At this moment, he has directly incurred public wrath over a mere Dong E clan member!
So much so that when Shunzhi wanted to elevate Dong E's rank to spite Xue Li, Xue Li didn't even have time to react before the court started making a scene.
After all, the imperial court and the harem complemented each other.
Dong E's exclusive favor undoubtedly made her a thorn in the side of everyone.
As a result, Dong Eshi was either falling into the river one day, being poisoned the next, having her face disfigured, or being forced to kneel by some concubine...
Okay, this is definitely a tragic heroine storyline.
Sherry felt miserable more than once!
While she was still marveling at the situation, Emperor Shunzhi strode in.
His face was cold and he looked at Shirley with obvious impatience.
"As the head of the harem, isn't the Empress somewhat derelict in her duties?!"
"Ha! What's wrong with me? I can't even control someone defiling the harem, so who can I control?"
Sherry let out a cold laugh.
"If we're really going to investigate, you'll be the first one! You lecherous scoundrel who can't control his lower body!"
"You! Wanxing was bitten by a dog today!" Shunzhi exclaimed angrily.
"Okay, then go check it out. Why are you asking me?" Shirley thought he was just plain sick.
"It wasn't me who bit it! Wasn't it you who killed it?"
"You, you're talking nonsense!" Shunzhi pointed at Xue Li in anger and clenched his fists in resentment.
"Your Majesty wouldn't be using this as an excuse to... take advantage of my belly, would you?!" Seeing his furious expression, Shirley called for Granny Asa to stand in front of him.
"Tsk! Scumbag! He wouldn't even spare his own children!"
Shunzhi was even angrier when he saw Granny Asa, after all, if one's mind is impure, then nothing one sees is impure.
He had drugged Sherry, so he felt that the Empress Dowager's arrangement of people for Sherry was a deliberate attempt to keep him at bay.
When Shunzhi saw Granny Asa blocking Xue Li's way like an old hen, his face turned as red as if a palette had been spilled.
"Empress! You're talking nonsense!" Shunzhi glared fiercely at Xue Li.
Sherry clung to Aunt Naren's arm, whimpering.
As a result, Shunzhi instantly became universally disliked.
Aunt Naren's expression was both humble and firm.
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty's pregnancy was arduous, and it's normal for pregnant women to have mood swings. Please forgive her!"
"Her Majesty the Empress should also drink some nourishing soup. The Empress Dowager asks about it every day!" Granny Asa curtsied.
Emperor Shunzhi laughed in anger, then turned and strode away.
Aunt Naren looked down at Xue Li's cheerful appearance without saying anything.
In any case, they would rather die than let the Emperor harm the Empress...and the child in her womb.
Sherry didn't care what they thought; she never complained when she got a good deal.
The more Shunzhi investigated after returning home, the more frustrated he became.
It was discovered that everyone had problems; there wasn't a single good person in the imperial court or the harem.
Emperor Shunzhi was so angry that he overturned the books in front of him.
"Wu Liangfu, tell me, who did this?!"
Wu Liangfu scratched his head, looking distressed, unsure of what to say.
"Don't you think it's the Empress?! She's jealous of Wanxing's favor with the Emperor!"
When Shunzhi thought of this, his eyes lit up.
Wu Liangfu opened his mouth but said nothing.
"Hmph—but the people who made this move in her palace have someone backing them!"
At this moment, Shunzhi didn't know whether he was looking forward to it or feeling regret.
After all, the baby in Sydney's belly is perfectly healthy.
And it's already been revealed that they're twins!
Shunzhi didn't think much of it and began to deal with government affairs.
Wu Liangfu, with a knowing look on his face, quietly slipped out.
Meanwhile, Dong E, the favored concubine in Yikun Palace, looked numb and desolate.
Emperor Shunzhi would feel sorry for her once or twice.
But after this happened several times, Shunzhi would simply let go of his anger, reward her, and then nothing more.
Dong Eshi lowered her head and stroked her belly, looking somewhat anxious and uneasy!
She wanted a child; the emperor's favor was unreliable, but a child could.
By mid-October, Sydney had given birth!
Because of thorough preparation, she successfully gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl.
The Empress Dowager couldn't help but pray to the Eternal Heaven.
Overjoyed upon receiving the news, he held the freshly born baby so excitedly that his voice trembled.
Sumalagu was also holding one, and Bowengkuo was looking at the baby with a look of surprise.
Even after receiving the news, Emperor Shunzhi intended to postpone the meeting.
After all, childbirth usually takes a long time.
Of course, if the emperor is interested, he will definitely wait outside for the empress well in advance.
He deliberately didn't go, and didn't expect that Sherry would give birth in just half a day.
And they're even rare twins!
When Shunzhi heard the good news from Aobai, his chest was filled with immense joy.
He has a legitimate son, and they're twins!
Emperor Shunzhi was somewhat taken aback.
Wu Liangfu also kept spouting auspicious words.
So they didn't notice Ao Bai's excited voice and reddened eyes.
After listening to Wu Liangfu's flattery for a long time, Emperor Shunzhi finally strode towards Kunning Palace.
"Wu Liangfu, go and find some treasures in my private treasury!"
Shunzhi suddenly stopped in his tracks, gave his instructions, and continued walking.
Wu Liangfu led a few eunuchs away.
Ao Bai followed Shunzhi closely to Kunning Palace.
From afar, the Empress Dowager could hear the servants announcing the good news in unison. She was delighted and rewarded them all!
Most of the concubines were also happy!
Some, like Dong Eshi, were somewhat envious.
Emperor Shunzhi didn't even notice Consort Dong'e's expectant gaze; his eyes were fixed on the bright yellow swaddling clothes in the Empress Dowager's arms.
The little guy has jet-black hair, rosy cheeks, and keeps sucking on his lips.
Emperor Shunzhi couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at it.
Shunzhi then looked at the little princess in Sumalagu's arms.
Sumalagu, sensing the situation, handed the swaddling clothes to Shunzhi.
Shunzhi was both excited and timid.
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