The woman must have experienced countless outbursts of inner turmoil in that oppressive environment.
The calmer you appear on the surface, the more insane you are inside.
From everything she had suffered during her pregnancy, she knew that her stepmother would not let her live.
The Crown Prince was favored by the Emperor and looked down on them completely.
Grandfather, however, had a long-term vision. He considered her dispensable and neither minded her having children nor her dying.
But the stepmother couldn't sit still. How could she be willing to let someone steal her daughter's husband and give birth to a second child of the Hesheli bloodline?
If it weren't for that child, she would have died more peacefully.
On June 20th of the 35th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1696), the original owner, who had been bedridden for five years, passed away at the age of just over twenty.
Subsequently, Kangxi issued an edict to the Ministry of Rites:
"The daughter of the former Grand Minister of the Imperial Guard, the First-Class Duke Gabula, of the Hesheli clan, was selected to enter the palace. Before being officially conferred a title, she suddenly passed away due to illness. I am deeply saddened by this. Now, she is posthumously conferred the title of Consort Ping. The proper rites and procedures should be followed and your department should review the precedents and submit a memorial."
There was not a single word of praise or compliment, nor a trace of remembrance.
Moreover, the original owner did not die in the palace, but in Jingshan. After her death, she was buried directly in the garden outside Chaoyangmen and a funeral was held.
Moreover, Emperor Kangxi did not attend in person; he simply posthumously conferred upon her the title of Consort Ping at Changchun Garden.
I've lived for 20 years, and only the time before I was 5 was I carefree.
Sherry nodded without speaking, and the woman gradually disappeared.
Reflecting on her life, Shirley felt inexplicably heavy-hearted.
Sherry: So, why wasn't Emperor Kangxi a homosexual?
System: Are you crazy?
Sherry: If he is a homosexual, do you think those aristocratic families would send their sons into the palace to gain favor?
A certain system: When ordinary people give gifts, wouldn't they also give those that have been specially trained?
Sydney: No, no, no, that's too low-grade. What I want is all-natural!
System: Pshaw, you're nothing! You've been reading too many crappy comics!
Sherry: Cough, so, does your system shop have anything that changes sexual orientation? Just thinking about it is exciting.
System: No!
Sydney: Really?! No way! As long as the price isn't too outrageous, I'll definitely buy it.
System: Are you out of your mind?!
Sherry: Behold my invincible whirlwind!
A certain system: Beep beep beep beep beep beep—
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It is now the seventh day of the tenth month of the 19th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1680).
Before dawn, Sherry was woken up by her stepmother, who said she had something to discuss with her.
Sherry was so sleepy she could barely keep her eyes open when suddenly a sour plum was stuffed into her mouth.
Shirley's face contorted from the sourness, while her head maid, Lian'er, smiled smugly.
Sherry glanced at her, but there was no malice in the other's eyes.
Being served by the maids, it must be said that, apart from being like a wooden puppet, everything the original owner ate and used was of exceptional quality.
The original owner's stepmother was, after all, a noble lady from a prominent family. She was shrewd and never openly made things difficult for anyone.
The original owner of this body was a persona that portrayed her as kind and benevolent. No matter which branch of the family or her uncles and aunts, everyone saw her genuinely praising her stepmother.
"Second Miss, let's go together too, Granny Wang!" Lian'er suddenly supported her.
After staring at her for a while, Sherry finally realized what she meant and walked away gracefully.
Lian'er curved her lips into a smile.
When she arrived at her stepmother's courtyard, Granny Wang looked her up and down, nodded almost imperceptibly, and remained silent.
Lian'er suddenly nudged Xue Li gently again. Xue Li was startled and was still thinking back when she realized what was happening.
The princess consort spoke up: "Alright, Zahari, you don't need to be served meals today. Sit down and eat with us!"
Yes, the original owner's name was Zahari, which means pebble. The princess said that a humble name is easier to raise.
No one had any objections.
The servants around her were all doing their jobs, and Sherry inexplicably felt that she was receiving special attention.
Ignoring all that, Sherry curtsied and said, "Yes, Mother!"
Sherry sat down properly, and the Fujin paused, her gaze towards Sherry intriguing.
Sherry let the servants serve her food, still looking as dull as ever.
Bored, the princess turned her gaze away, finished her meal, and began her daily instruction.
Sherry lowered her head, lost in thought. Really, wasn't she tired?
Sherry was bored, so she spent her time tinkering with her treasures in the secret realm.
Let's decide which one to use.
While Sherry was still thinking, Lian'er helped her up and left the courtyard.
"Second Miss, Madam Yu has sent a message requesting that you come over."
Sherry nodded and led the group to the backyard.
The original owner's birth mother was only a concubine at this time, but she regained favor because of the original owner.
Listening to her cliché, Shirley pulled out a few more silver notes, saying they were for her to take into the palace.
Sherry suddenly realized, belatedly, that she had no money.
Good grief, she's finally gotten what she deserves.
Sydney was just having a new experience of being broke for a day.
Oh right, she was poor before, but back then she had a lot of connections.
At that time, she was only 10 years old when she entered the palace to be carried by someone.
Her round little face still looked childish.
Sherry pondered, "Why don't we try to curry favor with Consort Xuan, who is protected by the Empress Dowager?"
She definitely has lamb skewers~
Sherry was relieved.
He went back to the courtyard, told them to leave, and then went back to sleep.
Unaware that she was fast asleep, Shirley was still discussing her with the maidservant.
"Zahari is quite bold today. Does she think she can stand up straight now that she's a royal consort?"
"Oh, how could that be? We raised the Second Miss ourselves, she's already set in her ways!" Granny Wang said, her eyes full of disdain.
"I have done my best for her; the rest is up to her own fate." The princess held her teacup, her smile enigmatic.
The dowry maid, Lan Ye, looked at her mistress and then at Wang Mama: "Indeed, if it weren't for the mistress's careful upbringing, how could the second young lady have such good fortune today!"
The princess was very happy, thanks to the servants.
Sherry was fast asleep and completely unaware of what was happening.
The next day, as usual, Shirley got up early to pay her respects to the Fujin.
Fortunately, I got a good night's sleep yesterday, so I feel pretty good today.
As she walked, Sherry took in the mansion with a thoughtful look.
It is said that Manchus intermarried and integrated with each other, and Sony abandoned his literary pursuits to pursue a military career in order to advance his family further.
There are quite a few treasures at home!
baby?
Sherry seemed to realize something and stared at the wet nurse and that old nanny, Wang.
Old people are shrewd and cunning, no doubt about it. That Granny Lanye rarely speaks, but she has a wicked mind.
"You'll be entering the palace in a few days, and I'll arrange for a few people to accompany you. Because you're young, His Majesty has granted permission for you to bring one nanny and two head maids. We'll have Granny Wang as your nanny; she's taken care of you for many years. As for the head maids, how about Lian'er and Mei'er?"
Although the princess said she was asking her, it was actually she who made the decision.
Sherry raised her head timidly, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
The princess consort was furious at her petty and narrow-minded manner, but then she remembered that she had deliberately cultivated this behavior, so she swallowed her anger.
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