Historically, Emperor Shunzhi bestowed the title of Imperial Noble Consort upon Lady Dong'e and also granted Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang an honorary title. However, in the edict, he wrote, "I have specially selected this virtuous lady to assist in the administration of the inner palace, to inquire about her well-being and oversee her meals, so as to express my sincere desire to nurture her spirit."
It means that I have specially chosen a virtuous concubine to assist you and serve you; this is my sincere way of showing my filial piety.
This was also Shunzhi's requirement for Consort Dong'e, so Consort Dong'e fulfilled this promise throughout her life.
In his biography, Emperor Shunzhi said that Consort Dong'e served Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang with great care, observing her words and expressions, and attending to her every need, just like a palace maid.
At this moment, Sherry thinks that Shunzhi has a purely performative personality.
Everyone ignored them, but he didn't stop showering everyone with blessings.
If you take them seriously, well, Emperor Shunzhi will start to get cocky.
It was as if they were united in their fight against the oppressor.
Oppression?!
Sydney: Is it possible that under the pressure from Dorgon and Bumbutai, Shunzhi developed the legendary mental illness?
System: Wow, you're amazing, you even know that?
Sydney: What illness?
A certain system: Mentally ill!
Sherry: Are you kidding me?
A certain system: Don't disbelieve it, the things of later generations will tell you, don't be curious, because in the end it will be proven that all humans have mental illnesses.
Sherry: Your ability to talk nonsense with a straight face is getting better and better!
A system: Come on, don't leave after school.
Sherry ignored it and snuggled up to Meiren.
The next morning, Chao Lu called her softly.
Sherry's eyes were glazed over and she could barely open them.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is ill!"
Sherry turned her head slowly and sighed softly.
Then they began washing up, changing clothes, putting on makeup, having a meal, and setting off for Cining Palace.
She knew it, not because she was particularly accurate in her calculations, but because she felt that history would definitely repeat itself!
As expected, the Empress Dowager's subtle attack came.
After exchanging greetings and a few words of concern, Sherry began to act as a wallflower.
Emperor Shunzhi and Consort Dong'e were more like a young married couple.
Sherry felt a little sleepy listening to their chatter.
The Empress Dowager glanced at her expression and assumed she was displeased. Based on her understanding of her son, since Dong Eshi was praised for her virtue and obedience, she would not mind taking the knife!
The Empress Dowager, unusually kind, gave her son and Consort Dong'e many instructions and generous rewards.
Of course, Sherry and the two princes were also rewarded.
Sherry took a sip of milk tea, her expression sleepy as she pondered how to make ice cream in the future; it looked delicious.
The other side has already come up with a set of rules!
Emperor Shunzhi sent Lady Dong'e to attend to the ailing Empress Dowager.
Sherry snapped back to reality in an instant, and was about to say something when she was interrupted by the Empress Dowager.
"Your Majesty, you must manage palace affairs well and take good care of the Crown Prince and the Second Prince. And also the children of Lady Tong! Don't come over on ordinary days, lest you bring illness to my grandson again."
Sherry paused for a moment, then nodded, and followed Shunzhi away.
Sherry returned to Kunning Palace and took a nap before waking up.
"I remember, the Empress Dowager was ill?"
"yes!"
"Shouldn't I arrange for someone to take care of you while you're ill?"
"No need, we have Consort Xian." Chao Lu said softly.
Sherry thought, "Is the Empress Dowager doing this on purpose?"
That's what she thought, and that's what her face showed.
"The Empress Dowager granted the Emperor's decree to elevate Consort Xian to the rank of Noble Consort Xian. However, the Empress Dowager wanted to see if the person truly deserved the title. Then, the Emperor went along with it and had Consort Xian attend to him during his illness!"
Meiren, holding the baby, suddenly spoke.
Sherry's expression was complicated: "As expected, blood ties really do make us family~"
Chao Lu almost burst out laughing.
Sydney was extremely grateful that the beautiful woman hadn't caused her any trouble.
Then, the atmosphere inside the palace changed drastically.
The Consort Xian attended to the ailing man every day, but after only two or three days, her face turned pale and she became listless.
Emperor Shunzhi would occasionally say sweet words to his favorite concubine, Dong Eshi, who would be deeply moved and would go to Cining Palace the next day as if she had been injected with chicken blood.
Sherry was lazy every day, and Mei-ren would hug and coax her from time to time.
Or he's watching the kids; the eldest has already started reading.
Emperor Shunzhi was different. Whenever he thought of his beloved Consort Dong'e, he would take a stroll around the inner palace.
Today I play chess with that person, tomorrow I watch that person dance, the day after I listen to that person play the flute, and every few days I'm surrounded by a multitude of women.
Sherry was a little envious; she also wanted to be surrounded by beautiful women.
It seems that only emperors and Tang Sanzang could have received such an honor.
While Shirley was lost in her own thoughts, she received a letter from Guo Ren.
Every sentence omits the mention of longing; every sentence is an accusation.
Sherry felt inexplicably guilty, and Meiren immediately realized what was going on when she saw Sherry's expression, so she cautiously moved closer.
Then I saw the accusatory handwriting of my former roommate.
Meiren smiled smugly.
Sherry watched him quietly, when Meiren suddenly leaned closer.
"Who told him to get so big and burly!"
Sherry couldn't help but laugh.
I picked up my pen to reply.
On the other side, Consort Xian served the Empress Dowager every day, following her every step.
She had earned a reputation for virtue, and the Empress Dowager granted Shunzhi's wish, bestowing upon Dong E the title of Virtuous Noble Consort.
Sherry didn't take it seriously, but instead found a learned scholar to supervise Zhengxi's classes every day.
Sherry also overheard a bit.
Not the kind of person who swayes their head and spouts classical Chinese phrases, but someone who speaks in a witty and humorous way!
Sherry also borrowed a few books to read.
He would occasionally pass on news to Dorgon and Wu Keshan.
People trained by Guo Ren entered the palace one after another, and Shirley watched as the information network covered the entire Forbidden City.
Consort Xian would pay her respects to Xue Li every few days, saying she would serve Xue Li meals.
Sherry always felt that she was possessed.
Serving the emperor and empress dowager wasn't enough, so why did they have to serve her too?
Sherry told her to come along with everyone else to pay their respects on the tenth of each month, but not on other days.
Dong Eshi was still somewhat unhappy.
Sherry's sinister gaze was enough to intimidate her before she finally calmed down.
Shunzhi strode into Kunning Palace and vaguely saw Xue Li playing with a whip.
He hurriedly covered Wu Liangfu's mouth and turned to leave.
Sherry almost died laughing when she saw this.
In the summer, Tong gave birth to a daughter.
As was customary, a pear was given as a reward.
In 1658, the 15th year of the Shunzhi Emperor's reign, Shirley was somewhat surprised by the letter from Wu Keshan.
The letter mentioned a cousin, who was the historical Consort Dao.
She said she was very happy to return to Mongolia and became lively and healthy, but she developed a fever in early March and almost didn't wake up for several days.
During that time, she had a dream in which she died in the deep palace!
I was stunned for a long time after waking up, and then I hugged my mother and cried bitterly.
Now, let Wu Keshan say on her behalf, thanking her sister for her kindness.
However, Wu Keshan still mentioned that they firmly believed it was divine protection.
The gods are guiding Shirley, so Wu Keshan's distant relatives now all follow Wu Keshan's lead!
Sherry never expected this!
For several years in a row, the third princess of Dong'e clan frequently fell ill.
Consort Dong'e kept a close eye on the Third Princess day and night, and served the Empress Dowager during the day; her spirits were visibly weakened.
Two years passed, and in the 17th year of the Shunzhi reign (1660), Dong Eshi's illness became terminal.
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