When Emperor Kangxi learned that the Empress Dowager wanted to see him, he did not dare to delay and hurriedly went to Cining Palace.
When Emperor Kangxi arrived at Cining Palace, he saw the Empress Dowager and asked her, "Grandmother, what's wrong?"
Seeing Kangxi's anxious expression, the Empress Dowager immediately explained, "I'm fine, I just have something to tell you! I didn't explain myself clearly, which made you anxious!"
"It's alright, Grandmother!" Kangxi was relieved and picked up the tea beside him to drink. "May I ask what Grandmother wishes to see me about?"
"Xuan Ye, you may not like what I'm about to say, but I still have to say it!" the Empress Dowager said to Kangxi.
"Grandmother, you flatter me. I love hearing your words!"
"Very well, then listen to what I have to say first!" the Empress Dowager said to Kangxi.
Looking at the Empress Dowager's serious expression, Kangxi could roughly guess what she wanted to say, which was probably related to the Imperial Noble Consort.
"Xuan Ye, you always wanted to confer the title of Imperial Noble Consort, but I always stopped you because I didn't want anyone to threaten Bao Cheng's position as Crown Prince."
Since the Imperial Noble Consort is seriously ill, and you have promoted her rank, I will not say anything.
Now you've changed the Fourth Prince's name to that of the Imperial Noble Consort. Have you considered the consequences of your actions?
"Grandmother, I have considered everything you said. Qingyao will not have any other ideas."
As for Yinzhen, he would not do that either. He was raised by Baocheng himself, and he valued his feelings for Baocheng more than anything else!
Moreover, I intend to groom Yinzhen into a wise prince who will assist Bao Cheng, just like my second brother!
The Empress Dowager smiled nonchalantly, "Even if the Imperial Noble Consort and Yinzhen don't have any other ideas, can you guarantee that others won't?"
Can you guarantee that the Tong brothers, Guogang and Guowei, have no ulterior motives?
"You mean your maternal uncle?" Kangxi asked.
"The Tongjia clan is your maternal clan. Their glory in the Qing Dynasty can be said to be supreme. But people are never satisfied and always want to reach higher levels."
Although the Imperial Noble Consort and Yinzhen had no designs on it, you can't stop others from stirring things up! Given enough time, wouldn't they start to have their own ideas? The Empress Dowager felt that Kangxi trusted the Tongjia clan too much.
Emperor Kangxi pondered for a moment, reflecting on the Empress Dowager's words. "Grandmother, rest assured, your grandson will handle this matter well."
I owe Qingyao the title of Imperial Noble Consort. Given Qingyao's status, it was impossible for her to be subordinate to Empress Xiaozhaoren. I have already wronged her too much.
The imperial physician, Liu, said that although Qingyao is alright this time, her body has been damaged, which will affect her lifespan. "I do not wish to mistreat Qingyao further in my remaining years."
At this point, Emperor Kangxi gritted his teeth in hatred for Lady Uya.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager understood Kangxi's attitude. Now that Kangxi held absolute power, he naturally did not want anyone else to interfere, not even his grandmother.
The Empress Dowager sighed inwardly. There was no need for her to make Xuan Ye unhappy over this matter. The imperial decree had been issued, and the conferment of the title of Imperial Noble Consort was a done deal.
Since she couldn't reduce the power of the Fourth Prince, she decided to find a way to increase the power of the Crown Prince.
"Grandmother Empress Dowager believes in you!" the Empress Dowager said to Kangxi with certainty.
"Grandson thanks Your Majesty for your trust!" Kangxi was still pondering what he should do if the Empress Dowager continued to bring up this matter.
He couldn't bear to refuse the Empress Dowager, but he really didn't want the Imperial Noble Consort to suffer any more grievances.
Fortunately, the Empress Dowager did not continue the topic, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Xuan Ye, Bao Qing is already engaged, and Bao Cheng is only a few years younger than Bao Qing. You should also consider Bao Cheng's future."
"Baocheng's wife is the Crown Princess and the future Empress of the Qing Dynasty. You cannot afford to be careless. Regardless of her family background or education, you must consider this carefully!" The Empress Dowager said earnestly to Kangxi.
"Grandmother, rest assured, I know! I will carefully consider the selection of the Crown Princess!" Kangxi also knew that the selection of the Crown Princess could not be taken lightly. The Crown Princess was related to the future of the Qing Dynasty, so he had to be extremely careful.
"The selection of the Crown Princess cannot be determined in a short time, but the Crown Prince is not young anymore and should be more mature."
Bao Cheng doesn't have a mother, so this matter can only be handled by you.
Even before the Imperial Noble Consort fell ill, I had this idea and wanted the Imperial Noble Consort to make the arrangements.
"I haven't had a chance to tell the Imperial Noble Consort yet, because she has fallen ill, so you should do it now!" the Empress Dowager said to Kangxi.
Kangxi was somewhat embarrassed. The matter of the eldest prince was handled by Consort Hui, and now that the Imperial Noble Consort had not yet recovered, it was not appropriate to hand it over to her.
However, he was not at ease leaving it to others, so it seemed that only he could personally teach the Crown Prince.
"Yes, grandson understands!" Kangxi replied.
At this moment, Kangxi was pondering how to bring up the matter with the Crown Prince.
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