Chapter 37 Grandfather and Grandson Battle
As Emperor Kangxi sipped his digestive tea, he heard his grandmother speak and immediately looked up. “I’m a bit busy, but these past few days I’ve gotten used to Consort Hui serving me during my afternoon nap. I’m not afraid that Your Majesty still has something to say to Consort Hui, so I’ll wait a bit.”
That's a rather blunt statement.
Emperor Kangxi could somewhat guess the Empress Dowager's intention in summoning Consort Hui, but he did not intend to end the matter so quickly.
He won't stop until he achieves his goal.
Otherwise, this matter will only go on indefinitely.
Before his death, the Emperor instructed him that no descendant of the Qing Dynasty should have Mongolian blood.
He could listen to his grandmother in everything, but he would not back down on this matter.
Horqin has already achieved unparalleled glory.
The glory of the Empress Dowager and Empress Mother is enough.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager could no longer persuade Consort Hui to stay and said, "Your Majesty should also take good care of your health. I will not keep you any longer. Please go back."
Kangxi didn't stand on ceremony; after bowing to Consort Hui, he left directly.
But as soon as they left, the Empress Dowager angrily smashed the teacup beside her, a commotion that startled even her.
"Your Majesty," the Empress Dowager looked at the Grand Empress Dowager beside her, somewhat at a loss, "What has caused such a great uproar?"
The Grand Empress Dowager glared at the Empress Dowager. "Qiqige, I don't believe you're unaware of my thoughts." This was the first time in many years that the Grand Empress Dowager had spoken so harshly to the Empress Dowager.
"Hmph, don't play dumb with me. What do you think of Consort Hui's matter?"
The Empress Dowager may not understand, but she was unwilling to let her niece suffer any injustice.
Originally, the family had no intention of sending someone to the palace so early.
The Empress Dowager herself personally selected the person and forced them into the palace. Now, with this kind of behavior, the Empress Dowager is also very upset because she knows all too well the Empress Dowager's methods.
“Your Majesty, Consort Hui is a princess of Khorchin. I believe she knows what she should and shouldn’t do.”
"You believe it? What good does it do?" The Empress Dowager was still furious. "Back then, you also said you believed in the Tongjia clan's affairs, but what happened in the end? If I hadn't acted quickly, you would still be here so peacefully."
The Empress Dowager was so angry that her liver hurt. Back then, Meng Guqing was useless, so she had no choice but to choose Qiqige. But what happened in the end?
Fulin not only did not favor her, but also elevated her to a high status. If it weren't for her suppressing Tongjia, she would not be enjoying the honor of being an empress dowager.
"Your Majesty," the Empress Dowager said, "you must be careful what you say."
As she spoke, she also dropped the Buddhist prayer beads in her hand heavily. "Back then, it was because you, my mother, were too hasty that the emperor almost found out. If I hadn't cleaned up the mess, we might be practicing Buddhism on the mountain right now."
She had always known that her aunt was ruthless, but she never expected that she would even dare to harm the emperor's own mother for the sake of power.
The emperor is indeed no longer bound by his maternal clan, but his favor towards the Tongjia clan is in no way inferior to that of the Khorchin.
The Empress Dowager realized she had spoken out of turn and took several deep breaths to calm herself down.
"Qiqige, I don't care whose princess Gerile is, but the Qing Dynasty's harem cannot tolerate exclusive favor. Do you understand?"
Both of them were victims of the emperor's exclusive favor.
If it weren't for their ruthless methods, they wouldn't have the foothold they have now.
“How could I not understand, Your Majesty? But Gerile is different. She has only been in the palace for a short time. The Emperor has already established an Empress and has a legitimate son. He will not be like the late Emperor. I believe the Emperor has his own plans.”
She had watched Xuan Ye grow up since he was a child, and she knew him at least seven or eight parts of his life, if not ten. He didn't seem like the type to be devoted to one person.
If that were true, the Empress wouldn't have ended up like this with her abilities; the Empress Dowager is just too worried.
"Hmph, I don't care. If Consort Hui doesn't move out of Qianqing Palace within three days, then don't blame me for taking action. All I want is a prince with Khorchin blood."
After she finished speaking, a murderous glint appeared in her eyes, which sent a chill down the Empress Dowager's spine.
"Your Majesty, I won't allow it." That was her own niece; she would never let her perish in the palace.
"What good is it if you forbid it? You can't possibly rebel against the heavens. I'm entrusting the matter of Consort Hui to you. If you don't give me a satisfactory result within three days, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
No one knew about the quarrel between the two powerful figures in Cining Palace, but Consort Hui in Qianqing Palace was very worried.
She was clever; her visit to Cining Palace today made her realize that the Empress Dowager was already dissatisfied with her. If she continued to live in Qianqing Palace, she would incur the Empress Dowager's wrath.
Therefore, she had to get the emperor's permission to leave.
Kangxi was unaware of Consort Hui's many thoughts; what he was thinking about now was how to completely destroy the idea of the prince of Khorchin blood.
After a good afternoon nap, Kangxi went to the front hall to handle court affairs.
Consort Hui didn't rush to mention her move to the Emperor; instead, she started counting down the days until she could pay her respects.
The last time was supposed to be the day for the harem to pay their respects, but the emperor made too much of a scene that night, so she sent someone to Kunning Palace to ask for leave early. She has been in the palace for more than half a month and has not yet been able to see the empress.
She wanted to use the Empress to leave the Qianqing Palace.
Thinking of the Empress's shrewdness and the deep affection between the Emperor and Empress, she felt that her hope of leaving might lie with the Empress.
If Fanghua knew how highly she thought of herself, she would probably laugh out loud.
Even if she had the ability, she wouldn't plan to do it, because in her opinion, this kind of battle between grandparents and grandchildren is the most exciting.
It's not a bad thing for her to win or lose.
The Empress Dowager's pressure eventually frightened her, and she summoned Consort Hui to her palace. The Emperor did not come with her, but he was accompanied by a nanny whom the Emperor had bestowed upon him.
She recognized the old woman; she was the old woman who had served Lady Tongjia back then. She never expected that the Emperor would bestow her upon Consort Hui.
"You may go and rest for a while. I have something to say to Consort Hui."
After sending the person away, the Empress Dowager held Consort Hui's hand, her eyes reddening, and said, "My poor Gerile, how can I help you?"
The Empress Dowager was her own aunt, so Gerile naturally trusted her. "Aunt, did the Grand Empress Dowager make things difficult for you?" She wasn't stupid. The Grand Empress Dowager's gaze was somewhat unfriendly during the last meal. If the Emperor hadn't been there, the Grand Empress Dowager would probably have already made things difficult for her.
"I've ruined you. I shouldn't have let you enter the palace." The Empress Dowager was filled with regret.
From the time of the late emperor onwards, none of the Mongol empresses and concubines in the harem had a good ending.
Why did she agree to let Gerile become that pawn in the first place?
That shouldn't be done.
"Aunt is fine. As long as Gerile is not pregnant, with your protection, no one in the harem will dare to harm me in the slightest."
Gerile's eyes also started to sting.
She knew from a young age that she was different from her sisters. Although she was pampered, she suffered no less than them.
In the end, life and death are still in the hands of others.
"The Empress Dowager wants you to move out of the Qianqing Palace within three days. I know that. If you can't do as she wishes, I'm afraid..." She couldn't finish her sentence, her voice choked with discomfort.
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