The hot water for washing was heated four times.
Finally, just before dawn, Emperor Kangxi ordered water!
Xu Lejin, exhausted, fell into a deep sleep, while Kangxi, with his legs aching, hurried back to the Qianqing Palace to catch up on sleep after finishing the morning court session.
The news of Emperor Kangxi and Xu Lejin's fooling around all night spread like wildfire throughout the palace.
Chuxiu Palace
Upon hearing the palace servants' report, Consort Wen's pretty and bright face immediately darkened.
Gritting her teeth, Consort Wen spoke coldly, "You vixen, you slut! The Emperor actually indulged her in her debauchery all night, showing no regard for his health whatsoever! You slut, you slut!"
Enraged, Consort Wen's face contorted into a grotesque expression, resembling that of a demon.
The wet nurse sighed softly and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. The most urgent matter is to recommend our palace maids to serve the Emperor so that they can bear you a son or daughter."
"Wet nurse"
Consort Wen's face was filled with sorrow as she hesitantly spoke, "Is this really the only way? Do I really have to raise the child of a palace maid?"
The wet nurse nodded heavily.
“Your Majesty, we must consider the bigger picture. In the palace today, Consort Gui has many children, Consort Hui also has a son and is raising the Third Princess. Although Consort He and Consort Tong are young, they will grow up one day.”
"If a palace maid serves the Emperor and gives birth to a prince or princess, Your Majesty, you can raise them under your care. They will be Your Majesty's children in the future. If Your Majesty is worried, you may..."
The wet nurse made a throat-slitting gesture.
Consort Wen trembled slightly and said coldly, "In that case, then you may make the arrangements, wet nurse."
"yes."
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