Consort Wan frowned, considered for a moment, and said, "Your Highness, why did the Emperor suddenly agree to the selection of concubines? Consort He in the palace is still waiting to be chosen and has not yet served the Emperor."
"After the imperial concubine selection, with new ladies entering the palace, how will Consort He conduct herself?"
Upon hearing this, Consort He looked up and gave Consort Wan a meaningful look.
Xu Lejin smiled faintly and spoke softly, "His Majesty agreed to the court officials' proposal to hold a selection of consorts, firstly to enrich the harem, secondly to arrange marriages among members of the royal family, and thirdly..."
Looking at Consort Hui, Xu Lejin said, "The Second Prince's wife has been replaced by another daughter of Prince Darhan. She is still too young to marry into the Qing Dynasty. His Majesty's intention is to take advantage of this selection of consorts to have Consort Hui and I carefully select two secondary consorts for the Second Prince. The secondary consorts will first serve the Second Prince in his quarters."
Consort Hui: "..."
Upon hearing this, everyone had different thoughts.
Consort Wan glared at Consort Hui, feeling resentful. Consort He lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought, while Consort Duan, Consort Ning, and the others remained indifferent, appearing as if it were none of their business.
Consort Que covered her mouth and said in a sweet voice, "Is Consort Hui overjoyed? That's right, His Majesty has decreed that two secondary consorts be chosen for the Second Prince. Although secondary consorts are not as high as primary consorts, they are still listed in the imperial genealogy."
"Prince Darhan's daughter passed away, and another woman was chosen to marry him, but she was too young to come to the Qing Dynasty. The Second Prince is about to marry two concubines, while the First Prince..."
She chuckled.
"However, the eldest prince's wedding date with Lady Guarjia Shi is set for February next year. No matter how good the concubine is, she can't compare to the primary wife."
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