Emperor Kangxi looked helpless: "Why don't you consider other candidates, my dear consort? When choosing a wife, choose a virtuous one; when choosing a concubine, choose a beautiful one. Yinfu likes Shumulu, so let's marry her as a secondary consort."
Wang Shu remained calm despite hearing such a scumbag's remarks; she was already used to it.
"Your Majesty, I still think that what matters most is that Yinfu likes it. As for family background, Yinfu is already a prince. Whose family background can compare to the royal family? Your Majesty, please grant my request! As long as you grant my request, I will do whatever you say."
When Wang Shu acted coquettishly, Kangxi found it hard to resist. In addition, he thought her statement, "Whose family background can compare to that of the royal family?" made sense, so he went along with it and said, "You will listen to whatever I say?"
Wang Shu blushed: "...If Your Majesty goes too far, I will not allow it."
Kangxi chuckled: "Don't worry, my beloved consort, I know what I'm doing. Whether you can get my approval depends on your performance tonight."
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The next day, Wang Shu rubbed her waist as she listened to Su Mu say, "Your Majesty, the Emperor said before he left that he agreed."
Wang Shu smiled and said, "Yes, please invite Princess Shumulu over today."
Summoning them a couple more times will also let the women in the harem know what's going on.
It was already afternoon when I met Princess Shumulu.
"Your humble servant, Shumulu, greets Your Highness, may Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
Wang Shu said gently, "Get up, please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After Princess Shumulu sat down, Wang Shu said, "Raise your head and let me see you."
Princess Shumulu looked up at Wangshu, but dared not look directly at her. However, she still saw Wangshu's face clearly. A look of amazement flashed across her eyes. She thought to herself, "No wonder she is the Imperial Concubine who has been favored for many years. She is so beautiful. She should be pampered and cherished."
Wang Shu looked at Princess Shumulu and was also struck by her beauty. What a graceful and gentle beauty she was! She just hadn't fully blossomed yet. Once she did, she would surely be no less than the favored concubines in the harem.
She really likes beautiful women.
"Your name is Qingwan, right? I'll call you Princess Qingwan from now on. Your father works in the Imperial Study and is very knowledgeable. What books have you read?"
Shu Mulu Qingwan was taken aback, not expecting her to call her by her name, the affection between them was very obvious.
"Influenced by my father, I have read quite a lot of the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as other classics such as history, philosophy and literature."
"It's good for a young lady to read more books. Do you have any hobbies?"
"Your subject loves painting and enjoys playing the pipa."
Talent is also an option; Yin Fu himself is quite talented, and the couple might even be able to compose poems, paint, and play a duet in the future.
As for needlework, Wang Shu didn't even ask.
How good are you at math?
"I am the only daughter in my family, and I am currently in charge of the household affairs. I am fairly good at mathematics."
Wang Shu was satisfied.
After treating her to snacks and tea, Wang Shu had Su Mu personally escort her back as a sign of their close relationship.
It also keeps those evil spirits and monsters away.
It's normal for the young ladies to scheme against each other in secret, but for someone under the protection of a concubine to dare to scheme against them, this batch of young ladies are probably in deep trouble.
Wang Shu didn't have the hobby of praising people and then neglecting them, nor was she used to cultivating her daughter-in-law in a way similar to raising a venomous insect.
She stated that although she often shared a bed with Emperor Kangxi, she had no interest in raising Gu poison.
As for Emperor Kangxi, he agreed to let Princess Shumulu become Yinfu's wife, but he felt that he was treating his son unfairly. After thinking about it, he decided to promote Xu Yuanmeng's official position, since he was capable anyway.
After the selection process ended, Shumulu Qingwan was given to Yinfu as his seventh consort, and Chen Miaoyun, a Han Bannerwoman, was given as a princess.
Chen Miaoyun was given to Wangshu by Emperor Kangxi on a whim. Wangshu only found out about it afterward. He remained silent for a while, but ultimately said nothing.
In the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Kangxi was very satisfied with his arrangements.
"Although Consort Chun loves her children, she is not careful enough in some things. She actually forgot to select a maid to serve Yin Fu. It just so happens that this selection of concubines is coming up, so I will select a great concubine for Yin Fu."
"Your Majesty is wise."
Next, Yinfu got married and later went to visit his family. Shumulu Qingwan gave birth to two sons and a daughter one after another. His harem was full of beautiful women, but it was still very harmonious, at least on the surface. Although there were some conflicts, they did not involve the children.
Since Yinfu left the palace, Wangshu felt that time was passing faster and faster.
Wang Shu's appearance remained unchanged, and she was still favored by the emperor. No one in the harem could surpass her, but she no longer enjoyed the same level of favor as before. It wasn't that Kangxi had changed, but that Wang Shu's patience had run out.
She had flattered Kangxi enough, and as Kangxi gradually began to favor the beauties of Jiangnan, Wangshu showed a disappointed look. Kangxi knew that he had hurt her feelings, but he was the emperor, and emperors do not apologize.
The year was the 47th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign. In that year, the Crown Prince launched a coup, which failed. The Kangxi Emperor was seriously injured in the coup, and the First Prince was wounded in a vital area. In the end, the Seventh Prince was appointed to the throne in a time of crisis.
Honestly, it happened very suddenly.
Because she trusted Yinfu completely, Wangshu did not overprotect him. In addition, the incident occurred on the grasslands, and the situation was quite urgent. Yinfu, with only eight hundred cavalrymen, managed to deter the restless Mongols.
When the emperor returned to the capital, Yinfu had already become emperor. Of course, a formal enthronement ceremony was still missing, but Kangxi personally decreed that his throne was beyond question.
In addition, he was exceptionally capable. The Crown Prince launched a coup, partly due to pressure from the eldest prince, and partly due to his inability to control his younger brothers.
Among these younger brothers, Yinfu had a favored mother, and he was also well-liked by Emperor Kangxi. He was exceptionally capable and had countless powerful followers behind him.
This time, he turned the tide and ascended the throne, which was the popular choice.
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