The Manchu bannermen were the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. Perhaps due to some political factors, there were concubines in the harem who were not Manchu bannermen. However, to some extent, even if the harem was entirely composed of Manchu bannermen, it would still be in accordance with etiquette and law. It would just be an imbalance.
However, on the other hand, maintaining balance is something the emperor needs to consider, and this is something that cannot be discussed openly.
It can be said that the dominance of bondservants in Qianlong's harem fostered their arrogance, making them lose sight of their proper place.
The result was self-evident: a number of people were demoted, dismissed, or even lost their official positions.
Just as Consort Ling herself had guessed, although her father was not directly involved, he was involved in many ways, which Qianlong naturally saw clearly. As a result, he retained his official position, but his descendants were demoted. The key point is that Qianlong's attitude made everyone understand that the Wei family could be "bullied".
The fact that the Wei family, the family of the favored concubine, had lost a layer of its "golden skin" meant that Emperor Qianlong's trust in the Wei family had diminished.
When Consort Ling in the palace received the news, she unsurprisingly experienced a miscarriage scare—a genuine miscarriage scare without any pretense.
After Consort Ling's miscarriage was resolved, the infighting in the harem decreased significantly.
As everyone knows, the results are out this time.
The following month, Ji Huan's health had almost recovered enough that she was able to get out of bed, and the imperial edict conferring upon her the title of Imperial Concubine arrived.
As for the formal investiture ceremony, it will be held after she gives birth to her child.
This result did not surprise some insiders.
Of the four concubines, Consort Jia's plot to murder Ji Huan was well-documented.
Consort Yu's acne wouldn't go away, and since the Imperial Concubine was supposed to see her, her chances were practically over.
As for Consort Ling, not to mention that Consort Yu's outbreak of pimples made her a prime suspect, the things her father did showed an intention to coerce Emperor Qianlong, so it's impossible for her to be involved.
Therefore, Ji Huan, the "victim," became the big winner this time.
From the time Consort Su fell ill to her death, the events that unfolded over the course of a few short months were filled with a mix of truth and falsehood, making for a truly lively and eventful period. The drama finally came to a temporary end at Xianfu Palace.
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