"My beloved consort, the one I truly desire to be my Noble Consort is you."
Xu Lejin lowered her head, her mind racing, and said, "With Your Majesty's favor, I am content. As for the position of Imperial Concubine, I think Consort Xuan is the most suitable."
"Um."
Kangxi nodded and said in a deep voice, "In that case, I will follow my grandmother's wishes and elevate Consort Xuan to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort."
"Liang Jiugong, convey my decree to the six palaces: Consort Xuan, of the Borjigit clan, is of noble birth, gentle and virtuous, and respectful. By the grace of the Empress Dowager, she is hereby conferred the title of Noble Consort."
"Consort Yu, of the Xu Mu'er clan, has rendered meritorious service in bearing the imperial heir. She is hereby awarded five bolts each of shimmering brocade and silk gauze, and one bushel of pearls."
Liang Jiugong respectfully agreed, withdrew from Yikun Palace, and went to Xianfu Palace to deliver the imperial decree.
With the help of Lianzhi and Ruhua, Xu Lejin prepared to kneel down to pay her respects to Emperor Kangxi and express her gratitude. Emperor Kangxi quickly stopped her, smiling and saying, "My beloved concubine is pregnant, so these formalities are unnecessary."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Emperor Kangxi held Xu Lejin's hand and sat on the couch.
After a pause, Kangxi spoke again, "I'm afraid the Empress's health is not good. It's not appropriate to always have Consort Hui and Consort Jing assist the Noble Consort in managing palace affairs. I'm thinking that after my beloved consort gives birth, I'll have her assist in managing the six palaces."
Xu Lejin shook her head.
“Your Majesty, I have two children, Ushiha and Unaxi, to raise. If this child in my womb is a princess, I will also have to take care of her. It would be best if the Consort Gui could manage the affairs of the six palaces, with Consort Hui and Consort Jing assisting.”
"Your Majesty, I am lazy and will not get involved in palace affairs."
Emperor Kangxi pondered for a long time.
"That's good. With me protecting you, my beloved consort and the children will be safe. If you want to take a break for half a day, then so be it. It's perfectly fine to leave the palace affairs to you."
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