"Support? Ha, why don't I give you the position of Consort Yi?" Consort Yi was so angry that she laughed. She was so capable, did she need her support?
"Sister is joking again. This is Father's will. What does it have to do with me? I just had to tell the truth since Father wrote to me!"
Anyway, it's not like her supply has been cut off. In the end, all her resources will become Guo Luoluo Yuting's. Let's see what Guo Luoluo Yihua has to be proud of.
"We're in the palace now, so just relay the truth! At worst, we'll both suffer heavy losses. Anyway, I'm not afraid of anything!"
Ama didn't dare to touch her mother. Guo Luoluo Yuting's mother was just a prostitute. Did she think that by changing her identity, her mother wouldn't be able to find out? How naive! Only someone like Ama, who was bewitched, would protect them. But when it comes to important matters, he doesn't seem to care about them much!
"You, Guo Luoluo Yihua!" Actually, she had received a message that Consort Yi was going to support her, but it was just to tell her to listen to Consort Yi more and for the sisters to join forces! She just wanted to see Yihua sad, but she never expected that she would be the one to get angry!
"Consort Guo Luoluo is truly audacious, directly using her concubine's name without her rank. She is indeed well-mannered!"
Consort An and the Imperial Noble Consort happened to be passing by when they heard Consort Guo Luoluo shouting Consort Yi's name. How could she miss such a lively scene!
"Greetings to the Imperial Noble Consort, Consort An, and Consort Xi!" Consort Yi and Consort Guo Luoluo said in unison.
"Speaking of which, the concubine is the elder sister, and the younger sister is the consort. I've never heard how they address each other before. Consort Yi, how did Consort Guo Luoluo address you?"
Consort Xi disliked women born out of wedlock the most, and was also angry at Consort Yi for her lack of self-confidence. If it were her own children born out of wedlock from the Hesheli clan, how would they dare to shout at the legitimate children, let alone call them by their names?
"Both Consort Guoluo and I have entered the royal family. Do you think it would be better to address us according to the national etiquette or according to our family order?" I wanted to see her make a fool of herself and see if she would agree.
"Of course, it's done according to the national ceremony! But it sounds rather awkward, making the older sister call herself the older sister..." Consort Xi chuckled, after all, it was quite embarrassing for these two sisters to enter the palace!
"What's wrong with that! Even Consort Guoluo is calling Consort Yi by her first name, which violates palace rules. If Consort Yi can't manage the concubines in her own palace, it would be better to let the Imperial Noble Consort do it!"
Consort An steered the conversation back to the topic, bringing the Imperial Noble Consort into the mix as well, clearly enjoying the spectacle.
"If Consort Yi is in a difficult position because of family ties, I can certainly help her!" In any case, she didn't like Consort Guo Luoluo either. How could a widow dare to covet her cousin, the Emperor?
"Thank you, Your Highness. As for the concubines in my palace, those that I can manage, I will have them copy the palace rules a hundred times when I get back. Once they are copied, I will have someone take them to Your Highness for review!"
Consort Yi is also petty. She didn't review it herself, but insisted on having the Imperial Noble Consort review it. Wouldn't her reviewing it be a way of justifying not punishing Consort Guo Luoluo? She's not stupid.
"That's good. Otherwise, I would be dealing with all these trivial matters every day. I don't have the time to handle them. If you can't manage Yikun Palace, then let someone else manage it. The capable should do more!"
The meaning of Imperial Noble Consort Tongjia was very clear: if Consort Yi could not manage the palace well, the other consorts would be sent to live in the main hall of Yikun Palace to manage it.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will manage Yikun Palace well!"
Consort Yi was angry, but she knew that she had connections in her family and Emperor Kangxi wouldn't let her lose face like that. However, it wasn't impossible that the Imperial Noble Consort might use a scheme against her, and then she would truly become the laughingstock of the entire harem.
"I'll trust you this once!"
The Imperial Noble Consort spoke meaningfully, while Consort Guo Luoluo, who was bowing her head below, was thinking, "If Consort Yi can't manage Yikun Palace, then could she be allowed to manage it?" Her thoughts were in turmoil.
"Since we're all here to admire the flowers in the Imperial Garden, let's take a walk together!"
The Imperial Noble Consort suddenly became interested, saying that she was getting a little tired of it all. She had been thinking about how to get her cousin, the Emperor, to make her Empress! So she didn't care much about other things. Normally, Consort Yi and Consort Guo Luoluo would have been punished.
"The sun is shining brightly today, perfect for coming out to admire the flowers. I heard that Consort Chen and the others have also come to the Imperial Garden. I wonder if I'll run into them!"
Consort Duan and Consort Hui were walking towards this side. They had come after learning that Emperor Kangxi had come to the Imperial Garden. They had just met when they saw the Imperial Noble Consort's procession from afar. They exchanged a glance and then went forward to pay their respects.
"It's like we all planned to come to the Imperial Garden today!" the Imperial Noble Consort asked in confusion. She had never seen them so in sync before. What was going on today? Why were they all gathered together? The Imperial Noble Consort and her group had just encountered several groups of lower-ranking concubines, and now two more concubines had arrived.
"The weather is so sunny, I came out for some fresh air. It means we're destined to meet!" Consort Duan said with a forced smile.
"I think the peonies are the most beautiful flowers of the year. The Imperial Household Department takes the most care for peonies, and they are only seen once a year. Why don't we go there and broaden our horizons?" Consort Hui suddenly said, after all, Emperor Kangxi is over there!
"Yes! I only had a brief glimpse of it last year, I must go and see it for myself today!"
Dai Jia Chang echoed, saying that because the Empress was present last year, they all had to avoid the peony flowers and could only catch a glimpse of their national beauty from afar. Otherwise, just one person coveting the Empress's position would be enough to give them trouble.
"Look at you all, so naive and unsophisticated! Fine! I'll take pity on you and show you around!"
Now that the position of Empress is vacant, everyone can admire the peony flowers. However, the concubines of lower rank are afraid of violating taboos, so they can only look at them from afar and dare not get close. It is different if a high-ranking concubine is with them; they can look at them with their eyes wide open.
"This is the first time I've ever seen such a chubby and fair-skinned prince. Wan'er, you've worked so hard!" When Yinzhen got tired and sweaty from playing, Kangxi removed a layer of clothing for him, revealing his chubby little hands that looked like lotus roots. Kangxi was completely captivated by them.
"I haven't worked hard at all; it's all thanks to the servants and nannies. I dare not take credit for it!"
Wanyi was sweating and tearing up. Was this affectionate look really appropriate? Consort Wen was still alive!
"Give all the servants around the Fourth Prince two months' salary! But Wan'er deserves the most credit. If you were so thin, they wouldn't be so plump no matter how capable they are!" Kangxi liked her more and more, and his way of showing his liking was by rewarding her.
At this moment, Imperial Noble Consort Tongjia was leading a large group of people towards them.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects and wish you a long and healthy life!"
The Imperial Noble Consort was surprised to find Emperor Kangxi in the Peony Pavilion. Had she known earlier, she would have come much sooner. Upon seeing Consort Wan and Consort Wen, her smile diminished slightly, though she still maintained a smile on her face.
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