Emperor Kangxi discovered the mastermind behind the crime, but dealing with him proved to be a difficult task.
Lady Nara also had a sickly son. Disciplining her at this time would be an embarrassment to her son.
Not only did Lady Uya give birth to a prince, but she was also pregnant with another one!
Kangxi knew the pain of his mother's early death. To be honest, he couldn't bring himself to kill Consort Nara and Consort Uya. He couldn't do it now.
After Wang Shu recuperated in Qixiang Palace for a month, Consort Nara of Zhongcui Palace was demoted to a lower-ranking concubine for not taking good enough care of the imperial heir. She was not allowed to be promoted for five years, and her son, who was less than a year old, was given to Consort An to raise.
However, Consort An was not happy, mainly because the child was even weaker than Wan Fu, and if the child died, it would be a troublesome matter.
There was actually quite a bit of information about Wangshu's miscarriage. Everyone had seen the fate of Consort Nara and knew that the Emperor was intentionally keeping it a secret. No one dared to expose Kangxi's concealment at this critical juncture.
In Chengqian Palace, after learning of Consort Nara's fate, Lady Uya was anxious for two days. However, after discovering that she was alright, she was relieved.
She has to thank her pregnancy; otherwise, her fate would have been even worse than Nara's. Now that Nara has agreed, her situation will only be more dire.
As for her retribution, Emperor Kangxi has already made arrangements for it; we'll discuss it after she gives birth.
In the imperial harem, having cunning methods is enough to survive. Emperor Kangxi knew that it would be difficult to survive without them. However, Uya clan harmed his child, and their methods were far too ruthless and heartless. How could such a person be a good mother?
It was right that Yinzhen didn't let her raise the child. As for the baby in her womb, Kangxi decided to give it to someone else to raise after she was born.
Wang Shu was not entirely unaware of what was happening outside the palace.
Baozhu: "I have something to tell you. Consort Nara of Zhongcui Palace has been demoted to the rank of Lady-in-Waiting?"
Wang Shu asked in surprise, "What happened?"
Baozhu explained with a smile, "She failed to take good care of the imperial heir, so the emperor punished her."
"Such a severe punishment?"
"The imperial heir is of utmost importance. She neglected the imperial heir, and naturally she will pay the price."
Baozhu smiled and thought to herself, "This is nothing. Since Nara dared to do it, then don't blame her for retaliating. Wangshu's miscarriage has cost them the hope of the Daijia clan."
She half-closed her eyes, concealing the gloom within. She understood the Emperor's meaning, but the Twelfth Prince had already been diagnosed by the imperial physician as someone who would die young.
The twelfth prince was able to protect his mother while he was alive, but what if he died young? After his death, Consort Nara will surely suffer the most ruthless revenge from the Daijia family.
Wang Shu is easy to bully, so she has to do something to let the concubines in the harem know that she is not so easy to bully.
After Wangshu's miscarriage, Baozhu reflected a lot and realized that she had not been careful enough.
Chengqian Palace.
"I intend to promote Consort Chun to the rank of Imperial Concubine."
Consort Tong was displeased, so she made up an excuse to refuse: "But the ranks of concubines are already full?"
"It's alright. The number of ranks was determined by me. One more won't hurt. Consort Chun suffered this time, and I want to make it up to her."
Consort Tong felt nothing but bitterness. Compensation?
How funny, and how unfamiliar those words are!
Over the years, how many children have been lost in the harem? Other concubines might lose favor if they couldn't keep their babies. But when it came to Consort Chun, the whole harem had to put on an act to keep it from her, just to avoid making her sad, and even compensate her with the rank of a palace master!
After the initial bitterness, Consort Tong's first reaction was: "Since we are going to promote Consort Chun's rank, and Consort Wuya is pregnant, Your Majesty, do you think we should also promote her rank?"
If Lady Uya hadn't participated, Emperor Kangxi certainly wouldn't have been stingy with the title of a Noble Lady, but since she did participate!
“I have other plans for Wuya Chang. We’ll talk about it after she gives birth. You take good care of her and make sure the baby survives.”
"Yes, Your Majesty understands."
After Kangxi finished speaking, he left.
Consort Tong looked at his back and couldn't help but touch her cheek: "Granny, I've only been in the palace for a few years, but I feel like I've aged so much. It wasn't like this when we first started out."
Back then, the two could still call each other cousins in private and speak intimately to each other, but now they are polite and distant.
"Your Majesty is talking nonsense. You are young and beautiful."
"But I feel so tired!"
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"I, the Emperor, have always been cautious in managing the inner palace and assisting the king in upholding the four teachings. I am grateful for your virtuous conduct and bestow upon you new favor. You, Lady Daijia, are well-versed in etiquette and have long served in the inner palace, working tirelessly day and night. You are dignified and exemplary, possessing virtue and gentleness. Therefore, you have been granted a title early on. With a gentle and dignified heart, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Chunpin. May you be even more virtuous and cautious, and may you humbly accept this auspicious decree, remaining gentle and respectful, and forever bringing prosperity and happiness to the family."
Wang Shu was still in a daze when Liang Jiugong smiled and reminded her, "Consort Chun, hurry up and accept the imperial decree!"
Reminded of this, Wang Shu quickly accepted the imperial decree and expressed her gratitude. While Granny Zhang took care of Liang Jiugong and the others, Wang Shu was still in a daze.
After the people who delivered the imperial decree left, Wang Shu was filled with doubt and wondered, "Why did the Emperor suddenly promote me to a higher rank?"
With a smile, Granny Zhang reminded her, "Now that Your Highness is a principal wife, you should refer to yourself as 'This Palace.' As for why you were promoted, it's because the Emperor favors Your Highness. Your rank is determined by His favor."
Wang Shu smiled sweetly after hearing what she said.
"His Majesty has indeed treated me very well."
That evening, Emperor Kangxi came over.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
Wang Shu's smile was exceptionally sweet and radiant. She had been promoted, how could she not be happy! She would have to kneel before far fewer people in the future! Her treatment would also improve considerably, and she could now rightfully be in charge of Qixiang Palace.
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