Chapter 137 Becoming a Mother for the First Time, No Experience
"It's still early, isn't it a bit absurd for you to start preparing now?" What kind of thought process does this person have? Giving up the power of the palace just to get pregnant? Are they crazy?
"How could I not have planned ahead? I don't believe you wouldn't know about Consort De's affairs."
This is also her own fault. If it weren't for her, no Yehenara clan would have entered her harem. Given their status and position, it's understandable that she would want to compete for them.
"So what? Can they get past you?" the Imperial Concubine said disdainfully. "Even if she gave birth to twins, so what? They're just twin princesses. Can the Emperor grant them a special pardon?"
Although that's what she said, she was also envious.
If it were someone from the past, and she had twins like these, she probably would have made it even more obvious than Yehenara.
The Yehenara clan was able to hide well, but a silent dog is more venomous, so it's understandable that the Empress was so wary.
"So, would the Imperial Concubine be willing to lend me a hand?"
The Imperial Concubine drank her spiritual spring water, so her body will definitely not be ruined like it was in her previous life.
Even if Lady Niohuru wanted to send another daughter into the palace, it depended on whether the Imperial Concubine was willing.
As long as the Imperial Concubine is around, Niohuru will restrain herself, after all, she already holds a high position.
Even if another one were sent in, given the Niohuru family's status, it would be impossible for them to produce another woman in the harem who would surpass the Imperial Concubine.
At most, he could be sent to the palace to give birth to a son with the bloodline of the Niohuru clan for the imperial concubine.
But how could the Empress grant their wish?
"You'll only cause me trouble, Your Majesty. There won't be a next time."
Hearing this, Fanghua smiled, which meant she agreed. "Then thank you, Your Highness."
"Don't thank me yet. Since you've given me this power, don't even think about taking it back. Let me explain first: as you said, I still have a princess to support, so some power is indeed more convenient."
Hearing this, Fanghua is perfectly acceptable.
"Of course." She would naturally assign some less important matters to the Imperial Concubine, but less important doesn't mean less work.
After the Imperial Concubine received the palace token from the Empress, she cursed the Empress for several days in Yongshou Palace.
The servants were so frightened that they didn't dare to breathe, for fear of incurring the wrath of the Imperial Concubine.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
After seeing the imperial concubine off, Fanghua ate her meal and then went to keep Chenghu company.
Of course, this time the mother and son mentioned choosing Haha beads.
"Has someone been chosen for the Empress Dowager?" He has never left the palace, nor has he ever interacted with his peers in the family. How is he supposed to choose?
Fanghua patted his little head. "There are two, but your imperial brother might choose one for you." It seems that Kangxi had already made up his mind about the choice, having only mentioned it briefly last time and not brought it up again.
Soon Chenghu will be three years old and start his formal education. If she doesn't make preparations early, Kangxi might take complete control of the situation.
She didn't want her son to be surrounded by people of questionable character.
After asking her son, she still had to ask the Emperor to find out about the other party's character.
"Then it's fine if it's Empress Dowager's decision, I have no objection." None of his uncles in the family are married, and he doesn't have any cousins of similar age, so it seems that Empress Dowager has chosen one of his uncles.
Looking at her well-behaved son, Fanghua felt gratified. Her son's fate had been changed, and he would have a smooth life from now on.
We need to find at least two people with similar interests for Chenghu.
You can't help but worry about the people you spend a lot of time with.
If our interests differ, a backstabbing incident could ruin everything.
"We'll choose your third maternal uncle's son, Algishan. He's the second son of the legitimate wife, so he doesn't have a heavy burden of responsibility. This way, there will be less scheming between you two."
She naturally speaks her mind to her son without beating around the bush.
Upon hearing this, Chenghu frowned slightly. "Empress Mother, is Uncle Arjishan easy to get along with? After all, I am a generation younger than him. It wouldn't be good for him to be my son's 'haha bead' (a type of bead for a child)."
Although Chenghu is only three years old, he is very clear-headed and has ideas and intelligence that are beyond his years.
Calling him a genius wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Fanghua had really forgotten about this. There's a big difference in their generations, so it's really unreasonable for her to have her uncle act as her laughing bead.
Fanghua fell silent for a moment.
"How about Your Majesty asks again for you?" That's the only way. It was her oversight; after all, she had never selected Haha Beads before and had no experience.
"Well, Mother, it would be best to ask Father, after all, my status is sensitive." He is the eldest son, and it's best for Father to make the decisions on some matters.
"Your Majesty, I don't think it's quite right for my uncle to do this."
After her son said that, Fanghua's mind cleared up; she had been making assumptions.
If that's the case, then we'll have to discuss it another way.
"Alright, Your Majesty understands."
After spending some more time with her son, Fanghua went to the Qianqing Palace. She came because of the Haha Pearl, so she didn't bring any soup or water for Kangxi.
Sure enough, as soon as he entered, Kangxi joked, "The Empress doesn't even come to see me sincerely anymore."
With no outsiders inside, Kangxi spoke more casually.
Hearing these resentful words, Fanghua could only laugh. "Why is Your Majesty being so sour? I came to see Your Majesty with important business, but I didn't have time to prepare. How about I have Qiaoling bring them to you later?"
But she had to reassure the person in front of her, since he was the one who had to make the decisions about his playmates.
"Oh." Upon hearing that she had come with serious business, Kangxi also put away his teasing expression. "What is it that made the Empress come in person?"
Fanghua didn't waste time with him and made her intentions clear.
Emperor Kangxi smiled upon hearing this.
He knew about the Hesheli clan's wives coming to the palace to pay their respects, but he didn't expect that this was indeed the matter they were discussing.
“Chenghu has indeed reached the age for enlightenment, but haha, I have other plans for Zhuzi. If the Empress has made a promise, then let’s give him a reward separately.”
Chenghu is his eldest son, and he has other plans for some things. Things like the Haha Pearl are not something the Empress can decide.
"Yes, it is true that I am a little impatient and inexperienced as this is my first time becoming a mother. After agreeing to the position, I felt that something was not right, so I came to see Your Majesty."
Hearing the Empress's words of weakness, Kangxi was very satisfied, and his anger at the Empress's presumptuousness subsided.
"It's alright, the Empress will be more experienced next time. I also want to have more princes with the Empress." With that, Kangxi beckoned to the Empress to come to his side.
"But you don't have any younger relatives in your family, so I suppose you agreed to accept someone of your own generation. But don't you think about it? Where in the world would an elder act as a laughing bead for a younger person?"
Upon seeing the person approach him, Kangxi pulled him into his arms and said, "Come and see, I have a few candidates."
After placing the person on his lap, Kangxi did not cause any trouble, but took out a memorial and opened it.
Several names immediately came into view, some of which were circled in red by Emperor Kangxi.
Fanghua looked at them and realized that these were probably the Emperor's choices, but if she wasn't mistaken, they were Han surnames.
It wasn't that she looked down on Han surnames, but she felt that they had too many rules, which might restrict Chenghu's true nature.
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