Chapter 44 Niohuru Jin Consort, the Empress Dowager's Scheme Against the Two
"Zhang Shi has certainly caught Fang'er's eye." Kangxi quipped, looking at Zhang Shi, who held the highest rank among them.
Fanghua glared at him, "Your Majesty, what are you saying? I'm only doing this because of the eldest princess. After all, she's Your Majesty's first princess, so of course I have to value her a bit."
These words sound very nice; at least Emperor Kangxi thought his empress was the most virtuous empress in the world.
"Haha, the Empress has the heart of a loving mother. So, Zhang's rank will be as Fang'er suggested. As for the other concubines, except for Nara who is promoted to Changzai, they will stay where they are."
Emperor Kangxi was also a ruthless man.
There are at least five or ten concubines in the harem now, but he just cuts them all off, except for those with children.
"These newly promoted women, apart from those from the Yehenara, Magiya, and Fuca clans, will be granted the rank of Noble Lady, while the rest will be granted the rank of Consort. We'll discuss their future after they gain favor with the emperor."
The new concubines are immediately given the title of "Da Ying" upon entering the palace, while the older servants who served them remain at the rank of "Shu Fei" (a low-ranking concubine). Haha, indeed, the imperial family is the most ruthless place.
"Yes, then I will follow Your Majesty's instructions and inform the Imperial Household Department to allow those concubines to enter the palace first." In this matter, Fanghua finally saw through Kangxi's ruthlessness.
"good."
"However, I would like to mention the rank of the Niohuru clan. I wonder if Fang'er has any suggestions?" Kangxi picked up his teacup and suddenly spoke.
Fanghua was shocked by his words. He wanted to promote Niohuru to a higher rank, which meant that it was certain she could not have children.
Or is he trying to use the Niohuru clan to deal with him?
My thoughts raced for a moment.
"I really haven't thought about that. I wonder what Your Majesty thinks." She wanted to hear how this person planned to elevate Niohuru.
If she doesn't care about her dignity as Empress, then she shouldn't blame her for being ruthless.
After pondering for a while, Kangxi said, "I think Niohuru has made contributions in the previous dynasty, so she should not be left out of this grand conferment of titles on the harem. After Consort Hui, she was promoted to Consort. Why not promote Consort Niohuru to Noble Consort? That way, the harem will have someone to help the Empress, so that the Empress won't have no time to be with me."
By the end, Kangxi's tone carried a hint of resentment.
Since it is not yet time for Yinreng to arrive, Fanghua is intentionally or unintentionally avoiding his favor.
However, she also knew that she couldn't let the man lose interest, and she was willing to enjoy some of the pleasures of the bedroom.
Empress Changkai's beauty was unmatched in the harem, but because of her high position, she usually concealed it to some extent.
Even so, her charm is unmatched.
Fanghua understood that this meant the scoundrel knew she was intentionally avoiding his affections.
"Your Majesty." Upon hearing this, she shyly punched Kangxi's chest with her jade fist. "How could I not accompany Your Majesty? It's just that Your Majesty has a new sister and has forgotten about me."
Ha, what a dog of a man! So many women in the harem are fighting over him, isn't that enough? What, does the empress have to disregard her dignity and tear each other apart?
"Since Your Majesty is so fond of Sister Niohuru, then I naturally agree to this Consort."
You bastard.
I don't know how he went to Niohuru's side and made up stories about himself, but I really thought I would believe his nonsense.
Helping yourself, haha. Palace power is the face of the empress. If you really give it up, who knows how others will view you in the future?
She would never relinquish power.
"However, Sister Niohuru has been in the palace for some time now. I heard that she has been looking for imperial physicians to treat her health recently. It seems that she is getting anxious because of the prosperity of the harem's offspring."
You want to flatter me? Well, we'll see if you have the heart for it.
The issue of offspring was an insurmountable barrier between Niohuru and him, one that neither of them could overcome.
Upon hearing this, Kangxi paused, and his gaze toward the Empress turned slightly colder.
"How did we get to this? Did she mention it to the Empress?" Kangxi was somewhat worried.
Now is the time to use Xerox, and we absolutely must not let the news get out.
If Niohuru and Xiebilong knew that she was no longer able to have children, it would be very inappropriate for him to regain control of the court. The imperial concubine was a favorite and a favor from the emperor.
Fanghua seemed oblivious to Kangxi's cold expression, leaning against him and speaking softly.
"How could she possibly tell me anything? She just visits Chenghu from time to time. I could tell from her happy expression, Your Majesty."
Fanghua gently pushed herself away from his embrace. "You too, even putting aside everything else, Consort Niohuru should have made a move given her seniority in the palace."
As she spoke, she looked down at Kangxi's body and said, "Your Majesty is quite vigorous, so why hasn't Consort Niohuru shown any signs of pregnancy yet? Could it be that there is a real problem with her health? If so, then the imperial physicians should take good care of her."
Emperor Kangxi was shocked by her bold remarks. "Fang'er, what nonsense are you talking about? It seems that I haven't visited you in a long time, which has made you speak without restraint."
The matter of the new concubine entering the palace and her rank have been settled.
However, the concubines in the palace received promotions before the newcomers entered the palace, which made Nara and Zhang Shi and others extremely happy.
When Consort Hui learned that Niohuru had been promoted to Imperial Noble Consort, she felt relieved, knowing she could now give a satisfactory answer to the Empress Dowager.
Now she would no longer be targeted by the Empress Dowager, and her life would be guaranteed.
Thinking of the three Mongolian princesses still being cared for in the Cining Palace, her mood improved, so she had some things picked out and planned to go and talk to her younger sisters.
The Empress Dowager naturally saw all of Consort Hui's actions. Before Consort Hui became pregnant, as long as she did not seduce the monarch, the Empress Dowager was willing to tolerate her a little, after all, she was her junior.
However, she was somewhat angry that the emperor had not consulted her about promoting Niohuru to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort.
They felt that the emperor had grown too powerful and had begun to rely on himself.
"I've heard that Niohuru has been going to Kunning Palace quite frequently lately," the Empress Dowager asked, turning her prayer beads in her hand.
Su Ma, who was serving her, paused for a moment before speaking, "That is true, but Niohuru mostly goes to see Prince Chenghu."
Although the Empress Dowager has relinquished power, it doesn't mean there's no one left in the harem. It's easy for her to find out what's going on in the harem.
The Empress Dowager closed her eyes, her prayer beads spinning rapidly in her hand.
With a snap, the prayer beads in her hand broke, and the full beads scattered all over the ground.
"The Empress is indeed blessed, favored and with children. Unfortunately, sometimes being too blessed isn't necessarily a good thing. As for Su, is the Emperor still administering medicine to the Niohuru clan?"
Su Ma knew her princess well and knew what she was worried about: the fear that if the two families joined forces, the imperial power would fall into the wrong hands.
"It's stopped."
"Stop it. Xuan Ye is still too soft-hearted. If he uses one family, he has to suppress another. Why doesn't he understand my good intentions? Fine, I'll help him out."
The Empress Dowager clasped her hands together and chanted a Buddhist prayer. Then she said, "Make sure Niohuru's health is completely ruined. It would be best to do it in the Empress's palace. I don't want to see them getting too close."
Su Ma still tried to offer a few words of advice, but was glared at by the Empress Dowager and shut up.
"Alright, just do what I tell you to do."
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