Chapter 99 Beneath a calm exterior lies a great ambition.
Walking slowly under the sun, even though the sun is blazing, there is always a gentle breeze that brings a touch of coolness.
I strolled slowly into the Imperial Garden, accompanied by a gentle breeze and fragrant blossoms.
Inside, the grass was lush and green, and the vibrant colors were particularly eye-catching.
The deeper you go, the more the fragrance fills your nostrils, making you feel very comfortable. All kinds of flowers, plants and trees are in various shapes and colors, making your mood change with their appearance.
Once she started walking, she couldn't stop. Fanghua came to a lotus pond. The lotus petals were long and spread out like saucers when in full bloom, supporting a dark green lotus seedpod. The upward-facing side of the seedpod had many small holes, inside which lay the lotus seeds.
All its splendor is captivating.
Just as Fanghua was immersed in the beautiful scenery, an untimely voice rang out from behind her.
"This humble concubine greets Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
Fanghua recognized the voice very well. She had thought the woman was honest, but she never expected that she would have other ideas so soon after becoming pregnant.
Hopefully, she's not as scheming as the previous one.
Otherwise, she wouldn't mind sending another girl from the Ma Jia clan to the palace.
After all, Ma Jia's family background wasn't particularly prestigious.
Fanghua's beautiful mood was disturbed, which was really unpleasant. She turned around and saw a person with a protruding belly standing not far away from her.
She bowed just now as if she hadn't even called out yet, haha, interesting.
"Who did I think was so clueless? Oh, it's you, Ma Jia Shi. No wonder." Fanghua's eyes were full of mockery.
"It's such a beautiful view, but people have ruined it. It's really disgusting."
This was the harshest thing Fanghua had ever said to a concubine of low rank.
Normally, the Empress is always gentle and tolerant, and rarely has any disagreements with the concubines below her. No one expected that she would treat Consort Ma Jia like this this time, which shocked everyone.
"Your Majesty," Ma Jia said pitifully, taking two steps back. "Your Majesty, I don't know how I have offended you, that Your Majesty dislikes me so much?"
She was putting on an act; anyone who didn't know better would think the Empress had done something to her.
"Even if you are dissatisfied with me, you cannot disregard the imperial heir in my womb. Please, Your Majesty, have mercy." With that, Ma Jia knelt down.
Fanghua was speechless. Kangxi was in no mood to come to the Imperial Garden at this time. What was she putting on an act for?
If you're mentally ill, go see the imperial physician. What's the point of acting crazy in front of her?
"You're a little cunning, but not much." Fanghua looked down at Ma Jia, who was kneeling on the ground. "Take good care of your belly. If you can't keep this child, Ma Jia, you'd better think carefully about what I might do to you next."
Her good mood was ruined, so can't she be a little irritable?
Hmph, do you really think she's a weakling?
After taking a few steps forward and getting closer to Lady Majia, Fanghua's voice echoed softly in Lady Majia's ears, "No matter how much the Emperor values offspring, he cannot surpass me. In the future, Lady Majia should send people to Kunning Palace more often if she has any business. After all, the inner palace is not allowed to interfere in politics, and not just anyone can go to the front court."
After saying that, Fanghua strode away from the Imperial Garden.
On the way back, Fanghua kept a long face, which showed how unhappy she was.
Shortly after the Empress left, Lady Magiya was helped to her feet by her palace maids.
"Your Majesty," a palace maid called out to Ma Jia with some concern.
"Useless." Ma Jia shook off the palace servant's hand and walked away without looking back in the other direction where the Empress had left.
After the people had gone far away, a few people emerged from a dark shadow, one master and three servants.
"She's stupid. The Empress was right about one thing: the harem should not interfere in politics. No matter what, they can't surpass her, the Empress." The person who came out said with a faint smile, revealing his thoughts.
"You tell me, if there were no empress, wouldn't things be different?"
No one responded to this person's words.
Luckily, there was no one else around, otherwise I would have been scared to death on the spot if I heard those words.
"Your Majesty, please wait a little longer. With your family background, it's not impossible for you to try and secure the Empress's position," the nanny beside her said with a smile.
"Yes, with my family background, why shouldn't I be the empress?" After saying that, the man smiled and turned to leave with his entourage.
But no one saw that in the grove of low trees where the Empress had just stood, a little eunuch was squatting there, listening to the surroundings.
He overheard the conversation between that person and the old woman.
They recognized the person as well.
After waiting for some time, the young eunuch finally left from the low clump of trees.
Li Changfu never expected that the tip he had set up would lead to such incredible news.
"Are you sure you didn't see wrong?" Li Changfu asked repeatedly to confirm.
"Grandpa Li, how could I dare to be wrong? You know this, I have excellent hearing and eyesight as well." The little eunuch felt no embarrassment whatsoever; it was precisely because of this ability that Grandpa Li had taken a liking to him.
Li Changfu smiled and took out a purse. "I know your abilities, kid. Here, this is a reward for you. Do a good job, and I'll entrust you with important tasks next time."
This kid is really good. The Empress had told him to find a clever one, and now there's one.
He understood what the Empress wanted to do, and it was precisely because he understood that he felt this young man had potential.
After sending Xiao Caizi away, Li Changfu went to the main hall to report the matter.
Fanghua never expected that such a big drama would unfold after she left.
"She certainly dares to think that way." She hadn't really paid much attention to the Yehenara clan before, but now she had to start to care.
"Li Changfu, have our men keep an eye on things. Report anything directly to me. I don't want anyone blocking my way."
Li Changfu respectfully agreed and then withdrew.
After the people left, Zhang Mama stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, the Yehenara clan is quite powerful. I'm afraid we should inform the master and the others about this matter." After all, Your Highness is in the inner palace, and many things are not very convenient for you to do.
After the Empress Dowager passed away, Fanghua brought up the affairs of the Imperial Household Department to Emperor Kangxi's attention, and Kangxi began to pay more attention to the inner palace.
Fanghua didn't regret it. After all, Kangxi's attention to her was about the same as before, and it wasn't necessarily more convenient for the Empress Dowager to keep an eye on her before.
"It's time to tell the family. Granny, you haven't seen your brother in a long time, have you? I heard he gave you a grandson. When you go back to see the child, please also visit your father and mother for me."
Zhang Mama immediately understood the Empress's meaning, "Yes, this old servant has remembered."
The Emperor acted swiftly, and soon the Imperial Household Department responded.
A large number of people were imprisoned, and a group of people were beaten to death. Just as the emperor was preparing to replace his own people, Fanghua also took the opportunity to send some people over.
I must say, the control pills Xiaofeng gave me are really effective. Unfortunately, they are limited. Although I can't tell her anything about her, I also can't be absolutely loyal.
However, Fanghua felt that this was enough.
The Imperial Household Department is a good place, and Fanghua has no intention of giving it up entirely.
On this day, the Emperor personally came to Kunning Palace to discuss matters concerning the Imperial Household Department with her.
Fanghua didn't mince words; she simply selected some people and had them join the Imperial Household Department.
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