Emperor Kangxi pondered Xu Lejin's suggestion.
After a cup of tea
With a loving gaze, Kangxi looked at Xu Lejin and laughed loudly, "Xileshi has caught the eye of my beloved consort. She personally spoke up and asked for a promotion for her."
"emperor,"
Xu Lejin gave Kangxi a coquettish look, then lowered her head and rolled her eyes when no one was looking.
Early the next morning
As Kangxi rose and left Yikun Palace for the morning court session, he spoke in a deep voice, "Last night, I found my beloved concubine's suggestion excellent. Promote Lady Xile to the rank of Noble Lady, and move her to Xianfu Palace..."
After a pause, Kangxi looked at Xu Lejin.
βIn Xianfu Palace, Consort Mu is jealous and has no sense of propriety. Starting today, Shile will be moved to the palace of the beloved consort, and the imperial fetus of Shile will be taken care of by the beloved consort.β
After a moment's hesitation, Xu Lejin respectfully replied, "Yes."
morning
The news that Lady Xile had been promoted to the rank of Noble Lady and moved to Yikun Palace reached Xianfu Palace and then reached Consort Mu's ears.
Consort Mu's face was contorted with rage, her eyes filled with malice, and she said coldly, "I had no idea that Consort Le had managed to climb up to the powerful Consort Yu's side!"
"Mujin, go to the side hall at the back and ask Consort Le to come to me."
Upon hearing this, Mu Jin's expression froze.
After a moment's hesitation, Mu Jin lowered her voice and whispered, "Your Majesty, Consort Le is currently pregnant with the Emperor's child. His Majesty and Consort Yu are taking this very seriously. In my humble opinion, Your Majesty should..."
Hibiscus seemed to want to say something but stopped herself.
Consort Mu was stunned for a moment, then glared fiercely at Mu Jin.
noon
Xu Lejin was having lunch, being served by Ruhua and Nongying.
Liu Ying hurried in from outside the palace, her face grave, and reported to Xu Lejin, "Your Majesty, something has happened in Xianfu Palace. Consort Mu has punished Noble Lady Le, making her kneel for three hours in the outer corridor of the main hall of Xianfu Palace."
"γγ"
Xu Lejin paused in her eating, then swallowed the food in her mouth.
Clearing her throat, Xu Lejin spoke in a deep voice, "Consort Le is pregnant with the emperor's child; her health is precious. How can Consort Mu punish Consort Le by making her kneel for three hours? Nongying, go to Xianfu Palace immediately."
He gave Nongying some serious instructions, and Nongying respectfully agreed before quickly leaving Yikun Palace.
Half an hour later
Nongying, along with Consort Le and the palace maids who served Consort Le, returned to Yikun Palace together. Consort Le's original intention was to come to the main hall to pay her respects to Xu Lejin as soon as possible and thank her for saving her.
Nongying hesitated for a moment, then looked at Consort Le with a respectful expression and said, "Consort Le, please allow me to report that Her Majesty instructed that after you move to Yikun Palace, you do not need to rush to pay your respects to Her Majesty, but should first go to the West Side Hall to settle in."
Lady Le was taken aback.
"Yes, Your Highness is very understanding."
After bowing respectfully towards the main hall, Consort Le followed the stewardess of Yikun Palace to the west side hall to settle in.
In the afternoon, after Xu Lejin woke up from her nap, Consort Le came to the main hall immediately to pay her respects and express her gratitude.
Xu Lejin smiled and told Consort Le to rest assured and recuperate in the west side hall. If she needed anything, she should report it to the stewardess of Yikun Palace.
after
Consort Le then went to the East Side Hall to pay her respects to Consort Shun.
Winter days pass quickly, and it was already mid-December. Consort Le's unborn child had safely passed the first three months and was now four months along.
During this time, Consort Mu was furious, constantly jumping around, which only increased Emperor Kangxi's dislike for her. Even Consort Hui, who was on good terms with Consort Mu, avoided seeing her several times.
December 16
Consort Mu's smile was more like a grimace as she said, "Your Highness, Consort Yu, my concubines Xiao and Chang are pregnant."
"Xiao is two months pregnant, and Chang is one month pregnant."
"oh."
Xu Lejin paused for a moment, her gaze settling on Consort Mu. "Consort Xiao and Consort Chang are pregnant, this is a joyous occasion. In Consort Mu's palace, Consort Le and two other consorts have become pregnant one after another, she is truly blessed."
"Xiao Yingding and Chang Yingding,"
Turning her head to look at the corner, where a group of nobles, attendants, and concubines were gathered, Xu Lejin finally remembered Xiao and Chang after spotting them.
Chang Ying, along with Consort Le and others, was granted the title by the imperial maids. She was never favored and was a marginal figure in the harem.
Xu Lejin's only impression was that after Consort Le moved into her Yikun Palace, she often promised to come and keep Consort Le company.
As for Xiao Yingding,
The Empress Dowager used her to recommend her to serve Emperor Kangxi.
Narrowing her eyes, Xu Lejin frowned slightly, and said with a smile, "Consort Chang and Consort Xiao are expecting a child, this is a joyous occasion. I will report this to the Emperor later."
"Consort Chang and Consort Xiao are from your palace, Consort Mu. Their unborn children will be entrusted to your care, Consort Mu. This concerns the imperial heir; Consort Mu, you must ensure the health and safety of the unborn children."
Consort Mu kept her head down, so no one could see the change in her expression, and replied in a muffled voice, "Yes."
Half an hour later
After the concubines left Yikun Palace, Xu Lejin frowned slightly, pondering the fact that Consort Chang and Consort Xiao were pregnant. She wondered to herself if this year was a lucky year for Xianfu Palace.
As the year drew to a close, three concubines in Xianfu Palace became pregnant.
Although Consort Le is currently residing in her Yikun Palace, she has been diagnosed with a pregnancy. However, she is in Xianfu Palace. Could it be that Xianfu Palace is under the protection of the Eternal Heaven?
Ru Hua held a plate of snacks and placed it next to Xu Lejin.
Xu Lejin, with her slender, delicate hands, picked up a pastry and put it in her mouth. A sweet and fragrant taste instantly filled her taste buds. Suddenly, a wave of nausea surged up in her stomach.
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