Consort Yu nodded: "Consort Lin seems well-behaved and knows the rules very well."
"As long as they are well-behaved and know the rules, that's good."
Just then, Consort Qi and Consort Xi arrived, and Consort Yu began chatting with Consort Xi again.
As for Consort Qi, she remained very quiet.
However, Consort Xi suddenly looked at Consort Qi and asked, "By the way, I heard that Consort Zhao is Consort Qi's cousin. Is that true?"
Consort Qi looked up at Consort Xi: "I've also heard that Consort Niohuru is your younger sister! Is that true?"
Consort Xi was taken aback by her words, her smile vanished, and she said no more.
Jia Yue watched from the side. Although Consort Niohuru and Consort Xi shared the same surname, their relationship was not considered close.
However, it is very likely that Consort Zhao really has some relationship with Consort Qi. It is unlikely that she is a direct cousin, but it is possible that she is a distant cousin.
Consort Xi doesn't seem like the type to make baseless accusations.
The relationships behind the newcomers were more complicated than she had imagined.
In addition, Consort Lin probably had powerful connections, perhaps related to the late emperor's harem. After all, in the later years of Kangxi's reign, he favored concubines from the Han Banner Army more.
Consort Nian has arrived.
Consort Nian remained as taciturn as ever, but even with a cold expression, she still possessed a beautiful appearance.
Not long after Consort Nian arrived, the Empress came out. Today, the Empress was more solemn than usual. In fact, the concubines who came to pay their respects today all paid great attention to their attire.
After everyone bowed and sat down, the Empress spoke to the palace maid beside her, saying, "Let the newly arrived concubines come in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The palace maid received the order and left. Everyone's expression changed, and the room fell silent.
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