.
Now, saying it out loud wouldn't be considered an act of insubordination, but rather a normal reply to the Imperial Noble Consort, so naturally the Imperial Noble Consort couldn't say anything.
Consort Yi saw this point and was unhappy that she couldn't be promoted to the rank of concubine.
Wanwan was already somewhat unhappy after hearing what Consort Yi said.
Wanwan said, “Logically speaking, only concubines and above can use Yun brocade. Although you are a Noble Lady, since the Emperor personally bestowed it upon you, it is fine to give it to you. However, this batch of Yun brocade is relatively small. I have already used it all up. How about I have Zhenbaozhai send a few bolts into the palace and bestow two more bolts upon you, and also give some to the concubines in the harem as a congratulatory gift to all the concubines in the harem for their promotions.”
This is indeed not Kangxi's fault. He was busy with the war on the front lines, so how could he have time to care about whether the Yunjin in the harem was still there?
It was just that Consort Yi suited his tastes a bit, so he casually bestowed the gift upon her. He never imagined that this chaotic scene would unfold today.
Wanwan added, "Don't worry, what's yours will be yours, but I wouldn't stoop to taking even a single bolt of your fabric."
Everyone in the harem knew that Wanwan's most profitable establishments, Zhenbaozhai and Fengminglou, were the first to be sent to the palace, and then to the Wanyan family.
Among the wealthiest concubines in the imperial harem, Wanwan was undoubtedly number one.
Hearing this, Consort Yi was somewhat unhappy that Wanwan had embarrassed herself, but she really couldn't say anything.
The brocade should have been chosen by the Imperial Noble Consort first. After that, it would be the turn of those of lower status. Although it was a gift from the Emperor, they had already used it, so there was no way to ask the Imperial Noble Consort to return it to them.
So he could only swallow his anger.
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