Consort Wan publicly tore away the fig leaf covering Consort Mu's conferment of a concubine title. Consort Mu was furious, her molars grinding together, but she was helpless.
The difference between the titles of "Pin" and "Fei" is only one word, but the gap between them is quite large.
Afternoon.
Xu Lejin learned of this from the palace servants, and smiled slightly, thinking to herself that although it was a parallel universe, history was surprisingly similar.
In the Qing Dynasty history she knew, Consort De, of the Uya clan, exchanged her son for the rank of concubine, and now, Consort Mu, of the Guoluo clan, also exchanged her son for the rank of concubine.
It's a pity that Consort Mu was over thirty years old and probably didn't have the same good fortune as Consort De, of the Uya clan in history, who gave birth to six children in ten years and rose from a bondservant palace maid to become the Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty.
Ten days later
Emperor Kangxi stayed in Xu Lejin's palace, and after their lovemaking, he was preparing to settle down.
A trembling voice came from outside as Liang Jiugong reported, "Your Majesty, Consort Yu, news has come from Yanxi Palace that Consort Hui has sent someone to invite Your Majesty to come over after a sudden and persistent abdominal pain."
"Usually in?"
Kangxi's expression darkened slightly. Xu Lejin carefully chose her words and asked, "Usually, it's the concubines in Consort Ning's palace in Zhongcui Palace who are suffering from severe abdominal pain. Why are they in Consort Hui's palace now?"
Upon hearing this, Kangxi narrowed his eyes and pondered.
Outside, Liang Jiugong, trembling with fear, quickly considered for a moment before respectfully replying, "Your Highness Consort Yu, she went to Consort Hui's palace tonight..."
Xu Lejin nodded and looked at Kangxi.
After a short while, Kangxi spoke coldly, "When the abdominal pain persists, have the imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital examine her carefully and ensure her continued good health. Visit Consort Hui late at night."
"Liang Jiugong, convey my decree that, starting tomorrow, you shall move to Yanxi Palace to live with Consort Hui."
Outside the hall, Liang Jiugong respectfully responded.
Early the next morning
Just as dawn was breaking, Xu Lejin saw Kangxi off. Qingtan bowed and entered the palace to report to Xu Lejin, saying, "Your Majesty, news has come from Yanxi Palace that Changyu is already two months pregnant."
"Um."
Xu Lejin nodded, speaking casually, "Usually, such a pregnancy would have occurred when the Emperor had just finished the Empress Dowager's hundred-day mourning period. Perhaps..."
"Perhaps, Consort Hui and Consort Zhong knew about the pregnancy early on, which is why that happened last night. It's just a pity that Consort Hui and Consort Zhong underestimated my importance in the Emperor's heart and overestimated Consort Zhong and the imperial heir."
Qingtan lowered her head slightly.
After hesitating for a moment, Xu Lejin continued, "Since she is pregnant, let her take good care of herself. The Emperor issued an imperial edict last night, moving her to Yanxi Palace. Her unborn child will be cared for by Consort Hui."
"Qingtan, later you will deliver a congratulatory gift to Changzhong on my behalf. Also, tell Consort Li, Consort Yue, and the others to keep quiet, as Changzhong is pregnant and the imperial heir is the priority."
Zhongcui Palace
When Consort Ning learned that she usually became pregnant after a period of good fortune and that she had been moved to Yanxi Palace, her expression remained indifferent.
Danzhu, the palace maid serving Consort Ning, hesitated for a moment before speaking softly, "Your Highness, this kind of behavior usually indicates a lack of trust in you and a wariness of you!"
Consort Ning nodded.
Whether she trusts me or not, whether she is wary of me or not, is not important. I am now raising Yinzhen, why would I care about the fact that she is only two months pregnant and doesn't know if it is the prince's child?
"She and Consort Hui were both from the Nara clan, so they naturally shared a common hatred and were of one mind with each other."
Danzhu opened her mouth as if to say something, but swallowed it back down, lowering her eyes in deep thought.
Consort Ning looked up at the rising sun outside, her lips parted slightly, and said, "Yin Tang's birth mother, Noble Lady Xin, has been frequently visiting my palace these days to see Yin Tang."
"From the Western Six Palaces to the Eastern Six Palaces, it must have been difficult for Consort Xin to have such a loving mother's heart!"
Upon hearing this, Danzhu was completely baffled.
Immediately afterward, Consort Ning spoke calmly, "My Zhongcui Palace has now been relocated to Yanxi Palace, and the west wing hall where I used to reside is now vacant."
"Danzhu, go to Consort He's palace and ask Consort Xin if she would be willing to move to Zhongcui Palace and live with me."
Danzhu stared wide-eyed in surprise, looking at Consort Ning in disbelief.
"Your Majesty, do you mean..."
Consort Ning nodded.
"Although Yintang was raised by me, his birth mother is Consort Xin. Mother and son are of one heart. I am overjoyed that there is another person who loves Yintang. Consort Xin has always been respectful to me, and I am happy to fulfill her maternal desires."
Danzhu responded softly, "Yes."
Regarding the matter of Consort Xin, Lady Wenzha, being moved from Changchun Palace to Zhongcui Palace, Consort Ning pleaded with Xu Lejin, who then reported it to Emperor Kangxi. Emperor Kangxi then remembered...
Because of his feminine appearance, he was born to dislike the sixth prince, Yin Tang.
After a moment of contemplation, Kangxi said loudly, "Consort Ning is a good person. She has been dutiful in raising Yinzhen. Although Lady Wenzha came from a humble background, she has the heart of a loving mother."
"What do you think of the matter of Lady Wenzha moving to Zhongcui Palace?"
Xu Lejin nodded with a smile.
“Of course it is wonderful. As a mother, I would never want to be separated from my child. Consort Xin is of low rank and cannot raise the Sixth Prince, but I have heard that Consort Xin visits the Sixth Prince every day, rain or shine.”
"Among the concubines in the palace, only Consort Xin showed the deepest paternal love for the Sixth Prince."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangxi nodded slightly.
Every second, every cup of tea
Emperor Kangxi laughed loudly and said, "Liang Jiugong, convey my decree: from this day forward, Consort Ning will be the adoptive mother of the Sixth Prince, and together with Noble Lady Xin, she will raise the Sixth Prince, Yin Tang. Noble Lady Xin will move to the rear hall of Zhongcui Palace to live."
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