After Consort Xin moved to the rear hall of Zhongcui Palace
Time flew by, and a month passed. Consort Xin and Consort Ning lived in harmony and raised the Sixth Prince together. The Sixth Prince grew up healthily day by day, becoming chubby and fair-skinned.
The Sixth Prince's 'good looks' gradually became apparent.
besides
The emperor's unborn child, who had been moved to Yanxi Palace, safely passed the first three months. Consort Hui, the head of Yanxi Palace, had an unpredictable attitude towards the unborn child.
"Sister Consort Yu, yesterday, Consort Qi and Consort Li from my palace ran into Consort Chang in the Imperial Garden. Consort Chang, relying on her pregnancy with the Emperor, acted arrogantly and actually had Consort Qi and Consort Li punished."
"Leaving aside the ranks of Consort Qi and Consort Li, even above the ordinary level, their backgrounds are quite different. Consort Qi comes from the prominent Manchu banner family of Qijia, and Consort Li is also the daughter of a renowned Han banner family. In the ordinary level, they are merely bondservantes."
"Normally, even though they have served the Emperor for some time and are pregnant with his child, they should not be humiliated. I would like to ask Consort Yu to take charge of this matter for Consorts Qi and Li in my palace."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lejin's expression changed slightly.
After pondering for a while, Xu Lejin said in a deep voice, "What Consort Que said is not without reason. In terms of background and rank, Consort Qi and Consort Li are both above the ordinary ladies. Although the ordinary ladies are pregnant with the emperor's child and are of noble birth, they should not humiliate Consort Qi and Consort Li."
"Don't worry, sister. After I report this to the Emperor, I will give Consort Qi and Consort Li justice."
Consort Que nodded softly, looking at her toes.
evening
When Emperor Kangxi arrived at Yikun Palace, Xu Lejin mentioned to him the matter of how Consort Qi and Consort Li, often arrogant and abusive, had humiliated the concubines. Kangxi's expression darkened slightly, and he said coldly, "Nara and Consort Hui are close, and now..."
"Nara has learned Consort Hui's arrogance perfectly."
Xu Lejin looked at Kangxi in surprise, her brows furrowing slightly.
How can we say that Consort Hui was arrogant and spoiled?
Although Consort Hui was constantly jumping and bouncing around, she always appeared dignified and gentle in public. Where did this arrogance come from?
Could it be that Consort Hui has another face behind the scenes?
With a cold snort, Kangxi spoke in a deep voice, "The Nara clan has become arrogant due to the emperor's favor, and has humiliated the Qijia and Li clans. They shall be fined half a year's salary and made to copy the palace rules ten times as a warning to others."
"emperor,,"
Xu Lejin looked up at Kangxi and said carefully, "Your Majesty, usually when pregnant with the imperial heir, the imperial succession is of utmost importance. In my opinion, it would be better to abandon the matter of punishing her by copying the palace rules."
Emperor Kangxi frowned and remained silent.
After a cup of tea, Kangxi said coldly, "Without rules, there can be no order. Nara, relying on the imperial heir, is arrogant and doesn't know her place. If she is not severely punished, the harem will not be peaceful."
"Besides copying the palace rules ten times as punishment, Nara was also made to copy the 'Admonitions for Women' and 'Rules for Women' ten times each."
Xu Lejin sighed, lowered her head, and revealed a dark and ambiguous cold smile.
Yanxi Palace was usually punished, and at first things were fine, but after three days...
Qingtan, her face filled with panic, hurried in from outside the palace and respectfully reported to Xu Lejin, "Your Majesty, news has come from Consort Hui's palace that she has started bleeding..."
"You're bleeding?"
Xu Lejin looked up in surprise, "Normally, a dragon fetus is already past the first three months and is stable, so why is there sudden bleeding? Where is the imperial physician?"
"Your Majesty, Consort Hui has already sent for the imperial physician."
Half an hour later
Xu Lejin rushed to Yanxi Palace, where a somber atmosphere prevailed.
Looking at Consort Hui, Xu Lejin spoke in a deep voice, "Consort Hui, how is the imperial fetus? It was perfectly fine, so why did it suddenly start bleeding?"
"Your Highness Consort Yu, it's usually because of overwork from copying palace rules, women's admonitions, and women's regulations that she gets bleeding."
Consort Hui replied softly.
After a pause, Consort Hui continued, "The current imperial fetus has been saved thanks to the best efforts of the imperial physicians. However, the current fetus cannot be overworked and needs to rest in bed until delivery."
"Um."
Xu Lejin nodded and pondered for a moment. "I will entrust the care of the imperial fetus to Consort Hui. Please make sure that both Consort Chang and the fetus are safe and sound."
"Usually, when I am unable to exert myself, I will report to His Majesty and let him make a decision."
Consort Hui, with a gentle expression, respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will follow your instructions carefully and take meticulous care of the unborn child to ensure the safety of both mother and child."
With her face slightly lowered, a fierce glint flashed in Consort Hui's eyes.
evening
Inside the main hall of Yanxi Palace, the lights were on.
Consort Hui's face was gloomy, and she spoke in a cold voice, "It's really a blessing that the imperial fetus was already bleeding, but it was still saved. I, I have shot myself in the foot."
"Cunxin, instruct our people to carefully protect the dragon fetus that is currently inside."
The palace maid, Cunxin, lowered her head slightly and responded softly.
Her expression shifted between light and shadow, but after a few moments, Consort Hui smiled.
"Cunxin, instruct the Imperial Household Department to send the best food, drink, and nourishing ingredients to the Attendant. The Attendant is a member of my palace and also a distant cousin. I will naturally take good care of her."
Consort Hui gritted her teeth as she spoke the words "take care of."
Yikun Palace
Xu Lejin flipped through the documents in her hand. Nongying had found evidence related to the sudden bleeding incident. She shook her head almost imperceptibly and murmured, "She usually thought Consort Hui was protecting her, but that wasn't the case."
"Leaving Consort Ning's palace is like throwing yourself into a wolf's den. Consort Hui is no kind person. To conspire with Consort Hui is like asking a tiger for its skin!"
Ruhua and Nongying exchanged a glance.
After careful consideration, Ruhua asked, "Then, Your Majesty, what is your opinion? Should we intervene to save this pregnancy?"
"No need."
With a cruel smile, Xu Lejin said coldly, "His Majesty already has eight princes and twenty-three princesses. Usually, this pregnancy is in accordance with the will of Heaven."
"If she could have kept the dragon fetus in her womb, that would have been considered a stroke of good fortune."
Consort Que's Palace
Now that Consort Que no longer has the support of the Tongjia clan, she is no longer as well-informed about palace affairs as before. However, Consort Que does not regret it; on the contrary, she feels a sense of relief.
He quietly raised the twenty-second princess in Chengqian Palace, neither vying for favor nor power, seemingly having seen through the ways of the world.
Next to Chengqian Palace is Yonghe Palace.
Consort Wan looked at the evidence in her hand concerning the usual occurrence of bleeding and smiled meaningfully.
A moment later, Consort Wan's expression suddenly darkened, and she spoke coldly, "What has Consort Liang been doing lately? The Fifth Prince... the Fifth Prince is four years old now, isn't he?"
"Your Majesty, Consort Liang only leaves the inner palace on days when she comes to pay her respects. She never leaves the inner palace."
The palace maid serving Consort Wan replied softly.
After a pause, the palace maid continued, "I've heard that the Fifth Prince is very intelligent and can already recite poems. If the Fifth Prince were raised by Your Majesty, then..."
"you mean?"
Consort Wan narrowed her eyes slightly, looking thoughtful.
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