After a moment of hesitation, Yunyi finally revealed her true thoughts.
Yes, I'm not actually that noble. I did have other reasons for wanting to save the Empress.
Yunyi teased Xiaoqi.
If my actions appeared in a novel, they would definitely be something only a saint would do. As a concubine, not only did I not fight with the main wife, but I even went on credit to buy elixirs to save her.
As soon as she finished speaking, Yunyi's tone suddenly changed. "But this decision of mine is not something I made lightly; it is the result of careful consideration."
Historically, after Empress Niohuru passed away, the original owner of the body, from the Tongjia clan, was only granted the title of Imperial Noble Consort.
With a sneer, Yunyi said disdainfully, "The Imperial Noble Consort, though she sounds like a deputy empress, is still just a deputy empress, not the principal wife."
The original owner's lifelong dream was to become her cousin's wife and have a child with him.
Unfortunately, throughout her life, her child was switched, and she was only made empress in a way that seemed like a way to bring good luck before her death, and she passed away after only one day.
Having explained the background, Yunyi continued to elaborate.
Now that I've traveled back in time, the child-swapping incident won't happen, and I won't be consumed by resentment, leading to my early death.
Therefore, even after Empress Niohuru passed away, I was unable to become empress.
Since that's the case, it's better to let the Empress continue living, and I'll just be an ordinary imperial concubine.
But if you become an Imperial Noble Consort, you'll be the most powerful woman in the harem. Isn't that a good thing? At this point, Xiao Qi still didn't understand and couldn't help but ask her question.
Yunyi covered her mouth and smiled warmly. "Silly Xiaoqi, it's not good that you're the number one in the harem."
With the Empress's death, I became the Imperial Noble Consort, and with the auspicious blessing of twins, I became the target of the entire harem.
At that time, my son will be born to the Imperial Noble Consort, which is equivalent to half a legitimate son, and his status will be noble.
You think the Hesheli family behind the Crown Prince and the Nara family behind Consort Hui are pushovers?
With me being so conspicuous, how can my son grow up safely?
At this point, Yunyi silently rolled her eyes.
I'm afraid that, not immediately, Suo'etu would kill my son and me to consolidate the crown prince's position.
Besides these reasons, there is another point: after the Empress's death, as the highest-ranking concubine in the harem, I would certainly be appointed by Kangxi to manage the harem.
Yun Yi said arrogantly, "I'm not his legal wife. Why should I work so hard and get no credit for all this? I don't want to."
Oh! I see. Host, you're so smart! You can think so far ahead. You're amazing! You're the most amazing host I've ever met...
Xiao Qi was impressed by the host's intelligence and did not hold back her praise.
Hehehe! Yunyi blushed and waved her hands repeatedly.
No, no, I'm just average, nothing special.
Surprised by her host's shamelessness, Xiao Qi felt a little embarrassed.
Help! Why is my host like this? He's so easily flattered! He gets carried away with praise and is so arrogant.
Yunyi, the person involved, claimed to be completely unaware of the system's internal criticism of her behavior and was still basking in the praise.
"Oh! Right, host, the method of using the Great Rejuvenation Pill is different from other pills. Let me explain it to you." Xiao Qi suddenly spoke up, interrupting the smug Yun Yi.
"Ahem, Xiao Qi, you say it." Clearing her throat, Yun Yi resumed her serious demeanor.
Here's the thing: given the special effects of the Great Rejuvenation Pill, the system shop has changed the recipe for the Great Rejuvenation Pill to make its effects more user-friendly.
Fearing that Yunyi might not understand what she was saying, Xiaoqi gave an example.
Host, think about it. This Great Rejuvenation Pill is a miraculous medicine that can save lives. If someone is terminally ill and everyone says that he doesn't have much time left and is about to die, but after taking the Great Rejuvenation Pill, he will immediately be full of energy and as if nothing happened.
You tell me, isn't this incredibly unrealistic?
"Yes! That's really unreasonable." Yunyi nodded, agreeing with Xiaoqi's statement.
So, that's where the humane aspect of this Great Rejuvenation Pill lies.
The Empress is now suffering from a chronic illness and doesn't have much time left. Host, you gave the Empress the Great Rejuvenation Pill, but her illness will not get better immediately. Instead, it will continue to worsen. Once she passes through the worst stage of her illness, she will slowly recover her health until she becomes a normal person.
In other words, the empress's condition will remain serious, just like in history. However, unlike in history, she will not die from this illness; she will survive this ordeal.
Therefore, the Great Rejuvenation Pill will not take effect immediately, but will have a slow healing process.
On the surface, it appears that the empress herself was strong enough to overcome the illness, and no one would know that she had taken some kind of miracle cure.
Yunyi exclaimed in amazement, praising repeatedly.
The design of this Great Rejuvenating Pill is truly ingenious; otherwise, I wouldn't know how to explain why the Empress recovered immediately after I gave her the medicine.
Fearing there might be something she didn't know, Yunyi then carefully inquired about the details of the Great Rejuvenation Pill.
After clarifying everything and confirming that everything was correct, Yunyi adjusted her plan based on this information before ending her conversation with Xiaoqi.
Time flies, and another month has passed.
Ever since that day when she talked to Xiao Qi and obtained the Great Rejuvenation Pill, Yun Yi has been looking for an opportunity.
However, the Empress has been unwell recently and has not been receiving any visitors. She has even canceled the scheduled greetings from the concubines.
Kunning Palace was strictly managed, and Yunyi really couldn't find an opportunity to give the elixir to the Empress.
More than a month passed in the blink of an eye before the opportunity finally arrived.
The Empress had previously issued an edict to hold a Qiqiao Festival event in the Imperial Garden on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
The Double Seventh Festival, also known as the Girls' Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. According to folklore, it is on the night of the Double Seventh Festival that the Weaver Girl and the Cowherd meet on the Magpie Bridge in the heavens. The Weaver Girl is a beautiful, intelligent, and skillful fairy.
On this night, women from all over the world would set out seasonal fruits and offer prayers to the bright moon in the sky, begging the goddess in heaven to grant them wisdom and skillful hands, so that their needlework skills would become proficient, and they would also pray for a blessed marriage.
The Qixi Festival has existed since ancient times. Since the Qing Dynasty entered the Central Plains, due to Emperor Kangxi's promotion of Han learning, such activities have been held in the palace in recent years. This also serves to demonstrate to the world the concept of Manchu and Han people being one family.
Empress Niohuru was always intelligent, and she was the one who first proposed holding the Qixi Festival. Now, it has been held in the palace for three years.
This year's Qixi Festival activities have changed slightly, with the addition of a needle-threading competition under the moonlight.
Each concubine would nominate her own maid to participate, and the final skilled maid would be selected. The concubines would then bestow rewards upon this maid as a sign of appreciation.
Because it was Empress Niohuru's suggestion, she would definitely attend, thus giving Yunyi the opportunity to meet the Empress.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
